April 9, 2017

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Registered Families ...................................... 1,054 344 Envelopes .................................... $12,196.00 Loose Cash........................................... $1,750.53 Loose Checks ....................................... $3,577.00 Total ................................................... $17,523.53 61 Maintenance and Repair Fund ............. $911.54 3 School Support........................................ $22.00 11 Easter Flowers ...................................... 148.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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This Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary Lamp Is For The Parents of

Tim and Cindy Malszycki

MONDAY, APRIL 10 10:30 AM La Rose Funeral C 2:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 104 7:00 PM AA Meeting 101 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting A TUESDAY 7:00 AM Gospel Forum 101 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus A, B WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM Confessions C 6:00 PM Hand bell Choir CR 7:00 PM Confessions CR 7:00 PM Choir CR HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper C Altar of Repose PH GOOD FRIDAY 2:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday C SATURDAY 3:00 PM Blessing of Easter Food C 8:15 PM Solemn Easter Vigil C EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM C 9:30 AM in Bishop Verot Auditorium Easter Egg Hunt after 9:30 AM Bishop Verot Mass

Most of us know to-day as Palm Sunday, although officially in the Church it is called Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Pas-sion, and to many Church leaders it is simply Passion Sun-day, which comes from the Latin name for it, Dominica Pas-

sionis. We have reflected on this day previously how the liturgy begins with great joy and becomes more and more somber with the reading of the Passion.

During the procession of the palms Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to great tumult and rejoicing as the people cry out “Hosanna> blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, hosanna in the highest.” As the Mass progresses we get an overview of what is to occur during this holiest of weeks, including the institu-tion of the Eucharist, the passion and death of the Lord, the pre-diction of His Resurrection, and then His Resurrection itself.

Imagine the confusion of the Twelve Apostles. Jesus has been spending time with them in the recent weeks prior to the Passion trying to get them to understand that His time of suffering was near and approaching, and that is the reason He must go to Je-rusalem. And here is the crowd welcoming and praising and laughing and celebrating His presence.

We are not much different in many ways, but now is the time for us to really embrace and understand the sacrifice the Lord made for each of us, and the incredible gift He has given us. In the coming days it is our final chance to truly rededicate ourselves to being His disciple. Copyright © 2010 www.THECATHOLICSTEWARD.com

The Parish The Parish The Parish The Parish Office Office Office Office will be closed for Easter on April 13, Holy Thursday, through April 17, East-er Monday. The office will reopen at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, April 18.

On Tuesday, April 18, we return to our Daily Summer Mass schedule. Mass times will be:

∗ 7:30 AM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

∗ 12:10 PM on Tuesday and Thursday

Our Parish Blood Our Parish Blood Our Parish Blood Our Parish Blood Drive Drive Drive Drive will be held Today, Sunday, April 9, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the parking lot.

Our Progressive Raffle Grand Prize Draw-ing of $2,500 will be held TODAY, Sunday, after the 9:00 AM Mass.

The complete list of winners will be in the April 23 bulletin.

Our WinnersOur WinnersOur WinnersOur Winners $100 Drawings - Nancy Zavada and Helen Keys

$200 Drawings - Mary Kyle and Judy Ford

$300 Drawings - Greenwood, and Ken and Jill Pock

$400 Drawings - Mary Yankaskas and M. Kriske

$500 Drawings - Tammy Scott and Eileen Shiemke

Bring your Easter Basket to Bishop Verot Football Field after the 9:30 AM Children’s Mass. Donations of non-Chocolate candy would be appreciated, and can be dropped off at the Church of-fice by Wednesday, April 12.

Our Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by St. Cecilia Youth Group.

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MONDAY, APRIL 10 7:30 AM † Harry O’Sullivan By Don 12:10 PM † Alice Groenthal By Maureen and George TUESDAY 7:30 AM † Loretta Sage By Dave Busch 12:10 PM † Bob and Bobby Breeze By Jack and Rosalie WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM † James Grogan By Marge and Jerry Manning 12:10 PM † James J. Quill By Marguerite HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 PM Priests of our Diocese GOOD FRIDAY 2:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday HOLY SATURDAY 8:15 PM Our Elect and Candidates as they enter new life in the Catholic Church EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16 7:30 AM St. Cecilia’s Parishioners 9:00 AM † Paul Ballard By Patrick and Laura Agnew 9:30 AM † Dorothy McGrath By Family 11:00 AM † Dorothy Wilborn By Flores Family

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the deceased members of our parish families.

† Joyce Gantt, Sister of Hal † Henry La Rose, Husband of Judy

Phone: 936-3635 • Fax: 936-2108

Liturgy IntentionsLiturgy IntentionsLiturgy IntentionsLiturgy Intentions

For the WeekFor the WeekFor the WeekFor the Week A Thought From St. Francis De SalesA Thought From St. Francis De SalesA Thought From St. Francis De SalesA Thought From St. Francis De Sales Make frequent spiritual aspirations to God by means of short but ardent movements of the heart. Marvel at His beauty, implore His help, cast yourself in spirit at the foot of the cross, adore His goodness, and beg Him that you may be saved eternally. Give Him your heart and offer your soul to Him thousands and thousands of times. Fix the eyes of your soul upon His gentle face and hold Him by the hand, just as a small child does with his father.

I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-I am the light of the world: he that fol-loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but loweth Me, walketh not in darkness, but shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12

Imagine a dark church illuminated by a single sanctuary lamp. When a church is empty and Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is alone, the lamp

pays homage to its Creator. The flame keeps constant vigil, like a faithful soul who kneels before God in adoration, while so many abandon Him or turn against Him. The dominant note of the lamp speaks of the relationship between Creator and creature, Re-deemer and redeemed. It is a resting place for the Catholic soul. Like three bells in perfect harmony, it echoes Our Lord's words: "I am the way, the truth and the life." (John 14:6)

If you would like to dedicate the Sanctuary Lamp for one or more weeks, call Peg at Ext. 10.

Available weeksAvailable weeksAvailable weeksAvailable weeks are July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 and 27.

Pray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our Sick Tom Allain, Kelley Allen, Carol Ann Ar-nold, Eleanor Arena, Penny Arcuni, Larry

Atkinson, Janice Austin, Millie Azcuy, Black Family, Marguerite Bosman, Brendan Brennan, Jack Burke, Nicasio David, Nina Devine, Marie Diraimo, Corinne Dwyer, Dawn Dunham, Gordon Forester, Mike Gennaro, Curtis Hackett, Mary Jo Hobbs, Joyce Hojnacki, Rose Mary Immken, Marie Keller, Kathy Kobie, John Lampman, Dory Lane, Jim Laughlin, Carol Lindstrom, Lauren Lombardi, Ted Lylis, Lauren Major, Fred Marquardt, Betsy McGil-licuddy, John Meagher, Eduardo Moas, Mary Ann Ritter, Hedy and Michael Roper, Diana Rose, Zachary Ross, Joseph Ruiz, Lorraine Ryan, Tom-my Scardina, Ellen Serviss, DeAnne Smith, Ann and John Thompson, Emma Valla, Jackie Vaughn, Donna Vilardi, Pat Willhoeft, Ed Zebig

EEEEASTERASTERASTERASTER BBBBELLSELLSELLSELLS!!!! If you will be attending the Holy Thursday service on April 13 at 7:00 PM, we invite you to bring a bell to ring during the Gloria. After this time, the bells will be silent until the Gloria is heard at the East-er Vigil. Everyone is encouraged to bring any manner of hand bell to the Easter Vigil on April 15 at 8:15 PM. The dissonance of bells, joined with our joyous singing, will express in a special way the delight we experience as the ALLELUIA is sung once again!

EEEEASTERASTERASTERASTER FFFFLOWERLOWERLOWERLOWER PPPPROGRAMROGRAMROGRAMROGRAM As we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, it is fitting that we remember our loved ones who have passed into eternal life, as well as those who are with us. Our Easter Flower Program contributes to the celebration of Life in the Risen Lord and provides an opportunity to decorate our sanctuary and altar. An Easter flower envelope is in your envelope packet.

Easter Sunday Scripture Readings Acts 10:34, 37-43, Colossians 3:1-4

John 20:1-9 The Way of St. JamesThe Way of St. JamesThe Way of St. JamesThe Way of St. James Four people share their adventure in walk-ing the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). On Thursday, April 27, 9:30-11:30 AM and 6:30-8:30 PM, in the Parish Cen-ter of Our Lady of Light Catholic Communi-

ty. The Pilgrimage routes across Spain and Europe to the tomb of the apostle St. James. Nowadays, tens of thousands of people walk or cycle the epic 500 mile journey.

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OUR “ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK” WHOSE SUPPORT HELPS TO PUBLISH THIS BULLETIN!

SSSSTTTT. V. V. V. VINCENTINCENTINCENTINCENT DEDEDEDE PPPPAULAULAULAUL DDDDIAPERIAPERIAPERIAPER DDDDRIVERIVERIVERIVE On the weekend of April 16, please bring diapers to the church. Diapers will be distrib-uted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society to

families seeking assistance. Thank you again for helping the needy in our community.

MMMMARYARYARYARY BBBBANKHARDANKHARDANKHARDANKHARD CCCCHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDREN’’’’SSSS EEEEDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATION FFFFUNDUNDUNDUND IIIINVESTNVESTNVESTNVEST ININININ THETHETHETHE FFFFUTUREUTUREUTUREUTURE OFOFOFOF OOOOURURURUR CCCCHILDRENHILDRENHILDRENHILDREN Help us to meet our goal of $20,000 in matching funds for our Elementary School Scholarship Fund to help those in need. If anyone is able to match our goal, dollar for dollar, or if anyone would like to make a donation to-wards this education fund, contact Fr. Stan.

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Our next date is Saturday, May 6, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. To volunteer call Peg at Ext. 10.

As Lent winds down and we approach Easter, please make the time to join in the worship services that will be cele-brated at Saint Cecilia during Holy Week. Enter anew into the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and allow His life and love to grow within you.

Wednesday, April 12 : Confessions held in the Church at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. No confessions on Holy Saturday.

Holy Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 PM: Mass of the Lord’s Supper

The evening Mass of the Lord's Supper begins the Paschal Triduum, the most sacred moment in the Church's life. The service includes the washing of the feet from John’s Gospel. This ritual action represents the service and charity of Christ and is a way of experiencing the evangelical command of the Lord to love one another. The holy oils that have been blessed by Bishop Dewane earlier this week will be received into the community this evening. Bring your bells to ring tonight during the singing of the Gloria! Afterwards the Blessed Sacrament will be available for Adoration at the Altar of Repose in the Parish Hall until the closing prayer at 10:00 PM.

Good Friday, April 14 at 2:00 PM: Solemn Liturgy and Veneration of the Cross

Good Friday, the second day of the Triduum, is the solemn remembrance of Jesus' death on the Cross. The liturgy is very restrained and straightforward. There are no greetings or opening songs. We simply come and prostrate in humble submission before the Word and the glorious Cross of Christ.

Holy Saturday, April 15 at 3:00 PM: Blessing of Food

Bring some of your Easter table food to be blessed for the first meal of Easter, when fasting is ended and the Church is filled with feasting and joy.

Holy Saturday, April 15 at 8:15 PM: Easter Vigil

Beginning with a service of light around a fire, we turn our attention to the Light of Christ as the light of day fades away. Through song and scripture our story of salvation is told. Adults who are to be baptized or to be received into full communion of the Catholic Church will be con-firmed at this time, and as a community we renew our Baptismal vows. Bring a bell to ring!

Easter Sunday, April 16

Continuing the beauty of the Easter Vigil celebration, Easter Sunday Masses (7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM) allow us to renew our baptismal promises and celebrate the wonder of the Resurrection.

There is also a 9:30 AM Children’s Mass at Bishop Verot Auditorium followed by an Easter egg hunt.

Library News Library News Library News Library News If anyone has overdue books, DVDS, or CDS checked out, please return to the Library, so that we can keep our checkout card list current. Thank you for understanding.

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Contact: Roseann Albertario at 461-0233, Ext. 201

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Family Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith Formation

Please Pray For Our Elect and Their SponsorsPlease Pray For Our Elect and Their SponsorsPlease Pray For Our Elect and Their SponsorsPlease Pray For Our Elect and Their Sponsors (In alphabetical order) Catechumens and Sponsors: Jacob Feliciano and Julie Casey, Jordan Nader and Brennan Rieder, (not pictured) Anastasia Sanchez and Christa Bickley, Herbert Weisenburger and Mary Wei-senburger.

Candidates and Sponsors: David Dorman and Russ Rieder, Ariel Gonzalez and Ruth St. Romain, Margaret Medwedew and Jim Wood, Angela Nader and Renee Rieder, Barbara Orfano and Frank Orfano.

Good Council CampGood Council CampGood Council CampGood Council Camp Catholic Co-Ed Youth Camp, Ages 7-15

Summer adventure opportunities at Good Counsel Camp, in Floral City, Florida is owned and operated by the Catho-lic Diocese of St. Petersburg. This is a co-ed residential camp offers one and two-week sessions. Deep discounts are offered, if there are multiple campers from the same family. Camp brochures are available in the Religious Ed office or may be requested by contacting the camp at 35-270-8831 or GoodCounselCamp@aol.com. The website is GoodCounselCamp.org.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Christians world-wide are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land as Catholics gather to contribute to the Pontifical Good Fri-day Collection. Since the time of St. Paul, who urged his missionary Churches not to forget the needs of the Church in Jerusalem, Christians worldwide have under-stood their responsibility to support the land where Je-sus walked.

The Collection supports parishes, schools and religious education in the Holy Land, as well as aiding in the preservation of the sacred shrines for pilgrims. Further, it provides humanitarian aid to Christians and others whose lives have been disrupted by war in the Holy Land Region. In addition, it allows for a direct opportuni-ty for all of us to be witnesses of peace by our own sup-port.

The Holy Land Collection in the Diocese of Venice will be taken up on Good Friday, April 14. Your support is a sign of Christian unity, which helps protect the Holy Places and assists Christians in the Holy Land. May God bless you for your generosity to the Faithful in the Holy Land.

This opportunity is taken to extend to you my continued consideration as well as my prayers. Have a Blessed Holy Week!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

+ Frank J. Dewane

Bishop of the Diocese of

Venice in Florida

Join us for the best week of the summer, June 19-23, 9:00 AM to NOON. Online registration is live NOW! Paper registration

forms are available at the church exits and in Family Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep sessions.

For Sacraments and Formation info contact:

Kelli at Ext. 20 or kbonner@saintcecilias.net

Linda at Ext. 19 or lsigl@saintcecilias.net

Mary at Ext. 18 or mzalud@saintcecilias.net

Happily Married Couples: Happily Married Couples: Happily Married Couples: Happily Married Couples: Marriage is a journey! A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can help you enrich your marriage and add some pizzazz to your journey. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter week-end in this area is at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice on April 21-23. Call 813-270-7832 or visit flwc-wwme.org.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Middle School Science teacher to join our school family and enrich our student’s love of learning.

Interested candidates must be fluent in 21st Century Ed-ucational Technology, and can email their resume with a cover letter to Mr. John Gulley, school principal at john.gulley@stfrancisfortmyers.org.

Education You Can Believe InEducation You Can Believe In

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE

Monday, April 10, 9:00-11:00 AM

Call 334-7707

Meet our faculty and students, tour our campus and see what Saint Francis Xavier Catholic school is all about!

Scholarships and Financial Aid are available.

Visit www.stfrancisfortmyers.org

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Faith RediscoveredFaith RediscoveredFaith RediscoveredFaith Rediscovered Welcome Home

If you are returning to the Church, or want to refresh your Faith, and discuss the foundations of our Faith, we will meet on

Sundays at Noon, April 23 to May 21,

in the Parish Hall.

For more information, please contact

Kelli Bonner at 936-3635 Ext. 20