Diocese of Orlando
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May 31, 2025
✨ Solemnity Focus: Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
This weekend, we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, a solemn moment when Jesus returns to the Father and entrusts His mission to us. Fr. Skip encourages all parishioners to live boldly in the Spirit and reminds us that the mission of love and service continues through us.
️ Events Schedule — Week of June 1, 2025
June 1: Ascension of the Lord; Baccalaureate Mass at 10:00 a.m.; Luncheon for graduates; Men’s Club meeting
June 4: Life Teen Summer Kickoff (overnight); Vocation Ministry gathering
June 6: Holy Hour with Benediction; Funeral Mass; Hispanic Charismatic Group
June 8: Pentecost Sunday
️ Pastor’s Desk Summary: The Mission Continues After the Ascension
Fr. Skip reflects on the Ascension as a divine commissioning. With gratitude, he thanks ministry leaders for their participation in the Parish Ministry Gathering and outlines efforts to strengthen hospitality, sacramental preparation, and pastoral outreach. A special call is made for parishioners to engage more deeply with their spiritual gifts.
️ Faith Formation and Confirmation Policy Updates
The bulletin announces revised guidelines for Confirmation for Teens and Young Adults, emphasizing a full year of participation in the Life Teen program prior to preparation. Updated guidelines for Baptism, Marriage, and Quinceañera celebrations are forthcoming.
Parish Devotions & Prayer Opportunities
Daily: Rosary (8:00 a.m.), Divine Mercy Chaplet (7:45 a.m.)
Friday: Adoration with Benediction (9:00–10:00 a.m.)
Sunday: Spanish Divine Mercy (1:00 p.m.), English Rosary (9:30 a.m.), Spanish Rosary (11:15 a.m.)
Parish Information — Staff & Ministry Contacts
Full clergy, pastoral, and administrative staff listings are included. Also provided are details on how to get involved in ministries such as Lectors, Ministers of Care, Music, and Quilters.
Sacrificial Giving & June Appeals
Weekend of May 25, 2025: Total offertory $14,263
June Appeals:
June 1: The Master’s Plan
June 22: La Salette Mission Center
June 29: Peter’s Pence (Holy Father)
Our Catholic Appeal (OCA) 2025 update: $160,239 raised; goal shortfall of $33,886.63
️ Prayer Requests
We remember the sick and homebound, including Marcia Killkelley and Mike Brocket. Please pray for the repose of the souls of † Carmen Gonzalez, † Nicolas Lazcano Merida, † Donald Mallard, and † William Von Boecklin.
Seasonal Message: Reflections for Graduates at the Baccalaureate Mass
Fr. Skip’s heartfelt message to graduates encourages them to live lives of justice, generosity, and purpose, rooted in Christian values. "God has created me to do some definite service. I have a mission." – John Henry Newman
Ministry News: Thank You to Ministry Leaders
The bulletin highlights feedback from ministry leaders and announces initiatives including:
Emergency training
New grief support ministry
Improved bilingual event forms
Spotlight features for parish ministries in the bulletin
⛪ Mass Schedule Reminder
Daily and weekend Mass times are listed, including bilingual offerings. Confession times are detailed, and parishioners are invited to schedule reconciliation as needed.
Vocations Spotlight
A gentle reminder of God’s call and encouragement to discern personal missions through prayer and involvement in parish life. Fr. Joe Everton is the contact for vocational inquiries.
Jubilee Year Prayer (English & Spanish)
A beautifully formatted prayer closes the bulletin, encouraging hope, joy, and Gospel transformation as Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee spirit.