Pastor’s Message – August 21 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, I hope that the academic year has gotten off to a good start for all of our families. Just a reminder to be extra careful and safe on the roads as school is back in session. It is very easy to get distracted when driving so please stay...Matthew: The King and His Kingdom – Bible Study
The 22 session study begins on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7pm or on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30am Where: The St Gabriel Life Center. Fee: $30 – cash or check. Matthew: The King and His Kingdom is an exciting study that explores the life and mission of Jesus as recorded...St. Vincent de Paul Member Creates EWTN Pilot
St. Vincent de Paul Member Creates EWTN Pilot...Bulletin – August 7 2016
Election Guide
Election and Political Activities Guide As Catholics, we are called to carry the values of the Gospel and the teachings of our Church into the public square. As citizens of the United States, we have a duty to participate in the framing and the debate of public issues...Ruben Quezada – Religious Freedom Speaker
When: August 17th at 10am and 7pm Where: The St. Gabriel Life Center Ruben Quezada is a best-selling Catholic author and motivational speaker. He is the author of the popular book For Greater Glory: the True Story of Cristiada (the official companion to the 2012 film...Pastor’s Letter – July 17 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, The summer heat has definitely been upon us! I hope that you have been able to find a cool and safe place to be during these hot days. It is difficult to believe but the lazy days of summer vacation for all of our school children are quickly...Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity at Mass?
Please consider helping with one of our Liturgical Ministries. We need Ushers and Audio Visual Support (running the PowerPoint during Mass). Please contact Mary Ann Fox at 407-869-9472 or mfox@annunciationorlando.org. Thank...Pray for Peace Orlando – Video
Summer Reading – Annunciation Book Store
The Joy of Love – Pope Francis is now available. Many other great books and CDs.
Pastor’s Message – May 29 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Let us remember the brave men and women who have served in the military, especially those who died in combat. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and a chance to begin a much anticipated time of year....Photos from our Parish Picnic
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Annunciation Council of Catholic Women Report for the 2014-2016 Term
As we conclude our 2014-2016 term, we wanted to share with you some of our activities over the past two years as well as announce our 2016-2018 Board and Circle Chairs. During the past two years, the women of ACCW, who number 151, have volunteered 119,000 hours of...Parish Picnic
WHEN: Sunday, May 22nd, 1pm -3pm WHERE: St. Gabriel Life Center and Parish Grounds. Please join us on this day for food and fellowship as the school year comes to an end and we kick off summer. Adults $5 and Children (12 and under) $3. Please register early so we...Pastor’s Message – April 24 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, Congratulations to our parish children who will be receiving their First Eucharist this weekend and next weekend. I would especially like to welcome their family and guests who are worshipping with us. Seeing the children receiving their First...Scott Stafstrom
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Pastor’s Message – April 10 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, Every year, the weeks after Holy Week and Easter are filled with activities and celebrations! At this time of year, there is a need for some extra energy as we make that final ‘lap’ toward the end of the academic year as well. This past Friday...The Fox Family
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22Blessed are You Who Mourn – Starting April 14
You are invited to a six week, faith based Bereavement Support Group at Annunciation Catholic Church. When: April 14 to May 19 Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 pm. Where: St. Gabriel Life Center Please RSVP if you would like to attend by contacting Sr. Maria at 407-869-9472...Pastor’s Message March 27 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter! Thank you for your presence and prayers as we celebrate this special feast. I especially extend a warm welcome to anyone who is visiting with us from other places or faith backgrounds. As...Pastor’s Message – March 20 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, Our Holy Week begins today with Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we begin these Sacred Days, I would like to thank you for your participation in the various activities of Lent during these past weeks. I hope that the spiritual...Test VR
How do you become a Catholic?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or the RCIA was given to the Church through a directive of Vatican II. It really is the restoration of the method by which adults became Catholic Christians in the early Church. RCIA is a journey of conversion – conversion...Pastor’s Message – February 28 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, I hope that you are enjoying our Lenten meditation booklet, The Living Gospel. I especially appreciate that each daily reading begins with the suggestion to spend a one or two minutes in quiet. This is an important practice which helps in...Our Catholic Appeal 2016
Did you know that annual gifts to Our Catholic Appeal are the sole source of funding for 27 ministries that benefit every Catholic parish, school and family in Central Florida? And your gift is essential to making sure these ministries continue the work they do. To...A Touch of Broadway
A Musical Concert Featuring Steve Roman – The Central Florida Rat Pack’s Sammy Davis Jr. and May Rybak – Classical Opera and Theatre Solo Soprano When: Sunday, April 10 from 2 to 4pm Where: St Gabriel Life Center Tickets: $15 or $25 for two. For more...Pastor’s Message February 14 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, During these weeks that lead to Easter we are called upon to embrace the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. I hope that you are inspired to Live the Gospel and grow closer to the Lord through your personal and communal Lenten...Pastor’s Message – February 7 2016
Dear Friends in Christ: As we approach the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 10th, I invite you to make Lent 2016 a special journey of faith. During Lent and during this Year of Mercy, we will be focusing on Living the Gospel and the teaching and life of...Pastor’s Message – Annual Report 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, Our call to discipleship begins the day of our Baptism when we are claimed as His sons and daughters. Each day of our lives, God manifests His presence to us in many and various ways. He continually invites us into a deeper relationship with...Marriage Renewal Tune-up
You are invited to attend an evening focused on marriage enrichment. The Annunciation Marriage Renewal Ministry will host a fun and informative evening event starting immediately after 5pm Mass on Saturday, April 9th. The theme will be “God Calls Us To Be...Epic – The Early Church
A new Study offered on Tuesday evenings and repeated on Wednesday mornings. Beginning on Tuesday, February16th at 7 pm OR Wednesday, February17th at 10:30 am
Pastor’s Message January 3 2016
Dear Friends in Christ, As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, we reflect upon the Wise Men presenting their gifts to Jesus. Their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh were recognitions of the special presence of the Christ child. I always enjoy hearing this...Join Us for Our Parish Mission – The Door of Mercy: Crossing the Threshold
WHEN: Monday, January 25th at 7pm Tuesday, January 26th at 10am and 7pm Wednesday, January 27th at 10am and 7pm Presented by Stephen J. Binz, a Catholic biblical scholar, popular speaker, and award-winning author. The mission will focus on three presentations: 1) The...Pastor’s Message December 20 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we approach the celebration of Christmas, I would like to thank you for your presence and prayers with our parish family of Annunciation Catholic Church. I extend a special welcome if you are joining us for the first time, if you are...A Video Montage of Our Christmas Concert – Enjoy!
WESH News Video – Featuring our Starry Night Food Packing
Click on the link to view the video. Congratulations for an amazing night!
Pastor’s Message – November 15 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, I think I have finally recovered from our Marian Pilgrimage. In reflecting upon the trip it was truly a grace-filled time. Some have asked: What was my favorite destination on the itinerary? It is difficult to answer, but I can tell you...Learn more about our Parish Pilgrimage
Sr. Rachel created two videos for our Parish School that were shown to the students prior to the start of the Pilgrimage last week. These videos provide a nice overview of the trip and the shrines that pilgrims from our Parish will be visiting. Our prayer intentions...Pastors Message October 25 and November 1 – Legatus
Building a Culture of Life.
In the first book of the Sacred Scriptures, we read the beautiful story of creation. God selflessly shared of Himself so that we would have the privilege of enjoying paradise. Only God has the vast imagination to create with uniqueness, pouring out the gift of selfless love into each stroke of His masterpiece.
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Pastor’s Message – October 18 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, The Annunciation Fall Festival 2015 is now but a memory, however, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all who helped to plan and lead this huge undertaking. Many hours are spent months before the Festival in preparation to ensure...Fall Festival 2015 Photos – Update on Charitable Distributions
Click on the link to view the photos… Thank you to everyone that made this an amazing community event!
Pastor’s Message – October 11 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, The 2015 Fall Festival has arrived! I would like to take the opportunity to welcome anyone who is visiting with us for this great celebration of food, fun and fellowship. I also am grateful to all who have been involved (since June!) in...Pastor’s Message – September 20 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, Every year in September we host a speaker to provide us with an update on our Sister Diocese in the Dominican Republic. This year we are pleased and privileged that Fr. Fred Ruse is with us at all Masses this weekend. Fr. Ruse is a Priest of...Pancake Breakfast – October 18th
The Annunciation Boy Scouts and the Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick Assembly Joint Fundraiser PANCAKE BREAKFAST WHEN: October 18, 2015, following 8 am and 10 am Masses WHERE: St. Gabriel Life Center PURPOSE: Raise funds to assist the Scouts with their projects...Scripture Study – Priest, Prophet and King
– by Fr. Robert Barron (now Auxiliary Bishop – Elect!) This six week study will help us to discover Jesus as the Anointed One – the ultimate Priest, Prophet and King foreshadowed throughout the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). Fr. Barron affirms that...World Meeting of Families – Pope Francis Visits the United States
Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive Since its inception by Saint John Paul II in 1994, the World Meeting of Families has strengthened the sacred bonds of families across the globe. Held every three years and sponsored by the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for...Pastor’s Message – August 16 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, About ten days ago I had the opportunity to travel to Connecticut to be present for the final profession of Sr. Bethany Madonna, S.V. I first came in to contact with Sr. Bethany eleven years ago when she was a college student at the University...The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary celebrate their 25th anniversary on August 15
The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary celebrate their 25thanniversary on August 15, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami. A Holy Mass will be celebrated in thanksgiving to the Lord for the gift of giving life through...Pastor’s Message July 5 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we celebrate Independence Day, we give thanks for the vision of our Founding Fathers of our country. This is also an opportunity to pray for the current leadership of our country and also future leaders. My personal prayer is that the...Letter from Bishop Noonan regarding the Sacrament of Marriage
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Today (July 26, 2015), the media reported the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that there is a constitutional right to same-sex marriage under the Fourteenth Amendment. I am deeply saddened by this ruling. This decision does not change the...Pastor’s Message – June 28 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, Summer is definitely upon us! The heat and humidity are on the rise and I notice a slower pace overall since school is not in session. I see the month of July as a quiet time on our parish campus. It is good to give even the buildings some...Praised Be – Encyclical by Pope Francis
LAUDATO SI or “Praised Be” is the new encyclical by Pope Francis about the Church’s teaching on caring for creation. An encyclical is a letter written by a pope to all people of good will. Pope Francis has said that caring for creation concerns human...Corpus Christi Procession – June 7 2015
Photos from our Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June...Pastor’s Message May 17 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, Although you are reading this bulletin over the weekend, it is prepared in the middle of the week to allow time for editing and printing. Thank goodness for technology as I am writing this from northern Illinois (I am at a program for...Bishop Noonan to Ordain Two Men to Priesthood on May 23
Click on the link to see the video featuring Deacon Josh Swallows.
Pastor’s Message – May 3 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we continue to celebrate First Eucharist with the children of our parish family, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome them to the Table of the Lord! I also extend a warm Annunciation welcome to their family and guests who are...Earthquake in Nepal – Catholic Relief Services
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Pastor’s Message – April 26 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, Congratulations to the children of our parish family who are receiving their First Eucharist this weekend and next. I would especially like to welcome their family and guests who are worshipping with us. When we see the children receiving...Pastor’s Letter – April 19 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, Every year the weeks after Holy Week and Easter are filled with activities and celebrations! This Saturday (April 18) our parish is pleased to welcome Bishop Noonan to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for our young people. Over 130...Questions about Catholic Teaching on Marriage?
Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) site “Marriage, Unique for a Reason” at http://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/Photos from Holy Week and Easter 2015
Welcome to our new Catholics! Received into the Church at the Easter Vigil...Pastor’s Message – Easter Sunday 2015!
Dear Friends in Christ, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter! Thank you for your presence and prayers as we celebrate this special feast. I especially extend a warm welcome to anyone who is visiting with us from other places or faith backgrounds. As...Pastor’s Message March 29 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, Our Holy Week begins today with Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we begin these Sacred Days, I would like to thank you for your participation in the various activities of Lent during these past weeks. I hope that the spiritual...Pastor’s Message – March 15 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we are about halfway through our Lenten journey I ask you to reflect upon…. How are you Living Faith this Lent? How have you been committed to Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving? Have you read the daily reflections in the spiritual...Pastor’s Message – March 1 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we progress through the season of Lent, I want to thank you for your commitment to Living Faith. This is the title of the meditation booklet that was sent to all of our registered households. Each day, a short reading is provided to help...Pastor’s Message for the Beginning of Lent 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we approach the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 18, I invite…
Pastor’s Message – February 8 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, The season of Lent is fast approaching with Ash Wednesday on February 18. This year we are adopting the theme of Living Faith. How do we live our faith each and every day? Lent is a wonderful time for us to embrace a continued relationship...Annunciation Habitat For Humanity – FUN Painting Project
Volunteer for F.U.N. Painting project with Habitat for Humanity On both Saturday 1/31/15 and on Saturday 2/14/15 from 8am to 2pm Annunciation Habitat for Humanity ministry will be participating in a F.U.N. painting project painting the exteriors of 20 homes in Apopka....Catholic Teaching on Marriage – Bishop John Noonan
Please click on the link to see the complete letter from Bishop John Noonan.
Pastor’s Message January 4 2015
Dear Friends in Christ, As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, we reflect upon the Wise Men presenting their gifts to Jesus. Their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh were recognitions of the special presence of the Christ child. I always enjoy hearing this...Pastor’s Message – December 21 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, As we approach the celebration of Christmas, I would like to thank you for your presence and prayers with our parish family of Annunciation Catholic Church. I extend a special welcome if you are joining us for the first time, if you are...Starry Night 2014 – Photos & Video
Thank you to everyone that helped make this a fun and festive Parish celebration! Children caroling… The snow starts to fall… Feeding Children Everywhere Packaging food… Advent projects… Face painting… Serving...Annunciation Catholic Academy – Orlando Sentinel Article and Video
This is a great article and video featuring our Parish School. Enjoy!
Pastor’s Message – December 7 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, As we enter into the Second Week of Advent I would like to ensure that you are aware of the many opportunities and special events being offered… Monday, December 8 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: This is a Holy Day of...Pastor’s Message – November 30 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Welcome to the Season of Advent! On the First Sunday of Advent we begin a new liturgical year. Our Sunday Readings are from Cycle B and will highlight the Gospels of Mark and John (the Bread of Life discourse during the summer). The Daily...Pastor’s Message – November 23 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, As you gather around the Thanksgiving table, I hope that your family will take a moment to reflect upon what you are especially grateful for in your lives. As your Pastor, I am thankful for your commitment to discipleship which includes your...Pastor’s Message – November 16 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for your generosity this weekend to the Food Outreach. As the weather is getting cooler and the holidays are fast approaching, we receive more requests for food and financial assistance. Our Food Outreach assists our local needs as...Pastor’s Message – October 26 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for your prayers while I was on retreat last week. The opportunity to be in silence for 8-days was greatly appreciated and allowed me to spend quality time with God. Some have asked me how I spent my days. Besides Mass and a...Fall Festival 2014 – Photos!!
Thank you to everyone for an amazing Fall Festival! Click on the link to view our photo gallery…
Blessing of the Animals 2014 – Photos
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Pastor’s Message October 12 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, The 2014 Fall Festival has arrived! I would like to take the opportunity to welcome anyone who is visiting with us for this great celebration of food, fun and fellowship. I also am grateful to all who have been involved (since June!) in...Pastor’s Message October 5 2014
Dear Friends, Recently I visited St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach (which we pray produces only the finest of Priests!) for a meeting of the Board of Trustees. Many may not be familiar with our Regional Seminary, which is owned by the seven...Pastor’s Message – September 21 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for your generosity and attention to the people of our Sister Diocese in the Dominican Republic. Your goodness is helping to improve their dignity and opportunities for education, medicine and shelter. Please continue to pray for...Pastor’s Message – September 14 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for your enthusiasm for the 2014 Fall Festival on October 10th, 11th and 12th! I am grateful for all who have signed up to volunteer, bring desserts, donate auction items, participate in the raffle, etc. If you have not decided yet...Pastor’s Message – August 24 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Last weekend I spoke at all Masses about the 2014 Fall Festival which will be held on October 10th, 11th and 12th. This wonderful celebration is a chance for us to reconnect with fellow parishioners and to invite the larger Central Florida...Pastor’s Message August 17 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, During this time of year students at all levels are returning to school. This past week our parish school, Annunciation Catholic Academy, as well as Seminole County returned to class. Orange County and other schools return this week if they...Pastor’s Message – July 20 2014
Dear Friends in Christ, Our Gospel reading this Sunday highlights Jesus’ ability to teach using parables, which utilize language and examples that the listeners could easily understand and grasp the point that the Lord was making. Parables draw us into the example...Pastor’s Message – June 29 2014
Dear Friends in Christ: As we enter into the summer months I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your support of Annunciation Catholic Church. At this time of year, I look back with joy over the busy months since Lent and Easter and look ahead with...St. Ignatius of Loyola – Video
Learn about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola in this video from Catholic Online.