Jan 4, 2024 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS | Traditionally on the feast of the Holy Innocents, Dec. 28, 2023, St. Mary Magdalen parishioners offer a prayer service and add ornaments on the Tree of Life to remember the Holy Innocents who died at the hands of Herod, as well as all those children lost through miscarriage, abortion, accident or illness.…

Jan 4, 2024 PORT ORANGE | The closing hymn at a Mass Dec. 17, 2023, was a bit of a shock to Mary DeSalvo. Instead of joining in the recessional song, DeSalvo found herself serenaded by the entire congregation, led by the children of the parish, in a joyous rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Following Mass, a community celebration…

Jan 4, 2024 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you this new year! As we journeyed with our Blessed Mother Mary and her spouse, St. Joseph, through the Advent and Christmas seasons, we heard Scripture readings about the desire for a child and the wondrous work of God…

Jan 4, 2024 WILDWOOD | Gloria Zappone is familiar with Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Lazarus Medical Clinic. It was during a wellness visit she mentioned her hearing loss and learned about the audiology clinic. Partially deaf and with only one hearing aid in poor condition, she could only communicate with her son via written word. Zappone’s hope…