Some things to know about Ash Wednesday In the Table of Liturgical Days, which ranks the different liturgical celebrations and seasons, Ash Wednesday ties for second in ranking — along with Christmas, Epiphany, Ascension, Pentecost, Sundays of Advent, Lent and Easter, and a few others. But Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, … Continue reading Ash Wednesday 101
Seminole County Special Olympics
Special Olympics Florida hosted its Seminole County Summer Games on Saturday morning, February 16 at Lake Mary Prep School, 650 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary, FL. Olympians, family and friends, and volunteers began arriving shortly after 8:00 AM. Athletes competed in track, cycling, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Due to the expert coordination of the Special Olympics, competition was not … Continue reading Seminole County Special Olympics
Knights announce Novena for Repentance, Renewal and Rebuilding
For several months, the Knights of Columbus has had the privilege of undertaking a nationwide pilgrimage of the incorrupt heart of St. Jean Vianney. We have been deeply moved to see the impact of this relic on the faithful, and particularly on priests and seminarians as they implore the intercession of the patron saint of … Continue reading Knights announce Novena for Repentance, Renewal and Rebuilding
Council 5357 Funded March for Life Trip
On January 12, 2019 Twenty Nine (29) Pilgrims from our Council 5357, Nativity Parish, All Souls Parish, St Mary Magdalen Parish, and Annunciation Parish assembled at the Council 5357 Hall in Sanford, to participate in the March for Life St. Augustine 2019. All were treated to a tasty breakfast of bagels and other pastries, with … Continue reading Council 5357 Funded March for Life Trip
Florida Catholic Conference Celebrates 50 Years
(February 1, 2019) The Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) was established on February 1, 1969, as an agency of the Catholic bishops of Florida. The five founding bishops served the four dioceses comprising the Province of Miami at the time: Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll of Miami; Bishop Paul F. Tanner of St. Augustine; Bishop William D. Borders … Continue reading Florida Catholic Conference Celebrates 50 Years
First Annual Council Chili Cook-off
A lot of people know about the awesome slow-smoked pulled pork we cook, but we've got a growing repertoire of delicious delicacies you may not have heard about. OK, so most people would not consider chili to be "delicate"; it certainly is delicious. Six brother Knights brought a pot full of the spicy stew to … Continue reading First Annual Council Chili Cook-off
Litany of Humility – Deliver me, Jesus
O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved... From the desire of being extolled ... From the desire of being honored ... From the desire of being praised ... From the desire of being preferred to others... From the … Continue reading Litany of Humility – Deliver me, Jesus