Current Announcements

Saturday Masses Moved for Season

Starting Saturday February 9th, daily Mass will begin at 7:30 AM in the Chapel at St. Agnes. This will continue until St. Agnes moves their daily mass back into the chapel when Season ends.

2018 4th Quarter Report

Giving

Building Fund: $40,685.00
Offertory: $54,006.88
Total: $94,691.88

Giving By City
Naples: $43,045.00 from 45 households.
Ave Maria: $9,430.00 from 16 households.
Fort Myers: $4,660.00 from 15 households.
Marco Island: $4,200.00 from 5 households.
Bonita: $3,946.00 from 11 households.
Cape Coral: $3,600.00 from 7 households.
Other: $2720.00 from 2 households.

Sunday Mass Attendance

Naples Sunday Average: 236
Fort Myers Sunday Average: 91
Peak for the quarter was Sunday Nov. 11th with 370 total in attendance.

February Men's, Ladies' and Young Adults' Groups

Fr. Romanoski will give talks for the Men's, Ladies', and Young Adults' Groups this month on How to Pray the Mass. The Men’s group will be held Wednesday Feb. 13th, and the Ladies’ on the following Tuesday Feb. 19th with the Young Adults' on the last Wednesday of the month, Feb. 27th. Join the respective email lists for further details.

Statement from Bishop Frank J. Dewane Responding to "No-Limit Abortion" Law in New York

Let us be reminded that all Life begins at the moment of Conception, which for Catholics is not in dispute despite any new laws such as the recent law passed in New York State and introduced in the Virginia State Legislature.

Regarding abortion, the Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person - among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life. Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law." (2270-2271)

This should remind us that the killing of an innocent child through abortion is abhorrent. It is natural to want to speak out about such egregiousness, but first all are called to pray for an end to the scourge that is abortion. Pray also that our legislators and judges at the state and national levels stop celebrating laws that will end the life of a child.

If you disagree with laws such as the one recently passed in New York State, please write to your state and federal politicians to share your thoughts, disagreement and disgust on this critical issue. Meaningful change pertaining to this matter will not come until all stand together to give a voice to the voiceless, the vulnerable unborn children who in some places can now potentially face death up until the moment of their birth.

+ Frank J. Dewane
Bishop of the Diocese of
Venice in Florida

Blessing of Throats

We will give the blessing of throats through the intercession of St. Blaise against all illness after all Sunday Masses on February 3rd.

Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary & Blessing of Candles

This Saturday a sung Mass for the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary with blessing of candles and procession at beginning of Mass will begin at 4:00 P.M. Feel free to bring candles you would like blessed. (Please note: there will not be a mass at 6:45 A.M. and this mass will not be an anticipatory Mass of Sunday obligation.)

January 22: Day of Penance in Reparation for Abortion

January 22nd, as decreed by the Bishops of the United States is a day of penance in reparation for the legalization of abortion. The type of penance is left to the election of each individual. A votive Mass of Peace will be offered that the slaughter of the innocents in our land may end.

Perpetual Adoration at St. Agnes

Perpetual adoration has begun at St. Agnes Church. Sign up for your preferred weekly time. An initial "test run" goes from Wednesday 9am through Friday at 9pm, and hopefully will grow to cover all 7 days of the week. Sign up by email at [email protected]

Second Collection on Jan. 27 for Evangelizatoin Materials

For those who would like to participate in the graces of announcing the good news to the ends of the earth, and perhaps cannot participate in the apostolate of the Legion of Mary, please consider donating to help purchase evangelization materials (miraculous medals, penny catechisms, etc) for our Legion of Mary group.

December 2018 Giving Report

The following are the total amounts donated in December to support our chapel today, and build our permanent home for tomorrow.

Offertory Collection: $23,060.69
Building: $8,300.00
Total: $31,360.69