Annunciation Catholic Church

Wedding - Congratulations!

Jhon Rosario and Andrea Vargas

Portuguese Mass - 11:30 am on Sundays Where: Padre Pio’s Place

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Mass Intentions for the coming Week

MON, JUN 25 (2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Mt 7:1-5) 7:00 am Madeline Bruns† 12:15pm Bill and Pauline Lautz†

TUE, JUN 26 (2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Mt 7:6, 12-14) 7:00 am Special Intention 12:15 pm Marianna and Leonardo Simone†

WED, JUN 27 (2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Mt 7:15-20) 7:00 am Josephine Condon† 12:15 pm Jack Brady†

THU, JUN 28 (2 Kgs 24:8-17/Mt 7:21-29) 7:00 am Mary Knapik† 12:15 pm For the deceased members of the Miller family†

FRI, JUN 29 (Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19) 7:00 am Maurice J. Cotey† 12:15 pm Jerry Atkinson†

SAT, JUN 30 (Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Mt 8:5-17) 8:00 am Alberta Louise Gray† 5:00 pm Rhea Royer†

SUN, JUL 1 (Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00 am Juliann Williams† 10:00 am People of Our Parish Ann B. Caneza† Rhea Royer† 12:00 pm Holy Souls in Purgatory† 5:30 pm John Alfred Baird†

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43)

¿Habla Español? Misa en Español el primer Martes del mes a las 11am. El grupo de oración contemplativo le invita a la Misa en Español. LUGAR: En la Iglesia CONTACTO: 407-869-9472

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5pm

Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5:30pm* *interpreted for the deaf Daily Masses

Monday - Friday:

7am & 12:15pm

Saturday: 8am

Mass Intentions for this Weekend

SAT, JUN 23 (2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34) 8:00 am Violet Mary Bergeron† 5:00 pm Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Caime†

SUN, JUN 24 (Nativity of St. John the Baptist) 8:00 am Juliann Williams† 10:00 am People of Our Parish Alan Tang† William Allen Johnston† Frank Apuzzo† 12:00 pm Edward Rodriguez† 5:30 pm John Fox†

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June

Our Second Collection is for Stewardship of Facilities. This is for larger upkeep projects of the buildings on our campus.

Social Networks That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.

Reconciliation Wednesday from 7 to 8pm Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30pm Where: The Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Church

Recently Deceased

†Doris O’Neill †Hilda Garcia †Ben Schmoyer †Jorge Montoya †Patricia Lajeunesse †Scott Becker †Doris Lore

Funeral notices are posted on our website, after family approval, at

www.annunciationorlando.org/funerals

Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30am - 9pm. Where: Chapel of the Angels

Flower Intention

In thanksgiving for 45 years of marriage

Laurie and Patrick Kennedy

Baptisms - Welcome!

Grace Madilyn McCowan

Laina Miara

Adriana Marie Wood

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June 24, 2018 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Save the Dates

Annunciation Fall Festival

November 9, 10 and 11, 2018

Question: June 24 celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. How was

that date chosen and why?

Answer: The date set for John the Baptist's birth only came into existence once the date to celebrate Jesus' birth was set. Evidence shows that by the middle of the fourth century Christians were celebrating the birth of Jesus around December 25. No one at that time knew when Jesus was born, but the date seemed to be selected to counter the Roman festival to the sun god.

Once December 25 had been selected for the birth of Jesus, a number of other dates could be set, using the biblical evidence at hand. When the angel appeared to Mary and she conceived, her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, was in her sixth month. If Jesus was born on December 25, then he had to be conceived nine months before, on March 25. If Elizabeth was then in her sixth month, then John the Baptist was due three months later on June 25.

Then why June 24? A rather convincing reason stems from John's witness in John's Gospel. There, John the Baptist says that Jesus must increase and he, John, must decrease. The other Gospels also have John point to Jesus and not himself as the chosen one of God. In making John's birth a day less than Jesus' full nine months, the Christian community communicated this Gospel reality in its liturgical calendar. Thus the Christian community continued to highlight John's mission and ministry. Maybe we could strive toward that same mission in our own lives.

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Thank you to everyone that participated in the Renew Parish

Survey! We had 1401 individuals complete the survey compared to 636 in 2010 and 670 in 2007. Your input is the critical first step in the overall planning process for the future of the parish. We are grateful to all of you that took the time to share your ideas. Surveys were collected from adults 18 or older (see below for expanded demographics), from April 20 to May 6. The results from the survey will be further explored through a series of focus groups which will enable us to get more deeply into important topics that should be considered as a part of our planning efforts for the future. Below is a snapshot of some of the strengths that were outlined and also

opportunities for improvement in the major areas of the life of our parish. We will share additional details of the survey results over the coming weeks and compile and upload all of the information to our parish website.

Liturgy/Worship

Strengths:

• Overall Liturgy • Clergy/Homilies • Altar Servers • Music • Ushers/Ministers of

Hospitality

Opportunities: • Training/Formation for

Liturgical Ministers • Additional Cantors • Address Everyday

Problems in Homilies • Emphasize Catholic

Traditions/ Reverence • Consider the Addition

of a Spanish Mass

Faith Formation

Strengths: • Registration (Elem/MS) • Teaching Catholic

Fundamentals (Elem/MS)

Opportunities: • Social / Service

(Elem/HS) • Make Engaging/ Inspiring • Youth Ministry

Adult Interests:

• Spiritual Growth • Tenants of the

Catholic Faith • Bible Study • More Communication • Group by Age/Life Stage

Sacramental Prep

Strengths:

• Baptism • First Reconciliation • First Eucharist • R.C.I.A. • Marriage

Opportunities:

• Confirmation - Engage Teens - Small Group Discussion

Parish Community

Additional Focus:

• Middle School • High School • Singles • Young Adults • Persons with Special

Needs • Divorced/ Separated • Widows/Widowers • Inactive Catholics

Outreach

High Priorities:

• Food Outreach

• Local Outreach - Within the Parish and With Local Community Partners.

Facilities

High Priorities:

• Multi-purpose • Youth Gathering Space

Demographics of the Parishioners that participated in the Renew Parish Survey

• Large Groups • AV/Technology

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Faith Formation for Adults

Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic?

Do you know someone who might be interested in

becoming Catholic?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or the RCIA is the process in which an adult becomes Catholic. The RCIA was given to the Church through a directive of Vatican II. It is the restoration of the method by which adults became Catholic Christians in the very early Church. RCIA is a journey of conversion – conversion of the heart and mind! The first part of RCIA is called “Inquiry” or the Pre-Catechumenate. The Inquiry sessions have just begun on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Nazareth Center OR on Sundays at 9:15 am in the Nazareth Center. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Fox at mfox@annunciationorlando.org or or call 407-869-9472. Pre-registration is not required. There are no fees for the RCIA process. Our next session is Tuesday, June 26 or Sunday, July 1.

Annunciation Habitat for Humanity We will be working with a new home in Apopka

on the following dates with more to come:

June 23, July 21 and August 25.

Visit www.annunciationorlando.org/habitat to sign up.

All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. No construction experience is necessary. Check-in will be held from 8:00-8:15am

and we work until 2:30pm. Please arrive no later than 8:15am. We do tasks like painting and landscaping, so everyone must wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty and possibly painted. Please contact Denny Vandendriessche at dennyvan1987@yahoo.com with any questions. Thank you!

Please welcome to our Parish for the summer,

Seminarian Riley Arneman...

Please welcome Fr. Alvin Erni to our Parish! He has been assigned as Parochial Vicar beginning on June 18th.

Father Alvin Erni said it was “divine providence” that brought him to the Diocese of Orlando. Father Alvin was ordained in the Capuchin Order and came to Orlando from the Philippines six years ago to serve the Filipino community at St. Joseph Parish in Orlando. “I had no intention of coming here and the first time that it was offered to me, I declined and gave a resounding ‘No’ for an answer,” recalled Father Alvin.

“But I always believed and trusted in God’s providence and to do His will has always been my intention throughout my life’s journey. So, a year passed by and the offer came back. This time I was ready to say “Yes Lord, Thy will be done.” “The joy and gratitude is so overwhelming that I can sing the Magnificat with our Mother,” said Father Alvin. “We just need to obey and to trust Him more who knows what is good and right for all of us.” Excerpt from an article in the

Florida Catholic by Elizabeth Wilson. To see the complete

article please visit: www.annunciationorlando.org/fralvin

Congratulations to our Adult Confirmation candidates

(photo with their sponsors) who were Confirmed at St.

James Cathedral by Bishop Noonan on Friday, June 8.

...and Seminarian Kyle McClure.

Kyle has been in the Seminary for five years and is beginning Second Theology in the fall at St. Vincent DePaul Regional Seminary. He was scheduled to study Spanish in Guatemala this summer but due to the volcano eruption in that country his assignment had to be changed.

Riley completed college seminary with a Religious Community and has decided to join his home Diocese of Orlando. He will begin First Theology in the fall at St. Vincent DePaul Regional Seminary.

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June 23/24 Group Cantor

5:00pm Rebecca Pagan – Soloist Rebecca Pagan

8:00am Mark McCabe – Soloist Mark McCabe

10:00am Ashley/McCabe Trio Rebecca Ashley

12:00pm Elaine Ashley – Flute Elaine Ashley

5:30pm Contemporary Praise Band Rebecca Ashley

June 30/July 1 Group Cantor

5:00pm Wallon &Vernon Henriques Elaine Ashley

8:00am Allan Goddard – Soloist Allan Goddard

10:00am Chris McCabe – Soloist Chris McCabe

12:00pm Chamber Quartet Rebecca Ashley 5:30pm Contemporary Praise Band Rebecca Ashley

Mark McCabe at 407-869-9472 mmccabe@annunciationorlando.org www.annunciationorlando.org/music

Vocation Blessing Cup

The Sacasa Family

The Saliba Family

Effie Albritton and Grandchildren

Are you interested in hosting our Vocation Blessing Cup for a week in your home? Sign-up by contacting Cheryl or Bob Nettles at 407-297-1852.

In gratitude to the following for

hosting our Parish Vocation

Blessing Cup:

Senior Lunch and Learn

Join us for our next Lunch and Learn for Seniors. When: Wednesday, June 27th from 1 - 3pm Where: St. Gabriel Life Center. The topic is "Medication Safety " presented by Dr. Stewart-Francisco. Lunch will be provide by VITAS Healthcare. Please RSVP by June 25th by calling our Parish Office at 407-869-9472 or by email: srmaria@annunciationorlando.org. Thank you! Photo from our last Lunch and Learn event:

Thank you to the community of Annunciation Catholic Church for the love and support of our son, Fr. Matthew Hawkins, over his years at your parish and recently, as he was ordained a priest. We are grateful for all of your prayers and the kindness that you have shown him. God bless, Paul and Judy Hawkins

Annunciation Catholic Academy is seeking an energetic assistant to our school Cafeteria Manager. This part-time position will begin in August, and the schedule is Wednesdays-Fridays from 7:30am-3:45pm. The position includes working to help prep, cook, and serve school lunches to students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Prior food service experience is helpful, but not necessary. If interested, please contact Monica Day at daym@annunciationacademy.org or (407) 774 – 2801.

Our summer office hours are: Monday - Thursday from 9am-3pm

407-774-2801 annunciationacademy.org

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resource for amazing Catholic content.

Just visit: www.annunciationorlando.formed.org

and follow the directions to set up your account.

Kni hts of Columbus The Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic fraternal order in the world, has announced a membership initiative that allows eligible Catholic men to join the organization online. The digital experience for online members includes faith formation, access to relevant financial literature, opportunities to get involved in local charitable programs as well as news updates on Order-wide efforts in favor of advancing the pro-life cause, religious liberty, family values and the Knights of Columbus as the strong right arm of the Church. This allows a faster way to become a Knight along with access to a wealth of digital content that promotes growth and engagement.

The E-Membership is available at www.kofc.org/joinus For more information please contact: Bob Nettles, nettlesbob@aol.com or 407-247-6719. Annunciation Council 12761

The St. Anne's Ministry of Moms The St. Anne's Ministry of Moms The St. Anne's Ministry of Moms The St. Anne's Ministry of Moms

The St. Anne's Ministry of Moms invites all mothers of

the parish to join us for some Summer Fun! Our upcomin events include: • Mon. June 25th at 9:45am: Pizza Making and Kitchen

Tour at a local restaurant for moms and kids • Wed. July 4th at 7am: Walk/Run & stroller friendly 5K • Mon. July 16th at 10am: Local Grocery Store Field Trip

and Picnic St. Anne’s Ministry of Moms is a social, spiritual, and service organization. Our mission is to provide support and fellowship to mothers as they face the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our meetings focus on faith, parenting, and building friendships among mothers and children. Visit www.annunciationorlando.org/moms or email StAnnesMinistry@gmail.com for more information.

Book Store - Summer Readin & CDs for car tri s! New arrivals in the Book Store including the newly released DVD from the movie, I can Only Imagine. visit www.annunciationorlando.org/book-store

Summer Resources

Blood Drive - Sunda June 24 from 8am to 1 m Where: St Gabriel Life Center parking lot All donors will receive a limited edition t-shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. Plus, all donors will receive a special offer from Crayola Experience - purchase one admission ticket and receive a 2nd admission free. You can make an appointment at www.oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code #9769

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Gos el Reflections June 24, 2018 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be?

Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born.

On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character formation, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices, every parental effort is subjected to the decisions of the child themself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's circumstances. Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents -- that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ.

Bo Clark Basketball Cam When: Two weeks: July 9-13 and July 16-20 from 9am to 12noon. Where: Annunciation St. Michael’s Gymnasium Who: Boys and Girls ages 5-16. Cost: $95 per session.

Bo Clark has been running basketball camps in Florida for 39 years and he was the Head Basketball Coach at Flagler College for 31 years. Bo was a 3-time All-American at the University of Central Florida. He is a member of the U.C.F. Athletic Hall of Fame and had his #23 jersey retired at UCF and at his high school, Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Bo's camps are fun, energetic, and a great learning experience for all levels! Bo promises an exciting week or weeks for BOYS and GIRLS from the local area.

On-line registration now available at www.boclarkbasketball.com. Those interested can download a camp brochure on the website or call (407) 461-5416 for more information. Walk-up registration is available on Monday or Tuesday of either week. We look forward to seeing you there!

Kni hts of Columbus - Fourth De ree - Fla Sale Flags will be available for sale after all of the Masses on June 30 / July 1 just in time for Independence Day. You may also bring your old flags which will be disposed of properly. Flags are $25 each. For more information contact Phil Henderson at 617-571-7815 or email: phender49@gmail.com

Rummage Sale - August 4th

Annunciation Council of Catholic Women

All Saints Circle Is it time to clean out the garage?

Are you interested in donating items? Are you looking for a bargain on great donated items?

We accept almost anything except computers, plumbing fixtures, lumber or mattresses.

We will have drop off at the St. Gabriel Life Center on Thursday, August 2 from 8am to 4pm

and on Friday, August 3 from 8am to 1pm. For more information please contact

Laurel Burns at 407-617-2850. Thank you. Your generosity supports many local charities.

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For more information please call our Parish Office at: 407-869-9472 or email

info@annunciationorlando.org

Clergy

Very Rev. Stephen Parkes, V.F. ............................... Pastor

Rev. Stephen Baumann ............................. Parochial Vicar

Rev. Alvin Erni .......................................... Parochial Vicar

Rev. Josh Swallows ................................... Parochial Vicar

Rev. William Gohring ............ In Residence (Hospital Chaplain)

Deacon Joe Gassman ............................ Permanent Deacon

Religious Sisters

Sr. Maria Teresa Acosta, SCTJM ............... Pastoral Assistant

Sr. Rachel Gosda, SCTJM ................................ Parish School

Sr. Kristi Bergman, SCTJM ............................... In Residence

Administration/Finance/Facilities

Mark McLaughlin ........................... Director of Operations

Nanci O’Reilly .......................................... Office Manager

Christina Sinacola .............................. Operations Assistant

Linda Amato ................................................ Administration

Liliana Hill .................................................. Administration

Vicki Fordham .......................................... Records & Data

Patti Murphy ................................................ Administration

Scott Stafstrom ......................................... Communications

Nick Campo Jr. ............................................... Maintenance

Nick Campo Sr. ......................................................Security

Terri Becher .............................. Book Store: 407-215-7666

Annunciation Catholic Academy ................ 407-774-2801

Patricia Kahle ......................................................Principal

Annunciation Catholic Pre-School.............. 407-869-9404

Christine Golas ..................................................... Director

Evangelization & Faith Formation Lois Wirth ............................................... Children & Youth

Mary Ann Fox ........................ Adult & Christian Initiation

Vicki Ridgeway ................................................ Elementary

Michele McCullough….Confirmation, Middle & High School

Lynn Fisk ................................... Sunday School & Baptism

Michele Bugallo ............................................... Elementary

Jody North ............................... Marriage Prep/Annulments

Liturgy and Worship

Mark McCabe ...................... Director of Music & Worship

Mary Ann Fox ......................................................... Liturgy

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Bulletin Information

Please call Scott Stafstrom at 407-869-9472 or email: sstafstrom@annunciationorlando.org. For bulletin adver-tising, please call Diocesan Publications at 800-292-9111.

June 24, 2018

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We look forward to welcoming your child into our family at Annunciation Catholic Church! For information regarding the Sacrament of Baptism for Children, please contact the Parish Office at 407-869-9472.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Experience the joy of forgiveness… Confessions are offered on Wednesday from 7pm until 8pm and on Saturday from 3:30pm until 4:30pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel or by appointment with one of our Priests.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit… For information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation for youth, please contact our Faith Formation for Children and Youth at 407-869-9472. If you are an adult in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact our Adult Faith Formation Office at 407-869-9472.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE …and the two shall become as one. Mark 10:8 For information regarding the Sacrament of Marriage, please contact the Parish Office at

407-869-9472 at least six months prior to your anticipated wedding date.

VOCATIONS …I have called you by name. Isaiah 43:1 Do you feel called to Priesthood or Religious Life? We look forward to speaking with you. Please contact our Clergy at 407-869-9472.

HOSPITAL VISITATION ANOINTING OF THE SICK Are you or a loved one in need of healing? If you or someone in your family is in need of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office at 407-869-9472. In case of emergency or if you or a family member are in the hospital, please contact the Parish Office to receive a pastoral visit.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Now may be the time… and this may be the place! For more information on the journey of Christian Initiation, please contact Mary Ann Fox at

407-869-9472.

ANNULMENTS Questions about divorce and remarriage? For information regarding Annulments, please contact Jody North at 407-215-7639.

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In need of assistance? Please contact our Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 407-215-7669 or email: svdp@annunciationorlando.org

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9am to 12 noon

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