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ST. JOHN XXIII
Catholic Church
13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | P 239-561-2245 | F 239-561-3713 | www.johnxxiii.net
A VOICE FOR
THE SILENT
By: Danielle Koleniak
As thousands of northerners made their way down to sunny and warm Southwest Florida, a group of 11 Bishop
Verot High School students are heading to Washington DC, where the temperature this month averages
45 degrees.
Their purpose is far more important than taking a ‘sel¿e’ with the National Monument—
They’re marching for life.
Since January 22, 1974 (the day abortion was legalized), 56 million people have gathered to rally their pro-life
support on the day of prayer for the legal protection of unborn children.
This year, more than 500,000 people from all over the world are expected to attend
the largest pro-life event in the world.
Bishop Verot sophomore and St. John XXIII parishioner, Elena Quinonez will be one of 11 students from the
Catholic high school, traveling to the cold temps to pray, take a stand, and march through the National Capital in
hope of bringing change and ultimately, saving lives.
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January 18, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Masses:
Monday-Saturday, 8:00 am
Rosary-7:30 am (Mon.-Sat.)
Divine Mercy after 8 am Mass
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Mass, 3:30 pm,
5:30 pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00 pm
Sunday, 7:15 am, 9:15 am,
11:15 am, 5:00 pm
Spanish Mass: 1:15 pm Àrst
Sunday each month
Reconciliation:
Saturday after 8:00 am Mass
First Friday Adoration:
Friday 8:30-9:00 am
Pastor
Rev. Robert Tabbert
[email protected]
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Marcin Koziola
[email protected]
Rev. John Cao CMC
[email protected]
Deacon
Deacon Rich Klish
[email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday,
8:00 am-Noon | 1:00-4:00 pm
239-561-2245
The Mission of St. John XXIII Catholic Church is to actively engage all those who
desire to more fully accept and live out the message of Christ, welcoming and
respecting all people regardless of background, history, race or color, as we strive
to nurture spiritual growth and personal holiness on our journey to become more
responsible stewards of God’s gifts.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 17
8:00 AM +Ben Bingcang by Tom & Bette
3:30 PM +Joyce Creagan by Irene Butter¿eld
5:30 PM +Frank Sheme by Paul & Virginia Lochner
8:00 PM Parishioners of St. John XXIII
Sunday, January 18
7:15 AM +Kurt Legler by Howard & Sheila DePietri
9:15 AM +Lloyd Kollasch by Ed & Mary Ann Shuey
11:15 AM +Hubert Hudson Jr. by Hubert Hudson
5:00 PM +John D’Ambra & Rocco by Jeanette & Ted
Monday, January 19
8:00 AM +Frank Kronoff by John Boniface
Tuesday, January 20
8:00 AM +Rose & Edward Giampaolo by Maria & Anthony Giampaolo
Wednesday, January 21
8:00 AM +Judith Fernandez by Pete & Josie Nuqui
Thursday, January 22
8:00 AM +Carol Kouchoukas by Ken & Jane White
Friday, January 23
8:00 AM +Ben Bingcang by Anna & Eric Masanque
Saturday, January 24
8:00 AM +Sonny Reyes by Tom & Bette Factora
3:30 PM +Nicholas Ureel by Charles & Carolyn Nieset
5:30 PM +Timothy McCarthy Jr. by MaryJane & Tim McCarthy
8:00 PM Parishioners of St. John XXIII
Sunday, January 25
7:15 AM +Faustina DeSantis by her son
9:15 AM +Vilia Santarossa by Vic & Nadia DeSanctis
11:15 AM +Elsie Woodworth by Patti & Bill Vanderhave
5:00 PM +John (Jack) Podest by his friends at Cross Creek
PLEASE NOTE
The 2015 Mass Book is open for the entire year. Because of our growing
population, Mass requests will be limited to 8 per year (only one at 4PM).
Other options available are: Tabernacle Candle, Missal Memorial,
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and All Souls envelopes.
Pastoral Team
Business Manager
Holly Atkins
[email protected]
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Communications
Danielle Koleniak
[email protected]
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Maintenance
Supervisor
Rob Erp
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Dir. of Faith Formation
Chris Biel
[email protected]
239-561-7499
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Bookkeeper
Ana Thompson
[email protected]
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Coordinator of
Parishioner Engagement
Jennifer Engelman
[email protected]
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Director of Music Ministries
Robert Kirchner
[email protected]
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Thrift Store Manager
Cynthia Conzatti
[email protected]
239-433-4097
15200 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
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Part-Time
Receptionist
MaryAnn Deas
[email protected]
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Faith Formation Asst.
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Admin. Assistant
Barbara Lange
[email protected]
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Youth Ministers
Meghan & Aaron McCarthy
[email protected]
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January 18, 2015
PARISH CALENDAR
„ Saturday, January 17
Vigil Mass 3:30 & 5:30pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00pm
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„ Sunday, January 18
Hospitality Sunday
M&M Collection
Mass 5:00pm
High School Youth Group 6:30pm
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„ Monday, January 19
Men’s Gospel Forum 7:00am
Craftie Ladies 1:00pm
Women’s Guild/CCR 6:30
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„ Tuesday, January 20
Bereavement 1:00-3:00pm
Spanish Rosary 6:00pm
Boy Scouts at the Villas 7:00pm
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„ Wednesday, January 21
Blessed Little Angels: Meet at
Southern Fresh Farms 9:30am
Faith Formation 4:15pm
Pizza 5:30pm
Faith Formation 6:00pm
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The Silent, Cont.
Danielle Koleniak: How did you ¿rst learn
about ‘March for Life?’
Elena Quinonez: I’m in a club for school called
‘Mission in Life.’ One day we went to Planned
Parenthood to pray for the unborn. After we
prayed, our Director of Campus Ministry,
Matthew Burback, told our club about ‘March
for Life’ and asked if any of us were interested
in going to Washington DC to join the effort.
The march is similar to what we do in our own
town, except in Washington DC, march and
pray with thousands of people.
DK: You’re at an age where young ladies are
having abortions. How does this hit ‘close to
home?’
EQ: My dad is a doctor and he tells me that girls
my age come into his of¿ce pregnant and look
at abortion as an option. I think it’s important
that the teenagers should know that they don’t
only have that option.
DK: Explain what the ‘Mission in Life’ club is.
EQ: About 20 highschoolers come together to
work in bettering our community.We do service
projects together. For example, for Christmas
we wrapped gifts for children in need. Now
we’re focusing on Respect for Life.
DK: How many are attending the march
from Bishop Verot High School?
EQ: We’re a group of 11. We’re going to Ày to
Washington DC and stay for four days. We’re
paying for the trip on our own.
„ Thursday, January 22
Choir Rehearsal 5:00pm
Theology on Tap: At Resurrection
of our Lord 8:00pm
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DK: What are you expecting for this trip?
EQ: Cold weather, for sure. Haha! The march
starts in the National Mall and it’s a long walk
through Washington DC. Everyone marches
together and prays. To have everyone together,
believing and praying for the same thing, is
really powerful. I think this will really make my
beliefs and passion even stronger, and hopefully
bring change. When we come back home, it
would be great to share our experience with
other students at Bishop Verot High School.
„ Friday, January23
Girl Scouts 6:00pm
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DK: Why is the Respect for Life cause so
important to you?
„ Saturday, January 24
EQ: Deciding someone’s fate is not our
decision. Life is sacred from the beginning. We
need to protect the unborn and be a voice for the
babies who don’t have voices. It’s important to
make a stand, march, and pray for that.
Fashion Show Tickets for sale
Dementia Awareness 9:00am
Prayer Walk at Abortion Clinic
9:15am
Vigil Mass 3:30 & 5:30pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00pm
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„ Sunday, January 25
Fashion Show Tickets for sale
M&M Collection
Blood Mobile 7:30am-1:00pm
Mass 5:00pm
High School Youth Group 6:30pm
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Prayer to End Abortion
Lord God,
I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent, never to be passive, never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
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This week in Faith Formation
General Announcements
Contact Chris Biel | 561-7499 | [email protected]
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Faith Formation and Middle School class will be held this Wednesday
January 21
As a reminder Sacrament Preparation Year II students and parents will
be held on Wednesday January 28th.
Faith Formation will not be held and Middle School will be held outside,
weather permitting.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a program for children ages 4 to 10
that takes place each Sunday during the 9:15 & 11:15 Masses. After
the opening prayer, the children along with their Catechist move to the
chapel to hear and discuss the Sunday readings at a level they will
understand. At the offertory the children return to the assembly for the
remainder of the Mass. There is no registration required for Children’s
Liturgy of the Word. While we want this to be a fun and engaging time
for the children, they are expected to behave in an appropriate manner
respectful to adults and to God’s House. Please talk to your child about
this before having them attend Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Because
this is a guided lesson, we ask that children younger than age 4 do not
attend. If you would like more information, or to be a part of this program,
please contact Chris Biel at 561-7499.
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Please read the requirements on our various Sacrament porgrams
listed Below:
Baptism: Congratulations on your decision to baptize your child! At Saint
John XXIII we are happy to help your family prepare for the celebration.
Baptisms are offered for registered members of Saint John XXIII and
are scheduled only after the preparation process is completed by the
parents. Please do not make arrangements for family members until you
have actually received a date. Contact the ofÀce at 561-2245 for more
information or to begin the process.
First Communion (also called First Eucharist) and First Reconciliation:
Children in First grade or above, who have expressed a desire and
willingness and are attending Mass, are welcome to begin the two year
process of preparing for these Sacraments. The Àrst year consists of
regular attendance at Faith Formation classes or through a Diocesan
Catholic school. (either St. Francis Xavier or St. Andrew) The second year
continues those classes, but also adds in direct Sacramental Preparation
(Reconciliation and Communion) sessions. Contact Chris at 561-7499
for more information or to begin the process. Parents who home school
their children must contact the ofÀce during Year I.
ConÀrmation Preparation to celebrate the Sacrament of ConÀrmation is
also a two year process that now begins at the start of 9th Grade and is
celebrated at the end of 10th grade. (Older teens are certainly welcome
also!). Each year consists of Faith Formation through the parish
Youth Group or a Diocesan Catholic school (Bishop Verot) as well as
scheduled ConÀrmation classes and a retreat. Please note: Students
from Bishop Verot must register and attend the preparation classes at
the beginning of 9th grade. If you are entering the 9th grade or would
like more information on our program, Contact Chris at 561-7499 for
more information or to begin the process.
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Have you listened to our NEW podcasts? Listen to
inspirational messages from Father Bob and homilies from
Mass. Visit our site weekly at johnxxiii.podbean.com
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Calling all Thrift Store Volunteers! The annual St. John XXIII
Thrift Store Brunch honoring all volunteers will be held on
January 25 after the 11:15 Mass. Please RSVP to Cynthia at
[email protected].
Coming Soon- Parish Picnic! Join us for an afternoon of fun
with your parish family on February 15th, 2015. Expect food,
carnival games and great music! Check the bulletin next
week for more details.
March 15th will be our next Paul Todd Concert. More
details to come!
REMINDER! Please lock your car doors and do not leave
packages or valuables visible in your cars. There were a few
car break-ins reported at a church nearby. Also, please take
your purses with you to Communion. Thank you!
Choir Practice has moved to 5:00–7:00pm on Thursday. If
you have any questions or would like to join, please contact
Music Director, Robert Kirchner at [email protected].
Wanted: Musicians/Singers- Our music director, Robert
Kirchner is looking to form a contemporary musical group
for our 5:00PM Mass on Sundays. We are in need of guitar
players and singers. If you are interested, contact Robert at
[email protected]
We remind you that if there is anyone asking for money
around the Church outside of Mass at our exits, do not
give them any. We have been notiÀed by the police that
there is a group of professionals who travel to various
churches. Be generous in giving to our Poor Boxes. That is
where and how we can assist those who are truly in need.
Women’s Guild Fashion Show Saturday, March 7th at
Pelican Preserve Country Club. Fashions by Chico’s. Tickets
are $30.00 and are available in the church ofÀce. They will
also be available in the Narthex after weekend Masses of
January 17-18 and 24-25. For tables of 10 or more, please
contact Barbara Tay at phone number 208-4164. Tickets are
going fast!!!
YARN NEEDED- The Craftie Ladies are running low! We use
your donated yarn for projects to be donated to those less
fortunate, as well as sold to earn money for those in need.
Please leave your donations in the basket in the Narthex.
Please answer the call to the ministry of Eucharistic
Minister, Usher & lector. We are in need of Eucharistic
Ministers, Ushers and Lectors for our Sunday, 5:00pm Mass.
If you are interested, please contact the ofÀce to start the
volunteer process.
The next Habitat for Humanity work day for our parish
is Tuesday, January 20. Please call Carl Larson at 410440-8227 or email him at [email protected] for
registration instructions.
Journey to Hope Monday Night 1/26 Please join us at 6:00pm
in the OfÀce Conference Room if you have a loved one suffering
from mental illness or substance abuse. JTH offers education
and support in a conÀdential, prayerful and caring setting.
Gospel ReÁections | Jack Conroy
Dementia Awareness Program
John 1:35-42 Early Recognition of Who Jesus Was
Upcoming Dates: JAN. 24, FEB. 7 & FEB. 21
Sponsored by KofC. Open to community
Syllabus for Satuday, Jan. 24, 2015 9:00-11:00
“DIVINE MERCY” – CHRIST’s MESSAGE TO ST. FAUSTINA (1933-38)
“DIARY OF ST. FAUSTINA”
POWER OF PRAYER!
*How is your pray life? How is your Spirituality” [What is Spirituality?]
*How is your Relationship to Christ?
Our Beloved Pope Francis mentions 3 critical components in our
Relationship to God:
# God is TENDER
# God wants CLOSENESS and
# God wants a PRESENCE to each one of us: He wants to BE
PRESENT ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
Assigned reading:
Ellen Marie Edmonds book:
Jane Sweeney’s book:
Chapter 14 (pp 185-88)
Chapter 12 (p 87)
Chapter 15 (pp 189-92)
Chapter 13 Prayer (p 89)
Chapter 16 (pp 193-96)
Chapter 14 Wish Lists (p 91)
AS A CAREGIVER I PRAY OH LORD PLEASE WITH YOUR HELP:
* TEACH ME HOW TO SHOW MERCY (see St. John Paul II’s message}
* TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY YOUR “DIVINE MERCY” CHAPLET
* TEACH ME HOW TO BRING YOUR DIVINE MERCY IN OTHERS
WHAT ARE THE 8 BEAUTITUDES?
Question: Are you battling feelings of hopelessness &
overwhelmed with chores?
We remember that the Synoptic Evangelists put the words of
Isaiah 40:3 in the mouth of John the Baptist: He was the “one
crying in the wilderness…”. But all the Evangelists made sure
that there could be no mistake about just who the “Messiah,”
the “Anointed of God” was: not John, but Jesus. In this
reading, we see the afÀrmation by John of his subordination.
(In fact, all four gospels John says something about “sandals”
and his unworthiness.) But more important, at the Baptism
of the Lord, He heard the words that would shape His life: He
was God’s Son. This Sonship was promised David and his heir
(2 Samuel 7:14, Psalm 2:7). So, when the earliest Christians
heard the words of the Evangelist, they recognized Jesus as
the successor to the Davidic promise. But His kingship was
a unique kind, one that would bring peace and justice to a
broken world. This is the task he has bequeathed to us, His
Church, you and me!
Prayers for Our Heroes
PFC Andrew Kanopkh
Lt.
Lt Col.
Col Jarett D.
D Broemmel
Sgt. Phil Dellibovi
SPC Craig A. Schneider
Tech Sgt Jeffrey K. Green
Colonel Patricia O’Keefe
Staff Sgt. Chris Dominski
LCP James Palenik
Staff Sgt. Shaun McBride
Marine Private Tyler Petersen
Richard Tahaes
Army PFC Justin Pingicer
1st Lt. Paige Hortman
Lcpl Kyle Waitz
PFC Kathleen Hudepohl
Anthony Padula
Sgt. Jared Gaudet
Christian Troutner, US Navy
Captain Andrew Duguay
Major Bart Boma
Master SGT Peter Parison
PFC James Vande Leest
Andrew Herman
Marine PFC Ryan Silva
PFC Michael P Hughes
Lt. Col. Brady Sexton
Capt. Bradley D. Laux
Pvt. Matthew Lyons
LCPL Andrew Eldridge
LCPL Nicholas Lyons
Staff Sgt. Dennis Cosgrove
PFC Nick Mundo
Michael Klem
Drew Fesmire
PFC Bryan Bard
Marine Private Thomas Kavanaugh
SPC Michael Jednak
Lord God, Almighty Father,
creator of mankind and author of
peace, as we are ever mindful of the
cost paid for the liberty we possess,
we ask you to bless the members of
our armed forces.
Give them courage, hope and
strength. May they ever experience
your firm support, gentle love and
compassionate healing.
Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to
light.
To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever.
Amen.
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Welcome New Parishioners!
Spanish Announcements
Queremos invitarlos a las actividades en español que se están
realizando en la Iglesia, contamos con su presencia para que
los grupos se incrementen.
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GRACIAS a todas las personas que tuvieron el detalle de
compartir con la comunidad Comida, Sodas, Postres, Dulces,
Piñata y a todos los voluntarios que ayudaron a servir
comida este pasado Domingo 4 de Enero en la celebración
de Epifanía. Les invitamos a que visiten nuestra página de
Facebook para ver más fotos de este día.
Patricia Doner
Laura Foster & Ryan Sanders
Gary Miller & Shirley Puchalski
Richard & Mary Ward Powers
Patricia Vonderheide
Ann Watson
Those of you who are new to our Parish this year, and to those
who’ve been coming for years without being registered, we need
your help in staying organized and planning for our future needs.
Having an accurate database of our Parishioners will help us know
where and how we need to grow. Thank you to everyone who
registered with our Parish both online and via registration card. If
you’ve not received a welcome letter, please call the Parish OfÀce to
conÀrm your registration. Thanks!
All new parishioners, and those interested in registering in our Parish, are invited to attend the New Parishioner Orientation; the next
Session is this Sunday, March 8th at 12:30. This is your opportunity to become informed and active members of the Parish and
participate in our various ministries. Registering at St. John XXIII is a
declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community.
Please let the parish ofÀce know your email address OR you can
even update it on the Parish Website! www.johnxxiii.net Frequently, those seeking to celebrate Marriage, Baptisms or serve as sponsors for ConÀrmation or Baptism request a letter stating that they
are parishioners. To receive such a letter, one must be registered in
the parish, attend Mass regularly, and be committed to stewardship
of time, talent and treasure. One means of verifying participation is
through the use of parish offertory envelopes.
If you choose not to participate in the support of the parish or are
unable to contribute at this time, please at least note your prayerful
support on your envelope and place it in the weekly offertory basket.
Journey To Hope 1/26
• Los invitamos a que nos acompañen
ñ al rezo del Rosario
todos los Martes a las 6:00PM dentro de la Iglesia.
• Si usted desea tener el Rosario Familiar en su casa cada
mes, por favor pónganse en contacto con nosotros vía
nuestro correo electrónico.
• Quien desee participar en la misa como lector u otras
actividades pueden contactarnos también a nuestra
dirección de correo.
• Dirija todas sus inquietudes, peticiones y preguntas Nuestro
correo electrónico para cualquier información o petición que
deseen:[email protected]
• Queremos invitarlos a que se unan a la página de Facebook
de nuestra comunidad. El link es el siguiente:http://www.
facebook.com/HispanosJPXXIII.We have created a Facebook
page in Spanish so we can communicate with our Hispanic
parishioners. Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/
HispanosJPXXIII
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Lee County is 67th out of the 67 counties in Florida and Florida
is 50th out of 50 states in funding for mental health services.
How would you feel if you knew that there was a treatment
for cancer that worked but wasn’t being implemented by the
medical Àeld? You’d probably feel angry and helpless over this
neglect by the health system and if you had a loved one for
whom proper treatment was being denied due to cost you would
probably be enraged. Add to that the inability of the ill person to
see the need for their treatment because the organ affected is
the brain, the seat of judgement and planning.
It is estimated that neglect of serious mental illness costs our
nation $444 billion a year-mostly from lost earnings. Add to that
the suffering from addictions, homelessness or incarceration
suffered by lack of treatment and you get a sense of what
families who have a loved one with these neuro-biological brain
diseases experience. Studies show that supportive housing and
employment programs drastically reduce the cost to our society.
But evidence-based remedies are not available due to the apathy
that surrounds the whole question of how funding will take place
for these services. The need to revise the laws governing such
treatment is another barrier to adequate care. Obstacles such as
these add to the burden of caring for those with mental illness.
If you have a loved one suffering with chronic, severe
psychiatric disability and are in need of support, advocacy and
education, please join us Monday 1/26 at 6 Pm in the ofÀce
conference room. There is hope.
Vietnamese Announcements
Prayer List
Chúa Nhұt 2 Thѭӡng Niên
Please remember in your prayers all of our parish
family and friends who suffer physically, emotionally or
spiritually, especially:
Walter, Jeanne & Peggy Stobb Cody Eldridge
Don & Gayle Dallas
Anna Murphy
Jane White
Tina Lombardo
Laura Coliendo
Gracelyn Marra-Bax
Leo Dulay
Robert Smith
Lucy Ramunni
Jack Rizzo
Tom Stankowski
Arnold Gitto
Geof Davies
Eileen Brahney
Pam Oskvarek
Amy Jette
Greg Seng
Pattie Fialcowitz
Ken Grant
Delia Murphy
Ryan Novajasky
Sal and Terry Pantano
Walter and Lisa Knoop
Roger Poliette
Don Oswald
Bob Biggs
Anita Sapnar
Maria Kappler
Danielle Bechtold
Patricia Mannion
Margaret Lawlor
Darrell Evans
Anne Soter
Lynne Haughey
Hank Rose
Cheryl Polley
Delores Letender
Aurise Parente
Frances Barnas
Sylvia Dirksen
Peggy Grinda
Ann Pavlan
Tom Allind
Concetta Hauf
Michael Nikodem
Christopher Wright
Landon West
Rick Sokolowski
Duvan Zapata
Michele Caudieux
Edward Rostick
Joyce Cadieux
Emma Quid
Anne Soter
Ella Stunwick
Doris Mackin
Bill Bosco
Vincent Galati
Angela Blinkiewicz
Walter Kobe
Judy Martinez
Shirley Thompson
Peter Druskis
“Tôi ÿang kiӃm tìm gì trong cuӝc sӕng?” Cuӝc ÿӡi con
ngѭӡi là mӝt chuӛi ngày dài tìm kiӃm nhӳng gì chúng ta
mong ѭӟc. Mӟi ÿây, vì muӕn tìm bҳt 2 ngѭӡi khӫng bӕ,
chính quyӅn Pháp ÿã phҧi huy ÿӝng 88 ngàn quân lính và
cҧnh sát ÿi truy lùng. Hӑ quyӃt tâm và hӑ ÿã thành công.
Mӛì ngѭӡi chúng ta có nhӳng ѭӟc vӑng muӕn ÿҥt ÿѭӧc
trong cuӝc sӕng: ăn hӑc thành tài, công thành danh toҥi,
giҫu sang phú quí, gia ÿình hҥnh phúc... Ĉó là nhӳng ѭӟc
vӑng chính ÿáng. Nhѭng khi tҥo dӵng con ngѭӡi có hӗn
thiêng bҩt tӱ, Thiên Chúa muӕn chúng ta có cái nhìn xa hѫn
cuӝc sӕng hiӋn tҥi, ÿӇ quân tâm ÿӃn hҥnh phúc ÿӡi ÿӡi.
Nguӗn hҥnh phúc chân thұt và vƭnh viӉn ÿó chӍ có ÿѭӧc khi
chúng ta có mӕi tѭѫng quan mұt thiӃt vӟi Thiên Chúa.
Ѭӟc mong mӛi ngѭӡi chúng ta, cho dù bұn rӝn vӟi nhӳng
nhu cҫu cӫa cuӝc sӕng, luôn tìm gһp Chúa trong cuӝc sӕng,
luôn sӕng trӑn tình con thҧo vӟi Chúa trong mӑi nѫi, mӑi lúc,
và mӑi
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- ChiӅu Thӭ Bҧy: 3:30 pm; 5:30 pm; 8:00 pm (Vi͟t)
- Chúa Nhұt: 7:15 am; 9:15 am; 11:15 am; 5:00 pm
Liên lҥc:
- Cha Gioan Cao VNJ Nghi
- Anh NguyӉn Khiêm
951-258-8734
239-470-8666
THÔNG BÁO
1. Ghi danh gia nhұp Giáo Xӭ
Xin các gia ÿình ghi danh gia nhұp Giáo Xӭ, ÿӇ tiӋn viӋc khi
có ngѭӡi trong gia ÿình cҫn lãnh nhұn các bí tích, và ÿӇ ban
phөc vө cӝng ÿoàn có thӇ liên lҥc vӟi quí vӏ. Cho dù ÿã ghi
danh gia nhұp giáo xӭ gҫn nhà quí vӏ, quí vӏ vүn có thӇ ghi
danh vào Giáo xӭ Thánh Gioan XXIII ÿӇ tham gia các sinh
hoҥt cӫa cӝng ÿoàn.
2. Tham gia sinh hoҥt cӝng ÿoàn
Xin chân thành cҧm ѫn quí anh chӏ em trong ban ҭm thӵc và
quí anh chӏ em ÿã tham gia vào viӋc bán chҧ giò và gӓi cuӕn
cuӕi tuҫn vӯa qua.
Phân Công Phөng Vө
Thͱ B̫y, 24 tháng 1, 2015 - Chúa Nh̵t 3 Th˱ͥng Niên
Bài ÿӑc 1:
Anh NguyӉn Khánh
Bài ÿӑc 2:
Chӏ NguyӉn Michelle
Lӡi NguyӋn:
Chӏ Le Anh
Giúp LӉ:
Annie Le, Huyen Le, Vi Bui, Jackie Bui
Names will remain on the prayer list for approximately
one month. If you’d like the name to continue, please
call once per month to remind us to keep it listed 239.561.2245. The best way to ensure your loved ones
are consistently prayed for within our greater E-Prayer
Community - email Betsy Engelbrecht at e-prayer@
popejohn23.net. Their names will be circulated to an evergrowing list of people who will pray for them by name!
Prayers for Eternal Life
Please remember in your prayers those who’ve entered
into eternal life, especially
Margaret Ashley, mother of Norma Colosimo
The Tabernacle Candle
In memory of:
Verona Sterzinger
Requested by: Sterzinger Family
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Weekly Financials
Knights of Columbus ‘Korner’
January 11, 2015
Offertory Cash & Checks
Building Fund
Total
• Welcome New Knights! Congratulations and a warm welcome
to our brother knights, Ted Peterson and Mike Rhahuna of
STJXXIII Knights of Columbus Council 13624 who received the
honors of “First Degree” exemplifying charity, the foremost
principle of the Knights of Columbus. The exempliÀcation
ceremony was held on December 16, 2014 at Our Lady
of Light Catholic Church in Estero. The newly initiated Àrst
degree knights then received the honors of “Second Degree”
exemplifying the virtue of unity, a founding principle of the
Knights of Columbus, at a ceremony held on December 17,
2014 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs.
• Knight in Action Kudos to Bill Acini of St. John XXIII Knights
of Columbus Council 13624 who participated in the Lifeline
Family Center LIFE WALK 2014 on November 20, 2014. Bill’s
efforts realized a gift of $140 by him and his sponsors to the
Lifeline Family Center in Cape Coral that will help the Center
to give their young moms and their children the tools they
need for a brighter future. Kathy Miller, President/Executive
Director of the Lifeline Family Center expressed her thanks and
appreciation to Bill, noting that “because of wonderful people
like you, we have much to be thankful for.”
31,162
1,838
$33,000
Mass Attendance
4198
Families
2,753
Contribution per family
$11.99
No money is kept on Church property. Thank you for your
continued generosity!
*Please make your checks payable to “St. John XXIII”
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Your faith has been with you from the start...
Most often, when we think of making a gift to the Church, we
think of our weekly offertory, which is considered to be a sacrificial
percentage of one’s income. However, prayerfully consider leaving
our Parish in your will in the form of :
Securities of Closely-Held Stock, Personal Property, Real Estate
or Gifts In-Kind, Charitable Trusts
Please call the Parish Office to set an appointment and determine
how you can leave a lasting legacy at St. John XXIII.
The Best Things in Life are Free
Remind us, O Lord, in this money-conscious, material
world, that the best gifts given us, our mortal and eternal
life, we gained freely from You. And challenge us, Lord, to
give back to You as freely those lives that those we meet
may see Your light and come to know you.
KofC Family of the Month
Congratulations to Paul and Kenna Buldak (center) Knights of
Columbus Family of the Month for November 2014. Paul has
served St. John XXIII Knights of Columbus Council 13624 as
Treasurer for four years. He is a greeter at the 7:15 AM Sunday
Mass and performs weekly ground-keeping service in the
Memorial Garden for our Church. Paul served as Chairman for the
annual Trunk R Treat program and managed the food preparation
and service for the event. He has also chaired the annual Knights
of Columbus Council 13624 Tootsie Roll drive which beneÀts
children with developmental disadvantages in our community and
our Christmas fund raising RafÁe to help parish families have a
better Christmas season.
Paul’s wife Kenna Buldak works as a volunteer at the St. John XXIII
Thrift Store and serves as a volunteer along with Paul at the RSW
International Airport information booth.
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Cost: $5 per child
Space is limited, so pre-registration is required:
• Childcare forms available on the website and in the
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• Questions? Contact, Chris Biel ([email protected])
or Deacon Rich Klish ([email protected])
• Child must be at least 2 years of age
• Light refreshments |provided
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Pope marks 2015 with critiques of everyday slavery, faith outside church
By Joshua J. McElwee of National Catholic Reporter
Rome -- Pope Francis began the New Year criticizing those
who might seek to follow Jesus Christ outside the structures of
the church, saying they introduce an “absurd dichotomy” and
ignore that the church is God’s family, bringing Christ to all.
Celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 1, the pontiff said
the faith “is not an abstract doctrine or philosophy, but a vital
and full relationship with a person: Jesus Christ.”
“Where can we encounter him?” asked Francis. “We encounter
him in the church. It is the church which says today: ‘Behold
the Lamb of God;’ it is the Church, which proclaims him; it is in
the Church that Jesus continues to accomplish his
acts of grace which are the sacraments.”
“No manifestation of Christ, even the most
mystical, can ever be detached from the Áesh
and blood of the Church, from the historical
concreteness of the Body of Christ,” Francis
continued.
“Without the Church, Jesus Christ ends up as an
idea, a moral teaching, a feeling,” said the pontiff.
“Without the Church, our relationship with Christ
would be at the mercy of our imagination, our
interpretations, our moods.”
Francis was celebrating Mass at the start of the
year for the World Day of Peace and the Catholic
feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God,
both celebrated by the church Jan. 1.
Before speaking on the role of the church in
sharing Jesus, the pontiff meditated on Mary’s
place in loving and raising him, saying: “Christ and
his mother are inseparable.”
“Mary is so closely united to Jesus because she
received from him the knowledge of the heart, the
knowledge of faith, nourished by her experience as a mother
and by her close relationship with her Son,” said Francis.
“The Blessed Virgin is the woman of faith who made room for
God in her heart and in her plans; she is the believer capable
of perceiving in the gift of her Son the coming of that ‘fullness
of time’ in which God, by choosing the humble path of human
existence, entered personally into the history of salvation,” he
said.
“That is why Jesus cannot be understood without his Mother,”
said Francis. “Likewise inseparable are Christ and the Church;
the salvation accomplished by Jesus cannot be understood
without appreciating the motherhood of the Church.”
Quoting from Pope Paul VI’s 1975 apostolic exhortation
Evangelii Nuntiandi, Francis said “to separate Jesus from the
Church would introduce an ‘absurd dichotomy.’”
After the Mass Thursday, Francis saluted pilgrims who had
come to a frosty St. Peter’s Square to say the noontime
Angelus prayer.
The pontiff said the start of a new year is a good time to
remember your baptism, to “rediscover the gift received in that
sacrament that has regenerated a new life: the divine life.”
Going off his text, he repeated a question he has asked before,
querying the crowd: “How many of you remember the date of
your baptisms?”
Seeing that many did not raise their hands, the pontiff told
them that they had “homework” -- to ask their parents and
grandparents about the day and how it was celebrated.
Mentioning the annual New Year’s celebration of the World
Day of Peace, Francis also said three times during his Angelus
remarks that “peace is always possible.”
“We must search for it,” he said. “Remember well: peace is
possible and the roots of peace are prayer. Pray for peace!”
The church has celebrated Jan. 1 as the World Day of Peace
since 1967. Each year since 1968, the pope has released a
peace message to the world on that day.
Francis’ message this year takes the theme “No Longer
Slaves, but Brothers and Sisters,” and makes a forceful and
personal plea for the end of modern-day slavery -- calling on
governments, communities and individuals globally “not to
become accomplices” to human trafÀcking and exploitation in
their myriad forms.
The pontiff also addressed the issue of slavery while closing
out 2014, saying in a vesper’s service in St. Peter’s Basilica
Dec. 31 that God sent Jesus to ransom sinners from slavery.
“Do we live as children [of God] or as slaves?” asked Francis
during his homily at the service.
“Do we live as people baptized in Christ, anointed by the Spirit,
ransomed and free?” he asked. “Or do we live according to
worldly logic: corrupt, doing what the devil wants us to believe
is in our best interest?”
Pope Francis told those gathered in the basilica that all people,
even Christians, have “a tendency to resist freedom; we fear
freedom and, paradoxically, we prefer slavery” although often
people are not aware that that is what they are doing.
“Freedom frightens us because it places time before us and,
with it, the responsibility to live it well,” he said. “A nostalgia
for slavery nests in our hearts because it appears more
reassuring than freedom, which is much riskier.”
Saying the New Year is a time for people to examine their
consciences, Francis called especially for people to evaluate
how they helped and served the poor.
Christians, he said, must have “the courage to proclaim in our
city that the poor must be defended and that we do not need
to defend ourselves from the poor, that the weak must be
served and not used.
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A Fashion Extravaganza for Catholic Education
March 7th, 2015 < 11am < $30 Per Person
Pelican Preserve Country Club
9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Food < Fashion < Fellowship
Presented by the
Women's Guild of St. John XXIII
Catholic Community Happenings
Safe Environment Training. As Christian adults, we have a moral
and legal responsbility, and are entrusted by God with the spiritual,
emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults.
As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our diocese,
it is our commitment to provide an environment which is safe and
nurturing. In accordance with the Diocese of Venice policy to offer
continued Safe Environment Awareness to all employees and
volunteers, the following parishes will hold Regional Safe Environment
Training, or SET. All volunteers must be trained! One should NOT
attend if Àngerprints have not been cleared. The next training sessions
are February 19 & 21st at St. Leo in Bonita Springs.
Bishop Verot Catholic High School Open House will take place on
Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30pm. Find out what a small school with big
opportunities is all about. Please register at www.bvhs.org/admissions
in advance. Campus tours will be available. We are still accepting
applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Please call 239-274-6760
with any questions.
Bishop Verot’s 4th Annual Calendar RafÁe is underway for the
2015 Calendar year. Your $20 entry puts you in the running for the
180 daily drawings, giving away a total of $12,000. A name is drawn
each school day of 2015, with most daily prize amounts of $25, up
to $2,500. Every winner is eligible to continue winning the rest of
the year, for multiple chances! For daily drawing amounts and more
information, please visit www.bvhs.org/calendarrafÁe.
Respect Life National March for Life Planning - For those interested in
going to the National March for Life on January 22, in Washington, D.C.,
please visit marchforlife.org/march-with-us/2015-hotel-information.
For local information, contact Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441-1101 or
[email protected]. If you are a parish or school and have a
group of youths or young adults who wish to join the Diocesan March for
Life trip, please contact George Smith at [email protected].
The 2015 Venetian Charity Ball is Saturday,
Saturday February 14,
14 at the
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Estero. Enjoy an elegant and exciting
evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment and auction.
The guest of honor will be Bishop Frank J. Dewane. All proceeds will
beneÀt the programs and services of Catholic Charities in Lee, Hendry
and Glades Counties. Tickets are $200 per person and sponsorship
opportunities are available. For more information call 239-337-4193
or email [email protected]. Like us on Facebook at Venetian
Charity Ball or visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org.
MagniÀcat- All women are invited to a breakfast sponsored by MagniÀcat,
a ministry to Catholic women. The breakfast will be held Saturday, January
31, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Airport at Gulf Coast Town
Center, Fort Myers. Our speaker is Renee Marazon, Parish Outreach
Coordinator for the Diocese of Toledo Ministry to the Catholic Charistmatic
Renewal and council member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
National Service Committee. “. Please send a $20 check, payable to
MagniÀcat Fort Myers, to Joanne Tarantino, 3315 Bermuda Isle Circle,
Unit 128, Naples, FL 34109, 239-887-0060 or Shirley Ruehl, 11451
Pembrook Run, Estero, FL 33928, 239-949-7015. Requests must be
postmarked by Friday, January 23.
Theology on Tap - This exciting program for young adults (18-39), allows
them to learn about the faith while building community. This year Theology
on Tap is being held at various parishes throughout the Diocese. Each
location hosts a series of weekly talks and discussions on relevant topics
in a relaxed atmosphere. Free babysitting, icebreakers, trivia, and food and
drinks are provided... BYOB. Upcoming dates: January 22 at Resurrection of
Our Lord Parish. This will be a four week program on Thursday nights.
All couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more than 50 years of
marriage are invited by Bishop Frank J. Dewane to an Anniversary Mass
in their honor. The Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in two locations:
February 7th at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice and March 14th at St. Leo the
Great Parish in Bonita Springs. Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Please call your
local parish ofÀce for reservations no later than a week before the event you
choose to attend.
Lenten Retreat- The Venice Diocese Council of Catholic Women invite
all women to participate in a Lenten Retreat, Saturday, March 14 at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 South Moon Dr.,
Venice. The day of renewal will begin at 8:30 p.m. and close with Mass.
speakers will be Father Michael Cannon, Pastor of St. James Parish
in Lake Placid, and Father Luis Pacheco, of the Hispanic Apostolate in
Collier County. The cost is $30. For registration or for more information
please contact Patricia Bajhor at 863-385-2441 or [email protected].
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-turnedCatholic, Jennifer Fulwiler. Registration details will be forthcoming.
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 details will be forthcoming.
25th
Anniversary of Polish Masses in the Diocese of Venice - This year
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Anniversary
Mass at Epiphany Cathedral (350 Tampa Avenue West,
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of
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to
t 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
f $20.00 per person from the Parish OfÀce. For further information
please call Jackie at 941-484-3505.
Experience “Education You Can Believe In! For more than 75 years,
St. Francis Xavier School has provided quality academics founded
on Catholic teachings. Stop by for a student-guided tour and learn
more about our curriculum, activities and faith formation. UPCOMING
OPEN HOUSE DATE: Tuesday, January 27th 9a.m. Open house will
feature bounce houses, games, cotton candy, prizes, giveaways and
fun! OTHER DATES: Wednesday, March 4th 9a.m. Thursday, April 30th
9a.m. www.stfrancisfortmyers.org 2055 Heitman Street Fort Myers.
Michele Cheatham: 334-7707 ext. 223
Faith & Ale Men from all parishes are invited to our next event. Pizza
& refreshments ($10 donation) will begin at 6 PM. Reservations are
requested by email ([email protected]) or by contacting
your fellow parishioner, Jack Quinlan at 810-434-3406. Please visit
www.faithandale.com/fort-myers. Upcoming Session Dates and
Speakers: February 19 @ Resurrection of Our Lord Dale Ahlquist
American Chesterton Society |March 19 @ Resurrection of Our Lord
SPOUSE NIGHT Jim Towey President, Ave Maria University Former US
Legal Counsel to Mother Teresa | April 16 @ Our Lady of Light Father
George Ratzmann Pastor, St. William’s Parish, Naples, FL..
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Education You Can Believe In
Open Enrollment
Pre-K to Grade 8
UPCOMING OPEN
HOUSE DATES:
Tuesday, January 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 9-10 a.m.
Thursday, April 30, 1-2 p.m.
Saint Francis Xavier School welcomes you to join our family, tradition and journey with Christ.
We are a Blue Ribbon School, accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. Established over
75 years ago, Saint Francis Xavier School provides our students with an exemplary academic
education built upon a Catholic foundation of spirituality and compassionate humanity.
Tuesday, January 27
Open House will feature Bounce Houses, Games, Cotton Candy, Prizes, Giveaways and Fun!
Call 239-334-7707 to meet our faculty and
students, tour our campus and see what
Saint Francis Xavier School is all about!
Limited opportunities are available.
Visit www.stfrancisfortmyers.org
for more information.