Current Announcements

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

-Friday, December 5th. First Friday devotion after all Masses.

-Saturday, December 6th, Rorate Caeli Mass at 5:45 a.m., followed by first Saturday devotion. 

-Saturday, December 6th, at 9:00 am Choir practice, Maiden's, Mom's Group, Acolytes.

-Saturday, December 6th, "Catequesis en Español" from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

-Monday, 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:

• 7:30am, Low Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples
• 12:30pm, Low Mass at  Resurrection in Fort Myers
• 5:30pm, High Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples

-Friday, December 12th, first-class feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of America and the Diocese of Venice. Mass times for Corpus Christi will be:

• 7:30am, Low Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples
• 5:30pm, High Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples

-Saturday, December 13th, at 9:30 am RCIA Class will be taught by Fr. van Zee.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with this year’s National March for Life, taking place on Friday, January 23, 2026 in Washington D.C. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the day, from the March for Life Rally (morning through early afternoon) to the Rose Dinner Gala (afternoon through evening). Whether you’re available for a few hours or the full day, we’d love to have your help supporting this year’s events. We are looking for college graduates or ages 21+.

If you or someone you know plans on attending the National March in D.C. and would like to join us, or receive additional details, please reach out to Georgiana Beagan at [email protected].

On Saturday, December 6th, we will have a sung mass at 5:45 a.m., which is a traditional Advent custom in honor of Our Lady, who as the dawn announces the coming of Christ the Sun of Justice. 

Confessions will be heard before Mass at 5:15 a.m. and after Mass, but will not be available during Mass.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place for one hour immediately following Mass.

Homily for the Rorate Caeli Mass:

Rorate Caeli—Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just

To not interrupt the beautiful setting of the candlelit Rorate Caeli Mass, I thought to publish my homily here in the bulletin so that all might read and know why we celebrate Mass in this magnificent setting on Saturday during Advent. 

The Rorate Caeli Mass is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. The interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of Advent and the coming of the Light of the world.

We celebrate this beautiful Mass known as Roráte caeli which is the Introit of the Mass and is taken from the Book of Isaiah (45:8), “Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened, and bud forth a Savior: and let justice spring up together” 

The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. 

We celebrate by candlelight because by this dimly lit setting, we prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ.

The readings and prayers of the Mass foretell the prophecy of the Virgin who would bear a Son called Emmanuel, and call on all to raise the gates of their hearts and their societies to let Christ the King enter; asking for the grace to receive eternal life by the merits of the Incarnation and saving Resurrection of Our Lord.

Father van Zee

On Monday, December 9th, the feast of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation. Every Catholic is required to attend Holy Mass.

Mass times for Corpus Christi will be:

• 7:30 am, Low Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples
• 12:30 pm, Low Mass at  Resurrection in Fort Myers
• 5:30 pm, High Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples

Recognizing Our Lady of Guadalupe as the patroness of America and the Diocese of Venice, we encourage everyone to engage in prayer and reflection, seeking her intercession for both the Catholic Church and our community at Corpus Christi Chapel.

We will begin a novena to Our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 3rd, right after each Mass. Printed copies of the novena will be available at the entrance of the church for your convenience, and it can also be downloaded here.

On December 12th, the Mass schedule at Corpus Christi Chapel in Naples will be as follows:

• 7:30 AM: Low Mass
• 5:30 PM: High Mass 

One day only, on December 7th, after both Masses at Corpus Christi Chapel, parishioner and author Viviana Falleti will be selling her beautiful, wholesome children’s books, for the children in your lives. All money from this sale will be donated to the CCC building fund. 

Just in time for Christmas, a new book is out—“The Circus of CATS in Venice”—delightful, critically acclaimed, and beautiful! It is being carried by the exclusive Rizzoli Bookstore in NYC, but you can get your copy right here, at CCC, after Mass, on December 7th. Cash and checks only are accepted at the CCC book sale. LittleFeatherPress.com offers many payment options online.

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

-Friday, November 21st: Young Adults Group from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

-Saturday, November 22nd, at 9:30 am, RCIA Class will be taught by Fr. Duffy.

On Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving national holiday, the Corpus Christi Chapel schedule in Naples will be as follows:

• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Confessions: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Holy Mass at 8:45 a.m.

Please note that there will be no afternoon or evening Masses. 

We invite all to come and express gratitude to God for the precious gift of Himself in the Holy Eucharist.

On Saturday, November 22nd, there will be a car wash at Corpus Christi Chapel from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM as a fundraiser for the Knights of the Altar.  This is a great opportunity to support the altar servers, who put in so much time and practice in the sanctuary.  Hope to see you there!   

On the weekend of November 22nd and 23rd, we invite you to support the Diocese of Venice's Elderly Care Collection at Corpus Christi Chapel. If you choose to contribute, kindly ensure that your donations are clearly labeled for the "DOV Elderly Care Collection." Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Please see the attached letter from Bishop Frank J. Dewane:

• DOV Elderly Care Collection