SAINT COLUMBKILLE PARISH in Fort Myers, Inc. CONNECTIONS Love Brings People Together - Charity Brings Christians Together Love Brings People Together - Charity Brings Christians Together The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2020
And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.
Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
Mt 16: 15-20
12171 Iona Road Fort Myers, FL 33908 Phone 239–489–3973 Fax 239–432–0066 On the Web at www.stcolumbkille.com Page 2
Mass Schedule Saturday: 3:00 & 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00 & 11:00am and 5:30pm Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:00am Saturday, August 22 Communal Rosary & Marian Novena: 3:00 - †Florid Carson, by the Carson Family Foundation Saturdays: 8:00am 5:00pm - People of St. Columbkille Sunday, August 23 Prayer List 9:00am - People of St. Columbkille Jerry Adams Edward Lutz 11:00am - †Jimmy Renzi, by the Carson Family Foundation Lilly Akhmedjanova Anthony Maciocio 5:30pm - †Tom Stempien, by his wife Sonny Andolina A.J. Marinin †Lori Stempien, by her mother Joyce Baucher Nancy Marino †Lana Stempien, by her mother Haven Bower Nancy Maroney Joseph Botwinski Molly McDole †Lawrence Costigan, by his family Mary Buffamoyer John Meich Dennis Riggs Special Intention, by Jackie & Vic Pam Bullyan Mary Meier Lynn Campos Abigail Merrill 0Monday, August 24 Michael Christopher Tim Merriman 8:00am - †Scott Reath, by Ken & Janet Sushil Jim Clasen Michael Miller David Collaton Clarence Molden Tuesday, August 25 Ray Connelly Dorothy Muench 8:00am - †Gertrude Colopy, Emmi Crawford Ashlin Muniz by the Carson Family Foundation Marty Dehagen Larry Nelson Peter DeLisser Reagan Newell Wednesday, August 26 Doris Dietz Ed Nieto Michael Dietz Margaret O’Connor 8:00am - †Robert Colopy, by the Carson Family Foundation Avery Doehne Kerry O’Donohue Edward Donlin David Ormrod Thursday, August 27 Gail Dreisword. Paulette Paux 8:00am - †Michael Severine, by his family Mary Ann Dunn Sal Polizzi Amy Emma Ron Pontecore Friday, August 28 Alan Fantuzzo Bernard Riberty 8:00am - †Rose & James Rowley, by their daughter Liz Ron Felice Marie Rice Mary Frame Carol Riordan David Gaide Carolyn Reinertson Faith Gansheimer Tara Roquevert Justin Garzey Ben Ryan Ed GIbbons Joe Ryan Sacramental Ministries Mary Gough Donna Samulski Jim Graham Sylvana Scatena Pat Gregg Sharon Shornstein Kevin Harty Frank Sienkiewicz Infant Baptism: It is recommended that parents contact the Parish Office Scott Hess Marjorie Smedile about requirements for baptism before the birth of a child. Infant baptism will Sandy Hodonos Harry Smith be scheduled only after consultation with a Parish Priest. Michelle Hoffman Sarah Steabel Marriage: Couples should contact one of the Parish Priests. Mike Hyrons Sarah Sujko Graceann Johnson John Sullivan Sacrament of the Sick: If you are not well, or when you know that you will be Bill Klug Keith Van Asten in the hospital, please ask the priest to confer the Sacrament of the Sick after Michael Lamade Mary Villano the weekday or Sunday Masses, or call one of the Parish Priests to make an Raymond Lamy Merrily Walter appointment. We offer the Anointing of the Sick the First Friday of the month Helen Lednar George Welsh at the 8:00am Mass and at the end of the Eucharistic Adoration at noon. For Mary Lou Lisula Siobhan Williams spiritual emergencies after office hours, please call 239-634-2927. Meredith Louden Ron York Homebound Parishioners: If you are confined to your home, a member of the Ministry to the Sick will be happy to bring Holy Eucharist to your home Names cycle off our prayer list routinely so others can weekly. Please contact the Parish Office at 239-489-3973. be added. Please do not have people placed on the list Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 8:30am to 9:30am without getting their permission first. Page 3
Administration On the Calendar
For information or to be contacted about any of the ministries Pastor: Rev. Lorenzo J. Gonzalez shown below, please call the Parish Office at 239-489-3973 [email protected] unless a number is shown. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jean-Marie Fritz Ligonde All groups are postponed or canceled until further notice [email protected] except Men’s Fellowship Online. See page 10. Assisting Priest: Rev. Pat Boyhan Alcoholics Anonymous - Five meetings weekly in the Ministry Center [email protected] Rooms CD.. For information call Peggy - 239-770-6231, or Tom - 239-898-5161. Receptionist Alanon - -For families and friends of alcoholics. Twice weekly in Jeannette Gotz - [email protected] Ministry Center Room 2. For information call Judy - 239-489-1654. AA & Liturgical Ministry Coordinator Alanon calls are confidential. No personal information is requested. JoAnne Bertuch - [email protected] Caregiver Support Group - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Administrative Coordinator the Ministry Center Room 1 at 10am. Sergio Figueroa - [email protected] Centering Prayer - Meets Tuesdays at 3:00pm in Cafe Kells. For information call Jean at 239-489-3973. Safe Environment Coordinator
Janet Sushil [email protected] PePersonal Eucharistic Adoration Monday through Saturday 9:00am to Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator 1:00pm in the Chapel. Roxann Shuster - [email protected] Exercise Group - Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am in the Ministry Center Room 1. Music Coordinator Lee Van Asten - [email protected] Faith Formation - Sunday School Bible-based Program for all children Pre-K through 6th grade. Parish Secretary & Events Coordinator Manya Vartdal - [email protected] Friends & Families of Incarcerated Persons Ministry - Bible & literature collection bin in Narthex. Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Gospel Forum for Women - For information please call Kay at Deacon Jim Tesoriero - [email protected] 715-580-0827. Youth Group Coordinator Homeless Sleeping Mats Ministry - Wednesdays at 10:00am in the Manya Vartdal- [email protected] Ministry Center, Room CD. For information call Marge at 239-489-3973. Hospital and Homebound Coordinator Knights of Columbus Council #11425 - Second Wednesday monthly - Deacon Jim Tesoriero - [email protected] 7pm in the Ministry Center, Room 1. Bulletin Editor Library - Tuesdays & Wednesdays in the Library at 9:00am. For Peggy O’Rourke - [email protected] information call Marie at 239-481-3973 Maintenance Coordinator Mahjong Players - Thursdays at 9:30am in the Ministry Center Room 2.
Teo Gaytan - [email protected] Men’s Fellowship Group - Mondays at 7pm online. See page 10. Thrift Store Managers Painting Group - Mondays at 9:30am in the Ministry Center Youth Marion Donlin & Carol Mason Room. [email protected] Information - Bill Oberdick (239-489-3973) [email protected] Sewing Ministry & Prayer Shawls - Next meeting will be announced. Prayer Shawl information - call Jill 239-489-3973.. Parish Office Hours Taize Prayer Group meets in the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the chapel during season. Monday - Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm Ukulele Jam - meets each Thursday from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Ministry Center, Room 1. For information call Mary at 239-935-5551 or Pete at 651-304-0978. Thrift Store Women’s Guild - Second Monday each month - 9:30am-11:30am in Iona Hall. Please call Mary Carla for information at 239-489-3973
Our Thrift Store is located in McGregor Pointe Plaza Youth Group meets on Sundays after the 5:30pm Mass in the at the Iona/McGregor intersection. (239) 489-4001. Ministry Center Youth Room. Page 4 The Florida Catholic St. Columbkille supports the Free Digital Edition following Food Pantries as part of our Community Assistance Ministries
South Fort Myers Food Gladiolus Food Pantry Pantry Coalition, Inc. 10511 Gladiolus Drive 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Fort Myers, FL 33919 Open Wednesdays Open Mondays from from10:30am to 7:00pm. 10:30am to 1:00pm and Drive Thru Only 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Drive Thru Only
Due to the Pandemic, there will be no print editions of the Florida Catholic. Instead, they are offering the digital editions of the paper free of charge. Visit each week Items Needed are: to stay on top of news in the Diocese during this ongoing global crisis. • Cooking Oil • Pasta https://digital.thefloridacatholic.org/Florida- • Kid’s Cereal • Mac-n-Cheese Catholic-07172020-e-Edition/OR-1/ If your local market offers Buy One Get One Free(2 for 1), the pantries can always use that second item! Devotions Thank you for remembering us when you shop.
Daily Readings Weekly Devotions Monday: Rv 21:9b-14,Ps 145:10-13ab, After the 8:00am Mass as follows: Jn 1:45-51 • Monday – Persecuted Christian, Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, Ps 96:10-13, Mt 22:23-26 Migrants and Refugees Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, Ps 123:1-5, • Tuesday – Prayers for Respect of Mt 23:27-32 All Human Life Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9, Ps 145:2-7, • Thursday – Prayer for Priests Mt 24:42-51 • Friday – Divine Mercy Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25, Ps 33:1-5, • Communal Rosary & Marian Novena Mt 25:1-13 Saturdays at 8:00am Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31, Ps 33:12-21, Mk 6:17-29 Personal Eucharistic Adoration Sunday: Jer 20:7-9, Ps 63:2-9, from 8:30am to 12:00pm Rom 12:1-2 Mt 16:21-27 Monday through Friday. Page 5
YOUTH GROUP Special Rite of Christian Initiation INVITATION for Adults (RCIA) Classes Beginning in September
Joining Youth Group is an opportunity for kids in 7-12th grade to socialize, have fun, grow This program will be for: spiritually, do charity work, and become an active part of the community they live in. • those wishing to become Catholics St. Columbkille Youth Group will begin again in • those who have been away from September. Registration packets can be found their faith and wish to return in the parish office or on our website.Youth • those who wish to expand their Group will meet on Sundays after 5:30 Mass knowledge of Catholicism and from 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom or in person. deepen their spiritual relationship All are welcome. with God
Training-Retreat “Lord Teach me to Pray” Saturday, September 12, 2020 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center Venice, Florida. Are you a woman or man of prayer? Are you comfortable working with small groups? The training will be conducted in a retreat se ng and discernment atmosphere. COVID-19 regula ons and Classes will be via Zoom Meeting Online. social distancing guidelines will be observed. There is You don’t need experience with Zoom and no charge for this retreat itself or for materials; there is a $15 charge for Lunch. Come and discern if God is no special equipment is required. Please calling you to become a facilitator, or if you are simply call Deacon Jim at 239-489-3973 or email: interested in finding out more about Igna an Prayer [email protected] if you are and the “Lord, teach me to Pray” prayer series. For interested in these special RCIA Classes. info, pleased contact Mrs. Carol Weiler at He will also explain the simple procedure (504)439-5933 or [email protected] You also can of using Zoom. You can join the meeting download a registra on form at from home or wherever you are. www.lordteachmetopray.com We look forward to hearing from you! Page 6 Special Spiritual Celebration Nativity of Blessed Mary 8:00 Mass and Presentation for Our Lady of Charity
On September 8 the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated worldwide but in particular, for Cubans, it is the advocation of Mary as “Our Lady of Charity.” In 2016 Pope Benedict XV named Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre as Cuba's patron saint. In 1612 The image in her shrine is thought to have been brought by Spanish colonists from Illescas, a province in Toledo, Spain to El Cobre Cuba. According to legend, Spanish captains brought Marian images with them for protection at sea. Two brothers, and an African child, set out to sea from Cuba. A terrible storm arose, nearly capsizing their tiny boat. The child was wearing a medal of the Virgin Mary, and the men began to pray to her. Suddenly, the skies cleared, the storm was gone and they were saved. After proclaiming the news back in Cuba, a small chapel was built in Mary’s honor. The present figure of the Madonna and Child is in the National Shrine Basilica in El Cobre, Cuba. The feast day of Our Lady of Charity is September 8, the Solemn Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The figure is 16” tall with a head of clay. Her current robes, embroidered with gold and silver include the national shield of Cuba.The statue is on a pedestal above the altar in the El Cobre basilica. Our Lady of Charity is one of Cuba’s most treasured figures. She represents hope and salvation in the face of desperation and misfortune.
Special Devotions to Our Blessed Mother Communal Praying of the Rosary and Marian Novena Each Saturday at 8:00am. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to offer tribute and commitment to Mary! Page 7
Thrift Store Summer Fun! We all want to make an impact. But what will truly make a difference? Bringing people to Jesus. We offer a one-year program that will show you how to share Come cool off in your Thrift Store! It is your faith so that you can help win souls for Our bright and beautiful and full of treasures Lord. The live School of Evangelization meets of all kinds. Volunteers and staff work hard
weekly and provides in-depth training. to make your thrift store one of the best you’ll ever see! We have terrific clothing, We are starting these school courses online at St. what-nots, furniture, jewelry, small Columbkille for the entire Diocese of Venice this fall. appliances, linen, and so much more. And….all proceeds benefit those in need! Classes will start on September 3rd. Thursdays from 6:30pm till 8:30pm. We are also looking for donations of gently used items in good condition. They will be online for September and longer if needed Donations are accepted from depending on pandemic. 10:00am to 3:00pm. If you are interested in learning more or joining the class please call Dr. Sue Ellen Nolan at 239-222-7653 or visit We are located in McGregor Pointe Plaza https://stpaulevangelization.com/onsite-school/. at the Iona/McGregor intersection. For information and for pick ups A halo is not required to learn to evangelize! please call 239-489-4001.
News from the Knights! Hello Parishioners and friends! The Knights miss everybody and will be happy when we can return to serving our parish with our famous breakfasts and dinners! During the pandemic, we are holding our mee ngs via Zoom. We invite you to follow us on Facebook and on our website www.kofc11425.org. For informa on about the Knights please call Ron at 239-466-0570
Thanks and the best to you! Page 8 Invitaton Te Search for God, Self and Church I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH
What are the “marks” of the church? In the Creed of Nicea we confess that the church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic. These are the four marks or signs of church identity.
How are the marks of the church defined? This one refers to the unity of Catholics, who are bonded together by Christ in his Spirit with shared beliefs and values. “The highest exemplar and source of this mystery is the unity, in the Trinity of Persons, of one God, the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit” (Catechism, 813). This unity also is a goal yet to be achieved as we strive to become a people of one mind and heart in God. Moreover, the church seeks the goal in ecumenism, of unity with all Christian churches. Holy: The Holy Spirit is the holiness of the church: our union with the Holy Spirit engenders holiness in each of us, seen most dramatically in saints and mystics. It also is evidenced in the striving of ordinary people to live loving, holy and worthwhile lives. Catholic: “The Church is Catholic because Christ is present in her. ‘Where there is Christ Jesus, there is the Catholic Church’” (Catechism, 830). The word catholic means universal. Our church has heard Christ’s call to bring the good news of salvation to all nations and continues to fulfill this mission. Apostolic: Our church was founded on the apostles, the witnesses chosen and sent by Christ himself. It is apostolic also because it guards and transmits the teaching of the apostles under the guidance of the Spirit. Thirdly, the church is apostolic since it is taught, sanctified and guided by their successors, the popes and bishops, and the priests who assist them (cf. Catechism 857).
St. Columbkille Parish Endowment Fund
The St. Columbkille Parish Endowment Fund provides a permanent source of income; it is designed to function in perpetuity, making it possible for parishioners to ensure long-term financial support and sustainability for this parish only. Established for the parish in June 2020, anyone at any time can make additional contributions to the fund. For detailed information please call Sergio Figueroa at the parish office at (239) 489-3973. Page 9
Masses Weekday Masses are: Monday - Friday at 8:00am Weekend Masses are: Saturday at 3:00pm and 5:00pm and Sunday: at 9:00am, 11:00am and 5:30pm We will continue giving Communion under the Portico on Sunday from 12noon to 12:30pm for those who watch the mass on TV (Our diocesan Mass is on Sunday 10:30am on local Fox 4) There is no need to exit your car in the driveway of the Church. Dispensation from obligation to attend Sunday Mass is granted until September 1st, 2020. On Saturdays, we offer a Communal Rosary and Marian Novena beginning at 8:00am and the Sacrament of Reconciliation under the Portico (Driveway without exiting your car) from 8:30am to 9:30am. Special Service for the Nativity of Mary and Our Lady of Charity - see page 5
Guidelines for Attending Mass or Visiting the Church
We are happy to announce that the church is now open for scheduled Masses and personal visits from 7:00am to 12noon Monday through Friday. We welcome you and hope you will visit. We ask that you follow the established guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus which are: 1. Practice Social Distancing - keep at least 6 feet apart from others when you find a seat and during communion. 2. Sanitize your hands when you enter and leave the church. Sanitizer will be provided. 3. Face Masks must be worn at all times in respect for others - bring your own mask. 4. Families may sit together. 5. If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of illness, please stay home. 6. If you are at high risk of contagion, please stay home. 7. Your donations and offertory envelopes can be dropped off before or after mass in one of the two boxes located in front of the altar.
Thank you and welcome back!
Gospel Forum for Women This Forum provides women an opportunity to grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ. We hope you are doing well during the pandemic. For information please call Kay at 715-580-0827. Page 10
Pray for Peace Armed and Pray for the Men and Women Services Serving in theMilitary
Ryan Adkins Anthony Jones Please pray for peace so that all soldiers everywhere Zachary Beever Heather Klein can come home to their families. Ethan Boulin Louis Koconis Andrew Buckley David Korte Joel M. Campbell Brian Labay Zach Currie Jeremy Lahn Brian H. DeCicco Samuel Lichtenstein Levi Dieter Anthony Mertz Louis Discenza Reuben Moore Julian Diskin Michael Murphy George R. Dombeck, III Duggan F. Myron Blake Estlund Mayson Newman We ask God’s blessing on all our military Daniel L. Geib Cody Reeb members, but especially those serving far from Jeffrey Greenwald Jack Royston family and friends. We hope to start sending packages again as soon as we can, If there is a member of the military whose so if you know a member of the military name you would like to be on this list, please in combat who would like prayers and packages, call the Parish Office at 489-3973. Thank you! please call the office at 239-489-3973. We are temporarily suspending our collections for our soldiers because of the pandemic. See future †. bulletins for information as conditions change. Attention: Men 18 - 108 Fellowship Are you interested in meeting with other men to talk about our faith, blessings, and challenges? for Your Continued Support!
Join Us for a Zoom Online Meeting We are grateful to those parishioners who are Mondays at 7:00pm supporting St. Columbkille by mailing or dropping No commitment or obligation to join & no off contributions to the Parish Office while they are special equipment or experience with Zoom is not attending Mass during the pandemic. Your required. Call Tom Holland at 508-308-0668 or thoughtfulness is very much appreciated! Ken Navarre at 810-459-4662 in advance and we will explain the simple procedure to you. We accept credit card donations at the Parish Office You join the meeting from home during office hours which are: or wherever you are! Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. All men of the parish are welcome We thank you for generously to our and we hope to hear from you! Parish Ministry during this difficult time.