Love is in Air! - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic …...The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 To Know, To Love, and To Serve God in His Church and Our Community. Love

February 3, 2019The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

To Know, To Love, and To Serve God in His Church and Our Community.

Love is in Air!Join Us for Our Valentine’s Day Concert on February 14, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.

at the Pulte Family Life Center

Parish Mission ................................................ 6

Ministry Spotlight .......................................... 7

CAO/CYO .................................................. 8-9

Weekly Calendar .................................. 10-11

Faith Formation .......................................... 12

Parish Information ................................... 2

Mass Intentions ........................................ 3

Ministries and Prayer ................................. 4-5

What’s Happening at SJECC:

A Prayer for World PeaceDear God, thank You for all creation. In the spirit of Jesus of Nazareth and all teachers of peace who inspire the many faith

traditions, help me and all the people of the world learn how to replace hate, war, oppression, and division with love, peace, freedom, and reconciliation. Help me to embody Your love in my relationships with my family, friends, strangers – even my

enemies. I commit myself to this sacred task throughout my life. So let it be. Amen.

We’ve got your Valentine’s Day plans covered this year with the next concert of our concert series! Come one and all! This concert is for everyone and celebrates love in every aspect. Enjoy your favorite classic love songs, a little bit of broadway, some contemporary love songs, and so much more! Come enjoy the voices of the church cantors. Gabi Frei, Jennine Fuentes, Annie Dallas, and Sean Hession singing love songs from the 50’s to Broadway. Johnny T joins Ray Livosi and his band to perform love songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin. Special guest Atilio Marinelli will sing Italian Opera Love Songs.

Register online now at sjecc.com/cao! Registration is $25 per person.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

CAO Newsletter Pullout ....................... 13-16

Adult Faith Formation ................................ 17

Gospel Reflections ..................................... 18

Music and Choir .................................... 19-21

Event Information .................................. 22-28

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Parish Information

Parish Clergy and Ministers

Altar Flowers and/or Host & Wine. We have 2019 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.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:Saturday 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (until all are heard)

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church625 111th Avenue North, Naples, FL 34108

Phone: 239.566.8740 • Fax: 239.566.9117

www.sjecc.com

Sunday Masses: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Mass

Saturday Vigil Masses: 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., & 5:00 p.m.

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m.Wednesday Evening: 6:30 p.m.Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

Mass sChedule and inforMation

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: [email protected] you!

All Administrative Staff 239.566.8740

General Manager Jean-Paul Boucher: [email protected]

Parish Secretary Deborah Marsh: [email protected]

Front Office Manager Tricia Schwarz: [email protected]

Pastoral Musician and Liturgist Gary Prettyman: [email protected]

Artistic Director Jennine Fuentes: [email protected]

Sacristan & Martha’s Guild Lan Tran: [email protected]

ContaCt inforMation

Director of Family Mission Jean-Paul Boucher: [email protected]

Parish Publications/Bulletin Editor [email protected]

CYO Social and Spiritual Coordinator Kyle VanDuser: [email protected]

Memorial Garden Karen Beebe: [email protected]

Bookkeeper Karen Beebe: [email protected]

Divine Gift Boutique Elaine deLaurentis: [email protected]

Facilities 239.566.8740

Education Staff Director of Religious Education

Natalie Campbell: [email protected]

Coordinator, Adult Faith Formation & RCIA

Jack Kindsvater: [email protected]

Administrative Office Hours:Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fr. Tom Zalewski, PastorFr. Robert Murphy, AssociateFr. Paul D’Angelo, AssociateDeacon Hal BrennerDeacon Frank Paniccia, Senior Status

Altar Servers: Kathy [email protected]

Arts & Liturgical Environment: Kay [email protected]

Eucharistic Ministry [email protected] Mass Maureen Reed [email protected]

HomeboundLisa Godlasky [email protected] HospitalMary Ellen Metro [email protected]

Lectors Ministry L. Philip Baier [email protected] Youth Lector Richard McCarthy [email protected] & Ushers: Bill Fuller [email protected]

If you are interested in volunteering with our Hospitality Ministry, contact Loretta Sullivan at [email protected]

or 239-566-8740.

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Readings for the Week

Saturday, February 2, 2019FeastMal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 (524) Pss PropSunday, February 3, 2019The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeJer 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30 (72) Pss IVMonday, February 4, 2019Heb 11:32-40/Mk 5:1-20 (323)Tuesday, February 5, 2019[Saint Agatha]MemorialHeb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43 (324) Wednesday, February 6, 2019[Saint Paul Miki]MemorialHeb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6 (325)Thursday, February 7, 2019Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13 (326)Friday, February 8, 2019[Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita]Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29 (327)Saturday, February 9, 2019[BVM]Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34 (328)

Mass Intentions... Special Observances and Readings

February 2, 2019 Saturday8:00 a.m. + Dr. George T. Sciuk Manny & Faith Garcia Saturday Vigil Masses for Sunday3:00 p.m. + Frank & Mary DeNardis (PFLC) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mello 3:15 p.m. + Mary Lee McClure Kass & Pete Mattimore5:00 p.m. + Gaetano & Giuseppa DeAngelis Stephen & Josey D’Amato February 3, 2019 Sunday7:00 a.m. + Monica Martin John Martin9:00 a.m. + Claussen Family (PFLC) Bob & Norma Claussen9:15 a.m. + Cornelius & Mildred Goeren The Family11:00 a.m. + John Wozniak (PFLC) Robert Rup11:15 a.m. For Our Parishioners1:15 p.m. + Jeannemarie Richards Theresa Murray5:00 p.m. + Cathleen R. Truax Thomas & Marilyn HannaFebruary 4, 2019 Monday8:00 a.m. + Ariadna Mahon The Peter Borer Family9:00 a.m. + Robert F. Testa St. John’s ChoirFebruary 5, 2019 Tuesday8:00 a.m. + Grace & Dominick Corbino Vincent & Kathryn Corbino 9:00 a.m. + Jim Follese M. ReedFebruary 6, 2019 Wednesday8:00 a.m. + Liza Szymanski Frank & Nancy Walker9:00 a.m. + Nancy Beckman Michele Murtagh6:30 p.m. + Aurea & Robert Diaz Ive & Maggie DiazFebruary 7, 2019 Thursday8:00 a.m. + Jessie Campbell Denise Guilbert9:00 a.m. + Joe Doerfler Katie & Doug NeumanFebruary 8, 2019 Friday8:00 a.m. + Mary Agnes Griffin Frank & Nancy Walker9:00 a.m. + Dr. Robert Kraucklis Rick & Karen BeebeFebruary 9, 2019 Saturday8:00 a.m. + Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McArdle Pat Edgar Saturday Vigil Masses for Sunday3:00 p.m. + Adeline Nardi (PFLC) Anthony Tomei 3:15 p.m. + Mary Petrozzi Janet D’Addario5:00 p.m. + Armando & Katherine DeAngelis Stephen & Josey D’Amato February 10, 2019 Sunday7:00 a.m. + Irene Kypry The Becker Family9:00 a.m. + Paul Jodice (PFLC) Mary Ellen Jodice9:15 a.m. SI Silvia & Michael Goeren Suzanne & Neil Goeren11:00 a.m. + Edgar S. Merritt (PFLC) Sandra & Joseph DeJesus11:15 a.m. For Our Parishioners1:15 p.m. + Carmel Foliano Sandra Gilbert & Bruce Cahn5:00 p.m. + John F. Dunn Thomas & Marilyn Hanna

ASSISTED LIVING MASSES

February 4, 2019 Monday - Solaris Senior Living10:00 a.m. + Adeline Petroccio Le Chic

February 5, 2019 Tuesday - Bayshore Memory Care11:00 a.m. + Ronald Mativa Marc Poulin

Mass for Deceased (+) and Special Intentions (SI)

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, please contact our Parish Secretary, Deborah Marsh: [email protected] or (239) 566-8740.

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. Tricia Schwarz: [email protected].

Anointing of the Sick/Funeral Arrangements. Call the parish office. If the office is closed the answering machine will provide an emergency phone number for you to reach a priest.


Men’s Club and Ladies Auxiliary. Organizes events, prepares meals, and provides staff and support for a multitude of parish and parish-related functions. Monthly meetings 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday from October to May. Men’s: JD DeSousa: 239.877-2950 or [email protected] and Millie Lucanegro: 239.566.9854; Ladies: [email protected] Life. Helps Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with supporting the God-given dignity of every person – which naturally leads to protecting the gift of every person’s life. Rosemary Erickson: [email protected] or 239.250.0432

Sewing Ministry. Meets to sew for needy children of Collier County on Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center, rooms 1 and 2, from October to May. If you like to sew, we encourage you to come see what we’re all about. All are welcome! To volunteer or donate: Phyllis Crivelli: [email protected] or 239.594.1148 or Barbara Arthur: [email protected] or 239.250.4162St. Vincent de Paul. Helps the poor, specifically people in zip codes 34108, 34109, and 34110. Members work in teams making home visits to those in need. Meets first and third Tuesdays after 8:00 a.m. Mass. Carl Monticelli: (SVdP Office): 239.775.1667Vocations Ministry. What is your vocation? Help the Parish Family educate and identify vocations through prayer and activities. Kyle VanDuser: [email protected] or 239.566.8740Women of the Word (WoW). We welcome any woman of any age to study our faith using the Bible and other Catholic writings in a non-judgmental, supportive community. Thursday 9:30 a.m. Nancy Bouchard: 443.498.8452 or [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Councils:Knights of Columbus Arthur J. Corr Assembly 3308. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month in the Rome Room. Officers meet at 6:30 p.m. with the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. All visiting Sir/Knights welcome. Paul Barrus Faithful Navigator: 609-741-4593 or [email protected] of Columbus St. John Council 11281. Worldwide Catholic men’s fraternal organization founded on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.St. John’s Council provides regular financial support for our seminarians and our parish. Knights also conduct a wide variety of activities to enhance and strengthen family life in the parish. Meets first Monday of the month. Officers at 6:30 p.m; business meeting at 7:15 p.m. Visiting Knights are welcome. Grand Knight Joseph Hemrick: [email protected] or 239.566.8740

Ministries and Prayer

Check the Event Sheets on the building doors for the meeting location of the group. Groups do not always meet

in the same location.

Arimatheans. Arimatheans attend funeral Masses and memorial services to provide support and compassion. Anne Petrillo: [email protected] or 239.248.2189

Companion Driving Ministry. Offers transportation to church services regardless of age, infirmity, marital, or socioeconomic status. To sign up for a ride or to become a volunteer driver: Beth Lucci: [email protected] or 239.877.6254

Divine Gift Boutique. (located across from the restrooms). The Divine Gift Boutique is currently closed due to renovations. If interested in volunteering, contact Elaine deLaurentis: [email protected] or 239.228.3921Divorced and Separated Support Group. Provides support and guidance for divorced/separated Catholics through our shared spiritual journey. We meet Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Please call for more information Lhara Echeverria: 239.293.3694 or [email protected] or Beth Lucci: 239.877.6254Faith and Wine. Monthly thought-provoking speakers, food, and fellowship for women in the Diocese. Mary Beth Clary: [email protected] Support Ministry. Grief facilitators hold support groups as needed to give support to those suffering a loss. Geralyn Poletti: [email protected] or 239.455.2655 ext. 107 Jamaica Outreach Program. JOP provides goods, food, medical-vision-dental services, education, and basic support to improve the lives of the poor in Jamaica. We welcome new volunteers. For more info: Jeanne Stamant: 239.248.3248 or [email protected] & Crocheting. Make baby hats, booties, and blankets for babies, lap robes for nursing homes, prayer shawls, baptismal blankets, and sweaters for kids. Meets year-round on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Current Offsite Location is at the Sandlewood Village on Vanderbilt Beach Road. No experience necessary. Joyce Yepez: 239-250-3434 or [email protected]

Ladies of Charity. Volunteer in Immokalee schools, the Guadalupe soup kitchen, and clothing bank. The Ladies also visit local nursing homes to assist residents who want to attend Mass. In addition, they are available to provide friendly visits and to perform simple errands for the elderly and homebound. Meets the second Friday of every month. Homebound: Marie Elaina Mullin: 239.273.1702. To join: Carole Mancini: [email protected] 239.370.1521Marriage Ministry: Together Forever. Couples gather: 1) To share and know; 2) To grow and love; and 3) To listen and serve and to celebrate our healthy marriages. All married or engaged couples are welcome to join us. Meets monthly on Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Rachel Baier: 239.498.4197

Parish CounCilsBuilding and Grounds Council. The Buildings and Grounds Council provides future direction, advice, and insight for the physical plant of St. John the Evangelist, to include all buildings, the grounds, and all utilities therein. The Council meets quarterly to evaluate any long-term strategy planning that is required. Council President: Bill Sjostrom: [email protected] or 815.670.3733Finance Council. The Finance Council assists the Pastor and General Manager in their decision-making process to serve the needs of the Parish in the prudent administration of its resources and funds. Council President: Robert Stift: [email protected] or 239.989.5149Pastoral Stewardship Council. The Pastoral Stewardship Council’s mission is to create awareness of God’s gifts of time, talent, and treasure, and to encourage their use to the best of one’s ability for the good of the Parish. The Council has three major subcommittees: Hospitality, Sharing, and Time and Talent. Council President: Rick Beebe: [email protected] or 239.566.8740

Meet our Ministries


AA Robert: 239.287.2442

Adult Children of Alcoholics Tom Mooney, 239.287.0195

Al-Anon For meeting locations and times, call 239.263.5907 or visit www.NaplesAl-Anon.org

Food Addiction Support Group Maryann Scandiffio, 239.784.2682

Sunset Coast NA 239.451.3275

Gambler’s Anonymous 855.222.5542

Recovering Couples Anonymous Britta: 239.348.5031 or Roger: 239.250.6888

Baby Declan Aigner Jean BalliroJennifer BasileBeagan FamilyLynn BeckerPaul BishopLiselotte BluemGallen BoardmanWilliam M. BoardmanDavid BooneLori BreymanDonald BrownConnie CahillGregory CampRosalie CastroKathy ConleyCorinne & ChildrenLauren CarrFrank ComeriatoMerlyn ComeriatoTony CorveloBrad CunninghamCutler FamilyAnthony D’AntuonoMark DaBronzoDonald Demski

Florence Demski Melissa DiamantiniDee DonnellyDonovan FamilyLeon DoughtyRobyn Hyland DoyleF.W.Carolyn FelnerCheryl FisherSandy FlaigTara Follese & FamilyDebbie FrittsPatty GahanInez GalmJeff GattJulia GiblinGeorge Gonser Jr. Philip GorneyKeri GrassoJayne HaggMary HaigRandy HarrisonGerard HeyenRosie HeyenMary Ann HoltJim Huber

Suzanna KandikKaren KellyTed KonickiKrista Leigh KozowykRene LacosteNed LautenbachLorraine LeclercJean LydonMargie LynchM.M.Joan MaierRobin MaloneDiane MaloneyMargaretMaria and FamilyRon MarlowBarbara MarshDonna Masse Mary Ann McCabeJames McCreadyJ. McGKevin McGillPaul McIntyreCynthia McLemoreChristine McManusEileen Miner

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by PRAYER and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Philippians 4:6

Adam Decker Nick DetloffSgt. Douglas HennessySFC Brian Holmes – U.S. Army Marine Colonel Brian HowlettLt. Col. Scott Huber – USAF, TurkeyChristian McLaughlin – U.S. Navy, JacksonvilleSgt. Larry Oldenburg – U.S. Army, IraqCpl. Derek Perez - U.S. Marine CorpsAustin SpagnolaStaff Sgt. Andrew Zecchino – USAF, TurkeyPV2 Alexander McMickle – Ft. Eustis, VA

Please pray for our loved ones who are serving in the military: Pray the Rosary & the Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy are recited every day starting 50 minutes before Mass begins, Monday through Saturday. Summer Schedule at 7:40 a.m., Winter Schedule at 7:10 a.m. Maria Desa: 239-529-7611 or Carol Swank 757.559.4761Cenacle of Life Prayer Group – Rosemary Erickson: 239.566.8740

Divine Will Prayer Group – Gorana Saner: 239.293.1765

Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina – Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday morning after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Library. Kathleen Dunne: [email protected], 901.574.2947 Liturgy of the HoursCall the Office: 239.566.8740

Boy Scout Troop 226 – St. John the Evangelist. Prepare boys to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Meets on Mondays at 6:45 p.m. at Hyundai of Naples. [email protected]

Cub Scout Pack 226 – Chartered at St. John the Evangelist. Provide families with an opportunity to raise their young boys in the way of Jesus and through the formative values of Scouting. Meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. [email protected] or 239.919.2265

Habitat for Humanity. Koulloheras:[email protected]

Mah Jong. Space Limited. Lanelle Bishop: 239.352.1860

Pinochle. Joseph DeJesus: 239.598.9865

Ministries and PrayersoCial grouPs suPPort grouPs

Prayer grouPs Prayer for the Military

We remember those who have died recently. May they rest in eternal peace.Fausta Lynch and Krista Leigh Lynch

Lorrie MorrisonTom MorseJohn NickersonJoan M. Oliver Marylee Olsen Jane OraziettiEmma O’RourkePatricia OrrisRonald J. ParkerFrancesca PearoAnne PerrinoAnn PetrilloGil and Renee RakeHenrietta ReynoldsDebbie RobertsEllen RobertsJason RobertsTerre RozinSterling C. RutherfordLloyd SampleLisa SanfelippoShelia ScadutoGary SchutebachKaren SentnerThomas SissmanJohn Smith

Josephine SotoSr. Colette StevensonNancy StewartEdward SullivanRita TarantoWilliam J. TeplicaJanice M. ThomasIsaiah ThompsonMarilyn ThyenHelen ThornburgJoAnn TinevraAlbert TreichelJim TuckerRichie TwiefelMike WalsmanEileen WarburtonDan WardBaby Benedict WardeinSandra WelkerBernadette WhiteKirsten WillsNancy WiseMichael Zielinski

Prayer list


To Know, To Love, To Serve... Parish Mission

by Jean-Paul BoucherGeneral [email protected]

#ToKnow, #ToServe – Catholic Faith Appeal: What is it? What is it for?

St. John is incredibly blessed with such a vast spectrum of individuals and families that we call our Parish Family. Some have been parishioners for 25+ years, having helped established this church when it was meeting next door at Naples Park Elementary. Others just joined last week. Some have watched the buildings and events mature over decades. Still others have only just begun to explore the vast array of programs and opportunities to engage their faith. One term that those who have been part of our Parish Family for many years will recall is the Catholic Faith Appeal (CFA). There are many, however, who may not know about the CFA, or what it is for. This week I would like to explain this very important and worthy cause.The CFA is a Diocesan contribution in which all the members of the churches in Southwest Florida work together to support the central services we all rely on as Catholics and active community members. There are several essential efforts that rely on the CFA:• Catholic Charities: As a leading provider of social services,

Catholic Charities supports over 40,000 people with programs like direct assistance to pay their utility bills, emergency intake programs for those that have become homeless, ending human trafficking in our backyard, citizenship assistance, and veteran housing.

• Catholic Schools: It costs a tremendous amount to provide a high-quality education, and the CFA supports the Catholic Schools in the area to ensure members of our community can have access to this faith-based education system through high school.

• Vocations: From the Seminarian programs that instruct our future priests and deacons to providing support for the 35 different women’s religious orders and 26 different communities of brothers and priests within the Diocese, the CFA ensures we provide for the education

and well-being of those who have dedicated their lives in service to us and our faith.

Every year, the Diocese of Venice places a goal for each parish to provide a certain amount towards an overall need the Diocese has. For 2019, we have been asked to contribute $575,000. While we were able to overcome a significant shortfall at the end of last year, we would rather fulfill our obligation early and ensure our support for these essential programs for the Southwest Florida community. We ask if you have any additional resources you wish to support Catholic organizations with, that you make a donation to the Catholic Faith Appeal. We will be having a special CFA Weekend on February 16 & 17 to assist us with our goal. Your support, which is fully tax deductible, will provide assistance to thousands in our area. You can make a donation via Saint John by calling the office, giving to the Diocese directly, or on the website: http://saintjohntheevangelist.com/ways-to-give


Ministry Spotlight

Technology Personal Devices: Learn the Basics

St. John the Evangelist ParishCAO Outreach Program

Parishioners are invited to register for this five-week course to help you navigate in the world of techology.Instructor: Andrew Shafer (Saint John Neumann H.S.) Cert. Apple Inst.

Week One – Feb. 2nd: Getting Started with iPhone (anatomy of the device – buttons and switches, gestures – concepts like force touch and control/notification center, lock/home screen, personal preferences/settings, understanding how to make/receive phone calls, establish favorites, listen to voicemail and make a voicemail greeting)

Week Two – Feb. 9th: Going Further with iPhone (communication apps like Messages and Mail, how and why you’d deliver one over the other, personalizing your messages and email – using photos, videos, and emojis, etc. Staying organized with apps like Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Clock. Overview of Apple marketplaces like App Store, iTunes Store, and iBooks Store, clustering apps into folders)

Week Three – Feb. 16th: Understanding iCloud (get acquainted with its purpose, how it differs from other cloud services; synchronization of photos, contacts, calendars, reminders, notes, messages, bookmarks, and more)

Week Four – Feb. 23rd: Browsing the Web with Safari (understanding the toolbar and how to customize it, creating bookmarks, and adding items to reading list, sharing web sites with others, becoming a digital citizen, and properly evaluating credibility)

Week Five – Mar. 2nd: Communicating with the Mail App (get familiar with Apple’s native Mail app; understand the toolbar and how to customize it, learn how to organize and manage unwanted email, learn how to apply a custom signature to your messages, etc).

Course Dates: Saturday’s February 2nd 2019 thru March 2nd 2019Time: 10:00 a.m.

Limited Seating – Register Early Online Registration: https://santjohntheevangelit.com/cao Click on Technology Outreach Link

or call the Parish Office @ 239-566-8740


CAO Sports is Adding TENNIS!! Interested in playing tennis?? We are starting an interest camp in February for tennis basics and Pop-tennis. This is for all adults and children to try out the great sport of tennis and learn to play from the beginning. Intermediate

and Advanced players welcome also. This interest camp starts Monday Feb. 4th, and will occur on Monday, and Tuesday evenings, and Saturdays Mornings. Contact Kyle VanDuser @ [email protected]

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SJECC CYO FOR ALL YOUR CYO NEWS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS.

Catholic Youth Organization SPORTS AND SOCIAL EVENTS

HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS Every Wednesday High School Bible Study, with the book study: "Bible basics for Catholics” @ 5:30pm. Followed by the ROCK youth group in the L.O.F.T. in the new Pulte Family Life Center Starting in January.


Open Mic Night: February 7, 2018 at 6:30pm at the 5 Saints Cafe in our new life center! Come out for our open mic night! Free for anyone to attend and enjoy some local music in our new cafe! We need performers! Anyone interested in performing whether music, art work, or poetry please email our Artistic Director, Jennine Fuentes at [email protected] for more information. Open mic nights will occur every 1st Thursday of the month! Spread the word and bring your friends!

Encounter on the Mountain- A Night of Praise and Adoration- on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Church (Ballroom)! Our theme of the night is “Abide in my Love". Take time to be with Jesus during this powerful holy hour with praise and worship music, adoration, and reßection by NET ministers. Confession and prayer teams available. Bring your family and friends!

Concert Series: Love is in the Air! February 14, 2019 at 6:30pm in the

Pulte Family Life Center Register at sjecc.com/cao!

We’ve got your Valentine’s Day plans covered this year with the next concert of our concert series! Come one and all! This concert is for everyone and celebrating love in every aspect. Enjoy your favorite classic love songs, a little bit of broadway, some contemporary love songs and so much more! Come enjoy the voices of the church cantors. Gabi Frei, Jennine Fuentes, Annie Dallas and Sean Hession singing love songs from the 50's to Broadway. Johnny T joins Ray Livosi and his band to perform love songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin. Special guest Atilio Marinelli singing Italian Opera Love Songs.

Register online now at sjecc.com/cao! Registration is $25 per person or $200 for the entire concert series which supports our CYO/CAO programs. Email [email protected] with any questions .

*Music and Arts Summer Camp registration now open online at sjecc.com! June 10-14, 2019- Your child/ren will receive over a month’s worth of classes in music and arts in one week! Reserve your child/ren’s spot today by registering and paying online at sjecc.com/cyo.

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CYO/CAO Music and Arts Information on upcoming music and arts events.

Music and Arts Classes

CYO and CAO MARCH 2019 registration NOW OPEN at sjecc.com/cyo or sjecc.com/cao! Don't wait for the last minute!

CYO Classes: Piano, voice, guitar, painting, acting, music therapy for kids with special needs, and Sprouting Melodies (a class for babies/toddler and their parent or family)!

CAO Classes: Piano, voice, guitar, painting, and music therapy for adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia!

Email Jennine at [email protected] for more information about any of our Music and Arts programs

6:00 p.m. – Happy Hour (2 free drinks) in 5 Saints Cafe

12:00 p.m. – “Brown Bag Thursdays” in 5 Saints Cafe – $5 lunch – Scheduled Arts & Information

9:30 a.m. – AFF – Women of the Word, Follow Me: Gospel of John, in the Alexandria Room

Sunday, Feb. 3 Monday, Feb. 4

Thursday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 89:00 a.m. – SoulCore in the PFLC

6:00 p.m. – AFF – Revelation in the Rome Room

11:30 p.m. – AFF – Christian Meditation in the Nazareth Room

9:15 a.m. – Faith Formation K-8 and High School Confirmation

6:00 p.m. – High School Youth Super Bowl Party in the Gym6:00 p.m. – AFF – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible Series in the Nazareth Room

11:30 a.m. – AFF – Catholicism, in the Nazareth Room

7:00 p.m. – AFF – Catholicism, in the Rome Room

6:00 p.m. – SoulCore in the PFLC

6:00 p.m. – CAO Painting Class* in the Nazareth Room7:00 p.m. – AFF – Pivotal Players in the Alexandria Room

9:15 a.m. – AFF – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible Series in the Rome Room

6:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night in the 5 Saints Cafe

9:00 a.m. – Zumba in the PFLC

6:30 p.m. – Encounter on the Mountain: A Night of Praise and Adoration in the Ballroom

Tuesday Feb. 5 Wednesday, Feb. 6

Saturday, Feb. 9 Sunday, Feb. 108:30 a.m. – Boot Camp in the PFLC Boneyard

5:30 p.m. – Boot Camp in the PFLC

9:15 a.m. – Faith Formation K-8

9:15 a.m. – High School Confirmation

6:00 p.m. – High School Confirmation

9:00 a.m. – Bocce League

12:15 p.m. – Pre-K Atrium Class

5:30 p.m. – Faith Formation K-86:00 p.m. – Becoming Catholic (RCIA) in the Antioch Room

6:00 p.m. – AFF – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible Series in the Nazareth Room

7:00 p.m. – CAO Pick-Up Basketball in the Gym

6:30 p.m. – “The Rock” High School Youth Group in the LOFT

11:30 a.m. – AFF – Epic, Church History in the Nazareth Room

6:00 p.m. – SoulCore in the PFLC

4:30 p.m. – CYO Group Piano Class* in the Nazareth Room5:00 p.m. – CYO Group Voice Class* in the Music Room

9:30 a.m. – CYO Strings Class* in the Music Room

10:00 a.m. – CYO Beginner Piano Class* in the Nazareth Room11:00 a.m. – CYO Intermediate Piano Class* in the Nazareth Room12:00 p.m. – CYO Guitar Class* in the Nazareth Room12:30 p.m. – CAO Guitar Class* in the Nazareth RoomAll classes with an * are for previously registered students only. You can register online now for our next session of classes in March 2019.

All classes with an * are for previously registered students only. You can register online now for our next session of classes in March 2019.

11:30 a.m. – AFF – The Biblical Mass in the Nazareth Room

5:30 p.m. – AFF – Bishop Barron’s The Mass in the Nazareth Room

9:15 a.m. – AFF – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible Series in the Rome Room

5:30 p.m. – High School Bible Study

9:00 a.m. – Zumba in the PFLC

5:00 p.m. – Reconciliation Rehearsal in the Ballroom

Free coffee and breakfast after the 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Masses in the PFLC.

10:00 a.m. – Technology Devices Training in the Nazareth


Faith Formation

This Week in Faith Formation: February 3 - 9, 2019

READY TO REBOOT?NOW IS YOUR TIME!

Internationally Acclaimed Speaker and AuthorWorld Renowned Evangelist

Chris StefanikFebruary 21, 2019 – 7:00-9:30 p.m.

St. John Pulte Family Life CenterTickets $25

Faith Formation Students Help Each Other Prepare for First Reconciliation

During this exciting time of sacrament preparation for 80 of our children, older students preparing for the sacraments took time to help several of the younger children prepare. With their humor and light-hearted sprits, the older kids put the younger ones at ease and helped to roleplay How to Go to Confession. What a blessing to have such collaboration! Our children will celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation on Tuesday, February 12th, at 5:30 p.m. Please keep them in your prayers.

Sun., Feb. 3 9:15-10:45 a.m. Faith Formation K-8 6:00 p.m. High School Youth Super Bowl Party - gym

Wed., Feb. 6 12:15-2:15 p.m. Pre-K Atrium Class 5:00-6:00 p.m. RECONCILIATION REHEARSAL – NEW DATE AND TIME 5:30-7:00 p.m. Faith Formation K-8

Safe Environment Classes for ChildrenDuring a portion of our Faith Formation classes on Sunday, February 24th/March 3rd and Wednesday, February 27th/ March 6th, we will have age-appropriate lessons for your children related to helping them stay safe, as required by our Diocese. The children will view a short video followed by lessons intended to reinforce the concepts learned in the video. Children will be grouped K-2nd, 3rd-6th grade, and 7th-8th grade. To help you become more familiar with the goals and objectives of the lessons, we will be sending home pamphlets with the children with helpful information. Please read through these brochures, and feel free to discuss with your children. If you have any questions about the objectives of the program or would like to preview the materials, please stop by my office. Together we can help make your child more confident about staying safe and setting boundaries for themselves and others.

MARCH NEWSLETTER CATHOLIC ADULT ORGANIZATION

FOR MORE INFORMATION: SPORTS & WELLNESS: [email protected], ARTS & MUSIC: [email protected], EDUCATION / SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL: [email protected]

DAY DEPARTMENT PLANNED ACTIVITY

MONDAY SPORTS & WELLNESS “SoulCore” - Rosary and Exercise - 6pm, in Nazareth Pop Tennis - Tennis Courts @ 6:00p

ARTS & MUSIC Painting Class - NAZARETH - 6pm **For registered students only. For the Spring session REGISTER BY 3/20**

TUESDAY SPORTS & WELLNESS Basketball - Pick up games, PFLC Gym - 7p-9p “SoulCore” - Rosary and Exercise - 6pm, in Nazareth Tennis - Tennis Courts @ 9:00a

WEDNESDAY SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL Holy Grounds - Enjoy free coffee at 8:30a in the "5 SAINTS CAFE" Parents of Faith - Faith Formation Parents Social - 5:30p-7:30p

SPORTS & WELLNESS Boot Camp - in the BoneYard 5:30p-6:30p

THURSDAY SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL "Inclusion Breakfast” - CEO for Shut-in’s and Homebound. “Brown Bag Thursdays” - $5 Lunch at 12p. Scheduled Arts and Info series of events.

FRIDAY SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL Happy Hour - Night of live music, food, and beverages, at 6pm in the "5 SAINTS CAFE"

SPORTS & WELLNESS “SoulCore” - Rosary and Exercise - 9am, in Nazareth

SATURDAY SPORTS & WELLNESS Bocce League - Mornings from 10-Noon. Flag Football Pick-up - CYO Fields - 11a-3p Tennis - Tennis Courts @ 9:45p

ARTS & MUSIC Guitar Class - NAZARETH - 1pm **For registered students only. For the Spring session REGISTER BY 3/20**

EDUCATION Technology Training Course - Nazareth - 10a-12p **For registered students only. For the Spring session REGISTER BY 3/20**

SUNDAY SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL Parents of Faith - Faith Formation Parents Social - 9:15a-10:45a

“CAO is the persistent and constant set of programs here at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church to enrich and engage every age of adult, from 18 to 118, and everyone in

between; body, mind, soul and spirit.”

Theology on Tap: Young Adult Bible Study @ BoneHook Brewing Co. - Free drinks and food and life discussion of God’s Holy Word. First Tuesday of every month. (Next one: Tues 2/5 @ 6:30p)

“We Served”: Veteran Round Table: Meet a Fellow VET, Q&A, Free Breakfast. Feb. 11th @ 9am in the 5 Saints Cafe.

Technology Personal Devices: Learn the Basics: Parishioners are invited to register for this five-week course to help you navigate the world of technology.

Vigils at Abortion Centers: Provide Transportation or pray with those outside Planned Parenthood, Fourth Monday of the month. [email protected]

Register by MARCH 20th for all these classes:

Guitar Class - Saturdays @ 1pm - Nazareth North - $100 - 8 week session start March 23rd.

Piano Class - Saturdays @ 2pm - Nazareth North - $100 - 8 week session start March 23rd.

Painting Class - Mondays @ 6pm - Nazareth North - $150 - 8 week session start March 25th

Voice/Cantor Class - Tuesdays @ 6pm or Fridays @ 5:30pm - Music Room - $100 - 8 week session start March 26th, or 29th.

Private Voice - Weekday evenings - Music Room - $240 - 8 weeks

Music Therapy for Experienced Adults - Mondays @ 3:30p - Nazareth - $120 - 8 week session starts March 25th.

Basketball Pick -up: Tuesday Nights from 7p-9p in the Gym

Bocce League: Tuesday and Saturday Mornings from 10:30a-12:30p

Bootcamp: Wednesday Night @ 5:30p, Saturday Morning @ 8:30a

Soulcore: Monday & Tuesday Nights @ 6pm, Friday Mornings @ 9am

Tennis: Monday @ 6pm, Tuesday @ 9am, & Saturday @ 9:45am

ARTS AND MUSIC CLASSES

SPRING SESSION

SOCIAL DAYS FOR ALL ADULTS

Basketball Pick-up

games 7p-9p every

Tuesday.

Social and Spiritual events

Arts and Music events

Sports and Wellness events

February Newsletter

ART Classes seen above were registered for and attended by registration only. The next session of classes will be held in March, along with other musical and artistic classes. Please see front page for list of upcoming class opportunities and PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 20TH TO ENSURE THE CLASS WILL BE HELD.



FEBRUARY 2019

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

27 28 29 30 31 1 2

Happy Hour - Dinner and Live Music @ 6pm in 5 Saints Cafe

Bootcamp @ 8:30a in Boneyard Bocce @ 10a at Bocce Courts

“Soulcore” @ 9:30am in Nazareth Technology Training @ 10am-12pm in Nazareth

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Knights of Columbus Meeting @ 7pm in Nazareth

Zumba @ 9am in the PFLC Gym Holy Grounds @ 8:30am after Daily Mass (free coffee & food)



“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth MCWA Meeting @ 6pm in Rome

“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth

Encounter on the Mountain: “Abide in my Love” @ 6:30p in the Ballroom

Technology Training @ 10am-12pm in Nazareth

Theology on Tap: Young Adults Bible Study. @ 6:30 at BoneHook Brewery.

“Soulcore” @ 9:30am in Nazareth

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

“We Served” - Veteran Round Table @ 9am in Nazareth/“5 Saints” Cafe. “Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth

Holy Grounds @ 8:30am after Daily Mass (free coffee & food)



***Sage Mentor Seminar - Medical Careers @ 6:00p in Nazareth.

Pick-up Basketball @ 6:30p in GymBrown Bag Thursdays ($5 lunch) @ Noon in 5 Saints Cafe


17 18 19 20 21 22 23

“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth Care Right Seminar: Portrait of Family Caregiver @ 12p in Nazareth.


Reboot w/ Chris Stefanick @ 7pm in the Gym



CAO Pick-up Basketball @ 7p in Gym “Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth

Brown Bag Thursdays ($5 lunch) @ Noon in 5 Saints Cafe


24 25 26 27 28 1 2

Vigils at Abortion Center Holy Grounds @ 8:30am after Daily Mass (free coffee & food)




“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth Bingo @ 1pm in Pulte Family Life Center


Mind - Body - Spirit - Soul

Church Staff:

Rev. Fr. Tom - Pastor

Jean-Paul Boucher - General Manager

Rick Beebe - President, Pastoral Stewardship Council

CAO Staff:

Arts & Music Director: Jennine Fuentes

Sports & Activities Director: Kyle VanDuser

CAO Coordinator: Bill Warvel

CAO Asst. Coordinator: Nancy Squitteri

CAO Asst. Coordinator: Sean Hession

CAO Asst. Coordinator: Bill Fuller

*** Indicates Registration only

Zumba @ 9am in the PFLC Gym

Guadalupe Soup Kitchen in Immokalee meet @ 9am Parish OfÞce




Open Mic Night in the "5 SAINTS CAFE” @ 6:30p

***Concert Series: Love is in the Air @ 6:30pm at the Pulte Family Life Center




FEBRUARY 2019

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

27 28 29 30 31 1 2




3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Knights of Columbus Meeting @ 7pm in Nazareth

Zumba @ 9am in the PFLC Gym Holy Grounds @ 8:30am after Daily Mass (free coffee & food)



“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth MCWA Meeting @ 6pm in Rome

“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth

Encounter on the Mountain: “Abide in my Love” @ 6:30p in the Ballroom

Technology Training @ 10am-12pm in Nazareth

Theology on Tap: Young Adults Bible Study. @ 6:30 at BoneHook Brewery.

“Soulcore” @ 9:30am in Nazareth

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

“We Served” - Veteran Round Table @ 9am in Nazareth/“5 Saints” Cafe. “Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth




***Sage Mentor Seminar - Medical Careers @ 6:00p in Nazareth.

Pick-up Basketball @ 6:30p in GymBrown Bag Thursdays ($5 lunch) @ Noon in 5 Saints Cafe


17 18 19 20 21 22 23

“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth Care Right Seminar: Portrait of Family Caregiver @ 12p in Nazareth.


Reboot w/ Chris Stefanick @ 7pm in the Gym



CAO Pick-up Basketball @ 7p in Gym “Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth



24 25 26 27 28 1 2

Vigils at Abortion Center Holy Grounds @ 8:30am after Daily Mass (free coffee & food)




“Soulcore” @ 6pm in Nazareth Bingo @ 1pm in Pulte Family Life Center


Mind - Body - Spirit - Soul

Church Staff:

Rev. Fr. Tom - Pastor

Jean-Paul Boucher - General Manager

Rick Beebe - President, Pastoral Stewardship Council

CAO Staff:

Arts & Music Director: Jennine Fuentes

Sports & Activities Director: Kyle VanDuser

CAO Coordinator: Bill Warvel

CAO Asst. Coordinator: Nancy Squitteri

CAO Asst. Coordinator: Sean Hession

CAO Asst. Coordinator: Bill Fuller

*** Indicates Registration only


Guadalupe Soup Kitchen in Immokalee meet @ 9am Parish OfÞce




Open Mic Night in the "5 SAINTS CAFE” @ 6:30p

***Concert Series: Love is in the Air @ 6:30pm at the Pulte Family Life Center




































SPRING SESSION


Basketball Pick-up

games 7p-9p every

Tuesday.




February Newsletter



Adult Faith Formation and RCIA

This Week’s Schedule February 4 – 10, 2019

Mon., Feb. 4 Revelation ~ 6:00 p.m. in the Rome Room Pivotal Players ~ 7:00 p.m. in the Alexandria RoomTues. Feb. 5 The Biblical Mass ~ 11:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Room Becoming Catholic (RCIA) ~ 6:00 p.m. in the Antioch Room Wed., Feb. 6 Epic, Church History ~ 11:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Room Bishop Barron’s The Mass ~ 5:30 p.m. in the Nazareth RoomThurs. Feb. 7 Women of the Word, Gospel of John ~ 9:30 a.m. in the Alexandria Room Catholicism ~ 11:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Room Catholicism ~ 7:00 p.m. in the Rome RoomFri. Feb. 8 Christian Meditation ~ 11:30 a.m. in the Nazareth RoomSun. Feb. 10 Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible ~ 9:15 a.m. in the Rome Room Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible ~ 6:00 p.m. in the Nazareth Room

Adult Confirmation; It is Never Too Late!

In recent years our adult confirmani ranged in age from 18 to 80 and spanned three generations. If you were baptized Catholic and received your First Communion, but for whatever reason have not been Confirmed, CONFIRMATION is available to YOU on Monday, April 29th, at 6:30 p.m.

Adults can prepare in four Sunday evening sessions on March 17, 24, April 7, and 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. These days and times were chosen to make it as convenient as possible to prepare for this sacrament, but if that schedule doesn’t work for you, alternative arrangements can be made.

Whether you are ready to register now or would like more information, please send an e-mail to Jack Kindsvater, Adult Faith Formation and RCIA Coordinator, at [email protected], or leave a voice mail message at (239) 228 3918, including your name, email address, and preferred phone contact number. You will receive detailed information and answers to any questions in return.

Attend a Pivotal Players or Catholicism Session THIS WEEK.

Meet St. Francis of Assisi, This Week’s Pivotal Player

“Rebuild my Church!” That’s the mission Christ gave to St. Francis, and it’s the perennial task of the Church in every age of its life. But how is the reform and renewal of the Church to be accomplished? The life of St. Francis demonstrates that Christ intends the foundations of true and lasting reform to be built on the solid rock that is the radical witness of the saints.

St. Francis lived radically and literally as Jesus commanded. They say he preached to the flowers, and removed tiny worms from paths lest they be crushed; could it be that the saints have a special instinct for the ties that bind us through God to every other creature?

Visit the central Italian countryside where St. Francis united a group of friars and revived the Church. Unlock the story behind how this mystic of the late Middle Ages shaped the life of the Church and changed the course of civilization.

Join other parishioners Monday at 7:00.

CATHOLICISM Lesson 4, Mary, the Mother of GodThis week, Bishop Barron masterfully correlates the Catholic Faith’s testimony to the revelation of God in Christ with the vivid practices of reverence offered to his Mother. Mary is explained as “an on-going presence, an actor in the life of the Church.”

By journeying from the humble remains of Mary’s house in Nazareth, to the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, and to the great Marian shrine of Lourdes and Guadalupe, you will better understand the Church’s teachings about

Mary as the Mother of God, the Immaculate Conception, and the dogma of the Assumption.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR YOU TO JOIN THIS JOURNEY.

Remember you are invited to come to one of the sessions this Thursday; the lunchtime at 11:30 a.m. (enjoy the 5 Saints Café sandwich special for only $5, or bring your own) or the evening session at 7:00 p.m.



































SPRING SESSION


Basketball Pick-up

games 7p-9p every

Tuesday.




February Newsletter



Gospel Reflectionswith Father Tom

When Jesus went back to His home place, Nazareth, they invited Him to preach in the synagogue. Their first reaction to Him was extremely favorable. They were astonished at the gracious words He spoke. However, their admiration soon turned into doubt, then into hostility. What went wrong?

They still saw Him as just the son of Joseph. And they felt that if He had anything to offer, then they, the people of His own home town, should be the first to benefit from it. Without showing any real faith in Him, they demanded that He do in Nazareth some of the wonderful things He had done elsewhere – after all, charity begins at home. They felt they had a divine right to be the first to benefit from His gifts.

But He said that what matters is not who you are, but whether or not you have faith. There is no room in the Kingdom of God for privilege. God’s charity begins wherever there is human need, and the faith to receive it. He gave two examples – the cure of the widow of Zarephath and the cure of Naarnan, both of whom were Gentiles.

On hearing that the benefits they had rejected (through lack of faith in Jesus) would be offered to the Gentiles, the people were outraged. As Jews, they were the people of God. Those others were outsiders and sinners. How dare He suggest that the Gentiles would be preferred to them. They took Him from the synagogue, and tried to do away with Him. Why did they turn on Him so angrily? Because of what He said. That was the first reason. But there was a deeper reason. It was because He showed the ugly things that lay hidden in them. If you stir up a stagnant pond, a lot of mud will rise to the surface.

Regrettably, religion sometimes brings out the worst in people. It makes them narrower, more bigoted, and more apt to hate and kill. We see an ugly example of this in the citizens of Nazareth. But this kind of thing still happens. Religion can get distorted and turn into something repulsive, such as fanaticism and bigotry. Religion becomes

synonymous with narrow-mindedness, small-heartedness, and intolerance.

But religion can also bring out the best in people. It makes them more tolerant and more loving. True religion liberates the heart and the mind, and fosters harmonious relationships with others. Religion is beautiful when it is like this. The question each of us must ask is: What does religion bring out in me?

There is an essential link between faith and love. St Paul says, “There are three things that last: faith, hope, and love; and the greatest of these is love.” What’s the use in having faith and hope if we are lacking in love?


Readings Page 66Entrance Hymn: 481 God is love (Sing to tune: “Ode to Joy”) 544 Sing a New Song (Jamaican Choir Masses)Preparation Hymn: 456 You Are Mine 582 They’ll Know We Are ChristiansCommunion Hymns: 359 One Love Released 327 Ubi Caritas (Hurd) 334 Taste and See (Jamaican Choir Masses)Closing Hymns: 196 Now Thank We All Our God The Spirit Lives to Set Us Free (Jamaican Choir Masses) (Please see lyrics below)

Hymns for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFebruary 2 and 3, 2019

Music and Choir

Welcome Back, Kevin Williams and the Jamaican Choir!

We are blessed to welcome back Kevin Williams and the Jamaican Choir this weekend. They will be leading the music at the 3:15 and 5:00 p.m. Masses on Saturday and the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Masses on Sunday. May the spirit and love they bring fill each of us with overflowing joy to share with all we encounter!

The Spirit lives to set us free, walk, walk in the light; He binds us all in unity, walk, walk in the light.

Walk in the light, Walk in the light,Walk in the light, Walk in the light of the Lord.

Jesus promised life to all, walk, walk in the light;We all are wakened by His call, walk, walk in the light. Walk in the light....

By Jesus’ love our wounds are healed, walk, walk in the light; the Father’s kindness is revealed, walk, walk in the light. Walk in the light...

The Spirit lives in you and me, walk, walk in the light; His light will shine for all to see, walk, walk in the light.

CCLI Song # 2134598, Damian Lund, © 1978 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. All rights reserved. CCLI License # 2008891

The Spirit lives to Set us Free

Our Adult Choir will sing next Sunday, February 10, at the 9:15 a.m. Mass in the Ballroom.


5:00 p.m. Mass Music Worship Aid Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019: The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Opening Song Indescribable 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.

Preparation Song Your Love Is Extravagant Darrell Evans CCLI Song #2612711 © 1998 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. Darrell Evans. All rights Reserved. CCLI License #2008891.

Music and Choir

Verse 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 springEv’ry creature unique in the song that it sings,

All exclaiming: (to Chorus, below)

Verse 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)


Music and Choir

Closing Song Awesome God Rich Mullins CCLI Song No. 41099. © 1988 BMG Songs, Inc. CCLI License #2008891.

Communion Songs The Cup of Life Outpoured Jim Cowan CCLI Song No. 1419723. © 1987 International Liturgy Publications. Jim Cowan. For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. CCLI License No. 2008891.

Communion Songs King of My Heart John Mark McMillan and Sarah McMillan CCLI Song # 7046145 John Mark McMillan | Sarah McMillan © Meaux Jeaux Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)Raucous Ruckus Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) McMillan, Sarah (Admin. by Moniker Music Group)For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2008891

Verse 1) Lord, I believe! Help my unbelief! Cause me to see you as you are: The King of glory, the Lord of love. The Shepherd of my heart!Bridge) Lamb of God (Lamb of God), Holy God (Holy God). I come to receive you now. Come into my heart, Fill my life, with your very Presence, Lord!

Verse 2) Too great for me, this wisdom of the Lord: to hold the Savior in my hand. And greater still, the gift of God: That I should be one with Him!

Coda) Lamb of God (Lamb of God), Holy God (Holy God), Lamb of God (Lamb of God), Holy God (Holy God)—Lamb of God!

Verse 1) Let the King of my heart be the mountain where I run. The fountain I drink from. Oh He is my song. Let the King of my heart be the shadow where I hide. The ransom for my life. Oh He is my song.

Verse 2) Let the King of my heart be the wind inside my sails. The anchor in the waves. Oh He is my song. Let the King of my heart be the fire inside my veins. The echo of my days. Oh He is my song.

Chorus) You are good good oh. You are good good oh. You are good good oh. You are good good oh

Bridge) You’re never gonna let, Never gonna let me down. You’re never gonna let, Never gonna let me down. You’re never gonna let, Never gonna let me down. You’re never gonna let, Never gonna let me down.

Ending) When the night is holding on to me, God is holding on. When the night is holding on to me, God is holding on.

Verse 1) When he rolls up his sleeves, he ain’t just ‘puttin’ on the ritz.’ Our God is an awesome God! There is thunder in his footsteps and lightning in his fists. Our God is an awesome God! And the Lord wasn’t joking when he kicked ‘em out of Eden, It wasn’t for no reason that he shed his blood. His return is very close and so you’d better be believin’ that our God is an awesome God! (to chorus)

Verse 2) When the sky was starless in the void of the night. Our God is an awesome God! He spoke into the darkness and created the light. Our God is an awesome God! Judgment and wrath he poured out on Sodom; Mercy and grace he gave us at the Cross. I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that our God is an awesome God!

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Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.

Come visit SES and learn about our Early Childhood Education programs! We offer full-day programs for PreK-3, PreK-4, and Kindergarten students, in addition to serving students in grades one through eight. Financial aid is available. Call for a tour today!

Ave Maria is hosting the 9th Annual Sunshine State Steak Cookoff on Jan 26th at the Parish. Over 2,000 16 oz Boneless

Ribeye Steak Dinners will be served to support Catholic education. Advance tickets are $22 at www.sunshinestatesteakcookoff.com.

Excellence in Education of Spirit, Mind, and Body since 1956!

GRANDPARENTS and SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

Saint Ann School hosted Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Friday, January 18, 2019. The day was designed to honor grandparents and celebrate the special and unique relationship they have with their grandchildren. We invited grandparents to join us for Mass, our monthly Kids for Jesus virtue skit, refreshments, and classroom visits.

Visit our new website at www.stann.net! ~ facebook.com/SaintAnnSchool

Call Admissions Director, Mrs. Tracy Farley, for a tour Grades PK3 – 8 at (239) 262-4110

Open HouseFebruary 24, 2019 • 3:00 p.m.

Tour our campus, meet faculty, interact with students

RSVP at sjnceltics.org239.455.3044


NET MissionariesNET Missionaries Spotlight

Editor’s Note: Since mid-September, eight young adults, NET Missionaries from Minnesota, have been a part of our Parish Family sharing their infectious enthusiasm as young Catholics. This is our third year hosting the NET Missionaries. We are very excited to welcome them as part of our Parish Family. Over the next few weeks, in an on-going series, we will introduce you to these young adults. Say hello when you see them.

Clare Delmore David Talty

Clare is 18 years old, from Orono, Minnesota. She loves to sing, play guitar, and ride horses! She is excited to attend Boston College in the fall of 2019 and cannot wait to study biology.

David is 18 years old, from Chaska, Minnesota. He has one older sister, one younger brother, and one younger sister. He loves sports, especially tennis and baseball. His future plans include getting a theology degree and working as a youth minister.

Host Families Needed. We are in need of parishioners willing to host two (or four, if you have space) of the NET Team for a two-week increment. You don’t need to worry about transportation – just provide a place for them to sleep, shower, and meals for the day. Please don’t pass up the opportunity to be a blessing to these wonderful young adults who are giving so generously of themselves to our parish!For more information, please contact:Kyle VanDuser, CYO Social and Spiritual Coordinator, at 239-207-0537 or [email protected], or Patsy Valentine, NET Team Host Home Coordinator, at 239-398-8332 or [email protected].

Host Experience“We provided their food, yet they nourished us.”

In our time hosting three NET girls, our family grew in number, but even more importantly, it grew in faith and love. They flawlessly blended into our family – in fact, they felt more like three more daughters (minus the complaining!) rather than guests. These young people are a gifted group – they are musicians and incredibly bright students.

I must admit, though, when we agreed to hosting the Net girls,

“They have been such an incredible example to my shy, seven-year-old granddaughter.”

I cannot fully express how wonderful these young people are, or how positive your experience will be when you host the NET Team. Mike and I have had all four girls stay with us and are now hosting the boys. We will also have the girls again before they leave for the summer.

They have been such an incredible example to my shy, seven-year-old granddaughter. She is bashful about prayer. I can’t explain why, but for her to see all of these teenagers bow their heads in prayer at meals and before bed somehow eased her mind that she is not “different”. They played with her, were incredible patient with her, made crafts with her. As far as she is concerned she has made lifelong friendships. They have inspired Mike and I with their love

of Christ and devotion to their faith. They love to laugh and sit down and chat when they have a bit of free time.

The NET Team put in long hours, so you get to spend time with them at breakfast and usually after 8:00pm. They are a hard-working group that puts in long hours without a single complaint. Some like to get into the kitchen with you on the nights they are actually home for dinner, and they volunteer to do the dishes!!! Who doesn’t love that?

I ask everyone who has a little bit of space to please open your home and your heart to these kids. They need a place to lay their heads down at night. They want to feel connected to the community they are here to serve. You will not regret it. It is an experience that I will cherish forever. Mike and I will do it over and over again.

- God bless, Kim Woodyard

I was a little concerned, not really knowing what to expect. Was our family religious enough? Would they like the food I prepared? Would they be comfortable sleeping in bunk beds? Would they be horrified by our chaos? All of these fears turned out to be baseless. This is not a judgmental group, but rather a loving one. They are not picky eaters, and they do not expect gourmet meals!

Please consider hosting members of the NET Team. I assure you this opportunity is a gift and not a burden.

- Patty and Michael Gahan


Event Information... Church and Social Events

Upcoming SET ClassesThe Diocese of Venice is providing SET (Safety Environment Training) classes at the following parishes, dates, and times.Where Date TimeSt. Peter the Apostle Thursday, Feb. 7 6:00 p.m.Naples, FL Saturday, Feb. 9 9:30 a.m.St. Leo the Great Thursday, Feb. 21 6:00 p.m.Bonita Springs, FL Saturday, Feb. 23 9:30 a.m.

Oh Come, All Ye Faithful

You are cordially invited to Holy Grounds, a complimentary breakfast on Wednesdays in the Five Saints Cafe, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This is a great way to start the day, mingle with friends and for new parishioners to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of St. John.

Rediscover the Life God Created for You!Learn how to apply the genius of the Gospel to YOUR life.

DO NOT MISS the opportunity to hear one of the most sought-after voices of our time!

OFFERING PRACTICAL INSIGHT INTO LIVING THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU!

God didn’t create us to just get by: He created us to live life to the full.

Thursday, February 21 from 7:00-9:30 p.m.at St. John the Evangelist

Purchase tickets online at www.RealLifeCatholic.com/reboot or at the Parish Office of St. John the Evangelist Church

Contact Natalie at [email protected] for more information.

Featuring Chris Stefanik



JOP Second Collection and Jamaican ChoirThis weekend, February 2-3, there will be a 2nd collection for our Jamaica Outreach mission, and we welcome Jamaican visitors Father Collin Henriques, Deacon Vivian Blair, Kevin Williams, and the Jamaican choir to our liturgies. The choir will be singing in the ballroom at the 3:15 and 5:00 p.m. Masses on Saturday, Feb. 2nd, and in the ballroom on Sunday, Feb. 3, at the 9:15 and 11:15 Masses. Thank you for your ongoing support of this ministry to help the poor in Jamaica.

Women AND men are invited to join us on

TUESDAY, February 19, 2019Father Mark Weisner___________________________

Top 10 Reasons to Become/Remain Catholic!

It is not unusual for people to ask, “Why are you Catholic?” If your response is a blank stare, or “because that was the way I was raised,” or even if you think you have a good answer to this question, we guarantee you will benefit from attending this dynamic event. In his light-hearted and fast-paced presentation, Father Mark will share with us his top 10 reasons for becoming and remaining a Catholic! In addition to his Catholic ministries, Father Mark is a trained, working voice-over artist, and performs annually with many local theater groups, being in the cast of more than 60 musicals over his lifetime, most recently in Jesus Christ Superstar! He is passionate about conducting retreats,

parish missions, days and evenings of reflection, and teaching scripture. Invite your Spouse, Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Parishioners

The cost is just $25/person, which includes the speaker, dinner catered by Frisco’s, and a glass of wine. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist. The event runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. You must pre-pay – no walk-ins please.We expect our third consecutive sellout so register TODAY! You can register: (1) Online with a credit card on or before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, by going to www.faithandwine.com and following the prompts on the RSVP for Events page; (2) In-person at the church office on or before 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, with exact cash or check made payable to Saint John the Evangelist; or (3) By mail – your envelope postmarked on or before Monday, February 11, addressed to Faith and Wine, c/o St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Avenue N., Naples, Florida, 34108, should include a check made payable to Saint John the Evangelist, your email address and telephone number, and the names of the people for whom you are paying with the enclosed check.

We hope to see you on Tuesday, February 19th!



Caregiver Workshop

February 19, 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in the Nazareth Room

Portrait of a Family Caregiver

• Prevalence of family caregiving• What is a caregiver?• Signs of caregiver burnout• Chronic caregiving vs short term caregiving• Preventing caregiver burnout

This seminar is FREE, and and a light lunch will be served.Anyone wanting to attend must RSVP by February 12 to the Parish Office at 239.566.8740.

Presented by:Annalee Kruger,

President of CareRight, Inc.

Get in Shape for the New Year!

Zumba at St. JohnCome to the Life Center Gym on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for Zumba, a high-energy, physical fitness class that is tailored to the participants. The fee is $10 per class or $40 for an entire month of unlimited classes. We even have an annual discounted rate if you are ready to commit!

For more information, or to RSVP and pay for your classes, please visit: https://saintjohntheevangelist.com/news/zumba-is-back

Marriage Ministry: Together Forever

Enjoy a date night with Catholic fellowship at St. John the Evangelist as you enrich your marriage with our series entitled 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage. Join us for fellowship, appetizers, and marriage enrichment!

Next Session:February 23, 2019 at 6:30

Please RSVP to Melissa at [email protected]

Love is in Air! - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic …...The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 To Know, To Love, and To Serve God in His Church and Our Community. Love

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