Annunciation Catholic Church

November 30th – 7pm

December 2nd - 7:30pm

December 3rd – 3:30pm

December 6th - 8pm

December 7th – 7pm

December 9th - 10am

December 10th – 3:30pm

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Mass Intentions for the coming Week

MON, NOV 28 (Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11) 7:00 am Rosa Rudez† 12:15pm Donna Schulman†

TUE, NOV 29 (Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24) 7:00 am Paul Kuczynski† 8:30 am Paul Hueber Jr. † 12:15 pm Dionne Bergeron†

WED, NOV 30 (Rom 10:9-18 /Mt 4:18-22) 7:00 am Mary Eileen Wilkie† 12:15 pm Therese, Lisa and Michael Sitler†

THU, DEC 1 (Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27) 7:00 am Special Intention 12:15 pm Anne Herbert†

FRI, DEC 2 (Is 29:17-24 /Mt 9:27-31) 7:00 am Minna R. Trizzino† 12:15 pm Marianna and Leonardo Simone†

SAT, DEC 3 (Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35B-10:1, 5a, 6-8) 8:00 am Kevin Dean† 5:00 pm Special Intention

SUN, DEC 4 (Second Sunday of Advent) 8:00 am Matthew Walsh† 10:00 am People of Our Parish Jimmie Lou Pena† Laurel Jean Surber† 12:00 pm Liteu Henriques† 5:30 pm Geraldine Weston†

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

(Is 11:1-10 /Rom 15:4-9 /Mt 3:1-12)

Reconciliation - Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent

December 16th - 10am

December 17th - 3:30pm

December 19th - 7pm

December 21st – 7pm

All Reconciliation times are

for one hour.

Eucharistic Adoration Please note: Monday from 1pm to 9pm Wednesday from 7:30am to 9pm Friday from 7:30am to 9pm

Where: Chapel of the Angels.

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Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5pm

Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12noon & 5:30pm* *interpreted for the deaf Monday - Friday:

7am & 12:15pm Saturday: 8am

Mass Intentions for this Weekend

SAT, NOV 26 (Rv 22:1-7 /Lk 21:34-36) 8:00 am Jimmie Lou Pena† 5:00 pm Margaret Auger†

SUN, NOV 27 (First Sunday of Advent) 8:00 am Leslie McCoy† 10:00 am People of Our Parish David Allen† Jim Tackett† 12:00 pm Rose Braun† 5:30 pm Franz Lackinger†

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

annunciationorlando.org/funerals

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for November

Universal: Countries Receiving Refugees That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.

Evangelization: Collaboration of Priests and Laity That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement.

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

School Mass: Tuesdays at 8:30am. All are welcome!

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

Recently Deceased

†Ralph Aaron Aldridge †Joy Moneuse †Mary Lynn Ruehr †Jane Kearney †Armida Korfage

Contemplative Mass Join us for our Contemplative Liturgy...for anyone who practices silent meditation. Experience the practice of exterior and interior silence as an integral part of liturgy. After the reception of the Eucharist, a period of silence will preclude the final blessing. When: Monday, November 28 at 7:15pm Where: Nazareth Center Contact: For more information call Basha at 407-869-0781 or e-mail AliceVL@aol.com

November 27, 2016 First Sunday in Advent

Annunciation Catholic Church Advent & Christmas Schedule 2016

December 2nd First Friday Mass and Holy Hour – 7pm December 6th Living Rosary and Marian

Concert with adult choirs – 7pm December 7th Vigil Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – 5:30pm December 8th Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Masses at 7am, 8:30am, 12:15pm and 7pm December 11th – 13th Parish Mission with Fr. Joly -

Mercy, Miracle and Our Mission

from Pope Francis

In our Church on Sunday at 7pm and Monday and Tuesday at 11am and 7pm

December 14th Starry Night - An Advent Parish Event – Begins in our Church at 6:30pm

December 16th Simbang Gabi – Filipino Mass and Event – 7pm December 18th Christmas Concert (Youth & Adult Choirs) – 2:30pm December 24th Daily Mass 8am - Please note: no

Reconciliation at 3:30pm

December 24th Vigil Masses for Christmas: 4pm (Church and St Gabriel Life Center) 7pm*, 9pm and Midnight Mass in our Church Enjoy a Christmas concert one

hour before Mass! * Interpreted for the deaf

December 25th Christmas Day Masses 10am and 12noon

December 31st Vigil Mass for Mary, Mother of God – 5:00pm January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - 8am,10am and 12noon and 5:30pm

Dear Friends in Christ,

As you gathered around the Thanksgiving table this past week, I hope that your family took 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 presence, prayers and support of our Annunciation Catholic Church parish family.

On November 27th, we will begin a new liturgical year with the celebration of the First Sunday of Advent. I pray that the spiritual aid, Sacred Reading, that was mailed out to all registered parishioners, will assist you and your loved ones this Advent. Each day, a brief reflection is provided which you may wish to ponder individually, with your family or with friends. I suggest that you place this spiritual aid in a convenient place in your home (perhaps the kitchen table?) so that you are inspired to grow in faith during these days of preparation for the feast of Christmas.

I am especially excited this year about our Advent Outreach. We are partnering with local schools and Cross Catholic Outreach to deliver a Christmas gift to children, both locally and internationally, that otherwise might not receive one. Each of the gifts, called a Box of Joy, will contain basic items for hygiene and health, a t-shirt, and a toy or game. Since we have 3818 registered families in our parish we will be assembling 3818 Boxes of Joy… one from each of our parish families. I hope that you will participate by taking a Wish Slip after Mass and purchasing the necessary items, making a financial donation to the project, and/or attending our Starry Night celebration on December 14th when we will be assembling the boxes for shipping. For more information on how you can participate, please visit annunciationorlando.org. Thank you for your prayers for the children who will receive a Box of Joy in honor of all of our parish families!

Each week, I stand before you and ask for prayers for myself as well as the Priests and Religious Sisters who serve our parish. Your prayers provide encouragement and strength for us and also bind us together as a family of faith. Know that we are praying for you, your loved ones and your intentions. May you find great joy in giving thanks to God for the blessings in your life! In Joyful Hope,

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

Please visit annunciationorlando.org or call our

Parish Office at 407-869-9472

for additional information about our Advent &

Christmas schedule. Thank you!

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Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Elementary and Middle School

Faith Formation Classes

Regular classes resume on Wednesday, November 30th.

Confirmation Class

Sunday, December 4th at 7pm in the St. Gabriel Life Center. This is for Confirmation students. and there is no parent meeting this night.

High School and Middle School Youth Ministry

Mercy, Miracle,

and Our Mission

From Pope Francis

Advent Parish

Mission

December 11, 12 and 13

7:00 pm – Church There will also be two morning sessions on December 12 and 13 11:00 am – Church

Fr. Mike Joly, Presenter Parish Pastor, Director of

Retreats, Catholic Recording Artist

Blind for most of his life, Fr. Joly will “open the door” for miracles to become more evident in our lives – he will explore whether miracles are fact or fiction and will challenge all to receive the power of miracles anew. He will use music and interacting dynamics to “open the door” to the power of miracle in the New Evangelization, as well as Advent/Christmas scriptures and the writings and teaching of Pope Francis and other great leaders in our Catholic faith.

All are invited to attend – from teen-agers through the most mature in our Parish Family. Please mark these dates on your calendar now! No need to RSVP.

Middle School and High School Youth are invited on

November 27th to play in our Turkey Bowl - Two hand

touch football game from 2 - 4pm at Shepherd’s Field.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Turk

ey

Bowl!

Save the date! You are invited to our Open House on January 29th from 9am-2pm or call 407-74-2801 for a private tour. Enrollment

for the 2017-2018 school year begins January 29, 2017

First Sunday in Advent November 27, 2016

Advent Outreach

We are excited to announce our Advent Outreach project! With your help, our parish is partnering with local schools

and Cross Catholic Outreach to deliver Christmas gifts to children, both locally and internationally, that otherwise might not receive one.

To participate:

1. Pick up a Wish Slip the weekend of November 19-20 after all the Masses.

2. Purchase new, age appropriate items from the Wish Slip suggestions or make a monetary donation that will be used to purchase these gifts.

3. Bring the items back to Church on the collection weekends of November 27th, December 4th or December 11th.

4. Join your Parish Community on Starry Night - December 14th from 6:30 pm—8:30 pm. We will pack the gift boxes with donated items, personalized messages and photos for local and international delivery.

Thank you for your generosity and for spreading joy to these children during this Christmas season! For more information please visit: annunciationorlando.or /advent

We will light up the night with fun for the whole

family. Please visit annunciationorlando.org/starry

for more information.

Parish Advent Celebration Wednesday, December 14th Beginning at 6:30 pm in our Church

Son s of Mar Concert and the Livin Rosar WHEN: December 6th at 7 pm WHERE: Our Church

Songs of Mary will be included in our Living Rosary prayer, sung by our combined adult choirs. Come enjoy this beautiful prayerful evening! We need 59 candle holders to complete this Living Rosary. Please visit annunciationorlando.org/rosary to sign up. We look forward to praying with you!

Nov 26/27 Group Cantor

5:00pm McCabe/Ashley Quartet Rebecca Ashley

8:00am Ken Kiesel - Soloist Ken Kiesel

10:00am Amy Culhane – Soloist Amy Culhane

12:00pm Joan Braun – Soloist Joan Braun

5:30pm Chris McCabe/CP Band Chris McCabe

Dec 3/4 Group Cantor

5:00pm Mixed Ensemble Joan Braun

8:00am Furo/Bartschi/Kiesel

Quartet Jami Bartschi

10:00am Chamber Choir Phyllis McCabe

12:00pm Adult Bell Choir Colleen Wittick

5:30pm Chris McCabe/CP Band Chris McCabe

Music Ministr Mark McCabe at 407-869-9472

mmccabe@annunciationorlando.org

Upcoming Christmas Concerts

Christmas Concert (Combined Youth and Adult Choirs) Sunday, December 18th at 2:30 pm

Christmas Eve Concerts at all Masses Thursday, December 24th

One hour before each Mass

Annunciation Catholic Church Altamonte Springs, Florida

The Le ac Journe : The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based class that teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This class will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, you’ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you’ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure your family’s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. The Legacy Journey classes meet for around an hour and a half each week for seven weeks. When: Sessions start on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7pm Where: Nazareth Center Visit: annunciationorlando.or /financial- eace or contact Don Warzocha at 407-492-1572 or by email: zobafl@gmail.com

Adult Confirmation Adult Confirmation classes are for those 18 years and older who were unable to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as a youth. Adult Confirmation classes will begin on Wednesday, November 30th at 7 pm in the St. Gabriel Life Center. The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on Sunday,

January 25th at the 5:00 Mass at St. James Cathedral with Bishop Noonan. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Fox at mfox@annunciationorlando.org or 407-869-9472.

Excer t from the Gos el

MT 24:37-42

Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away. So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Stewardship Reflections on the Readin s Most of us are quite familiar with Jesus’ comments about faith, hope, and love. As we enter the Advent season, it is a time for us to emphasize all three, but today’s readings in particular speak of hope.

Isn’t that what Advent is all about?

Many people in our world, perhaps even here in our parish and community, seem to have a feeling of hopelessness. We should not be among them; worldly thinking produces hopelessness, but our hope is found in Jesus Christ Who has redeemed us and paid for all our sins on the Cross.

In the First Reading the prophet Isaiah foresees a time of peace, a time when all literally “walk in the light of the Lord.” Two phrases commonly quoted are included in this reading: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” This peaceful world is exactly what we prepare for during this Advent time. Think of how often we hear the word “Peace” used at this time of year. Think of how many Christmas cards bear that word alone.

Peace produces hope and hope produces peace. That is the feeling we are seeking at this time, as we prepare to declare “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The eminent French author Alexandre Dumas (who wrote The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo among others) once wrote, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words: wait and hope.” Is that not what we do during Advent? thecatholicsteward.com

November 27, 2016 First Sunday in Advent

In gratitude to the following for hosting our Parish Vocation Blessing Cup:

Pra for Vocations

Are you interested in hosting our

Vocation Blessing Cup? Please contact Cheryl or Bob Nettles at 407-297-1852

The Pronko Family

The McCullaugh Family

The Grimaud Family

New Ministry for

Young Professionals What’s the hYPe about? Our new ministry is called HYPE: Helping Young Professionals Engage. This ministry seeks

to build a stronger community amongst young professionals in our parish. Many nights will be purely social, while some will involve a spiritual talk or possibly a Bible study, and others might entail doing a service project together. Whatever it is, all nights will be fun! Come join us Thursday nights at 7pm - Next event is

December 1st. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Harkins at SLHarkins86@gmail.com

Rosary Campaign for Peace

We began a Rosary for Peace Campaign on May 13th. This is the 100 year anniversary of the appearance of the Angel of Peace to the three shepherd children at Fatima in 1916 (prior to the appearances of Mary). During this campaign we are encouraging individuals and families to commit

to praying a rosary for peace – in our world, our communities and in our families. (For example: 1 per day, 1 per week or 1 per month.) We ask that you commit for one year. Visit: annunciationorlando.org/peace to log the number of rosaries each month.

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If you have already registered, please take a look at all of the new content that has become available over the last month… Several new movies, books and outstanding Catholic programs!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our

Fall Fun Day! The day was a great success for our community and the charities that the event supports.

To see all of the photos from that day and a list of winners of the

Raffle please visit: annunciationorlando.or /fall-fun-da

photos from bowling night!

Everyone is invited to the

Simbang Gabi

December 16th at 6pm Simbáng Gabi (Filipino for "Night Mass") is a devotional nine-day series of Masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated by Filipinos. In the Philippines, the Masses are held

daily from December 16 to December 24, and occur at different times between 03:00am and 05:00am. The last day of the Simbang Gabi is Christmas Eve.

Where: Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church at 6pm Reception and Entertainment will follow in the St. Gabriel Life Center Cost: None. Donations are welcome RSVP: Christina (352) 517-3852; Rosie (407)927-1708 (so we know how many to plan for). Filipino attendees are encouraged to wear Filipiniana outfits.

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Book Store Advent wreaths and candles are in stock. We have a wide selection of Advent items to help prepare the way for Christmas. For more information please call 407-862-3421

Homeless Heart Christmas Tour St. Margaret Mary Church November 30, 2016, 7:00 pm It’s become a highly anticipated event. This year we are proud to host, performing together for the FIRST TIME -- Maureen McGovern, Florence LaRue of the Fifth Dimension and Freda Payne. The Homeless Heart Christmas concerts raise funds to support family stability programs through Catholic Charities. Tickets, $35 general admission section, $55 preferred section. For tickets and information visit: www.HomelessHeart.or

WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE – An Event for

Young Adults at Annunciation Catholic Church Join Bishop Noonan for a Young Adult event on December 10th for the celebration of Mass, brunch, workshops and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Meet religious sisters and priests from a variety of communities. Learn more about discernment and what it means for our daily lives. All young adults ages 18-40 are welcome! Babysitting is available. Contact Kimmy by November 18: kzeiler@orlandodiocese.org. RSVP on the Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/184275838688148/

Advent wreaths and candles now

available

Annunciation Council of Catholic Women

Christmas in Mt. Dora Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 Tour Mt. Dora's fabulous Christmas lights & Square. Shop at three Mt. Dora stores:

- Emz on Fifth Boutique - Papilio Gift Shop - Kay Dee Kay Unique Kitchen Products

Wine tasting included. 10% of all sales will be donated to our ACCW charities. Carpools will leave at 3:30 PM from three locations: Church parking lot, Wekiva Riverwalk, Heathrow. Dinner at 1884 Restaurant in Eustis optional. Sign up by contacting: Diane Nelson, 407-463-5658 or lnd2@earthlink.net Deadline: Friday, November 25th.

The Breaking of the Oplatek One of the most beautiful and most revered Polish customs is the breaking of the oplatek. The use of the Christmas wafer (oplatek) is not only by native Poles in

Poland but also by people of Polish ancestry all over the world. The oplatek is a thin wafer made of flour and water. For table use, it is white. In Poland, colored wafers are used to make Christmas tree decorations. In the past, the wafers were baked by organists or by religious and were distributed from house to house in the parish during Advent. Oplatek wavers are available in

the Book Store.

Kni ht of Columbus

Keep Christ in Christmas magnets will be available outside of all of the Masses this weekend. The cost is $5. We will also have a surprise gift for the children. Thank you!

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

Rev. Monsignor Patrick J. Caverly, P.A. ...... Pastor Emeritus

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

Religious Sisters

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

Sr. Christine Hernandez, SCTJM... Stewardship & Ministries

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

Cathy Tardif ...... Asst. Coordinator Adult Faith Formation

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

Nikki Neswold .................................. Middle / High School

Alex MacPherson .................................... Early Childhood

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

Liturgy and Worship

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

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

First Sunday in Advent

Parish Office Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9am to 12 noon Bulletin Information

Please call Scott Stafstrom at 407-869-9472 or email: sstafstrom@annunciationorlando.org To advertise in our bulletin, please call Diocesan Publications at 800-292-9111.

November 27, 2016

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.

In need of assistance? Please contact our

Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 407-215-7669 or email: svdp@annunciationorlando.org

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