BLESSINGS
FOR FAMILIES AWAITING THE BIRTH OF A CHILD
This
special blessing is given at the end of all masses on the Fourth
Sunday of Advent. Just come and receive a SMM hug.
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
This
is a process of sharing faith with children from Kindergarten to
5th grade. It takes place at the 8, 10, and 12 Noon Masses from
September through May in the Parish Life Center. The Presider at
Mass dismisses the children who follow their teachers out of Church
before the Scripture Readings are proclaimed. They all return before
the Prayers of the Faithful. During their time together, catechists
center on the same Gospel reading parents are listening to during
Mass. Teachers send home follow-up pages with the children which
contain ideas for family activities to re-enforce the lesson of
the day. For
more information contact the Church Office 407-831-1212.
OUR
SUNDAY "FAMILY" MASS Photos
On February 1, 2004, SMM celebrated
its first Sunday Family Mass at the 12 Noon Mass. Graced by the
music of the Children's Choir, Fr. Charlie Mitchell lead us all
in a warm and cherished experience. All family members - singles
, marrieds, children and grandparents - are included and involved
in many aspects of this occasion. If you would like to enjoy Eucharist
in a special way or would like to volunteer to help at future celebrations
contact the Church
Office 407-831-1212. If
you or your family would like to participate as an Honor Family,
Hospitality Family or as Lectors for a future Family Mass,
contact the Church Office 407-831-1212.
Family Spiritual Enrichment Coordinator.
SUNDAY CHILD CARE AND FAITH FORMATION
Photos
Photos
New Child Care Room
On
Sunday morning during the 10 a.m. Mass, we are fortunate to be able
to offer our families at St. Mary Magdalen a Faith Formation Program
for their children ages four and five. It is held at the Child Care
Center across from our renovated Church. The theme for this year
is "Sharing God's Story." We are blessed to have trained
and dedicated cathechists who aspire to bring the love and story
of Jesus to our little ones. The children will bring home each week
a brightly colored story card telling their parents what they have
done during their lesson, encouraging children to share the story
with their parents, and offering suggestions for parents to follow
up on the topic. Materials are based on scripture stories that children
will love to hear and learn at their level. For
more information contact the Church Office 407-831-1212.
This program begins on Sunday, September
10 and will run until the end of June. The cost per family is $15,
but no one will be denied because of lack of funds. Christine Gardner
is coordinating and training our Catechists for the 4 & 5 year
old program. She is often working behind the scenes helping to insure
that our teachers are well-prepared to teach your little ones. When
your children come home filled with excitement and awe about what
they have learned about Jesus and how much He loves us, we can thank
Christine for lighting the fires and hearts of their teachers.
We also have SunDay Care for children ages
1 to 3 years during the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Child Care Center.
There is no cost for this program as it is a volunteer co-op staffed
by the parents of the children who participate. This ministry is
a wonderful way for parents to enjoy and quietly attend 10 a.m.
Mass as well as get to know other parents who are helping out in
this ministry. If you are looking for a nuturing environment for
your active toddler so you can fully participate in the Mass, please
check us out. For
more information contact the Church Office 407-831-1212.
