Staffed by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales Fr. Stanley J. Dombrowski, OSFS Pastor Fr. Francis J. Hanlon, OSFS Parochial Vicar Anthony F. Di Lorenzo Deacon 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 Jenny Grinsell Office Assistant Pam Klaas Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry Peg Mengle Administrative Assistant Linda Sigl Faith Formation Secretary Mary Zalud Youth Coordinator May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter Left to right: Anatasia Sanchez, Jacob Feliciano, Angela Nader, Jor- dan Nader, Barbara Orfano, David Dorman, Margaret Medwedew, Ariel Gonzalez Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil Mass..4:00 PM Sunday .7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Daily Masses November through Wednesday of Holy Week Monday through Friday.7:30 AM and 12:10 PM Easter Tuesday through October Monday, Wednesday and Friday.7:30 AM Tuesday and Thursday12:10 PM Reconciliation Saturday...3:00 to 3:30 PM, or by appointment Holy Day Schedule: Schedule may vary according to Holy Day. Parishion- ers should check the bulletin of the previous weekend. 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. Our Neophytes The Newest Members of Our Parish Community in Their First Year of Joining the Catholic Faith
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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
Anthony F. Di Lorenzo
Deacon
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
Jenny Grinsell
Office Assistant
Pam Klaas Coordinator of Pastoral
Ministry
Peg Mengle Administrative Assistant
Linda Sigl
Faith Formation Secretary
Mary Zalud
Youth Coordinator
May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Left to right: Anatasia Sanchez, Jacob Feliciano, Angela Nader, Jor-dan Nader, Barbara Orfano, David Dorman, Margaret Medwedew, Ariel Gonzalez
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil Mass,,,,,,..4:00 PM
Sunday ,,,,,,,,,,,.7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Daily Masses
November through Wednesday of Holy Week
Monday through 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
Reconciliation
Saturday,,,,,,...3:00 to 3:30 PM, or by appointment
Holy Day Schedule: Schedule may vary according to Holy Day. Parishion-ers should check the bulletin of the previous weekend.
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.
Our Neophytes The Newest Members of Our Parish Community in Their First Year of Joining the Catholic Faith
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MONDAY, MAY 22 2:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 104 7:00 PM AA Meeting 101 7:00 PM Boy Scout Meeting A 7:30 PM RCIA/Faith Team 203 TUESDAY 7:00 AM Men’s Gospel Forum 101 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM Dementia Tour A, B, 101-104 6:00 PM Hand Bell Choir CR 7:00 PM Pivotal Players A 7:30 PM Adult Choir Practice CR THURSDAY 10:15 AM Pivotal Players A FRIDAY 8:00 AM Brothers in Christ A 10:00 AM Scripture Sharing L 10:00 AM Divine Mercy Cenacle 104 SATURDAY 11:00 AM Eastwood Funeral C 1:00 PM Centering Prayer 204 3:00 PM Confessions until 3:30 PM C SUNDAY, MAY 28 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word CR 10:00 AM Coffee and Donuts A, B, K 10:00 AM RCIA L 12:00 PM Faith Rediscovered A 3:00 PM Pivotal Players A
Holy Scripture, the Word of God, is filled with so much meaning for us each and eve-ry week, if we only listen carefully and ab-sorb what we are being told. In the last verse of today’s First Reading we hear, “Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” It is speaking of Sts. Peter and John who traveled to Samar-ia to more or less confirm those who had been baptized there. In fact, most historians
believe that the laying on of hands in the New Testament is the origin of the Sacrament of Confirmation. In the Apostolic Consti-tution on the Sacrament of Confirmation, Pope Paul VI affirmed that laying on of hands in the Sacrament of Confirmation contin-ues the grace of Pentecost (on Sunday, June 4 this year).
If you have been confirmed, you have experienced the laying on of hands. That means the Holy Spirit has been called to bless, sanctify, transform, and give grace to you. You have received the Holy Spirit, which is the ongoing life of the Church. You have been anointed with the Spirit of God. That means you have been called to not only live out that Spirit, but also to live a life which shares that Spirit with your parish and with others.
Congratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following GraduatesCongratulations To The Following Graduates!!! GGGGGGGGGGGGoing forward
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St. Francis Xavier: Ryan Cloutier, Manuel Declet, Camila Gon-zalez, Shannon Gray, Margaret Harrel, Sofia Herrero, Cassidy Marino, Katelyn O’Halloran, William Springer, Lucas Tejera
Lexington Middle: Emi Shannon
Bishop Verot High School: Melissa Becker; Santiago Corredor, Francesca Fuentes, Isabella Gamez, Cameron Hargitt, Jeffrey Kiesel, Matthew Palmon, Mark Richards, Annick Runyon, Bailey Russell, Sabrina Sharma, Sarah Springer, Jessica Weeks, Olivia Woolam
Fort Myers High School: Vincent Tovar Dias, Javier Ramirez, Katie Valenta, Emily Zalud
Cypress Lake High School: Christa Bickley
Children’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy of the Word Volunteers are needed to bring God’s Word to His youngest, most precious ones, on Sundays at the
9:00 AM Mass. We bring the Liturgy of the Word into the lives and hearts of our children. Bring your love for kids; we will supply lesson plans, visual aids, training and virtually everything else you will need. To learn more, call Lori Nicosia at 516-617-4544.
Volunteers Are Needed For Coffee and Donuts Volunteers Are Needed For Coffee and Donuts Volunteers Are Needed For Coffee and Donuts Volunteers Are Needed For Coffee and Donuts If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee and Donuts minis-try, please contact Vivian Perry at 239-470-6111.
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MONDAY, MAY 22 7:30 AM † Henry LaRose By Brothers in Christ TUESDAY 12:10 PM † Hilbert Kiesel By Dot Kiesel WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM † Irene and Albert Bernard and Siblings By Claire THURSDAY 12:10 AM Martinez Family By Esperanza FRIDAY 7:30 AM Greater Respect for all Human Life SATURDAY 4:00 PM Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Marlas By Hedy Roper SUNDAY, MAY 28 7:30 AM † Gerald Mader By Lois Ann 9:00 AM † Stella Constant By Dcn. Tony and Sylvia DiLorenzo 11:00 AM St. Cecilia’s Parishioners
May 28 Scripture ReadingsMay 28 Scripture ReadingsMay 28 Scripture ReadingsMay 28 Scripture Readings Ascension Of The LordAscension Of The LordAscension Of The LordAscension Of The Lord
Acts 1:12-14, 1 Peter 4:13-16 John 17:1-11
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops voted in the year 2000 to transfer the Solemni-ty of the Ascension from the Thursday, 40 days after Easter, to the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the deceased members of our parish families.
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 We must learn what God wants of us, and having learned it, we must try to carry it out, if not generously, at least cheerfully. That is not all. Even if we were des-tined to look after pigs all our lives, or do the most me-nial and lowly things in the world, we should love the will of God and the obligations it imposes upon us. No matter what state God places us in, the goal of perfection is the same. This is the goal toward which we all must aim, and whoever comes closest to that goal is the most victorious.
This Weekend’s Altar WineThis Weekend’s Altar WineThis Weekend’s Altar WineThis Weekend’s Altar Wine Is Donated By Janet NortonIs Donated By Janet NortonIs Donated By Janet NortonIs Donated By Janet Norton
In Memory of her Husband, JerryIn Memory of her Husband, JerryIn Memory of her Husband, JerryIn Memory of her Husband, Jerry
Pray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our Sick Kelley Allen, Penny Arcuni, Larry At-kinson, 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 Gen-naro, Curtis Hackett, Mary Jo Hobbs, Joyce Ho-jnacki, Rose Mary Immken, Marie Keller, Doro-thy Kiesel, Judy La Rose, John Lampman, Dory Lane, Carol Lindstrom, Lauren Lombardi, Ted Lylis, Evelyn Machette, Lauren Major, Fred Mar-quardt, John Meagher, Eduardo Moas, Jean Noel, Mary Ann Ritter, Hedy and Michael Roper, Diana Rose, Zachary Ross, Joseph Ruiz, Lor-raine Ryan, Tommy Scardina, James Scheibelhut, Joshua Schmeck, Ellen Serviss, DeAnne Smith, Ann and John Thompson, Em-ma Valla, Jackie Vaughn, Donna Vilardi, Sister Lynn Welsh, Pat Willhoeft, Ed Zebig
Sanctuary LampSanctuary LampSanctuary LampSanctuary Lamp The Church prescribes that at least one lamp should continually burn before the Tabernacle, not only as an ornament of the altar, but for the purpose of wor-ship. If you would like to dedicate the Sanctuary Lamp for one or more weeks, call Peg at Ext. 10. The last availa-
ble weeks for 2017 are September 17, 24 and December 31.
2017 Masses For Life2017 Masses For Life2017 Masses For Life2017 Masses For Life A Celebration of the Life of JesusA Celebration of the Life of JesusA Celebration of the Life of JesusA Celebration of the Life of Jesus in the Wombin the Wombin the Wombin the Womb Join us Friday, May 26 at 7:30 AM Mass, to celebrate the very beginnings of the earthly life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, as an unborn child, in the womb of His Blessed Mother.
People of God Are on a Journey to Meet God, Deepen FaithPeople of God Are on a Journey to Meet God, Deepen FaithPeople of God Are on a Journey to Meet God, Deepen FaithPeople of God Are on a Journey to Meet God, Deepen Faith “Each of us,” the Pope ex-plained, “is on the way to the fullness of our own time. Each of us will reach the moment in which life ends and there we must find the Lord. Each of us is on the go,” and Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit to guide our way.
Francis reminded of the importance of going to Confession as we make this journey. He invited faithful to ask themselves whether during confession, there is not only the shame for having sinned, but also the understanding that in that moment they are taking a “step forward on the way to the fullness of times.”
“To ask God for forgiveness is not something automatic,” Francis acknowledged, saying, “It means that I understand that I am on a journey, part of a people that are on a journey,” and that eventu-ally “I will find myself face-to-face with God, who never leaves us alone, but always accompanies.”
Pope Francis concluded, pointing out that this “is the great work of God’s mercy.”
An excerpt from Pope Francis’ May 11 morning homily at Casa Santa Marta.
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WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR “ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK” WHOSE SUPPORT HELPS TO PUBLISH THIS
BULLETIN!
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.
SSSSTTTT. C. C. C. CECILIAECILIAECILIAECILIA’’’’SSSS OOOOUTREACHUTREACHUTREACHUTREACH MMMMINISTRYINISTRYINISTRYINISTRY Our next date is Saturday, June 3 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. To volunteer call Peg at Ext. 10.
Goal...................... $216,000.00 Pledged ................ $138,070.63 % of Goal ......................... 63% % of Households .............. 30% Total payments ....... $95,905.63
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Catholic Homeschool Conference Catholic Homeschool Conference Catholic Homeschool Conference Catholic Homeschool Conference June 8 June 8 June 8 June 8 ---- 9, 20179, 20179, 20179, 2017 The IHM Tampa Homeschool Conference will be held at St. Lawrence Parish, Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Av.,
Tampa, on Thursday, June 8, Noon – 6:00 PM, and on
Friday, June 9, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. This is the perfect
event for those who are curious and want to discover more about Catholic homeschooling. Admission is free
and pre-registration is not required. Please visit our
website at www.ihmconference.org, or email us at [email protected], for more information.
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.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In his 2016 World Communications Day Message, Pope Francis reminds us that "communication has the power to build bridges, to enable encounter and inclusion, and thus to enrich society". The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection helps bring the gospel mes-sage to the public square so that all can know the Word of God. As people continue to access more and more infor-mation on mobile devices, there is an increased need to provide faith resources on these platforms as well. With your support of the CCC, the daily readings are availa-ble as free podcasts to download and listen to when on the go. In addition, the readings are also available in Eng-lish and Spanish by email subscription. By supporting the CCC, people from all over are able to experience the Scriptures in a new way and are never far from the Word of God. Your support of this collection helps to enrich society and to invite all to encounter the love of God. The Catholic Communication Campaign Collection will take place in the Diocese of Venice on May 27 and 28, 2017. Please remember that 50% of the funds collected will remain here in the Diocese of Venice to fund our local communications and evangelization projects which include the weekly broadcast of the televised Mass. I take this opportunity to assure you and your families of my continued consideration as well as my prayers. Thank you for your generosity!
Sincerely yours in Christ, + Frank J. Dewane
Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida
Employment OpportunityEmployment OpportunityEmployment OpportunityEmployment Opportunity St. Francis Xavier School is seeking an enthusias-tic and knowledgeable Middle School Science
teacher to join our school family and enrich our stu-
dent’s love of learning. Interested candidates must be fluent in 21st Century Educational Technology, and can
email their resume with a cover letter to Mr. John Gulley,
Save These Items!Save These Items!Save These Items!Save These Items! Bring them to the Parish Office: Bring them to the Parish Office: Bring them to the Parish Office: Bring them to the Parish Office: Cancelled Postage Stamps Cancelled Postage Stamps Cancelled Postage Stamps help handicapped children in third world countries.
General Mills Box Tops General Mills Box Tops General Mills Box Tops hhhelp St. Francis School pur-chase school equipment.
Pop Tabs Pop Tabs Pop Tabs help Ronald McDonald House.
Greeting Cards Greeting Cards Greeting Cards --- Your response has been overwhelm-ing. . . At this time, we are not collecting greeting cards...
Old Eye Glasses Old Eye Glasses Old Eye Glasses --- We are no longer collecting eye glasses in the Parish Office. Old eye glass can be placed in Lions Club Collection boxes found at local eye glass centers. Old eye glasses help the blind and visually impaired.
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Family Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith Formation
Please Pray For Our Children and YouthPlease Pray For Our Children and YouthPlease Pray For Our Children and YouthPlease Pray For Our Children and Youth
Confirmation on Saturday, May 20 at 4:00 PMConfirmation on Saturday, May 20 at 4:00 PMConfirmation on Saturday, May 20 at 4:00 PMConfirmation on Saturday, May 20 at 4:00 PM
Michael Adkins - St. Thomas the Apostle
Matthew Benavert - St. Matthew
Rylee Casey - St. Charity
Kaley Ann-Marie Hildebrand - St. Faustina
Nicholas Hodges - St. Sebastian
Sasha Ramos - St. Gabriela
Yahaira Toledo - St. Felicitas
MarkAnthony Toledo - St. Anthony
First Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 21 at 11:00 AMFirst Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 21 at 11:00 AMFirst Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 21 at 11:00 AMFirst Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 21 at 11:00 AM
Be A Prayer Warrior Against ABORTION!Be A Prayer Warrior Against ABORTION!Be A Prayer Warrior Against ABORTION!Be A Prayer Warrior Against ABORTION! Come walk and pray with us at Weaver’s Corner (Business 41 and Pine Island Rd.) every Saturday any time between 8:00 and 11:00 AM. Babies are being killed there by this abortionist. Also, Planned Parenthood is still operating (killing ba-bies) at College and Winkler. Join the prayer walk there any day from 8:00 to 4:00 PM. Let them know we will not stop until they do.
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School
Join us for the best week Join us for the best week Join us for the best week Join us for the best week
of the summerof the summerof the summerof the summer
June 19June 19June 19June 19----23, 9:00 AM to NOON 23, 9:00 AM to NOON 23, 9:00 AM to NOON 23, 9:00 AM to NOON
It’s time to sign up for FUN FACTORY VBS! Registra-tion is available on our parish web site at https://saintcecilias.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/VacationBibleSchool2 and paper forms are available as you leave church and in the Parish Office. The cost of the week, June 19-23 from 9:00 AM to Noon, is just $25. Call Kelli in the Parish Office at Ext. 20 for details and if you would like to volunteer
Catholicism: The Pivotal Players
Starts This Week! Journey with us and Bishop Barron to explore the lasting influence of these Pivotal Players. We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Thurs-days at 10:15 AM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM through August 20. For more information,
please contact Kelli in the Parish Office at Ext 20.
Sergio Bonilla, Jr.
Ally Buckley
Declan Daly
Benjamin Dryden
Kayla Ferrence
Felix Flores
Manual Herran
Juan Carlos Ibarra Jimenez
Owen Johnson
Alexis Kateregga
Luke Mederios
Aubrey Murnane
Clare Murnane
Jackson Nychyk
Ben Richmond
Allison Skocik
Jed Speake
Naomi Viera
The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea will be cele-for Mariners and People of the Sea will be cele-for Mariners and People of the Sea will be cele-for Mariners and People of the Sea will be cele-brated on May 22brated on May 22brated on May 22brated on May 22 The day is observed in conjunction with National Mari-time Day in the United States of America, which has been celebrated since 1933 to honor those who serve as merchant mariners and to recognize the benefits of the maritime industry.
Bishop J. Kevin Boland, bishop emeritus of Savannah, Georgia, and Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) promoter, will celebrate a Mass in observance of Maritime Day on Saturday, May 20, at 12:10 PM, in the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.
Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is a worldwide Catholic maritime ministry that reaches out to seafarers, fishers, their families, port personnel and all who work or travel on the high seas. The ministry shows the Church's care and concern to seafarers who are often away from home for many months because of the nature of their work and lifestyle. In the United States, AOS is present in 53 mari-time ports in 26 states, and in 48 dioceses. More infor-mation is available at: http://www.usccb.org/aos.
For Sacraments and Formation info contact: Kelli at Ext. 20 or [email protected]
