Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil Mass ................... 4:00 PM

Sunday ..7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Reconciliation .... Saturday, 3:00 to 3:30 PM

................................... or by appointment

Holy Day Schedule: Schedule may vary according to Holy Day. Check the previous weekend’s bulletin for information.

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Parish Office is closed daily from Noon to 1:00 PM for lunch.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of Saint Cecilia Catholic Community is to “Live Jesus” and to see His image in all people. With the Eucharist at the center of our lives and inspired by Scripture, Tradition and Community, we give honor and glory to God through education, example, prayer, service, social justice and worship.

Daily Masses

November through Wednesday of Holy Week

Monday - Friday ....... 7:30 AM and 12:10 PM

Easter Tuesday through October

Monday, Wednesday and Friday ...... 7:30 AM

Tuesday and Thursday .................. 12:10 PM

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017

“Stewardship is the Grateful Response of a

Christian Disciple Who Recognizes and

Receives God’s Gifts and Shares These Gifts in

Love of God and Neighbor.”

Staffed by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales

Fr. Stanley J. Dombrowski, OSFS Pastor

Fr. Francis J. Hanlon, OSFS

Parochial Vicar

Anthony F. Di Lorenzo

Deacon

Pastoral Staff

Jill Bitterman Coordinator of Worship

Kelli Bonner Director of

Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep

Jeanne Conklin Business Administrator

Sherry Cross Coordinator of Music

Ruth Ahearn Mary Jo Nardello

Office Assistants

Pam Klaas Coordinator of Pastoral

Ministry

Elaine Long Administrative Assistant

Linda Sigl Faith Formation Secretary

Mary Zalud Youth Coordinator

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COMMUNITY

5632 Sunrise Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33919

Phone: 239-936-3635 • Fax: 239-936-2108

Website • www.saintcecilias.org

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The Week AheadThe Week AheadThe Week AheadThe Week Ahead

Registered Families............................... 1,013 278 Envelopes ............................... $9,588.91 Loose Cash ....................................... $658.00 Loose Checks ................................ $1,117.00 Total ............................................ $11,364.64 6 Maintenance and Repair Fund .......... $67.00 4 School Support............................... $222.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Last Week’s CollectionLast Week’s CollectionLast Week’s CollectionLast Week’s Collection

This Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary LampThis Week’s Sanctuary Lamp Is in Memory of George Koons

Requested By Daughters

MONDAY AUGUST 28 6:00 PM RCIA 204 7:00 PM AA Meeting 101 7:30 PM RCIA Team 204 TUESDAY 7:00 AM Men’s Gospel Forum 101 WEDNESDAY 2:00 PM St. Vincent De Paul 103-104 7:00 PM Biblical Walk Through the Mass A

THURSDAY 10:15 AM Biblical Walk Through the Mass A 7:00 PM Quick Journey Through Bible A

FRIDAY 8:00 AM Brothers in Christ A 10:00 AM Scripture Sharing L 10:00 AM Divine Mercy Cenacle 104 SATURDAY 3:00 PM Confessions until 3:30 PM C SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word CR 10:00 AM Coffee and Donuts A, B, K

In last week’s Gospel, we heard the story of the Canaanite woman (a Gen-tile) who appealed to Jesus for help, and her prayer and plea were an-swered. Part of the message of that is that the Kingdom of God is open to and offered to all peoples.

This week we hear Jesus say to St. Peter in the Gospel from Matthew, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” An important part of the Vati-

can flag is two keys. Those keys, of course, represent the keys to the kingdom to which Jesus makes reference. Were you aware that one key is gold and the other silver. Inter-pretation is that the gold key represents spiritual power and the silver key represents worldly power.

We are also fond of images and more showing Saint Peter at the gates of Heaven deciding who is admitted and who is not. Nevertheless, the keys are reinforced in the Acts of the Apostles, and it is perhaps not that Peter opens the gates of Heaven, but Peter (and Paul as well) through his ministry and explanations make it clear that heaven (the kingdom) is available to all, Jews and Gentiles.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1023) states, “Those who die in God’s grace and friendship and are per-fectly purified live forever with Christ. They are like God forever, for they ‘see him as he is,’ face to face.” Pope Francis has spoken on this more than once. Recently, he stated, “The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us with the Blood of Christ. However, we must meet one another doing good.” Our call is clear.

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Online GivingOnline GivingOnline GivingOnline Giving Make automatic contributions to the church. Go to our website at www.saintcecilias.org and click on “Donate”.

Sanctuary Flowers Sanctuary Flowers Sanctuary Flowers Sanctuary Flowers can be donated in celebra-tion of a special occasion, or in remembrance of a loved one.

The person’s name, as well as the name of the do-nor, if requested, will be printed in the bulletin. Many weekends are available. Please contact Jill at Ext. 29.

August 13 CollectionAugust 13 CollectionAugust 13 CollectionAugust 13 Collection Registered Families .............................. 1,013 258 Envelopes ............................... $9,192.00 Loose Cash ....................................... $634.37 Loose Checks ................................ $2,177.00 Total ............................................ $12,003.37 14 Maintenance and Repair Fund ...... $319.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Today’s Altar Flowers Today’s Altar Flowers Today’s Altar Flowers Today’s Altar Flowers Are in Memory of

Theresa Wyant

Donated by her sister, Celeste Bell

LOST and FOUNDLOST and FOUNDLOST and FOUNDLOST and FOUND

We have rosaries and other items in the office. If you have lost an item in the church or parish hall, please call or come in let us know what it is and we will check for you.

Question of the WeekQuestion of the WeekQuestion of the WeekQuestion of the Week

How does Peter’s continuing presence in the Church through the ministry of Pope Francis impact my life of witness?

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MONDAY AUGUST 28 7:30 AM † Phil Austin By Claire TUESDAY 12:10 PM † Brother Harry McGovern By Dave and Jane WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM † Adriana Muller By Friend THURSDAY 12:10 PM † Jason Flynn By Bob and Karen FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1 7:30 AM † Gail Chatley By Pat and Laura Agnew SATURDAY 4:00 PM † Timothy McLaughlin By Pat and Laura Agnew SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3 7:30 AM St. Cecilia’s Parishioners 9:00 AM † Paul Ballard By John and Lynne Lampila 11:00 AM † Gerald Junker By Carol Lundstrom

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the deceased members of our parish families.

Phone: 239-936-3635 • Fax: 239-936-2108

Liturgy IntentionsLiturgy IntentionsLiturgy IntentionsLiturgy Intentions

For the WeekFor the WeekFor the WeekFor the Week A Thought From St. Francis De SalesA Thought From St. Francis De SalesA Thought From St. Francis De SalesA Thought From St. Francis De Sales God sends afflictions, but nothing comes from the di-vine hand that is not useful to those souls who fear Him. Be happy if they come and receive them with a heart filled with filial love, because God sends them with a heart that is paternally concerned with your perfection. He wishes to purify and refine His holy love in you. Think often about the duration of eternity and do not get upset about the mishaps of this transitory and mortal life.

Pray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our SickPray For Our Sick Clara Albanese, Kelley Allen, Penny Arcuni, Larry At-kinson, Janice Austin, Millie Azcuy, Agnes Boller, Black Family, Marguerite Bosman, Brendan Brennan, Jack Burke, Harry and Mary Chernin, Josy Cullen, Nicasio David, Nina Devine, Marci DiCosta Marie Diraimo,

Corinne Dwyer, Dawn Dunham, Gordon Forester, Mena Granatino, Pat Greco, Mike Gennaro, Curtis Hackett, Mary Jo Hobbs, Joyce Ho-jnacki, Rose Mary Immken, Marie Keller, Cecilia Kiesel, Dorothy Kie-sel, Mary Kyle, Judy La Rose, John Lampman, Dory Lane, Carol Lindstrom, Lauren Lombardi, Ted Lylis, Evelyn Machette, Mike Maile, Lauren Major, Fred Marquardt, John Meagher, Eduardo Moas, Jean and Chris Noel, Gerri Parkinson, Mary Ann Ritter, Hedy and Michael Roper, Diana Rose, Zachary Ross, Joseph Ruiz, Lorraine Ryan, Tom-my Scardina, James Scheibelhut, Joshua Schmeck, Ellen Serviss, Ann and John Thompson, Emma Valla, Jackie Vaughn, Donna and Jean Vilardi, Tonya Heidelberg-Yopp, Pat Willhoeft, Alberta Wind, Dave Zanone, Ed Zebig, Charlie Zebrowski.

Scripture Readings for the Week

Monday 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10; Matthew 23:13-22

Tuesday 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8;

Mark 6:17-29

Wednesday 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Matthew 23:27-32

Thursday 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13

Matthew 24:42-51

Friday 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Matthew 25:1-13

Saturday 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11;

Matthew 25:14-30

Sunday Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 20:7-9;

Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;

Romans12:1-2;

Matthew 16:21-27

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Palms Retire-ment Community are needed on Tuesday mornings. What could be a more fulfilling spiritual experience than bringing the Lord to others? Come join in His works! For more information contact Pam at 239-936-3635, Ext. 16

This Weekend’s Altar WineThis Weekend’s Altar WineThis Weekend’s Altar WineThis Weekend’s Altar Wine Is In Memory of June Dorman

Donated by David Dorman

Do You Know Anyone Who Is Not Driving And Needs A Do You Know Anyone Who Is Not Driving And Needs A Do You Know Anyone Who Is Not Driving And Needs A Do You Know Anyone Who Is Not Driving And Needs A Ride To ChurchRide To ChurchRide To ChurchRide To Church? St. Cecilia offers a van ride to the 11:00 AM Mass every Sunday. The person must be mobile and able to climb in and out of the van. Our van is not a handicapped vehicle. For more information or to see if you live within our boundaries, call Pam at 239-936-3635, Ext. 16.

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WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR “ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK” WHOSE SUPPORT HELPS TO PUBLISH THIS

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Help us to meet our goal of $20,000 in matching funds for our Elementary School Schol-arship Fund to help those in need. If anyone is able to match our goal, dollar for dol-lar, or if anyone would like to make a donation towards this

education fund, contact Fr. Stan.

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Our Grief Journey Bereavement Support Our Grief Journey Bereavement Support Our Grief Journey Bereavement Support Our Grief Journey Bereavement Support (OGJ)(OGJ)(OGJ)(OGJ) Begins September 19 through October 24 for six con-secutive Tuesdays at 1:00pm.

Any parishioner or friend who has experienced the loss of someone they love is welcome!

If you are grieving, whether it has been months or years (grief has no time table), please consider a commitment to our six-week program, OGJ. It has helped others at St. Cecilia to find hope and even joy. A trained facilita-tor provides some educational help, but it is your partici-pation, sharing your stories, that makes a differ-ence. Jesus uses them to comfort and walk with us on our journey. This program is free.

Please call Pam at Ext 16 to sign up.

Often in church we lack the simple signs of courtesy to one another that we would normally show to anyone any-where. Here are some examples: When someone comes to sit in the row where we are, why make them climb over us instead of moving in? When we come to church why stand against the wall even when we are asked to take a seat? Why do we pass the Eucharist without some sign of reverence or respect? Either a bow or a genu-flection would show the proper respect, demonstrate faith in the presence of the Lord, and be a sign of rever-ence for the real presence of Jesus in the tabernacle.

For almost 2000 years, Sunday after Sunday, Christians have come together to listen to the Word of God and to share a meal of thanks and remembrance. We call that ritual the Eucharist or the Mass. In Catholic tradition, the Celebration of the Mass has been the central identifying action of the church. Our liturgy has power and beauty when celebrations are done with attention and devotion, with full, active, and conscious participation by every per-son present

Matt Talbot Men's Spiritual Retreat Matt Talbot Men's Spiritual Retreat Matt Talbot Men's Spiritual Retreat Matt Talbot Men's Spiritual Retreat ---- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice, invites all men to a spiritu-al retreat from Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 17. All meals are included. The cost is $294 for single occupancy, $195.80 for shared. To register by mail, send a check to: Genco Business Systems, c/o Matthew Marzano, 2291 J & C Blvd., Naples, FL 34109. Deadline for registration is Fri-day, Sept. 1. For more information please contact

Matthew Marzano at 347-796-7131 or

mmarzano@gencooffice.com.

Master's Degree Being Offered - The Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation is pleased to partner with Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, to offer the Master's in Catechesis and Evangelizations (MACE) de-gree program. The MACE program is designed to increase learning and understanding of the Faith and

to provide advanced catechesis. Applications for fall courses are currently being accepted. For details regarding the program, please call the Registrar, Kathryn Deninno at 941-766-7334.

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first Sunday of each month. Requested items are rice, beans, canned meats, vegetables and disposable adult briefs (L and XL) for our senior services.

Please, NO GLASS containers! Thank you.

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Family Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith FormationFamily Faith Formation

For Sacraments and Formation info contact:

Kelli at Ext. 20 or kbonner@saintcecilias.net

Linda at Ext. 19 or lsigl@saintcecilias.net

Mary at Ext. 18 or mzalud@saintcecilias.net

Safe Environment Training Is Mandatory For Safe Environment Training Is Mandatory For Safe Environment Training Is Mandatory For Safe Environment Training Is Mandatory For NewNewNewNew VolunteersVolunteersVolunteersVolunteers

The Diocese of Venice is committed to provide a safe environment for children and vulnera-ble adults. To that end, per-sons working with children or visiting vul-

nerable adults are required to be fingerprinted (this process includes a background check) and to re-ceive training in recognizing potential signs of abuse. The next training will be held at St. Francis Xavier on Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 –8:00 PM and Saturday September 30 from 9:30—11:30 AM. To register call 239-334-2161.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION, YOUTH,FAMILY FAITH FORMATION, YOUTH,FAMILY FAITH FORMATION, YOUTH,FAMILY FAITH FORMATION, YOUTH,

and SACRAMENTSand SACRAMENTSand SACRAMENTSand SACRAMENTS Many thanks to the families who have already en-rolled in our Family Faith Formation, Sacramental Prep, and Youth programs. It was great to see so many of you at Registration Day!

Sessions begin TODAY Sunday, August 27. Fam-ily Faith Formation and Youth meet at 10:30 and Sacramental Prep meet at noon in our parish hall. Remember, at least one parent or guardian must attend the first Confirmation prep meeting IN ROOM 204 and the same for all sessions of Sacramental Prep. In rooms 102-104.

Summer RerunSummer RerunSummer RerunSummer Rerun A Biblical Walk through the Mass meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM and Thursday mornings at 10:15 AM, August 23 – Septem-ber 21. You may purchase the program materials for $20 or use the ones you already have!

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will begin THURSDAY evening at 7:00 PM, August 31 – October 26. It’s a completely revised study designed to replace the “Quick Journey”. Materials are $26 for the work-book, the Bible Timeline, and the condensed Timeline.

This Fall

Walking toward Eternity

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays September 27- Novem-ber 19. Materials are $16 for the journal and condensed lectio divina. Sign-ups will take place after Masses the weekend of Sep-tember 9/10.

Early Registration $90.00

Fee Includes Saturday Meals. Featured Speakers:

Dr. Alveda C. King, Civil Rights for the Unborn

Dr. Anthony Levatino, M.D., Former Texas Abor-tionist

Rev. Alfred Cioffi, STHD, PH.D, National Catholic Bioethics Senior Fellow

Donna Gardner, M.S., Post Abortion Healing

Visit our website at www.respectlifemiami.org;

Phone: 954-981-2922

SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! Join your friends of St. Cecilia's Knights of Columbus at Hideaway Country Club Oc-tober 1 starting at 8:00 AM We'll have birdies, eagles, an occasional bogey (and mulligan ball), coffee, donuts, awards, a BBQ lunch, fun and fellowship to help St.

Cecilia and the Knights' charities. Sponsorships and foursomes now available...call 239-246-0728 for more information.

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November 4, 2017 How would you like a chance to win

fabulous prizes while having a marvelous time? St. Cecilia Catholic Community presents

“Casino Night” Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Bring family and friends to this fun filled night. Enjoy laughter, good times and hopefully win prizes, too!

Thank you to all who have donated. To date we have $2,214,726.41 in cash and $2,719,553.85 in pledges. Keep

reading the bulletin for more details to come.

Our Building Committee, a Diocese of Venice building representative, architect Joyce Owens and staff, and represent-

atives for Owen-Ames-Kimball Construction have just started meeting on a monthly basis. So far, the kitchen design

has been approved. We will keep you updated on all happenings.

“WE CAN DO THIS! WE WILL DO THIS”

New Event Center Update

We will soon start selling memorial bricks!

Our Celebration Patio will be the place for you to remember loved ones, living and deceased, special occasions such as baptisms, anniversaries, and birth-days. Keep reading the bulletin for more information to come.