The Ministry To The Sick NEEDS you.

The purpose of this ministry is to visit the two hospitals, Florida Altamonte and Florida South, several Nursing homes, and those who are homebound at a time in their lives when they need a prayer, a visit and perhaps the comfort and healing power of Christ in Holy Communion. As a volunteer in this ministry you shadow(visit with another minister) to determine if this is the ministry for you, Diocesan training and ongoing education. Requirement Parishioner, a practicing Catholic, Minister of Holy Communion and FDLE & FBI fingerprinted, This ministry gives you many joys and fulfillment in helping others.

The Parish Anointing of the Sick will be held on the Week-end of Sept 20-21 within all the Saturday and Sunday Masses. Signup will be before all Masses on the porch of the Church.

The Connection Cafe on this week-end will feature the Ministry To the Sick volunteers, if you have any questions about the ministry please be sure to speak with them.

The Bereavement Ministry offers this program in the Fall 2008

Grief is a spiritual journey and the St Mary Magdalen Grief Support Ministry is offering a 6 week Grief Support Program this fall. We would like to cordially invite you to participate. This is a structured program and the information discussed each week builds upon each other. We ask that you commit to attend all six sessions.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn      
When: Wednesday October 8th – November 12, 2008.      
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM      
Where:   St Mary Magdalen Church 861 Maitland Ave,
             Altamonte Springs.  Fl 32701          
             Pope John Paul XXIII (Gold Room)

Parking is available directly on street side of Parish Life Center.

Whether your loss is recent or in the past, all are invited.

We will share our stories, acknowledge our grief, embracing the pain of loss, remember our loved one, find our way through Faith, ask for help, and make peace with God and ourselves