Annunciation Catholic Church has such a presence about it. To me this is a "real" church, meaning…read moreit looks and feels like a house of God. Churches in the north eastern part of the US, Rome, and all of Europe have beautifully architectural churches that resemble the era during Christ's time on earth. They're magnificent, grand, and sacred as is our God. Annunciation is one of the few churches in the Orlando area that is regal in style and stature. You can feel the presence of God here.
At the entrance there are candles for one to light for your personal reason, and statues of saints lining the walls. They too need to remembered for their faith. In the center a large basin that stands; filled with holy water to dip you r fingers in and bless oneself making the sign of the cross. The alter representing the table of the last supper Jesus had with his disciples stands in the center. Behind the alter resides the shrine, or the tabernacle, a shiny gold rectangular structure that serves as a place for the exclusive reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. There are beautiful glass stained windows on the side walls each projecting one of the Stages of the Cross (Jesus' final hours) so we can be reminded of the sacrificial lamb given for our salvation.
Here are held daily masses, baptisms, confirmations, and other vigils and blessings. Outside is the Grotto (historic cave like area) where you'll here the sounds of water trickle among the rocks beholding Mother Mary. Here you may relax, meditate, and pray; have private time with the Lord or Mary.
Annunciation host many community events from retreats, fall festivals, carnivals, fundraisers, etc. They value community and family and have these events so we may congregate as one.
There is a Sunday school, a pre-school, and an elementary school with it's own play ground and field for soccer, baseball, and the like. There is always some activity going on every day from several daily masses to weekly Eucharist Adorations. Annunciation preserves the traditions that the Roman Catholic Church was founded.
The Very Reverend Stephen Parks, and the other wonderful servant deacons that host the masses, each are charismatic and engaging, and have a beautiful way of interpreting and explaining God's word. We read passages from the Bible then reflect on its meaning, identifying situations in our lives and/or learn to implement the word of God in our lives.
Come and visit one of several daily masses or weekend services. You'll make this your home quite rapidly. It doesn't mean you'll stop going to your current affiliated church if you choose. You'll have another place to pray and serve spending more time with God.