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Current Announcements
Weekly Highlights for December 8th to 16th
Friday, December 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of obligation.The schedule for Corpus Christi Masses is as follows:
12:30pm Resurrection in Fort Myers
4pm St Agnes in Naples
5:15pm (sung) Mass at St Agnes in Naples
Saturday, December 9th, Rorate Caeli Mass at 6:15am at St. Agnes in Naples.
Tuesday, December 12th, first class feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Diocese of Venice.
Saturday, December 16th, classes and activities at 9am. Location TBD.
Saturday, December 16th, "La posada" is a very traditional celebration in honor of the pilgrimage of Saint Joseph and our Lady to Bethlehem. We will pray the holy rosary and the litany, we will sing songs and afterward we will eat, we will also have a piñata. It will take place in Adelita and Vidal's House (45 25th Ave NE Naples FL, 34120) on December 16th from 6-8 pm.
La posada es una celebración en honor del peregrinaje de San José y la Santísima Virgen María a Belén. Rezaremos el santo rosario, las letanías, cantaremos, y después comeremos, también tendremos piñata. Únase a esta celebración anual que se llevará a cabo en la casa de Adelita y Vidal(45 25th Ave NE Naples FL, 34120) el 16 de diciembre de 6-8pm.
This Friday is The National Night of Prayer for Life
The 2023 Annual National Night of Prayer for Life marks its 34th anniversary of people across the country praying to convert America’s heart to cherish life and encourage living the Gospel of Life. It will be held in the following parishes on Friday, December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception:
San Pedro, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port - 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (The hour of unity during which time the entire nation will be united in prayer is from midnight to 1:00 a.m. on December 9)
Christ the King, 1900 Meadowood St., Sarasota - Eucharistic adoration from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
St. Andrew, 2628 Del Prado Blvd. S, Cape Coral - Following 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, silent prayer time until 11:20, rosary, benediction, and repose of the Blessed Sacrament at midnight.
St. James, 3380 Placid View Dr., Lake Placid - Following 7:00 p.m. Mass: Eucharistic adoration from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
If you are interested in attending one of the following events, please contact Karen Foss, Respect Life Representative for Corpus Christi Chapel at [email protected]:
- March for Life in DC on January 19
- Catholic Days at the Capitol, 3-day bus trip to Tallahassee on February 6-8.
Urgent! Decline to Sign Petition for Dangerous Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative!
An extremely grave initiative is underway in Florida that seeks to erase pro-life protections by inserting language into the Florida Constitution banning regulation of abortion. Abortion activists are working to gather petition signatures to place a pro-abortion constitutional amendment, titled Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment would allow abortion up until birth, including when the baby is capable of feeling pain, and would eliminate laws requiring parental consent and safety protocols for women. Floridians should not sign the petition. Please go to www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife for more information.
The Happiest Christmas Tree Ever' book sale went very well
Viviane Fallet would like to express her gratitude to everyone who has shown enthusiastic support for her Christmas book and for the many kind comments she has received. If anyone was not able to purchase the Christmas book at church, or if anyone would like to buy additional copies, they can do so on her website: LittleFeatherPress.com , or by calling her at 239.286.2283.
Here are some of the most recent comments she has received:
“I read your book at my school’s mystery reader. The kids loved it!!” - Theresa Gubala
“I am an FSSP parishioner with Fr. Passo in Arkansas, and I was in Naples for two years before that. I am so excited to see your book! It’s beautiful!” - Alysson Reese
"Thank you for the gift of your beautiful book. I was so touched by its message, its beauty, and the variety of knowledge it shared. It is simply wonderful, a major achievement, and a gift of God. Congratulations! I will be ordering some copies to share with family…” - Beth Bonner
Marian Antiphons throughout the year
The Marian antiphons change according to liturgical seasons.
Download a printable version here.
Parishioner Looking for Room to Rent
A single female parishioner is looking for a room to rent with a private bathroom. If you can help, please contact Luisa at [email protected].
Weekly Highlights for December 1st to 9th
Friday, December 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day of obligation. Every Catholic is obliged to attend Holy Mass. Mass times for Corpus Christi will be:
12:30pm Resurrection in Fort Myers
4pm St Agnes in Naples
5:15pm sung Mass at St Agnes in Naples
Saturday, December 9th, at 6:15am we will have our Rorate Caeli Mass in the Chapel at St. Agnes.
Saturday, December 9th, at 9am via Zoom we will have RCIA class taught by Fr. van Zee.
Father Adam's Goodbye Letter
Dear CCC Parishioners,PAX
It's dark and cold here in my new "assignment", Lincoln, NE. But that's not why I'm writing.
I want to thank you all for my time in Naples. I sincerely loved the community; I did't want to leave, but, in God's Providence, health issues have necessitated it.
I was humbled by how many of you turned out to send me off, and I thank you all for your generous gifts, but most especially for your well-wishing and prayers.I will be praying for you all, each day.
I did want to use this as an opportunity to mention something that I think is extremely important. I had hoped to preach about this once we moved into the new church, but I will just write it now.My family was part of an FSSP parish about 20 years ago which was in a very similar situation to Naples: sharing diocesan churches; always setting-up and taking-down; yet very vibrant and growing. Everything was going great until the community moved into our own building and got some stability. We encountered a problem which, up until then, hadn't existed, viz. parish politics which were enabled by our incorporation.
Please remember that the devil works extra hard anywhere where he sees God's grace flourishing. Fulton Sheen pointed out that the word diabolic comes from the Greek words dia and balime. Dia-balime is to tear apart, rend asunder.Within a short time we saw our beloved community torn apart because of things which began as petty conflicts, but then quickly grew into a catastrophe, ending with private investigators being hired, anonymous threatening emails being sent, pastors being transferred, and a lot of very hurt people.
The parish is doing fine now, but it's progress was set back about 10 years, not to mention many estranged parishioners, some of whom never returned.
The community in Naples is vibrant, happy and doesn't have most of the "baggage" which typically comes with Traditional Mass communities. I will be praying that things stay that way, but please be very aware of the attacks of the enemy in this regard.
Please keep me in your prayers, and as I've already said many times, you will all be in mine. If for some reason you're passing through Lincoln, please let me know! You can email me at [email protected]
Or write to me at
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Fr. Marty Adams, FSSP1145 South St
Lincoln NE 68502
Urgent! Decline to Sign Petition for Dangerous Pro-Abortion Ballot Initiative!
An extremely grave initiative is underway in Florida that seeks to erase pro-life protections by inserting language into the Florida Constitution banning regulation of abortion. Abortion activists are working to gather petition signatures to place a pro-abortion constitutional amendment, titled Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion, on the November 2024 ballot. This amendment would allow abortion up until birth, including when the baby is capable of feeling pain, and would eliminate laws requiring parental consent and safety protocols for women. Floridians should not sign the petition. Please go to www.dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife for more information.
Encore Christmas Book Sale
Because many parishioners expressed an interest in buying additional copies of the book, author Viviana Falleti will be present after all CCC Masses in Naples for one more Sunday, selling her delightful, informative, and beautifully-illustrated Christmas book for children and the young at heart. $10 of each book sold to parishioners will be donated to Corpus Christi Chapel’s building fund. Cash and checks only please. If you miss this final weekend’s sale, you can still purchase copies at LittleFeatherPress.com or by calling 239.286.2283. This book is a sneak preview and will not be widely available at bookstores or on Amazon until Christmas 2024.