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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
Novemberr 29, 2015
Born
in our
Darkness
St. John XXIII Catholic Parish in Fort Myers, Inc. a Florida non-proÀt corporation
November 29, 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 4:00pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00 pm
Sunday, 7:15 am, 9:15 am,
11:15 am, 5:00pm
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. Russell Ruggiero
[email protected]
Rev. John Cao CMC
[email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Rich Klish
[email protected]
Deacon Nick Jurasevich
[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, November 28
8:00 AM +Judith B. Fernandez by Marc & Lucy Bingcang
4:00 PM +Jacqueline Matthews by Roberta & Bill Starita
8:00 PM +Augustine Vu by Carol Nguyen
First Sunday of Advent, November 29
7:15 AM +Marino & Dominic Ceccoli by their family
9:15 AM +Marilyn Stolarik by Robert
11:15 AM +Michelle Tuffy by her family
5:00 PM +Jacqueline Starita- Matthews by her parents
Monday, November 30
8:00 AM +Terry Pantano by St. John XXIII Thrift Store
Tuesday, December 1
8:00 AM Natalia Factora’s Birthday by her family
Wednesday, December 2
8:00 AM +Robert Golding by Rick & Marianne Ludlam
Thanksgiving Thursday, December 3
8:00 AM +Dan Murphy III by his grandfather, Dan Sr.
Friday, December 4
8:00 AM +Jackie Sardock by Dorothy & Joe Slabosz
Saturday, December 5
8:00 AM +Angelina T. Magcalas by Tom & Bette
4:00 PM +Claire Solomon Copeland by her children & grandchildren
8:00 PM +Dominic Nguyen by Carol Nguyen
Sunday, December 6
7:15 AM +Eileen Larkin by Jim & Judy Delany
9:15 AM +Jacqueline Matthews by Roberta & Bill Starita
11:15 AM +Albert Kirchner by St. John XXIII Pastoral Team
5:00 PM +Lisa Paci¿co by Peggy Stobb
PLEASE NOTE
Because of our growing population, Mass requests will be limited to 8
per year. To reserve a Mass, you must call or come into the of¿ce to speak
with staff directly. Other options available are: Tabernacle Candle, Missal
Memorial, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and All Souls envelopes.
Download Our New Parish App!
Our new St. John XXIII app is now
available to download for iPhone and
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Confession, and much more!
Help foster a stronger parish life at St.
Johh XXIII and better engage the New
Evangelization.
Download our app today at
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Pastoral Team
Business Manager
Holly Atkins
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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Communications
Danielle O’Brien
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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Maintenance
Supervisor
Rob Erp
239-561-2245
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Dir. of Faith Formation
Chris Biel
[email protected]
239-561-7499
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Bookkeeper
Ana Thompson
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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Coordinator of
Parishioner Engagement
Jennifer Engelman
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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Director of Music Ministries
Robert Kirchner
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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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]
239-561-2245
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OfÀce Assistant
Brenda Gregory
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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Faith Formation Assistant
Trisha Fields
[email protected]
239-561-7499
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Admin. Assistant
Barbara Lange
[email protected]
239-561-2245
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Youth Ministers
Meghan & Aaron McCarthy
[email protected]
239-561-3022
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November 29, 2015
Blessing & Prayer for Advent Wreath
„ Saturday,November 28
Prayer Walk at Abortion Clinic
9:15am
Vigil Mass 4:00pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00pm
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„ Sunday, November 29
First Sunday of Advent
Vietnamese Selling Egg Rolls &
Spring after 9:15 & 11:15
Masses
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„ Monday, November 30
Men’s Gospel Forum/CCR 7:00am
Craftie Ladies at the Villas 1:00pm
K of C Social/Installation 6:30pm
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„ Tuesday, December 1
Bereavement 1:00pm
Spanish Rosary 6:00pm
Advent: An Evening of ReÁection
6:30pm
Boy Scouts at Villas 7:00pm
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„ Wednesday, December 2
Blessed Little Angels at Centennial
Park 10:00am
Faith Formation 4:15 & 6:00pm
Middle School Youth Group 6:00pm
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„ Thursday, December 3
Thursday Morning Friends Group 8:45am
Choir Rehearsal
Faith & Wine Lee County 6:30pm
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„ Friday, December 4
First Friday Adoration 8:30am
Manor Care Mass 10:00am
Christmas Wine & Cheese Event
4:00pm
Girl Scouts- Off Campus 6:00pm
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„ Saturday, December 5
K of C Selling Christmas Magnets
First Reconciliation 10:00am
Craftie Ladies Craft Fair
Vigil Mass 4:00pm
Vietnamese Mass 8:00pm
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„ Sunday, December 6
K of C Selling Christmas Magnets
Hospitality Sunday
Archbishop to Celebrate 11:15am Mass
Craftie Ladies Craft Fair
5:00pm Mass
High School Youth Group 6:30pm
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During the Advent season families should
spend time together preparing for the
approaching celebration of the birth of Christ.
An Advent wreath can be a great focal point for
family prayers and holiday celebrations.
An Advent wreath is a wreath of laurel, spruce
or similar foliage with four candles that are
lighted successively in the weeks of Advent
to symbolize the light that the birth of Christ
brought into the world. Traditionally three of
the candles are purple, the color of kings and off penance. A rose-colored candle is
used to mark the Third Sunday of Advent as a time to rejoice over the closeness of
Christmas and the coming of Christ.
Children love the beauty of the simple traditional ceremony. Lighting candles in an
Advent Wreath is a simple way to start a tradition of family worship in the home.
Those who participate will cherish the experience all their lives.
Prayer:
Each day your family should gather around the Advent wreath, generally before the
evening meal. The proper number of candles are then lighted and a prayer is said.
Blessing of the Advent Wreath:
It starts at the evening meal on the Saturday before the Àrst Sunday in
Advent with the blessing of the wreath. (The head of the household is the one
designated to say the prayers, following which various members of his family light
the candles. If the group is not a family, then a leader may be selected to say the
prayers and others appointed to light the candles.) The following prayer can be
used.
Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
All: Who made heaven and earth.
Leader: O God, by whose Word all things are sanctiÀed, pour forth Your blessing
upon this wreath and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for
the coming of Christ and may receive from You abundant graces. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
The wreath would then be sprinkled with water.
Then follows the prayer which is said before the evening meal each night of
the Àrst week in Advent:
Leader: O Lord, stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, and come, That by Thy protection
we may deserve to be rescued from the threatening dangers of our sins and saved by
Thy deliverance. Through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
The candle is allowed to burn during evening meals for the Àrst week.
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Gospel ReÁections | Jack Conroy
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 The “End-Time.”
Each of the Synoptic Gospels have “Apocalyptic” sections. This
is a literary genre, highly developed in the world of Hellenistic
Jewish literature of the First Century. The underlying idea is
that the world is so infected by evil that only God can restore the
primordial Justice and Righteousness that ought to be the model
of behavior. The 7th Chapter of the Book of Daniel is one model
for this reading, where the Prophet sees what will happen in the
End Time, where God will destroy evil, and where one like a “Son
of Man” will come on clouds, and to whom will be given power
and glory. Now Luke uses the phrase “Son of Man” 25 times
in his Gospel, referring to Jesus. Hence, there is no question
that Luke intends for his readers to understand that this person
is not only a charismatic leader and healer, but is the One who
will return at the End to bring about the renewal of the earth.
Today, the “End Time” is not a pressing concern for most people;
but the idea of Christ’s mission to renew the face of the earth
is central to our Faith. But instead of waiting for Christ to return
on clouds, we see ourselves as His vehicle in history. The “End
Time” is now, when God uses us to restore Justice.
Prayers for Our Service Personnel
PFC Andrew Kanopkh
Sgt. Phil Dellibovi
Tech Sgt Jeffrey K. Green
Staff Sgt. Chris Dominski
Staff Sgt. Shaun McBride
Richard Tahaes
1st Lt. Paige Hortman
Kathleen Hudepohl
Sgt. Jared Gaudet
Captain Andrew Duguay
Master SGT Peter Parison
Andrew Herman
PFC Michael P Hughes
Capt. Bradley D. Laux
LCPL Andrew Eldridge
Staff Sgt. Dennis Cosgrove
Michael Klem
PFC Bryan Bard
SPC Michael Jednak
Lt. Col. Jarett D. Broemmel
SPC Craig A. Schneider
LCP James Palenik
Marine Private Tyler Petersen
Sgt. Justin Pingicer, Army
Anthony Padula
Christian Troutner, US Navy
Major Bart Boma
Marine PFC Ryan Silva
Lt. Col. Brady Sexton
Pvt. Matthew Lyons
CPL Nicholas Lyons, USMC
LCPL Nick Mundo
Drew Fesmire
LCPL Thomas Kavanaugh USMC
PFC Kristen Thompson
Sean Ball
2nd Lt. Jacob Mundo, U.S. Army
Prayer List
Please remember in your prayers all of our parish family
and friends who suffer physically, emotionally or spiritually,
especially:
Peggy Rotz
Lynne Haughey
Vincent Galati
Lena Volovic
Walter, Jeanne & Peggy Stobb Pat Finnegan
Kristin Lipp
Larry Gesiakowski
Bill Bosco
Barbara Raney
Antoinette Bosco
John Brooklyn
Rick Bryan
Bob Ryan
Mike Sherwood
Dolores Letender
Jerry D. Wade
Greg & Denise Jorgansen
Joanie Niemits
Charles Moore
Candy Foehl
Marge Bandi
Angela Blinkiewicz
Jean McDonald
Ken Melvin
Edward Leonard Long
Joyce Ferranti
Melissa Masterson
Christine Sullivan
Kent Durante
Kathy Feitig
Joseph John
Richard Mason
Evan & Elizabeth Mary
Florence Nash
Jennifer, Michael, Victoria &
Roger Poliette
Hannah
Shirley Thompson
Cathy LeBreck
Lisa Ordmandy
Shirley Seng
Henry Krotche
Mary Buchholz
Dan Pieper
Carol Johnson
Shirley & Frank GrifÀth
Charlotte Jane Stinson
Greyson Leno
John Michael
Sean Bertrand
Judy Sulzmann
Tom Emborsky
Timmy Phillips
June Shea
Shirley Seng
Allen Shevach
Helen Tolliver
Doris Mackin
Ted Feindt
Robert Weliver
Patrick Lewis
Betty Clarke
Sandy Bourdeau
Howard Johnson
Gregory Digiovanni
Val Arnold
Philip Degiovanni
Betty Haddock
Joey Cibella
Joyce Fuller
Elof Erickson
Ryan Novajasky
Joseph San Filippo
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 [email protected]. Their
names will be circulated to an ever-growing list of people who
will pray for them by name!
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 Àrm 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.
Prayers for Eternal Life
Life is changed, not ended.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord!
Amalia (Molly) Iadevaio
The Tabernacle Candle
In memory of: Alfred B. Atkins
Requested by: St. John XXIII Pastoral Team
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Welcome New Parishioners!
General Announcements
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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
‘Like’ our Facebook page! For all the latest happenings
and inspirational messages ‘Like’ us on Facebook. Search
‘St. John XXIII Catholic Church’.
Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Visit our website,
Johnxxiii.net, scroll down to “Stay Connected” and enter
your email address.
Mark Your Calendars! It is with great excitement to
announce that Archbishop Bernadito Auza, Apostolic Nuncio
and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United
Nations will celebrate the 11:15am Mass on December
6th. We hope to see you and your family on the special day!
If you’ve never been baptized or you were baptized
Catholic, but never received your First Eucharist, come
participate in Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
RCIA is a process decreed by the Catholic Church to bring
non-Catholic adults into the Church. It also initiates baptized
Catholics, who have not completed their Sacraments, into full
communion with our Church community. We welcome those
who are not baptized, those baptized in another Christian
tradition and Catholics who have not yet received Holy
Eucharist. The Rite begins with Inquiry Sessions Wednesday
evening in the Parish OfÀce. All are welcome who want to
know about our Catholic faith. For more information, please
contact Barbara Catineau at 275-6454 or the Parish OfÀce.
St. John XXIII Children’s Choir now forming! Open to boys
and girls from ages 8 to 12 years old.Rehearsals are held
after 11:15 Mass on Sundays. For those interested, please
contact Beth Herrera at [email protected] or Joana
Cruz at [email protected].
Please note!! If you make monetary contributions by credit
card, card companies are issuing new cards with microchip
technology. Please contact the Parish OfÀce (561-2245)
if there are any changes to your card, including expiration
dates, so there is no interruption in your contributions.
Beef O’Bonus! Our promotion with Beef O’Brady’s
Fiddlesticks is back! Tell your server, you are from St. John
XXIII and they will give 10% of your check back to the parish!
Thanks, Beef O’s!
We remind you that if there is ANYONE asking for money
around the Church outside of Mass at our exits, ignore
them. We have been contacted by the police regarding 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.
Thank you IStorage Fiddlesticks! It’s obvious space is tight
right now, but thanks to IStorage Fiddlesticks at 13701
Indian Paint Ln, we can safely store some of our items. A
special thank you to IStorage in Fort Myers for providing
the parish with a storage unit at no cost for our year-round
needs and for an additional two units during the holidays.
Car Stops for Sale! We were able to remove our concrete car
stops in some of the grass areas of our parking lot. We have
200 car stops that we are willing to sell at a good price for
anyone interested. Please call our ofÀce 239-561-2245 for
more information.
Hai Nguyen & Nina Tat
Richard & Carol Graver
James & Kathleen Messina
Those who are new to our Parish this year, and 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. If you have not received a welcome letter, please call
the Parish OfÀce to conÀrm your registration. Thank you!
All new parishioners, and those interested in registering in our
Parish, are invited to attend the New Parishioner Orientation; the
next Session is Januaray 17th at 12:30pm. 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.
Advent & Christmas Scedule
Tuesday, December 1
Advent Evening of ReÁection ~ 6:30 PM
Monday, December 7
Vigil Mass for Holy Day ~ 6:00 PM
Tuesdray, December 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception~ Holy Day
8:00 AM Mass
Advent ReÁectopm 9 AM – 11:30AM
12:00 PM Mass
8:00 PM- Vietnamese Mass
Tuesday, December 15
Advent Reconciliation Service with Individual Confession 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 16
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Individual Confession
Thursday, December 24- no 8:00 AM Mass
Christmas Eve
4:00 PM Mass (Children’s Pageant)
6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Mass
11:00 PM- Vietnamese Mass
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day Masses
7:15 AM, 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM
Thursday, December 31
8:00 AM Weekday Mass
6:00 PM Vigil for Holy Day
Friday, January 1, 2016
Feast of Mary Mother of God ~ Holy Day
8:00 AM & 12:00 PM Mass
5:00 PM- Vietnamese Mass
Beginning January 2, 2016 ~ resume Saturday Vigil Masses
at 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM
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Do you need to receive low-gluten hosts? Please go to the
Sacristy before Mass and let the Sacristans know. They will
accommodate your needs. Thank you!
This week in Faith Formation
This week in Youth Ministry
Contact Chris Biel | 561-7499 | [email protected]
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Contact Aaron & Meghan McCarthy | [email protected]
This week in Faith Formation:
• Classes will be held this Wednesday, December 2nd
Classes for the month of December are as follows:
• 2nd: Faith Formation
• 5th: Saturday at 10:00 AM/ First Reconciliation,
• 9th: Faith Formation
• 16th: Faith Formation
• 23rd: No Class - Faith Formation Merry Christmas
• 30th: No Class - Faith Formation Happy New Year
Announcements:
• Thanks to all the families who helped contribute to our
Annual Thanksgiving food drive. In addition to bringing
in a food item, the children raised $365!
4:00PM Christmas
Eve Children’s Mass
This week in Youth Group:
• There is no High School Youth group on November 29th.
• The Middle School Youth group will talk about Practical
Knowledge this week. We will learn about basic CPR and
survival skills and how it intertwines with their spiritual growth.
World Youth Day Pilgrimage: Limited Spots Left - If you are
interested in attending this exciting pilgrimage, the time to sign up
is now! Spots are going quickly. The Diocese of Venice has already
received registration from 140 individuals to join Bishop Frank J.
Dewane at “World Youth Day Krakow” in 2016! The opportunity
to see and pray with Pope Francis amongst millions of Catholic
youth from around the world cannot be underestimated. This trip
promises to be a wonderful experience for all who participate as
it will be held in the birth country of St. John Paul II, founder of
World Youth Day! The trip is scheduled to take place from July 23
to August 2, 2016. For questions and to reserve your group please
contact George Smith at [email protected].
Cookies with Santa!
Any child of the parish, who would like to participate in
our musical reenactment of the birth of Jesus during the
Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Mass, please read below.
All children in grades 1-6 are welcome to participate.
Children must be able to follow directions.
Children will be dressed in costume as angels, shepherds,
manger animals, kings, Gabriel, Mary and Joseph.
Costumes provided.
Children will be given the lyrics to the songs at the Àrst
rehearsal and be asked to have them memorized.
Your child must be available to rehearse on these dates:
Wednesday, December 2 5:30-6PM
Wednesday, December 9 5:30-6PM
Wednesday, December 16 5:30-6PM
Thursday, December 17 5:00-6:00PM
If your child is interested in participating, please contact Chris
Biel at [email protected] or call at 561-7499, no later
than December 1st.
Parents: We need your help with costumes, helping with the
children during practice and during Mass on the 24th.
Please let us know if you can help!!
Sunday, December 13th
Following 9:15 & 11:15 Masses
Free!
Meet & get your picture taken with Santa
Enjoy sipping cocoa and eating delicious
cookies with Santa and his elves!
*Cookie donations are needed for the event.
Contact Chris Biel at 239-561-7499 for details
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The latest in Adult Education
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ST. JOHN XXIII
Jubilee Year of Mercy
A Morning of Reflection
Catholic Church
Advent:
Traditions
of the Season
Tuesday, December 8th
9:00am-11:30am
Community Room
On this Feast of Our Lady, we will focus on this Àrst day of
our Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy. There will be periods of
teaching, guided meditative prayer and communal sharing. The
hope is that we will each become more aware of God’s generous
mercy and so share more readily with others this ever-present and
abundant forgiving love.
REGISTER IN THE NARTHEX OR BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE
Tuesday, December 1st
6:30-8:00pm
Community Room
Saturday, Dec. 5
1:00-9:00PM
Advent, the brief season before Christmas,
is rich with many traditions. In this Advent
evening, we will explore those traditions as
we faithfully prepare to celebrate the Birth of
Jesus.
Sunday, Dec. 6
8:00-3:00PM & 4:00-6:00PM
Deacon Rich Klish will give a presentation
on Advent traditions throughout the world,
discussing special customs celebrated in
Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
The Faith Alive Team will share their family
traditions surrounding the Advent season. This
will be a chance to learn, and perhaps, adopt
some new traditions for your Advent!
There is no charge for this Advent Evening ,
but please register by Sunday, November 29.
You can sign up in the Narthex or by email:
[email protected].
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Spanish Announcements
Vietnamese 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.
Giӡ Thánh LӉ:
- ChiӅu Thӭ Bҧy: 4:00 pm; 8:00 pm (Vi͟t)
- Chúa Nhұt: 7:15 am; 9:15 am; 11:15 am; 5:00 pm
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Liên lҥc:
- Lm. Gioan Cao VNJ Nghi
951-258-8734
- Anh NguyӉn Thành Khiêm 239-470-8666
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Vào mùa ÿông ӣ nhӳng miӅn lҥnh, nhӡ cây cӕi chӍ còn trѫ
trӑi có thân cây, nên trên mӝt sӕ cây chúng ta có thӇ nhìn thҩy
nhӳng tә chim. Hình ҧnh tә chim là mӝt hình ҧnh ý nghƭa cho
Mùa Vӑng, khi chúng ta chuҭn bӏ cho tâm hӗn mình mӝt nѫi
ҩm cúng, sҥch sӁ, ÿӇ cho Chúa ngӵ vào.
Mӝt tә chim ÿѭӧc làm nên bӣi nhӳng nhánh cây nhӓ cӫa thӱ
thách cam go trong cuӝc sӕng, nhӳng hҥt sӓi cӫa kiên nhүn
và nhӭc nhӕi; nhӳng cӑng rѫm cӫa phҩn ÿҩu và thăng tiӃn,
nhӳng bùn ÿҩt cӫa thân phұn yӃu ÿuӕi con ngѭӡi, và nhӳng
cӑng cӓ khô cӫa phó thác và quên mình trong cuӝc sӕng.
Trong Mùa Vӑng này, chúng ta hãy làm cho mình mӝt cái “tә”
cho Chúa Giêsu hài nhi, bҵng cách thánh hóa mӑi giây phút
cӫa cuӝc sӕng, và sѭӣi ҩm cho Chúa bҵng lòng mӃn yêu cӫa
chúng ta. Chúa ÿã sinh xuӕng trҫn gian ÿӇ ÿem ѫn cӭu ÿӝ
và bình an cho con ngѭӡi. Ѭӟc gì, Mùa Giáng Sinh năm nay,
Chúa cNJng sinh vào lòng chúng ta.
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La misa en español de Diciembre 6 será celebrada a las
11:15 junto con la misa en Ingles ya que esta será una
celebración multicultural debido a la visita del Nuncio
Apostólico ante las Naciones Unidas el cual estará
celebrando esta misa, los invitamos a que asistan a esta
histórica visita a nuestra parroquia.
Recuerden que estamos comenzando con la actividad
de Àn de año donde llevaremos sonrisas a la comunidad
de LaBelle como lo hemos hecho en los últimos dos
años; Necesitamos su colaboración con juguetes; si
usted está interesado en apoyar lo invitamos a ponerse
en contacto con nosotros vía nuestro correo electrónico
[email protected].
Estamos buscando nuevos Monaguillos (Altar Servers)
que puedan servir en la misa en español, los requisitos
es que hayan hecho su primera comunión y que tomen
el entrenamiento de la iglesia; si usted está interesado
y puede voluntariar a sus hijos en esta actividad favor
de ponerse en contacto con nosotros a nuestro correo
electrónico: [email protected]
Los invitamos a que nos acompañen al rezo del Rosario
todos los Martes a las 6:00PM dentro de la Iglesia.
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
THÔNG BÁO
Sӭ Thҫn Tòa Thánh tҥi Liên HiӋp Quӕc Thăm Giáo Xӭ
Chúa Nhұt tuҫn tӟi, ngày 6 tháng 12, 2015, Ĉӭc Tәng Giám
Mөc Bernadito Auza, Sӭ Thҫn Tòa Thánh tҥi Liên HiӋp Quӕc,
sӁ ÿӃn thăm Giáo xӭ Thánh Gioan XXIII. Trong dӏp này, Giáo
xӭ sӁ tә chӭc mӝt Thánh lӉ trӑng thӇ lúc 11:15 sáng, và ÿã
mӡi cӝng ÿoàn ViӋt Nam cùng cӝng tác trong viӋc tә chӭc.
Bài ÿӑc 2 sӁ bҵng ViӋt Ngӳ, vNJ phөng vө lúc dâng cӫa lӉ, và
mӝt vài viӋc khác.
Hòa Giҧi Mùa Vӑng
ĈӇ chuҭn bӏ tâm hӗn mӯng LӉ Giáng Sinh, trong Mùa Vӑng,
sӁ có giҧi tӝi 30 phút trѭӟc và sau LӉ.
Giáo xӭ sӁ có giӡ hòa giҧi (Anh ng·) và giҧi tӝi vào chiӅu thӭ
Ba, ngày 15 tháng 12, lúc 7:00 chiӅu; và giӡ giҧi tӝi sáng thӭ
Tѭ, ngày 16 tháng 12, tӯ 8:30 ÿӃn 9:30 sáng.
Phân Công Phөng Vө
Thͱ B̫y, 5 tháng 12, 2015 - Chúa Nh̵t 2 Mùa V͕ng
Bài ÿӑc 1:
Chӏ Cao Trang
Bài ÿӑc 2:
Anh Trӏnh Ân
Lӡi NguyӋn:
Anh Trҫn Ĉҥi
Giúp LӉ:
Em Annie, Jenny, Teresa, Thao
Faith & Wine Lee County announces our next event on
Thursday, December 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Our
speaker, Sister Carmella T. DeCosty, will speak on “Wake
Up the World...With Joy!” In his Apostolic Letter to all
consecrated people, Pope Francis urges us to “Wake
Up the World” and reminds us that the strength of the
Church is living by the Gospel
and bearing witness to our Faith.
This mandate is not only for
those called to Religious Life, it is
demanded of everyone!
This event will be held at Church
of the Resurrection. We invite
women from all parishes to join
us for a light dinner, a glass
of wine and inspiring topics
by Catholic speakers. Free
babysitting is available. For
more information and to register
please visit our website:
www.faithandwineleecounty.com.
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CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
Food Drive Recap
A big thank you to the parishioners of St. John XXIII who
supported this year’s ‘Giving in Thanksgiving” food drive.
Because of your generosity, the parish provided Thanksgiving
dinner to 240 families, The St. John XXIII Villas and St. Martin
de Porres. Special thanks to the Social Justice committee for
organizing and executing the the food drive!
Help others enjoy
Christmas this year!
The Angel Tree supports St. John XXIII
homebound
and families in need, Catholic
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Charities
Elderly, Veterans, St. Martin de
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Porres
Ministry and the St. John XXIII Villas.
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Returning your wrapped gift with the
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angel tag (securely attached) to
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the
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Suggested maximum expenditure of $40
*Thiis year, due to storage issues, we will not have
*This
any
any bicycle requests
Tha you for your continued kindness and
Thank
gen
generous
spirit for those among us who are
struggling and in need.
Or Text “APP” to 88202
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To Benefit The ‘Building Our Legacy’ Capital Campaign
CANCELLED
Come in your best holiday attire for a lovely experience of an assortment
of wines and hors d’oeuvres.
A silent auction of fabulous prizes and opportunities will be available to
support the Capital Campaign.
Music provided by Fletcher Music Center
Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be served, as well!
 Tickets are available at the Parish OfÀce or contact
Linda Sayres 239-768-2249.
ST. JOHN XXIII
Catholic Church
Parish
Center
Parish Life
Life Center
Weekly Financials
Groundbreaking Status
Editor’s Note:
Due to an early bulletin submission date for Thanksgiving,
the weekly Ànancial report is not available for the
weekend of November 21st & 22nd. Check back next
week for a full report of Mass attendance and parishioner
monetary contributions. Thank you for your patience.
$5.2Million!
End of Year Giving
If you would like to give an end of year gift to the CFA or Capital Campaign and have it be documented for 2015, please
note these important dates:
Stocks & Bonds- December 14th
Cash & Checks- December 21st
Thank you for all of your support on our Catholic Faith
Appeal and Capital Campaign! We are grateful for all gifts to St.
John XXIII. If you would like more information, please contact
the parish ofÀce at 239-561-2245.
$4Million
$3Million
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
sacriÀcial 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 OfÀce to set an appointment and
determine how you can leave a lasting legacy at St. John XXIII.
$2Million
$1,686,721
Building Our Legacy
Money Received
Thank you to the parishioners who have Ànancially committed
to the parish’s capital campaign to build a Parish Life Center.
We have removed the weekly family pledge list from the bulletin and will place it back into the bulletin on a quarterly basis.
Below, are this week’s new pledges.
$1Million
As of Wednesday, November 18, 2015 there are 882
families who have made a pledge!
For questions, please contact the Parish OfÀce.
Thank you for your prayerful and Ànancial support in
the Building Our Legacy Capital Campaign!
Amount required to break ground
$5,200,000
*80% cash required by DOV
Outstanding pledges – 882 Families
$1,904,144
Redeemed pledges + contributions received
$1,686,721
Remaining cash required
$3,513,279
Total Amount Pledged:
$3,377,456
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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, all volunteers must be
trained! One should NOT attend if Àngerprints have not
been cleared. The next session is at San Antonio in Port
Charlotte on December 3 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
MARRIED COUPLES: Seen at church - “Marriages may be
made in heaven, but the maintenance needs to be done on
earth”. The Catholic Church is afÀrming and supporting you
in your chosen vocation – Marriage. Take advantage of this
great gift to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-Àlled,
private weekend away together at the next Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend -- Dec. 4th, 5th and 6th in the Retreat
Center in Venice. Contact (813) 270-7832 for more information
about the weekend or apply on-line at www.wwme.org
Novena of Masses for Life Celebrate Mass on the 25th of each
month from the Annuciation to Christmas for a greater respect
for all human life. See the schedule of Masses throughout the
Diocese of Venice at www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife.
Prayer Vigil Every Wednesday: There is a great need for many
people to be a witness and defend the helpless unborn. Please
come to stand and quietly pray with others every Wednesday any
time between 9:00am-2:00pm in front of Planned Parenthood
on Winkler & College Pkwy. If you need more information,
contact Toni at [email protected] or 239-980-0921.
Find us on Facebook at “40 Days for Life Fort Myers.”
Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation - Wednesday
Morning Adult Faith Formation Video-Conferencing Sessions are
now underway. The free sessions are available simultaneously
through the Institute’s centrally-located video-conferencing sites
(see attached Áier for the nearest location). Each of the weekly
sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and continues for approximately 90
minutes. Attendees can go to any location they choose and need
not participate in each session. For further information please
visit http://institute.dov.org/. (CLICK HERE for topics, speakers
and video-conferencing locations.)
ICSF Course 101 Catechetics (FUS Pre-Requisite) - This Àrst
pre-requisite course for students entering the Master’s Program
at Franciscan University of Steubenville will begin on Thursday,
January 14, 2016, and continue every Thursday with the exception
of Holy Week. The course, “Catechetics,” is an undergraduate
36 hour course that all students will be required to take upon
acceptance into the FUS graduate program. Therefore, anyone
who thinks they may apply to FUS now or in the future, would be
advised to enroll in the course. The course is also open to anyone,
with or without a degree, for non-credit. The course will be videoconferenced from the Catholic Center to at least one parish in each
deanery. Please call the Institute at 941-766-7334 for additional
information on the course and/or registration at FUS.
Prepare your heart for Christmas at OLPH: Carve out sacred
time and space to encounter the Savior, incarnate as a
vulnerable baby, in deeply personal and transformative way.
Follow Mary’s example and allow the Word of God to “take
Áesh” within you, so that, through the action of the Holy Spirit,
God may become more visible to those around you. Come
receive the gift of “Prayer of the Heart”, the gift of praying with
your sense and imagination. Dec.8-9 at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Retreat Center. Register at 941-486-0233. More details
available at olph-retreat.org
Faith & Ale: All men are invited to join us on Thursday, December 10
at Our Lady of Light Parish. Our guest speaker will be Deacon David
Reardon. The title of his message is, God of Surprises, God of Mercy.
It is based on the book, The Church of Mercy: A Vision for the Church,
which is a series of homilies and essays by Pope Francis. The program
begins at 6 PM with pizza and refreshments ($10 donation) and
concludes at 8 PM. Reservations are required and can be made on
line at www.faithandale.com or by contacting your fellow parishioner,
Jack Quinlan, at 810-434-3406. Upcoming dates: January 21, Father
Pay Boyhan from St. Columbkille Parish | February 18 Raymond
Arroyo, EWTN Host | March 10, Guy Gruters, Vietnam POW | April 7,
Father Larry Richards, Reason For Our Hope Foundation.
Year of Mercy - December 8, 2015 marks the start of the Jubilee
Year of Mercy, called by Pope Francis to spread the message
of mercy throughout the world. The Diocese of Venice will be
celebrating the Year of Mercy in various ways. To begin the
Jubilee Year, Epiphany Cathedral in Venice and Our Lady of Mercy
Parish in Boca Grande will have special “Holy Doors” which will
allow pilgrims to receive special indulgences attached to the
Year of Mercy. On Sunday, December 13, Bishop Dewane will
celebrate a Solemn Rite of Opening for the Holy Door of Mercy
at Epiphany Cathedral during the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Masses. All are invited to attend. More information regarding Year
of Mercy activities in the Diocese will be forthcoming.
“Cities for Life” Prayer Vigil - A worldwide effort to end the death
penalty will be taking place on Monday, November 30, in what
is being called a “Cities for Life” campaign spearheaded by the
Community of Sant’Egidio in Rome. The campaign is the largest
contemporary global mobilization to advocate for a higher and more
civil form of justice, renouncing the death penalty. In the Diocese of
Venice there will be a prayer service at on Monday, November, 30
at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, at 6:00 p.m.
All are invited to attend. Contact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@
dioceseofvenice.org or 941-441-1101 for additional information.
National March for Life planning session - For those planning
to participate in the National March for Life on January 22, in
Washington, D.C., please visit www.marchforlife.org. All are
welcome to join Bishop Dewane for morning Mass at St. Peter’s on
Capitol Hill prior to the March for Life. For details, contact Jeanne
Berdeaux, 941-441-1101 or [email protected].
Project Rachel Retreat for Hope & Healing after AbortionRegistration is now open for a one-day retreat on Sunday, January 24,
at a confidential location within the Diocese. This retreat is designed to
help women hurting from past abortions experience the personal love
of Christ and find hope for healing. It will offer a loving and confidential
environment to hear stories of post-abortion healing, share Scriptural
stories of Christ’s healing love, spend quiet time in prayer and receive
Sacramental Reconciliation and Eucharist. To allow sufficient time
for sharing, the retreat is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is
required. For further information, contact Fonda on the confidential
helpline at 239-719-7210 or at [email protected].
Catholic Days at the Capitol - Registration is now open for the
annual 3-day bus trip to Tallahassee on February 16-18. Register
for the event and reserve your hotel room by submitting the form
at www.Áaccb.org. Questions? Contact Jeanne Berdeaux, 941441-1101 or [email protected].
Annual Christmas Appeal - The 14th Annual Catholic Charities
Christmas Appeal is underway and needs your support! The Christmas
Appeal takes place now through January 2016. The Catholic Charities
Christmas Appeal is our largest annual fundraiser and critical to
operating our social service organization. Your gifts provide funding for
the many Catholic Charities programs and services available throughout
Southwest Florida. To donate please visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org
or mail a donation to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., 5824
Bee Ridge Road PMB 409, Sarasota, FL 34233-5065.
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