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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 7, 2021The Third 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 ListTodd Adams Lilly 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 Kevin Drake, Jr. Linda Duckworth Francis Fedorao Kathy Fraga Mary FrameRee Garland David Gaide Bob Gainer Faith Gansheimer Doris & John Graham Michelle Guastello James (Jimmy) Hanna Brad Handing Jim Hartman 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 in Loving Memory of Richard Lillash
John Krieger John Kruse Raymond Lamy Helen Lednar Tim Lewis Edward Lutz Jeff Mandel Ralph Mongeon A. J. Maranin Joe Majorie Frank Marx Estelle Mastros Marilyn McCormick Jason McKee Sally McPheeters John Meich Merrill Family Tim Merriman Chris Meseina Bradley Mikulski Judy Morehead Reagan Newell Karen Nosseck Mary Oberst 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 6 3:00 - †Al & Mary Balakier, by Richard Balakier
5:00pm - †Sue Anderson, by John Walls
Sunday, March 7 7:00am - People of St. Columbkille
9:00am - †William Gimley, Frank & Mary Haneline 11:00am - †Adelaide Ward, by her family
12:30pm - †Angelo Sordilli, by his wife & family 5:30pm - †Nancy Duncan, by her cousin Ann Wharton
†Ann Ricci, by her husband Daniel †Gene Kasper, by his wife Mary
†Donald Cushing, by Mary Scofic †Rick Magner, by his mother & sisters Cindy& Jodi
Monday, March 8 8:00am - †Margaret McDonald, by Dorothy Kwicklis
Tuesday, March 9 8:00am - †Danny Swift, by his family
Wednesday, March 10 8:00am - †. Peggy McDonald, by her sons James & Robert
Thursday, March 11 8:00am - †Rex L. Schad, by his grandparents
Friday, March 12 8:00am - †Joseph Breckner, by his wife Marlene
Saturday, March 13 3:00 - Ken Sushil Special Intention, by the 3pm Ushers
5:00pm - †Sal Alesi, by Bob & Adele Bove
Sunday, March 14 7:00am - People of St. Columbkille
9:00am - Vocations for Priests, 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
The Recently Deceased: Julian Castello, Carolyn Reinertson & Peter Schoenberg
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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 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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A Parish Mission Retreat directed by Fr. Vincent Fortunato O.F.M. Cap.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, March 8, 9 & 10 Daily Mass at 8:00am
and Preaching at 6:00pm to 8:00pm - in Church - All Three Days
Fr. Vincent Fortunato O.F.M. Cap. is an ordained priest with the Capuchin Franciscan Friars. He has served his community for 20 years in Formation Ministry and as Provincial Minister for 6 years. He has an M. Div. degree from Darlington Seminary and a MA degree in Spirituality from Creighton University. He has certifications in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats. He has taught Spiritual Direction at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall and Washington Theological Union. Fr. Vinny with Fr. Joe Kelly teach a Seminar on Spiritual Direction to Seminary Spiritual Directors for the Institute of Priestly Formation at Creighton University. He is a preacher for Parish Missions and retreats and is a Missionary of Mercy. Presently he is a parochial vicar at St. Ann’s in Hoboken NJ.
If You Build It They Will ComeMonday Staying in the comfort Zone – Doing my normal routine without risk.
Tuesday Stepping out of the Boat – Entering into Conversion.
Wednesday Going the Distance – Listening to the voice of God into a new direction.
Parish Mission Retreat
If You Build It They Will Come
#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 12 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 93 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!
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 a 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: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b, Ps 42:2-3, Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43, Ps 25:4-5b, Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9, Ps 147:12-13, Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28, Ps 147: 12-13, Mt 5:17-19 Friday: Hos 14:2-10, Ps 81:6c-11b, Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6, Ps 51:3-4, Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Chr 36:14-16, Ps 137:1-6, Eph 2:4-10, Jn3:14-21
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
Pornography is one of the leading causes of addictions, abuse, adultery, divorce, and even human trafficking: it is, in short, a pervasive evil inflicting grave wounds on our families. Pornography creates unsafe environments for children and confuses others about attitudes towards sex and marriage. It is a moral issue. For this reason, March 7 has been designated as Safe Haven Sunday in the Diocese of Venice. This day for awareness will give an opportunity to address the harmfulness of pornography in marriages, families, and culture, while providing helpful resources for all.
Detailed information about the implementation of this program will be shared in the coming weeks through your Parishes. If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Harkey, Diocesan Coordinator of Family Life at [email protected] or 941-484-9543.
Safe Haven Sunday March 7, 2021
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Another Way to Give Online to St. Columbkillego to app store or google - download online giving phone app - click open
after open - click register on search screen click enter organization ID
enter the number 454 - click search
St. Columbkille Parish will appear -click on address
finish your personal registration information
If you need further assistance please call Sergio Figueroa at 239-489-3973.
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Youth Group met last Sunday in Iona Hall to talk about forgiveness. During Lent this common theme led them to discuss if there are “unforgivable” sins and how we can love like Jesus.
They played the game "Lava" and thought if the lava on the floor was sin, how were the stepping stones like God?
The youth also contemplated an Examination of Conscience, wrote down their sins, and with Father Lorenzo's help, they burned them in a beautiful service. It was a blessed night.
Like us on St. Columbkille Facebook
Meeting & Lenten Reconciliation
Youth Group meets each Sunday after 5:30pm Mass in the Ministry Center - Youth Room. All Middle School & High School Students are welcome! For information please call Manya at 239-489-3972 or email [email protected]
We are always looking for people who want to help at the store. If you are interested come in or call and ask for Marion. If you are redecorating, don’t forget that we need merchandise in good condition, and that our profits go to local folks in need.
We are located in McGregor Point Shopping Center at the Iona/McGregor intersection. We are open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday.
For information or pickups please call 239-489-4001.
St. Columbkille Thrift Store News If you are just getting in from “Up North” be sure to visit your Thrift Store! The store is filled with gently used items- priced to sell. Stop in soon! You are sure to find something you like and we will be happy to see you.
Year End Statements Statements for 2020 are ready and can be
picked up at the Parish Office. If you would like yours sent, please call 489-3973. If you
would prefer an email, please contact [email protected].
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 Join us! Mondays at 7:00pm on Zoom
& Wednesdays at 9am-10:30am Ministry Center Room 1
No commitment or obligation to join. 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 8th Zoom meeting is canceled because of our Parish Mission.
The Wednesday 9:00am meeting will be in person in MC 1 and on Zoom.
Men’s Fellowship
Special CollectionsThis Weekend - March 6 & 7Building Maintenance Fund
March 13 & 14Catholic Relief Services
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St. Columbkille
Thrift Store
Special Manager Sales!We have frequent unadvertised specials so there is always something on sale at your Thrift Store. The Manager Sales right now are on Furniture, Lamps, Pictures and Linens!
