Welcome to the Diocese of Orlando Communications and Announcements section. This page is provided for the convenience of bulletin editors, pastors and other parish/school leaders so they can communicate information from the offices and ministries of the Diocese, to their audiences through weekly parish print and electronic bulletins, website, social media and newsletters. Check back weekly since new information will be added on a regular basis.

If you have questions about the information below, please contact the person listed at the end of the bulletin announcement. If you find that there is incorrect information, please contact Glenda Meekins at 407-246-4808 or gmeekins@orlandodiocese.org. Thank you for your support of Diocesan ministries and programs.

Events with Bishop Noonan

Achieving Their Dreams breakfast with Bishop Noonan, April 24

Bishop John Noonan invites you to give one hour of your time to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Central Florida –helping persons with disabilities to use their God-given gifts to achieve greater independence, physical and emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Proceeds benefit Bishop Grady Villas; Reservations required. RSVP to lisaac@bishopgradyvillas.org or 407-892-6078.

Where: The Country Club of Orlando, 1601 Country Club Dr., Orlando
When: April 24, 2019, 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m

Bishop Noonan invites all to the Ordination to the Priesthood, May 25

Come join Bishop John Noonan as he celebrates Mass and the ordination of Transitional Deacon Derek Saldanha to the Order of Priest, Saturday, May 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m., St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. All are welcome to attend. There is limited free parking available on the corner of North Orange Avenue and West Robinson Street. Please call 407-246-4875 for more information. Bishop Noonan invites all the faithful who cannot attend to watch the live stream of the celebration at: http://live.orlandodiocese.org/

Diocesan Announcements

Beloved Retreat for High School Women, April 26-28

Discover the joy of your identity as a Beloved daughter of the Most High King on this retreat for Catholic young women in high school. You will have the opportunity to deepen your faith; learn more about the woman God created you to be; learn how to practically live out a life of faith and virtue in the world today, learn about different vocations, saints, devotions, and methods of prayer; and learn to listen with your heart to God’s call for your life. Registration Forms: https://www.orlandodiocese.org/ministries-offices/vocations/forms/  or register online https://2019beloved.eventbrite.com

Date: April 26, Friday Check-In/Arrival Begins at 4:30PM – April 28, Sun., 1 p.m.
Where: San Pedro Spiritual Development Center, St. John the Apostle Bldg., 2400 Dike Rd., Winter Park.
Contact: Sr. Gianna Grace, SCTJM, 407.484.1792   srgiannagrace@orlandodiocese.org

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San Pedro Summer Camp Dates 2019

Registration is open for San Pedro Summer Camps. At San Pedro Summer Camp, campers trade the distractions of daily life (and technology) for a week of faith, friends and fun! Our summer camps offer youth the opportunity to encounter Christ and discover God’s transformative love through the sacraments and prayer. At the same time, they build lifelong friendships, as they participate in an array of group activities, such as our low ropes course, archery, giant slip and slide, arts and crafts, and silly skits. This summer, come to San Pedro Summer Camp and be transformed by faith, friends and fun!

There is a $50 non-refundable deposit to register your camper.

June 3-7, 2019     Day Camp 1 (Entering Grades 1-8)
June 9-14, 2019     Middle School Overnight 1 (Entering Grades 6-8)
June 16-21, 2019     High School Overnight (Entering Grades 9-12)
June 23-28, 2019     Middle School Overnight 2 (Entering Grades 6-8)
July 7-12, 2019     Elementary School Overnight (Entering Grades 3-5)
July 14-19, 2019     Middle School Overnight 3 (Entering Grades 6-8)
July 22-26, 2019     Day Camp 2 (Entering Grades 1-8)

http://app.campdoc.com/register/sanpedro

Calling all dentists and dental hygienists:
Newly opened Lazarus Dental Clinic

The newly opened Lazarus Free Dental Clinic at St. Paul’s Parish in Leesburg  is looking for volunteer dentists and dental hygienists. Join a team of dedicated people helping our neighbors in need! If interested, please contact Myrta Aviles at 352-748-4567.

Are you ready to say ‘Yes’ to God’s purpose in your life? Join Catholic Volunteers in Florida?

Catholic Volunteers in Florida is accepting applications for a year of full-time service beginning January. Applicants should have college degree or equivalent life experience, and a heart for serving marginalized communities in Florida or the Dominican Republic. Volunteers serve in teaching, community development, special education, social work, youth programs, immigration and legal services, and more. Benefits include housing, health insurance, monthly living stipend, quarterly retreats, leadership training, and AmeriCorps Education Award for qualifying positions. Apply now at cvif.org.

Become a Catholic Volunteer

Catholic Volunteers in Florida is accepting applications for a year of full-time service beginning January 2019. Applicants should have college degree or equivalent life experience, and a heart for serving marginalized communities in Florida or the Dominican Republic. Volunteers serve in teaching, community development, special education, social work, youth programs, immigration and legal services, and more. Benefits include housing, health insurance, monthly living stipend, quarterly retreats, leadership training, and AmeriCorps Education Award for qualifying positions. Apply now at cvif.org.

Support the Collection for Disaster Relief Services

Help those recovering from Hurricanes Florence and Michael by supporting Disaster Relief Services provided by Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services – the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church. Your donation will help provide basic necessities to those impacted by the catastrophic flooding including: water, food, shelter and medical care. To give online, visit cflcc.org/donate and designate your donation “Disasters 2018.” Let us pray for the families who have lost loved ones, those injured and all first responders and medical personnel who bring God’s comfort to those who are suffering.

Florida Catholic newspaper: Because the TRUTH matters!

Can you find the truth online? You can, if you subscribe to the Florida Catholic e-Edition. For $20 a year, receive our e-Edition and get all three diocesan editions of the newspaper on your PC or tablet. Subscribe toll free at 1-888-275-9953, or visit us at www.thefloridacatholic.org for you or for a gift subscription. Prefer our paper delivery? Get 24 issues of the Florida Catholic delivered to your home for $26 a year. Any level of donation support is appreciated for our ministry of Catholic news and the truth. Visit www.thefloridacatholic.org, or call toll free 1-888-275-9953.

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Faith Fit Enrichment Retreats

Lazarus Clinic needs receptionist

The Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood is looking for a volunteer receptionist to help answer and return calls, schedule patient appointments, confirm volunteer schedules and other clerical work. Bi-lingual needed. Join a team of dedicated people helping our neighbors in need! If interested, please contact Myrta Aviles at 352-748-4567.

Notre Dame AmeriCorps service openings

Notre Dame AmeriCorps, based at Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka, seeks people to serve in low-income communities of immigrants, people of color and working poor. Volunteers gain skills, earn a living allowance (about $900/month) for 11 months of service, receive an education award of nearly $6,000 with successful completion of the contract, health insurance and child care subsidy if income eligible. Education and social justice-related positions. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, but not essential. Service term runs September 2019-July 2020. Requires 35-40 hours a week. Accepting applications now. Laura Firtel, 407-484-7736; 407-880-4673, ext. 231; lfirtel@hcc-offm.org. Learn more and/or apply: www.ndmva.org

Our Catholic Appeal

To assist parishes with their Our Catholic Appeal collection, we have provided various announcements. Some are general and can be used at any time, others are date specific such as Prayer for Vocations Week, and World Day of Peace. We pray that these might assist you.

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Legal Immigration Assistance Available in Polk County

Catholic Charities of Central Florida is provides Legal Immigration Services in Polk County. Family-based services include consultations, preparation of immigration applications, and legal representation. The goal is to ensure that all individuals and families have access to affordable and professional legal immigration services. Appointments are available with case managers at our Lakeland office (801 Florida Ave S, Lakeland) by appointment only. To make an appointment, email legalservices@cflcc.org or call (863) 686-7153. For more information visit http://cflcc.org/legal-immigration-services.

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Considering Adoption? Catholic Charities Can Help!

For the life of your precious baby, consider adoption and Catholic Charities can help. Adoption counselors from Catholic Charities of Central Florida help birth mothers who are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy and are seeking life for their child.

We provide caring, nonjudgmental and loving support to educate birth mothers about the adoption process and to honor their requests regarding the many options that are available for open and closed adoptions.

Our adoption counselors are licensed counselors with extensive training on the adoption process. We travel throughout the nine counties of the Central Florida. For more information, call: 866-973-8638 or visit http://ccadoptfl.org/

Opportunities for Mercy

Called to serve on a mission trip

The Diocese of Orlando Mission Office invites you to consider joining any of its scheduled mission trips to our sister diocese of San Juan de la Maguana. Dates are as follows:

May 4-May 11 Construction Mission
June 1-8 Multi-Parish Mission
June 15-29 Intensive English Mission
June 29-July 6  Campo de Fe (Vacation Bible School)
July 6-13  Construction Mission
Sept. 14-21 Construction Mission
September 28 – October 5  Pre-Screening Medical Mission (TBC)
November 2 – 9  Surgery Mission (TBC)
November 9- 16  Surgery Mission (TBC)

For more information, please contact Caroline Genovesi at the mission office, cgenovesi@orlandodiocese.org or call 407-246-4890.  www.orlandodiocese.org/ministries-offices/mission-office-welcome/

Donations needed for Agape Mission Markets – Orlando and Lake Wales

Catholic Charities’ Agape Mission Markets in Orlando and Lake Wales need donations. Please consider donating personal care items such as: tooth brushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, hand soap, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, feminine care products, toilet paper, diapers and baby wipes. Many of these items can be found in the travel aisle of your local Target, Publix or Walmart. Agape Mission Market, 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando. Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 407-658-1818, ext. 2335 and Agape Mission Market, 644 S 9th St, Lake Wales on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. and 12-4 p.m. and  Fridays, 5-7 p.m. 863-676-1556.

Agape Mission Markets in Orlando and Lake Wales need volunteers

Catholic Charities of Central Florida is looking for hospitality volunteers to staff the front desk of their Mission Market (formerly the food pantry) in Orlando. Volunteers are needed 3-4 hours each week to greet guests, gather food bags, organize the reception area and restock the front counter.

The markets are also looking for individuals or groups (maximum of five) to sort and stock food donations.
-Volunteer shifts in Orlando are at 1771 N. Semoran Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  For more information, call 407-658-1818 ext. 2335.
-Volunteer shifts in Lake Wales are at 644 S. 9th St., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. and 12-4 p.m. and  Fridays, 5-7 p.m. 863-676-1556.

St. Vincent de Paul Orlando Needs You – Great service hours!

Volunteer opportunities are available in our stores and food pantries – great for young people needing community service hours! Continues through the end of July. Check us out at svdporlando.org.

Donate to St. Vincent de Paul Orlando

Help us help others! You can make a difference by donating or shopping at any St. Vincent de Paul Orlando Thrift Store. Your donations allow us to provide furniture and furnishings at no cost to families in need and your purchases provide us the resources to help keep the lights on and people in their homes. Check us out at www.svdporlando.org. To make a tax-deductible donation of large furniture or appliances that help people in need, call our Donation Hotline at 888-986-4483.

Car Donations Help Those in Need

That old clunker sitting in the garage helps St. Vincent de Paul Society of Orlando help others. Donating your vehicle is simple; the pick-up is free and we provide a tax receipt. Please contact us now: 800.322.8284 or visit svdporlando.org

Be a mentor. Change a life.

Catholic Charities of Central Florida Refugee Youth Services Program is seeking adults to serve as mentors for refugee children.  Many of the children we serve have suffered traumatic violence, loss of family and friends, war, and life in a refugee camp. They need your help.

Mentors help our youth with: learning English, understanding homework assignments, and making sense of a new culture. But most of all, mentors are a caring friend and positive role model.

Mentor Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, participate in mentor training and safe environment training, background check and commit to volunteer at least three hours per week.

Sign-up to make a difference today! Contact Jacob: Jacob.miller@cflcc.org, 410-218-4041.

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Medical Clinics need volunteers

Catholic Charities of Central Florida is seeking MDs, PAs, RNs, OBGYNs, EKG Technicians, endocrinologists, orthopedic surgeons, certified health educators, general and nurse practitioners to volunteer at the Lazarus Free Medical Clinic located at the San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado Mission in Wildwood, Monday through Thursday.

Please help us to bring forth God’s mercy to those who are ill and are struggling financially. Our clients are uninsured and living at 200% or below the poverty level. To learn more about serving at the Lazarus Free Medical Clinic, please contact Myrta.Aviles@cflcc.org. Two other clinics also seek volunteers: St. Luke Free Medical and Dental Clinic in Eustis, contact Erin.Burley@cflcc.org and St. Thomas Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud or Kelly.Bender@cflcc.org.

Volunteers are needed to help prevent Homelessness

Clerical and administrative volunteers are needed in Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Family Stability Program in Orlando, Winter Haven, Cocoa and Indialantic. Volunteers help with a variety of areas that can range from answering phones, greeting guests, scheduling appointments, operating copy machines, assisting with data entry, copying, filing and organization. Volunteer hours range between 9 am and 4pm Monday-Friday.

For more information visit cflcc.org/volunteer/.

Volunteers Needed at the JMJ Pregnancy Center

Do you have a passion for helping women and babies in need?  JMJ Pregnancy Centers are looking for volunteer ultrasound technicians. Bilingual is a plus!  Must be a Certified Ultrasound Technician proficient in abdominal ultrasound imaging and measurements. Visit jmjlifecenter.org or call 407-201-5085.

Communications

New app puts faith at your fingertips

The newly redesigned Faith Fit app puts prayers, spiritual reflections, videos, podcasts and the latest news from the Diocese of Orlando right at your fingertips. Search “Faith Fit App” in the Google Play or App Store and download it today! If you previously had the older Faith Fit app, please delete it and download our newest version.

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