Welcome to Our Family - Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church

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Welcome to Our Family - Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church
April 28, 2013
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Welcome to Our Family
St. John welcomes 55 new families who have registered with our parish since early February.
Bommarito Family
Victor & Linda Grijalva
Jack & Frances Nalipinski
Francis J. & Therese Brennan
Marita Haas
Margaret Oberfell
Stephen P. & Rita Cahillane
Thomas & Jennifer Hecker
Palmateer Family
John & Gayle Callahan
Luca Hickman
Daviles Bien-Aime & Roseline Petit-Frere
Nicholas & Faye Caracci
Roberto Hyndiuk
Joan Puleo
Philip & Jesse Carkhuff
Frank & Jacquelyn James
Arthuro & Joanna Renzi
Janard & Deborah Clemente
Jose Jimenez
Susan Rocher
Paul & Alexis Colianni
Andrew & Melissa Kane
Patrick & Jeane Rosmonowski
Greg & Darlene Conrad
Norah King
Sattler Family
Jennifer Cox
Thomas J. & Margaret Mary Kirsch Robert & Lucy Sheldon
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DeFillippo
Pedro & Karen Lacruz-Echeverria
Chris Smith Family
DeJesus Family
Peter & Susan Manion
Carol Swank
Donnelly Family
Jan Manning
David & Linday Tesniarz
Stephen & Gladis Dodson
Mandi Marzucco
Thomas & Ginny Tette
Theodore & Renate Doederlein
William & Carol Mayer
Lawrence & Kathleen Tomaielly
Falany Family
Jody McCarthy
Martha Valcarcel
Caroline Fraser
Ashley McLean
Debbie Witt
Alexander & Elizabeth Giaquinto
Randy & Carolyn McNichols
M. Louise Goodwin
Thomas & Katrina Moreland
625 111th Avenue North, Naples, FL 34108 • Phone 239.566.8740 • Fax 239.566.9117
www.SaintJohnTheEvangelist.com • E-mail: info@SaintJohnTheEvangelist.com
Daily Masses: 8 & 9 a.m.; Saturday Mass: 8 a.m.
Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil: 3 & 5 p.m. — Sunday: 7, 9, 11:15 a.m., 1:15 & 5 p.m.
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Mass for Deceased (+) and Special Intentions
April 27, 2013 Saturday
8:00 AM + Richard F. Schroeder
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Vigil Mass
+ George Keefe
+ Rosario Panebianco
Requested by
Susan McMahon & Sonia Rishi
Family
April 28, 2013 Sunday
7:00 AM + Paul Witsken
Mimi LeBeau
9:00 AM + Al & Joan Moser
Children
11:15 AM For Our Parishioners
1:15 PM + Jim Ray
Audrey Ray
5:00 PM + Fr. Dan Dynski
Florence
Wine & Host in Memory of Noe Calderon ~ Requested by Mary Asta
April 29, 2013 Monday
8:00 AM + William Kegaly
9:00 AM + Albert & Velma Moran
May 1, 2013 Wednesday
8:00 AM + Alfred Gaddis
9:00 AM + Raymond Starke
Dorothy Daly
Grecko & Farnsworth Families
Thursday Marty A.
Chuck + Carl Rechtsteiner
Family
May 3, 2013 Friday
8:00 AM + Cecilia & William Schultz
9:00 AM + Edward Boldon
May 4, 2013 Saturday
8:00 AM + Mary Mazarella
Vigil Mass
+ Reginald Metcalf
+ Bob Judy
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Monday, April 29, 2013
St. Catherine of Siena
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26
Judy & Joe Sederio
Ned & Mary Lou Leibig
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Vigil Mass
Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Peggy & Jack Kegaly
Mary & Jim Moran
April 30, 2013 Tuesday
8:00 AM + Kate Hotaling
9:00 AM + Merrily Ray
May 2, 2013 8:00 AM
9:00 AM
SPECIAL OBSERVANCES AND
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14
William & Joanne Schroeder
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
St. Pius V
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
St. Joseph the Worker
Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
or (for memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
Thursday, May 2, 2013
St. Athanasius; National Day of Prayer
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Joanie Schultz Peter, Jay & Sandi
Dan & Sue Wagner
Friday, May 3, 2013
Ss. Philip and James; First Friday
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Randy, Melanie & Boys
Loretta & Savawna
Saturday, May 4, 2013
First Saturday
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
May 5, 2013 Sunday
7:00 AM + Thomas M. Walsh
Madeline & Jack Gaffey
9:00 AM + Al & Joan Moser
Children
11:00 AM For Our Parishioners
1:00 PM + Jim Ray
Audrey Ray
3:00 PM Special Mass of Anointing
5:00 PM + Prince Guy Sr.
Mel & Family
Altar Flowers in Memory of Charlie Stanton ~ Requested by Barbara & Frank Stanton
Vigil Mass
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
FREE Nursery Care for children ages 1 to 5 available during the following Mass times: Saturday Vigil
3:00 and 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 and 5:00 p.m. The nursery is located in the
PLC, classrooms 5 and 6. A trained childcare provider is in attendance during these nursery hours.
Homebound: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available at any time to
bring Holy Communion to the homebound. Contact Maureen Wurtz 593.0475
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Ladies of Charity Invest Ten New Members
The Ladies of Charity of St. John the Evangelist, Naples,
invested ten new members on March 15 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass
celebrated by Fr. John.
Deacon Rob Chalhoub, chaplain of the organization, with the
assistance of President Val Matulis and Vice President Anne
Michaels, installed the following women: Caroline Bishop,
Louise Dodd, Joan Johnson, Barbara Kavney, Genevieve King,
Jeanne Meleo, Lee Myalls, Sandie O’Connor, Linda Salava,
Ellen Hooper.
Fr. John also presided over the installation of the new slate
of officers: President is MarieElaina Mullin, Vice-President
– MaryEllen Sabol, Secretary – Kathy Kasper, and Treasurer Anne Michaels.
During Mass each inductee received a beautiful silver Crucifix
and the Ladies of Charity of the U.S.A. Manual. Following
Mass the members, Fr. John and Deacon Rob enjoyed a
deliciously catered brunch.
Their Mission Statement reflects their commitment to service to
the poor:
“Recognizing that each life is a gift from God, and that
we are called by God to do this work on earth, we gather
together bonded by God’s love, to share His love and our
own unique God-given talents to serve our community. We
strive to preach the gospel by our actions in humble service
to others.”
The Ladies of Charity are involved in numerous outreach
projects in Collier County. On Wednesday and Thursday of
each week two different groups of six to ten women carpool
to the RCMA Community School of Immokalee. Each lady is
assigned up to five students for one-on-one help with reading.
Simply listening to the child read aloud, offering encouragement
and giving helpful hints to improve their skills has proved to be
an invaluable help to these youngsters.
Members of the group attend monthly Masses at three local
assisted living/ nursing homes, provide friendly visits and
perform simple errands for the elderly and homebound, as
well as serve at the Guadalupe Center’s soup kitchen and St.
Matthew’s House one day each month.
A hugely successful bicycle drive organized by Val Matulis
provided 226 bikes to the children in Immokalee, while their
efforts to raise funds for the soup kitchens they service produced
almost $8,000 in donations from the St. John the Evangelist
parishioners. These funds will be shared by Casa Maria or St.
Matthew’s House soup kitchens during the summer months
when donations slow down.
Mentoring young women residents of Providence House and
supporting their efforts to become self-sufficient in their careers
and successful in their life choices is another ongoing project.
The Ladies of Charity always welcome new members whether
seasonal or full-time residents. The Lord may be calling you
to this ministry. If you are interested in joining the Ladies of
Charity check the Sunday Bulletin for contact information
regarding the next meeting on the second Friday of October,
2013.
text submitted by Joanne McAneny, Ladies of Charity
photos by Ladies of Charity
Ladies of Charity New Members with officers: Front
Row from left to right: Genevieve King, Mary Ellen
Sabol, Jeanne Meleo, Joan Johnson, Caroline Bishop,
Louise Dodd and Ellen Hooper. Back Row from left to
right: Kathy Kasper, Barbara Kavney, Linda Salava,
Lee Myalls, Sandra O’Connor, MarieElaina Mullin, Val
Matulis, Anne Michaels.
(Far Left) The new slate of officers
are: Vice-President Mary Ellen Sabol,
President Marie Elaina Mullin,
Outgoing President Val Matulis,
Secretary Kathy Kasper, and Treasurer
Anne Michaels.
(Immediate Left) The 2012 bike drive.
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Parish Clergy
Fr. John J. Ludden, Pastor
Fr. Len Gioeli Associate
Fr. Thomas Kelly
Associate
Deacon Hal Brenner
Deacon Rob Chalhoub
Deacon Frank Paniccia
Deacon Forrest Wallace
Deacon Al Groh
Senior Status
Sacraments of the Church
Sacrament of Baptism
The Diocese requires that parents
seeking baptism for their child attend a
baptism preparation class. To schedule a
baptism class, parents must be registered
practicing members of St. John’s for a
minimum of two months. Classes are
offered once a month and baptisms are
celebrated on the first and third Sundays
of each month after the 1:15 p.m. Mass.
Please call the parish office to register for
a class. Upon completion of the class and
fulfillment of the godparent requirements,
parents may schedule a baptism date.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Those who wish to be married in our
parish must complete the Marriage
Preparation Program. The Diocese
requires a six month notice.
Anointing of the Sick/Funeral
Arrangements
Call the parish office 566.8740. If the
office is closed the answering machine
will provide an emergency phone number
for you to reach a priest.
Mass Cards
Selections of cards are
available in the parish office.
Mass Intentions
We are currently accepting
intentions for 2013.
All Administrative Staff
239.566.8740
Phone: 239.566.8740
Fax: 239.566.9117
General Manager
Scott Schlossberg: 566.1678
Fax: 239.325.2100
Administrative Assistant & Records
Melanie Harrison: Ext. 113
Assistant to the Pastor
Martha Oram: Ext. 123
Pastoral Musician and Liturgist
Tom Oram: Ext. 179
Choir Director
Ellie Roberts: 682.5609
Sacristan
Lorna Woonsam: Ext. 133
Communications
Kathy Sims: Ext. 128
Memorial Garden
Scott Schlossberg: Ext. 114
Religious Boutique
Jackie Gibson: 325.2107
Director of Maintenance
Marcos Burgoa: Ext. 117
Education Staff
Director of Faith Formation
Margie Lynch: 514.2927
Director of Youth Ministry
Bill Maguire: 566.8740, Ext. 177
Director of RCIA
Margie Lynch: 514.2927
Family Ministry
Charlene Youngs: 566.8740 Ext: 134
email staff members at:
info@SaintJohnTheEvangelist.com
Parish Registration
Parish Registration Forms are available
on the tables in the church narthex, in
the parish office and on the website:
saintjohntheevangelist.com Click on
the Welcome tab on the top left side and
scroll down to Forms. Return to office.
Altar Flowers and/or Host & Wine
We have 2014 Mass availability
and 2013 wine and host and flowers
availability. Stop by the parish office
to offer the wine and host and/or the
altar flowers in memory or in honor
of your loved ones.
Parish Information…
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Business Office is located in the
PLC (behind the Church)
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
625 111th Avenue North
Naples, FL 34108
Contact Information
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Administrative Office Hours are:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Office closed Noon - 1 p.m.)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
(until all are heard)
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Masses:
3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses:
7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,
11:15 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Contemporary Mass
For Our Records
We need your help to keep our records current.
If there are any births, deaths, marriages,
moves, etc. in your family, please notify the
front office at 239.566.8740 or email: info@
saintjohntheevanglist.com
Thank you!
Bulletin Submission
Please submit all ordinary time submission
requests by Thursday at 10:00 a.m. 10
days prior to the Sunday publication you
are requesting. You can e-mail: kathys@
saintjohntheevangelist.com or drop your
submission off in the parish office.
Mission Statement
The spirit-filled community of St. John the Evangelist is
committed to following the teachings of Jesus Christ and
the Catholic Church through stewardship and serving its
parishioners, the community and those most in need.
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First communicants are cordially invited
to participate in the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Following the Homily during the 11:00 a.m. Family Mass
First Communicants are welcome to wear their First Holy Communion attire.
All children are invited to participate in the ceremony.
Please complete the form and place it in the collection basket or return to the parish office by Friday, May 3.
Parent’s or Guardian’s Name
Phone Number
Email Address
For more information, please contact Charlene Youngs at 566.8740 ext. 134
New Summer Mass Schedule for Sunday
and Daily Masses Goes into Effect May 5
Daily Masses
Sunday Masses
Times for Sunday Masses will change
beginning Sunday, May 5. Sunday
Masses will be at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with the
Contemporary Mass at 5:00 p.m. Saturday
Vigil Mass times remain the same at 3:00
p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Times for daily Masses will change
beginning Monday, May 6. Daily Mass
Monday through Friday will be at 8:30
a.m. There will no longer be two daily
Masses.
Saturday Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. with
confessions at 8:30 a.m.
A Special Mass of
Anointing Sunday,
May 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Are you, or someone you
know, in need of healing?
Whether physical, emotional,
or spiritual healing is needed,
yu are not alone, nor are you
without the grace and mercy
of God. Please join Fr. John
and your parish family for this
powerful Mass of healing on
Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m.
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Saint John Welcomes Seven Newly Baptized
In the first four months of this year, Saint John
welcomed seven newly baptized into the parish.
January 3
January 29
Susannah Marshall Oram
Gabriel Christopher McDonnell
Logan James Daniels
February 16 Sophie Thuy Khuc
February 16 Devin Greyson Tran
February 23 Landon Matthew Knott
April 1
April 6
Logan James Daniels
Randy Dwayne Harrison II
Susannah Marshall Oram
Landon Matthew Knott
Randy Dwayne Harrison II
Life Matters
I hope no one really missed this column last week. The
launch of the Spiritual Adoption program was the big Life
news of last week. I'm hoping everyone has a newly adopted
unborn baby to pray for and protect as we follow his or her
development in this column and online. The Respect Life
committee has also ordered some posters to keep track of our
babies' development.
I was hoping to bypass the other big news on the Pro-Life
front, that being the trial of the now infamous Dr. Kermit
Gosnell in Philadelphia. I am hoping you are aware of this
story, but if you are getting your news exclusively from the
mainstream media, chances are you know very little of the
house of horrors this abortion doctor has run for almost 35
years. According to The N.Y. Times, this is “a local story” and
they are not covering it. CBS and NBC have both pretty much
ignored the story. It is so bad, that the non-coverage of this
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major news event has become a story of its own.
In a nutshell, Dr. Gosnell is on trial for the murder of seven
infants and one mother. If these eight lives had been taken
by a gun, we would be hearing about every detail of every
movement leading up to their deaths. But these lives were
taken by a doctor, sworn to do no harm. Is it possible the
media is beginning to see the hypocrisy of their stance?
I doubt it. Let's remember to pray for all the victims of
abortion. Dr. Gosnell's trial helps us remember that these are
live babies, often viable, and vulnerable women who feel
they have nowhere else to turn, who are the real victims of
abortion. God bless you and keep praying to bring an end to
this grisly practice in our country.
Don't forget to pray for your adopted baby!!
article submitted by Loretta Judy, Respect Life
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Conferences and Fun on Tap for This Summer
Camp Covecrest: Middle School Youth Ministry. Camp Covecrest: We
are looking for sponsors to help our middle school students attend the best
Catholic summer camp in the country. Full sponsorship for one child is $600.
We are gratefully accepting partial scholarship of any amount! Please indicate
Middle School Summer Trip in the memo line of your check. God bless!
Steubenville Youth Conference: High School Youth
Ministry. We are looking for sponsors to help our high school
students attend the best Catholic Youth Conference in the
nation. Full sponsorship for one student is. We are gratefully
accepting partial sponsorships of any amount! Please indicate
High School Summer Trip in the memo line of your check.
God bless!
Last week’s Bible on the Beach with our high school youth group was a blast. About 25 of us walked down to Delanor
Wiggins for some ultimate football, swimming and chilling at the beach. Bible on the Beach gives teens the opportunity
to experience God through the beauty of his creation and his Word. We practice an ancient Christian form of reading the
Bible called Lectio Divina. Students learn how to read Scripture in a slow, prayerful manner that enables God’s Word to
penetrate their hearts and transform their lives.
Ultimate
football!
Stay tuned for upcoming Summer events, including:
• Ice Skating at Germain Arena
• Bowling
• Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
• Mini-Golf
• Bible on the Beach
Bill Maguire
Director of Youth Ministry
bill@saintjohntheevangelist.com
239.566.8740, ext 177
239.330.5955 mobile
High School Youth meets Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the ballroom
Middle School Youth meets Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Claussen Center Seminar Room
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Altar Servers:
Bill Maguire
566.8740, Ext. 177
Arts & Liturgical Environment:
Kay Sanfelippo
949.7122
Calling & Caring:
Deacon Al Groh 566.8740 ext. 125
Bible Story Time. Bible stories, crafts, prayer
and fun Mondays, 10 - 11 a.m., in PLC preschool classroom. Parents and children ages
0-5 years old welcome. Jennifer Grenardo:
grenardo@comcast.net
Knitting & Crocheting. Tuesdays from 10 Noon: Want to learn? We are a service group that
knits & crochets to benefit those in need: blankets
for soldiers, hats for cancer patients, baby hats &
booties & prayer shawls. Anne Orem: 566.9636
Bible Teaching. Lectors and friends convene
Saturdays, 10 a.m., Claussen Center for relevant
Bible teaching and retelling of the Scriptures.
Join us in acquiring greater understanding of the
weekly readings and growing in faith with us.
Victor: 290.9090
Ladies of Charity. Meets the second Friday of
every month, volunteers in Immokalee schools,
the Guadalupe soup kitchen and clothing bank
and visits local nursing homes to assist residents
who want to attend Mass. For friendly visits and
simple errands for the homebound, call Dianne
Pesce at 630.571.0707. If interested in joining,
call Marie Elaina Mullin: 273.1702.
Eucharistic Ministry
Ernest Woonsam
947.8618
Homebound
Maureen Wurtz
593.0475
Greeters & Ushers:
John Smith 598.2306
Choirs:
Adult Choir of St. John the Evangelist.
Rehearsals Wednesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Residents and seasonals welcome. Tom Oram:
566.8740
Jamaica Mission:
Al & Ann Kerns
514.1553
Children’s Choir of St. John the Evangelist.
Rehearsals Wednesdays, 5:00 to 5:25 p.m. Grades
1-5. Tom Oram: 566.8740
Lectors:
Victor Yepez
290.9090
Daily Mass Lectors:
Rosemary Slevin
596.7057
Pastoral Council:
Jack Kindsvater jkinds@me.com
Prayer Group: Linda Reilly
821.8982
Respect Life:
Rosemary Erickson
597.3941
Stewardship Council:
Bob Claussen naplesrgc@gmail.com
Contemporary Choir of St. John the Evangelist.
Rehearsals Sundays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Grades 6-12
especially welcome. Tom Oram: 566.8740
Circle of Comfort. If you have cancer, or are
taking care of someone who does, you may be
facing challenges that may leave you feeling
overwhelmed, frightened, alone and in need of
comfort. Let us share our experience of faith,
strength and prayer with you. We help each other
live one day at a time through encouragement,
prayer, laughter or whatever it takes to bring
comfort to each other. Jim or Darlene 495.9741
Cursillistas. Third Tuesday monthly at 7:30 p.m.
The Naples area Ultreya meets at St. William’s
Ministry Center, Seagate Drive. All Cursillistas
and visitors welcome. Loretta Judy: 596.2291
Mah Jong. Wednesday, Noon - 3 p.m. Beginners
welcome. Joan Scariotti: 594.0994
Men’s Club. Group of dedicated men (with the
superb assistance from their ladies) who assist the
Pastor and the parish. Meetings are the second
Thursday of the month, 2-3 p.m.. New members
welcome. Andy Sanfelippo: 949.7122
Gospel Forum. Group of men who join together
to discuss the following Sunday’s gospel and its
application to everyday life. Prayer and casual
discussion of various spiritual writings follows.
Pizza and soft drinks offered. Meets Wednesdays
from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in PLC. Scott Baier: 877.9784
or Chet Lucarelli: 289.2807
Narcotics Anonymous. Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday, 8 p.m. PLC.
Philothea. Women ages 20-45 meet to support
& encourage one another through the joys &
struggles of life, work & motherhood in Christian
environment. Alternate Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m.
Martha Oram: 566.8740, ext. 123
Pinochle. Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Angie Cornelius:
498.4512
Adult Faith Enrichment Ministry.
Develops programs for adults to grow
as Catholics through activities such
as retreats, small groups meetings,
lectures, seminars, social action and
workshops. Stephanie Wardein:
289.5541; Perpetualimagesofnaples@
gmail.com
Divine Gift Boutique (located across from the
ladies restroom). Saturday: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday:
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Jackie
Gibson: 325.2107
AGA (Alienated Grandparents
Anonymous). Provides information
and support to grandparents who feel
alienated or estranged from access to their
grandchildren. First Thursdays at 1 p.m.
in the library and third Thursdays at 7
p.m. in the PLC ballroom. aga-fl.org
Evangelization. Designed to psychologically
bring back individuals who have left the Catholic
Church. Deacon Al: 566.8740, ext. 125
Respect Life. A group of parishioners committed
to protecting the sanctity of life in all of its
stages. They coordinate all respect life activities
within the parish as well as outreach to the
community. Meets the second Tuesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m. in the Claussen Center.
Rosemary Erickson: 597.3941
Families Helping Families. Mondays at 3 p.m.
For families with a member who has a problem
with alcohol &/or drugs. This is a small caring
group to talk & answer questions. Bill: 732.5979
Sewing Group. Meets to sew for needy children
on Wednesdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in room 1 of
the PLC. New members are invited. Nancy Cote:
514.0410
Grief Support. Sessions will be on the following
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in room 13 of the Claussen
Center: April 23, May 14 and May 28. Dee:
594.7193
St. Vincent de Paul. Meets first and third
Tuesdays after 8:30 a.m. Mass in PLC. Bill
Smart: 566.8740
AA. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. PLC.
Al-Anon. Monday 9 to 10 a.m.;
Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday beginners, 11:30 a.m.; and noon
- discussion; all in PLC. Carol:
804.306.5323
Ala-Teen. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. PLC.
Arimatheans. A group of
caring parishioners who support
parishoners by attending funerals
as representation of our faith
community. Virginia: 597.7687
Knights of Columbus St. John Council 11281.
Last Monday of every month: St. John K of C
Officers. First Monday of every month. Regular
meetings begin at 7 p.m. Visiting Knights
are welcome. Paul Barrus, Grand Knight:
609.741.4593
Knights of Columbus Arthur J. Corr Assembly
3308. Meeting are third Tuesday of every month
at 7:30 p.m. Visiting Knights are invited. S/K
John A. Fazackerley FN 495.5380
Sing-A-Long at Nursing Facilities. Jayne Potter:
597.5483
Third Order of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Lay
Carmelites. Phyllis Gryskiewicz, 566.7307
Women’s Bible Study. Thursday mornings at
9:30 a.m. in the Library and Monday evenings
in Room 3 and 4 in the PLC. We are currently
studying the book “Come and See The Gospel
of St. Mark” by Emmaus Road Publishing. You
are welcome to join at any time. Linda Reilly:
821.8982
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Prayer Groups
Cenacle of Life Prayer Group
Blessed John Paul II said “a great prayer for
Life is urgently needed!” Cenacle participants
pray for an end to the Culture of Death
every Tuesday evening, 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.,
in the Adoration Chapel. In the powerful
presence of the Blessed Sacrament, we offer
10 mysteries of the rosary and related prayers
and we fast one day a week on our own. All
are welcome! Please call the parish office for
the Chapel code.
Centering Prayer /Lectio Divina
Forty-five minutes of peaceful, silent and
beautiful prayer and contemplation. Only
your quiet presence is needed. Mondays: 5:30
p.m., Room 15 Claussen Center. Tuesdays:
6:00 p.m., Room 15, Claussen Center.
Centering Prayer will meet in the Parish
Library on Wednesday mornings following
the 9:00 a.m. Mass (9:45 a.m.).
THROUGH THE DARKNESS
BRING US TO THE LIGHT
Please pray for our loved ones who are
serving in the military:
Lcpl. Francisco
H. Hammer
Alvarenga
U.S. Marine Corp *
U.S. Marines
LAV Recon
Sp. Petrus Botha
Specialist Douglas
U.S. Army
Hennessy
U.S. Army
S. Isaiah Brutus
Marine Lt. Colonel
U.S. Air Force
Brian Howlett
Ensign Stuart
U.S. Marine Corp
Campbell
David Jensen
U.S. Navy
Lt. John Meyers
Bradley N. Chartier
U.S. Army
U.S. Army
LCpl. Randy A.
BM2 Charley
Novak (USMC)
Davidson
U.S. Navy (USS
LCpl. Ryan D.
Samuel B. Roberts)
Novak (USMC)
Sgt. Anthony J.
Ryan D. Novak
Diamante
(USMC)
U.S. Army, (Serving in
Lt. Martin Palmer
Afghanistan)
U.S. Army
Joshua Emmons
1Lt. Robert Pedrigi
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
Lt. Colin Flood
Lt. Joseph Schafer
U.S. Army, Special
U.S. Army
Forces
Lt. Bernardo Garcia Lt. Gregory Spencer
U.S. Army, (Serving
U.S. Marines
in Afghanistan)
Lt. Joseph Gilig
1st Marine Division * Lt. Kelly Spencer
U.S. Air Force
LAV Recon
Houng Tran
Cpl. Dylan Granza
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Ranger
IT2 Jason E.
Specialist Shelby
Tydingco (USN)
Granza
U.S. Army
Co. Glenn Yeck
U.S. Navy (Serving in
Sgt. Patrick
Afghanistan)
Let Us Pray…
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Divine Will Prayer Group
Are you hungering and thirsting for the Lord. Come.
Grow in the knowledge of his most adorable will
where you will be filled to overflowing with his
love. The group meets on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. in the
Claussen Center, room 15. Linda Reilly: 821.8982
Pray The Rosary & The Chaplet
of Divine Mercy
We pray every morning in the Church
except Sunday. We begin 45 minutes
before Mass. Please join us. (We have
printed guides with the prayers.)
Liturgy of the Hours
Members of the third order of Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Lay Carmelites pray the Morning Prayer
after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
St. John Charismatic Prayer Group
“Blazing Hearts”
Prayer group meets Wednesdays at 9:30
a.m. in cry room. Linda Reilly: 821.8982
PRAYER LIST
Let us pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Joan Abele
Tom Abele
Jacob Andrew
Mike Arnold
Agatha Barczynski
Jerry Barton
Linda Berry
Mary Bessner
Loretta Brauen
Dorothy Brozoza
Emelda Brunne
Frank & Loretta
Caprice
Kathleen Caputo
Christine Cassara
Members of the
Claussen Family
Anturo Ciro
Dotty Combs
Paul Conte
Nancy Corboy
Edna D’Antuono
Shawn Danu
Connie D’Mucci
Jim Diamante
Carol Dickeson
Joseph
DiFrancisco
Nancy Dineen
Alexandria Dolkas
Ann Early
Ann Marie Esposito
Tiffany Feidler
Troy Feidler
Donna Flynn
Jim Follese
Andrew Fournier
David Gates
John & Julia Giblin
Tim Hagan
Kathleen Hall
Jeff Helminski
Monica Henkel
Karen Hohne
Charlotte Hollohan
Betty Horkey
Cheryl & Jeff Horkey
Ashley Hotle
Val Hunt
Dora Jones
Yvonne Keenan
Sr. Margaret Ann
Kelley
Agness Kosloski
John C. Lee
Natasha Lee
Mary Lenick
William Line
Mr. & Mrs. Louser
Edward Malloy
Ann Maniuszko
Kim Marino
Pat Martell
Dr. Enrique and
Teresa Lozano de
Martinez
Judy Mazza
Sharon McCarthy
Bill McConnell
John J. McGuire
Chris McKibben
Bob McEvoy
Margaret
McGinness
Carolyn McNichols
Mildred Morrison
Louis Naumoff
Peter Nicoletta
Linda Oblinski
Tyler Ostos
Tom Peterson
Irene Pires
Joe Pohorer
Kimberly Porter
Peter Renucci
Charles Roberts
Tony Ross
Anthony Russo
Cathy Schloendorn
Claire Scott
Kysea Scott
Carol Seiffert
Judy Shea
Jane & Bob
Shengulet
Teresa Shengulet
Jack Skoviak
Jean Smith
Jeff Smith
Kay Sullivan
Robert Sulski
Pat Sutter
Tara and Children
Rita Taranto
Patricia Trapnell
Peter Tunucci
Robert Ullen
Dolores Varone
Pat & Heloisa
Velasquez
To submit a two-week prayer request call 566.8740,
email: info@saintjohntheevangelist.com,
or complete the form below and return it to the parish office.
Please add to the PRAYER LIST
Name__________________________________________________________________________
Please Print
Requested by___________________________________________________________________
Your Phone Number____________________________________Date_____________________
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Last Friday, 458 parishioners packed
the ballroom for our annual Reverse
Raffle. I would like to make one final
THANK YOU to those who purchased
tickets to this marvelous event. Now
that many of you have experienced
what a fun time was had by all, selling
tickets next year should not be such
a struggle. We made winners out of
approximately 25 attendees, although as it turns out, there
was only one BIG winner, claiming the entire $10,000.00
prize. After drawing the first 290 tickets, the remaining 10
ticket holders were invited to come up to the dance floor for
the grand finale. Unfortunately, three of the
final 10 were not in attendance so we continued
drawing tickets. When we were down to the
final two tickets, there was one person present
and one that chose not to attend. As it turns
out, Carol Swank was the last person standing
and claimed the entire $10,000.00 grand prize.
Carol Slater claimed the $750.00 side board
prize, while Tom & Ginny Tette claimed the
$1,500.00 side board prize.
After realizing that she had indeed won the
grand prize, Carol was ecstatic and speechless
at the same time. Ironically, Carol (a seasonal
resident) just registered at the parish only two
weeks ago. Asked what she was going to do
with her new found fortune, Carol gave a truly
selfless response. Carol is a member of a parish in Virginia
which is over 150 years old. The roof on her northern church
is in total disrepair and needs to be completely replaced. She
is giving the entire $10,000.00 to this parish in order to replace
the roof. She called her Pastor on Sunday morning and told
him the great news. This is a truly heartwarming story and
another example of the amazing parishioners we have within
our parish. Congratulations Carol and thank you
for your act of kindness.
Kathy Sims (our bulletin editor) producing the electronic
version of our bulletin in house. She then sends the finished
version to Messner Publications. The digital version is then
sent to a machine where plates are made. Only one plate
is made for every four pages of our bulletin. The plates (8
for each four page run) are then inserted onto the press and
the color enhancement process begins. Nearly 500 pages
will print before the acceptable version is set. This process
is repeated seven times in the case of our bulletin, which is
28 pages. Once all eight copies (four pages per copy) are
completed, they are sent to a machine which cuts the sheet
into four pages. A collating machine then arranges the bulletin
which is then sent to a stapling machine. Finally, the finished
(Left) Fr. John presents Carol Swank with her
$10,000 grand prize. (Above) Reverse Raffle
winners: Tom Tette - $1,500.00 side board;
Carol Swank - grand prize; and Carol Slater $750.00 side board.
product is then boxed and shipped via FedEx to St. John the
Evangelist. I felt it worthwhile to let everyone know exactly
what goes into the process of producing our new bulletin.
You are all aware that our parking lot has been the subject
of numerous discussions over the years. Ironically, after
completing the Claussen Center in 2006, there is more than
I would like to give a “shout out” to the members
of our youth ministry that helped with seating
all of our 458 guests at the Reverse Raffle. This
was a chaotic scene and your efforts helped this
process run very smoothly.
Last week I alluded to the fact that I was attending
the grand opening of Messner Publications’ new
facility which houses their million dollar press
which produces our bulletin. I have included
several pictures of the press as well as a picture
of the paper roll which ultimately becomes our
bulletin. I was blown away by the entire process.
The press is over 100 feet long and has countless
moving parts. To think that we produce this
publication weekly is truly amazing. The process begins with
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Messner Publications
with the new 100 foot long
million dollar press and
the roll of paper used to
print our weekly bulletin.
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ample parking for everyone. This does not stop many of you
from parking anywhere you deem appropriate. The attached
picture was taken during the 9:00 a.m. Mass this past Sunday.
The driver of the vehicle in question must have felt that since
one of their four tires was touching the grass
that this was a legitimate spot. As it turns out,
there were several parking spaces no more
than 50 feet away which were vacant. Had
an emergency taken place during Mass, the
fire department would not have been able to
navigate past this vehicle to attend to a sick
or injured parishioner. In addition, we would
have received a nice fine from the North
Naples Fire Department as a result. As you
can see from the picture, this was a beautiful
morning and an extra few steps to Mass
certainly would not have inconvenienced this
Collection Summary
$40,000.00
$35,233.50
$35,138.00
$35,000.00
$27,000.00
$30,000.00
individual. Please consider my comments when parking your
vehicles in our parking lot.
Speaking of the parking lot, have you taken a look at the
trees which line our grass parking areas and
campus? The majority of these trees are
mahogany, while we also have gumbo limbo,
black olive and oak. All of these trees are
deciduous, however, their cycle is much
different than the deciduous trees many of you
are familiar with up north which lose their
leaves in the fall and bloom in the spring. By
looking at our parking lot, you would think
that it is fall rather than spring. All of these
trees lose their leaves and bloom during a very
short cycle which generally lasts no longer
than two months. In addition, the mahogany
produces a very obnoxious seed pod which
litters our parking lot with debris.
The good news is that this cycle
is nearly complete and we will be
able to appreciate the beauty of
these trees for another 10 months
until the cycle begins again.
April 20 &
21, 2013
$25,000.00
April 21 &
22, 2012
$20,000.00
$15,000.00
$10,000.00
Weekly
Budget
$5,000.00
$0.00
April 20 & 21,
2013
April 21 & 22,
2012
Did you take a look at the Catholic
Faith Appeal statistics in the
bulletin? We have now exceeded
55% of our goal just over two
months into the annual appeal.
Thank you for your extreme
generosity! Seasonal residents and
visitors, please remember to make
your check payable to the CFA
with St. John the Evangelist in the
memo line.
In His work together,
Weekly Budget
Scott Schlossberg, MBA
General Manager
Fiscal YTD (7/1/2012-6/30/2013)
& CFA Summary
$1,544,083.53
$1,410,603.35
$1,600,000.00
Fiscal YTD
$1,400,000.00
$1,200,000.00
Last Fiscal YTD
$1,000,000.00
$800,000.00
$454,000.00
$600,000.00
$254,862.49
$400,000.00
CFA Goal
$200,000.00
$0.00
Fiscal YTD
Last Fiscal YTD
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CFA Pledged
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CFA Pledged
CFA Goal
Wedding Banns
Second announcement between
Grace Gordon
& Owen Patrick McGonigle
PLEASE NOTE:
We are no longer accepting
clothing or household items at
our parish office.
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5 PM Mass Music Worship Aid
Sunday, April 28, 2013: the 5th Sunday of Easter
Indescribable
Opening Song
Laura Story
CCLI Song No. 4403076. © 2004 worship together.com songs
| sixsteps Music | Gleaning Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing). All rights Reserved. CCLI License # 2008891.
V.1) From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing your majesty!
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Ev'ry creature unique in the song that it sings,
All exclaiming:
(to Chorus, below)
Kyrie & Gloria
¥
V.2) Who has told ev'ry lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow?
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?
None can fathom: (to Chorus, below)
The Glendalough Mass
(please see worship aid in pew)
Responsorial Psalm (Ps 145) Music by Tom Oram. © 2010, 2013 A Chasing After Wind Music (BMI). All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Gospel Acclamation
The Glendalough Mass
(please see worship aid in pew)
Preparation Song
482 In This Place
Trevor Thomson
Sanctus
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Memorial Acclamation (B)
The Glendalough Mass
The LordÕs Prayer ¥
12
chanted
Great Amen
¥
(please see worship aid in pew)
Agnus Dei
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The Glendalough Mass
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Behold the Lamb of God
Communion Songs
Matt Maher
CCLI Song No. 4669755.
© 2005
Thankyou Music | spiritandsong.com (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing. Reprinted under LicenSing.Net #U19759 & CCLI License No. 2008891.
Breathe
Marie Barnett
CCLI Song No. 1874117. © 1995 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Music Services). Marie Barnett,
arranged and revised by Tom Oram. All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 2008891.
Closing Song
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540 TheyÕll Know We Are Christians
of
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Peter Scholtes
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Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year C
Acts 14:21-27
Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
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ord &
Revelation 21:1-5A
John 13:31-33A, 34-35
Life
The Wisdom of Love
s we journey through the Easter Season we encounter the many human emotions in experienced in the
characters of the early Church. In today’s gospel we are taken back in time to the event of the last supper
to remember how the early disciples are informed by Jesus that he will be departing their company. The
disciples must have been confused or heartbroken at this news. Jesus offers them the wisdom of love as
the model for their future. In offering the love of Jesus to others the Church begins to grow and flourish.
In embracing the gift of Christ’s love the healing and teaching of Jesus continues in the ministry of the
apostles and early disciples. Although Jesus cannot be seen, his love can be felt. The people who live in
first century A.D. Israel know the Christians by this love.
We are called to love as Jesus loved. This seems to be a simple task when simply stated, but the love that
Jesus offered the world was quite radical and life-changing. Jesus’ love is a gift that is to be offered to all
peoples of every time and place. It is quite evident in the gospels that Jesus loved all people regardless of
their sin or ignorance – Jesus hated the sin but loved the sinner. Our love is not to be offered in isolation
to those who offer us love, but also to the ones we have difficulties with. The
purest ideal of love is to offer it without conditions – in this we find much favor
with God. We are called to love the sinner even when their sin has affected us or
hurt us. This is indeed a difficult task in all honesty.
If we were to look at a good example of unconditional love, we could look
to the vocation of parenthood. Parents watch their child grow and sacrifice
themselves to provide the necessary nourishment for that growth, making safe
the environment in which the child is to mature. Sometimes parents struggles
inwardly when they see their child fall and make mistakes. True parents pick up
their child when he falls and helps him move beyond his mistakes by offering this
unconditional love that Jesus gave to his disciples. In order to see the child truly
grow, parents have to embrace the gift of letting go in order to let the child find
his way. Many parents at this time are preparing to deal with this reality as they
see their children graduate high school and are faced with their leaving home.
There are also many parents who have lost children through premature deaths,
At the November St. Vincent de Paul food drive, St.
illness or sudden death. There are so many examples of selfless giving in society
John parishioners donated essential food items to fill
today. The early Church’s witness to the unconditional love of Jesus continues
a 1 ½ ton truck from floor to ceiling, roughly $50,000
in the Church today as people offer their lives to the ministry and the mission
worth of food, to help out those in need.
of the Church. People sacrifice countless hours in visiting the sick and tending
to the needs of the community. Others put there lives in danger to minister to
God’s poor in countries that are devastated by famine, rebellion and oppressive governments. People are
challenged in many ways to extend their love in The
theCrucifixion
areas of society
is yet to be born!
of Christ where
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Reflection Questions
1. What does unconditional love mean to me?
2. Does Jesus’ command of love inspire me to
change my life? Why/why not?
3. In what concrete way may I display the
selflessness?
Reflecting
on the Sunday Readings
with Fr. John J. Ludden, Pastor
4. Where is love lacking in my life?
5. How am I being called to mission and
discipleship?
6. How can I glorify God by the life I lead?
7. Where do I need to grow?
8. What are my fears in following the Lord down
the path of discipleship?
9. Am I willing to make the sacrifice that he made
for me?
Prayer
Lord, bless all those lwho ove and minister in your
name. May our love for one another be a mirror
imagine of your divine love. Bless those who
struggle with love with the gift of your presence. As
we experience the joys and sufferings of life, offer us
the power of your infinite love. Amen!
Voices of Faith
The Proof of Discipleship
Alien not to the mystery of God
The disciple is immersed into a life of love
Open to God’s command
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
The disciples venture out into the world of the unknown
An ancient empire waits to ambush
The lives of these holy souls
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
The proof of the discipleship is evident to see
As men and women go forth with a message
Proclaimed to set people free
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
An ancient world hostile to the reality of Christ’s love
Gather in the Colosseum and places of cruel sport
Imperial Rome giving witness to many gods lead their own
to death
But sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
The disciple is reminded of the radical life
As they call those who are brutal to change
To believe in the One who gives life through mercy and love
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
And so, the Church still stands
In the midst of many different faces within many distant
lands
Men, women, and children called forth to a higher destiny
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
In the work of justice and peace the Truth strives to set
people free
The comfort of those who are lost, broken, and dying
Is proof of the true disciple
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
A world now developed still hungers for the spiritual
Those spiritual but yet denied - of basic needs cast aside
The disciple is called forth to fulfill the hungers of every
kind
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
The domestic Church journeys forth
Grappling with the Sacred Word
Families endeavor to make sense of Christ and his message
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
— “Peaceful Moments” by Fr. John J. Ludden
Throughout times and seasons and the passing of time
Countless women and men offer their lives
In testimony to the Truth in love
Sacred to memory, Christ’s words live on
“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
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Faith Formation
Love one another
Faith Formation News
Mark Your Calendar
First Holy Communion Rehearsal…will be on Friday,
May 3, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the ballroom and the church.
This will be the only rehearsal. Attendance is mandatory
for all children receiving the sacrament.
May 3
First Holy Communion Rehearsal
First Holy Communion Ceremony…will be held on
Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the church.
Sacramental students should report to their teachers
in the ballroom at 9:00 a.m. for pictures and final
preparations. Cake and refreshments will be served
afterwards outside the main entrance of the church.
May 4
First Holy Communion Ceremony
Prayer
Where charity and love prevail,
There God is ever found,
Brought here together by Christ’s love,
By love are we thus bound.
Let strive among us be unknown,
Let all contention cease,
Be God’s the glory that we seek,
Be ours God’s holy peace.
−Ubi Caritas
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
THIS WEEK
Life Question: How can you make a difference
in your family?
GRADE 1
Gospel Question: What ways are you changing
and
during
Lent?
Life growing
Question:
What
actions show you love
those in your family, in your class?
By Kathleen M. Carroll
tea
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us how we should
identify ourselves as Christians. He doesn’t mention fish
on Fridays or golden pendants. He doesn’t endorse
bumper sticker fish. He doesn’t mention political parties.
The old song proclaims, “They will know we are Christians
by our love.” But that’s rarely the case. This hit home for
me when my daughter mentioned that a friend, Zack, would
not be going to the (Catholic) high school prom because
“he’s a Christian.” She didn’t press him on his answer, but
when I asked, “Well, what are you?” she responded, “I
thought I was Christian, but I’m going to a dance, so …”.
Now that Christianity has become the majority faith, we
seem to have hit a new identiy crisis. We don’t strive to live
our lives as “Christians,” but as “Catholics,” “Presbyterians,”
or (my favorite) “Bible-believing Christians.” Even within
the Church, there are divisions between conservatives and
liberals, progressives and traditionalists, the “European”
Church and the “American” Church. Jesus reminds us that
the only competition we should have among ourselves is to
love.
Bringing Home the Word, April 28, 2013, Franciscan Media
Scripture
LESSON
tea
John 13:31-35, Love each
other as Jesus loves
Jesus’ command for us to love one another as he loves us
is one of his most important and most difficult commands to
follow. He gave this command at the Last Supper but the
Apostles were so confused by what was happening they
didn’t understand its importance. Jesus talked of love and
glory, and the Apostles didn’t realize that both would
involve great suffering.
Jesus wanted his followers to be clear that the love we
are to have for each other is to be as sacrificial as the love
he demonstrated throughout his life and on the Cross when
he gave his life for us. As true Christians, we’ll love
everyone with the love of Christ. He said, “This is how all
will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one
another.”
What can a parent do? Jesus intended for Christians
to stand out in the world by behaving differently than nonbelievers. Remind children that because Jesus is no longer
visible on Earth with us, we have to be his hands and his
heart to those around us.
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Gospel Question: What does Jesus teach us
GRADES 2-3
about love?
Life Question: What
have2-3
you learned about
GRADES
Jesus so far this year?
Life Question:
What
aredo
ways
you show
to
Gospel
Question:
What
we learn
aboutlove
Jesus
your
family and
classmates?
in
Sunday’s
Gospel?
Gospel Question: How can people tell who
follows Jesus? GRADES 4-5
GRADES 4-5
Life Question: What is one thing you would like
to
about When
yourself?
is one thinga
Lifechange
Question:
have What
you considered
you
wantneeds
to keep?
friend’s
to be more important than your
Gospel
own? Question: What is Jesus’ vision for his
future and that of his friends?
Gospel Question: What will the world be like if
we follow Jesus’ one commandment – to love
one another?
GRADES 6-8
GRADES 6-8
Life Question: What is an event in your life that
has
Life changed
Question:you?
What are qualities you look for in
Gospel
a friend?Question: Who does the voice from
Heaven
say Jesus is?
Gospel Question:
What community or group do
you know that tries to live Jesus’ commandment
to love one another?
GRADES 9-12
GRADES 9-12
Life Question: What is the most transforming
Life Question: Who influences you in a positive
life-changing experience you have had?
way? Question: What is the power of being
Gospel
God’s
Gospelbeloved?
Question: How able are others to see
that you are Jesus’
’S disciple?
GOSPEL
Gospel for All Ages, Good Ground Press and Pflaum Publishing Group
Faith Formation Office
625 111th Ave. North
Naples, FL 34108-1825
Phone: 239-514-2927 ext. 124
Fax: 239-566-9117
Email:
faithformation@saintjohntheevangelist.com
Website:
www.saintjohntheevangelist.com
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St. John the Evangelist Vacation Bible School
2013 Volunteer Form
Please mail to:
Jasmine Dina 7121 Timberland Cir. Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239-289-0585
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Name _____________________________________________________Date of Birth __________________
Phone ____________________________Email_________________________________________________
Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________Zip Code _____________________________
________Crew Leader (must be at least 14 years old) ________Jr. Crew Leader (must have completed 5th grade)
(Reminder: Those 18 years and older must be fingerprinted. Please contact Charlene Youngs for more information at
239-566-8740, ext. 134.) Please check the box if you are 18 or older. 
________Station Leader/Helper. Please check all that applies: Imagination Station
Pre-School Bible Adventure Pre-School Chadder Kingdom Rock Party
Chadder
Games
Would you like to work with the preschoolers (4 and 5 years old) Yes____ No____ Does Not Matter ____
All crew leaders and Jr. Crew leaders must attend a training meeting on June 2 at 2:00 p.m.
and be able to serve from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on all 5 days of VBS, June 10 – 14.
Full Time Volunteers who are serving all 5 days will receive a Kingdom Rock Volunteer Shirt.
Please Circle your shirt size: Adult - SM
MED
LG
XL
PART TIME VOLUNTEERS
Please indicate which days you will be available. (Circle All That Apply) M T W
We will be contacting you to place you in a needed position. Thank you.
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The nursery will be provided from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each day of VBS for Kingdom Rock Volunteers only. All nursery children
must be registered on this form so we can be ready for them.
If yes, please indicate: Name: ________________________________________ Age: _____________ Birth date: ____________________
Name: ________________________________________ Age: _____________ Birth date: ____________________
Names of your children registered for VBS
Age
Do you want to be their Crew Leader?
1. ____________________________________________________
_______
__________
2. ____________________________________________________
_______
__________
3. ____________________________________________________
_______
__________
4. ____________________________________________________
_______
__________
Age
Would you like to be paired together?
1. ____________________________________________________
_______
__________
2. ____________________________________________________
_______
__________
Names of your children who are applying to be Jr. Crew Leaders
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St. John the Evangelist Vacation Bible School
2013 Registration Form
June 10-14 from 9 a.m. – Noon
Please fill out a form per child registering (age 4 years to 5th Grade).
Attach $25 Tuition per child (checks payable to St. John the Evangelist).
Mail to:
Jasmine Dina, 7121 Timberland Circle, Naples FL 34109 Phone: 239-289-0585
Early registration for volunteers’ children and St. John parishioners: April 7 – April 28.
Open registration: April 29 – May 19. ~ Late registration: May 20 – May 26. ($30 per child)
Name of Child____________________________________________________________________________________
Returning VBS Participant? Yes ____ No____
Parish your family is registered with __________________________________________________________________
Birth Date ____________________ Age _______ Grade As of Fall 2013 _____________ Gender: M/F __________
Parents’ Names __________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Home ____________________________
Cell _________________________________________
In Case of Emergency, Contact: Name ___________________________________ Phone ___________________
Relationship to Child: __________________________________________________________________________
Allergies or Medical Concerns: ___________________________________________________________________
Do you want any of your family members grouped together? (Crew leader, Jr. Crew leader, siblings) Yes ____ No____
Elementary and pre-school children do not travel together.
Any special needs your child might have that you would like us to take into consideration:_______________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Shirt Size: (Circle one) YXS (4-6) YSmall (6-8) YMed. (10-12) YLarge (14-16) Adult Small
Please note: when ordering shirts, they may run small!
Pre-order your music this year!! Sing & Play Party Time – DVD $15.00 and CD $10.00
#_____ DVD #_____CD (Please pre-pay & add amount to registration tuition.)
PHOTO RELEASE FORM
Authorization for release and use of student image in photo, videotape or other media.
I, the parent/legal guardian of ________________________________________________________ hereby grant
permission to St. John the Evangelist to photograph or video my child and to use a photograph/video of my child in
connection with Kingdom Rock, Vacation Bible School. I grant permission for St. John the Evangelist to use the image of
my child in a Spotlight slideshow at the end of each day and at the Kingdom Rock Party. Pictures may be posted on the
St. John the Evangelist website and/or in the St. John the Evangelist bulletin or the FloridaCatholic newspaper.
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________________________________ Date ________________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print) _______________________________________________ Date ________________
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Dr. John T. Conroy, Ph.D.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
FINAL EVENT OF THE SEASON
Please join us on May 9, as we welcome Jack Conroy, professor
of Theology and Scripture, who will be speaking to us on
“Six Scriptural Passages That Deepen Your Spiritual Life”
Must be present on 5/9 to
win lottery to participate in
Chico’s fundraiser on 8/7.
More info on our website.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist PLC Ballroom
(625 111th Avenue North, Naples)
Please pre-pay for this event no later than May 7th by going to
www.faithandwine.com and clicking on "Registration for
Events". Or you can mail (post-marked before May 2th) or
drop off (no later than May 7th) your check made payable to
“Faith and Wine, Inc.” to Mary Beth Clary,
Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur LLP (in The Mercato)
9132 Strada Place, 3rd Floor, Naples, Florida 34108.
$15 prepay/$25 at the door
(includes dinner, a glass of wine or other
beverage, and the speaker)
Faith and Wine is a group of diverse women who seek fellowship with each other and a greater understanding of
their Catholic faith in order to enrich their lives and help them cope with the ever-changing challenges presented
by today's society. For more information, please visit our website at www.faithandwine.com.
St. Ann Catholic School
542 Eighth Avenue South . Naples . FL. 34102
239.262.4110
~
www.stann.net
$120– $150 PER WEEK!
Weekly camp themes,
field trips, water play
days, weekly bible
school and daily fun!
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Camp hours Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Open to grades Pre-K3 to 5th
Please call our office 262-4110 for details.
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will be available
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All Package Taxes & Fees
Parish Contact:
Dave Quist
239.594.2071
e-mail: dquist@comcast.net
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For Reservations Call:
Vacation Protection suggested
Call for price
Fuel Surcharge (if applicable)
… prevailing rate
Document Concierge Service ...optional $25 per cabin
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Reservations
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another single?
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Cruise, shore excursions, and transportation is the sole responsibility of Celebrity Cruise Line, any
shore excursion company and motor coach company. St. John the Evangelist parish, the Diocese of
Venice, and or any of their employees shall be held harmless in the event of any liability or
litigation incurred as a result of this contract.
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