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September 26, 2026 St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 6:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate our 13th annual Soup Bowl Supper at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Guests will indulge in a variety of wine, soups and desserts all generously donated by more than 30 local businesses and restaurants. The evening will consist of a silent and live auction, musical entertainment and testimonials from former residents. This event benefits Pathways to Care (PTC), where we provide respite care for individuals experiencing homelessness and in need of a safe place to heal from illness or injury. •

  • PTC serves over 300 homeless men and women in a normal year. 20% are U.S. veterans.
  • 96 % of residents discharged from Pathways to Care have gone to safe locations.
  • It is one of only 50 facilities of its type in the US and one of the largest with its 34-bed capacity.
  • PTC’s Step 2 is a 20-bed transitional housing program helping residents work towards their employment or educational goals after healing from their initial ailment.

Enjoy soup tastings prepared by area chefs, a silent and live auction along with unique entertainment. Proceeds from this event support Pathways to Care, which provides a safe place to heal for veterans along with homeless men and women recovering from serious illness and injury. Individual tickets are $100.

To purchase tickets, visit the website here.

For more information, please email Renee Baker at rbaker@cflcc.org

Join us on Thursday 8/27 at 6:30 pm in the CONF CENTER (Room 111) to learn more.

Racine Castaldo-Faris, a St. Stephen parishioner is the founder and president of the Call to Action Team Against Human Trafficking, which is a small but mighty support group in Oviedo which partners with local agencies and non-profit organizations in the fight against human trafficking.

She will present information about how to identify trafficking, what to do if you suspect someone is being trafficked and how to support the Call to Action organization in their fight to empower our community to prevent it.

The new ambo was blessed during the Saturday, August 1 Mass.

It was donated by Sandro and Ana Aganovic. The custom wood Ambo was crafted by James and Renee of Renjam WoodArtistry, LLC. It features the imagery of the sower spreading the seed that is the Word of God, as well as the fruit of the vine that the Word produces.

The ambo is the elevated place within the sanctuary where the Word of God is proclaimed, not to be confused with the pulpit which is used for preaching. Just as the altar is the place where the Eucharistic sacrifice takes place, the ambo is the table at which we gather to feast upon the Word during the Liturgy of the Word. The word ambo itself derives from a Greek term meaning mountain or elevation. Thus, the ambo is the mountaintop from which we proclaim the Good News.

Last chance to sign up here.

If you are new to the area, please contact the Parish Office directly.

We will meet at the Welcome Center located at 2850 Lust Road, Apopka, on Saturday August 22 at 9:30 am.

This FREE drive is around Lake Apopka where we will see God’s creatures that inhabit the area.

After the drive join us for lunch at a local favorite restaurant.

Questions? AND to RSVP: Email capymailz@gmail.com

Do you have a welcoming smile and a heart for hospitality? Join our Team! Ushers help welcome parishioners and visitors, assist with seating, the offertory, the collection, Communion, and other needs during Mass.

For more information contact Vera Howard at:

VeraH@st-stephen.com

Join us for fun evening at Arcade Monsters!

Ages 11-18 are welcome.

$23 per person, all you can game.

Chaparones needed

Sign up here.

For more info, contact:
Luis R. Cortes Jr.
lcortes@st-stephen.com
407.699.5683 x251

The Knights of Columbus will have their general membership meeting this Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30pm in Conference Room 111.

All Knights of Columbus and Catholic Men over 18 are invited to come find out how engage with Charity, Unity and Fraternity where we Give, Guard and Grow the Faith of Catholic Men.

The next Saint Vincent de Paul membership meeting will be held on Monday, August 10, at 7:00 pm in Room 111. All are welcome.