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Current Announcements
November 5th, Activities at Royal Palm
The activities at Royal Palm Academy on November 5th will be a bit different. Fr. Adams will not be around and so there will be no altar server training. Fr. van Zee will teach the adult catechism class at 9am. Choir and Maidens will still meet but with a slightly truncated schedule. All activities will end by 11:00am.
Indulgences for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. On all the days from November 1 to November 8 inclusive, a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Holy Souls, is granted to those who visit a cemetery and pray, even if mentally, for the departed (for the other requirements for gaining an indulgence click here).
Mass Times for All Saints and All Souls
Tuesday, November 1st, is the first-class feast of All Saints. It is a holy day of obligation which means all Catholics must attend holy Mass under penalty of mortal sin. Mass will be at 12pm at Resurrection in Ft. Myers and 4pm and 5:15pm at St. Agnes in Naples.
Wednesday, November 2nd, is the first-class feast of All Souls. It is not a holy day of obligation. Mass will be at St. Agnes at 3pm, 4pm, and 5:15pm. This day a priest may celebrate three Masses, hence the three Mass times. A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Poor Souls, is granted to those who visit any parish church or public oratory and there recite one Our Father and one Credo.
Public Square Rosary Crusade
In the Secret of the of the Rosary St. Louis de Montfort said: "Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering."
Join us for the Public Square Rosary Crusade!
What: The Holy Rosary
Where: SE corner of US 41 and Pine Ridge (across from the Waterside Shops)
When: Saturday, October 15th 12pm-1pm
For more information contact Ellie O'Neill (239) 404-6761
Hurricane Relief Efforts
After last week's survey, many Corpus Christi chapel-goers made it known they would like to help with the Hurricane relief effort. For those who would like to help a very poor area in Florida that was hit very hard by Hurricane Ian and experienced major flooding, you can donate to St. Michael's Outreach in Wauchula. You can make checks out to "St. Michael's Outreach" and send them to:
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Attention: Outreach Center
408 Heard Bridge Rd.
Wauchula, FL 33873
The outreach is run by the Servidora Sisters and the money will go directly to help people in great need.
Parishioner in need of a car
One of our parishioner's cars was destroyed by the flood caused by Hurrican Ian and needs to get to work, etc. If you have a reliable car you would like to sell, please contact Fr. van Zee at: [email protected] and he will get you in touch with the person in need.
Weekly Highlights for October 9th to 15th
Fr. van Zee will be away on a trip from Saturday, October 8th to Saturday, October 22nd. Fr. Adams will be available during this time.
Tuesday, October 11th, Sung Mass in honor of the Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 5:15pm at St. Agnes.
Thursday, October 13th, Legion of Mary meets at 6:30pm.
Saturday, October 15th, activities at Royal Palm Academy begin at 9am. NB: there will be no adult classes on the 15th because Fr. van Zee will be gone.
Masses on Sunday October 1st
Masses in Naples on Sunday, October 1st will follow the same schedule as always. The Mass at Resurrection in Ft. Myers is cancelled. There is no power and they are not having Masses there.
Please be advised that St. William's is still without power and water. There will be no lights, air conditioning, or restrooms available during the 4:30pm Mass tomorrow.
After each of the Masses we will be taking the names and information of anyone who needs water, gas for generators, a place to stay, help with major cleanup, etc. as well as the information of those who would like to help others who were adversely affected by Hurricane Ian.
Masses will Resume on Friday September 30th
Masses at St. Agnes will resume at 5:15pm on Friday, September 30th and we will continue with our regular schedule.
Activities at Royal Palm that were scheduled for Saturday, October 1st are cancelled.
We do not know the status of Resurrection in Ft. Myers. When we know if we are able to have Mass there on Sunday, we will let you know.
We are unable to have public Mass on Wednesday and Thursday
St Agnes will be closed on Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th. There will be no 5:15pm Mass at St. Agnes on Wednesday or Thursday. Spanish Catechesis on Tuesday and Men's Group on Wednesday will be rescheduled. Please be safe!