www.stfrancisfm.org | F 239-334-7893 | P 239-334-2161 | 2157 Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church CONFIRMATION On Sunday, May 7th, the students of St. Francis Xavier Parish received their Confirmation. The Mass was presided by Bishop Emeritus Luis Del Castillo, and concelebrated with Father Anthony, Father Paul and Father Gregg. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017 On Thursday, May 18th, the Eighth Grade Class at St. Francis Xavier School celebrated their graduation at St. Francis Xavier Church. The Graduation Mass was celebrated by Father Anthony and concelebrated with eight other priests. Congratulations to all our graduates! May 27, 2018 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ July 15, 2018
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Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
CONFIRMATION
On Sunday, May 7th, the students of St. Francis Xavier Parish received their Confirmation. The Mass was presided by
Bishop Emeritus Luis Del Castillo, and concelebrated with Father Anthony, Father Paul
and Father Gregg.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017
On Thursday, May 18th, the Eighth Grade Class at St. Francis Xavier School celebrated their
graduation at St. Francis Xavier Church. The Graduation Mass was celebrated by Father Anthony and concelebrated with eight other priests. Congratulations to all our graduates!
May 27, 2018
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
July 15, 2018
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Mass Times
Monday-Thursday: 6:45 a.m. & 8:15 a.m.
Friday 6:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: In English 6:45, 9:30, a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:15 & 6:00 p.m. In Creole 4:00 p.m. In Polish First Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Confessions: Saturday 2:45-3:45 p.m. First Thursday: 7:15 a.m. Adoration: Fridays after the 6:45 Mass until 10:45 a.m.
Pastor Father Anthony Hewitt, JCL
Parochial Vicars Father Fritz Ligonde Father Paul Nguyen Father Grzegorz (Gregg) Klich
St. Francis Xavier School School Office: (239) 334-7707 Website: www.stfrancisfortmyers.org Email: [email protected]
Principal: John Gulley Vice Principal: Jim Reynolds
Bishop Verot High School: School Office: (239) 274-6700
For Pastoral Emergencies, please call the Parish Office: (239) 334-2161
Parish Staff
Director of Religious Education and Youth Director: Michael Reardon Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Phone: (239) 246-2635
Business Manager: Mary McCabe
Parish Secretary: Freda Himschoot
Music Director: Shana Richardson
Maintenance: Douglass Burton
PARISH MINISTRIES
Youth Ministry / Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion / Altar Servers Michael Reardon 246-2635
RCIA Coordinator 246-2635
Lectors Pat Himschoot 872-2752
St. Vincent de Paul Society Betty Hopkins 334-9225 [email protected]
Catholic Charities 334-4007
Ministry to the Homebound Freda Himschoot 334-2161
Prayer Blankets Marilyn Pelusi 278-0791
Prayer Line Ann 995-3283/ Ruth 939-4287
Parish Library Bryan Mulcahy 533-4626
Respect Life Betty Galvano 334-0491
Rosary Makers Gabriela Pedroza 979-665-5898
Knights of Columbus San Carlos Council of SFX GK Trevor DeSuze 270-1643
Legion of Mary George Sahyouni 565-8474
Hope for Troubled Marriages Retrouvaille 800-470-2230
Villa Francisco Jeff Schwartz 332-3229
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Villa Francisco is a quiet Christian Community centrally located in downtown Ft. Myers behind the St. Francis Xavier Rectory. With easy access to the Church and grocery store, Villa Francisco is a five-story, independent living apartment complex for people 65 and older who share a living faith. Units do not open up often, so if you would like to learn more about this unique Catholic Retirement Living opportunity within our own beautiful Parish Community, please call 239-332-3229 for more information.
15th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Fr. Paul
Sunday 6:45 a.m. Fr. Gregg 9:30 a.m. Fr. Paul 11:00 a.m. Fr. Fritz 12:15 p.m. Fr. Paul 4:00 p.m. (Creole) Fr. Fritz 6:00 p.m. Fr. Anthony
Pope Francis also mentions her specifically in the prayer he composed for the Year of Mercy: “Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured paradise to the repentant thief.” Archbishop Roche explained that in giving St. Mary Magdalene the honor of being the first person to see the empty tomb and the first to listen to the truth of the Resurrection, “Christ showed special consideration and mercy to this woman who showed her love for Christ by seeking him in her anguish and suffering in the garden.”
Drawing a comparison between Eve, who “spread death where there was life,” and St. Mary Magdalene, who “announced life from a sepulchre, the place of death,” the archbishop said her feast day is a lesson for all Christians to trust in Christ who is “alive and risen.” “It is right that the liturgical celebration of this woman should have the same rank of Feast as that given to the celebration of the Apostles in the General Roman Calendar and that the special mission of this woman should be underlined, she who is an example and model for all women in the Church.”
Recognizing St. Mary Magdalene’s role as the first to witness Christ’s Resurrection and as a “true and authentic evangelizer,” Pope Francis raised the July 22 memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to a feast on the Church’s liturgical calendar, the Vatican announced.
A decree formalizing the decision was published by the Congregation for Divine Worship on June 10, 2016, along with an article explaining its significance.
Both the decree and the article were titled “Apostolorum Apostola” (“Apostle of the Apostles”).
In the article for the Vatican newspaper, Archbishop Arthur Roche, secretary of the congregation, wrote that in celebrating “an evangelist who announces the central joyful message of Easter,” St. Mary Magdalene’s Feast is a call for all Christians to “reflect more deeply upon the dignity of women, on the new evangelization and on the greatness of the mystery of God’s Mercy.”
“It is precisely in the context of the Jubilee of Mercy that our Holy Father Pope Francis has taken this decision, in order to underline the relevance of this woman ‘who so loved Christ and was so greatly loved by Christ,’” Archbishop Roche wrote.
While most liturgical celebrations of individual saints during the year are known formally as memorials, those classified as feasts are reserved for important events in Christian history and for saints of particular significance, such as the Twelve Apostles. In his Apostolic Letter Dies Domini (The Lord’s Day), St. John Paul II explained that the “commemoration of the saints does not obscure the centrality of Christ, but on the contrary extols it, demonstrating as it does the power of the redemption wrought by him.” Preaching about St. Mary Magdalene, Pope Francis highlighted Christ’s mercy toward a woman who was “exploited and despised by those who believed they were righteous,” but she was loved and forgiven by him. Her tears at Christ’s empty tomb are a reminder that “sometimes in our lives, tears are the lenses we need to see Jesus,” the pope said April 2, 2013, during Mass in his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae.
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CELIAC DISEASE Many who suffer with celiac disease are unable to receive the host at communion. However, some sufferers can receive gluten free hosts. Please speak with the priest 15 minutes before Mass if you would like a gluten free host to be consecrated at Mass.
RESPECT LIFE UPDATE PARISH DIRECTORY PICK-UP If you took part in our Parish Directory, meaning you had your picture taken at the Parish Hall one year ago when we were preparing for the directory, you may pick your Directory up now if you have not done so already. Directories can be picked up at the Parish Office, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm and will only be given to those who participated in the di-rectory by having their picture taken. Please make sure the person picking up the directory is the person in the picture of the Directory as to verify their participation. They will also need to sign for their copy.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER RELIGIOUS STORE ***NOW REOPENED*** The Parish has gratefully obtained the services of additional volunteers to operate the Religious Store here at St. Francis after the passing of our shopkeeper, Beverly Gough. The current days and hours for the Religious Store are:
FRIDAYS 10:30AM to 12:30PM and SUNDAYS from 9:00AM to 1:30PM The store is accessible from the exits on the north side of the Church. There is a wonderful variety of cards, Bibles, books, rosaries, statues and other icons available, and the opportunity to special order items not in stock. The store is still in need of volunteers to add to our sales staff, so please consider giving the gift of your time. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Shirley Snyder McLaren at (239) 851-3014.
The Saint Vincent De Paul Society We are in need of help. We need volunteers to help us unload the truck for our food panty on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings. We also need help with food distribution on Friday mornings 9-11am. If you are able to help please come to 2073 Lafayette St, Fort Myers or call 239-334-9225.
THANK YOU!! We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to all who helped make this year’s “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus” VBS a huge success. We had over 60 campers and 30 volunteers with us in the hall all week. Thank you to our priests, all who donated items from our “request board”,
those who gave financial donations, all those who helped build the sets, transfer the sets, and gave their time with the children. The children had an incredible week learning about Christ through the Bible Adventures, Games, Imagination Station, Snacks, Sing and Play, Daily Finale, and the Misadventures of Sebastian and Jim Noland!
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Dear friends in Christ,
This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 21, 2014, and will focus on the theme "Teaching about God’s Gift of Forgiveness." Those whom the community has designated to serve as cate-chists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful op-portunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in Sincerely in Christ,
Father Anthony
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR’S DESK
† = Deceased * = Living
SFX = St. Francis
Sacraments of Our Faith Rite of Baptism: Baptismal classes are required for parents and godparents. Please call the Parish Office and speak to a priest. Rite of Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at least six months prior to intended date. Rite of Anointing of the Sick Is celebrated on the first Saturday of the month after the 4:00p.m. Mass. Anointing of the Sick is available anytime that it is requested.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 15, 2018
Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13
Monday:
Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 10:34--11:1
Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10 [9a]/Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 11:25-27
\Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21 [20b]/ Mt 11:28-30
Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/Mt 12:14-21
Xavier
Saturday, July 14 8:15 A.M. †* Living & Deceased members of McHale family Celebrant: Fr. Paul 4:00 P.M. † Mary Kreul
Sunday, July 15 6:45 A.M. † Arnold Sarlo 9:30 A.M. † Arnold Sarlo 11:00 A.M. †* Living & Deceased members of Kelly family 12:15 P.M. † Arnold Sarlo 4:00 P.M. †* Living & Deceased members of SFX Parish 6:00 P.M. S/I Expectant Mothers
Monday, July 16 6:45 A.M. † Virgil Himschoot Celebrant: Fr. Anthony
Tuesday, July 17 6:45 A.M. * Don Verde, Happy Birthday Celebrant: Fr. Paul
Wednesday, July 18 6:45 A.M. † Joan Kiefer Celebrant: Fr. Gregg
Thursday, July 19 6:45 A.M. S/I Adelia Fernandes and family Celebrant: Fr. Fritz L*
Friday, July 20 6:45 A.M. † Alexander Stanis Celebrant: Fr. Gregg 11:00 A.M. † Medivina Parza
Celebrant: Fr. Fritz \
Saturday, July 21 8:15 A.M. †* Living & Deceased members of the McCullough family Celebrant: Fr. Gregg 4:00 P.M. † Mary Kreul
Sunday, July 22 6:45 A.M. † Peter Dracker 9:30 A.M. † William Naigles 11:00 A.M. †* Norman L. Randall, Jr. 12:15 P.M. † Pierre Bonneau 4:00 P.M. †* Living & Deceased members of SFX Parish 6:00 P.M. †* Living & Deceased members of Rossi and Maupin families
July 14– July 22, 2018
During the summer, there will be only the 6:45 am daily Mass, Monday
through Thursday. The 8:15 am School Mass will resume on Wednesday,
August 15.
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FAITH FORMATION CLASSES HAVE STARTED
St. Francis Xavier
&
Sacramental Prep
Classes are Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. in Xavier Hall.
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED, YOU STILL CAN
GET REGISTRATION FORMS
ONLINE AT: www.stfrancisfm.org Or pick them up at the Parish Office. Return
all completed forms to the Parish Office.
Weekly Faith Formation Classes are for ALL non-Catholic School students
in grades K-10.
Monthly Sacramental Prep (starting in November) is for all students (including Catholic School)
in 2nd and 10th grades who are receiving First Communion or Confirmation
Please call 239-246-2635 for more information. Safe Environment Training Volunteers who have routine contact with children or vulnerable
adults are reminded that attendance of Safe Environment Training is required. You may register online at www.dioceseofvenice.org. No one should attend Safe Environment Training until their fingerprints have cleared. Due to the sensitive nature of this training, no children are permitted to attend.
St. Maximilian Kolbe (Port Charlotte) 941-743-6877
Thursday, June 15th, 6:00-8:00p.m.
Report all abuses to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, call the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114.
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN BAPTIZED?
ARE YOU FROM ANOTHER CHRISTIAN DENOMINATION?
ARE YOU A BAPTIZED CATHOLIC ADULT BUT NEVER
RECEIVED FIRST HOLY COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION?
Have been thinking about becoming a Catholic or receiving the sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation (if you have never received them for any reason)? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a program we have that helps you on your journey for those interested in entering into the Church (if you have never been baptized, have been baptized another Christian denomination, or are of another faith).
It also prepares baptized adult Catholics who need their First Communion or Confirmation. Come find out what it is all about…. there is no commitment to just inquire! If you (or someone you know) might be interested, please call 239-246-2635.
Class Schedule September 28th Regular Classes October 4th 11th 18th
NEWSPAPER SALES TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH GROUP WORLD YOUTH DAY PANAMA, IN JANUARY, 2019
The Youth Group are selling News-Press Sunday Papers after the Sunday Morning Masses for $2
(donations also gladly accepted) THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR YOUTH!!
Employment Opportunity: School Bookkeeper St. Francis Xavier Catholic School - Fort Myers, FL
Overview
This position reports to both the Principal and the Parish Business Manager and is responsible for the overall financial well-being of the school.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of The Parish/School Business Manager, the School Accountant will:
Assist with the daily operations of the school finance office
Generate financial information for the Principal, Pastor, Business Manager and School Finance Committee
Submit to payroll online timekeeping for the school employees
Submit to payroll, all changes of status for school employees
Manage general ledger, A/P, A/R, fixed assets, reconciliations, budget preparation and monitoring, and closings Oversee school tuition management system including billing, collections and financial aid Qualifications
BS in Accounting
4 years of work experience
Excellent communication skills both written and oral Knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Suite Job Type: Full-time
#505 Come Follow Me Psalm 85 p 190 Alleluia Verse p 191 #432 Be Not Afraid
#364 I Am the Bread of Life #689 Precious Lord, Take My Hand #383 Lord, You Give the Great Commission
FRIDAY NIGHT B-I-N-G-O ON FIRST FRIDAY OF MONTH ONLY
During the months of July and August, there will only be Bingo on the First Friday of the month.
Weekly bingo will resume in September.
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Ministry of the Sick
The following hospitals are attended to by the parish in which they are located:
Lee Memorial Hospital – visited daily by St. Francis Xavier Church, 334-2161
Gulf Coast Hospital – visited daily by
St. John XXIII Church, 561-2245
Health Park – visited daily by St. Columbkille Church, 489-3973
A priest is on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for the above hospitals at the above
parish telephone numbers.
To protect your privacy hospitals do not give out information on patients
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Parish! Whether you are just passing through the area or looking for a spiritual home, we welcome you to our historic catholic church. We were founded in this location in 1910. Throughout the 107 years of being a parish we have continued to grow in size and in faith. We have an elementary school celebrating its 79th year and we hope you find our parish and school hospitable and prayerful. The faithful often attend Mass at a parish for months or years without officially registering. Registration here at St. Francis Xavier is an expression of one’s commitment to being an active member of our community of faith. Parish registration also simplifies the process with regard to religious education; sponsoring a sacramental candidate; planning and preparation of baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Moreover, being a registered member of the parish, facilitates the recording of one’s donations for tax purposes. Registration is easy and can be completed at the Parish Office during regular office hours. Registration forms are also available in the narthex of the Church and on our website.
Join us THIS FRIDAY, April 6th, for the next $5 Dinner that supports the 2018 Catholic Faith Appeal.
On the Menu: Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast, yellow rice, mixed vegetables, roll, dessert, & drink. Dinner is at 5p.m. in Xavier Hall. Families, come early as those under 18 must be finished before the start of bingo at 6:30p.m. TAKEOUT AVAILABLE!
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
IS IT ME OR IS IT HOT IN HERE?
It’s not you, it is a bit warm. We apologize for the heat, but we are woking on it. We will be replacing the air conditioning in the church lat-
er this month. Cold air is coming soon! More information will be provided in an upcoming bulletin.
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Prayer for our loved ones serving in the military. If you have a loved one who is serving in our military please let us know who they are by name and rank and what branch they serve in and we will pray for them in the weekly bulletin. Please send the information to the parish office email: [email protected]. Lt. Col Douglas Chimenti, U.S. Army Navy Commander (Dr.) Robert G. Sheu Cpl. Jason Cormier US Army PFC Casey Durand, USMC Captain Gregory Nix Captain Jennifer Nix Petty Officer Gregory Parker Third Class USN Navy SRIT (Seaman Recruit Internet Technology) Michael Jacob Finch
December 18, 2016: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
$3,183.03
Catholic Faith Appeal:
Goal: $190,000.00 Pledged: $191,629.32
Percent of Goal: 100.86%
FRIDAY NIGHT B-I-N-G-O EVERY WEEK! The next Friday Night Bingo is Friday, May 4th in Xavier Hall. Early Bird Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Double Bingo session with your favorite games - 29 games in all.
CASH PRIZES: Payouts are $50 for regular bingo and $250 for jackpots. There are five $250 jackpot games! Friday Night Bingo benefits the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Faith Appeal. Come early this week as it is our $5 CFA Dinner (Menu Below). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: For Friday BINGO and in the kitchen. Call Ken at 239-823-0819.
STEWARDSHIP NOTE— Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure.
For all that you do, thank you and God bless! Non-Parochial Collection:
(Florida Catholic): $1,841.70 Thank you for your inquiry regarding the
Non-Parochial collections which take place throughout the year. All moneys collected in the Non-Parochial Collections
are sent to the Diocese of Venice.
Safe Environment Training Volunteers who have routine contact with children or vulnerable adults are reminded that attendance of Safe Environment Training is required. You may register online at www.dioceseofvenice.org. No one should attend Safe Environment Training until their fingerprints have cleared. Due to the sensitive nature of this training, no children are permitted to attend.
St. Columbkille (Fort Myers) 239-992-0901
Thursday, January 18th, 6:00-8:00p.m. Saturday, January 20th, 9:30-11:30a.m.
Report all abuses to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, call the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114.
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS
Join us THIS FRIDAY, February 2nd, for the next $5 Dinner that supports the 2018 Catholic Faith Appeal.
On the Menu: Pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, dessert, & drink. Dinner is at 5p.m. in Xavier Hall. Families, come early as those under 18 must be finished before the start of bingo at 6:30p.m.
TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
Join us this Friday, May 4th, for the next $5 Dinner that supports the Catholic Faith Appeal. On the Menu: Meatloaf, roasted potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert, & drink. Dinner is at 5p.m. in Xavier Parish Hall. Families, come early as those under 18 must be finished before the start of bingo at 6:30p.m. TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
Safe Environment Training Volunteers who have routine contact with children or vulnerable adults are reminded that attendance of Safe Environment Training is required. You may register online at www.dioceseofvenice.org. No one should attend Safe Environment Training until their fingerprints have cleared. Due to the sensitive nature of this training, no children are permitted to attend.
St. John XXIII (Fort Myers) 239-561-2245
Thursday, May 31st, 6:00-8:00p.m. Saturday, June 2nd, 9:30-11:30a.m.
Report all abuses to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, call the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114.
THE JOURNEY—REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
Prison Ministry Volunteers Needed - Join a team of volunteers who share God's love and mer-cy with those incarcerated in any of the 23 jails/prisons throughout the Diocese. No previous ex-perience required; newcomers are paired with experienced volunteers. Contact Robert Hini-ker: 863-558-0407, [email protected]
STEWARDSHIP NOTE— Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent and treasure.
For all that you do, thank you and God bless!
MASS ATTENDANCE
Saturday, June 30, 2018 4:00PM 192 Sunday, July 1, 2018 6:45AM 113 9:30AM 172 11:00AM 146 12:15PM 181 2:00PM (Polish) 50 4:00PM (Haitian) 110 6:00PM 218 Total attendance: 1,182 Saturday, July 7, 2018 4:00PM 167 Sunday, July 8, 2018 6:45AM 122 9:30AM 188 11:00AM 190 12:15PM 194 4:00PM (Haitian) 166 6:00PM 213 Total attendance: 1,240
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#648 O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God Psalm 146 p 63 #627 Blest Are They #430 Be Not Afraid #195 Beautiful Savior
MUSIC NOTES
We have a great need of people to minister to the homebound. Please pray and discern if you can help someone who cannot attend Mass by bringing them the Holy Eucharist. Please call the Parish Office for more information at 239-334-2161.
If you are in High School, we invite you to come to the High School Youth Group. Join other High School Students for some food, fun, and fellowship! Our next meeting is Sat-urday, February 11th. We will be praying in front of a local abortion clinic. Call Mr. Michael for details: 239-246-2635.
RELIGIOUS ITEMS STORE HOURS:
Friday: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturday: 2:30-5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. And By Appointment: 269-870-6700
We are located on the North side of the church
2018 Sunday Missals have arrived! If we don’t have some-
thing you are interested in, please ask and we will see if we
can get it!
We have gifts for First Communion, Confirmation, and all
occasions and we have an assortment of spiritual literature!
PREVENT THE FLU: TIPS FROM CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way often when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.
Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
On Saturday, February 10, the Confirmation Class attended their Confirmation Retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice. Father Anthony led the Confirmandi on a beautiful day of spiritual reflection in their continuing preparation to receive the Holy Spirit. Please keep our Confirmandi in your prayers.
NEWSPAPER SALES TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH GROUP
WORLD YOUTH DAY
PANAMA, IN JANUARY, 2019
The Youth Group
are selling News-Press Sunday Papers
after the Sunday Morning Masses for $2
Donations also
gladly accepted!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OF
OUR YOUTH!!
MASS ATTENDANCE
Saturday, June 16, 2018 4:00PM 190 Sunday, June 17, 2018 6:45AM 130 9:30AM 170 11:00AM 150 12:15PM 207 4:00PM (Haitian) 130 6:00PM 188 Total attendance: 1,165
THE LAY CARMELITES is an associa on of lay people who, in response to a call from God, freely and willingly, promise to live the Gospel in the spirit of the Carmelite Order and under its guidance. The Lay Carmelite is connected to the Carmelite Order by means of the promise which he or she makes. It is possible, following a very ancient custom, to make private vows of chas ty and obedience according to one's state in life in order to be consecrated more closely to God. Lay Carmelites, filled with the spirit of the Order, seek to live their own voca on by silently listening to the Word of God (Lec o Divina). According to the constant tradi on of Carmel, they will especially cul vate prayer in all its forms. The members of the Lay Carmelites follow the charism of the Order which takes its inspira on from the figures of Our Lady and the Prophet Elijah. In the midst of their normal family lives, in the work place, in their social commitments and rela onships with other people, Lay Carmelite members seek out the hidden image of God. They try to live in the spirit of the Bea tudes, humbly and consistently exercising the virtues of honesty, jus ce, sincerity, courtesy and for tude, without which no Chris an or human life is possible. We meet in the parish hall on the third Sunday of each month from 1 to 3:30 pm. All are welcome to join us. Our local contact is Missy@ 239.997.3832
Recently, one morning at Mass, my attention was briefly interrupted by a familiar and an unmistakable sound coming from the pew behind me. I turned and looked over my shoulder. A young mother looked uneasy. She was trying to stop the cry of her newborn baby. I smiled at her. I knew the feeling. I am a mother of six. They are now adults with children of their own. When they were little I always brought them to Mass. Many of my prayers at the time were for them not to disturb other worshipers. Today my children and their children are practicing Catholics. When Mass was over, I expressed my joy to the mother that she had come to worship our God, receive His body and had brought her newborn baby to church. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.”Luke 18:16. Children are the future of our church. Parents and leaders of our domestic church are responsible for forming our children in our Catholic faith. We know that children do not remain little for long and they rise to our expectations. Always make it a point to welcome children and whoever brings them. God is watching. With the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, already a battle is brewing. His replacement will most likely be a conservative. Thankfully the Pro- Life Community is speaking up. You are urged to join in. Contact your legislators. Since Roe versus Wade began 60 million children have been murdered in the womb. “Abortion is not family planning” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Chair of the Bishops Pro-life Committee. Homeless coalitions in Florida may receive the final year of a grant to help the neediest in their communities. Florida has the third-highest homeless rate in the United States with nearly 36,000 people without homes. Roughly 19,000 of the individuals are in shelters, and 17,000 are not in shelters and on the streets. No wonder suicides are on the rise. Pope Francis spoke of how human closeness can counteract a culture of isolation. Sometimes we are tempted to be that kind of Christian who keeps the Lord’s wounds at arm’s length. Jesus wants us to touch human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others. Open your eyes and hearts to see where you can help. Even a smile or kind word are sometimes welcome. With the love of Jesus (He is watching.),
Betty Galvano, Respect Life Rep.
RESPECT LIFE UPDATE
The Saint Vincent De Paul Society would like to thank all who contributed to our backpack drive. We col-lected almost 40 backpacks! This is sure to make big positive difference in our needy community.
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San Carlos/St. Francis Xavier Knights “Baby Shower” Council 2596 is conducting an on-going Baby Shower for new mothers in need of baby items. The council works in conjunction with Community Pregnancy Clinics to help new and needy mothers. Below is a brief statement of services they provide new mothers to-be and needed items for the babies. We have a donation pack and play in the main entrance of the church in which baby items may be placed. “Thank you so much for including Community Pregnancy Clinics in your Baby Shower. CPCI offers a variety of services to women including free pregnancy test, free limited ultrasounds, counseling, education classes and material assistance. Some of the items needed for our material assistance program are:
Diapers
Newborn size
Size 3
Size 4
Size 5
0 to 3 month baby sleepers
3 to 6 months baby sleepers
$25.00 gift cards (baby essentials specific to clients)
$50.00 gift cards use for car seat (these will be presented at the end of prenatal clas-ses)
Baby wipes
Baby wash
Baby shampoo
If anyone would like to make a private donation to Community Pregnancy Clinics the check should be made payable to CPCI and P.O. Box 7608 Naples, FL 34101 or given to a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2596. Again, thank you for your support to help mothers choose life for their babies.”
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This trip is not endorsed by the Diocese of Venice in Florida or St. Francis Xavier Parish.
Saturday night at 8:30 p We hope that everyone can attend these amazing and emotionally moving celebrations of our Catholic faith. God bless, Father Anthony
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Ordination to the Priesthood -
The Ordination to the Priesthood of Transitional Deacon Shawn Roser will take place at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 14, at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this important event in the life of Deacon Shawn and the Diocese of Venice. A reception will follow.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
PRICE LOWERED FROM $200 TO JUST $40!
$40
Catechists Needed
What is a catechist? A catechist … doesn’t know all the
answers… doesn’t need a degree… enjoys being with children and sharing their faith.
A catechist … works as part of a team … is not a lecturer … knows how to listen … does fun activities … helps children and youth … celebrates their faith.
A catechist … plans each class beforehand using materials provid-ed … teaches one class for one and a half hours on Wednesday evenings … attends meetings for training and updating.
No experience needed, just a love of our Catholic Faith. Please consider sharing your faith and your time and talents with the children of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Please call Michael Reardon at 239-246-2635 if you would like to learn more about this wonderful opportunity.
ARE YOU MOVING OR ARE YOU A SNOW BIRD? Please contact the Parish Office and let us know if you have a change in your residence. If you are planning on going up north for a few months, or if you plan on moving or a ending another parish permanently, please call the office and let us know. Thank you!
NEWSPAPER SALES TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH GROUP
WORLD YOUTH DAY PANAMA, IN JANUARY, 2019
The Youth Group are selling News-Press Sunday Papers after the Sunday Morning Masses for $2
Donations also gladly accepted!
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Catholic Faith Appeal 2018 Saint Francis Xavier Parish Goal: $196,000 Help us reach our goal this year, any amount will help. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge and complete the pledge card below. Pledge cards are also available in the pews. Visitors and parishioners can also donate and/or pledge online by accessing the website below. https://dioceseofvenice.weshareonline.org/2018CatholicFaithAppeal or simply visit http://dioceseofvenice.org/ , click on the CFA Logo and follow the instructions. Make sure you select our Saint Francis Xavier Parish.
Employment opportunity, Bonita Springs
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. is looking for a Case Worker, Full-Time for the Disaster Recovery program in Bonita Springs. The job requirements include a high school diploma or preferably college degree in a human service field, one-year experience working in a human service setting, demonstrated ability to provide assistance to customers, working knowledge of community resources, well-developed verbal and written communication skills, fluency in both English and Spanish, and experience in organizing and maintaining records and other data in an electronic database. Job duties include completion of needs/financial assessment of each individual/family to determine a service plan, coordination and referral to community agencies, accurate and quality documentation, commitment and willingness to participate in organization's quality improvement, complete and submit reports in a timely manner, and perform other duties as required. Anyone interested in the job can send a resume to [email protected]
Administrative Assistant, Full-Time: Provide office management and clerical support to the Program Directors. Person will be responsible for clerical duties; such as, billing, staff and agency assistance, answering phones, referrals, filing, faxing, greeting of clients and/or guest, scheduling appointments, taking messages and data entry. Formal business/administrative training with knowledge of Microsoft Office and competence in Word and Excel is required. Basic Bookkeeping. Knowledge of community resources and fluency in English and Spanish is required. Anyone interested, please send a resume to [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS KOLNICKIS
Congratulations to Stacie and Khristopher Kolnicki on their wedding.
