The Nativity of the Lord
December 25, 2014
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N EW TO THE PARISH? V ISITING SEASONALLY?
B EEN AROUND FOR A WHILE BUT NEVER REGISTERED?
If you haven’t filled out a Welcome Card in the past, please complete the information on this page and return it in
the collection basket. This will allow us to better communicate with you what’s going on at St. Columbkille,
collect your contact information in case of an emergency and record your donations for tax purposes.
Please note that if you are registered in a parish at your northern address, it is OK for you to be registered here as well.
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Welcome to St. Columbkille!
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born,
unto us a son is given.
And the government will be on his shoulders.
And his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6
Alleluia! Alleluia!
How Beautiful
Isn’t the church beautiful?
Thanks to everyone who gave
their time to help decorate the church for
our Christmas celebrations.
From the nativity scene and poinsettias
to the evergreens and lighted candles,
the volunteers did
a great job making
our holy place beautiful
for the birth of our Lord.
All the staff at St. Columbkille
would like to wish our visitors and
parishioners a peace-filled and joyous
Christmas Season. May the presence
of the Christ Child fill your hearts
and home with peace,
joy, and love.
All Are Welcome
We are delighted you have joined us for this
celebration. If you would like to know more about
our faith community, please call our Parish Office
and ask to speak with Fr. Joe or any member
of our Pastoral Staff.
We are a gospel-based Catholic Community that truly
strives through worship, ministry, and service to live,
grow, and be challenged by the message
of Jesus Christ.
Here all are welcome no matter what your race,
language, or creed; no matter what your orientation
or marriage situation;
no matter where your journey has led you.
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved &
respected at St. Columbkille Catholic Parish.
Come….live, grow and be challenged
by the message.
St. Columbkille Parish
12171 Iona Road, Ft. Myers, FL 33908
Office: 239 489-3973
Fax: 239 432-0066
[email protected]
www.stcolumbkille.com
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St. Columbkille Parishioners
deliver this Christmas!
Once again, the generous Spirit of
Christmas flowed from the parishioners
of St. Columbkille
many individuals and families were
looking forward toward a difficult
Christmas .
This year we assisted many families in
need including those from our parish,
nearby neighborhoods, Catholic
Charities, Mission San Jose, Jesus the
W o r k e r, R E C o f G o d , a n d l o c a l
farmworker. Over 645 toys and gifts were
given to children and their families.
Your kindness has helped make the
holiday a bit brighter for those who
would have gone without the festivity of
holiday food and gifts this Christmas.
Many thanks to all who made this
possible! As we all know the needs in
our community are greater than ever and
Please remember that the needs of the
poor do not end with the close of
Christmas giving. The St. Columbkille
Food Pantry and Outreach Programs are
in need of your donations throughout the
year.
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Annual Parish
Christmas Party
Iona Hall was warm and bright for our Parish
Christmas Party. This annual event is offered
as a sincere thank you to every St. Columbkille
parishioner and was enjoyed by over 380
guests. A big thank you to all volunteers who
set up, cooked, carved, served and cleaned up
- you helped make our evening even brighter!
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Mass Intentions
Saturday
December 20
8:00AM
†Rudy Horvath, by the St. Columbkille lectors
3:00PM
†Mary & William Shea, by their children
5:00pm
†Karen Kranz, by Babs & Paul Schnoes
Sunday,
December 21
7:00AM
†Thomas Hitselber, Jr., by his mother
9:00AM
†Donald Bonner, by Jo & Family
11:00AM
†Rudy Horvath, by Shirley Hazel
5:30PM
Geraldine & Joseph, by Geraldine
Monday,
December 22
8:00AM
†Norm Kozy, by his family
Tuesday,
December 23
8:00AM
†Amedeo & Louise Lungaro, by their family
Wednesday, December 24
4:30PM
for peace on earth
10:00PM
for peace on earth
Thursday, December 25
7:00AM
for peace on earth
9:00AM
for peace on earth
11:00am
for peace on earth
Friday,
December 26
8:00AM
†Bonny Bradford, by her mother
Saturday
December 27
8:00AM
Sheehan family, by Ed & Terri McClure
3:00PM
†Rudy Horvath, by Ben & Mary Homola
5:00pm
†Sharon Bradley & Mary Jaeger, by Maria Elston
Sunday,
December 28
7:00AM
†Josephine Pepe Downes, by her daughter Sandy
9:00AM
†Salvatore Pellittire, by Lori Nicosia
11:00AM
†Mary Ellen Pascullo, by her mother
5:30PM
†Thomas McNeill, by his family
Sanctuary Candle for the 59th Anniversary of Vito and Nancy Pace
Administration
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Clifford
Assisting Priest: Rev. Pat Boyhan
Receptionists
Peggy O’Rourke
JoAnne Bertuch
[email protected]
Business Manager
Sergio Figueroa
[email protected]
Director of Health Care Ministry
Chris McBride
[email protected]
Coordinator of Outreach Ministry
Miriam Ortiz
[email protected]
Maintenance Coordinator
Javier Ortiz
Director of Music
Lee Van Asten
[email protected]
Coordinator of Family Faith
Anita Parmer
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Mary Homola
[email protected]
Development, Communications
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
& Capital Campaign
Manya Vartdal
Curtis Neuschaefer
[email protected]
[email protected]
For emergencies or more immediate contact with a staff member, please
call the office directly. We welcome all new parishioners and are thankful
God has sent you to us. Please fill out a registration card in the narthex
and return to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket.
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 8am, 3pm & 5pm
Sunday: 7am, 9am, 11am & 5:30pm
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday & Friday: 8:00am
Communion Service: Thursday 8:00am
Reconciliation: Saturday 9:00am
Rosary: Monday - Saturday 7:15am
Prayer List
The Sick: Diane Accongio, Sherry Anderson,, Pat Barrows,
Mary Behn, Laurie Bernardi, William Bertuch, Helen Bullyan,
Yolanda Butler, Jim Canny, Aaron Charles, Kathy Ciell-Hays,
Bob Cline, Marion Colameco, Shirlee Davis, Mary Jane
DiGiacomo, Helgi Downes, Bette Dunnett, Violeta Espinoza,
JoAnn Fabiszak, Pat Frye, Scott Germann, Ron Getz, Leona
Haggerty, Sue Hunter, Richard Kolb, John Krieger, Linda,
Raymond Lantz, Lou Little, Gisela Lock, Norma Marceau,
Darwin McVay, Dori Melfi, Teri McClure, Kate O’Connor,
Sara Olsson, Eileen PaetzPat O’Neill, Katherine Peters,
Cheryl Porter, John Putnam, Eric Ritter, Mary Ryder, Fr.
Vincent Salamoni, Nancy Slivka, Dave Smedile, Vince Spano,
Regina Stancel, William Steed, Kevin Strnad, Keith Van
Asten,, Judy Vurson, Paul Wack, Sandy Walker, Maria Walter,
Nicole Ward, Shirley Werner, Carolyn Wicker, Bruce Williams,
Sibhan Williams, Robert Wonski
The Recently Deceased: Barbara Mahoney & Audrew Woodhouse
Names cycle off the prayer list monthly. Please call if a
continuation is needed. Do not ask to have people
placed on the list without getting their permission first.
Sacramental Ministries
Infant Baptism: It is recommended that parents contact the
Parish about requirements for baptism before the birth of a
child. Infant baptism will be scheduled only after
consultation with a member of the Pastoral Staff.
Marriage: Couples should contact the Parish Office.
Sacrament of the Sick: If you are not well, or when you
know that you will be in the hospital, please ask the priest to
confer the Sacrament of the Sick after the weekday Masses
or Sunday Masses, or call the Parish Office 489-3973 to
make an appointment.
Homebound Parishioners: If you are confined to home,
either temporarily or permanently, a member of the Ministry
to the Sick will be happy to bring Holy Eucharist to your
home weekly. Please contact the Parish Office.
R.C.I.A.: If you are interested in the process of becoming a
Catholic, please call the Parish Office.
Thrift Store
Our Thrift Store is located in the K-Mart Plaza at the Iona/
McGregor intersection. Open 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday
through Saturday. For information call 489-4001.