Current Announcements

Please take note of the upcoming events at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples:

-Friday, October 4th, First Friday devotion after both Masses.

-Saturday, October 5th, First Saturday devotion after Mass. 

-Saturday, October 5th, at 9:00 am Choir practice, Maiden's, Mom's Group, Acolytes, and Men's skills class (topic: "Real Estate").

-Sunday, October 6th, 9:30 am High Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for 40 hours following Mass.

-Friday, October 11th, 5:30 pm High Mass to celebrate The Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

-Saturday, October 12th, at 9:30 am RCIA Class will be taught by Fr. van Zee.

The 40 hours Devotion is an exposition and continuous adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, day and night for the faithful to spend time in prayer.

The ceremony will commence tomorrow with the celebration of the High Mass at 9:30 a.m. Following Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for 40 hours. There will be a second Mass on Monday, October 7th at 7:00 a.m. and a third Mass on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 a.m.

The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. Yearly, the Universal Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October is also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to “say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world.”

The 40 hours Devotion is being offered to defeat Florida’s Amendment 4 and abortion within our state, nation, and the world., Please pray the Rosary during each hour of your service as an adorer. 

We are participating in the Rosary Congress of the Diocese of Venice. The theme for the 2024 Diocesan Rosary Congress is "Do Whatever He Tells You" (John 2:5), which is the Blessed Virgin Mary’s last utterance in Scripture. She speaks to the servants at the Wedding Feast at Cana.
Bishop Frank J. Dewane highlighted the power of the Rosary and called on everyone to pray it, live it, and persevere.

For more information on the Diocesan Rosary Congress click here.

The 40 hours Devotion is an exposition and continuous adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, day and night for the faithful to spend time in prayer.

This is a great opportunity for our community to come together in prayer to defeat Florida's Amendment 4 and abortion within our state, nation, and the world.

The ceremony will commence with the celebration of a high Mass on Sunday, October 6th at 9:30 a.m. Following Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for 40 hours. There will be a second Mass on Monday, October 7th at 7:00 a.m. and a third Mass on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 a.m.

For security purposes, we kindly ask all individuals to register. Please be aware that from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, access will be granted only to those who have registered. You will be required to provide the security team with the first and last names of all individuals. If you plan to arrive with your family, each member will need to register individually.

Click here to sign up to spend time accompanying our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament .

The Men's Skills Group Meetings will take place at Corpus Christi Chapel on the First Saturday of each month and are open to male individuals aged 18 and above (no exceptions). This year we have a wide range of exciting topics to be presented by fellow parishioners designed to help men with the challenges they face today.

Our second Men's Skills meeting is scheduled for October 5th at 9:00 am and will be a Catholic Real Estate Seminar. This session will focus on Home Buyers/Sellers/Investors. Join parishioner and realtor Jack Spring and a representative from Third Federal Mortgage company to discuss the home buying and selling process, real estate investment opportunities, current market trends, tips on selling your home, and how to finance and insure your investment. Light breakfast food and beverages will be served. If you plan on attending, please email Brian Harrington by October 3rd at [email protected].

Although Election Day seems a way off, decisions are being made NOW.  In fact, 80 percent vote early or by mail-in ballot!  Mail-in ballots begin September 26, and in-person early voting begins October 21. It is urgent that we help alert others to the extreme, misleading, and dangerous nature of Amendment 4!

Volunteer opportunities…

From the comfort of your own home:

• Catholic Vote Phone Calls – sign up at CatholicVote.org/volunteer 
• Pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, or Special Prayer from the Florida Bishops with the Intention of the defeat of Amendment 4
• Fasting and family prayer 
• Watch “Sarah’s Choice or “Unplanned” with older children & discuss 

In the community:

• Distribute materials during early voting Oct. 21-Nov. 2 (2 hr. slots)
• Attend daily Mass with the intention of defeating Amendment 4
• Spend time at prayer at home or at Eucharistic Adoration with the intention of the defeat of Amendment 4

On Friday, October 18th, there will be no 5:30 p.m. Mass. Additionally, on October 19th, all group meetings are canceled.

Please take note of the following schedule for group meetings at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples:

• Wednesday, October 16th: Women's Group from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  
• Thursday, October 17th: Men's Group from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  
• Wednesday, October 23rd: Catequesis en Español 6:30pm - 7:30 pm
  
• Saturday, October 26th: Young Adults Group from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  

Feel free to bring food and drinks to share. Plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided.

Did you know that making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to Corpus Christi Chapel from your IRA can be a tax-wise to help those whom we serve?

• If you are age 70 1/2 or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to support out missionary work. If you are age 73 or older, you can even use your Required Minimum Distribution to make a QCD.
• A QCD effectively lowers the income you must report on your tax return.
• Although a charitable tax deduction is not allowed, even if you do not itemize charitable gifts on your tax return, you can benefit by making a QCD.
• The limit is $105,000, and the distribution must come directly to us from your plan administrator.

There are other benefits to making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA. Should any queries arise, please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected].