Orlando Catholic Singles

Orlando Catholic Singles was formed to provide spiritual, social, and service activities for its members in a safe Christian atmosphere, encouraging a deeper relationship with God and support for one another. Membership is open to anyone single (never married, divorced, or widowed). For more information, call Terry at 407-761-1506 or Mike at 407-894-2246.

Ministry to Traveling Catholics

For your convenience while traveling, you may locate Catholic churches and their Mass schedules by calling 1-800-MASS-TIMES (1-800-627-7846) or on the web: www.MassOnLine.com.

Catholic Charities

The primary purpose of Catholic Charities is to provide human services to the nine-county area of the Diocese of Orlando. Its aim is to reduce poverty, support families and empower communities. No one is denied service due to inability to pay. Among its many services they have available are a family assistance program, a food pantry and a counseling service. For more information, call 407-658-1818.

Counseling is available at Catholic Charities: Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships, with your children, with your job? Do you need someone to talk to? The Catholic Charities Counseling Center is here to help. Dedicated professional counselors provide counseling for children, teenagers, individuals, families, couples, married couples, and those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Bilingual counselors and evening hours are available. Fees are affordable and according to income. Call 1-888/658-2828 today!

Adult Day Care Center

Is there a senior citizen in your family or neighborhood who is looking for socialization and interesting activities with people their own age? Saint Mary Magdalene Adult Center, in Altamonte Springs, provides seniors a safe environment with stimulating activities. Rates are reasonable. If needed, a nurse is available for medication and health monitoring. For more information call Phyllis Fox at 407-832-9630.

Carmelite Order Invitation

The Carmelite Order (an association of Catholic lay persons) at Saints Peter & Paul Church, Winter Park, invites you to its monthly meetings in the parish hall. The meetings are held every first Saturday of the month and are preceded by the rosary and Mass, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Carmina King at 407-628-3469, Magdlyn Olander at 407-699-8835 or Tita Cruzada at 407-657-1181.

Happy Hands!

Seamstresses needed! The Diocese of Orlando Mission Office needs volunteers to cut and/or sew simple uniforms for the children studying at the schools in our Sister Diocese in the Dominican Republic. The fabric and pattern are provided and only your time and talent are needed. This is an opportunity to help with the missions and not leave the comfort of your own home. To volunteer or for more information, please call the Mission Office at 407-246-4890. The Mission Office appreciates the continued support of their work.

Circle of Support for Grief

An ongoing group offering information, practical help, and emotional support to cope with grief meets at the VITAS Office, 5151 Adanson Street, Orlando. The group meets Friday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. It is open to the public and offered at no charge. Participants are required to register in advance by calling Maureen at 407-691-4549.

The Florida Catholic

The staff of The Florida Catholic offers prayers each morning for the Catholic Church, world leaders, prayers for peace, and personal intentions of its readers. If you have an intention you would like offered up, please submit it to www.thefloridacatholic.org and by mail to: The Florida Catholic, P.O. Box 609512, Orlando, FL32860-9512 or Fax: 407-660-2977.

Volunteers Needed!

The Office for the Farmworker Ministry in Apopka provides tutoring for middle and high school students in the Apopka area. The after-school programs are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays. The success of these programs depends on volunteers who are able to give at least two hours a week to tutor reading, math, or other subjects. Training and support are provided by the ministry. Contact Sheila at 407-886-5151 or ladysheila@earthlink.net for more information.

Help for Troubled/Stressed Marriages

If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you have grown cold and distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or are thinking about it; RETROUVAILLE can help. It has helped thousands. For more information call (407) 977-8136. You may call anonymously. All names held in strictest confidence. Not counseling or group therapy.

Grief Support Group

A support group meets Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Aloma Methodist Church, 3045 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park. Sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, this is offered to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one so they may cope with the loss and adapt to changes in daily life. There is no charge, but registration is requested. Call Maureen at 407-691-4549.

Mission Office Seeking Volunteers

The Mission Office of the Diocese of Orlando is seeking two long-term missioners to work and minister in our sister diocese in the Dominican Republic. One of the positions is for a supervisor of our Catholic schools, and the other is for a catechist to establish a total faith formation program. Candidates need to be fluent in Spanish, have a Bachelor’s degree, able to walk in mountainous terrain, and can commit to two years of service. A living stipend, travel expenses, and health and life insurance will be provided.

For more information go to www.orlandodiocese.org/departments/mission or call Ann Farrell at 407-246-4893.