Daily Masses

November through Wednesday of Holy Week

Monday - Friday........ 7:30 AM and 12:10 PM

Easter Tuesday through October

Monday, Wednesday and Friday ..... 7:30 AM

Tuesday and Thursday ................. 12:10 PM

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COMMUNITY

5632 Sunrise Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33919

Phone: 239-936-3635 • Fax: 239-936-2108

Website • www.saintcecilias.org March 11, 2018

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil Mass .................... 4:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Reconciliation .... Saturday, 3:00 to 3:30 PM

................................... or by appointment

Holy Day Schedule: Schedule may vary according to Holy Day. Check the previous weekend’s bulletin for information.

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Parish Office is closed daily from Noon to 1:00 PM for lunch.

Left to right: Adam Hoogerhyde, Justin Drawdy, Jim Wood, Alexis Kateregga, Fr. Stan Dombrowski, Victor Kateregga, Bishop Frank Dewane, Vivianne Kateregga, Esperanza Liszewski, Monique Fry, David Fry, Iraida Gonzalez, Kim Kateregga, Awaldo Gonzalez.

Please pray for our Elect, Justin Drawdy and David Fry, and their sponsors, Adam Hoogerhyde and

Monique Fry.

Rite of ElectionRite of ElectionRite of Election

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The Week AheadThe Week AheadThe Week AheadThe Week Ahead

This Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary Lamp Is In Honor of the Dargan Family

Requested by Rita Dargan

MONDAY, MARCH 12 12:45 PM Senior Luncheon PH 2:00 PM St. Vincent De Paul 103-104 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting A 7:00 PM Divorce Survival 104 TUESDAY 7:00 AM Men’s Gospel Forum 101 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus PH WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM Handbells CR,C 7:00 PM Walking Toward Eternity Part II A 7:30 PM Choir Practice Cr, C THURSDAY 10:15AM Walking Towards Eternity Part II A 7:00 PM First Degree Knights of Columbus A FRIDAY 8:00 AM Brothers in Christ A 10:00 AM Scripture Sharing L 10:00 AM Divine Mercy Cenacle 101 5:00 PM Fish Fry A,B,K SATURDAY 1:00 PM Centering Prayer 104 3:00 PM Confessions until 3:30 PM C SUNDAY, MARCH 18 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word CR 10:00 AM Coffee and Donuts A,B,K 10:30 AM RCIA 100 12:15 PM Baptism Prep A

Lenten Schedule 2018

March 16 Rosary at 7:00 PM

March 23 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 PM

Benediction at 7:00 PM

Lenten Confessions March 23 from 4:00—8:00 PM

March 24 from 8:00—11:00 AM

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, March 24 at 8:00 AM with Benediction at 11:00 AM

Every Saturday from 3:00—3:30 (except Holy Saturday)

Sanctuary LampSanctuary LampSanctuary LampSanctuary Lamp The Church prescribes that at least one lamp

should continually burn before the Tabernacle, not only as an orna-ment of the altar, but for the purpose of worship. It is also a mark of honor. It is to remind the faithful of the eternal

presence of Christ, who is the true light which enlighteneth every man and is a profession of their love and affection. If you would like to dedi-cate the Sanctuary Lamp for one or more weeks, please call Elaine at Ext. 10.

In the entire Bible from Genesis in the Old Testament through the Gospel of John, the incident reported in John 9, the Gospel Reading on this Fourth Sunday of Lent, the restoration of sight to the blind man is the only instance of a blind person since birth being healed. No other prophet or apostle or priest ever performed such a miracle.

Isaiah the prophet had predicted “The eyes of blind will be opened” (Isaiah 35:5) in his prophecies of the Messiah. Of course, we

need to understand that the eyes of the blind will be opened has a double meaning. Yes, the blind man can see, but he can also understand and comprehend what Jesus’ saving grace means.

This time during Lent is a time for us to open our eyes as well. We need to see and to embrace the fact that Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer. To see we need light. In the Second Reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Paul says, “Live as chil-dren of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and right-eousness and truth.”

Is that not what our whole purpose in Lent is? To seek the light; to find an understanding of the Lord’s place in our lives; to open our eyes; and to become Disciples of the Lord? We often make reference to the fact that we are called to be disciples. What does that mean? According to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, it meant, “Do not keep Christ to yourselves. Share with others the joy of your faith. The world needs the witness of your faith; it surely needs God.” Copyright © 2010 www.THECATHOLICSTEWARD.com

GREAT NEWS….Please come help us

celebrate the GROUND-BREAKING OF OUR NEW EVENT CENTER along with

Bishop Dewane, Fr. Stan and Fr. Frank as we break ground on

Saturday, March 24 at 3:00 PM.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Palms Retirement Community are needed on Tuesday mornings and also Ev-ans Nursing Home on Sunday. This com-mitment is only once a month. What could be a more fulfilling spiritual experience than bringing the Lord to others? Come join in His works!

For more information contact Pam at 239-936-3635, Ext. 16.

WE NEED YOU!WE NEED YOU!WE NEED YOU!WE NEED YOU!

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MONDAY, MARCH 12 7:30 AM Carol Lauri By Claire 12:10 PM † Harry Meyer By Son and Daughter TUESDAY 7:30 AM † Bob Zavada By Dick and Nancy 12:10 PM Intentions for our Friend By Jeanne and Elaine WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM † Emma Daher By Daughter, Rita 12:10 PM † Frank Powers By Claire THURSDAY 7:30 AM † Anastacio Bunal Sr. 12:10 PM † Gallagher Family By Eillen FRIDAY 7:30 AM Intentions for all on Our Prayer List By Claire 12:10 PM † Mary Dombrowski By Fr. Stan SATURDAY 4:00 PM † Patricia Gramitt By Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Grammitt SUNDAY, MARCH 18 7:30 AM St. Cecilia’s Parishioners 9:00 AM † John Joseph Constant, Jr. By Pat and Laura Agnew 11:00 AM † John Zadrovitz By John and Sheri Zadrovitz

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

† Katherine Mitchell, Mother of Jim Mitchell

Phone: 239-936-3635 • Fax: 239-936-2108

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 Often during the day, even while outwardly engaged in conversations and business with others, remember to retire to the solitude of your heart to be with God. This mental solitude cannot be in any way impeded, even if many people stand about you, since they surround, not your heart, but only your body. Your heart remains alone in the presence of God.

Scripture Readings for the Week

Monday Isaiah 65: 17-21

John 4: 43-54

Tuesday Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12

John 5: 1-16

Wednesday Isaiah 49: 8-15

John 5: 17-30

Thursday Exodus 32: 7-14

John 5: 31-47

Friday Wisdom 2: 1, 12-22

John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30

Saturday Jeremiah 11: 18-20

John 7: 40-53

Sunday Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jeremiah 31: 31-34

Hebrews 5: 7-9

John 12: 20-33 or

John 11: 1-45

Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

Our Parish Blood Drive Our Parish Blood Drive Our Parish Blood Drive Our Parish Blood Drive Is today Sunday, March 11 , 8:00 AM to1:00 PM In the

parish parking lot.

Immersion

Many parishes use the preferred way of celebrating Baptism: immersion. Baptism should take place on Sunday since every Sunday is viewed as a “little Easter,” a celebration of the pas-chal mystery. It should be celebrated in the presence of the as-sembly. The gathered assembly is the body into which the bap-tized are incorporated through this sacrament of initiation. Therefore the members of the body should be present to wel-come the newly baptized into their ranks and to offer their wit-ness and support. Immersion is understood as more symbolic of “participation in the death and resurrection of Christ.” In the early church many baptismal fonts were built in the shape of tombs to better make this connection between baptism and Christ’s death and resurrection.

LITURGICAL BITS AND BYTESLITURGICAL BITS AND BYTESLITURGICAL BITS AND BYTESLITURGICAL BITS AND BYTES

Confession Time change Confession Time change Confession Time change Confession Time change

There will be NO confessions at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 24.

Confessions will be March 23 from 4 - 8:00 PM and

March 24 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM.

Pray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our Sick Mary Adams, Kelley Allen, Penny Arcuni, Janice Austin, Millie Azcuy, Bette Baxter, Agnes Boller, Marguerite Bosman, Bren-dan Brennan, Jackie Busch, Helen Byrnes, Harry Chernin, Nicasio David, Jack Decker, Kenneth DeJarld, Ferd DeSantis, Nina Devine, Marie Diraimo, Gordon Forester, Peggy Gibbs,

Dolores Gonzalez, Mena Granatino, James Gray, Mary Greco, Pat Greco, Curtis Hackett, Mary Jo Hobbs, Joyce Hojnacki, Rose Mary Immken, Ashby Jordan, Marie Keller, Dorothy Kiesel, Mary Kyle, Judy La Rose, John Lampman, Dory Lane, Carol Lauri, Carol Lindstrom, Lauren Lombardi, Nan-cy Lylis, Joan McGarry, Evelyn Machette, Lauren Major, Fred and Antoi-nette Marquardt, John Meagher, Eduardo Moas, Frances Moeller, John Morgan, Terry and Clarence Murray, Chris Noel, Mary Ann Ritter, Hedy and Michael Roper, Maryjean Ahearn Rotondo, Diana Rose, Joseph Ruiz, Lor-raine Ryan, Donna Sanger, Tommy Scardina, Joshua Schmeck, Ellen Serviss, Chris Smith, Audrey Stramara, Olga Torres, Martha Temby, Ann and John Thompson, Emma Valla, Donna Vilardi, Tonya Heidelberg-Yopp, Charlie Zebrowski.

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WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR “ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK” WHOSE SUPPORT HELPS TO PUBLISH THIS

BULLETIN!

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

Centering Prayer is Saturday, from 1:00 -2:00 PM

Centering Prayer is a contemporary form of the Christian contemplative tradition.

Let’s Prayer Walk to Stop Abortion . Please come to walk and pray with us on the sidewalks of Winkler and College in front of Planned Parenthood every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Planned Parenthood is using your tax dollars to kill babies there. If you don’t do it, who will?

Our 2018 assessment is $215,000.00

Your participation and generosity are needed and appreciated.

Thank you!!

Progressive RaffleProgressive RaffleProgressive RaffleProgressive Raffle

There is still time to get your tickets in for the $500, and $2,500 grand prize draw-ings! Winning tickets are drawn by Fr. Stan at Coffee and Donuts after the 9:00 AM Mass.

Tickets are $20 each or six for $100, and can be purchased in the Parish Office.

Our WinnersOur WinnersOur WinnersOur Winners

$100 Drawings - John Schwartz, Kim Hart

$200 Drawings - Charlie Bonacolta, Walt and

Marion Jones

$300 Drawings - Teresa Londergan, Ron Nelson

SSSSTTTT. V. V. V. VINCENTINCENTINCENTINCENT DEDEDEDE PPPPAULAULAULAUL DDDDIAPERIAPERIAPERIAPER DDDDRIVERIVERIVERIVE - On the weekend of March 18, please bring diapers to the church. Diapers will be distributed by the St. Vincent de Paul Society to families seeking assistance. We

are in need of sizes 1 and 2’s. Thank you again for helping the needy in our community.

Next Week is our monthly St. Vincent de Paul collection. Please use the envelope in today’s bulletin to help the Society feed the poor in our community.

American Sign Language Masses We have recently received requests for Masses in American Sign Language. If you know sign lan-guage and would like to help with this ministry please contact Jill in the Parish Office at 239-936-3635 ext. 29.

Our New ParishionersOur New ParishionersOur New ParishionersOur New Parishioners Mr. and Mrs. James & Florence Collins,

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis & Janet Rawlings,

Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Migdalia Terrell and

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth & Jennifer Williams.

Open House Dates: Friday, March 23

Wednesday, April 25 9-10:30 AM

Come and experience Education You Can Believe In!

2055 Heitman Street Fort Myers

Call 239-334-7707

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Family Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith Formation

March 16, 23

5:00 - 6:30 PM

St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall Dinner includes a choice of one of the following: fried fish, baked fish, deep fried shrimp, New England clam chowder, or weekly seafood special. Dinner also in-cludes French fries or onion rings, with coleslaw or salad, bread, and lemonade, iced tea, or coffee.

Children dinners include fish, shrimp, or macaroni & cheese along with French fries, dinner roll and a drink. PB&J sandwiches are no cost.

Adults $8.00, Children $3.00

Al-a-carte items $3.00

Desserts are sold separately by the St. Cecilia Youth Group

Youth Group News

During the Lenten Fish Fry each week, desserts are provided by the Youth Group.

Attention Bakers! The Youth Group would appreciate your dessert donations for our Fish Fry Fridays. You may drop them by the office before any Friday or bring them with you when you come to enjoy your fish dinner.

Thank you for supporting Saint Cecilia Youth Group.

Join us April 8 Join us April 8 Join us April 8 Join us April 8 ---- June 3June 3June 3June 3 Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Thursdays at 10:15 AM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM.Thursdays at 10:15 AM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM.Thursdays at 10:15 AM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM.Thursdays at 10:15 AM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM. Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—he wants you to be his disciple and friend. Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is a guide to a personal encounter with Christ. Follow Me invites you to ex-perience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. Materials are just $20.00 for the 8 week program. Registration will take place after Masses the weekend of March 17 and 18.

THE DIVORCED DESERVE ANSWERS Our groups meet on Monday evenings in the parish hall. RSVP to Kelli at 239-936-3635 EXT. 20 or kbonner@saintcecilias.net to join us This group is now closed. A new group will convene soon.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sponsored by St. Cecilia’s Youth Group Bring your Easter Basket

to the Bishop Verot Football Field

After the 9:30 AM Children’s Mass

Any donations of non-Chocolate candy dropped

off at the Church office would be appreciated.

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Staffed by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales

Fr. Stanley J. Dombrowski, OSFS Pastor

Fr. Francis J. Hanlon, OSFS

Parochial Vicar

Pastoral Staff

Jill Bitterman Coordinator of Worship

Kelli Bonner Director of

Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep

Jeanne Conklin Business Administrator

Sherry Cross Coordinator of Music

Ruth Ahearn Mary Jo Nardello Office Assistant

Pam Klaas Coordinator of Pastoral

Ministry

Elaine Long Administrative Assistant

Linda Sigl Faith Formation Secretary

Mary Zalud Youth Coordinator

Celebration Courtyard Celebration Courtyard Celebration Courtyard Celebration Courtyard pavers are a special way to honor loved ones, those who have passed or to celebrate milestones such as baptisms, birth-days, anniversaries or graduations. Some parishioners have shown an inter-est in buying bricks to express gratitude for prayers answered. What a great way to give God praise for special blessings! Each concrete brick purchased is laser engraved with your custom message-with or without clipart—and will become a part of our CELEBRATION COURTYARD located just outside our new facility.

Please go to website:

Polarengraving.com/stCeciliaCatholicCommunity.

The Knight’s Corner

This message is for all Catholic Men. No longer can you continue to talk about the changes that need to be made. We see them everywhere; the opportunities are endless. It’s time to get involved, and become a great role model for your family, friends, and the community. As men of faith we are all called into service for the good of the church, to honor and glorify God in all we said and do. What better way than to become a Knight of Columbus, at this church. We would like to meet with you and discuss the many benefits being a knight offers.

Please contact our Grand Knight Tom Tarantelli 518-320-2628 or our Fraternal Benefits Advisor Bobby St. Romain 239-201-5799 for more information.

God Bless

Sponsorship Opportunities for our New Event CenterSponsorship Opportunities for our New Event CenterSponsorship Opportunities for our New Event CenterSponsorship Opportunities for our New Event Center Our New Event Center is coming, and now is your opportunity to recognize that special someone. If you know of someone who likes or liked to cook, donate in their name towards our new kitchen; someone who likes to act or sing, donate towards the stage. Below is a list of several opportunities for you to choose from.

Every share will be recognized on a plaque that will be displayed in that particular area of our New Event Center.

Every level of donation is welcome. Please call Jeanne in the office at 239-936-3635 for your opportunity.

Opportunity Amount Number Allotted

Kitchen $25,000 10

Bathrooms $25,000 5

Stained Glass window $15,000 4

Entrance Doors $10,000 4

Audio Visual $10,000 20

Hearing Loop $10,000 2

Stage $ 5,000 10

Meeting rooms $ 5,000 20

Benches-Courtyard $ 3,500 7

Lobby furnishings $ 1,000 20

Tables $ 1,000 44

Planters $ 500 4

Chairs $ 250 350