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Parish Office:
750 Seagate Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: 261-4883
Fax: 261-8729
Web Site www.saintwilliam.org
After Hours Emergencies 261-4883
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 5 , 2015
Director of Operations :
Parish Priests:
Rev. George Ratzmann, Pastor
Rev. Ronnie Sison
Rev. Rafal Ligenza
In Active Retirement:
Rev. Arnold D’Achille
Parish Deacons:
Russ Grant
Gary C. Ingold
Michael J. Mahr, 261-4883
Religious Education:
Mary Jane Spirk, Dir. 263-5429
Music Ministry:
Gary Robertson, 913-6805
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Lina M. Hernandez, Dir. 262-8618
Coordinator of Volunteer Ministers:
Janet Mitchell, Dir. 261-1876
Dominican Sisters: 261-5831
Parish Nurse:
Sr. Christa Cunningham
Rosanne Rechlin, 262-0338
Sr. Jean Tranel
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Chris Michael, 776-7893
MASSES FOR THE
WEEK
SCHEDULE
MASSES:
Saturday Vigil:
Sunday:
2:45 , 4:30 & 6;15 PM
7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Celebrant
Daily:
7 & 8 AM and 12 :10 PM Mon. thru Fri.,
Saturday 8AM Only
CONFESSIONS:
Fridays 5-7PM and Saturdays 9-11AM
BAPTISMS:
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Please call the
Parish Office, 261-4883, during pregnancy to
make an appointment for instruction.
NOTICE: Sacramental Preparation - Diocesan regulations require two
continuous years of religious instruction before receiving the Sacraments of
First Communion in Second Grade and the Sacrament of Confirmation in
Tenth Grade. This includes Religious Education, Youth Ministry or a
Diocesan recognized Catholic School plus additional sacramental
preparation classes. These classes are held monthly on a Sunday other than
the Family Faith Formation and additional registration.
MARRIAGE:
For the Sacrament of Matrimony, a required six
month period of preparation, call Francia Stevens,
our wedding coordinator, 821-7916
HOMEBOUND:
Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy
Communion to the sick. Please call 262-0338 to
make arrangements.
MINISTRIES
Eucharistic Ministers:
Natural Family Planning:
Readers/Lectors
Respite Ministry:
Small Christian Communities:
Ushers:
Altar Servers
Arimatheans
Richard Sampson
Jack & Angela Connor
Paul French
Mary Lou & Bill Rehring
Joan Szot
Stan Kabala
David Caldwell
Jean Leitton
Rose Goodof
353-6564
597-6262
777-5725
263-5432
261-3632
248-3216
263-3346
513-0910
649-6301
ORGANIZATIONS
Alternatives to Abortion:
Bridge Club:
Catholic Charities:
Council of Catholic Women:
Cursillo:
Fatima Prayer Group:
Gift Shop:
Knights of Columbus:
Lay Carmelites:
Respect Life:
Rosary Makers:
Secular Franciscans:
St. Vincent DePaul Society:
777-8343
Anita Gerth
263-8608
Elaine Stanley
455-2655
Suzanne Fleming
436-3746
Gene Venditto
434-6537
JoAnn Stahlman
571-3233
Carolann Rough
398-6824
MaryLynn Stahnke
261-4316
Richard Sampson
353-6564
Jean Leitton
513-0910
Judy Humphrey
261-1123
Fred & Barbara Goduti
261-4810
Kathy Ball
776-5376
Bill Roche
678-740-6560
Dianne Kabala
248-1360
Monday - April 6th
8:00 † Mary Mandolini
12:10 † Anna Riva
Tuesday - April 7th
8:00 † Barbara Notte
12:10 † Evelyn Marie Barker
Wednesday - April 8th
8:00 † Audrey V. Petruski
12:10 † Mary (Lu) Pfohl
Thursday - April 9th
8:00 † Mary Ann Forsthoff
12:10 † Maria Lisa Maran
Friday - April 10th
8:00 †Dan & Kathleen Mullally
12:10 † John R. Carollo
Saturday - April 11th
8:00 † Alice Beliveau
10:00 Confessions
2:45 † Gerianne Halas
4:30 † Jack McGuire
6:15 † Andrew Dillon
Sunday - April 12th
7:00 For our parishioners
9:00 † Robert Hall Denny
11:00 † Mary Ruck
1:00 † Thomas Gibbons
Fr. Ligenza
Fr. Sison
Fr. Sison
Fr.D’Achille
Fr.Ratzmann
Fr.Ratzmann
Fr. Ligenza
Fr.Ratzmann
Fr. Sison
Fr. Ligenza
Fr.D’Achille
Fr. Sison
Fr. Ligenza
Fr.Ratzmann
Fr. Sison
Fr. Sison
Fr. Ligenza
Fr Ratzmann
Fr.D’Achille
Call the parish office if you’d like to
know who requested a Mass
This Week at a Glance
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Easter Sunday
Parish Office Closed
Euch. Adoration, 12:30-2PM
Novena, 6:30 PM
Catholics Welcome Home,7PM
Biblical Walk thru Mass 9AM
BRIDGE, 10AM
Family Faith Form., 6PM
Bandage Makers, 9AM
Rosary Makers, 9AM
Priest, Prophet, King 9AM
Prayer Shawl, 1PM
FamilyFaith Form.10:30AM
Divine Mercy Sunday
Services , 2PM
Welcome to Saint William Parish
If you are visiting or looking for a spiritual home, we welcome you to
Saint William Parish. Please consider registering as a member of our church
family at the Parish Office during business hours. Registration forms are also
available in the Gift Shop in the narthex of the Church after Masses.
Registration is required for participation in the Sacraments of Baptism, First
Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage.
CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL 2015
AS OF : March 22nd
GOAL:
PLEDGED:
% OF GOAL:
TOTAL PAYMENTS:
$533,000
393,267
73.78%
$316,772
The Sanctuary Lamp
will burn this week in
memory of
Michael Baviello, Sr.
Parish Prayer Intentions
A book listing those in need
of prayer is located in the
narthex (entry way) of the church. You
may write your prayer intentions in the
book and the needs listed are prayed for
daily.
THE WEEK OF MARCH 29, 2015:
Offertory: Available next week
Thank you for your generosity!
EASTER SUNDAY
APRIL 5, 2015
A violent thunderstorm is both awesome and terrifying. The
sheer brutal force of nature is unleased and the thunder, lightning,
wind and rain command respect and a healthy distance. But no matter
how magnificent the storm, nothing compares to the beauty of the day
after, when the air is clean, the sky clear and the sun more brilliant than
ever. One cannot help but feel renewed and more alive when basking in
such light.
Easter comes like the day after. The stormy battle of grace and sin, of life and death
is over. Jesus is the Victor and with Him comes new life, new hope and a new peace.
If we have struggled with sin and reached for grace during this past Lent, we will
experience the peace of Easter. If not, the time is now. Jesus waits for us. So while the ultimate battle is done, there are still the remnants of sin to be dealt with in our own lives. We
are given the grace we need to be holy and to do good. You have been made worthy of the
lot of the saints in light. In Baptism you were given a share, renewed today in the Baptismal promises you make again. Let the light shine! It is the only way to see where you are
going!
Liturgical Publications,
Fr. George’s Homilies Now Available ONLINE
You can now listen to the Gospel and Homily from weekends past on our website or
through the Apple Podcast App on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Check out the parish
website at www.saintwilliam.org and look for the homilies button under the Priest
Schedule for the week OR search Saint William Catholic Church and look for our
logo. Subscribe to the podcast and when we upload each new one, it will let you
know when it’s available! Stay tuned…more great changes coming for you to interact
and stay in touch with Saint William wherever you are!
Readings for the week of April 5, 2015
Sunday:
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord; Act 10: 34-43; Col #: 1-4 or
1 Cor 5: 6-; Jn 20: 29 (42) or Mk 16: 1-7 (41)
Monday:
Acts 2: 14-22-33; Mt 28: 8-15
Tuesday:
Acts 2: 36-41; Jn 20: 11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Lk 224: 13-25
Thursday:
Acts 3: 11-26; Lk 24: 35-48
Friday:
Acts 4: 12; Jn 21: 1-14
Saturday:
Acts 4: 13-21; Mk 16: 9-15
Next Sunday: Divine Mercy Sunday; Acts 4: 32-35; 1 Jn 5: 1-6; Jn 20: 19-31
THIS WEEK WITH YOUR ST. WILLIAM FAMILY:
Welcomed as new parishioners:
Barbara DiStefano; Peter & Jacquelyn McKenna; John & Karleen Hagan;
Gaetano, Schawna, Olivia & Karina Miner; Kristen Benza; Kevin, Mary &
Jillian Kohlasch; John & Sandra O’Donoghue; Helena Privitera.
Welcomed into our faith community through Baptism: Brian Suarez
Pray for the deceased: Charles Gerk
Pray for the sick:
Diane Davis
Max Berlin
Mary Lenick
Mary Kennedy
Louie Georgianna
Joanna Clark
Diane Ullrich
Susan Blohowiak
Ronald Sorvino
Mariel Drakesmith Bloch
Robert Tylicki, Sr.
Joyce Nicholson
Renee
Gary Rossio
Steven Bratcher
Carol Hall
Gloria Maloney
Betty Wanta
Don Morf
Ron Wartman
Fr. Michael P. Sullivan
Doris Marchetta
Vallarie Johnson
Jen Young
Martha Hine
Richard Polombo
John Toohey
Mary Becker
Jennifer Sawyer
Robert Marino
Bud Lesmeier
Edmund Scott Wilis
Elizabeth Margrane
James Kolessar
Chris Mulholland
Sandy Ambrosh
Marcia Huseth
Maggie & Tom Metcalf
Joyce Nepa
Flora Rego
John Jeronsek
Maggie Barananno
Rowan Rusnock
Juan Ovido
Sheila Gave
Angel Orlando
Maureen Mackson
Joyce Davis
Margaret Keppel
Debbie
Suzanne Blouin
Judy Fahey
George Vogel
Gary Smith
Pat Roche
Florence Stella
Julie Marsch
Marie
John & Dolores Kula
Bro. Pio Maria
Stanislaus B.
Ada Timblin
JOIN US FOR EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
FIRST MONDAY OF EACH
MONTH AFTER 12:10 PM
MASS & FIRST FRIDAY OF
EACH MONTH IN THE CHURCH,
9AM—12NOON
ALL OTHER FRIDAYS IN THE SMALL
CHAPEL IN THE PARISH OFFICE,
9AM—12 NOON
Terry Speziale
Margaret Grimes
Don Gerth
Sheila Crehan
Charles Gerk
Lorene Chiancola
Sam Chiancola
Sally Motherway
Bill Fitzgerald
Inge Corbett
Jane Earle
Sally Frazier
Gerri Marsch
Joan Kent
Larry Chance
Frank Caccavo,Jr.
Susan Bailey,
Anne Timlin
Sr. Maria Paulina
Jerry Thirion
Fr. Tom O’Brien
Patrick Fitzgerald
Jeanine Paulson Dolan
Lillian Pooler
Lisa Luthringer
Spencer Nunley
Jacob Moll
Marlene Landstra
Gino Nocera
Rosa Vitiello
Wilkins Vilcin
Chris Ruggiero
Jennifer Dorta
E.V.
Mary Rose Goduti
Victor Buckett
.
Call the parish office if
you know some parishioner who is sick and can
use our prayers.
SIGN UP TO TAKE UP THE
GIFTS— If a Saturday evening or
Sunday Mass has a special connection
for you—offered for a loved one, an
anniversary or birthday—and you would like to carry the gifts to the altar in the Offertory Procession,
or if this is just something you would like to do, be
sure to sign up for that Mass ahead of time in the
book located in the Narthex. You will need to let the
ushers know you are scheduled to bring up the gifts
at least ten minutes before the start of that Mass.
COME PRAY WITH US - You are invited to stay 15 minutes after the 8AM and 12:10
PM Mass each weekday to pray the rosary with us for your personal intentions and for the
intentions of the Church and for our Country.
The Blessed Sacrament is reposed in the little Meditation Chapel in the parish office and is open dur ing our r egular par ish office hour s, 8:30AM-4:30 PM.
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help - Join us Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the
Ministry Center for this half hour of devotion in honor of our Blessed Mother, including prayer,
rosary and benediction.
Chaplet of Divine Mercy in office chapel each Wednesday at 3:00 PM (when office open)
A
d
Easter Sunday:
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: Jesus speaks: “The soul
that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion
shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day (Divine Mercy Sunday) all the divine
floodgates through which graces flow are opened.”
(St. Faustina’s Diary, 699)
Please join us next Sunday, April 12th from 2:15 – 3:30PM
for our Divine Mercy Celebration. The service will commence with a Rosary, procession of the Divine Image led
by the Knights of Columbus, Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, reflection on Divine Mercy, the chanting of
the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
A plenary Indulgence has been granted by the Vatican to the faithful who, on
this day, take part in prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy. The
indulgence requires sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer
for the intentions of Pope Francis. Confessions will be available Saturday from
10 – 11:00 AM.
There will also be a special blessing of the “Divine Mercy Icon” by renowned
iconographer Fr. Thomas Loya. The icon is located in the narthex.
For further information call Fred or Barb Goduti at 261-4810
A GABRIEL PROJECT UPDATE:
We currently are in need of double strollers.
As we continue to provide assistance to pregnant women in need, we are looking to expand
our outreach ministry.
The Gabriel Project is a mentor and assistance
program dedicated to pregnant women in need.
These women said no to abortion and yes to
life. The Project does many good things for
these women. We need your help! If you
would like to join our mission and volunteer or
donate to our cause, please call Carol at 239793-0826. Training will be provided to all new
volunteers.
PROLIFE QUALITY RESALE SHOP ~
ROSE GARDEN
Volunteers, customers, and donors….
Please come. Located at: 938 3rd Avenue
North. Hours: Monday-Saturday from
10am -4pm. We recycle EVERYTHING. No
experience necessary. For more information please call Eli at 403-0700 or 5375608. Thanks & God bless!
Health Ministry Minute
Whether you are preparing to take medication yourself, or you
are responsible for preparing the medication of another, the idea of taking/giving the wrong medication dosage may be concerning. April 1April 7 is Medication Safety Week, a good time to review the following
safety reminders.
1. Follow the directions on the “Drug Facts” label of your medication.
2. Know the active ingredient.
3. Take/give the right medication, in the right strength and amount.
4. If you are taking/giving multiple medications, be sure to know what can be mixed
and what cannot be mixed. Your physician or pharmacist would be a good resource.
5. If you are taking/giving medications, do not take an over the counter medication or
herbal supplement without checking with your physician/pharmacist.
6. Store all medications in a safe place.
7. Before using, check the medicine three times: outside packaging, inside packaging,
and actual medicine color/shape/size/smell.
8. Use the dosing delivery device that come with the medicine such as a dropper, or a
dosing cup.
This information is not intended to replace the recommendations of your personal
health care provider.
Parish Nurse, Rosanne Rechlin, 262-0338
JOIN US FOR LUNCHEON!!
All are invited to the Ave Maria University Greater Naples
Founders Club luncheon featuring Fr. Frank Pavone, National
Director, Priests for Life, to be held on Monday, April 20 at the
Naples Hilton. Join us for Mass at 11:00 am (optional), with registration starting at 11:30 am and lunch at 12:00 pm.
The cost is $75 per person. Proceeds go to the Jon Scharfenberger Memorial Pro-Life Scholarship. Advance payment is required by April 13.
Register online at http://www.avemaria.edu/SupportAMU/events or call Sydney at 239-250-3537 for
credit card payments. Checks payable to Ave Maria University (Founders Luncheon in the memo
field) can be mailed to Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria , FL , 34142.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (OR)
The Children Leaving for the Gospel
Here at St. William’s we have dedicated couples who
spend the scripture and homily time during the 9:00
mass with your children for their own special time listening to the Word of God.
This time brings the Word of God home to them as children. Jim and Janice
Iacovino and David and Barbara Caldwell are the two couples who have been doing this for some time. David and Barbara are stepping down after eighteen years
of being there for our children. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for their
time, talent, and dedication to this ministry. I know God will bless them ten times
ten for their dedication to our children.
We are asking for volunteers to provide this time for our children each Sunday at
the 9:00 mass. A married couple or two people with the desire can do it together.
Training and materials are provided for you. If you would like more information
please call Mary Jane in the Ministry Center (239-263-5429)
A FAMILY PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of our family. Enlighten our hearts and
minds that we may live more fully this vocation to love. In our daily life and work, may
we reflect the self-giving love which you, O Father, eternally
show with your Son and Holy Spirit. Let your love be evident in
the peace that reigns in our home and in the faith we profess and
live. May our family always be a place of generosity, understanding, forgiveness and joy. Kindly give us the wisdom and courage
to be witnesses to your eternal design for the family; and grant
that the Holy Family of Nazareth may always guide our path to
holiness as a family.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever, Amen
SHEETS AND SHIRTS NEEDED
TO MAKE BANDAGES
We have here at St. William parish a very dedicated group who meet on Thursday mornings at 9AM to make bandages which are sent to the missions.
They can use any old sheets and pillow cases, any size and men’s dress shirts in light colors. Please drop these donations off in a bag marked “For Bandages” in the Ministry Center or
Parish Office.
If you would like to join this group, or are interested in more information
about their work, call Mary Silva, 261-8747
“One Day through the Rosary and Scapular I
will save the World”
-Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Dominic
The ST. WILLIAM ROSARY MAKERS invites to JOIN US
and become a member of our ministry! We gather on
Thursday’s from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at St. William’s Ministry
Center, 750 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL to make rosary beads to
spread Our Blessed Mother’s word around the world.
Our members are men and women from ALL PARISHES in the Naples area. Come
and let us teach you! Give us your time and your talent. We will give you the supplies
you need and you can make them at home. Whether you are a permanent resident or a
seasonal resident, young or young-at-heart, our ministry would be blessed to have
you!
For further information, please call Kathy Ball at 239-776-5376 or e-mail
[email protected]. God Bless You.
Religious Education
Family Faith Formation
“Nurturing Faith in Your Family”
EASTER: The REAL Reason for the Season
We plan for weeks for Christmas, but when it comes to Easter, not so much. Yet, the Triduum (Holy Week) and Easter (Christ’s Resurrection) are the MOST important days of the
Church Year. Our culture tends to place all the emphasis on Christmas, we, as Catholic, are
called to find way to make our Easter celebration a highlight of our family year. What are
your Easter family traditions? Do you have a special food you only have at Easter? My
Mother always made a special lamb cake just for Easter. Do you have a family activity? An
Easter egg hunt, having your Easter food blessed on Holy Saturday, or even having a family
picture taken in new clothes? You decide what your tradition already are or invest in a new
tradition. It will nurture your family faith.
Upcoming Classes
Family Faith Formation
Wednesday, April 8 – 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 12 – 10:30 am
Sacrament Preparation
Sacrament Preparation Class – Sunday, April 19 - 10:30 am
Family Retreat – Saturday, April 25 – 9:00 am
Confirmation – Attend Life Teen & Sunday Mass
Easter Sunday
John 20:1-9
A thought on the Gospel
We have the “Good News!”
What will we do about it?
SAINT WILLIAM PARISH
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS
Wednesdays, April 8th to May 13th, 2015
9:15AM in Ministry Center Hall Facilitator: Sr. Christa Cunningham
It can truly be said that the Catholic Mass is the most amazing event on earth. As Catholics, the Mass is the center of our Faith. We celebrate it every day. We know the responses and the gestures. But, do we know what it all means. This five-part study provides a
unique tour of the timeless Liturgy. We will explore the biblical roots of the words and
gestures we experience during Mass and their profound significance, and come to know
the Mass in a new light. $20.00 textbook and workbook fee.
Please call Karin Daniels @ 776-7898 to register for this course.
CATHOLICS WELCOME HOME
Tuesdays, April 14 to May 26, 2015 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Ministry Center, Room 7
Sr. Christa Cunningham and Team
This course is for Catholics who have been away from the Church for some time. For
whatever reason you have been away, we invite you to renew your relationship with the
Catholic Church. We will address your questions and help you feel at home again.
Please call Sr. Christa for information @ 261-5831.
INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF REVELATION
Wednesday, April 15th 7:00pm Or
Friday, April 17th 9:15am
Ministry Center Hall
Presenter: Fr. George Ratzmann
The Apocalypse, or Revelation to John, is the last book of the Bible and one of the
most difficult to understand. It abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Such literature enjoyed wide popularity in both Jewish and Christian circles from
ca. 200 B.C. to A.D. 200. Revelation is an exhortation and admonition to Christians of the first century to
stand firm in the faith and to avoid compromise with paganism. Fr. George will help unravel its mysteries
and will show us how Revelation has a profound message for all of us.
LISTENING WITH INTENT TO GOD & OTHERS
Wednesday, April 22 7:00pm Or Thursday, April 23rd 9:15am
Ministry Center Hall Presenters: Carol Marlow & Sr. Christa
Our ears are a gift from God, and listening is a gift we give to God and others. When we listen
with intent to others, it makes the receiver feel valued and validated. Most of us can become
better listeners by identifying our listening style and identifying roadblocks and emotional triggers that can cause misunderstanding and conflict. This workshop will help enhance your listening skills and improve
your ability to listen to God and others. This will also be an opportunity to meet other parishioners by actively listening to them and having them listen to you in return. Come join us. You will not be disappointed.
SEASONAL PARISHIONERS???
BRIDGE!!
HEADING NORTH??
Please email:[email protected] or
call parish office, 261-4883 to let us know
you are leaving so we can stop your envelope mailings until you return. Upon your
return, please call or email and we will resume your mailings.
GODSPEED &
HAPPY EASTER!
APRIL 8 & 15TH
THIS MONTH
In the Church Hall
Arrive 9;30; begin 10AM
Bring a Partner
For information call Anita at
263-8608
Rose Garden Thrift Shop - Volunteers Needed
Naples only thrift shop to support our local pro-life organizations—
Sunlight Home, Action for Life, Collier Pregnancy Center, Youth
for Life If you are looking for a way to show your support for these
groups who stand up for life from conception to natural death - you can
donate your time, as little or as much as you are able.
Volunteers are needed to sort and sell at the shop, help pick up donated
items, (anybody with a truck and muscle would be a God-send).
You can drop off your small donated items at the parish office, and as always, pray to end abortion! Come see us at - 938 3rd Ave. N. - 403-0700. With some of our seasonal volunteers leaving,
we sure could us a few year-rounders to fill in the gaps. Just a few hours a week. For mor e information~ call 403-0700.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
The St. Vincent de Paul-St.
William Conference conducts a monthly food drive
the third Sunday of every
month.
The next food drive will be held April 18 and 19,
2015. Look for the white van in front of the
Church at all Masses that weekend.
With gratitude, our Conference thanks the people of this faith community for your generous
spirit in filling our van at this month's food drive.
We thank those who gave with a monetary donation, which will be used to purchase food items
for the Council pantry.
Thank you for your spirit of giving to God's
people.
ST. WILLIAM CCW SCHOLARSHIP
FOR CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION –
St. William CCW has budgeted and allocated funds
for our remaining seven (7) recipients from the Fall of 2015
through their graduation. This will require $38,000 plus
Graduation Recognition Awards of $1,750. A few years ago,
CCW received a sizeable beq uest ($50,000) earmarked for
scholarships which had enabled us to add several additional
students to our program. These funds have been applied to
that purpose. Therefore, at this writing, we will not be offering any NEW scholarships for the fall of 2015. To continue
this important program, we need your support. Tax deductible donations may be made to: St. William Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Scholarship Fund, dropped in the collection basket at Mass or mailed to the church office – Attn.
CCW. Please remember our Scholarship Fund when you are writing or updating your will or trust.
Reservations required for the
St. William Council of Catholic Women
Friday, April 10th , 2015 - Luncheon
Time: 1:PM Cost: $22. payable at the door (cash or check)
E-mail your reservation to: [email protected]
OR call Rita Bates @ 239 649-6741 - you will receive a confirmation
Jack Conroy, popular Naples Professor, Writer and Speaker
“SCRIPTURE and POPE FRANCIS”
PROGRAM:
Jack and his wife Joan moved to Naples in 1963. They have three adult children, twelve grandchildren, and
two great-grandchildren. After Jack retired he secured a Ph.D in Theology at Notre Dame, awarded in 2008.
His main interest is in Hellenistic Judaism and Christian Origins, He has taught Theology and Scripture for
the Blessed Edmund Rice School for Pastoral Ministry and Barry University. He speaks regularly on
Scripture and issues dealing with historical Christian Anti-Judaism.
Coming by yourself? Don’t know anyone?
Let us know when you make your reservation!
LUNCHEON
LOCATION:
Please make (or cancel) reservations no later than Wednesday, April 8th
Pelican Bay Country
Club
707 Gulf Park Drive,
Naples FL 34108
**It’s SEASON!
PLEASE
CARPOOL
IF AT ALL
POSSIBLE!
GIFT SHOP NEWS
A Happy and Blessed Easter to all from the Gift Shop Volunteers ….
Although we are closed this weekend, we’ll be back up and running on Monday with our regular
hours: Daily before and after the 12:10 Mass and weekends, before and after every Mass. We
hope you’ll stop in and see why our visitors are so impressed wit h our shop! It is not unusual to
hear “You have such a wonderful and varied selection in such a small shop!”
What can we say? From statues of popular saints, the Blessed Mother and our Lord, to
inexpensive religious costume jewelry, Swavroski and sterling jewelry, a large selection of rosaries and medal pendants—so reasonably priced. And don’t forget the large selection of inspiring
and gift books and much, much more! Have questions? The volunteers are always happy to help.
“Give Us this Day” availasble.
RESPITE MINISTRY
The St. William Respite Ministry is a group of dedicated volunteers who provide care for
homebound persons. They spend a few hours weekly visiting with the homebound person in their home,
so that the primary caregiver can have some personal time to use as needed. The volunteers have had
background checks and training and there is no charge for this service.
If you could use this type of help, or know of someone who might, please call the Respite
Ministry number listed in the weekly bulletin, 239-263-5432.
Many caregivers have found this to be very helpful in difficult and stressful situations. Perhaps
you may be one of them.
Fr. George
Ratzmann
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Making Sense Out Of Suffering
6:30-8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00
PM)
St. John the Evangelist PLC Ballroom
625 111th Avenue North, Naples
$20 prepay
(includes light dinner, glass of
wine/beverage, and speaker)
Everyone suffers at some point in their life, but Christians have a unique perspective on suffering. Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us. Our own suffering arises out of freedom to
make choices, both good and bad, and freedom is necessary for us to freely receive God's love and
freely love God in return. Know that when we suffer, we never suffer alone. The God of compassion
suffers with us.
Join us to learn more from Father George Ratzmann, Pastor of St. William Catholic Church.
Free babysitting available
on site!!
If interested, email
[email protected]
Save the Dates!
2015:
Sept. 24
Oct. 22
Nov. 12
Dec. 10
2016:
Jan. 28
Feb. 25
Mar. 10
Apr. 14
Please 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 office. Or you can
mail (post-marked before April 3rd) your check to Mary Beth Clary, Porter,
Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP, 9132 Strada Place, 3 rd Floor, Naples, Florida
34108. NEW THIS YEAR – You must prepay – NO WALK-INS!
Faith and Wine is a group of diverse women who seek fellowship with each
other and a greater understanding of their Catholic faith in order to enrich their
lives and help them cope with the ever-changing challenges presented by today's society.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.faithandwine.com.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEWS
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, Naples District Council, announces its
annual scholarship program to assist needy students and their families
in attending our local Catholic schools both high school and elementary.
The Council will once again award $3,500 Martin J. Cunniffe
Scholarships for students, who will attend a Catholic high school during
the 2015-2016 academic year.
Also, being awarded will be $3,000 scholarships for those attending or seeking
admission in one of our local Catholic elementary schools.
Families of all recipients must be active parishioners of their parish. Please call
775-1667 and ask for Samantha or Kim for an application.
FINAL DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION AND RECEIPT OF ALL APPLICATIONS IS
APRIL 17, 2015.
Knight Watch
“In Service to One. In Service to All.”
April 4—5, 2015
Easter is the fulfillment of Christ's life as a man on earth. He was born, He lived, He
preached, He suffered, He died and He rose from the dead. Easter is the
feast of our salvation, when through his death and resurrection Christ redeemed the world. Yes, that is the reason we celebrate Easter; that is why
we are here today as the Body of Christ.
Easter is a very serious Catholic Holy Day. In fact it is the most Holy
Day of the Year. It has all the elements of a Hollywood movie. It has joy,
friendship,love, deceit, mobs, violence, unjust behavior, sorrow, death and
life. But what about all the other stuff that comes with Easter. What about the cultural and
family traditions that for us, our children and grandchildren were and still are an important
part of the Easter Holiday.
Children are always an important part of holidays. However most holidays are fun and happy events like
Christmas, The 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Easter on the other hand is a process that begins as a very serious tragedy and ends in complete joy. How do
you explain Easter to children. Learning is a process and many concepts are
learned over time at different levels. For some, the full meaning of Easter is
not totally comprehended until adulthood.
Traditions are hard to explain. Sometimes different families have very different explanations for the same tradition. As children grow and learn, we always try to keep them engaged in all that we do. Many of these traditions began
as ways to keep children involved in Easter. Some began thousands of years
ago while others began just a century or two ago. Take a look and see if your
family did some of these Easter festivities:
Color Easter Eggs, Easter Egg Hunts, Candy of all types, the Easter Bunny,
Special Easter food, New Clothes, Easter Bonnets and for us New Yorkers, the Easter Parade down
Fifth Avenue.
If your family has different Easter traditions, please let me know. If you have any ideas or comments, please
SK Richard Sampson - 239-353-6564
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FUTURE K of C EVENTS
Every Monday at 8:00AM—Pray
at Planned Parenthood
Sat - April 11th—Dinner
Dance 6:00 PM—Pig Roast—
Call Richard Sampson
ASAP—239-353-6564
Tues –Apr 14— Regular Business Meeting
Sun—April 26—Corporate Communion
Wed—May 13—Fallen Knights
Mass
May 29 to 31—Council Retreat
Sat—June 13—Appreciation
Night
Knights of Columbus Pig Roast &
Cake Silent Auction
Date: April 11, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Church Hall
Menu: Whole Roasted Pig, Beans, Veg, Rolls, Cole Slaw and Dessert &
Coffee
Cake Auction—bring you check book. Cakes, Pies and Desserts donated the finest restaurants in Naples will be auctions off.
$30 per ticket with all checks made out to Knights of Columbus
The Fourth Degree Assembly—
The Fourth Degree Assembly meets on the fourth
Thursday of the month in the Church Hall at 6:30
p.m. All visiting Sir Knights are welcome. For
more information, contact SK Bruce Barone at
(239) 262-6628.
Join St. William Catholic Church on a
10 Day Greek Pilgrimage
3 Day Aegean Cruise
In the Footsteps of St. Paul
Sept 25 - Oct 5, 2015
$4,694 from Fort Myers, FL
Highlights of Inclusions:
† Round-trip airfare
† All Airport Taxes & Fuel Surcharges!
† 9 nights at centrally located First Class Hotels
† Transfers as per itinerary
† Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while on Cruise
† Breakfast and Dinner daily
† Wine with dinners
† Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
† Assistance of a professional local Catholic guide(s)
† Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
† Catholic Priest available for Spiritual Direction
† Mass daily & Spiritual activities
† Port taxes & fees
† All tips included while on cruise
For brochure and details
contact Jane Cihon
810-335-3342 or
[email protected]