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St. John XXIII Catholic Church
13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | P 239-561-2245 | F 239-561-3713 | www.johnxxiii.netApril 8, 2018
St. John XXIII Catholic Parish in Fort Myers, Inc. a Florida non-profit corporation
J E S U S I T R U S T I N Y O U
DivineMercySunday
MASS SCHEDULEDaily Masses:Monday-Saturday, 8:00amRosary-7:30am (Mon.-Sat.)Divine Mercy after 8am MassWeekend Masses:Saturday Mass 8:00am, 4:00pm, Vietnamese Mass 8:00pmSunday, 7:15am, 9:15am, & 11:15amSpanish Mass: 1:15pm first Sunday each monthReconciliation:Saturday 8:30-9:00amFirst Friday Adoration:Friday 8:30-9:00amPastorRev. Robert Tabbert
Parochial VicarsFr. Saji Ellickal [email protected] Fr. Lawrence M. [email protected] Rich [email protected] Nick [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-Noon | 1:00-4:00pm239-561-2245
The Mission of St. John XXIII Catholic Church is to actively engage all those who desire to more fully accept and live out the message of Christ, welcoming and respecting all people regardless of background, history, race or color, as we strive to nurture spiritual growth and personal holiness on our journey to become more responsible stewards of God’s gifts.
Pastoral TeamBusiness ManagerHolly [email protected]______________________Maintenance SupervisorRob Erp 239-561-2245______________________ Dir. of Faith FormationChris [email protected] 239-561-7499______________________ BookkeeperAna [email protected]______________________ ReceptionistMaryAnn [email protected]______________________ Admin. AssistantJennifer [email protected]______________________ Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement Jennifer [email protected]______________________ Bulletin EditorColleen [email protected]______________________ Director of Music [email protected]______________________ Thrift Store ManagerCynthia [email protected] S. Tamiami Trail #110Ft. Myers, FL 33908
______________________ Coordinator/High School& Young Adult MinistryBeth [email protected] 239-561-3022______________________Assistant Coordinatorof High School MinistryCandace [email protected] 239-561-3022______________________Coordinator/Middle School& Young Adult MinistryKelly [email protected] 239-561-3022______________________ Faith Formation AssistantTrisha [email protected] 239-561-7499 ______________________ Office AssistantBrenda [email protected]______________________ Admin. AssistantBarbara [email protected]
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES:
THE 2018 MASS BOOK IS NOW OPEN FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. To insure availability throughout the year, we must limit requests for the English speaking
Masses to no more than (2) weekend Masses and (2) weekday Masses for the entire year. Other options will remain available: Tabernacle Candle $15 per week, Eucharistic Host $15 per week.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: A priest is on call 7 days a week, 24hrs a day for these hospitals:Health Park - St. Columbkille Church 239-489-3973Lee Memorial - St. Francis Xavier Church 239-334-2161Gulf Coast - St. John XXIII239-561-2245RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT: You are able to receive the Sacrament of the Sick before being admitted to a facility.St. Columbkille - Hope Hospice239-489-39739470 Health Park Circle,Ft. Myers, FL St. Raphael - Lehigh Acres Health & Rehab Center239-369-21941550 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FLHope Hospice 239-369-1831 1201 Wings Way, Lehigh Acres, FLSt. Leo - Hope Hospice239-992-090127200 Imperial Pkwy,Bonita Springs, FLSt. Vincent de Paul - Discovery Village 239-693-08182073 Lafayette St, Ft. Myers, FLSt. Vincent de Paul - Promise Hospital 239-693-08182073 Lafayette St, Ft. Myers, FL
Saturday 4:00 PMLECTORS: R. Sombers, S. Foley, J. Sombers
SERVERS: O. Rose, J. Rose, J. MillanSunday, 7:15 AM
LECTORS: T. Howe, L. Izral, B. MurraySERVERS: A. Villiers, N. Villiers
Sunday, 9: 15 AMLECTORS: C. Lazo, P. McKenna, J. Swartz SERVERS: E. Venglar, J. Evers, K. Lambert
Sunday, 11:15 AMLECTORS: P. Mattras, J. Cahill, J. McGrail
SERVERS: L. Baumgardner, D. Baumgardner, L. Chung
Minis t e r Schedu l eApril 14th & April 15th
Mass Inten t i on s
April 15th 2018 - READINGS• 1ST READING Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 • 2ND READING 1 JN 2:1-5A• GOSPEL LK 24:35-48
April 8, 2018
Saturday, April 7th8:00 AM + Erika & Family by Natasa West
4:00 PM + Elizabeth Lehmkuhl by Angelo & Catherine8:00 PM Special Intention
Sunday, April 8th7:15 AM + Lawrence Marino by Deborah Marino
9:15 AM + Luigi DeFrancesa by his friend11:15 AM + Shirley Kittenplan by the St. John XXIII Pastoral Team
THERE WILL NO LONGER BE A 5PM SUNDAY MASSMonday, April 9th
8:00 AM + Donna Holas by Mr. & Mrs. A.J. FordTuesday, April 10th
8:00 AM + Ralph Schaake by Richard Schaake Wednesday, April 11th
8:00 AM + Barbara Brown Ullman by the Downey family Thursday, April 12th
8:00 AM + Monse Terrant by the Burke familyFriday, April 13th
8:00 AM + Raymond LaPlaca by Terry & Joan McLeanSaturday, April 14th
8:00 AM + Glenn Hurt by Wendy Hurt4:00 PM + Ted Feindt by George & Roseann Spiwak8:00 PM PRAY FOR PEACE & ALL WHO HAVE DIED
Sunday, April 15th7:15 AM + Susan Groetz by Ellen Werle & Jim Sak
9:15 AM + Schleimer & Lange families by St. John XXIII11:15 AM + Mark Pepe by his wife & children
There will no longer be a 5pm Sunday Mass.
Download Our Parish App!Help foster a stronger parish life at St. John XXIII and better engage theNew Evangelization.Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone’s app store for myparish. You can also text the word “APP” to 88202!
Pastoral TeamBusiness ManagerHolly [email protected]______________________Maintenance SupervisorRob Erp 239-561-2245______________________ Dir. of Faith FormationChris [email protected] 239-561-7499______________________ BookkeeperAna [email protected]______________________ ReceptionistMaryAnn [email protected]______________________ Admin. AssistantJennifer [email protected]______________________ Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement Jennifer [email protected]______________________ Bulletin EditorColleen [email protected]______________________ Director of Music [email protected]______________________ Thrift Store ManagerCynthia [email protected] S. Tamiami Trail #110Ft. Myers, FL 33908
______________________ Coordinator/High School& Young Adult MinistryBeth [email protected] 239-561-3022______________________Assistant Coordinatorof High School MinistryCandace [email protected] 239-561-3022______________________Coordinator/Middle School& Young Adult MinistryKelly [email protected] 239-561-3022______________________ Faith Formation AssistantTrisha [email protected] 239-561-7499 ______________________ Office AssistantBrenda [email protected]______________________ Admin. AssistantBarbara [email protected]
April 8, 2018
n Saturday, April 7thMass 4pm - NEW TIMEVietnamese Mass 8pm_____________________________
n Sunday, April 8thDivine Mercy SundayHospitality after all MassesMystagogy - Session I 9:15amDivine Mercy Service 3pmNO SUNDAY 5PM MASSConfirmation - Year I & II/CCR 6pm_____________________________
n Monday, April 9thMen’s Gospel Forum/CCR 7amCraftie Ladies/Villas 1pmKofC/CCR 7pm_____________________________
n Tuesday, April 10thOpening the Word/CCR 9amBereavement 1pmSpanish Rosary/Cry Room 6pmBible Study Matthew: the King and His Kingdom/CCR 6:30pmBoy Scouts/Villa 7pm_____________________________
n Wednesday, April 11thBlessed Little Angels/St. Cecilia's Catholic Church 10amFaith Formation - Session I 4:15pmFaith Formation - Session II 6pmMiddle School Youth Group 6pm_____________________________
n Thursday, April 12thParish Advisory Council Meeting/CCR 8:45amCommunity Outreach/CCR 7pm_____________________________
n Friday, April 13th_____________________________
n Saturday, April 14thMass 4pm - NEW TIMEVietnamese Mass 8pm_____________________________
n Sunday, April 15thHospitality after all MassesMystagogy - Session II/Living Your Strengths 9:15amNO SUNDAY 5PM MASSConfirmation Rehearsal/CCR 6pm_____________________________
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DivineMercyDEVOTION OF
by: Mike Navarro
DIVINE MERCY BACKGROUND IN THE CHURCHTo open the millennium Pope John Paul II declared that the Second Sunday of Easter would become the Feast of Divine Mercy, and he exhorted the faithful to participate in the Divine Mercy Devotion.On the first Feast of Divine Mercy, celebrated on April 30, 2000, he canonized St. Faustina.St. Faustina, a Sister from Poland, lived from 1905-1938 (33 years old). She entered the Apostolic Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy at the age of 20. She mystically received over 17 extraordinary private revelations from Jesus, the Divine Mercy chaplet prayer, and the Divine Mercy Image.Since the year 2000, every pope (JPII, BXVI, and Francis) has celebrated the Vatican’s Divine Mercy Mass, and the Divine Mercy Service at 3:00 from the Chair of Peter. In so doing, our Holy Fathers have put their imprimatur on this powerful devotion.Another true sign was on April 2, 2005, after the Divine Mercy Vigil Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Cathedral, JPII passed away. Pope John Paul II was canonized on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2014.Last year Pope Francis culminated the Year of Mercy when he celebrated the Vatican’s Divine Mercy Service. Divine Mercy Devotion (Pray the Chaplet, Participate in the Novena, and Attend Divine Mercy Celebration Service)Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, a five minute prayer.The Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday, March 30th and ends the following Saturday. Each day the chaplet is prayed for certain souls: • Day 1: All sinners• Day 2: Priest and Religious• Day 3: Devout and Faithful Souls• Day 4: Those Who Do Not Believe in God• Day 5: Those Who Have Separated Themselves from the Church• Day 6: Meek and Humble Souls and the Souls of Little Children• Day 7: Souls Who Venerate and Glorify My Mercy• Day 8: Those Detained in Purgatory• Day 9: Those Who Have Become Lukewarm in FaithJesus’ special promise to those who complete the Divine Mercy Novena, go to confession, and receive communion on Divine Mercy Sunday: “…shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day are open all the divine floodgates through which graces flow.” Attend the Divine Mercy Celebration Service. At the service the Image is Displayed, Blessed, and Venerated, and personal articles are also blessed. The image has the five wounds of Jesus. Emanating from the heart of Jesus is a pale ray and a red ray. The pale ray symbolizes the water which cleanses and purifies and the red ray represents the blood which gives new life to souls. Words inscribed on the image are “Jesus, I Trust in You.” Jesus’ Promises to People who recite and spread the Devotion of Divine Mercy:“Souls who spread the honor of my mercy I shield through their entire life and at the hour of death will receive great mercy.”When you pray the chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the Just Judge, but as the Merciful Savior.”CLOSINGOur Holy Fathers have told us that Divine Mercy is the greatest attribute of God, and it is especially needed in our modern, secular times.All are invited to attend our Divine Mercy Service to receive these powerful graces and blessings of Mercy.
Elaine Quan Ryan NovajaskyJan SmithLynne HaugheyLinda SayresCarol ClausenGreysen GregoryLinda KircherBob & Vikki McCamyMichael & Toni GleesonErik JohnsonDiane MaternaKaren BerardiKathy MartindaleJudy HuntSam & Colleen SaputoPaul A. Lochner Jr.Ron HudepohlCecy Mickey
Joe Ricci Joanne NeilNancy KueflerDianne KraljGail ModdemanAgnes BollesGeoff DaviesLydia SantosMarlene LaRoseRaymond ManckeKay NervieJill LoudenRob WingPeg GrecoNatalie RichardMario LenoBruce Hoyt Anne Grace KillionElena Piazza
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Please remember in your prayers all of our parish family and friends who suffer physically, emotionally or spiritually, especially:
These names are kept in the bulletin for one month. If you would like continual prayer, please add your name to the prayer book in the Narthex. The best way to ensure your loved ones are consistently prayed for within our greater E-Prayer Community - email Betsy Engelbrecht at [email protected] names will be circulated to an ever-growing list of people who will pray for them by name!
Pray e r Li s t
In Honor of: All Confirmandi
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Life is changed, not ended. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!Bruce HoytLt. Christopher Raguso, Fireman, USAFJeffrey Curtin HoustonRon Myrick
Prayers forEternal Life
CREDIT CARD POLICY:We MUST request that any credit card transactions made at St. John XXIII be a minimum of $25. Thank You!
Ways t o Memo r i a l i z eFor requests to memorialize a loved one, you may call or stop in our Parish office.
FYI
PRAYER FOR DIVINE MERCY
April 8th, 2018
JESUS I TRUST IN YOU
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury
of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and
increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we
might not despair nor become despondent, but with great
confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is love
and mercy itself. Amen.
Those who are new to our Parish this year, and those who’ve been coming for years without being registered, we need your help in staying organized and planning for our future needs. Having an accurate database of our parishioners will help us know where and how we need to grow. Thank you to everyone who registered with our Parish. If you have not received a welcome letter, please call the Parish Office to confirm your registration. All new parishioners, and those interested in registering in our Parish, are invited to attend The New Parishioner Orientation will take place on Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at 12:30pm.This is your opportunity to become informed and active members of the Parish and participate in our various ministries. Registering at St. John XXIII is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community. Please let the parish office know your email address OR you can even update it on the Parish Website! www.johnxxiii.net Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, Baptisms or serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism request a letter stating that they are parishioners. To receive such a letter, one must be registered in the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to stewardship of time, talent and treasure. One means of verifying participation is through the use of parish offertory envelopes. If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish or are unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your prayerful support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory basket.
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• Have You Listened to Our Podcasts? Listen to our weekly inspirational messages from Father Bob and homilies from Mass. Visit our site weekly at johnxxiii.podbean.com
• “Like” our Facebook Page! For all the latest happenings and inspirational messages “Like” us on Facebook. Just search “St. John XXIII Catholic Church”.
• Our Weekly Newsletter: Visit our website, johnxxiii.net, scroll down to “Stay Connected” and enter your email address.
• Download Our Parish App: Foster a stronger parish life at St. John XXIII and better engage the New Evangelization. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone’s app store for myparish. You can also text the word “APP” to 88202!
• St. John XXIII Catholic Church Mass Times: Stay up to date and visit: http://johnxxiii.net/info/new-mass-schedule/ for our Mass schedule.
• Directory of Perpetual Adoration Chapels: If you are visiting, vacationing or away from home, you can find churches that provide Adoration by visiting http://www.therealpresence.org/states/perp.htm
• Interested in Serving our Parish Family During Mass? Men, women and teens may serve as a Greeter, Usher, Lector, or Eucharistic Minister. Please contact the parish office at (239) 561-2245, if you feel called to serve in any of these areas, we can use your time and talent!
• Low Gluten Hosts: If you are interested in receiving low gluten hosts at Mass, then please go to the Sacristy before Mass starts to make your request with a Sacristan.
• Coffee & Donuts Hospitality: Additional people needed after the 7:15am, 9:15am, 11:15am Sunday Masses, to help with coffee and donuts hospitality. You would be part of a team that would rotate on a monthly basis. You must go through the volunteer process. For information contact Jennifer Baumgardner in the office at (239) 561-2245
• Replacing Your Appliances? Please consider giving your old ones to our Thrift Store. Gently used appliances 7 years old or less that are in good working order can be sold at our Thrift Store. Please email [email protected] and Cynthia, our store manager will contact you to schedule a pick-up. The Thrift Store is located at 15200 S. Tamiami Trail #110 in Ft. Myers, FL (call 239) 433-4097 or visit their website at www.bpjthrift.com
• Nonperishable Donations: When you are coming to Mass, please consider dropping off any nonperishable items in designated baskets located in the Narthex. These items help supply our food pantries and help those in need.
• FREE Rosary Repair: Send broken rosaries in a padded envelope to: Betty & Dick Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd., #502, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931. Rosaries will be returned within a week of receipt. Old or broken rosaries may also be donated, repaired and sent to the missions. For more information email: [email protected] or call Dick at (239) 463-3993
• Bereavement & Beyond: If you have lost a loved one, we offer a safe, supportive place to deal with this life changing event. The Bereavement and Beyond Group meets each Tuesday from 1pm-3pm in the Community Room. For more information contact the Parish office at (239) 561-2245
• Please Remember to Recycle! Our recycle bin is located to the far right of the Vietnamese Statue near the other side of the parking lot. Thank you for taking care of our common home!
• If you are hospitalized at Gulf Coast Hospital and would like to be visited by one of our Eucharistic Ministers or our Parish nurses, please let the Hospital Admissions Office know you are from our parish and contact our parish office, as well. Once you go home, if you are unable to attend Mass and would like to have the Eucharist brought to you, please call the parish office. (239) 561-2245
General Announcements
Lord God, Almighty Father,Creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces.Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen
PFC Bryan BardSean BallMajor Bart BomaStaff Sgt. Dennis CosgroveSgt. Phil DelliboviStaff Sgt. Chris Dominski2nd Lt. Andrew Dugan, Army Captain Andrew DuguaySgt. Jared GaudetTech Sgt Jeffrey K. Green1st Lt. Kellyn HallAndrew Herman1st Lt. Paige HortmanSgt. Kathleen HudepohlPFC Michael P HughesSPC Michael JednakPFC Andrew KanopkhMichael KlemCapt. Bradley D. Laux2nd Lt. Jacob Mundo, ArmyLCPL Nick Mundo
SRA Anthony PadulaLCP James PalenikMaster SGT Peter ParisonSgt. Justin Pingicer, ArmyLt. Col. Brady SextonSPC Kristen ThompsonChristian Troutner, US NavyAlex Zizzo, US Navy MedicPFC Jordan Feil, USAHayden LindeAaron Crump, USCGPFC Nathaniel Broemmel Lt. Com. Mark BuonomoCol. Scott C. WoodwardPrivate Nicholas Loeb, ARNGStaff Sgt. Alec DeLucaAndrew Hawkinson, USN Cavalry Scout Specialist,Ryan Silva, Army2nd Lt. Greg Fry, USMC
New Parish ioner s
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Mark & Maria DinsmorePaul & Gina MojslMark Robichaud & Joyce LozinskiStanley & Andrea Leonhardt
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Fai t h Fo rma t i o nContact Chris Biel | 561-7499 | [email protected]
THIS WEEK IN FAITH FORMATION:We are quickly approaching the end of our Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation year. Here is the schedule until the end of the year: 4/11: Faith Formation Classes4/18: NO Faith Formation, Confirmation at 6:30pm4/25: NO Faith Formation, Sacrament Preparation for Year II students and parents 6:00pm-7:15pm5/2: Last Class for Faith Formation5/9: Mandatory Rehearsal for First Holy Communion• 4:15pm-5:30pm Rehearsal for AM ceremony• 6:00pm-7:15pm Rehearsal for PM ceremonyCONFIRMATION YEAR II STUDENTS: There is a Mandatory Rehearsal on Sunday April 15th from 6:00pm-7:15pm. One parent or Sponsor needs to attend. On Wednesday April 18th the Confirmation ceremony is at 6:30pm with line up at 5:30pm in the Community Room. SACRAMENT PREPARATION: Baptism: Congratulations on your decision to baptize your child! At Saint John XXIII we are happy to help your family prepare for the celebration. Baptisms are offered for registered members of Saint John XXIII and are scheduled only after the preparation process is completed by the parents. Please do not make arrangements for family members until you have actually received a date. Contact the office at 561-2245 for more information or to begin the process.FIRST COMMUNION (also called First Eucharist) and First Reconciliation: Children in First grade or above, who have expressed a desire and willingness and are attending Mass, are welcome to begin the two year process of preparing for these Sacraments. The first year consists of regular attendance at Faith Formation classes or through a Diocesan Catholic school. (Either St. Francis Xavier or St. Andrew) The second year continues those classes, but also adds in direct Sacramental Preparation (Reconciliation and Communion) sessions. Contact Chris at 561-7499 for more information or to begin the process. Parents who Home school their children must contact the office during Year I. CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation is also a two year process that now begins at the start of 9th Grade and is celebrated in the Fall of 11th grade. (Older teens are certainly welcome also!). Each year consists of Faith Formation through the parish Youth Group or a Diocesan Catholic school (Bishop Verot) as well as scheduled Confirmation classes and a retreat. Please note: Students from Bishop Verot must register and attend the preparation classes at the beginning of 9th grade. If you are entering the 9th grade or would like more information on our program, Contact Chris at 561-7499 for more information or to begin the process.
Opening the Word is a weekly Bible Study exploring the upcoming Sunday Readings.When? Tuesday Mornings from 9am-10am
All Are Invited to Opening The Word!
We will use the parish resource, Formed.org to prepare for the Readings that we hear each Sunday.To register go to www.formed.org and use parish code: 1823ee to see Catholic content 24/7.We will watch a short video (7-10 minutes), share what the Readings say to us, and discuss how we can apply them to our lives.This Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning in the church community room from 9am-10am
All are Welcome!
The Next Session: Tuesday, April 10th
ADULT FAITH
Educa t i o nVACATION BIBLE SCHOOLDEADLINE IS MAY 7
J E F F C A V I N S B I B L E S T U D Y
JOIN OUR BIBLE STUDY
This 24 week study will be offered in 3-8 week sessions. To join our study and register, go to www.ascensionpress.com and create an account. Follow the instructions to join our study and register online. You will purchase your study set book at this time and it will be shipped directly to you.Contact for this bible study is: Edith Trafford at [email protected]
APRIL 10TH - MAY 29TH 6:30-8:00PM n
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Youth Ministry - 561-3022 xt 107
Young Adult Ministry - 561-3022 xt 107Contact Beth Benham | [email protected] Contact Kelly Evers | [email protected]
HSYG Contact Beth Benham | [email protected] Contact Candace Woodworth | [email protected] Contact Kelly Evers | [email protected]
Welcoming All Young Adults 18 -39
High School Youth GroupHSYG - Sundays 6pm to 7:30pm
Join Our Facebook Group: Rooted at St. John XXIII for updates and local happenings.
MSYG & HSYG Sav e t h e Dat e s • April 22 - Altar Server Appreciation Party 2-4pm• May 6 - HSYG End of the Year Celebration 6-8pm• May 16 - MSYG End of the Year Celebration 6-7:30pm• June 18-22 - Just 5 Days Mission Trip
• April 8 - Confirmation Session for Year I & Year II• April 15 - Confirmation Rehearsal Year II (Mandatory)• April 15 - NO HSYG FOR YEAR I• April 18 - Confirmation for Year II
Thinking about joining the Catholic Church, but feel a little lost? The RCIA inquiry stage is the starting place for adults who are thinking about entering the Catholic Church.“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10In the inquiry stage, you’re just finding out about Jesus, Christianity, and the Catholic Church. Talk to people, walk around in our shoes for a bit and get a feel for the place. As an inquirer, you’re not yet sure exactly what you think about the Catholic Church. Your main task here is to develop your faith a little bit, get to know Christ, prayer, the Catholic Church, and how Christians live. That’s the only way you can make an informed decision about entering the Catholic Church.
Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation?Just as bodies and minds grow, Catholics believe that the soul also needs to grow in the life of grace. The Sacrament of Confirmation builds on the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Holy Communion, completing the process of initiation into the Catholic community.
Want to Hear More?Please call the parish office at (239) 561-2245 and make an appointment to meet with Father Bob.
For questions please contact Ginny Whelan at:(239) 362-1283 or email: [email protected]
Chris t i an Ini t ia t i on Sess i on s
THIS WEEK: This session will focus on the layout of the Bible and practice finding specific verses. Then we will review the Catholic Teen Bible so kids can find the answers most important to their age group.
MASS AT 9:15AM WITH SESSION TO FOLLOWTime changes are noted
Middle School Youth GroupMSYG - Wednesdays 6pm to 7:15pm
• April 11 - Bible, how does it work?• April 18 - NO MSYG CONFIRMATION
• May 3 - Rooted will meet at 7pm
Apr i l :4/8: Mystagogy - Topic: Transformed
4/15: Mystagogy - Topic: Living Your Strengths
4/22: Mystagogy - Topic: Living Your Strengths
4/29: Mystagogy - Topic: Discipleship
S T A T I O N S O F T H E C R O S SThankYou!
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• Nuestra siguiente misa en español será el Domingo 6 de Mayo a las 1:15pm.
• Los invitamos a que nos acompañen al rezo del Rosario todos los Martes a las 6:00pm dentro de la Iglesia.
• Quien desee participar en la misa como lector u otras actividades pueden contactarnos también a nuestra dirección de correo.
• Dirija todas sus inquietudes, peticiones y preguntas Nuestro correo electrónico para cualquier información o petición que deseen: [email protected]
• Visite nuestro Facebook http://www.facebook.com/HispanosJPXXIII
Hispan i c Mini s t ryANNOUNCEMENTS
A wonderful parishioner in our parish, with love and devotion to our Blessed Mother, donated the statue to our parish last spring. (They wish to remain anonymous)“Mary, Mother of the Life Within” is placed in our Memorial Garden right across from the covered structure. We are thankful for this generous donation and we know the devotion to our Blessed Mother will invite peace, prayer and love as she leads us to her son Jesus.For more information on the design, artist and theme of the statue, please obtain a free tri-fold brochure located in the Narthex.
Mary,Mother of the LifeWithin
AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX
S T A T I O N S O F T H E C R O S SM E M O R I A L I Z E A L O V E D O N E
Many of you have asked to give a Memorial to the parish for a specific item. We have Stations of the Cross in our Memorial Garden that are available to be memorized. Each station is a gift of $5,000.00. If you are interested please call our Business Manager, Holly Atkins at (239) 561-2245
THESE ARE THE REMAINING STATIONS AVAILABLE:
• Station 2 Jesus Bears His Cross
• Station 7 Jesus Falls a Second Time
• Station 8 Jesus Speaks to the Woman
• Station 9 Jesus Falls a Third Time
• Station 12 Jesus Dies on the Cross
• Station 13 Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
MemorializationThe art of
commemorating the lives of
those we love.
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Divine MercySUNDAY APRIL 8, 2018 - 3PM-4PM
The Image of the Divine Mercy is to be ceremoniously blessed on this day. The Image is to be publicly venerated. The Image should be exposed to all taking part in the celebration…to touch and say “Jesus I Trust in You.” (I.341)
JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU
“For Jesus is our Hope: through His merciful heart
as through an open gate, we pass through to heaven.”
(Diary, 1570)
Jane Sweeney at (239) 560-6237
Jesus’ special promise to those who complete the Divine Mercy Novena, go to confession, and receive communion on Divine Mercy Sunday: “…shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day are open all the divine floodgates through which graces flow.”
Spread devotion through Novenaand Chaplet of Divine Mercy
If you give this message of Divine Mercy to someone, it CAN CHANGE THEIR LIFE FOREVER!
For questions or more information contact:
What is Divine Mercy?
Spend time to learn more about the mercy of God, learn to trust in Jesus, and live your life as merciful to others, as Christ is merciful to you. For a full understanding of Divine Mercy, we recommend Divine Mercy Message and Devotion, by Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC.http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ and Marian.orgMarian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA 01263
Toll Free (800) 462-7426
CONFESSIONS:WILL BE HEARD every Saturday after the 8am Mass and 2pm - 2:45pm on Divine Mercy Sunday
PLEASE BRING ARTICLES YOU WISH TOBE BLESSED THIS DAY BY THE PRIEST.
• Any of Corporal or Spiritual Works of Mercy
Merciful Deed
Merciful Prayer
The Divine Mercy Message is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, Diary of Saint Faustina. That we contemplate, on this day, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Mystery of Redemption as the greatest revelation of Divine Mercy towards us. (I.130)
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:
A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.
The message and devotional practices proposed in the Diary of Saint Faustina and set forth in publications of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception are completely in accordance with the teachings of Church and are firmly rooted in the Gospel message of our Merciful Savior. Properly understood and implemented, they will help us grow as genuine followers of Christ.
• Prayers for Mercy for the World
“God is so merciful toward us. We too should learn to
be merciful, especially with those who suffer.”
Pope Francis
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Building StatusPARISH LIFE CENTER
Redeemed PledgesandContr ibu t i ons
$6,554,384.63
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St. John XXIII Catholic Church
Building Our Legacy" "
Weekly FinancialsMarch 25, 2018Offertory $37,690.00Capital Campaign $113,300.33Total $150,990.33Mass Attendance 5592Registered Families 3524Kid’s Offertory Envelopes $2.00
No money is kept on Church property. Thank you for your continued generosity!
*Please make your checks payable to “St. John XXIII”
2018 Catholic Faith Appeal2018 Goal $339,000Pledge $277,462.19% of Goal 81.85%% of Households 23.23%Total $164,010.03
NO UPDATEOuts tanding Pledges
All of the interior metal framing, which includes the soffit and walls are now complete in the Parish Life Center!
PLEASE NOTE: Leaving money to the Parish in your will is not assessed and 100% goes to the parish.The following is possible wording for including a bequest in your will:
For more information, questions, or wish to consider a gift annuity or trust for St. John XXIII Catholic Church, then please contact:Holly Atkins at (239) 561-2245
“I bequeath the greater of $_____ or _____% of the residue of my estate to Bishop Frank J. Dewane, (or his successor), Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida, a corporation sole, whose principal office is located at 1000 Pinebrook Rd., Venice, FL 34285, For the benefit of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, in Fort Myers, Inc.”
The actual wording in your will should be determined by you and your attorney.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15
A bequest is a wonderful way to express gratitude to God for a lifetime of blessings! The gift you give establishes a lasting legacy of love for others by helping the Church to continue our Catholic heritage through its many ministries.
PLANNING YOUR WILLRemember St. John XXIII
Pope Francis
Our Capital Campaign ends in April.We would appreciate all the contributions for this year to be post marked by April 30, 2018. Thank You
EGG HUNT 2018
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PARISH LIFE CENTER CLASSROOMS
M E M O R I A L I Z E A L O V E D O N EWe have a total of 9 CLASSROOMS in our new Parish Life Center. We only have 2 CLASSROOMS that are still available to be memorialized: ST. THERESA OF LISIEUX “The Little Flower” and ST. SUSANNA. Each classroom is $50K or you can memorialize half for $25K.
If you have questions, or would like more information, please call our Business Manager, Holly Atkins at (239) 561-2245
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Cruise RecapRIVER
On March 18th, the “Capt JP” set sail on the Caloosahatchee River headed for the Franklin Locks. The Knights of Columbus sponsored the boat trip, with a great success. The weather was perfect and the food was great. Everyone had a good time and wondered when we will have another trip. A big thank you goes out to brothers Read Sawczyn and Ken Myers for putting this trip together!
Women’s Guild
The Bake Sale will take place before and after all Masses starting Saturday at the 4pm Mass through the Sunday Masses.
All baked goods are greatly appreciated. (for those of us who do not bake, we also appreciate all the purchased goods!)
All donations may be brought to the Narthex before and after all Masses or can be dropped off at the Parish Office before 4pm on Friday, April 20th.
Proceeds from the bake salego to Verity and Lifeline. Wethank you for your generosity!
WEEKEND OF APRIL 21 - 22
“for it is in that we receive.”givingSt. Francis of Assisi
for more information contact:Barbara Artale at: [email protected]
SOCIAL JUSTICE - $800
Thank YouF O R YO U R D O N AT I O N
St. John XXIII thanks you for your generouscontribution to our Capital Campaign!
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NEW INSURANCE CARDSThe Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services is scheduled to unveil the newly-designed red, white, and blue Medicare cards beginning next month. All 58 million beneficiaries are to receive their new card by mail no later than April 2019. Medicare recipients will notice their social security numbers have been replaced with a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) made up of 11 letters and numbers to be used for billing, eligibility, and claim status. In preparation of this change, made to help fight identity theft, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know what to expect in the coming months to avoid being scammed: Your new card will automatically come to you. You do not need to do anything as long as your address is correct. If your address needs to be updated, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or call the toll free number: 1-800-772-1213
Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card and asks for your personal information, your current Medicare number, money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits. You will never receive an unsolicited call from a Medicare representative.Once you get your new Medicare card, shred your old one. This transition will take time. You will receive your new card based on your location and other factors. You can check the status of your new card by visiting Medicare.govTo report a fraud or scam, please contact the Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line at (239) 258-3292 or by email at [email protected]
FASHION SHOW2 018 S P O N S O R S
THE 12TH ANNUAL
Thank You
The St. John XXIII Women’s Guild thanks the following sponsors for their support of our 2018 fashion show. We made $17,764 which will be donated to the Parish Life Center and the charities we support.
Diamond:• Cypress Point Senior Living
• Anonymous Donor
• Jo Ann Gair Wilson
Platinum: • Vein Specialists• Ford Signature Dentistry • William Downey Henley Jr.• Home Watch Plus • Genesis Wealth Management at UBS
Gold: • National Cremation Society - Neptune Corp• Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
- Sandy Lynch & Debi Deeth• Fran Patterson
• Mitchell Dentistry
• The Vein Center @ Cardiology Consultants
Silver :• Cypress Pharmacy
• Re/Max Realty Group: - Pam Wittenauer • Estero Dental
• Nemeth Air Conditioning
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp is the residential youth camp of the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida.This beautiful camp is located about 60 miles north of Tampa on the shore of Lake Tsala Apoka. This co-ed camp accepts campers from 7 to 15 years of age.This beautiful camp was founded in 1947 by Monsignor George W. Cummings. They have served tens of thou-sands of children throughout the state of Florida, the Southeast and beyond!For information about this wonderful camp please visit:goodcounselcamp.org
Session 1,3 & 4 Session 2
1 Child $610 $375
2 Children $1,170 $710
3 Children $1,700 $1,005
4 Children $2,195 $1,305
PRICES IF REGISTERED AND PAID IN FULL BY MAY 1ST
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CAMP
SIGN UP NOW!SPACE IS LIMITED!
"We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished and protected."
UPCOMING 2018OPEN HOUSE:
www.stfrancisfortmyers.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 9AM-10:30AMCall (239) 334–7707 to meet our faculty and students, tour our campus and see what St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is all about!
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID ARE AVAILABLE
PREPARE YOUR
by: Dom Augustin Guillerand
Heart t o PrayPrayer is, as it were, being alone with God. A soul prays only when it is turned toward God, and for so long as it remains so. As soon as it turns away, it stops praying. The preparation for prayer is thus the movement of turning to God and away from all that is not God. That is why we are so right when we define prayer as this movement. Prayer is essentially a “raising up,” an elevation. We begin to pray when we detach ourselves from created objects and raise ourselves up to the Creator.Now, this detachment is born when we clearly realize our nothingness. That is the real meaning of our Lord’s words: “He that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” His whole life was a continual abasement, always more and more profound. St. Bernard does not hesitate to say that such an abasement brings us face-to-face with God. Hence the peace of souls that have fallen, when, raised up by God, they find themselves in His presence. And it is precisely in their abasement, once they have recognized and admitted it, that they find Him, because it is there that He reveals Himself. The only thing that prevents Him from doing so is our “self.” When we own to our nothingness, this “self” is broken down, and once that happens, the mirror is pure, and God can produce own image in the soul, which then faithfully reproduces His features that are revealed in all their harmony and perfect beauty.This is what our Lord meant in that vital passage in the Sermon on the Mount, and what all human considerations on prayer repeat endlessly but without arriving at its full splendor: “But thou, when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber and, having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret.” Enter this sacred chamber of your soul and there, having closed the door, speak to your Father, who sees you in these secret depths, and say toHim, “Our Father, who art in Heaven. . . ”This intimate presence; your faith inHim who is the secret depth of it andgives Himself there; the silencetoward all that is not God inorder to be all to Him.
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Safe Environment Training: As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility, and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within, or sponsored by our diocese, it is our commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. In accordance with the Diocese of Venice policy to offer continued Safe Environment Awareness to all employees and volunteers, all volunteers must be trained! One should NOT attend if fingerprints have not been cleared. To view the next sessions go to www.dioceseofvenice.org website and click on Offices and under Programs click on Safe Environment. View the list of classes under Training Schedule. Register for a class by clicking on Register for Training with Virtus. All registrations must now be done through the Diocese of Venice Website. Youth Minister Wanted: Our Lady of Light in Ft. Myers, is seeking a full time Youth Minister. Please submit resume, along with a cover letter, to the Parish Business Administrator at [email protected] Part-Time Bus Driver Wanted: Bishop Verot High School seeks a part time activities bus driver. Candidate must possess a valid Florida Class C license (with no Air Brake Restriction), pass background screening and attend Safe Environment Training. Hours will vary but are typically 2-3 days per week. Most trips leave campus on or after 3pm. Contact Ms. Jessica Cole at [email protected] for Victims of Child Abuse: April is Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Month, and in conjunction with the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Diocese of Venice will hold a Mass for Victims of Child Abuse on Tuesday, April 10th at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples at 9am. This is the 11th consecutive year this Mass will be held in the Diocese. All are encouraged to attend.Scout Awards Ceremony/Application Deadline: Bishop Frank Dewane will present awards at the Catholic Scout Awards Ceremony on May 6th in the Epiphany Cathedral Parish Center following the 11am Mass. Award applications need to be turned in to Robert Paquette before April 15th at 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. For more information contact Janet Thorne at [email protected] Applications: Bishop Verot Catholic High School is still accepting applications. The next two freshman placement tests are scheduled for April 16th and May 21st. The Step Up for Students Scholarship is accepted. Please visit bvhs.org/admissions or contact Jill Rhone at (239) 274-6760 for more information.SWFL Catholic Moms: Join other moms for coffee, brunch, childcare and fellowship the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30am at Church of the Resurrection’s Parish Hall. 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Ft. Myers. For more information contact Amanda Gavini at (239) 222-0452Bishop Verot International Student Homestay Search: Have a life changing experience in your own home by opening your hearts to international students in Fort Myers! Now looking for host families for students who will attend Bishop Verot High School. You provide: a furnished bedroom and a loving home. You receive: competitive monthly compensation and ongoing support. Interested families should contact Christina at (512) 627-4111 or [email protected]
Catho l i cCommuni tyHAPPENINGS
STORAGE SPACE
The ability of our Social Justice Ministry to serve those in need is being severely impacted by a lack of storage space. SOLES FOR SOULS needs long-term Sneaker Storage space. That enables us to purchase sneakers on sale throughout the year, “stretching” our donated funds. A spare garage (or room) would suffice.THE HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE needs short-term storage space from mid October-November to store food items. A spare room would be ideal. If you reside within close proximity tothe Church, and can donate storagespace in your home for either of theabove, please contact the following: SNEAKER STORAGE: Stella McCaffrey (239) 303-1935email: [email protected] FOOD STORAGE: Sandy Szymanski (239) 689-3631 email: [email protected]
NEEDED
The Thrift Store needs able bodied individuals to cover a Monday PM shift, Thursday and Saturday AM and PM shifts. • The individual(s) will be receiving donations at
the dock and disbursing those donations to the various sorting areas.
• The ability to pick-up, carry and move 30 plus pounds, reach items on shelves, and bend are necessary for these tasks.
• If you have a desire to help families afford a Catholic education, this is the place for you.
If interested in learning more, Please contact:Cynthia at [email protected]
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