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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage. You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. Love Brings People Together - Charity Brings Christians Together CONNECTIONS SAINT COLUMBKILLE PARISH in Fort Myers, Inc. 12171 Iona Road Fort Myers, FL 33908 Phone 239–489–3973 Fax 239–432–0066 On the Web at www.stcolumbkille.com Love Brings People Together - Charity Brings Christians Together July 18, 2021 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Lord is My Shepherd

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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul.

He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage.

You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come.

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 TogetherJuly 18, 2021The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Lord is My Shepherd

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 List

Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 9:00am and 5:30pm

Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:00am

Communal Rosary & Marian Novena: Saturdays: 8:00am

Lilly Akhmedjanova Laura Bertuch Rennie Bassett Haven Bower Jackie Brown Barbara Bruckner Mary Buffamoyer Paula Colantuoni David Collaton Ray Connelly Julianajames Cox Emmi Crawford Lori Crawford Rosemarie Demmel Joann M. Dalton Doris Dietz Michael Dietz Avery Doehne Edward Donlin Cheryl Dwiggins Francis Fedorao Kathy Fraga Ed FrostRee Garland David Gaide Bob Gainer Faith Gansheimer Richard Goodwin Doris & John Graham Michelle Guastello Aaron Hall James (Jimmy) Hanna Brad Handing John Hennessy Scott Hess Michelle Hoffman Lee Hoffmann Loretta Hutchinson Patrick Jacobson Graceann Johnson Kelly family Jan Kennedy James King Terri Kohl Sarkis Kojian John Kruse Raymond Lamy Mona Ladner

Helen Lednar Shar Lentz Tim Lewis Leely Lifko Laurence Linde Edward Lutz A. J. Maranin Joe Majorie Frank Marx Estelle Mastros Barbara McConville Mark K. McGovern Jason McKee Sally McPheeters John Meich Mel Meo Merrill Family Chris Meseina Sharon Mier Bradley Mikulski Judy Morehead Reagan Neweell Karen Nosseck Margaret O’Connor Kerry O’Donohue David Ormrod Ron Pontecore Tara Roquevert Joe Ryan David Sack Donna Samulski Alesanna Severine Lorraine Sharon James Shea Gerald Sirak Marjorie Smedile Harry Smith Matthew Snodgrass Ken Sushil Joshua Thomas Paul TriodeTimothy Valentine Mary Villano Betty Wagner Brent Weaver & family George Welsh David Westmoreland Siobhan Williams

Sanctuary Candle in Loving Memory of Lisa Casatelli

The Recently Deceased: John Dowd, Virginia Iacona & Dick Scott

Saturday, July 17 4:00pm - People of St. Columbkille

Sunday, July 18 9:00am - †Peter Schoenberg, by St. Columbkille Choir

5:30pm - †William & Elizabeth Ahrns & family, by their family

†Peggy McDonald, by Francine Fantuzzo †Mary Targonski, by Rita Guddo

†Joseph Velez, by Diane & Joseph Greco †Robert Vartdal, by St. Columbkille staff

†Mary Marders, by her mother - Special Intention Anthony Valentino,

by his cousins Mary & Cathy

Monday, July 19 8:00am - †Corky Marcinkowski,

by Them & Martha Sproul

Tuesday, July 20 8:00am - †Jeanne Glawson, by Elise & Charles Konsulis

Wednesday, July 21 8:00am - †Salvatore Puleo, by Deacon Jim Tesoriero

Thursday, July 22 8:00am -Special Intention Antonio Rizzo,

by Vollen Loucks

Friday, July 23 8:00am - †Cindy Burns, by Phil Prinzi

Saturday, July 24 4:00pm - †Rosemary Raboy, by Pamela Zamora

Sunday, July 25 9:00am - †Ginny Mazzotti, by St. Columbkille Choir

5:30pm - †Don Vap, by his wife Jan & family †Christine Drobny, by Maureen & Larry Lawler

†Paul Lapierre, by his family †Virginia Ludwig, by JoAnn Pyzyna - Special Intention Joe for healing,

by Francine Fantuzzo

Mass Intentions

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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 239-489-3973. Men’s Zoom Meeting on Fridays call Sam K. at 239-489-3973 Al-anon - For families and friends of alcoholics. Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at 1:00pm in the MC Room 2. For information call Alicia - 239-848-8773. All AA and Al-anon calls are confidential. No personal information is requested.

Caregiver Support Group - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the MC 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 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For information call Mary at 443-567-9200. Meets also on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11am in MC 2. For information call Barbara at 239-489-3973. Exercise Group - Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am - MC 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 - will not meet in July & August. Will begin meeting on Thursday, September 2. For information call Marge at 239-489-3973.

Knights of Columbus Council #11425 - Second Wednesday monthly - 7pm in the MC 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 MC Room 2. For information call Nancy K. at 239-489-3973.

Men’s Fellowship Group -Tuesdays at 9am in MC 1 and on Zoom. Call Fred at 239-433-1326 for information.

Painting Group - Mondays at 9:30am in the MC 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 MC Room 1. For information call Mary at 239-489-3972 or Pete at 239-489-2973.

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 MC Youth Room or via Zoom. Call Manya at 239-489-3973.

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 in the Prayer Garden.

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Sacramental Ministries

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

• Thursday - Prayer for Priests • Friday - Divine Mercy

St. Columbkille Parish Endowment Fund

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.

Gladiolus Food Pantry 10511 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908 Open Wednesdays from 10:30am to 7:00pm

Items Needed

Please bring items to the bins in the narthex.

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 through only.

Devotions

St. Columbkille supports the following Food Pantries

as part of ourCommunity Assistance Ministries

• peanut butter & jelly • cooking oil • packaged or canned tuna • cereal & juices for kids • We can always use your favorite market’s

BOGO’S or Two for One items!

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Invitation The Search for God, Self and Church

THESACRAMENTSOFINITIATION

Whydowespeakofsacramentsofinitiation?ThesacramentsofChristianinitiation—Baptism,Con4irmation,andtheEucharist—laythefoundationsofeveryChristianlife.“ThesharinginthedivinenaturegiventousthroughthegraceofChristbearsacertainlikenesstotheorigin,development,andnourishingofnaturallife.ThefaithfularebornanewbyBaptism,strengthenedbythesacramentofCon4irmation,andreceiveintheEucharistthefoodofeternallife.

BymeansofthesesacramentsofChristianinitiation,theythusreceiveinincreasingmeasurethetreasuresofthedivinelifeandadvancetowardtheperfectionofcharity”(PaulVI,ParticipantsintheDivineNature,AAS,63)(Catechism,1212).

WhatisthesigniBicanceofbaptism? HolyBaptismisthebasisofthewholeChristianlife,thegatewaytolifeintheSpirit(vitaespiritualsianua),andthedoorwhichgivesaccesstotheothersacraments.ThroughBaptismwearefreedfromsinandrebornaschildrenofGod;webecomemembersofChrist,areincorporatedintotheChurchandmadesharersinhermission:“BaptismisthesacramentofRegenerationthroughwaterintheword”(RomanCatechismII,2,5)(Catechism,1213).

What does confirmation do for us?

Con4irmationperfectsBaptismalgrace;itisthesacramentwhichgivestheHolySpiritinordertorootusmoredeeplyinthedivine4iliation,incorporateusmore4irmlyintoChrist,strengthenourbondwiththeChurch,associateusmorecloselywithhermission,andhelpusbearwitnesstotheChristianfaithinwordsaccompaniedbydeeds(Catechism,1316

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“Stuff the Backpack”

Women’s Guild Special Backpack Projectfor Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Labelle, Florida

The Women’s Guild is sponsoring a “Stuff the Backpack” event for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in Labelle. It will run through July. The parish serves 300 students 1st through 9th grades

and 130 high school students. The families work long hours, primarily in the agricultural field. It is with great hope that Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish, on behalf of the families and children,

appeals for support with school supplies. The families would appreciate backpacks for the children.

• Hand sanitizers • Wide-ruled loose leaf paper • Highlighters & markers • Pen & pencil boxes or holders zippered

pencil pouches & sharpeners • Pocket folders • Composition notebooks • Reams of copy paper • Package of 3 x 3 Post-it notes

• Backpacks and/or gift cards or checks for purchase of backpacks

• Fiskar primary scissors • Expo markers (black or colored) for white

boards • Small white school glue & glue sticks • Pencils, colored pencils & Crayola Crayons • Sketchy Book Covers • Container of Clorox wipes

We can also use gift cards or checks so we can purchase the items.

Please call Mary Carla at 239-489-3973 if you have questions about this project or want to know more about the Women’s Guild.

The Guild is requesting the items listed below. Please, new items only, and note items recently added.

Please place items in the bin in the narthex and take checks to or mail them to the Parish Office - 12171 Iona Rd. Fort Myers, FL 33908

Daily Readings

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Florida Catholic News Free Digital Edition

Come Sail Away with Father Pat

December 4 - 11, 2021 on

Holland America’s “Nieuw Amsterdam”

The Nieuw Amsterdam is a medium sized cruise ship. We will be leaving about 4 pm from the dock in

Fort Lauderdale (or earlier from the St. Columbkille parking lot - if we have enough passengers to rent our own bus.) We will be stopping in Key West,

Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic and Holland America’s private island of

Half Moon Cay. We will also have 2 relaxing “days at sea”. Father Pat will celebrate Mass on board every day.

Statement from Holland America

As of June 21, 2021, Holland America Line cruises are available for guests who have received their final

dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruises and

have proof of vaccination.

Holland America Line will continue to monitor the latest guidance from the Center of Disease Control and

Prevention, as well as local, state and federal officials in the homeports and ports of call. Onboard protocol and

vaccinations will also be in accordance with CDC

The Florida Catholic is continuing to offer the digital editions of the

paper free of charge.

Visit each week to stay on top of news in the Diocese during this ongoing

global crisis.

Visit digital.thefloridacatholic.org for the latest edition of the

Florida Catholic.

For reservations and further information, please call

Mary Jo Leonard Associated with Travel Edge, a Worldview Travel Company

239-454-0680

Monday: Ex 14:5-18, Ps Ex 15:1b-6, Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Ex 14:21—15:1, Ps Ex 15:8-10, Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, Ps 78:18-19, Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Cor 5:14-17, Ps 63:2-6, Jn 20:1-2 Friday: Ex 20:1-17, Ps 19:8-11, Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8, Ps 50:1b-2, Mt 13:24-30 Sunday 2 Kgs 4:42-44, Ps 145: 10-11, Eph 4:1-6, Jn 6:1-15

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Peace Lutheran Church 15840 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 437-2599 www.peaceftmyers.com

Sunday, July 25

2:00pm A free-will offering will

be accepted.

A wine and cheese reception will follow.

Special Guest Artist Bonnie Lancaster! Yes, these talented musicians are here year-round:

Lee Van Asten, Tom Sullivan, Ed McMahan, Tina Donahue, Kathy Lamade, Marcia Theiss, Carolyn Mijokovic,

Lori Blass-Adams, and last but not least, Ric Jaeggi.

14th Annual Last Sunday in July Concert

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Parenting Pointer Marriage Moment

By Susan Vogtwww.susanvogt.net

If your employment is home based or you are a homemaker, you may have to create your own "marriage friendly" work policies. Agree as to when you will take work phone calls or when it is time to stop WORK and relax together. Of course, if you have young children, you don't fully control your time. You're always on call. Have the spouse who works "outside the home" assist you.

If you want someone to change, encouragement is more effective than criticism. Look for one thing about your child's behavior that you can praise today. This is often easier with toddlers. With older children perhaps you'd like to experiment with sending an e-mail or IM. Use their medium to connect. 101. “In the end, you can only teach the things that you are.” (Max Learner) Is there a habit you would like to nurture in your child? Work on yourself first.

Parenting Pointer

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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 Brian H. Decicco 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 the Military

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.

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 July are :

beef jerky & sunflower seeds

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Adora&onoftheBlessedSacrament

andSacramentoftheSick

Alanon MeetingsTuesdays at 6:30pm & Thursdays at 1:00pm Ministry Center Room 2

The meetings are: 1. Open Speaker/Discussion on Tuesdays at 6:30pm (outside Grotto) 2. Closed Women’s Group on Wednesdays at 7:00pm (MC CD & Zoom) 3. Open Speaker/Discussion on Thursdays at 1:00pm on Zoom 4. Closed Step Discussion on Thursdays at 6:30pm (MC CD), 5. Closed Men’s Discussion on Fridays at 6:30pm (MC CD & Zoom) Open meetings are for anyone interested, and closed meetings are for alcoholics or those who think they may have a problem.

For information call Peggy - 481-3956 or Tom at 239-898-5161. See page 3 Calendar for Zoom contacts.

A.A. Meetings

If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, or are concerned about a loved one, please stop in to an Al-Anon or A.A. Meeting. You may find the answers to some of your questions. Meetings are anonymous, there are no dues or fees, you don’t have to register

or join, and there is no pressure to continue to come.

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of those who are troubled by alcohol use of friends, or family. They share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

For more information call Alicia at 239-848-8773.

Are you interested in meeting with other men to

talk about our faith, blessings, and challenges?

Join us! Tuesdays at 9:00am MC 1 and on Zoom

Please Call Fred at 239-433-1326 for more information.

All men of the parish are welcome to one or both meetings!

Men’s Fellowship

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 239-489-3973

Gospel Forum For Women

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Adora%onoftheBlessedSacramentfrom8:30amto9:30am,

theFirstFridayoftheMonth.PersonalAdora%onintheChapeleverydayfrom8:30amtonoon.

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We are so happy to be back in Cafe Kells for our wonderful Wednesday gatherings. All are invited to join us for fine coffee, pastry and fellowship at Cafe Kells in Iona Hall.

It’s a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones in our beautiful meeting place!

Good News! Cafe Kells Coffee & Pastry

Every Wednesday After 8:00am Mass • Offertory

• Capital Campaign • Miscellaneous Donations • Mass Intentions • Sanctuary Candles • Event Tickets • Memorial Garden We hope you will find this service useful! The Thrift Store does not accept credit cards.

For your convenience St. Columbkille accepts credit cards in the Parish Office for:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

• Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air, and

plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Moist towelettes, garbage bags • Plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers • Prescription medications and water

This list can be added to as needed and in accordance with local agencies recommendations and/or requirements.

Hurricane Season is Now! You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. Below is a list of items recommended as a basic 3 day emergency kit.

If you will need to go to a pet-friendly shelter during an evacuation, make sure you have the

following items ready to go for your pet: current picture, a leash and collar, a sturdy, impact resistant carrier (no soft carriers or makeshift containers). bedding for the carrier, a

two-week supply of food and water, bowls for food and water, your pet vaccination records, (make sure recommended vaccinations are up-to-date) medications, written instructions for feeding and administering medication, Lee County License and other identification (Microchip IDs are encouraged) and toys, chewing objects or other stress relief for your pet. If your favorite four-legged friend is feline, be sure you bring kitty litter and an appropriate container, too. A pet-friendly shelter may be located at South Fort Myers High School at 14020 Plantation Road in Fort Myers or potentially another location, depending on the nature and direction of the storm. Only dogs and cats will be accepted.The shelter is to be used only by people affected by mandatory evacuation orders that are unable to seek other shelter. Pet owners are required to stay at the shelter but will be in separate areas. More information is available online at www.leelostpets.com

Taking Care of Pets in a Storm Hurricane Supply List

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GriefShare Support GroupGriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before.

GriefShare can help. Please join us. Our group will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm on Wednesdays. Anyone can join the group at anytime. We welcome you!

For more information about the GriefShare Bereavement Support Group, please call Deacon Jim at 239-489-3973 or email [email protected].

Stop in soon. We are full of awesome treasures at fabulous prices! We are open 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday and are located in McGregor Point Plaza at the Iona/McGregor intersection. Please call 489-4001 for information and pick ups.

The Thrift Store does not accept credit cards.

Many items are on sale, and there are frequent unadvertised Manager Sales

as new things come in!

Thrift Store Summer Fun!

If you haven’t been in for a while, stop by and enjoy the shop—cool, peaceful, and full of fabulous bargains in clean and excellent condition. Our volunteers iron clothing; clean, scrub and polish items on the housewares shelves; and clean, polish and make small repairs to our furniture!

The quality of our merchandise is second to none and we are sure you’ll find something you like at a price that will make you happy! Stop in soon.

St. Columbkille Thrift Store