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SAINT ANN
CATHOLIC CHURCH
LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 3RD STREET S. AND 9TH AVENUE S.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm
Closed Tuesday from
1:00pm - 3:00pm
PARISH OFFICE
475 9th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
T: (239) 262-4256
F: (239) 262-4296
www.naplesstann.com
ST. JOACHIM CHAPEL
(ADJACENT TO PARISH OFFICE)
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm
DECEMBER 21, 2014
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
LITURGY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL .................................................................................................................... 4:00PM
SUNDAY ..................................................................................... 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 6:00PM
DAILY ...................................................................... MONDAY - THURSDAY, SATURDAY 8:00AM
................................................................................................................................................. FRIDAY 8:30AM
..............................................................................................................MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:15PM
HOLY DAY ............................................................................... (CONSULT BULLETIN FOR TIMES)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (St. JOACHIM Chapel) ............. EVERY FRIDAY 9:15AM TO 11:30AM
RECONCILIATION
WEDNESDAY (IN THE PARISH OFFICE) ........................................................................................................................ 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SATURDAY (IN THE CHURCH) ............................................................................................................2:30PM - 3:45PM
ALSO AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
FIRST SATURDAY .................................................................................................................................. 8:00AM
ALSO AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
VISION STATEMENT: To be a spirit-filled people who Live Jesus, in a community of stewardship, welcoming
all to the presence of God.
MISSION STATEMENT: As the wellspring of Catholic faith in Collier County, our Parish family continues to
offer welcome and living water by sharing the Word of God, celebrating Christ in the Eucharist, serving others with
the gifts of the Spirit, and practicing faithful stewardship.
SAINT ANN IS ADMINISTERED BY THE OBLATES OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES,
A CONGREGATION OF PRIESTS AND BROTHERS DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES AND THEIR FOUNDER BLESSED LOUIS BRISSON.
WELCOME TO SAINT ANN PARISH
We welcome the following newly registered
parishioners to our Saint Ann Parish Family:
Eugene R. and Kay Anderson
Bruce and Joanna Kiselica
Melissa Skiles
UPCOMING AT SAINT ANN
SAINT ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
December 2014
475 9th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
(239) 262-4256
21 Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Saint Ann Parish and School Hayride 7:30pm
(outside Rooney Hall)
PASTORAL STAFF
22 Monday:
Contemplative Prayer Group 7:00pm (Chapel)
PASTOR
Rev. Michael C. Vannicola, O.S.F.S. ..................... Ext. 201
[email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. John A. Hanley, O.S.F.S. ............................. Ext. 200
[email protected]
Rev. Joseph P. Jocco, O.S.F.S. ............................ Ext. 200
[email protected]
RETIRED PRIEST In RESIDENCE
Rev. Thomas J. Gillespie, O.S.F.S. ....................... Ext. 200
[email protected]
PARISH DEACON
Deacon M. Donald Healy .................................... Ext. 211
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to the PASTOR/
OFFICE MANAGER
Mrs. Karen Reeb Hedstrom ................................. Ext. 201
[email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS cooRDINator
Mr. John Esquivel .............................................. Ext. 206
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago .................................. Ext. 209
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATON
Ms. Sybil Jean Steuart ....................................... Ext. 203
[email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Barbara Szwed ........................................... Ext. 207
[email protected]
FACILITIES MANAGER
Mr. Victor Mundia .............................................. Ext. 208
[email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chair: Mrs. Maureen Minker ............................... 777-7118
Nicholas Giannone, Natalie Kraemer (Vice Chair), David LaCharite,
Florence Little, Liz Ross (Secretary), Leo Stec
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Chair: Ms. Bettina McKee .................................... 261-6258
Jack Conroy, Tim Conroy, Bailey Geeslin, Dan Herrick, Stacey
Moody (Secretary), Brett Oley
SAINT ANN SCHOOL
542 8 th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-4110
Pre-K3 through Grade 8
Mrs. Gina Groch (Principal) .............................. Ext. 303
[email protected]
23 Tuesday: Morning Coffee after 8:00am Mass
(Rooney Hall)
Saint Ann Nativity Pageant Practice 5:00pm
24 Wednesday: Christmas Eve
Saint Ann Nativity Pageant 3:30pm
Masses at 4:00pm, 7:00pm and 10:00pm
No Confessions
Parish Office and Saint Joachim Chapel Closed
25 Thursday: Christmas Day
Masses at 8:00am and 10:00am
(No 12:15pm Mass)
Parish Office and Saint Joachim Chapel Closed
26 Friday:
Parish Office and Saint Joachim Chapel Closed
28 Sunday: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
29 Monday: Contemplative Prayer Group 7:00pm
(Chapel)
30 Tuesday: Tuesday Morning Coffee after 8:00am
Mass (Rooney Hall)
STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE
Collection totals for December 14, 2014 were not available at time of printing due to early submittal requirement.
These will be included in the next bulletin.
This Week December 21st: To assist parishioners in
sending their children to Saint Ann School.
Next Week December 28th: To assist parishioners in
sending their children to Saint Ann School.
Saint Ann Parish QR Code: Scan this QR (Quick
Response) code with your smart phone camera and
you will immediately access www.naplesstann.com. QR
reader apps can be downloaded for free.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The angel Gabriel confronts Mary with a mystery. The mystery of
salvation in Christ is not a mystery that is solved, but a reality
beyond our comprehension that we must choose to enter into. In
the liturgy of the Eastern Church, everyone waits to see if Mary
will enter into the mystery: God waits, Adam and Eve and all the
souls of the dead who long for paradise wait, angels wait for new
heavenly companions. And there is much rejoicing when her
decision is “yes.”
We have less dramatic choices offered to us, but the mystery of
our salvation in Christ is by no means “solved.” We may understand it a bit better due to Mary’s “yes.” We may be a bit closer
to it through the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
But it still remains a mystery to which we all must give our own
“yes.” Soon we will be singing “O come, let us adore him.” May
our Advent prayer, our echo of Mary’s “yes,” continue then, so
we may enter into the mystery of our salvation in Jesus Christ,
God among us.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: I will fix a place for my people.
(2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).
Psalm: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord
Saint Francis de Sales
PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Servers/Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors and Sacristans (Scheduling)
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago...................................... 262-4256
Arimatheans
Mrs. Mary Cunningham ......................................... 261-4689
Adult/Youth Choir
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago .................................... 262-4256
Bereavement
Mr. Paul Timko .................................................... 262-4640
Mr. Richard Pluta ................................................. 774-2429
Homebound Ministry
Mrs. Irma Lesser .................................................. 262-5810
Hospital Ministry
(Psalm 89).
Mrs. Karen Reeb Hedstrom .................................... 262-4256
Second Reading: To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,
be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27).
Mrs. Natalie Kraemer ........................................... 595-4211
Gospel Reading: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May
it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
MONDAY
December 22
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
8:00 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
† Mark Allan Straub
† Joseph Markson
TUESDAY
December 23
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66
8:00 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
Laity for Life
† Halie Lynn Guelfi
WEDNESDAY
December 24
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
8:00 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
10:00 P.M.
THURSDAY
† LaMoine Flaig
† Sylvia Rose Creel
The Szwed Family
People of Saint Ann
Anthony Aruta
December 25
Social Committee
Ushers
Mr. Lou Carran .................................................... 370-0885
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Contemplative Prayer Group
Mrs. Betty Tanner ................................................ 434-2916
Mrs. Irma Lesser .................................................. 262-5810
Gabriel Project
Mrs. Carol Dangler ............................................... 601-7330
Lay Carmelites
Mrs. Betty Tanner ................................................ 434-2916
Family-2-Family
Mrs. Carol March .................................................. 417-0983
[email protected]
Respect Life
Mrs. Loretta Huenefeld ......................................... 262-8953
Mrs. Kathy Bartels ................................................ 262-3271
ORGANIZATIONS WITH PARISH AFFILIATION
Catholic Charities of Collier County
Ms. Allegra Belliard .............................................. 793-0059
Crisis Pregnancy Line—Local 777-8343
Knights of Columbus
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 1113; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6;
Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Mr. Nick Giannone ................................................ 353-4629
8:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
Mrs. Anne Shean ............................................ 585-370-1540
[email protected]
FRIDAY
† William J. Harmless, S.J.
† Norman D. Pagel
No Mass
December 26
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
8:30 A.M.
12:15 P.M.
SATURDAY
Victor and Caroline Mundia
† Donald Domingue
December 27
1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
8:00 A.M.
4:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
† George and Faye Williams
† Doris Farah
December 28
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 1719; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
7:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
6:00 P.M.
† William Lascheid
People of Saint Ann
† R. Paul Aenzl
† Julius Lesser
M.O.M.S.
Saint Vincent de Paul
Administrative Offices .......................................... 775-1667
ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSED BY THE PARISH
Community Pregnancy Clinic
(Formerly Collier Pregnancy Center )
Mr. Gary Ingold ................................................... 450-5852
Hope for Haiti
Mrs. JoAnne Kuehner ............................................ 434-7183
Mother Frances de Sales Auxiliary to the Homeless
Mrs. Rebecca Foxhoven ......................................... 434-0102
Providence House
Mrs. Nancy Farren ................................................ 434-0579
Saint Ann School Foundation
Mrs. Pamela Macia ............................................... 595-3495
DECEMBER
21,
JUNE 29, 2014
NOVEMBER
10,2014
2013
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FROMANN
THESCHOOL
PASTOR
SAINT
Saint Ann Catholic Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Greetings to you in this Advent season! I pray that you are well and enjoying
this hope-filled time in the Church year.
I write to share with you that our Parish will be changing its organization
from an unincorporated association to become a Florida nonprofit corporation. The idea of incorporation has been under consideration for many years.
Priests and laity alike have suggested that the Diocese consider incorporation
for many reasons, especially to have the civil structure of a corporation mirror
Canon Law. The parish operations and ministries shall continue to serve our
community with little change in procedure. One reason is to help resolve a
conflict between theological identity and civil identity of our parishes. Parishes are recognized under Canon Law as separate juridic persons with right of
ownership of their own property and the right to enter into business transactions and agreements; however, they have no such right under civil law. Establishing a separate nonprofit Florida corporation will mirror Canon Law.
The Pastor, who serves as the spiritual leader of the parish will serve as the
President of the nonprofit corporation. The Pastor, Vicar General, and Chancellor have moral obligations to the Bishop imposed by Canon law and shall
serve as the initial Board of Trustees of the corporation. Thereafter, two (2)
lay persons who are members of the Parish will be elected to the Board of
Trustees, one of whom will be from the Parish Finance Council.
May God continue to bless you abundantly!
(Rev.) Michael Christopher Vannicola, OSFS
Pastor
Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen! NOVEMBER 21,
DECEMBER
10,2014
2013
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LITURGY
Preview of Next Sunday's Scripture Readings
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Reflections on Scripture
Jack Conroy, Ph.D.
I. Genesis 15:1-6;
21:1-3
The “Promise.”
Reflection: First, a
detail about translations. The first words
of this reading in Hebrew are “The word
of the Lord was to
Abram.” We say it
“came” to Abram; but
the past tense of the
verb “to be” is very
powerful. It implies
something more than
mere “hearing;” it
happened to him.
Second, note 15:6.
“And he believed the
Lord; and the Lord
reckoned it to him as
righteousness.” This
phrase was critical for
St. Paul, for he realized that Abram was
considered by God to
be “righteous” by his
Act of Belief. Third,
the “Promise” of a
large progeny has
been crucial to Jews
(and us), as it is
God’s Promise. This is
what Pope St. John
Paul II was referring to when he said
that God always fulfills his promises.
This is part of why we Catholics must
recognize Judaism as being a valid
way of honoring God.
II. Hebrews 11:8, 11-121, 1719
A Reminder of “The Promise”.
Reflection: The Letter to the Hebrews reflects the First Reading, as a
means of exemplifying Faith. So
have countless commentators on
Scripture looked to Abraham as a
model. For when God made the
Promise in the first reading, Abraham
was said to be 100 years old, and
Sarah 90. He also refers to the fa-
III.Luke 2:22-40
Nunc Dimittis
mous story of Abraham’s willingness
to sacrifice his only son, who was to
be the source of the immense progeny. For God was “testing” him. The
central principle here is something
that we can tend to dismiss in the
critical nature of an interior, personal
“Act of Faith,” a sense of personal
conversion. As we honor the “Holy
Family,” perhaps we can see that
such an Act of Faith becomes most
concrete in our Family life. Perhaps
demands are made in it that appear
unreasonable; perhaps the Act of
Faith there will bring us to
“Righteousness,” which really means
the “Right Relationship with God.”
Reflection: The first
item we notice about
this Lucan story is the
care with which Jesus'
parents observed the
Law. This expressed the
atmosphere
within
which Our Lord was
brought up. Note also
that Luke captured the
Jewish custom in a
blessing: a person
"Blessed" God! In other
words, the standard
Jewish blessing (still)
reads: "Blessed art
Thou, O Lord, our God,
King of the Universe,
...etc." Further, Luke
has borrowed from the
words of Second Isaiah
when he points out the
Salvation that God has
brought (Is. 52:10) and
that he has brought a
light to the Gentiles (Is
42:6). Finally, we see
the re-affirmation of the
fulfillment of all the requirements of the Law
and a return to Nazareth where Jesus was
"filled with Wisdom." Remember,
Wisdom was with God at the creation of the world and Jesus was seen
by St. Luke as the embodiment of
Divine Wisdom during his ministry.
Simeon, having beheld the Messiah,
felt nothing more was required in his
life. St. Luke makes him a noble
model.
DECEMBER 21, 2014
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Advent / CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS
Fourth Sunday of Advent
How Can This Be?
O Most High,
you who sent beautiful and fearsome Gabriel
to Mary, we rejoice in that moment.
Troubled, she pondered. How not to fear?
Yet she met his eyes with her question.
She listened: the Holy Spirit, the power of
the Most High, the Son of God.
All this you prepared and proposed
to give us yourself.
We ask for her courage, to receive you, to
meet your eyes, to ask, to ponder, to be a
faithful handmaid.
We ask this through the same Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Faithfulness and Kindness
Today’s Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1–5, 8b–12, 14a, 16;
Psalm 89: 2–3, 4–5, 27, 29; Romans 16:25–27; Luke
1:26–38. The connection between the First Reading
and the Gospel today is hard to miss. In the First
Reading, David is told of the heir that will come from
him, and in the Gospel, Mary hears that her son will
receive “the throne of his ancestor David.” With that
throne comes a kingdom. David is told that his kingdom will never end and Mary hears the same of her
son’s kingdom.
The attitude of the main characters in these stories,
though, varies greatly. Mary, who is a model of discipleship, appears to rest in the Lord. She waits and listens for the Lord. When the angel Gabriel has delivered the message, her willingness to do God’s will is
apparent. King David, sure that he needs to do something for God, plans to build a house for the Lord.
Through Nathan, David hears that it is the Lord who
has accomplished much for him and will continue to
look after him. David need not establish a house for the
Lord; the Lord will establish a house for David.
Should you look up the Second Reading in the Bible,
you will find that it is a doxology concluding St. Paul’s
Letter to the Romans. Sometimes these doxologies are
hard to understand out of context. It is best to read the
doxology slowly. When read phrase by phrase, we see
that St. Paul is telling the Church in Rome that God is
their strength and should be glorified. The Church has
come to understand this strength through the Good
News that Paul has spread, Christ’s proclamation, and
the prophetic writings. With Christmas only days away,
these readings help us consider how we listen for God
and how our words and deeds glorify him.
DECEMBER 21, 2014
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Advent / CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS
THIS WEEK AT HOME
Monday, December 22, 2014
O Rex Gentium, O King of the nations
Both of today’s readings tell of improbable births. In the
First Reading from 1 Samuel, we hear of Hannah, who
had been sterile, but upon praying to the Lord she bore
Samuel. In the Gospel, Mary visits Elizabeth, who in old
age bears a child. As Mary meets Elizabeth, she proclaims how God has come to her in her lowliness. In
these days before Christmas, you might want to make
Mary’s prayer yours. Consider praying the Magnificat
each evening before the family meal. Today’s Readings: 1
Samuel 1:24–28; Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1, 4–5, 6–7, 8abcd;
Luke 1:46–56.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
St. John Kanty, Priest
O Emmanuel, O Emmanuel
John of Kanty (1390–1473) was a humble priest who
shared what he had with the poor. He was able to do so
because he placed his trust in God. Today’s Gospel portrays the trust that Zechariah, John the Baptist’s father,
had in God. After John the Baptist was born, Zechariah
would not allow the baby to be named after him. The
child’s name would be John, the name given by the angel. Is our trust in the Lord evident to others? Today’s
Readings: Malachi 3:1–4, 23–24; Psalm 25:4–5ab, 8–9, 10
and 14; Luke 1:57–66.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Blessed Be the Lord!
Today’s Gospel contains the Canticle of Zechariah. You
have been encouraged to pray the words of the Magnificat, the Canticle of Mary, at the evening meal. In the
Liturgy of the Hours, the Canticle of Zechariah (the Benedictus, Luke 1:67–79) is prayed during Morning Prayer.
Consider adding this prayer to your daily prayers. People
from around the world celebrate the Nativity of the Lord
in various ways. What are the traditions that you cherish? Today’s Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1–5, 8b–12, 14a, 16;
Psalm 89:2–3, 4–5, 27 and 29; Luke 1:67–79.
Thursday, December 25, 2014
The Nativity of the Lord
Even though you have read and heard the story of Jesus’s birth many times, try to take a few minutes alone
today to reflect on verses 8–14 from today’s Gospel. In
these verses, heaven reaches out to the shepherds, penetrating their senses and emotions. The glory of the
Lord shines before them, and they are fearful. The angels sing and they leave with haste to find the Savior.
How do you allow the message to reach your senses?
Today’s Readings (Mass during the Night): Isaiah 9:1–6;
Psalm 96:1–2, 2–3, 11–12, 13; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–14.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Feast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr
Stephen died as Jesus did: falsely accused and condemned to death because he spoke the truth fearlessly.
Do people in your community face discrimination for
their beliefs? Pray for all who face discrimination for proclaiming their faith and belief in Jesus Christ, especially
those who face a martyr’s death. Can you recall the
names of some modern day martyrs? Today’s Readings:
Acts 6:8–10; 7:54–59; Psalm 31: 3cd–4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc
and 17; Matthew 10:17–22.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
We might be surprised to read an account of the Resurrection just two days after Christmas. This reading clearly links the Incarnation with the Resurrection, a unity
celebrated throughout Christmas Time. Considering the
connection of Christmas to Easter may enrich our celebration. We may move beyond just celebrating the birth
of an infant to rejoicing that God loved us enough to
send his Son to die and rise for us. Today’s Readings: 1
John 1:1–4; Psalm 97:1–2, 5–6, 11–12; John 20:1a, 2–8.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Theme: God's Spirit comes to us in ways we least expect.
Breaking Open the Word:
Today’s 2nd Reading from Romans 16:25-27
Step One: Listen to the Word:
As you hear this reading about Mary today, what words or
phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart?
Step Two: Look into Your Life
Question for Children: If you were to tell someone one
thing about Jesus’ mother, Mary, what would you say?
Question for Youth: Gabriel's greeting to Mary was, "Hail,
favored one! The Lord is with you." This is God's greeting to
each of us – he loves us just as we are. What are some of
your personal strengths that God rejoices in?
Saint Ann Parish and School
Hayride
Saint Ann will hold their
Annual Parish and School Hayride on
Sunday, December 21st After 6pm Mass
outside Rooney Hall
Come Join us for a hayride through
downtown Naples, Christmas Caroling
and refreshments.
Question for Adults: Name one area of your life where
God has surprised you with love, abilities, or even a pregnancy. How is God’s Spirit upon you in this dimension of
life?
The Social Committee
Tuesday Morning Coffee:
December 23, 2014 after the 8:00am Mass in Rooney
Hall.
Ministry Spotlight:
Mother Frances de Sales Aviat Auxiliary to the
Homeless
The Mother Mary Frances de Sales Aviat Auxiliary to the
Homeless exists to raise money for area organizations
which aid the homeless and to form young women into
dignified women with a strong sense of volunteerism.
Named for a late 19th century saint who actively addressed the social issues of the working poor in France,
the Auxiliary is always open to women interested in
working for these two goals of charity and service. Members of the Auxiliary help to support young ladies being
formed into “dignified ladies of service” during their two
and a half year formation program. That formation culminates in the biennial Rose Ball which serves to recognize
those young women who have completed the program as
well as to help raise funds to aid organizations serving
the homeless.
The Auxiliary meets four times a year, in January, March,
October and November. The time commitment is as
much or as little as the member desires or is able to give.
Committee help for the 2015 Rose Ball is especially needed. Women interested in becoming part of the Auxiliary
please contact: Rebecca Foxhoven 239-434-0102 or by
email [email protected]
Please bring an unwrapped gift
(a learning toy or a book ) for a child
between Birth and Three Years Old
(Please, no stuffed animals).
Thank you.
Gifts are for Caring Hearts
www.caringheartsppec.com
Saint Ann Nativity Pageant
December 24th at 3:30pm
All children and youth of
Saint Ann
are invited to participate
Practices will be in the church on the following
dates:
December 23rd at 5:00pm
If you have any questions please contact
Sybil Steuart at 239-262-4256 ext. 203.
Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen! OCTOBER 13,
DECEMBER
21,2013
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Requesting Infant Baptism?
Those parents who have never had an infant baptized at
St. Ann parish are to attend and complete a required parish Baptismal Preparation program.
May the great yet small Infant of Bethlehem
be the delight and love of our heart!...If I
contemplate Him upon the knees of His holy
mother or in her arms, with His little mouth
like the bud of a rose...I see my God more
splendid on this throne than Solomon on his
throne rich with gems...May the great Saint
Joseph help us to partake in his joy; may the
most holy virgin give us His love; may the
Child deign to fill and infuse the grace of His
merits into our hearts!
~ St. Francis de Sales
(Letters 940; O. XVI, pp. 120-121)
Wishing Our Saint Ann Parish and School
Families a safe and healthy Merry Christmas!
Live Jesus!
Father Michael Vannicola, OSFS
and Saint Ann Staff
Little Rock Scripture Bible Study
Praying the Scriptures
Starting January 7th 2015
On Wednesdays at 1:30pm
in the Gathering Room.
For more information, please contact
Sybil Stuart at 262-4256.
“Do not look forward to the changes and chances
of this life with fear; rather, look upon them with
strong hope that, as they arise, God, whose child
you are, will deliver you from them. “
~ St. Francis de Sales
Programs are from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the following
dates: January 18th, and March 15th.
For more information or to register for one of these classes, contact the Faith Formation Office at 239-262-4256,
ext. 203 or email [email protected].
Saint Ann Parish Commitment On First
Mondays, Come and Pray for One Hour:
On Mondays, abortions are performed at Planned
Parenthood on the corner of Creech and Goodlette-Frank
Roads. Please join our Saint Ann parishioners, along with
Saint William parishioners, in seeking a conversion of
heart for all those involved in procuring an abortion. We
pray on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood on
the first Monday of every month between 9:00 am and
2:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please call Kathy Bartels at
239-250-1854 or Loretta Huenefeld 239-290-0998.
Homebound Parishioners:
If you are homebound and currently not receiving
Holy Communion from an Extraordinary Minister,
please call the Parish Office at 262-4256. We will be
happy to have you placed on the visitation schedule.
If you would like to have one of the priests visit you
to administer the Sacrament of the Sick or administer
the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please contact the
Parish Office.
Tribute To Our Military:
We offer prayers and thanks to all
men and women currently serving in
the United States military. If you
have a loved one serving in our military, please call or email us their
name and rank so that we can pray
for them.
2ndLt Max Caggiano; David James
Clark, Army; SSGT Vincent Colombo;
LCP Marc Dinanno, USMC; A1C
Thomas Dolan; Lt Paul Farnan, USN;
SSgt Andrew LeBlanc; Justin LeBlanc, USCG Fireman;
Matthew Malecky, Army; Capt. Richard Santiago Pluta; Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Pluta; Capt.
William Prindiville, USMC; Major Jason P. Ward, USAF;
Katie Yancosek, Army.
Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen! NOVEMBER
DECEMBER 21,
10, 2014
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10 CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS DONORS
Thank you to the following families who generously contributed through Christmas Flower
donations (Donations through December 11, 2014)
DONOR
M/M Joseph Arciere
M/M Robert Allard
M/M John Azzinaro
Mrs. Marie Arrigo
Mrs. Patty Andreoli
M/M Edward Andrews
Hon/Mrs. Victor Beretta
Ms. Darryl Briscoe
Ms. Sandy Bruzzese
M/M Timothy Bolgar
Mr. Len Berringer
M/M John Bolgar
Ms. Gail Budgin
Mrs. Ann Berry
M/M Andrew Branka
M/M William Bradt
M/M John Burris
M/M Salvatore Bonnici
M/M William Bennett
M/M John Bartels
M/M John Bartels
M/M Clyde Craig
Mrs. Aurelia Crouch
Ms. Eva Calder
Ms. Jodi Colgate
Mrs. Lois Caprata
M/M Steve Corvaia
Mrs. Mary Cunningham
Mrs. Frances Casey
Dr./Mrs. Lawrence Caliguiri
M/M Andrew Chu
Mrs. Amelia Castenir
M/M Jacques Dreyfuss
Mrs. Patricia Daniel
Ms. Diane Dumas
Mrs. Mary Louise Donkersgoed
M/M David Devine
M/M Kiernan Day
M/M Gregory Donahue
Ms. Joan Euler
M/M George Fitzpatrick
Ms. Dorothy Frommer
Mrs. Susan Frasso
M/M William Gallagher
M/M Paul Gladdys
Ms. Fran Guelfi
Mrs. Anne Gorman
Mr. Kevin Geithmann
Ms. Alessandra Higgs
Mrs. Marguerite Henderson
M/M Parker` Heinemann
Mrs. Blanche Hintz
IN HONOR/MEMORY OF …
Saint Joseph
Family Intentions
The Azzinaro Family
Lawrence Arrigo
Frank and Dolores Fragroli
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Dorothy Berringer
Martin and Winifred Forgash
Family and Friends
Kenneth D. Reed
Joseph Branka
Family Intentions
Gladis Ryan
M/M Paul Bonnici
Family Intentions
Stacy Bartels
The Bartels Family
Family Intentions
Lewis and Linda Crouch
Family Intentions
Gary Colgate
Nancy Caprata
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Shirley Tio
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Louis M. Daniel
Claire DiChiara
Robert Donkersgoed
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
John F. Korotko
Family Intentions
John and Mary Escoda
William and Josephine Frommer
Andy Frasso
Jenny Centanni
Paul and Karol Gladdys Family
The Mottola Family
The Gorman Family
Lisa Butterfield
Angelo DiCicco and Family
Family Intentions
Dan Curley Family
R. A. Hintz
DONOR
M/M Michael Hackleman
Mrs. Joyce Hand
M/M John Jarvis
M/M John Kennedy
Ms. Margaret Kennedy
M/M Robert Koch
Ms. Bernice Kreke
M/M John Lahey
M/M Hugh Lonergan
Mrs. Frances Lasko
M/M James Lowe
Ms. Christine Lonergan
Mr. Samuel Madonia
M/M Brian McArdle
Mrs. Lynn Montgomery
M/M Filippo Mastrocola
Mrs. Marie McAuliffe
Mrs. Mary McCourt
Ms. Mayra Maya
M/M David Moritz
Dr. Caren Mikesh
Mr. John McGillicuddy
Mr. Robert Nolan
Mr. Donald Olen
Mrs. Theresa Porcelli
Mrs. Jessica Palumbo
M/M David Poorman
M/M Michael Poff
M/M Frank Peter
M/M James Perreault
Ms. Nelly Rodriguez
Dr./Mrs. Salvatore Reda
M/M Thomas Riscili
M/M Albert Robinson
Mrs. Rosemarie Ryan
Ms. Coralie Stranger
M/M Charles Sullivan
M/M George Szabo
M/M Eric Strachan
M/M Charles Szuberla
Mr. Albert Sneed
Mr. John Stanley
M/M Victor Serrano
M/M Michael Sullivan
M/M Peter Smith
M/M Steven Trapasso
M/M Richard Tusa
Mrs. Janet Tremblay
Mrs. Mary Vertin
Mrs. Dorothy Wise
Dr./Mrs. Antonino Zampogna
IN HONOR/MEMORY OF …
The Glosup Family
Timonty Hand
The Jarvis/Metz Families
Family Intentions
Thomas Kennedy
The Koch Family
Family Intentions
Mr. and Mrs. James Bruzzi
Luke Doloughty
Frank Langan
Pamela Kelly
M/M Luke Doloughty
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Violet Miksa
Family Intentions
Thomas McAuliffe
Jack McCourt
Mr. Jose Maya
Jerry Moritz
Mary Beth Mikesh
Family Intentions
Marie E. Nolan
Family Intentions
Danny Procelli
Joseph Randazzo
Ike Poorman
Pauline and Kenneth Hollis
Bertha and Frank Peter, Sr.
Howard and Margaret Sweet
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Rose Riscili
Ted Robinson
Family Intentions
Paul A. Hadnagy, Jr.
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Skippy Sheda
Deceased Members of the
Ducharme Family
Jean Sneed
Family Intentions
Louise and Vic Serrano
Family Intentions
Peter Smith
Family Intentions
Family Intentions
Raymond Trembley
Family Intentions
Louise Mooser
Family Intentions
DECEMBER 21, 2014
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CHRISTMAS AND New Year’s
2014 Christmas
and
New Year’s
Mass Schedule
Saint Ann Parish Office and Saint Joachim Chapel will be
closed Wednesday, December 24th and
re-open on Monday, December 29th.
CHRISTMAS EVE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24th
3:30 PM NATIVITY PAGEANT
4:00 PM MASS - YOUTH CHOIR
7:00 PM MASS
9:30 PM PRE-SERVICE CAROLS BEGIN
10:00 PM MASS - ADULT CHOIR
CHRISTMAS DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25th
8:00 AM MASS
10:00 AM MASS - ADULT CHOIR
NEW YEAR’S EVE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st
5:30 PM VIGIL MASS SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
NEW YEAR’S DAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015
SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
8:00 AM MASS
12:15 PM MASS
Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen! DECEMBER 21, 2014
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SAINT ANN SCHOOL
Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen! DECEMBER 21, 2014
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New Members: To those of you who are new to Naples or to the
parish, welcome to Saint Ann! We are an active and vibrant parish.
To initiate the registration process, please register on our website
at naplesstann.com, you may alternately complete a form and drop
it into the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. Any usher
will be happy to show you where the forms are located.
To All Registered Parishioners: Weekly donations are tracked
through the envelope system, that is, through your parish registration number. This is one reason we encourage all to register with
us regardless of whether you are full-time or seasonal parishioners.
Please call the parish office if your address changes. This saves us
postage and keeps our census up-to-date. It may take up to eight
weeks to make changes. Thank you.
Electronic Giving: Would you find it helpful to have your donations to Saint Ann Church debited directly from your bank account
or credit card as you do with other monthly bills? Saint Ann offers
electronic giving for those who wish to have your contribution
transferred electronically to the church. If you are a seasonal parishioner, this is particularly helpful in keeping up with your intended offerings. Electronic giving makes life easier for you and yields
significant benefits for your church. You can sign up for Electronic
Giving at any time by completing an authorization form which is
available in the parish office.
PARISH INFORMATION
Safe Environment: As part of the Safe Environment Program, the
Diocese of Venice requires that all employees and those volunteers
who work with children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted
and trained in Safe Environment. For further information, visit the
Diocesan website at www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report all abuse to
the Florida Department of Children and Families 800-962-2873. To
report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, call the Diocesan
Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Di Cocco at 941-416-6114.
Retrouvaille: Marriage in crisis? Retrouvaille can help. Call 800470-2230, or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Sick and Homebound: If you or a loved one is hospitalized or
homebound, please contact the Parish Office to arrange for the
reception of the Eucharist and/or for the Anointing of the Sick.
Holy Orders and Religious Life: Any member of the parish staff
is willing to assist you if you are considering a vocation as a Sister,
Brother or priest in a religious order, or as a deacon or priest in a
diocese. In addition, the vocation directors of the Oblates and of
the Diocese of Venice are available for assistance in discernment.
For the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, contact Father Alan Zobler, O.S.F.S., 419-724-9851 or at [email protected]. For the Diocese of Venice, contact Father Cory Mayer, 941-484-9543 Mayer
@dioceseofvenice.org.
Saint Ann Phase 1 Bereavement Support: This group will
serve those who have experienced a more recent loss or still feel
they may need more help. The goal is to assist the bereaved
through the stages of their grief. Contact Paul Timko at 239-2624640 or Cathie Mollo at 239-435-0873 to learn about the next
scheduled class. Registration is required!
Bulletin Announcements are to be submitted by email to Bulletin
Editor John Esquivel at [email protected] by 9:00
am Thursday, ten days prior to the requested publication date.
Announcements normally run in the bulletin for three weeks and
are edited as space permits.
Saint Ann Bereavement Support Group: This group is normally
for those individuals who have completed Phase 1 Bereavement
Support. Find support in the loss of a loved one. The Bereavement
Support Group usually meets the first and third Tuesday of each
month in the Saint Joachim Chapel from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Contact: Richard Pluta at 239-774-2429.
Library: The library is located in the Faith Formation Room. Library
is opened by appointment.
Contemplative Prayer Group: All are welcome to join in “quiet
time” before the Blessed Sacrament and to pray the Rosary and
Divine Mercy Chaplet. The Prayer group normally meets Monday
evenings in Saint Joachim Chapel from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Contact: Betty Tanner at 239-434-2916 or Irma Lesser at 239-2625810.
Prayer Line: Is there someone you want the Contemplative Prayer
Group to pray for? Contact Karen Reeb Hedstrom at 239-262-4256.
Faith Formation: Meeting days and times for programs etc. are
as follows: Faith Formation classes K - 8 are held Sunday morning,
10:15 - 11:45 am. 9th-10th Grade, Confirmation, First Communion
and First Reconciliation programs meet on select Sunday afternoons during the school year. RCIA attends night classes and
meets Sunday mornings 9:00 - 10:00 am. Contact Sybil Steuart or
call 239-262-4256, Ext. 203.
Gabriel Project: Gabriel Project is a friendship and mentoring
program for pregnant women. If you need assistance or would like
to volunteer, contact 239-601-7330. Volunteers are also needed to
drive women to doctor’s appointments. Contact: Carol Dangler.
M.O.M.S. Ministry Of Mothers Sharing: M.O.M.S. is an 8 week
spiritual journey that leads a group of women through the discovery of their individual gifts, peer ministry, self value, mutual guidance and prayer. Contact Anne Shean at 585-370-1540.
Ads: Contact J.S. Paluch Co. at 800-432-3240 www.jspaluch.com.
Infant Baptism: Registered parishioners should contact the Faith
Formation Office at least three months prior to the planned Baptism
(239-262-4256, Ext. 203 or [email protected]).
Godparent documentation must be received at least two weeks
prior to the scheduled baptism. Parent(s) requesting infant Baptism
for the first time at St. Ann’s parish are to attend and complete a
required, scheduled parish Baptismal Preparation program. If for
some reason, the parents are unable to attend the required program, they are to contact the Faith Formation Office to reschedule
the date of the Baptism until a time after this requirement is met.
Infant Baptism may be held in or outside of Sunday Mass. Children
over 7 are normally baptized through the RCIA process which culminates at Easter.
Marriage: Couples wishing to marry must meet with a priest before setting a date and at least six months in advance of an anticipated wedding in order to complete the preparation process. For
residents of Collier County, one member of the engaged couple
must already be a registered Saint Ann parishioner for at least six
months before the couple can make a request to be married here.
A couple may also request to be married here if a parent or grandparent of either the bride or groom is a regular practicing parishioner. In this case they must have the permission of both their Pastor/
Administrator and the Pastor of Saint Ann and will usually complete
their marriage preparation in their parish of origin. Contact: The
Parish Office.
Funerals: After a funeral director has been contacted but before
any arrangements have been made public, please contact the Parish Office in order to arrange for a funeral time, vigil service and
liturgy planning. Contact: Karen Reeb Hedstrom.
PARISH OFFICE 239-262-4256 FAX 239-262-4296 WEBSITE www.naplesstann.com