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ST. JOHN XXIII
Catholic Church
13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | P 239-561-2245 | F 239-561-3713 | www.johnxxiii.net
LESSONS IN FAITH
(FROM A CHILD ENTREPRENEUR)
By: Damian Hanley
As adults, we all know what it’s like to be “realistic” about our dreams. Maybe, as children, we wanted to be ¿remen or
nurses or trapeze artists, but alas, the labor market and our formative years taught us to be practical and think about the
likelihood of our knees/back holding up and that we’d probably need health insurance, etc. But as children, we dreamt
wildly. We shot for the stars because we didn’t know the emotional tax of failing at something. We tried stuff. We lived
life, and loved it. Our ideas were exciting and the stakes were low.
M
ost of you reading this never had a class in
entrepreneurship as children - maybe in
college, but it’s likely that you grew up not
knowing a single person that identi¿ed as
an entrepreneur. You knew a few small business owners
for sure, and corporate types that worked for mega
multinationals. But if you had to conjure an image of one,
maybe you’d have come up with The Donald, or a similar,
self-styled, arrogant high-roller that you didn’t necessarily
look up to. In fact, it was only this year that a university
(Drexel) founded a school dedicated to entrepreneurship.
True entrepreneurship makes the world a better place. It’s
an act of creation, and it has become a body of knowledge
worth teaching to young people. So when the opportunity
presented itself this past year, Father Bob jumped at the
chance to do just that in the context of our favorite Catholic
Charity. In years past, AFCAAM’s Digital U. program
introduced high schoolers to the world of media production.
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March 22, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Masses:
Monday-Saturday, 8:00 am
Rosary-7:30 am (Mon.-Sat.)
Divine Mercy after 8 am Mass
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Mass, 3:30 pm,
5:30 pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00 pm
Sunday, 7:15 am, 9:15 am,
11:15 am, 5:00 pm
Spanish Mass: 1:15 pm Àrst
Sunday each month
Reconciliation:
Saturday after 8:00 am Mass
First Friday Adoration:
Friday 8:30-9:00 am
Pastor
Rev. Robert Tabbert
[email protected]
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Marcin Koziola
[email protected]
Rev. John Cao CMC
[email protected]
Deacon
Deacon Rich Klish
[email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday,
8:00 am-Noon | 1:00-4:00 pm
239-561-2245
Lent Schedule!
Fridays of Lent
Mar. 27
5:00-7:00 PM Confessions
6:00 PM Stations of the
Cross and Benediction
Saturdays of Lent
Confessions 8:30-10:30AM
*The Easter Schedule can
be found on our website,
johnxxiii.net and on page 14.
The Mission of St. John XXIII Catholic Church is to actively engage all those who
desire to more fully accept and live out the message of Christ, welcoming and
respecting all people regardless of background, history, race or color, as we strive
to nurture spiritual growth and personal holiness on our journey to become more
responsible stewards of God’s gifts.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 21
8:00 AM +Peg Lange by Jim & Barbara Lange
3:30 PM +Stanley Leonhardt by his friend, Pat
5:30 PM +Eugene Hahn by Mr. & Mrs. Fike
8:00 PM World Peace
Sunday, March 22
7:15 AM +Bill Correia by his family
9:15 AM +Elwood Totte by his family
11:15 AM Steve Yanka & Family by Mom & Dad Yanka
5:00 PM +Bob Brodhecker by Mary Santini
Monday, March 23
8:00 AM +Timothy Amata by his parents
Tuesday, March 24
8:00 AM +Frank Sheme by Jim & Kathy Ludwiczak
Wednesday, March 25
8:00 AM +Pierre Barrette by Mary Cramsey
Thursday, March 26
8:00 AM +Larry Mitthauer by Sal & MaryAnn Iradi
Friday, March 27
8:00 AM +Rita Dinges by Tim & Joyce Remus
Saturday, March 28
8:00 AM Widowed Parishioners of St. John XXIII
3:30 PM +Brian Roehm by Skip & Joan Collins
5:30 PM +Thomas Coan by John & Olive King
8:00 PM Members of our RCIA
Sunday, March 29
7:15 AM +Patricia Gallo by Judy Gallo Assante
9:15 AM +Howard Schleimer by Dave & Andrea Harley
11:15 AM +Thomas Hudson by Angela LaPorte
5:00 PM +Bienvenida-Grisel Vargas Rodriguez by Libia Rodriguez
PLEASE NOTE
The 2015 Mass Book is open for the entire year. Because of our growing
population, Mass requests will be limited to 8 per year. To reserve a Mass,
you must call or come into the of¿ce to speak with staff directly. Other
options available are: Tabernacle Candle, Missal Memorial, Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day and All Souls envelopes.
Pastoral Team
Business Manager
Holly Atkins
[email protected]
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Communications
Danielle Koleniak
[email protected]
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Maintenance
Supervisor
Rob Erp
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Dir. of Faith Formation
Chris Biel
[email protected]
239-561-7499
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Bookkeeper
Ana Thompson
[email protected]
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Coordinator of
Parishioner Engagement
Jennifer Engelman
[email protected]
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Director of Music Ministries
Robert Kirchner
[email protected]
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Thrift Store Manager
Cynthia Conzatti
[email protected]
239-433-4097
15200 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
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PART TIME
Receptionist
MaryAnn Deas
[email protected]
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Brenda Gregory
[email protected]
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Admin. Assistant
Barbara Lange
[email protected]
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Youth Ministers
Meghan & Aaron McCarthy
[email protected]
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March 22, 2015
PARISH CALENDAR
„ Saturday, March 21
Soles 4 Souls Sneaker Drive in Narthex
Vigil Mass 3:30pm & 5:30pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00pm
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„ Sunday, March 22
Soles 4 Souls Sneaker Drive in Narthex
K of C Breakfast after Masses
Blood Mobile 7:30am-1:00pm
Kof C River Boat Cruise 1:30pm
Vigil Mass 5:00pm
High School Youth Group
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„ Monday, March 23
Men’s Gospel Forum/CCR 7:00am
Craftie Ladies at the Villas 1:00pm
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„ Tuesday, March 24
Bereavement 1:00pm
Spanish Rosary 6:00pm
Capital Campaign Volunteer
Meeting 6:00pm
Boy Scouts at the Villas 7:00pm
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„ Wednesday, March 25
Blessed Little Angels- at
Rutenburg Park 9:30am
Faith Formation 4:15pm
Year 2 Sac. Prep Parent/Child 6:00pm
Faith Formation Middle School 6:00pm
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„ Thursday, March 26
Choir Rehearsal 5:00pm
Faith & Wine Lee County 6:30pm
at Our Lady of Light
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„ Friday, March 27
Confessions 5:00pm-7:00pm
Stations of the Cross 6:00pm
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„ Saturday, March 28
Soles 4 Souls Sneaker Drive in Narthex
Women’s Guild Bake Sale
Blessed Little Angels Family Beach Day
Prayer Walk at Abortion Clinic 9:15am
Easter Egg Hunt 11:00am
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass 3:30pm &
5:30pm
Palm Sunday Vietnamese Mass
8:00pm
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„ Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday
Soles 4 Souls Sneaker Drive in Narthex
Women’s Guild Bake Sale
Vigil Mass 5:00pm
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Lessons in Faith, Cont.
As part of this year’s program, students worked
with St. John XXIII Parishioner and AFCAAM
Vice-Chairman, John Gamba, to learn the
principles of entrepreneurship and to explore ideas
for starting a new business. As part of the training,
students posted their creative business ideas on a
website called MakeYourJob.org.
mounted display. It was developed by Google as
a mass-market computer that displays information
in a smartphone-like hands-free format. Sales
were lagging so much that Google has actually
taken it off the market, but Nardos - in her in¿nite
wisdom - sort of identi¿ed the problem, and her
idea could have been the solution.
“We wanted to expand the impact of the AFCAAM
Summer Program from learning about technology,
to applying technology, to start a new business,” says
John Gamba. “All of these kids have entrepreneurial
mindsets. They simply need direction, support and
creative outlets to express themselves.”
“First, there wasn’t a lot of real life function to
them. There weren’t any apps that would make the
glasses useful in real life,” she recalls thinking. “And
secondly, they were weird looking. So I thought, why
not make them look like normal, fashionable glasses.
So that was the gist of the idea. My company would
re-design the look of the glasses, and then provide
a marketplace for better apps. I would take all the
functions of my phone, and put them into the glasses.
We thought about developing new apps that could
multitask for you, too. Like, if you were really busy,
the app could answer emails and read books for you.”
MakeYourJob (MakeYourJob.org) is a projectbased, social learning experience that teaches the
principles of entrepreneurship and challenges
student entrepreneurs to dream up new businesses.
Middle and High School Students are presented
with 16 mini-challenges from identifying a
founder, to crafting a sales and promotions strategy
to determining the start-up costs to launch their
business. Students create digital assets that are
posted on a Virtual Business Canvas for judging by
volunteer entrepreneurs af¿liated with the Network
for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
“We had a guest speaker come in and ask us if we
wanted to win $2500. We were like, YES!” shares
Nardos Bekele, this year’s 2nd place winner. “I
told him my idea, and he got excited. He thought it
was great. I took it really seriously and submitted
my idea the same day. I ended up winning $1000 not bad for second place!”
Nardos came to the United States from Ethiopia in
the 6th grade. A native Amharic speaker, she was
frightened by the newness of the people and social
idiosyncrasies of our culture. “I used to have to
stay after school to get extra help writing essays.
But math was always my favorite subject, and was
placed in advanced classes.” Remarkably decisive
about her future, the 15 year old already knows
her double major in college - criminal justice
and medicine. These majors will launch her into
the 3 concurrent careers she’s chosen - FBI agent
working in a Behavioral Analysis Unit, Physician,
and forensic anthropologist. Needless to say, this is
someone that’s engaged in life.
MakeYourJob was sponsored by a local education
company, MassiveU.com and NFTE which is
headquartered in New York City. The program was
supported by a grant from Citigroup Foundation.
More than 6,000 students from 15 countries
registered and competed at MakeYourJob.org over
the past 6 months. The competition was ¿erce,
and some of the ideas that came through were
legitimately viable for marketing.
Nardos’ idea came from another guest speaker’s
presentation on Google Glass. Google Glass is a
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Blown away by the creativity of the students that
participated, Gamba wonders “how many other
Nardos Bekeles are out there - students who want to
create, invent and apply what they learn to real-life
opportunities to build a business and make money?”
That’s a good question - one that can only be answered
if organizations like St. John XXIII Catholic Church
and Catholic Charities continue to support education
entrepreneurs like NFTE and AFCAAM.
As much as some want to connect Big Business with
greed and sundry other sins, entrepreneurship at its core
is a very Biblical concept. Its foundation is faith and
vision - and a genuine desire to make other people’s
lives better. He or she needs to take actions that involve
risk, with the faith that, if done honestly, her “talents
can be multiplied”. Sound familiar? Now faith is the
assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things
not seen. -Hebrews 11:1. And though none of us has
made a sacri¿ce like Christ made for us, humans are
capable of sacri¿ce, and entrepreneurship is one such
example of self-denial, undertaken for the bene¿t of
others. True entrepreneurship is not a get-rich-quick
scheme. A successful entrepreneur serves others, often
at great risk, dif¿culty, and cost. Pro¿ts are a sign that
the entrepreneur has successfully served others, but
pro¿t only comes at the end - sometimes never. Along
the way he or she risks ¿nancial safety for himself or
herself and family, retirement, savings, and possibly
the same of friends and family.
When AFCAAM teaches entrepreneurship, it’s
teaches kids how to have faith in themselves something a lot of kids these days need. “I can’t
say enough about St. John XXIII Catholic Church’s
generosity,” John shares. “They stepped up in a huge
way and made a world of difference for students
who face challenging circumstances. For 3 weeks,
these students got a taste of Silicon Valley thinking,
and really push their limits about their possibilities
for the future. The sky’s the limit for them.”
This week in Faith Formation
General Announcements
Contact Chris Biel | 561-7499 | [email protected]
This week in Faith Formation:
• Wednesday March 25th No Faith Formation classes, Mandatory
Sacrament Preparation Class for Year II students and Parents.
Middle School outside
Other News:
• Mark your calendars for Saturday March 28th for our annual
Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00
• Vacation Bible Camp June 22- 26th from 9-12. Watch the
bulletin for future details
• Summer adventure opportunities at Good Counsel
Camp, Floral City, Florida which is owned and operated
by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. This is a coed residential camp for age 7-15 offering 1 and 2 week
sessions. Camp brochures are available in the parish
narthex or can be requested by contacting the camp at
4301 W. Homosassa Trail, Florida 34461 or by calling (352)
270-8831 or email [email protected] or visit their
website at goodcounselcamp.org
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a program for children ages 4 to
10 that takes place each Sunday during the 9:15 & 11:15 Masses.
After the opening prayer, the children along with their Catechist move
to the chapel to hear and discuss the Sunday readings at a level they
will understand. At the offertory the children return to the assembly
for the remainder of the Mass. There is no registration required for
Children’s Liturgy of the Word. While we want this to be a fun and
engaging time for the children, they are expected to behave in an
appropriate manner respectful to adults and to God’s House. Please
talk to your child about this before having them attend Children’s
Liturgy of the Word. Because this is a guided lesson, we ask that
children younger than age 4 do not attend. If you would like more
information, or to be a part of this program, please contact Chris Biel
at 561-7499.
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Have you listened to our NEW podcasts? Listen to
inspirational messages from Father Bob and homilies from
Mass. Visit our site weekly at johnxxiii.podbean.com
•
‘Like’ our Facebook page! For all the latest happenings
and inspirational messages ‘Like’ us on Facebook. Search
‘St. John XXIII Catholic Church’.
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Visit our website,
Johnxxiii.net, scroll down to “Stay Connected” and enter
your email address.
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Have you attempted to register with our parish online?
We are experiencing some issues right now. If you haven’t
heard from us within a week of registering, contact the
Parish OfÀce or stop by the welcome center to complete
the process. We apologize for any inconveniences.
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We need your help with keeping our database current: Have
you moved, changed email addresses, dropped a landline or
changed your cell number? Please email [email protected]
with any changes or additions to your contact information.
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The Catholic Family Discussion: In October 2015, representative
bishops from around the world will meet with Pope Francis in the
XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to consider
the topic: The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church
and Contemporary World. This year, the Church is asking how it
can more effectively minister to modern families. Please join us on
Wednesday March 25 from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Community
Room for an explanation and discussion of the Synod and the
role of the Catholic Family. Along with Father Bob, Mike Reese a
parishioner of St. John XXIII and head of the Theology Department
at Bishop Verot High School, will present and open discussion on
the issues impacting families today.
Please read the requirements on our various Sacrament programs
listed Below:
Baptism: Congratulations on your decision to baptize your child! At
Saint John XXIII we are happy to help your family prepare for the
celebration. Baptisms are offered for registered members of Saint
John XXIII and are scheduled only after the preparation process is
completed by the parents. Please do not make arrangements for
family members until you have actually received a date. Contact the
ofÀce at 561-2245 for more information or to begin the process.
First Communion (also called First Eucharist) and First
Reconciliation: Children in First grade or above, who have expressed
a desire and willingness and are attending Mass, are welcome to
begin the two year process of preparing for these Sacraments. The
Àrst year consists of regular attendance at Faith Formation classes
or through a Diocesan Catholic school. (either St. Francis Xavier or
St. Andrew) The second year continues those classes, but also adds
in direct Sacramental Preparation (Reconciliation and Communion)
sessions. Contact Chris at 561-7499 for more information or to begin
the process. Parents who home school their children must contact
the ofÀce during Year I.
Confirmation Preparation to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation
is also a two year process that now begins at the start of 9th Grade
and is celebrated at the end of 10th grade. (Older teens are certainly
welcome also!). Each year consists of Faith Formation through the
parish Youth Group or a Diocesan Catholic school (Bishop Verot) as
well as scheduled Confirmation classes and a retreat. Please note:
Students from Bishop Verot must register and attend the preparation
classes at the beginning of 9th grade. If you are entering the 9th grade
or would like more information on our program, Contact Chris at 5617499 for more information or to begin the process.
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Symbolon is back! Come watch The Life of Grace on March 24.
Both of these topics are brought to you by The Augustine Institute
through the Symbolon Series – The Catholic Faith Explained. Please
plan to join us Tuesday morning following the 8am Mass to watch
the DVD and share in the discussion. We will meet in the church
Community Room following the Mass for hospitality and then the
program.
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The next Habitat for Humanity work days for our parish
is Tuesday, March 24 & April 24st. Please call Carl
Larson at 410-440-8227 or email him at captaincarl23@
gmail.com for registration instructions.
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REMINDER! Please lock your car doors and do not leave
packages or valuables visible in your cars. There were
a few car break-ins reported at a nearby church. Also,
please take your purses with you to Communion.
Journey to Hope Monday Night 3/30 & 4/27 Please
join us at 6:00pm in the OfÀce Conference Room if
you have a loved one suffering from mental illness or
substance abuse. JTH offers education and support in a
conÀdential, prayerful and caring setting.
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YARN NEEDED: The Craftie Ladies are looking for yarn donations!
We use your donated yarn for projects to be donated to those less
fortunate as well as sold to earn money for those in need. Please
leave your donations in the basket in the Narthex.
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Beef O’Bonus! Our promotion with Beef O’Brady’s is
now 7 days a week. Tell the owner, Jack, you are from St.
John and he will give us 20% of your check back to the
parish! Thanks, Beef O’s!
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St. John XXIII
ANNUAL
EASTER EGG HUNT!
SATURDAY
MARCH 28
11:00 AM
Gospel ReÁections | Jack Conroy
John 12:20-33. Rationale for the CruciÀxion
The time is Passover, and Jesus has just entered the city to
the acclaim of many who shout “Hosannah! Blessed is he who
comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel,” quoting
Psalm 118:25, but adding the tag about kingship. This is the
prelude to the great Johannine Passion Narrative (Chapters
13-19). Here Jesus offers a discussion of life and death;
as with wheat, the grain falls to the earth, turns brown, and
is apparently “dead.” However, when it is buried and the
rains come, it sprouts again. Life springs forth from death.
Jesus tells us and his disciples that this is the real reason he
came to earth: to die. The Gospel of John does not have a
“TransÀguration” where God afÀrms Jesus’ Sonship; but in this
story, we have a voice from heaven afÀrming that Jesus will
glorify God’s name. And he repeats the same phrase he used
last week in comparing his death to the sign of the bronze
serpents in the desert: it is by being lifted up (on a cross) that
life will be offered all people. We also see Jesus’ humanity
peek through in the phrase, “my soul is troubled.” He asks if
he should be saved from this “hour,” but at once refuses to
consider this option. This is echoed in the Second Reading. It
is a human who died, albeit in St. John’s Gospel, this human is
also God.
Prayers for Our Heroes
PFC Bryan Bard
PFC Andrew Kanopkh
SPC Michael Jednak
Sgt. Phil Dellibovi
Lt. Col. Jarett D. Broemmel
Tech Sgt Jeffrey K. Green
SPC Craig A. Schneider
Staff Sgt. Chris Dominski
Staff Sgt. Shaun McBride
LCP James Palenik
Marine Private Tyler Petersen
Richard Tahaes
Army PFC Justin Pingicer
1st Lt. Paige Hortman
PFC Kathleen Hudepohl
Anthony Padula
Sgt. Jared Gaudet
Christian Troutner, US Navy
Captain Andrew Duguay
Major Bart Boma
Master SGT Peter Parison
Marine PFC Ryan Silva
Andrew Herman
Lt. Col. Brady Sexton
PFC Michael P Hughes
Pvt. Matthew Lyons
Capt. Bradley D. Laux
LCPL Nicholas Lyons
LCPL Andrew Eldridge
PFC Nick Mundo
Staff Sgt. Dennis Cosgrove
Drew Fesmire
Michael Klem
Marine Private Thomas Kavanaugh
Lord God, Almighty Father,
creator of mankind and author of peace,
as we are ever mindful of the cost paid
for the liberty we possess, we ask you to
bless the members of our armed forces.
Donations of candy Àlled plastic eggs are needed. Give them courage, hope and strength.
May they ever experience your firm
(Please no chocolate, it melts!)
support, gentle love and compassionate
Please drop off donations in the Church Narthex, Parish healing.
Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to
Office or Youth Ministry Office by March 25th.
light.
To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever.
Thank you for your support!
Amen.
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DRINKS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED!
Welcome New Parishioners!
Spanish Announcements
Queremos invitarlos a las actividades en español que se están
realizando en la Iglesia, contamos con su presencia para que
los grupos se incrementen
• Les queremos conÀrmar que estaremos celebrando nuestra
misa en español el Domingo de Pascua Abril 5 a la 1:15PM,
los esperamos!
• Recuerden de nuestra segunda Colecta a partir del mes
de Abril para la recaudación de fondos para la campaña
“Construyendo nuestro legado” Sean generosos.
• Los invitamos a que nos acompañen al rezo del Rosario
todos los Martes a las 6:00PM dentro de la Iglesia.
• Quien desee participar en la misa como lector u otras
actividades pueden contactarnos también a nuestra
dirección de correo.
• Dirija todas sus inquietudes, peticiones y preguntas Nuestro
correo electrónico para cualquier información o petición que
deseen:[email protected]
• Queremos invitarlos a que se unan a la página de Facebook de
nuestra comunidad. El link es el siguiente:http://www.facebook.
com/HispanosJPXXIII.We have created a Facebook page in
Spanish so we can communicate with our Hispanic parishioners.
Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/HispanosJPXXIII
• We have created a Facebook page in Spanish so we can
communicate with our Hispanic parishioners. Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/HispanosJPXXIII
Journey to Hope
“When did we see you a stranger and not welcome you Lord?”
Who do you think of as a stranger? Usually it’s someone
who: doesn’t Àt our expectations, doesn’t meet our criteria
for acceptability, or acts in ways that confuse us-deÀned as
“other”. Having a brain disorder can result in behaviors that are
interpreted by others as frightening or aggravating. What if a
family member becomes the stranger in our life, showing new
or strange behavior that call for us to adapt to a new way of
relating? Families and friends of those suffering from substance
abuse or mental illness must overcome stigma, frustration, worry
and grief in order relate to their family member in a loving way.
ConÀdential support is available. Journey to Hope meets at 6 PM
March 30 in the OfÀce Conference Room. All are welcome.
Joel & Kimberly Backe
Charles & Sally Keefe
Ted Remke
Michael Demeo
Nicole Pusateri
Those of you who are new to our Parish this year, and to those
who’ve been coming for years without being registered, we need
your help in staying organized and planning for our future needs.
Having an accurate database of our Parishioners will help us know
where and how we need to grow. Thank you to everyone who
registered with our Parish both online and via registration card. If
you’ve not received a welcome letter, please call the Parish OfÀce
to conÀrm your registration. Thanks!
All new parishioners, and those interested in registering in our Parish, are invited to attend the New Parishioner Orientation; the next
Session is May 17th at 12:30. This is your opportunity to become
informed and active members of the Parish and participate in our
various ministries. Registering at St. John XXIII is a declaration of
your desire to be part of a Catholic community.
Please let the parish office know your email address OR you can
even update it on the Parish Website! www.johnxxiii.net Frequently,
those seeking to celebrate Marriage, Baptisms or serve as sponsors for Confirmation or Baptism request a letter stating that they
are parishioners. To receive such a letter, one must be registered in
the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to stewardship
of time, talent and treasure. One means of verifying participation is
through the use of parish offertory envelopes.
If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish or are
unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your prayerful
support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory basket.
Women’s Guild Spring Bake Sale
Prepare Your Taste Buds!
The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast after
the morning Masses on the following dates:
-March 22nd (TODAY!)
-April 26th
-May 24th
-June 28th
Menu: Scrambled eggs, hash
browns, sausage links, toast,
Juice & coffee.
Price: $5 for adults $3 for kids
*Cereal and fruit available at kid’ss price
This is a fundraiser for programs the K of C help support!
Palm Sunday Weekend
March 28th & 29th
Purchase delicious treats before and after all Masses
ProÀts support LifeLine & Verity, which counsel and assist
young mothers from pregnancy thru birth
*Please help by donating and/or purchasing items at any
of the Masses. Donations may be dropped off before Mass.
Sugar-free and gluten-free items are always in demand, as well.
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Prayer List
Vietnamese Announcements
Giӡ Thánh LӉ:
- ChiӅu Thӭ Bҧy: 3:30 pm; 5:30 pm; 8:00 pm (Vi͟t)
- Chúa Nhұt: 7:15 am; 9:15 am; 11:15 am; 5:00 pm
Liên lҥc:
- Lm. Gioan Cao VNJ Nghi
951-258-8734
- Anh NguyӉn Khiêm
239-470-8666
“N͗u h̹t lúa mì r˿i xuͩng ÿ̽t mà không thͩi ÿi, thì ch͡ tr˿
trͥi mͱt mình; nh́ng n͗u nó thͩi ÿi, thì nó sinh nhi͙u bông
h̹t.” Bài phúc âm hôm nay nhҳc lҥi cho chúng ta cái giá mà
Thiên Chúa ÿã phҧi trҧ, ÿӇ cӭu chuӝc con ngѭӡi. Cái chӃt trên
thұp tӵ giá là mӝt cái chӃt không nhӳng thұt hãi hùng, mà cNJng
là mӝt cái chӃt thұt ô nhөc. Chúa Giêsu ÿã sҹn sàng trҧ giá quá
ÿҳt ÿó, ÿӇ cho con ngѭӡi phҫn nào thҩu hiӇu ÿѭӧc con tim ÿҫy
lòng trҳc ҭn và yêu thѭѫng cӫa Thiên Chúa. ĈӇ khi ÿã phҫn nào
hiӇu ÿѭӧc tình Chúa yêu thѭѫng, chúng ta sӁ sҹn sàng trҧ mӑi
giá ÿӇ ÿáp trҧ món nӧ ân tình.
Trong nhӳng ngày Mùa Chay thánh này, khi tѭӣng niӋm cuӝc
khә nҥn và cái chӃt thѭѫng ÿau cӫa Chúa vì yêu thѭѫng chúng
ta, chúng ta xin Chúa cho mӛi ngѭӡi ÿѭӧc hiӇu hѫn tҩm lòng
cӫa Chúa, ÿӇ cNJng nhѭ thánh Phaolô, chúng ta cNJng có thӇ nói
ÿѭӧc: “Tôi coi t̽t c̻ mͥi sΉ nh́ thua thi͟t tŕͳc cái lͻi tuy͟t v͵i
là ÿ́ͻc bi͗t Chúa Giêsu Kitô, Chúa tôi.”
THÔNG BÁO
KiӃm Trӭng Phөc Sinh (Easter Egg Hunt): ĈӇ giúp các em
hѭӣng niӅm vui Chúa Phөc Sinh, Giáo xӭ sӁ tә chӭc cho các
em tìm kiӃm Trӭng Phөc Sinh vào Thӭ Bҧy, ngày 28 tháng 3,
lúc 11:00 giӡ sáng. Mӡi quí vӏ phө huynh ÿѭa các em ÿӃn nhà
thӡ ÿӇ các em ÿѭӧc hѭӣng niӅm vui này. Quí vӏ nào muӕn ӫng
hӝ trӭng (có kҽo bên trong, nhѭng không ÿӇ kҽo chocolate),
xin ÿem ÿӃn nhà thӡ trѭӟc ngày 25.
Bàn Thҧo vӅ Gia Ĉình: Tháng 10 năm 2015 tӟi ÿây, Ĉӭc
Thánh Cha Phanxicô sӁ mӣ Thѭӧng Hӝi Ĉӗng Giám Mөc ThӃ
Giӟi vӅ ÿӅ tài: Ѫn Gӑi và Sӭ Mҥng cӫa Gia Ĉình trong Giáo
Hӝi và ThӃ Giӟi Ngày Nay. NӃu quí vӏ muӕn biӃt thêm chi tiӃt
và giúp ý kiӃn cho Hӝi Ĉӗng Giám Mөc, mӡi ÿӃn Community
Room, Thӭ Tѭ, ngày 25 tháng 3, 6:00-7:30 chiӅu.
Phân Công Phөng Vө
Thͱ B̫y, 28 tháng 3, 2015 - Chúa Nh̵t L͍ Lá
Bài ÿӑc 1:
Chӏ Cao Trang
Bài ÿӑc 2:
Chӏ NguyӉn Maria
Lӡi NguyӋn:
Anh Trҫn Ĉҥi
Giúp LӉ:
KiӅu, Melina, Thҧo, Lananh
Please remember in your prayers all of our parish
family and friends who suffer physically, emotionally or
spiritually, especially:
Walter, Jeanne & Peggy Stobb Patty Carncross
Gracelyn Marra-Bax
Patricia Mannion
Robert Smith
Anne Soter
Jack Rizzo
Geof Davies
Arnold Gitto
Helen Carter
Eileen Brahney
Tom Halt
Pattie Fialcowitz
Ryan Novajasky
Delia Murphy
Claire Pilon
Sal and Terry Pantano
Jill Scott
Bob Biggs
Ken Melvin
Darrell Evans
Rich Stranski
Lynne Haughey
Debi Grace-Smith
Aurise Parente
Marylynne Cochrane
Sylvia Dirksen
Walter Kobe
Ann Pavlan
Emma Quid
Concetta Hauf
Danielle Bechtold
Christopher Wright
Betty Clarke
Rick Sokolowski
Florence Nash
Michele Caudieux
Roger Poliette
Joyce Caudieux
Shirley Thompson
Doris Mackin
Donna Borysewicz & Family
Vincent Galati
Joseph John
John Mangione
Elizabeth Mary
Joey Cibella
Sue Anderson
Ron Morrison
Chuck Reese
Francis Lamatarie
Pat Tasser
Angela Blinkiewicz
Laura Martinet
Joyce Ferranti
Delores Letender
Jeanne Blum
Tom Stankowski
Rob Quid
Amy Jette
Bill Bosco
Gerald Snyder
Amy Jette
Eliza Pina
Mary Jean Klass
Names will remain on the prayer list for approximately
one month. If you’d like the name to continue, please
call once per month to remind us to keep it listed 39.561.2245. The best way to ensure your loved ones
are consistently prayed for within our greater E-Prayer
Community - email Betsy Engelbrecht at e-prayer@
popejohn23.net. Their names will be circulated to an evergrowing list of people who will pray for them by name!
Prayers for Eternal Life
Bishop Verot High School
Please remember in your prayers those who’ve entered
into eternal life, especially:
P re s e n t s . . .
TODAY!
MARCH 22TH
3:00 PM
Rev. Frank Nieset, brother of Charles Nieset;
Ted Perkowski
The Tabernacle Candle
The Anderson Theater
5598 Sunrise Dr. Fort Myers
$10.00 ADULTS | $5.00 STUDENTS
In memory of:
Robert E. Slota Jr.
Tickets are available at BVHS Front OfÀce and at the Box OfÀce
30 minutes before the show.
Requested by: his parents & family
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“Building Our Legacy”
Vol. 4 Page 1
MORE THAN $2,080,000 PLEDGED
FROM JUST 407 FAMILIES!
March 21/ 22
Thank you to the following parishioners who have committed to our capital campaign. This listing is updated as of Tuesday, March
17th. Should there be any discrepancies or questions about this listing, please contact the Parish OfÀce at (239) 561- 2245.
Anonymous (8)
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Arcarese
Mrs. Nancy Agnew
Mr. Richard & Elaine Allison
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Altmann
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Amaro
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Amata
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ammon
Mrs. Barbara Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Aquilina
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Assante
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Atkins
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Atkinson
Mr. & Mrs. James Balyeat
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bartlik
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Barrett
Mr. Conrad Bechard
Mr. & Mrs. William Becker
Mr. & Mrs. James Bedenko
Mr. & Mrs. Jacques Bernier
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Biel
Mr. Mark Bir
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Blair
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Blinkiewicz
Mrs. Anne Boland
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Broderick
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bompezzi
Mr. & Mrs. George Boring III
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Bourgraf
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Brandt
Mrs. Janice Brinich
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Broderick
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Broemmel
Mrs. Agnes Brown
Mr. & Mrs. William Brown
Ms. Marilyn Brummer
Dr. & Mrs. John Bruno
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Buchholz
Mrs. Doris Buck
Mr. Francis Burns
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Buttarazzi
Ms. Audrey Bynoe
Mr. Leonardo Cabeceiras
Mr. & Mrs. George Caccoma
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Callaghan
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Callans
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Carpenter
Mr. & Mrs. William Catineau
Dr. & Mrs. Christian Cavanagh
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Cels
Mrs. Ann Marie Ceth
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Chartrand
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Childs
Dr. & Dr. Britto Chinnappan
Mr. & Mrs. William Clancy
Mr. Joseph Clapp
Mr & Mrs. Robert Clarke
Mr. & Mrs. William Clarke
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cockayne
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cocolichio
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Collins
Mrs. Jane Conner
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cook
Mr. & Mrs. William Coole
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Cooney
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Connolly
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Corwen
Ms. Anne Countryman
Mr. Michael Cronin
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Crutcher
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cucchiaro
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cullen
Mrs. Linda Curtis
Mrs. Betty Dadio
Ms. Mary Dagostino
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Dahl
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis DaPra
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Davies
Mr. John Debitetto
Ms. Peggi DeGroote
Mr. Peter Della-Luna
Ms. Mary Della-Luna
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick DeLuca
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew DePaola
Mrs. Madeleine Deragon
Mr. Antonio DeSantis
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Deslauriers
Ms. Lorraine DeTurk
Mrs. Judy Dincher
Mr. & Mrs. Dam Dinh
Mrs. Marilyn Dittrich
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dohack
Mrs. Maureen Dombrowski
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Donatelli
Mr. & Mrs. James Dooley
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Downey
Mr. Charles Downey
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Driscoll
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Driscoll
Mr. & Mrs. John Dudinyak
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Dudreck
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dugan
Mr. & Mrs. James Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. John Dunn
Mrs. Nancy Dunn
Mr. Dale Durbin
Mrs. Barbara Durkin
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Eastwood
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ehrenfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Emborsky
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Endres
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Engelman
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Engelbrecht
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eusanio
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Evener
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Evans
Dr. & Dr. Tomas Factora
Mrs. Joan Fascetti
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fernandez
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Fischer
Mrs. Carolyn Flatley
Mr. Patrick Flynn
Ms. Louise Foley
Mr. & Mrs. William Ford
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Marilyn Fox
Mr. & Mrs. William Frazer
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Freda
Ms Dorothy French
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Fricker
Ms. Sue Anne Fruzzetti
Mr. Thomas Gallagher
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. John Garvin
Mrs. Violet Gatza
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Gerdon
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giampaolo
Mr. Norman Gionet
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Giordano
Mr. & Mrs. James Glendon
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Glick
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Glowacki
Mr. & Mrs. William Goga
Mr. & Mrs. John Grace
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Grady
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gray
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Gregory
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Greenhalgh
Mrs. Jan Griggs
Mr. & Mrs. John Grisik
Mr. & Mrs. John Gugger
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Haglund
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Halt
Mr. Damian Hanley
Mrs. Diane Harlyvetch
Mrs. Carolyn Hartmann
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hawley
Mr. & Mrs. Loran Head
Mr. & Mrs. John Healy
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Heller
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hemmer
Ms. Dee Herek
Mr. & Mrs. James Herron
Mr. & Mrs. John Hinnegan
Mrs. Helen Hitch
Mrs. Judith Hobensack
Mrs. Janice Hoffert
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Holbrook
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Holter
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hornsby
Mr. & Mrs. Alec Houle
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hourican
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Howell
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hubbard
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Hudepohl
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Hurt
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hutzel
Mrs. Diane Jankowski
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Janoschka
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jarlenski
Ms. Diane Jarmoszuk
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Jurges
Mrs. Joyce Jurkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Walton Justice
Mr. & Mrs. George Kalvinsky
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Kanapesky
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kane
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Katorincek
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kavanagh
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Keefe
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas King
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Kittenplan
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Klees
Deacon & Mrs. Richard Klish
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kohlbecker
Mrs. Marianne Kollasch
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Konkowski
Mr. & Mrs. John Kosty
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kramer
Mr. & Mrs. John Kranz
Mrs. Dorothy Kurtz
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Laboy
Mr. and Mrs. Howell Labrador
Mr. & Mrs. David Lambros
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Lamone
Mr. Michael LaMothe
Mrs. Judy Lanasa
Mrs. Janice Lancaster
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lancellot
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond LaPlaca
Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaRochelle
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Larson
Mrs. Celia Lazo
Mr. & Mrs. C. Robert Leadbetter
Mr. & Mrs. Robert LeFevre
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Leuck
Mr. & Mrs. John Lewinski
Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Luis Linares
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lindabury
Mrs. Barbara Lipari
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lochner
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lodato
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Logan
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Logue
Mr. Peter Lombardi
Mr. & Mrs. Vito Lubes
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lubozynski
Mrs. Susan Lucente
Mr. & Mrs. James Ludwiczak
Mrs. Liz Lydick
Mr & Mrs. Michael Lynch
Ms. Sandra Lynch
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Macha
Mr. & Mrs. James Madden
Mr. & Mrs. John Malone
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Markey
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Marasigan
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Marr
Mr. Robert Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Matern
Mrs. Barbara Martin
Mr. & Mrs. George Martinet
Mrs. Paula Mattras
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Matyja
Mr. & Mrs. James McCaffrey
Mr. & Mrs. Vince McConville
Mrs. McCourt
Mr. & Mrs. James McCraney
Mr. & Mrs. Bill McCoy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert McDonald
Mr. Albert McGann
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McGrail
Mr. Arthur McGuire
Mrs. Catherine McManus
Mr. & Mrs. John McNamara
Ms. Theresa McReever
Mr. McNulty & Mrs. Conzatti
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Meade
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Meihaus
Mrs. Mary Melone
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mihna
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Myron Molotky
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Moro
Mrs. Mary Mugford
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mullin
Mr. & Mrs. Don Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Myrick
Mr. & Mrs. T. Patrick Nacol
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Nardi
Mr. & Mrs. John Nash
Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Tuck) Nason
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Natella
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Navarro
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Niemits
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nieset
Mrs. Mary Ann Oakes
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Oberembt
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Ogan
Ms. Dorothy O’Hallaren
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel O’Keefe
“Building Our Legacy”
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Mr. & Mrs. Alan Olds
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Olson
Mr. Michael Orourke
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Toole
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Palgut
Mrs. Marilyn Palmer
Mrs. Marie Panger
Mr. & Mrs. James Panther
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Patterson
Mr. Edwin Pautler
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Peterson
Mr. Richard Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Peterson
Ms. Terese Penza
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Piccone
Mr. Kevin Powers
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Powers
Mrs. Arline Previti
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Probst
Mrs. Linda Quick
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Quiles
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rademaker
Mrs. June Rampinelli
Mr. & Mrs. William Raney
Mr. & Mrs. Mohammad Rashid
Ms Caroline Ravelo
Mr. William Ray
Mr. Leroy Redmond
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reese
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Reitz
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Remus
Ms. Elena Reyes
Mr. & Mrs. William Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Roberts
Ms. Leslie Robertson
Mr. David Rodgers
Mr. & Mrs. John Rodriguez
Mr. & Mrs. William Roese
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Roessler
Mr. & Mrs. John Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Rose
Mrs. Shirley Rost
Mr. & Mrs. John Ruf
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sacheli
Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Salamone
Mr. & Mrs. Carmelo Santos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sapnar
Ms Jennifer Sarzyniak
Mr. Michael Savarese
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Sauvain
Mrs. Joan Sauve
Ms. Linda Sayres
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Schneider
Mr. & Mrs. John Schulz
Mrs. Patricia Schoo
Mr. & Mrs. David Schrantz
Mrs. Jane Sears
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Shay
Ms. Eileen Shea
Ms. Barbara Silva
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Snook
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Sokel
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Solon
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sombers
Mrs. Guadalupe Soto
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Spinazze
Mr. & Mrs. John Stankiewicz
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stankowski
Mr. John Staskowski
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Stobb
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Suchor
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Sucik
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. William Sutton
Mr. & Mrs. John Swartz
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Sweeney
Mrs. Carol Szweda
Mr. & Mrs. George Szymanski
Rev. Robert Tabbert
Mrs. Mary Lou Tedeschi
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Temming
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Theberge
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Thiel
Mr. James Tillery & Mrs. Vance
Mrs. Mary Timkey
Mr. & Mrs. Corey C. Thompson
Mrs. Kathleen Tooey
Mr. & Mrs. William Tousey
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Trafford
Mrs. Nancy Trainor
Mrs. Margaret Tripton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tuffy
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yost
Mr. & Mrs. Richard VanBuskirk
Mr. & Mrs. James Vance
March 21/ 22
Mr. & Mrs. Vander Vorste
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Varnum
Mrs. June Verona
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Waldsmith
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wall
Mr. & Mrs. John Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Waschbusch
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weaver
Mr. Kevin Weigand
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Weis
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Weis
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Weller
Ms. Ellen Werle
Ms. Gloria Werta
Dr. & Mrs. Edward White
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Whitehead
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Widlowski
Mr. & Mrs. John Willis
Mr. & Mrs. Adam Winters
Mrs. Nancy Wirick
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wittenauer
Mr. John Wolfrum
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wyrick
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yost
Mr. & Mrs. David Young
Mr. & Mrs. John Zapisek
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Zeder
Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Zizzo
Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Zweber
Pope: Abandoning Elderly is a Sin
By Cindy Wooden of Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Seeing the elderly only as a burden “is ugly.
It’s a sin,” Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience.
“We must reawaken our collective sense of gratitude, appreciation
and hospitality, helping the elderly know they are a living part
of their communities” and sources of wisdom for the younger
generations, the 78-year-old pope said March 4 at his weekly
general audience.
Continuing a series of audience talks about the family, Pope
Francis said he would dedicate two talks to the elderly, looking
at how they are treated in modern societies and at their vocation
within the family.
“An elderly person is not an alien,” he said. “The elderly person is
us. Soon, or many years from now -- inevitably anyway -- we will be
old, even if we don’t think about it.”
“If we do not learn to treat the elderly well,” the pope said, “we
won’t be treated well either” when the time comes.
In a talk punctuated with references to his own family life, his
grandmother and his experience visiting homes for the elderly
in Buenos Aires, Pope Francis said even Christians are being
inÁuenced by cultures so focused on production and proÀt, that
the biblical exhortations to respect the aged and draw upon their
wisdom are being ignored.
“We elderly are all a bit fragile,” the pope said, changing his
prepared text to include himself among the aged.
The elderly he visited in Buenos Aires, he said, would often tell him
that they had many children and that their children visited them.
“And when was the last time they came?” the pope said he asked
one woman. “She said, ‘Well, at Christmas.’ It was August. Eight
months without a visit from her children. Eight months of being
abandoned. This is called a mortal sin. Understand?”
“It is so easy to put our consciences to sleep when there is no
love,” he said.
“While we are young we are tempted to ignore old age as if it were
an illness to hold at bay,” he said. “But when we become old,
especially if we are poor, sick and alone, we experience the failures
of a society programmed for efÀciency, which consequently ignores
the elderly.”
“We want to remove our growing fear of weakness and
vulnerability, but doing so we increase the anguish of the elderly,”
Pope Francis said.
The aged are the “reserve of the wisdom of our people,” they
have experienced and survived the struggles to raise a family and
provide them with a digniÀed life, he said. Tossing them aside
means tossing aside their experience and the way that experience
can contribute to making life better today.
A society that cannot show gratitude and affection to the elderly “is
a perverse society,” the pope said. “The church, faithful to the word
of God, cannot tolerate such degeneration.”
“Where the elderly are not honored,” he said, “there is no future for
the young.”
Before the audience, Pope Francis met brieÁy with 60 bishops
from 35 countries who were participating in a conference
sponsored by the Focolare movement. Addressing the bishops
from “the bloodstained lands of Syria, Iraq and Ukraine,”
the pope assured them he is “united with them” each day
in the celebration of the Eucharist. “In the suffering you are
experiencing along with your people, you experience the
strength that comes from Jesus in the Eucharist, the strength to
go forward united in faith and in hope.”
Paul Todd Concert Photo Recap
Thank you to all who came together for our Annual Paul
Todd Concert. More than 520 people enjoyed the night
‘under the stars’ while supporting our CFA.
A Special Thank You To:
Al & Sharon Natella and Dick & Pat Dohack and their
team for the food
Lois Becker and her team for the drinks
Boy Scout Troop for set up
”Heat” Latin Jazz Band
Bishop Verot National Honor Society
Rob Erp for set up
Tony Gravatte for set up and pictures
Volunteers from St. Martin de Porres Community
Outreach Ministries
Women’s Guild
Knights of Columbus
All Volunteers
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Weekly Financials
W
March 15, 2015
Offertory Cash & Checks
35,817
Building Fund
2,045
Total
$37,862
Mass Attendance
5066
Families
2809
Contribution per family
$13.48
No money is kept on Church property. Thank you for your
continued generosity!
*Please make your checks payable to “St. John XXIII”
Catholic Faith Appeal (last week’s numbers)
Goal
Pledge
% of Goal
% of Households
Payments for 2015
353,000
295,306
83.66%
23.47%
$171,334
CFA RAFFLE WINNERS FOR 3/16/15
Stephen Bleedorn
Gene Lamone
Building Our Legacy Capital Campaign
Pledged
Number of families pledged
$2,080,000
407
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
VOLUNTEER MEETING
DATE & TIME
Mar. 24th: 6:30pm
MARCH 26TH
6:30 PM
Your faith has been with you from the start...
Our Lady of Light Parish
in South Ft. Myers
Women from all parishes are invited to the
event with guest speaker and vocalist Gabi
Frei on “Full of Grace. Songs of Surrender
and Trust to Jesus through Mary”
Most often, when we think of making a gift to the Church,
we think of our weekly offertory, which is considered to be a
sacriÀcial percentage of one’s income. However, prayerfully
consider leaving our Parish in your will in the form of:
Securities of Closely-Held Stock, Personal Property, Real
Estate or Gifts In-Kind, Charitable Trusts
Please call the Parish OfÀce to set an appointment and
determine how you can leave a lasting legacy at St. John XXIII.
St. John XXIII Tuition Assistance
$10.00 admission includes a glass
of wine, light dinner & dessert
FREE BABYSITTING!
Please RSVP to:
[email protected]
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For St. Francis Xavier School
Application Deadline is April 15, 2015
Parish families requesting tuition assistance from
our parish for the school year of 2015/2016 will be
required to complete an application to be considered
and meet with one of our Tuition Assistance team members. The application and Guidelines for our Assistance
program can be found online at http://johnxxiii.net/
info/tuition-assistance/ or by calling the Parish OfÀce.
GUIDELINES FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE:
1. Completion of the FACTS process through the school
2. Registration with St. John XXIII for 6 months or if
you moved here recently we request a letter from your
former parish showing active participation.
3. Active participation with regular use of envelopes;
active as a volunteer in parish ministries.
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BONANZA!!
CHILDCARE PROVIDED IN THE
ST. JOHN XXIII
COMMUNITY ROOM
Friday, April 17 from 6 to 10 PM
Cost: $5 per child
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Donation Envelopes available
in the Church Narthex through
March 28th.
Space is limited!
Pre-registration is required:
St. John XXIII Family Golf Day
March 29th
Alico Family Golf
• Childcare forms available on the
website and in the Narthex.
Mini Golf
• Return forms to front ofÀce or Chris Biel.
SNAG (Start New at Golf)
• Questions? Contact, Chris Biel
([email protected]) or
Deacon RichKlish ([email protected])
• Child must be at least 2 years of age
Driving Range
20% of your purchase goes back to the parish
when you say you’re from St. John XXIII!
16300 Lee Road | Fort Myers, FL | 33912
239-334-4653 | www.alicofamilygolf.com
• Light refreshments provided
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Catholic Community Happenings
Safe Environment Training. As Christian adults, we have a
moral and legal responsbility, and are entrusted by God with
the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors
and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within
or sponsored by our diocese, it is our commitment to provide
an environment which is safe and nurturing. In accordance
with the Diocese of Venice policy to offer continued Safe
Environment Awareness to all employees and volunteers,
the following parishes will hold Regional Safe Environment
Training, or SET. All volunteers must be trained! One should
NOT attend if Àngerprints have not been cleared. The
next training session is at Sacred Heart on March 26th at
6:00pm and on March 28th at 9:30am
The Light is On For You” This Lent, the Diocese of Venice is once
again undertaking the “The Light is On For You” campaign. The
primary purpose of this campaign is to encourage Catholics to
participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Each week, priests
in every parish of the Diocese will be available to hear Confessions
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and 8:30a.m. to 10:30a.m.
on Saturdays. Parishes are asked to display their banners from
last year throughout Lent. A website dedicated to this campaign
can be found at www.thelightisoncatholic.org. For further
information regarding the campaign, please contact the OfÀce
of Evangelization at 941-484-9543 or email evangelization@
dioceseofvenice.org. Please note next Friday evening, March 27
from 5:00-7:00 and Saturday morning from 8:30-10:30 is your
last opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
before Easter. No confessions are heard during Holy Week.
Experience “Education You Can Believe In! For more than
75 years, St. Francis Xavier School has provided quality
academics founded on Catholic teachings. Stop by for a
student-guided tour and learn more about our curriculum,
activities and faith formation. UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE
DATE: Thursday, April 30th 9a.m. Save $100 if you apply
by March 31st and we will waive the application fee. www.
stfrancisfortmyers.org 2055 Heitman Street Fort Myers.
Michele Cheatham: 334-7707 ext. 223
Bishop Verot’s 4th Annual Calendar RafÁe is underway
for the 2015 Calendar year. Your $20 entry puts you in
the running for the 180 daily drawings, giving away a total
of $12,000. A name is drawn each school day of 2015,
with most daily prize amounts of $25, up to $2,500. Every
winner is eligible to continue winning the rest of the year,
for multiple chances! For daily drawing amounts and more
information, please visit www.bvhs.org/calendarrafÁe.
Chrism Mass - The Chrism Mass which takes place during Holy
Week every year will be held at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa
Ave. W., in Venice, Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. During this
Mass, the faithful of the Diocese join the Priests, Deacons and
Bishop Frank J. Dewane for the blessing of the Holy Oils which
are used in the administration of the Sacraments at each
parish throughout the year. Priests and Deacons celebrating
25 and 50 years of Ordination are recognized at this Mass.
All are encouraged to attend in support of our clergy and to
participate in this important Holy Week celebration. The clergy
observing their 25th and 50th anniversaries of Ordination are:
50 years: Reverends Frederick Conoscenti, Richard Driscoll,
S.D.S., William O’Malley, O.Carm., James Patton and James
Shea. 25 years: Reverend David Robinson, S.J.
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Service - The annual Yom
HaShoah interreligious memorial service hosted by Bishop
Frank J. Dewane will take place on Sunday, April 19 at Epiphany
Cathedral, 350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice at 2:30 p.m. This
year celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Vatican II declaration
Nostra Aetate, which addresses relations between the Catholic
and Jewish Faiths. Speakers include Rabbi Noam E. Marans,
Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations for the
American Jewish Committee, and Father Dennis D. McManus,
Director of the Jan Karski Institute for Holocaust Education at
Georgetown University, and Associate Director of the University’s
program for Jewish Civilization. The event is open to all, and a
reception will follow in the Parish Hall. For further information,
please call Deacon Pat Macaulay at 941-366-4210.
Faith & Wine Naples: Thursday, April 9th- 6:30-8:30pm at St.
John the Evangelist PLC Ballroom. This session’s guest speaker
is Fr. Geroge Ratzmann on “Making Sense Out Of Suffering,”
Free on-site babysitting! You must prepay for this event no
later than noon on April 7th by going to www.faithandwine.com
or dropping off exact cash (no change) or your check made
payable to “Faith and Wine, Inc.” to the St. John parish ofÀce. Or
you can mail (post-marked before April 3rd) your check to Mary
Beth Clary, Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP, 9132 Strada
Place, 3rd Floor, Naples, Florida 34108
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center Day of Prayer - Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice invites everyone
to a monthly Day of Prayer on the second Wednesday of the
month through May. The day is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
includes Mass, continental breakfast, lunch, two conferences, and
opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation. $25 in advance; $30
at door. For additional information call 941-486-0233.
Holy Week Retreat – Easter Triduum of the Passion &
Resurrection of the Lord. Thursday, April 2 – Sunday, April 5.
Holy Week retreat begins with supper on Holy Thursday and
ends after Sunrise service and breakfast Easter Morning.
Accommodations and meals: Single Occupancy $300.00
per person. Double Occupancy $225.00 per person. Please
contact OLPH, at (941) 486-0233 for additional information or
visit our website; www.olph-retreat.org for registration forms.
Feast of St. Stanislaus the Martyr at St. Raphael on April
11, 2014 at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. $12 adults, $4 per
kids 10 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance
at the Parish OfÀce, Gift Shop, or Youth Ministry OfÀce. The
event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry.
Proceeds beneÀt 2016 World Youth Day Fund.
Theology on Tap - This exciting program for young adults (18-39),
allows them to learn about the faith while building community.
Theology on Tap is held at various parishes throughout the Diocese.
Each location hosts a series of weekly talks and discussions on
relevant topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Free babysitting, icebreakers,
trivia, and food and drinks are provided... BYOB. Upcoming dates:
March 26 at St. Cecilia Parish from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
You are invited to begin a 9-month journey of spiritually adopting
an unborn child who is at risk of being killed by abortion. Each month
you will receive an email update showing you the current stage of
development for your adopted baby. Through prayer, you will by
united with the mother of this child who is considering the decision of
abortion. Register online for montly reminders and details about your
spiritual baby’s growth at www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife
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Lenten Schedule
Fridays of Lent
March 27
5:00-7:00 PM Confessions
6:00 PM Stations of the Cross and
Benediction
Saturdays of Lent
Confessions 8:30AM-10:30 AM
Easter Egg Hunt
Holy Saturday ~ April 4
Morning Prayer 8:00 AM
Blessing of Food 8:30 AM
Vigil Mass 8:00 PM
Easter Sunday ~ April 5
Masses 7:15AM; 9:15AM; 11:15 AM
Spanish Mass 1:15pm
Vietnamese Mass 5:00pm
Sat. March 28
11:00 AM
-Holy WeekHoly Thursday ~ April 2
Morning Prayer 8:00 AM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM
Adoration 8:00-11:00 PM
Good Friday ~ April 3
Stations of the Cross 2:15 PM
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 PM &
Vietnamese 8:00 PM
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Sun. April 12
2:00 PM
*Beginning April 11th, our
Saturday Vigil Mass returns to 4PM