the fourth sunday of lent march 14, 2021
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Love Brings People Together - Charity Brings Christians TogetherCONN ECT I ON S
SAINT COLUMBKILLE PARISHin Fort Myers, Inc.
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Love Brings People Together - Charity Brings Christians TogetherMarch 14, 2021The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Jesus took Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured
before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.
- Mk 9:2-3
2nd Sunday of Lent
Names cycle off our prayer list routinely so others can be added. Please do not have people placed on the list
without getting their permission first.
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Mass Schedule
Prayer ListLilly Akhmedjanova Rainny Bell Laura Bertuch Rennie Bassett Scott Boswell Haven Bower Jackie Brown Barbara Bruckner Mary Buffamoyer Lynn Campos Frank Christina Paula Colantuoni David Collaton Ray Connelly Julianajames Cox Emmi Crawford Lori Crawford Joann M. Dalton Doris Dietz Michael Dietz Avery Doehne Edward Donlin John Dowd Kevin Drake, Jr. Linda Duckworth Cheryl Dwiggins Francis Fedorao Kathy Fraga Mary FrameRee Garland David Gaide Bob Gainer Faith Gansheimer Doris & John Graham Michelle Guastello James (Jimmy) Hanna Brad Handing Scott Hess Mike Hirons Michelle Hoffman Lee Hoffmann Loretta Hutchinson Graceann Johnson Terri Kohl Alex Kortuem
Saturday: 3:00 & 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00am,
12:30pm and 5:30pm Weekday Masses:
Monday through Friday 8:00am Communal Rosary & Marian Novena:
Saturdays: 8:00am
Mass Intentions
Sanctuary Candle for the Special Intention of the Formusa family
John Kruse Raymond Lamy Mary Lasoski Helen Lednar Tim Lewis Laurence Linde Edward Lutz Jeff Mandel Ralph Mongeon A. J. Maranin Joe Majorie Frank Marx Estelle Mastros Marilyn McCormick Mark K. McGovern Jason McKee Sally McPheeters John Meich Merrill Family Tim Merriman Chris Meseina Bradley Mikulski Reagan Newell Karen Nosseck Margaret O’Connor Kerry O’Donohue David Ormrod Ron Pontecore Tara Roquevert Ben Ryan Joe Ryan David Sack Lorraine Sharon Marjorie Smedile Harry Smith Matthew Snodgrass Sarah Sujko Ken Sushil Joshua Thomas Paul Triode Margaret Veidt Mary Villano Betty Wagner George Welsh Siobhan Williams
Saturday, March 13 3:00 - Ken Sushil Special Intention, by the 3 pm Ushers
5:00pm - †Sal Alesi, by Bob & Adele Bove
Sunday, March 14 7:00am - People of St. Columbkille
9:00am - Priestly Vocations, by the Knights of Columbus 11:00am - †Karen Leonard, by Pat McCarty
12:30pm - †Edward & Michele Oldford, by wife & mother 5:30pm - †Nancy Duncan, by her cousin Ann Wharton
†Al Pod, by his friends †Don Vap, by “T”
†Vincent Pellerito, by the Calabro family †Betty Gfrerer, by Sally Ward
Monday, March 15 8:00am - †Jim O’Rourke, by his daughter Jami
Tuesday, March 16 8:00am - †Patricia Brix, by Laura & Patrick Doyle
Wednesday, March 17 8:00am - †Margaret Gildea, by Laura & Patrick Doyle
Thursday, March 18 8:00am - Ron Marvelli Special Intention, by Liz Friedland
Friday, March 19 8:00am -the Formusa family Special Intention,
by Marie, Mary & Cathy Capecci
Saturday, March 20 3:00 - †Mary Lou Lisula, by Judy
5:00pm - †Rose Raboy, by Pam Zamora
Sunday, March 21 7:00am - People of St. Columbkille
9:00am - †Yvonne Urgo, by Cindy & Gary Miller 11:00am - †Mary Jackson, by Liz Friedland
12:30pm - †Amato & Charlotte Pastore, by their daughter 5:30pm - †Nancy Duncan, by her cousin Ann Wharton
†Stephen J. Lewis, by Joe & Vickie Ryan †Al Pod, by his friends
†Mary McGovern, by Pat Shostack †Arthur Bancroft, by Joe & Vickie Ryan
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Administration
Pastor: Rev. Lorenzo J. Gonzalez [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jean-Marie Fritz Ligonde [email protected]
Assisting Priest: Rev. Pat Boyhan [email protected]
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Receptionist Jeannette Gotz - [email protected]
Administrative Coordinator Sergio Figueroa - [email protected]
Safe Environment Coordinator Janet Sushil [email protected]
Children’s Faith Formation Coordinator Roxann Shuster - [email protected]
Music Assistant Lee Van Asten - [email protected]
Parish Secretary & Events Coordinator Manya Vartdal - [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Deacon Jim Tesoriero - [email protected]
Youth Group Coordinator Manya Vartdal- [email protected]
Lay Ministry Coordinator Deacon Jim Tesoriero - [email protected]
Bulletin Editor Peggy O’Rourke - [email protected]
Maintenance Coordinator Teo Gaytan - [email protected]
Thrift Store Manager Marion Donlin - [email protected]
On the CalendarFor information or to be contacted about any of the ministries shown below, please call the Parish Office at 239-489-3973 Most groups are postponed or canceled until further notice See items in red for more information.
Thrift Store
Parish Office Hours
Our Thrift Store is located in McGregor Pointe Plaza at the Iona/McGregor intersection. (239) 489-4001. Hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday
St. Columbkille Pastoral Council
St. Columbkille Finance Council
Lucy Breitung, Dan Duval, Ed Greenan, Frank Haneline, Mary Kasper, Ed Jors, Rich & Susan McGaughey,
Fred Poinsett, Ed Ryan, David Sandlin, Michael Stepto
Terry Hester - Chair, William Benedetto, Bernie McGovern, Paul Nolan, Lou Patria, Michael Wilhelm
Alcoholics Anonymous - Five meetings weekly. For general information call Peggy - 239-770-6231, or Tom - 239-898-5161. For information on Thursday evening meeting call Jim C. at 603-560-7984, Men’s Zoom Meeting on Fridays call Sam K. at 310-403-4707. Al-anon - For families and friends of alcoholics. Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at 1:00pm in the Ministry Center, Room 1. For information call Alicia - 239-848-8773 or Judy - 239-489-1654. All AA and Alanon calls are confidential. No personal information is requested.
Caregiver Support Group - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Ministry Center Room 1 at 10am.
Centering Prayer - Meets Tuesdays at 3:00pm in Cafe Kells. For information call Jean at 239-489-3973.
ePersonal Eucharistic Adoration Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Chapel. English As Second Language Classes meet via Zoom For information call Mary at 443-567-9200. Exercise Group - Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am in the Ministry Center Room 1.
Faith Formation - Sunday School Bible-based Program for all children Pre-K through 6th grade. Friends & Families of Incarcerated Persons Ministry - Bible & literature collection bin in Narthex. Gospel Forum for Women - Tuesday, 9:00am MC Youth Room. For information please call Kay at 715-580-0827. Homeless Sleeping Mats Ministry - Temporarily on Thursday mornings starting Feb. 4th through April from 10:00 to 12:00 For information call Marge at 239-489-3973.
Knights of Columbus Council #11425 - Second Wednesday monthly - 7pm in the Ministry Center, Room 1. For information call Ron at 239-466-0570. Library - For information call Marie at 239-489-3973.
Mahjong Players - Thursdays at 9:30am in the Ministry Center Room 2.
Men’s Fellowship Group -Mondays at 7pm on Zoom, Wednesdays 9:00am Ministry Center Room 1. Call Fred at 239-433-1326 for information. Painting Group - Mondays at 9:30am in the Ministry Center Youth Room. For information - Bill Oberdick (239-489-3973) [email protected]
Sewing Ministry & Prayer Shawls - - call Jill 239-489-3973.
Taize Prayer Group meets in the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the chapel during season.
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.
Women’s Guild - Second Monday each month - 9:30am-11:30am in Iona Hall. Please call Mary Carla for information at 239-489-3973.
Youth Group meets on Sundays after the 5:30pm Mass in the Ministry Center Youth Room or via Zoom.
Devotions are prayed at St. Columbkille throughout the week
after the 8:00am Mass as follows:
Infant Baptism: It is recommended that parents contact the Parish Office about requirements for baptism before the birth of a child. Infant baptism will be scheduled only after consultation with a Parish Priest.
Marriage: Couples should contact one of the Parish Priests.
Sacrament of the Sick: If you are not well, or when you know that you will be in the hospital, please ask the priest to confer the Sacrament of the Sick after the weekday or Sunday Masses, or call one of the Parish Priests to make an appointment.. For spiritual emergencies after office hours, please call 239-634-2927.
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 weekly. Please contact the Parish Office at 239-489-3973.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 8:30am to 9:30am under the Portico (Driveway).
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Gladiolus Food Pantry 10511 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908 Open Wednesdays from 10:30am to 7:00pm. Drive Thru Only
St. Columbkille supports the Food Pantries shown below as part of our Community Assistance Ministries
• cooking oil • canned or packaged tuna fish • kids cereal • peanut butter & jelly
Sacramental Ministries
South Fort Myers Food Pantry Coalition, Inc. 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Open Mondays from 10:30am to 1:00pm and 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Drive Thru Only
Items needed on a continuing basis are:
Communal Rosary & Marian Novena Saturdays at 8:00am
Personal Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am to 12:00pm Monday through Friday.
• Monday – Persecuted Christians, Migrants and Refugees
• Tuesday – Prayers for Respect of All Human Life
• Wednesday - Adoration During Lent 8:30am to 9:30am
• Thursday - Prayer for Priests • Friday - Divine Mercy
St. Columbkille Parish Endowment Fund
Please bring items to the bins in the narthex.
Thank you for supporting our food pantries!
The St. Columbkille Parish Endowment F u n d p r o v i d e s 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.
There is a minimum amount of $2,000 required for investment purposes. For detailed information please call Sergio Figueroa at the parish office at (239) 489-3973.
Devotions
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Adoration to the BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesdays during Lent from 8:30am to 9:30am through
Holy Wednesday, March 31.
We contemplate an Examination of Conscience, write down our sins,
and burn them.
Communal Reconciliation
Services
Friday, March 26th at 5:00pm & Saturday, March 27th at 9:00am
Palm Sunday & Holy Week ServicesSaturday, March 27 - 3:00pm & 5:00pm in Church 3:10pm & 5:10pm in Iona Hall
Sunday, March 28 - 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm & 5:30pm in Church 9:10am & 11:10am in Iona Hall
Holy Monday, March 29 - End of Lent Recollection day: “40 days from the Bible to our Lives” - 6:00pm in Church Prayer service is dedicated to the Conversion and purification of the Church.
Holy Wednesday, March 31 - Adoration after 8:00am Mass Sacrament of the Sick available from 8:30am to 9:30am
Holy Thursday, April 1 - 7:00pm
Good Friday, April 2 - 3:00pm
Easter Vigil, April 3 - 8:30pm
Easter Sunday, April 4 - 7:00am. 9:00am, 11:00am 12:30pm & 5:30pm in Church 9:10am & 11:10am in Iona Hall
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A warm St. Columbkille welcome
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The Sacrament of the Sick My dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ:
We are offering the Sacrament of the Sick every First Friday of the month at the 8:00am Mass and by appointment at any time during the week.
Who should receive this Sacrament? 1.Every believer who trusts in God and sees through the Sacraments of the church an excellent opportunity to receive the manifestation of God’s Grace and healing. 2.Anyone who is sick, in pain or distress. 3.Any believer who is scheduled for surgery or any treatment.
What do we need to remember about this Sacrament? 1.It is for living people, not for deceased. 2.The “last Rights” does not mean last minute; it is a time for healing, strength, reconciliation and blessing; it is the same sacrament. 3.It is recommended to administer this Sacrament in the presence of family members and friends.
It is prudent to prepare our encounter with the Lord when there is still time. As we prepare ourselves before every Mass to receive Jesus in Holy Communion, likewise we must prepare ourselves to meet with the Lord in our final stage. It is a possibility that the Priest may not be on time at the last minute, and if that happens, I know that people get mad and may think the Priest did not care. It is not true, at least in my case. There is a lot of work with seven nursing homes, two hospices, HP Hospital and now the new Children’s Hospital. Please, be conscious about this pastoral reality.
I invite all members of St. Columbkille to see this Sacrament as it is; a time of Grace, Healing and Blessing before we meet with the Lord in heaven.
Let us leave behind any kind of superstition about this sacrament, it is not magic; and let us face with sincerity and responsibility our friendship with our Merciful God. As the majority of us have prepared or will prepare for our retirement, Christians should do the same-not leaving for tomorrow what we can do today. God is not holding his friendship with us to the end of our journey; on the contrary He offers His Heart to us so we can count on Him as our unconditional Friend forever.
Thank you for taking time to meditate about the gift of this Sacrament.
Father Lorenzo
#1 Two pieces of Fish, Home Cut French Fries, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw, and Dessert. $12.00 #2 Eight pieces of Shrimp, Hand Cut French Fries, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw and Dessert. $12.00 # 3 Homemade Clam Chowder $ 3.00
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Drive Up Fish Fry!Friday, March 19 4:00pm to 7:00pm Outside Iona Hall
All you need to do is drive up, stay in your car, use the above menu numbers to order your meal, give them to our order takers, pay for your meal, and your meal will be delivered to your car!
Knights of Columbus Fabulous
Menu
Hello Parishioners and Friends! The Knights miss everybody and will be happy
when we can return to serving our parish in person with our famous breakfasts and dinners!
During the pandemic, we are holding our meetings via Zoom. We invite you to follow us
on Facebook and on our website www.kofc11425.org.
For information about the Knights please call Ron at 239-466-0570
NewsfromtheKnights!Council11425
St.ColumbkilleParish
At last Friday’s Fabulous Fish Fry we served multiple orders to 95 cars and received several hundred dollars in donations. Donations are
not necessary but are very much appreciated during these pandemic times.
Thank you and the best to you!
Dear Parishioners & Friends!I would like to share with you the joy I have for my 20th Anniversary of Ordination this 2021. At the same time I am celebrating my fifth year as pastor of St. Columbkille! These have been wonderful years, filled with hard work, and great happiness. Thank you for being with me on this journey. Please join me in person, or spiritually in a Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, March 25th at 6:00pm.
Sincerely,
Father Lorenzo
Father Lorenzo Thanksgiving Mass
20th Anniversary of Ordination and Fifth Year
as Pastor of St. Columbkille
The church is open for scheduled Masses and personal visits from 7:00am to 12noon Monday through Friday. We welcome you and hope you will attend Mass and 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. We have plenty of room to socially distance and if it becomes necessary, more Masses will be added.
2. Face Masks must be worn at all times in respect for others - bring your own mask. 3. Sanitize your hands when you enter and leave the church. Sanitizer will be provided. 4. Families may sit together. 5. Please take a bulletin on your way out of church, rather than on your way in. 6. Your donations and offertory envelopes can be dropped off before or after Mass in one of the
collection boxes located throughout the church. 7. The church is fully sanitized with a mist twice a week, and after each Mass.
Guidelines for Attending Mass or Visiting the Church
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Daily Readings
CRS Lent for Life Rice Bowl CRS Rice Bowls, found in the Church narthex, are a staple on the table of Catholic families across the country during Lent. This simple cardboard box is tool for collecting Lenten alms—and comes with a Lenten calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with activities, reflections and stories.
Monday: Is 65:17-21, Ps 30:2, 4-6, Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, Ps46:2-3, Jn5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15, Ps 145:8-9, Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14, Ps 106:19-23, Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Sm 7:4-5a, Ps 89:2-5, Rom 4:13, 16-18, Mt 1:16, 18-21 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20, Ps 7:2-3, Jn7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34, Ps 51:3-4, Heb 5:7-9, Jn 12:20-33
If you have questions call Manya at 239-3973 or email [email protected]
Youth Group Meeting
All Middle School & High School Students are welcome!
Each Sunday after 5:30pm Mass Ministry Center Youth Room or via Zoom
Youth Group met via Zoom last Sunday to read the Gospel (Exodus 20:1-17) and discuss the 10 commandments. Afterward, each of the kids came up with an 11th Commandment. Coincidentally, we had 10 as well due to a few repeats. Here they are in no particular order:
• Respect the Environment. • Love yourself. • Be kind. • Have empathy for others. • Keep and open mind. • Don’t commit any crimes. • Express your emotions. • Give your all in all you do. • Find the good in others and celebrate their strengths. • Love and honor your children.
Anthony Jones Louis Koconis
Brian Labay Joe LeGault
Samuel Lichtenstein Anthony Mertz
Reuben Moore Michael Murphy
Mayson Newman Cody Reeb
Jack Royston Levi Smith
Ryan Adkins Zachary Beever Joel M. Campbell Zach Currie Levi Dieter Louis Discenza Julian Diskin George R. Dombeck, III Blake Estlund Daniel L. Geib Jeffrey Greenwald Matthew Houlihan
Pray for Peace and Pray for the Men and Women
Serving in theMilitary
If there is a member of the military whose name you would like to be on this list,
please call the Parish Office at 489-3973.
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Armed Services Ministry
Please place items in the bin in the narthex. Our soldiers appreciate packages from home. If you know a member of the military in combat who would like prayers and packages, please call the office at 239-489-3973.
We continue to support our troops throughout the year. Please remember them with prayers and donations of items they like and can use!
Our items for March are:
energy bars, beef jerky and zip
lock freezer bags
Please remember to return any materials borrowed from our parish library. Check your bookcases and DVD players. Every year we lose 3% of our collection.
Items are lost because they are not signed- out properly; people return north with the item and forget to bring it back to Florida and some people do not understand that we have a lending library and think they can keep the item.
We want you to enjoy the library with as few rules as possible:
1. When using the library for the first time, fill out a registration card.
2. Use the sign-out card when borrowing and item. Clearly write the date (mo.year), name (last name and middle initial).
3. Return the item in a timely matter
Thank you for helping us manage our library collection!
Library News & Reminder
Alanon is a group for the families and friends of those who may have a problem with alcoholism. Calls and attendance at meetings is confidential and no personal information is requested. We welcome you, and you may find the answers you are looking for here.There are no dues or fees, and there is no pressure to come back if the meetings are not for you For more information call Alicia at 239-848-8773 or Judy at 239-489-1654.
Alanon Meeting Update!Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at 1:00pm Ministry Center - Room 1
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
A.A. is for those who have a problem with alcohol or who aren’t sure if they do. For information on these confidential meetings please call Peggy at 239-770-6231 or Tom at 239-898-5161. No personal information is requested.
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P & L
Thank you for your continued support and generosity to our Parish Pastoral Ministries and Missions.
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P & L
This Forum provides women an opportunity to grow in their faith and deepen their
relationship with Christ. Tuesdays at 9:00am
Ministry Center Youth Room. For information please call Kay at
715-580-0827.
Gospel Forum For Women
Special CollectionThis WeekendMarch 13 & 14
Catholic Relief Services
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Stop in and check out the bargains, the treasures and the unadvertised specials that make a trip to your Thrift Store worthwhile. You may be surprised at what you find at a price you can’t resist! Remember that all our proceeds go to a variety of charities in our community.
If you are clearing out before heading North, or redecorating please consider donating your gently gently-used items to your Thrift Store! We will find a good home for them.
Stop in soon! We are located in McGregor Point Plaza at the Iona/McGregor intersection. Please call 489-4001 for information and pick ups.
St. Columbkille Thrift Store News
St. Colmbkille
Are you interested in meeting with
other men to talk about our faith, blessings, and
challenges?
Join us! Mondays at 7:00pm on Zoom & Wednesdays at 9am-10:15am
Ministry Center Room 1
No commitment or obligation to join & no special equipment or experience
with Zoom is required. Please Call Fred at 239-433-1326 for more information. All men of
the parish are welcome to one or both meetings!
Please note - March 29th Zoom meeting is canceled because o f Holy week.
The Wednesday March 31st 9:00am meeting will be in person in MC 1 and on Zoom.
Women’s History Month March 2021
Women’s History Month began as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress asked the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Later Presidents proclaimed March of each year as Women’s History Month. These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the achievements of women throughout American history;
Fellowship
Personal Easter Candles AvailableYour Thrift Store has a limited number of personal Easter Candles available. We are asking for donations for the candles with all proceeds going to the Church in Mexico. Suggested donation for these beautiful candles is $10.00