The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sat, Aug 15.
LECTIO
DIVINA
Lectio divina is a method of prayer from the monastic tradition of Christianity. It is translated as “holy reading,” “divine reading”, “meditative reading,” or “spiritual reading.”
IGNATIAN GOSPEL CONTEMPLATION
Ignatian contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart and stirs up thoughts and emotions and is suited especially for the Gospels.
Weekly Reflection
Take Courage
08-09-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Poor Peter. Try as he might, he just cannot conquer his fears. The rough seas in today's Gospel unsettle the disciples - even Peter, who had been a fisherman all his life and must have weathered storms like this before. They are so scared that they are terrified at the sight of the Lord. They cry out to him, not in relief, but in fear. Jesus immediately reassures them, telling them to take courage. As if to prove that what he's seeing is real, Peter challenges the Lord to invite him to walk on the water as well. But when he obeys, his fear gets the best of him; he panics and starts to sink. "O you of little faith"—Jesus says as he reaches out to save him—"why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31). Peter doubted because his fear drowned out his faith. In a Hollywood script, Peter — the Rock — would never again let his fears overcome his faith. But we know that he does — three times! — on Good Friday. May this be a lesson to us. Our lives may feel like a boat tossed about on high waves, making us anxious or fearful over and over again. But as with Peter, may our faith always be there, ready once again to conquer our fears.
What will help remind you to turn to your faith in times of anxiety?
No teman
Pobre Pedro. Por más que lo intenta, simplemente no logra vencer sus temores. El mar agitado del Evangelio de hoy inquieta a los discípulos, incluso a Pedro, quien había sido pescador toda su vida y seguramente había capeado tormentas como esta anteriormente. Están tan asustados que sienten pavor al ver al Señor. Le gritan, no con alivio, sino con miedo. Jesús los tranquiliza de inmediato, invitándolos a cobrar ánimo. Como queriendo comprobar que lo que ve es real, Pedro desafía al Señor a que lo invite a caminar también sobre las aguas. Pero al obedecer, el miedo se apodera de él; entra en pánico y comienza a hundirse. "Hombre de poca fe —dice Jesús mientras extiende la mano para salvarlo—, ¿por qué has dudado?" (Mateo 14, 31). Pedro dudó porque su miedo ahogó su fe. En un guion de Hollywood, Pedro —la Roca— jamás volvería a permitir que sus temores vencieran a su fe. Pero sabemos que sí lo hace —¡tres veces!— el Viernes Santo. Que esto nos sirva de lección. Puede que sintamos nuestras vidas como una barca sacudida por grandes olas, que nos llena de ansiedad o temor una y otra vez. Pero, al igual que con Pedro, que nuestra fe esté siempre presente, lista una vez más para vencer nuestros miedos.
¿Qué te ayudará a recordar recurrir a tu fe en momentos de ansiedad?
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Catechists Needed
We are seeking catechists for our Adult Faith Formation program.
If you feel called to serve in this important ministry, please contact Ms. Mercedes at 407-886-4602, ext. 302, or visit the parish office to speak with her for more information.
Marian Catechist Home Study Group
Registration will take place the weekend of Aug 15/16 before all Masses.
Monthly discussion meetings will be held on the first Saturday of each month from September through June at 10:00am in the Faith Formation Building Room #1.
Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
Support St. Vincent de Paul Orlando
Help make a difference by donating gently used items to St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Thrift Stores.
Baptism Preparation
Are you an adult who has not yet received the Sacrament of Baptism?
Baptism preparation classes begin on Sun, Aug 9, in the Faith Formation Building.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Patriotic Brunch
The St. Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women invites all women to a Patriotic Brunch at the St. Francis Parish Center.
Faith Formation Parent Meeting
The first parent meeting for students enrolled in the Catholic Youth Enrichment (CYE) program will take place in the church on Tue, Aug 18, or Wed, Aug 19.




