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Upcoming Events

September 10-12
San Pedro Center
ANNUAL RETREAT FOR THE SEPARATED & DIVORCED
The annual retreat for the separated and divorced will close with the Annual Diocesan Mass. The cost for the event is $50.00 per person for one night stay and $65.00 per person for two nights stay. NOTE: The stay will be in dorms with multiple bunk beds. No private rooms will be available. For information contact the Office of Family Life Office and Pastoral Care 407-246-4865 or email familylifeoff@orlandodiocese.org
WEDNESDAY
September 15
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Chancery Bldg.
WEDDING WORKSHOP
Contact Judy at 407-246-4865 or Jmading@orlandodiocese.org for more information.
THURSDAY
Sept. 16
Lavendar Room
7-9 p.m.
SISTERS ACT,
Sisters Act is a follow up program for all women who made a Christ Renews Weekend. The first gathering will be Thursday, September 16 - 7-9 pm in the Lavendar room. Call Diane Couch 407-696-6382 for more information.
SATURDAY
October 2
Chancery Bldg.
PARENTING WORKSHOP
Spanish workshop for parents will be held on October 2, 2010 at Chancery building in Orlando. Contact Digna at 407-246-4882 or Dmontanez@orlandodiocese.org to register.
THURSDAYS
Sept. 16 -
Nov. 11, 2010
and
Jan. 13-
Mar. 10, 2011
St. Mary Mag
6-7:30 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Meeting Room (11)
and St. Anne Room (12)

Rainbows has been a program available in the diocese for at least 20 years. The Diocese of Orlando has sponsored this program at several area churches. We are very happy to announce this fall St Mary Magdalen is beginning a Rainbows Program. The program recognizes the needs of grieving children and changing families experience in a positive way regardless of age, gender and the type of loss they suffer. The Rainbows program also helps adults understand how children perceive the loss and how to help them get beyond it with unique approaches through play-based activities. Children are divided into age groups with age appropriate activities. The parents have their own group in which they discuss the activities the child will be having and are helped to understand how to respond to situations which can arise from these activities.
SCHEDULE: The program will be from September 16 - November 11, 2010 and then January 13 - March 10, 2011 with two 9-week sessions. The meeting date is Thursday night from 6-7:30 in Annex St. Francis of Assisi Meeting Room (former Room 11) and St. Anne (former Room 12).
REGISTRATION: Registration is required. Watch for specific dates in the bulletin. For further information call Nicole Hockaday-Gjoseter 407.927.3191 or 407.682.3879
EVERYDAY
All The Time
PARISH CALENDAR
Check out all the events and programs taking place each day on the campus of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish.
SATURDAYS
& SUNDAYS
On-Going
St. Mary Mag
9 a.m. - Saturday
7 p.m. - Sunday
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
We have two meetings each week: Saturdays at 9 a.m. in the Annex and and Sundays at 7 p.m. in the School Library. Call Judy at 407 339 7164 for more information.
DAYS
& Dates Vary
Locations
& Times Vary
PARENT WORKSHOPS
Guiding Good Choices Parenting children 9-14 and Staying Connected with your Teen parenting children 12-17. Contact Clare Threshman at Catholic Charities, 407-673-4599 or call the Family Life Office at 407-246-4865 or contact via Email
DAYS
& Dates Vary
Locations throughout Central Florida
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SEPARATED & DIVORCED
Orlando, Monday 7:00 PM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, contact 407-931-3175; Mondays Holy Cross Catholic Church, contact Cheryl at 407-858-9807: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala, contact Barbara Saalfeld at 352-629-8092; and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Indialantic, first & third Fridays at 7:00 PM, contact parish at 321-213-6629. To learn more about support groups in our diocese, contact Digna at 407-246-4882. For information contact the Family Life Office and Pastoral Care (407) 246-4865 or familylifeoff@orlandodiocese.org    
MONDAYS
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
6 - 8 p.m.
DIVORCE CARE
A support group meeting will be held at Catholic Charities of Central Florida every Monday night. For information or to register for this program, contact Catholic Charities at 407-658-1818 or 888-658-2828.
On-Going
Locations
& Times Vary
BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL STEPFAMILY
Did you know that the greatest trauma for children is not the divorce, but the continuing conflict between their parents? Did you know that the divorce rate for second marriages is considerably higher than for first marriages, especially if children are involved? This workshop addresses important stepfamily and co-parenting issues, such as the unique characteristics of a stepfamily and discipline. Participants will learn effective techniques to facilitate positive co-parenting with their former spouse and helpful hints to strengthen family relationships. To register or learn more about Stepfamily Workshops in English and Spanish, contact Digna at 407-246-4882 or DMontanez@orlandodiocese.org.  Read Flyer
THURSDAYS
After 8:30 a.m. Mass
WALK AND PRAY WITH FATHER CHARLIE
Every Thursday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, come join Father Charlie and fellow parishioners to peeacefully pray the Rosary at the abortion site on Maitland Avenue. It is a safe, non-threatening, non-confrontational encounter with the Lord.
TUESDAYS
St. Ignatius Room (Room #14 - Annex)
7 p.m.
EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING SUPPORT GROUP
Come join us to network and support one another as well as discuss various topics such as Power Networking, Dressing for Success, Getting Prepared, the Secrets of Applications and Cover Letters, Elevator and Tell Me About Yourself Pitches, and more. Healthy snacks provided. We look forward to seeing you there.