Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church 2157 Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901 | P 239-334-2161 | F 239-334-7893 | www.stfrancisfm.org

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Visit Us On Facebook June 28, 2020 January 3, 2021 To increase the efficiency of processing your gift, please return the completed forms in an envelope directly to the Parish. If you would like to mail it to the Diocese, please mail the envelope to the following address:

Diocese of Venice, PO Box 60759, Fort Myers, FL 33906-6759 Saint Francis Xavier Parish Goal: $194,000 Help us reach our goal this year, any amount will help. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge and complete the pledge card below. Pledge cards are also available in the pews.

Visitors and parishioners can also donate and/or pledge online by simply visiting http://dioceseofvenice.org/ , click on the CFA Logo and follow the instructions. Make sure you select our Saint Francis Xavier Parish.

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Page 2 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, INCOME STATEMENT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER I give thanks to God for all that you do to provide for our parish through your time, talent and treasure. Provided is the financial statement from January 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020. As you can see we have been put under a financial strain since the pandemic began. Currently our parish is in the red and hopefully we will all be able to turn this around. There is so much that goes into operating a parish daily, but with prayer and trust in God, I am confidentCELIAC that we DISEASE will be able to get back on the right path so that we will be able to minister well to our brothers andMany sisters who in dire suffer need. with Know celiac that youdisease and your are lovedunable ones to are receive in my dailythe host prayers. at com-

Sincerely in Christ,munion. However, some sufferers can receive gluten free hosts. Please Father Anthonyspeak with the priest 15 minutes before Mass if you would like a gluten free host to be consecrated at Mass.

St. Michael the Archangel, SACRAMENTALPRAYER TO ST.PREP MICHAELdefend SCHEDULE us in battle. The ThirdTHE Sacramental ARCHANGEL PreparationBe our protection Class against ST. FRANCISFor XAVIER those already RELIGIOUS enrolled, STORE is Sunday,the wickedness January and 19th. snares

The current days and hours for the Religiousof the Devil. Store are: TheThis third prayer Sacramental dates back Preparation to 1886 when Class Pope for those Mayalready God enrolled rebuke him,in the we programs humbly for Leo XIII wrote it and began to pray it at the First Holy CommunionFRIDAYS and 10:30AM year twoto 12:30PM Confirmation and SUNDAYS Preppray, from (10th 9:00AM grade), to 1:30PM is Sunday, end of Mass. We pray this prayer at the end January 19th. and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly of every Mass here at St. Francis Xavier so The store is accessible from the exits on the north side of the Church.hosts, There is a wonderful variety of cards, Bibles, that we may be protected against the forces Webooks, attend rosaries, the statues 9:30 and a.m. other Mass icons available,and then and meet the opportunity afterby Mass tothe special powerin Xavier order of items God, Hall not for in stock. the classes. of evil and darkness that roam the world. cast into hell Satan, TheThe remaining store is still inschedule need of volunteers for the to yearadd to isour as sales follows: staff, so please consider giving the gift of your time. If you and all the evil spirits, have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Shirley Snyder McLaren at (239) 851-3014. January 19th whoMarch prowl 1stabout the world February 9th seekingApril the 5th ruin of souls. Amen.

Page 3 Sacraments of Our Faith † = Deceased * = Living SFX = St. Francis Rite of Baptism: JanuaryFROM 2 - JanuaryTHE ADMINISTRATOR’S 10, 2021 DESKXavier Please call the Parish Office for more information. The Mass Intentions listed below that are not a public Mass

will be satisfied by a priest in private.

Rite of Anointing of the Sick: Saturday, January 2 The Anointing of the Sick ought to 7:30 A.M. † Donna Conradt be requested only in genuine need 4:00 P.M. * Amber Jackson

for the dying.

Sunday, January 3 7:30 A.M. * Scott Biffar There is a Second Collection this 9:30 A.M. † George Damisch weekend, January 2nd and 3rd, 11:30 A.M. † Mildred Vecera 2:00 P.M. † Mr. & Mrs. John O’Brien for the our Seminary 4:00 P.M. † Esther O’Brien

Assessment. Please see page 9

for more information Monday, January 4 7:30 A.M. † Sue & Bob Velliere; Joseph Nardone

Tuesday, January 5 7:30 A.M. * Janina LaBossiere

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

OF JANUARY 3, 2021 Wednesday, January 6 7:30 A.M. † Daryl Burton

Sunday:

Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Thursday, January 7

7:30 A.M. † Mary Frances Burton

Monday:

1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a Friday, January 8 [8ab]/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

7:30 A.M. † Ginny Ingoldsby

Tuesday:

1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:34-44 Saturday, January 9

7:30 A.M. * Shannon McGuirk

Wednesday: 4:00 P.M. † Anna Mae Duffy

1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf.

11]/Mk 6:45-52

Sunday, January 10

Thursday: 7:30 A.M. * Rev. Albert Cooney 1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 9:30 A.M. * Francis X. McGuirk 17 [cf. 11]/Lk 4:14-22a 11:30 A.M. † Peggy Nolan

4:00 P.M. † George Magloire, Sr. & Jr. Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Lk 5:12-16

Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 3:22-30 CFA UPDATE: As we are nearing the end of the year we are still $49,000 short of our CFA assessment. I am praying that we can pay this down through the generosity of our donations. Please give, as every dollar matters. There will be CFA envelopes at the front . Thank you for helping our brothers and sisters.

Page 4 CLASSESSACRAMENTALDONATE HAVE ONLINE STARTED PREP - The Second Sacramental Preparation Class Contributions to the General Collection are used to offset the costs associated with day-to-day For those already enrolled, is THIS SUNDAY, December 6th. operations of the parish and its programs. These costs include maintenance and cleaning of classes.YOU CAN STILL REGISTER!!! buildings, utilities, and supplies. Additionally, your contribution will benefit our sacramental

preparation services, liturgical programs, and Religious Education programs. Parish members IF YOU MISSED are encouraged to set up an account and manage their contributions. You will have complete control over your contribution amount andREGISTATION frequency of payments. Thank WEEKEND: you for your invest- mentSt. and continued Francis support of ourXavier parish. https://stfrancisfm.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/

GeneralCollection Print the forms from Parish Website or pick them up at the Parish Office. Return all completed forms to the Parish Office. ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS

As part of the Safe Environment Program, the DioceseOR of REGISTER Venice requires & that PAY all employees ONLINE and AT:those volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults bewww.stfrancisfm.org fingerprinted and trained in Safe Environment prior to beginning employment or volunteering.(Click Visit “Donate www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Online” Tab, then click safeenvironment for further information. “Donate” Circle Icon, then click Religious Education/Faith Formation) Report any abuse against minors to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. Weekly Faith Formation Classes To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers also(Classes notify startedthe Diocesan September Victims 30th) Assistance are for all

Public & Home School students in grades K-10.

Coordinator, Susan Benton, at 941-416-6114. & Monthly Sacramental Prep (starting in November) is Please visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/employment, if foryou ALL are interested students (including in employment Catholic or volunteer School) opportunitiesSacramental within the Diocese of PrepVenice, or reach out into 2ndthe Parishand 10th directly grades for who more are information receiving on volunteer opportunities. First Communion or Confirmation Please call 239-223-4757 for more information.

Catechists Needed for Safe Environment TrainingATTENTIONHAVE Volunteers YOU NEVER who ALL have BEEN VOLUNTEERSroutine BAPTIZED? contact with children or vulnerable adults are reminded that attendance of Safe Environment Training is required. You may register onlineFaithARE atYOU www.dioceseofvenice.org FROMFormation ANOTHER. CHRISTIANNo one should attend DENOMINATION? Safe Environment Training until their fingerprints have cleared. Due to the sensitive nature of this training, no children are Contact Mr. Michael at 239-223-4757 Whatpermitted is a catechist? to attend . ARE YOU A BAPTIZED CATHOLIC ADULT BUTfor more NEVER information RECEIVED FIRST HOLY COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION?  A catechist … doesn’tSt. know Maximilian all the answers…doesn’t Kolbe (Port Charlotte) need a 941degree…-743-6877 enjoys being with

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No experience needed, just a love of our Catholic Faith. Please consider sharing your faith and yourIt alsotime prepares and talents baptized with theadult children Catholics of St. who Francis need Xaviertheir First Parish. Communion Please call or Michael ReardonConfirmation. at 239-223 Come-4757 find if you out would what like it is to all learn about…. more thereabout is this no wonderfulcommitment opportunity. to just inquire! If you (or someone you know) might be interested, please call 239-223-4757.

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Pledged: $120,849.59 For all that you do, thankSt. you Andrew and God (Fort bless! Myers) 239-574-4545 https://stfrancisfm.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/GeneralCollection Percent of Goal: 64.97% Thursday, August 20th, 6:00-8:00p.m.Paid: $45,589.59 Go to the link above via computer Saturday, or smart phone August or visit22nd, our 9:30 Parish-11:30a.m. website at: www.stfrancisfm.org and click the “DONATE” link. Report all abuses to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. To re- portMUSIC abuse by Diocesan NOTES personnel or volunteers,#125 also Led call By the The Diocesan Spirit Victims Coordinator, Susan Benton at 941-416-6114. Psalm 95 p. 85

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Page 6 PUBLIC MASSES RESUME (CONTINUED)

Bible Study meets on Monday evenings, from 6:00-7:30PM in the Parish Hall. We cover the upcoming Gospel readings for the week and discuss them. Please join us. Please wear your mask and we will be social distancing.

Page 7 NEW MASS TIMES AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Monday throughCLASSES Saturday the 7:30 am START Mass time replaces THISthe old 6:45 am time. This will be the new daily Mass time going forward. WEEK. REGISTER NOW!

Sacrament of Reconciliation will now be offered from 8:30 - 9:30 am on Saturday

morning. This new time replaces the previousFIRST time of DAY2:45 pm. OF CLASSES St. Francis Xavier Saturday 4:00 pm vigil Mass (celebrated with parishioners)IS WEDNESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 18TH

Sunday 7:30 am 9:30 am GET REGISTRATION FORMS 11:30 am ONLINE AT: www.stfrancisfm.org 2:00 pm (in Polish the 1st Sunday of the Month) Or pick them up at the Parish Office. Return 4:00 pm (in Creole) all completed forms to the Parish Office.

Weekly Faith Formation Classes The Sunday 7:30 am Mass will be recorded and(starting uploaded in September to our various 18th) are socialfor all media sites for those who remain at home duenon to-Catholic health School or age students concerns in grades during K-10. this

pandemic. Monthly Sacramental Prep (starting in November) If you have any family or friends who are uncomfortableis for ALL with students coming (includingto the Mass Catholic and School) & have watched and prayed along with us on our YouTubein 2nd video and of 10th the Sundaygrades who morning are receiving Mass, then we invite you to receive communion every SundayFirst Communion from 12:30 to or 1:00 Confirmation pm

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Confirmation. Come find out what it is all about…. there is no commitment to just While we are safely practicing social distancing, check out the channel for our Sunday Mass, inquire! If you (or someone you know) might be interested, please call 239-246-2635. weekly Adult Faith Formation, and other information at St. Francis Xavier Parish.

Page 8 The 2021 calendars are available for you to pick up in the vestibule.

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Page 9 Mass Times Parish Staff

Daily Mass: Director of Religious

7:30 am (Monday-Saturday)

Friday during Lent Education & Youth Director:

Michael Reardon Saturday4:30 p.m. Vigil: Stations of the Cross (English) Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

4:007:00 pmp.m. Stations of the Cross (Creole)

Phone: (239) 223-4757

Sunday: 7:30 am Accountant:

Abby Castellanos

9:30 am

11:30 am Parish Secretary:

Freda Himschoot

2:00 pm (Polish - 1st Sunday

of month) (

Music Director: 4:00 pm (Mass in Creole) Shana Richardson

For Pastoral Emergencies, please call Confessions: the Parish Office: (239) 334-2161 Maintenance: Ron Taylor

Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m.

3rd Sunday of Lent PARISH MINISTRIES

Youth Ministry / Extraordinary Saturday Vigil Ministers of Holy Communion / Pastor 4:00 p.m. Fr. Anthony

Altar Servers Father Anthony Hewitt, JCL Michael Reardon 223-4757 Sunday

Parochial Vicar 6:45 a.m. Fr. John RCIA Coordinator 223-4757

Father Augustine Twum Obour 9:30 a.m. Fr. John Lectors Pat Himschoot 872-2752

11:00 a.m. Fr. Jay 12:15 p.m. Fr. Jay St. Vincent de Paul Society Angela Austin 334-9225 Priest Assigned to the 4:00 p.m. (Creole) Fr. Fritz [email protected]

Haitian Ministry of Parish Due6:00 p.mto the. CorvidFr. Anthony-19 outbreak, Catholic Charities 334-4007 Father Fritz Ligonde

out of pastoral concern for all, the Ministry to the Homebound

dispensation from the obligation to Freda Himschoot 334-2161 Religious Sisters

Sister Nisla Young attend Sunday Mass remains into Prayer Blankets

Sister Rosemary Le

the New Year. Marilyn Pelusi 278-0791

Parish Office: Prayer Line

Monday—Friday Ann 995-3283/ Ruth 939-4287 At the same time, Bishop Dewane

8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Office Closed 12:30-1:00 p.m. Daily) would like to invite the Catholic Parish Library

Bryan Mulcahy 533-4626

Faithful who are able, to return to Phone: (239) 334-2161 2133 Heitman St. their Parish for the celebration of Respect Life Antoinette Holmlund [email protected] Fort Myers, FL 33901 the Holy Eucharist. 850-4534 Website: www.stfrancisfm.org

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Rosary Makers On Religious Items Store: Gabriela Pedroza 979-665-5898 Facebook

Closed Until Further Notice Please see the most recent letter Knights of Columbus San Carlos Council of SFX St. Francis Xavier School from Bishop Dewane on our GK Terry Austin 673-8350

School Office: (239) 334-7707 website: www.stfrancisfm.org Website: www.stfrancisfortmyers.org Legion of Mary George Sahyouni 565-8474

Email: [email protected]

Principal: John Gulley Hope for Troubled Marriages

Vice Principal: Jim Reynolds Retrouvaille 800-470-2230

Bishop Verot High School: Villa Francisco School Office: (239) 274-6700 Jeff Schwartz 332-3229

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