St VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. David L. Arle ~ Pastor
OFFICE:
13031 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33905
TELEPHONE:
239-693-0818
FAX:
239-693-8459
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
WEBSITE:
www.stvincentftmyers.org
PARISH STAFF & EXT #
Business Manager
David Reigle
Bookkeeper
Letha Smith-Walsh
Pastoral Assistant
Mary Ellen Rossback
Adoration Society
Religious Education
303
302
300
327
306
Emergency Line
Press 4
Mass Schedule
Press 2
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday Evening Vigil:4:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM, 11:00AM
Daily: Tuesday through Friday
9:00AM
RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00PM
OUR LADY’S CUPBOARD PANTRY:
In January food distribution changed,
no unscheduled walk-ins to the pantry.
Call the parish office ONLY on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday– 8 AM to Noon.
Pickups will be scheduled on Thursday or Friday
BAPTISMS:
Preparation class is required.
Call office for appointment.
MARRIAGE:
Please call office at least 6 months ahead
of time.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Sat
02/07
Sun
02/08
Sun
02/08
Mon
Tues
02/09
02/10
Wed
02/11
Thurs
02/12
Fri
02/13
Sat
02/14
Sun
02/15
Sun
02/15
February 7th - 15th
4:00 PM
Richard Lemoine (RIP)
by People of the Parish
9:00 AM
Edward Chodorowski (RIP)
by Mary Ann Chodorowski
11:00 AM
Margaret Boehm (RIP)
by Roever Family
9:00 AM
No Mass today
9:00 AM
Christine Schwab (RIP)
by Gisela Schwab
9:00 AM
Ray Block (RIP)
by Art & Bunny Bremme
9:00 AM
Bernard O’Neill (RIP)
by Nieces & Nephews
9:00 AM
Lee & John Groetsch
by Art & Bunny Bremme
4:00 PM
Peter Gomez (RIP)
(Maria Rodriguez Nephew)
by People of the Parish
9:00 AM
Berta & Bern Brader
by the Choir
11:00 AM
Michelle Centafont
Waugh (RIP)
by Her Parents
February 8, 2015
DATES & TIMES TO REMEMBER
Sun
02/08
Sun
Tues
Sun
02/08
02/10
02/15
Sun
Mon
02/15
02/16
Martha & Mary’s Hospitality Room is
open for coffee after 9 AM Mass
Religious Education classes after 9 AM
AA Meeting in Hospitality Room - 8 PM
Martha & Mary’s Hospitality Room is
open for coffee after the 9 AM
Religious Education classes after 9 AM
Office Closed for Presidents Day
Our Lady’s Cupboard Parish Pantry
We oﬀer Food assistance only.
For food assistance please call
239-693-0818 8 AM un l Noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ONLY.
Pick-ups are scheduled for
Thursday and Friday that week.
The schedule for pantry calls and pick ups are
subject to the parish oﬃce hours.
No Rent, U lity payments or other financial assistance
are available.
COLLECTIONS 02/01/15
OFFERTORY
$8,976.27
DEBT REDUCTION
$3,087.13
CHILDREN’S Prayers 1 Good Works 0
Here’s what’s needed at Our Lady’s
Cupboard Pantry
canned fruit
macaroni & cheese
bar soap/shampoo
canned meats & tuna
soup
canned veggies
pasta
spaghetti sauce
cereal
dry beans
powdered potatoes
dry milk
ready to eat meals
grits
peanut butter/jelly
evaporated milk
granola bars
rice (white & brown)
These items are needed at Our Lady’s Cupboard
and our satellite at East United Way House. Please
drop off in the back of the church when you come to
mass on the weekends.
Just a little hint: Take advantage of the BOGO’s (buy
one get one free) specials to share with the pantry.
Special Collections for on February 15th. Envelopes
are available as you leave the church next weekend.
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February 8, 2015
HEALING MINISTRY
Francis announces trip to
Sarajevo in June
Joshua J. McElwee
|
Feb. 1, 2015
Pope Francis has announced that he will be making
a previously unscheduled day-trip in June to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina that suffered a brutal siege during the Bosnian War of the
1990s.
The pontiff revealed his plans for the trip Sunday
during his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's
Square, telling crowds gathered in off-and-on rain
that he would be making the trip in the interest of
inter-religious dialogue and peace.
Sarajevo, which is located in the center of Bosnia
and Herzegovina across the Adriatic Sea from Italy,
has historically had diverse cultural roots, with populations of Catholic and Orthodox Christians, Jews,
and Muslims.
Francis asked those in the Square Sunday to pray
for the trip so that it might "contribute to ... fraternity
and peace, inter-religious dialogue, and friendship."
The last pope to visit Sarajevo was Pope John Paul
II in April 1997.
Barring any unexpected trips between now and
June, the visit to Sarajevo will be Francis' eighth
outside Italy. It will be his second day-trip outside
the country, following a visit last November to Strasbourg, France, to address the European Parliament
and the Council of Europe.
Francis has made Catholic-Orthodox dialogue and
inter-religious efforts a key part of his trips abroad,
having several meetings with Orthodox Patriarch
Bartholomew during a trip to Turkey last November
and taking part in inter-religious encounters in Sri
Lanka last month.
The pontiff recently wrapped up a week-long visit to
that country and the Philippines in January. He has
also confirmed a trip to Latin America, expected for
the summer, when he will visit Bolivia, Ecuador and
Paraguay.
Francis is also due to visit the United States in September, where he has confirmed he will make stops
in Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia.
During Jesus' ministry "he cured many who were
sick with various diseases, and he drove out many
demons." This is the case in today's Gospel. Jesus
fulfills the vision of Psalm 147: "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Jesus knew, however, that he couldn't possibly heal
all the illness in the world. No matter how many
people he cured or how many hours he ministered,
there always would be more suffering people like
Job who craved his healing touch. His primary
mission was not to rid the world of all suffering.
His "purpose" was to preach the coming of the reign
of God that heals, yes, but ultimately transcends and
transforms earthly suffering. With Paul, Jesus could
have said, "Woe to me if I do not preach" that good
news. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
WE RECYCLE
Aluminum cans - Bin is in the white fenced area
behind the social hall.
News Papers - Red/Green
bin directly behind social hall
Printer Ink Cartridges &
Cell Phones: In cabinet in
back of church, by the sound
booth.
ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS…..If you
are interested in advertising on the back
of our bulletin you can contact Kathy
Brown of JS Paluch. Our advertisers help
provide the bulletin for us.
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February 8, 2015
25th Anniversary of Masses in Polish the Diocese of Venice - This
year the Diocese of Venice celebrates 25 years of the Mass being
offered in Polish within its boundaries. His Eminence Zenon Cardinal
Grocholewski, Prefect for the Congregation of Catholic Education in
Rome, has accepted the invitation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane to preside at an Anniversary Mass at Epiphany Cathedral (350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice) on Sunday, February 8 at 1:00 pm. The Diocese of
Venice is honored by the upcoming visit of His Eminence to mark this
occasion. All Faithful of the Diocese of Venice, especially those of
Polish ancestry, are invited to attend this Mass celebrated in Polish.
The Mass will be followed by a reception in the Parish Center. Tickets
for the reception can be purchased for $20.00 per person from the
Parish Office at Epiphany Cathedral. For further info please call Jackie
at 941-484-3505.
Women's Conference - The 2015 Diocese of Venice Women's Conference will be held Saturday, February 14 at Bishop Verot High
School in Fort Myers. Speakers this year include TV and radio personality Dr. Ray Guarendi and atheist-turned-Catholic, Jennifer Fulwiler; Registration is now open: go to www.dioceseofvenice.org/
womens
Men's Conference - The 2015 Diocese of Venice Men's Conference
will be held Saturday, March 7 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort
Myers. Speakers this year include Tom Peterson, founder of Catholics Come Home, and Catholic apologist Trent Horn; Registration is
now open: go to www.dioceseofvenice.org/mens.
Follow the visit of Vatican Cardinal - During the visit of His Eminence Zenon Cardinal Grocholewski, Prefect for the Congregation of
Catholic Education in Rome, there will be opportunities to follow various activities that will take place while His Eminence is in the Diocese
of Venice. In addition to the 25th Anniversary of the Mass celebrated
in Polish on Sunday, February 8 at Epiphany Cathedral, Cardinal
Grocholewski will be visiting three schools and addressing the priests
of the Diocese. Photos, video and stories will be posted to various
social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter and of the Diocese of
Venice website at www.dioceseofvenice.org. Full coverage will also
appear in the February 20 edition of the Florida Catholic.
Mass to Celebrate Volunteers - In appreciation of the volunteers of
the Diocese of Venice, Bishop Frank J. Dewane invites all volunteers
to a Mass on Saturday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Epiphany Cathedral Parish, 350 Tampa Avenue West, Venice. The Mass is an opportunity to extend gratitude and appreciation for those who generously
give of their time and talent. All priests, deacons and the faithful are
invited to participate in a celebration of the active stewardship of our
laity. A lunch will follow the Mass in the Parish Center in Venice.
Further information will be forthcoming.
His Holiness, Pope Francis
Apostolic Palace
00120 Vatican City
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24,
35c; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: Gn 1:20 -- 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc30; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30
Friday:
Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10
Sunday:
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11;
1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mk 1:40-45
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
[The LORD] tells the number of the stars
and calls them by name. -- Psalm 147:4
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February 8, 2015
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR...My Dear Sisters and Brothers and Visitors:
What’s the ole song? “There’s a change a commin…” Well, yes, we are making a change pertaining to our Eucharistic Ministers at mass. We have
very dedicated and vital ministers who assist at all
the masses and I couldn’t adequately serve the community at mass without their ministry.
We have used white robes for our ministers for many
years. Like everything else in the world those robes
are getting pretty worn out, broken zippers, little
tears and holes, broken clasps. The most inexpensive
robe to replace them with comes in at $99.00 and
quite frankly they aren’t that well made. The better
quality ones run about $150.00 each.
So, given that robes are just a custom here and aren’t
really necessary we poled our Eucharistic Ministers
with the question, do you prefer robes or would a
well-made name tags denoting you as a Eucharist
Minister suffice? Our ministers dress well and look
good for Sunday mass so we’re not trying to hide cut
-offs and flip flops under a robe.
Of all our ministers only three said they would prefer
robes, so we are going to have a proper name tag designed and will eventually dispense with the robes.
That works out to about $12.00 per magnetic tag
(they don’t put pin holes in peoples good clothes) as
opposed to over $100.00 a robe.
We all know the old saying, the clothes don’t make
the man or woman, it is the spirit, the faith, the respect of the Holy Eucharist that calls these individuals to minister to all of us and share Christ in communion.
I know that change upsets people and some in the
congregation will disagree with this change. We still
have some folks who refuse to receive the Eucharist
from a minister rather than a priest. Church communities are made up of all kinds of people with all
kinds of experiences and all kinds of needs. Even our
Holy Father Francis upset some folks by not donning
all the outside trappings of the pope. I found him a
much better representative of Christ recently without
his cap, wrapped in the same cheap yellow plastic
rain poncho surrounded by the faithful in the same
cheap yellow ponchos, getting soaked in the rain and
laughing with the gathering of humanity that surrounded him in the Philippines.
The most important thing is that we share the Eucharist together and not how we are dressed.
Love, Fr. David
Dear Parishioners,
We can’t thank you enough for all the shoes we collected for the homeless and needy. The picture of 76
year old Carolyn Constable in Sunday’s News Press says
it all. Carolyn came hoping to get shoes. We remember
serving her and how happy she was to be able to replace
the sneakers she received last year. Other highlights include a gentleman looking through women’s shoes “for
his friend in the woods.” Then there’s the other gentleman who, when asked if he’d like another pair of shoes
replied, “No, one pair is enough. There are plenty of
others who need shoes.” Another young man needed
shoes for his two children. At the end of the day when
we only had one pair of men’s shoes left, an elderly
man’s day was made with a perfect fit of brown loafers. His joyful statement, “I can’t believe I have a pair of
leather shoes,” made our day!
None of this could have been accomplished without
your generous contributions. If you didn’t have the
chance to participate this year, no worries. If the need
still exists, we hope to be back next year!
Bernadette and Vinnie Frost
Lent Begins….Ash Wednesday February 18th
Masses will be at 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM with
the ashes distributed during the mass. Ash
Wednesday is a day of abstinence and fast.
The Knights of Columbus will be cooking a
simple Lenten supper on these Fridays and
will be serving in the social hall from 5:30 to
6:30 PM so you have time to participate in the
Stations of the Cross. Stations will begin at
7:00 PM.
In addition to the regular times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation there will be extra
times for confession each week. More details
will follow in the weeks ahead.
PRESIDENT’S DAY
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 16TH