Author: diane brubaker

SAINT ANN
CATHOLIC CHURCH

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 3RD STREET S. AND 9TH AVENUE S.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULY 4, 2021

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Closed the second Friday of each month from 10:30am - 11:30am

ST. JOACHIM CHAPEL
(Adjacent to Parish Office)
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

PARISH OFFICE
475 9th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
T: (239) 262-4256
F: (239) 262-4296
www.naplesstann.com

LITURGY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL………………..…………………………………………………………….4:00PM
SUNDAY 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 6:00PM
DAILY MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00AM
HOLY DAY (CONSULT BULLETIN FOR TIMES)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (ROONEY HALL) EVERY FRIDAY 9:15AM TO 11:30AM
RECONCILIATION
WEDNESDAY (IN THE PARISH OFFICE) 1:00PM - 3:00PM
SATURDAY (IN THE CHURCH)……………………………………………………………………………………………2:30PM - 3:45PM
ALSO AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
FIRST SATURDAY 9:00AM ALSO AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT

VISION STATEMENT: To be a spirit-filled people who Live Jesus, in a community of stewardship, welcoming all to the presence of God.
MISSION STATEMENT: As the wellspring of Catholic faith in Collier County, our Parish family continues to offer welcome and living water by sharing the Word of God, celebrating Christ in the Eucharist, serving others with the gifts of the Spirit, and practicing faithful stewardship.

VISION STATEMENT: To be a spirit-filled people who Live Jesus, in a community of stewardship, welcoming all to the presence of God.
MISSION STATEMENT: As the wellspring of Catholic faith in Collier County, our Parish family continues to offer welcome and living water by sharing the Word of God, celebrating Christ in the Eucharist, serving others with the gifts of the Spirit, and practicing faithful stewardship.

SAINT ANN IS ADMINISTERED BY THE OBLATES OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES,
A CONGREGATION OF PRIESTS AND BROTHERS DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES AND THEIR FOUNDER, BLESSED LOUIS BRISSON.

St. Ann Catholic Parish in Naples, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation

SAINT ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH
475 9th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-262-4256
PASTORAL STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. William E. Davis, O.S.F.S. Ext. 201
FatherBill@naplesstann.com
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Michael A. Vogt, O.S.F.S. Ext. 200
FatherMVogt@naplesstann.com
Rev. Reji Joseph, O.S.F.S. Ext. 200
FatherReji@naplesstann.com
RETIRED PRIEST In RESIDENCE
Rev. Bernard F. O’Connor, O.S.F.S. Ext. 200
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Mr. John Esquivel Ext. 206
communications@naplesstann.com
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago Ext. 209
liturgy@naplesstann.com
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Ms. Sybil Jean Steuart Ext. 203
faithformation@naplesstann.com
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Barbara Szwed Ext. 207
bookkeeper@naplesstann.com
FACILITIES MANAGER
Mr. Victor Mundia Ext. 208
facilities@naplesstann.com
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chair: Mrs. Maureen Minker 777-7118
B.J. Barone, Katy Esquivel, Bettina McKee, Liz Ross (Secretary) and
Leo Stec
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Chair: Ms. Bettina McKee 261-6258
Jack Conroy, Bailey Geeslin, Dan Herrick, David Pitfield, and
Stacey Moody (Secretary)
SAINT ANN SCHOOL
542 8th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-4110
Pre-K3 through Grade 8
Mr. Michael G. Buskirk (Principal) Ext. 301
mbuskirk@stann.net

WELCOME TO SAINT ANN PARISH

We welcome the following newly registered
Parishioner to our Saint Ann Parish Family:
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UPCOMING AT SAINT ANN
July 2021
4 Sunday:
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Independence Day
5 Monday:
Parish Office and Saint Joachim Chapel Closed
6 Tuesday:
Laurel Wreath Group - Embracing Grief (Bereavement Support Group II) 4pm
(St. Joachim Chapel)
7 Wednesday:
Confessions 1pm - 3pm (Parish Office)
9 Friday:
Eucharistic Adoration and Benedictions
9:15am - 11:15am (Chapel)

STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE
Sunday, June 27, 2021
1st Collection: $ 30,595.00
Holy Fr. Peter's Pence: $ 6,251.00
Sunday Last Year Closed -
Due to COVID.
This Week July 4th: Holy Fr. Peter's Pence
Next Week July 11th: Scholarship Collection

Saint Ann Parish QR Code:
Scan this QR (Quick Response) code with your smart phone camera and you will immediately access www.naplesstann.com.

JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HELPING OTHERS
In today’s second reading Paul offers a wonderful argument to his converts at Corinth for seeking to help those in need. He is dealing with a practical problem, arranging a collection for the poor of the Church of Jerusalem; but as he often does, he develops an important teaching about Jesus to make his point.
After asking that they show their faith by generous gifts, he reminds them of the “gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). In the Incarnation our Lord assumed our human nature, certainly becoming poor for one who is God. The ultimate gracious act of this poverty was going to the cross with all its terrible sufferings. By this act of poverty we definitely become rich. Now our sins can be forgiven; we can share in the very life of God through the sacraments; we can attain eternal salvation!
TODAY’S READING
First Reading: God did not make death, nor does God rejoice in the destruction of the living (Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24).
Psalm: I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30).
Second Reading: Your abundance should supply the needs of the others (2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15).
Gospel: Your faith has saved you (Mark 5:21-43 [21-24, 35b-43]).
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
JULY 2021
MONDAY July 5
Gn 18:16-33; Ps 103:1b-4, 8-11; Mt 8:18-22
9:00 A.M. † Maureen F. Riddle
TUESDAY July 6
Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
9:00 A.M. † Souls in Purgatory
WEDNESDAY July 7
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Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34
9:00 A.M. † Joseph A. Irene
THURSDAY July 8
Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8
9:00 A.M. † Ronald H. Reeb
FRIDAY July 9
Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13
9:00 A.M. † Maria Giuseppe
SATURDAY July 10
Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29
9:00 A.M. † Davis Rank
4:00 P.M. People of Saint Ann
SUNDAY July 11
Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a
7:30 A.M. † Deacon Don Healy
9:00 A.M. † Donald Mertz
11:00 A.M. † Maureen Peyton
6:00 P.M. † Phillip and Stephine Falzarano

Saint Francis de Sales
PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Servers/Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors and Sacristans (Scheduling)
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago 262-4256
Arimatheans
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago 262-4256
Adult/Youth Choir
Mr. M. Raymond Santiago 262-4256
Bereavement
Ms. Cathie Mollo 435-0873
Mrs. Tina Tyler 682-2032
Homebound Ministry
Saint Ann Parish Office 262-4256
Hospital Ministry
Saint Ann Parish Office 262-4256
Social Committee
Mrs. Lynn Donohue 231-9793
stannsocial@gmail.com
Rooney Hall Coordinator
Saint Ann Parish Office 262-4256
Ushers
Mr. Paul Gordon (248) 571-9600
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Contemplative Prayer Group
Saint Ann Parish Office 262-4256
Gabriel Project
Mrs. Carol Ardovino
Mrs. Mary Lee Metts (239) 601-7330
Lay Carmelites
Mrs. Irma Lesser 262-5810
Family-2-Family
Mrs. Carol March 417-0983
CarolMarch5@gmail.com
Respect Life
Saint Ann Parish Office 262-4256
Communications@naplesstann.com
ORGANIZATIONS WITH PARISH AFFILIATION
Catholic Charities of Collier County
Ms. Allegra Belliard 793-0059
Crisis Pregnancy Line—Local 777-8343
Knights of Columbus
Mr. Barry Donohue 231-9793
Saint Vincent de Paul
Administrative Offices 775-1667
ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSED BY THE PARISH
Community Pregnancy Clinic
Mr. Gary Ingold 450-5852
Hope for Haiti
Mrs. Stephanie Jepsen 434-7183 Ext. 203
Providence House
Ms. Carol Hollander 692-8779
Saint Ann School Foundation
Mrs. Pamela Macia 595-3495

JULY 4, 2021 Page 4

We are back!!!

Saint Ann Catholic Church will
reopen July 6th

Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen!

JULY 4, 2021 Page 5 REFLECTIONS

St. Paul has shared with us a very intimate detail of his life – a humbling detail – and an important lesson that he learned. Paul shared it because what he learned is vital for all of us to hear and take to heart.
Most of us don’t care to dwell on our weaknesses. Usually, we spend lots of energy trying to overcome them. For most of us, weaknesses are liabilities. And, like Paul, we have asked the Lord to take them away from us.
Paul must have been surprised when he first heard the Lord’s words: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” With some prayerful reflection, his “thorn in the flesh” was taking on a new meaning. It was no longer his weakness. It was now the place in him where the power of grace could dwell and transform him.
In the humble acceptance of his weakness, Paul found the power of Jesus which made him strong. This transforming experience would lead Paul to be content with weaknesses and hardships, “for when I am weak, then I am strong” as he would tell us.
In our Salesian tradition, Francis encourages us to learn to “love our abjections” not just put up with them, but embrace them. He writes this to us because he has understood Paul’s message. He knows from his own experience that the humble person acknowledges that grace alone has the power to make one strong.
What about us? We all have our weaknesses and hardships. Do we continue to spend lots of our energy trying to overcome them? How do we hear the Lord’s words: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness?” We all have our abjections. Am I learning anything about loving them? Am I learning with St. Paul: “when I am weak, then I am strong?”
Each of us might benefit greatly by taking the Lord’s words to prayer. Let us be more eager to listen than to talk. May the Lord lead each of us to the humility that will open us to the transforming power of divine grace in our daily lives.

A Moment With De Sales
Rev. Michael S. Murray, OSFS
“My grace is sufficient for you,
for power is made perfect in weakness.”

Salesian Perspective
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 4, 2021

Infant Baptism Preparation
Sunday, July 18th at 2pm Rooney Hall

Registered parishioners should contact the Faith Formation Office at least three months prior to the planned Baptism (239) 262-4256 or faithfomation@naplesstann.com. Godparent documentation must be received at least two weeks prior to the scheduled baptism. Parent (s) requesting Infant Baptism for the first time at St. Ann’s parish are to attend and complete a required, scheduled parish Baptismal Preparation program. If for some reason, the parents are unable to attend the required program, they are to contact the Faith Formation Office to reschedule the date of the Baptism until a time after this requirement is met. Infant Baptism at present is held outside of Sunday Mass. Children over 7 are normally baptized through the RCIA process which culminates at Easter.

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Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith?
Want to know more about joining the Catholic Church?
RCIA Registration on
Sunday, August 8th after 9am and 11am Masses (Rooney Hall)
Contact Sybil Steuart at (239) 262-4256
or
email faithformation@naplesstann.com

What is RCIA? In recent years there has been a great increase in the number of adults who are joining the Catholic Church. RCIA (which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process designed to help non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics learn more about Catholicism through a series of classes, discussions, prayer times and ceremonies. This program helps people grow in faith and knowledge of God as they consider becoming Catholic. There is no obligation to join the Catholic Church.
St. Ann’s RCIA process is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you are not yet sure whether you want to become Catholic, you are still welcome to participate as you make your decision.

Adopt a Senior Oblate

The Adopt a Senior Oblate program was born out of a great need that arose during the pandemic. With many Oblate priests and brothers aging, serious measures were taken to protect them at our retirement home in Childs, MD. Strict quarantine processes were implemented, and no visitors were permitted. We are blessed that no one in the Oblate community contracted the virus. The unfortunate effect, that continues during the transition phase, is that our older priests and brothers remain isolated, lonely, and feeling cut off from the world.
Adopt a Senior Oblate helps these men by providing them with direct outside contact. You can be the one in the "outside world" supporting them and be the someone special whom an Oblate priest or brother prays for each day. This offers the retired men a greater sense of purpose as they feel they are contributing in a meaningful way to someone's life.
The added benefit for the Oblates is that program fees help meet the cost of senior care and medical expenses. These have been a struggle because of effects the pandemic has had on the economy and the downturn in charitable giving.
In gratitude for your faith and friendship, your adopted Oblate will pray for you each day for a year, at daily mass, and prayers of the community, as well as during his private prayer devotions.
You can choose a retired Oblate already living at Childs or from one of our residences around the province. Perhaps a former teacher or parish priest? Once we receive your Adopt a Senior Oblate enrollment, we will send you a biography of your adopted Oblate. You will also receive contact information so you can send a personal card or note to him, along with any intentions you wish for him to pray.
For questions
or
more information,
please send inquiries to
info@oblates.org
or
call Brother Bob at
410-398-3057.

Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen!

JULY 4, 2021 Page 7

Pope Francis Prayer
Intention for July
We pray that, in social, economic and
political situations of conflict, we may be courageous
and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

“ Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin.
God commands you to pray, but
He forbids you to worry.”
― St. Francis de Sales

Homebound Parishioners
If you are homebound and currently not receiving Holy Communion from an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please call the Parish Office at (239) 262-4256. We will be happy to have you placed on the visitation schedule.
If you would like to have one of the priests visit you to administer the Sacrament of the Sick or to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, contact the Parish Office.

Bulletin Advertisers Needed!
Saint Ann is changing bulletin publishers, and we have a new bulletin coming the first week of July! Jenny Lusk and Chuck Weigel from Diocesan (our new bulletin publishing partner) are working to line up ads for the back pages of our new bulletin. The new bulletin will be available in print and online. Please let us know if you can help by advertising in the bulletin. The generosity of the advertisers is what makes the bulletin possible and allows our church to receive this weekly news publication at no cost. Bulletin advertisers and sponsors recognize the tremendous value of connecting with our church family, and we ask our parishioners and guests to patronize our supporters when using a local service.

If you’d like to advertise in the new bulletin.
Please contact
Jenny (913) 205-6387 @ JLusk@Diocesan.com
Chuck (239) 595-5339 @ CWeigel@Diocesan.com

Saint Ann’s
Tabernacle Candle
Light of the world
In the month of June
the candle is lit in memory of
Steven Amenhauser
Saint Joachim Chapel
Tabernacle Candle
Light of the world
In the month of June
the candle is lit in memory of
Diane Vijacki
“I am the Light of the world.” The candle burning outside the tabernacle is a sign of the real sacramental presence of Jesus in our midst. It burns continuously to remind us that we are always in God’s presence and that he is always in ours as Light and Peace. Parishioners are invited to contribute to keeping this reminder of God’s presence in our midst brightly burning as a memorial to a loved one for a month. The name of those memorialized will be printed in the weekly bulletin. The suggested donation is $55.00 for a month. Please contact the parish office for more information or to arrange for a monthly memorial.

Tribute To Our Military
We offer prayers and thanks to all men and women currently serving in the United States military. If you have a loved one serving in our military, please call or email us their name and rank so that we can pray for them. Lt Zachary Baker, USN; CPT Christopher J. Bolgar, Army; CPT Max Caggiano, USMC; SSG Vincent Colombo Army; Staff Sgt Thomas Dolan USAF; Cpl Lully Dominguez, USMC; Lt Commander Paul Farnan, OS2 Drew E. Gowdey, USN; Sgt Daniel Holder, Army; Lt Joseph C. Lempa, USN; Lt Anthony J. Raguso, USMC; Sgt Eric Ridley Justice, USMC; CW4 Eric Ridilla, Army; Cpl Wesley Kennedy, USMC; E8 Sgt Andrew LeBlanc, USAF Sgt Matthew D. LeMire, Army; Sgt Matthew M. McQuade, Army; CPT Connor Mulhere, Army; Sgt Nikita Smith, Army; Capt Colton Wetzel, USAF; Major Kathleen Yancosek, Army.

Please consider signing up for electronic giving. Saint Ann relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on a recurring basis. Please contact the parish office at (239) 262-4256 for details. Thank you!

Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen!

JULY 4, 2021 Page 8

Respect Life
Spiritual Adoption Program
During this difficult time, please consider spiritually adopting an unborn baby. You can choose a name for your child and pray the simple prayer by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen each day through Christmas: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion."
Visit
https://dioceseofvenice.org/wp-content/uploads/SPIRITUALADOPTIONS-.pdf for monthly fetal development information and Scriptures.
For a prayer card in English, Spanish or Creole,
contact Jeanne Berdeaux, Coordinator
Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org
or 941-441-1101.

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Parish Records
Please help us keep our parish records up to date!
Contact the parish office at (239) 262-4256 to change your address, phone number, or email address or to stop your envelopes for the summer. Also, we need to know if there is a new member in your family, or if someone has passed away. Thank you for helping us to keep our records current in this active parish!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteer as an Associate Member
Meals -on-Wheels: Driver (Social one-on-one Advocate or M-0-W Food Packer
(Located at 4451Mercantile Avenue, Naples)
Thrift Stores: Cashier, Stocker, Intake Pricer,
Electrical / Electronics Tester
(Naples - 3810 Tamiami Trail East)
Choice Food Pantry: Entry Clerk, Stocker, Bagger, Food Donation Pick-up Driver
(Located at 4451Mercantile Avenue, Naples)
Administrative: Answering Telephones and
Special Projects
(4451Mercantile Avenue, Naples- SVDP Council Office)
Questions please contact Sam Maturo
at
(239) 775-2907 Ext #1014
COVID guidelines are observed.

Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen!

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JULY 4, 2021 PAGE # PARISH INFORMATION

New Members: To those of you who are new to Naples or to the parish, welcome to Saint Ann! We are an active and vibrant parish. To initiate the registration process, please register on our website at naplesstann.com. You may alternately complete a form and drop it into the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. Any usher will be happy to show you where the forms are located.
To All Registered Parishioners: Weekly donations are tracked through the envelope system, that is, through your parish registration number. This is one reason we encourage all to register with us regardless of whether you are full-time or seasonal parishioners. Please call the parish office if your address changes. This saves us postage and keeps our census up-to-date. It may take up to eight weeks to make changes. Thank you.
Electronic Giving: Would you find it helpful to have your donations to Saint Ann Church debited directly from your bank account or credit card as you do with other monthly bills? Saint Ann offers electronic giving for those who wish to have your contribution transferred electronically to the church. If you are a seasonal parishioner, this is particularly helpful in keeping up with your intended offerings. Electronic giving makes life easier for you and yields significant benefits for your church. You can sign up for Electronic Giving at any time by completing an authorization form which is available in the parish office.
Coping with a Loss of a Loved One: This group will serve those who have experienced a more recent loss or still feel they may need more help. The goal is to assist the bereaved through the stages of their grief. Contact Cathie Mollo at 239-435-0873 or Tina Tyler 239-682-2032 to learn about the next scheduled class. Registration is required!
Laurel Wreath Group - Embracing Grief: This group is normally for those individuals who have completed Phase 1 Bereavement Support. Find support in the loss of a loved one. The Laurel Wreath Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month starting in October and continues until June. The Laurel Wreath Group meets in the Saint Joachim Chapel from 4pm to 5pm.
Contact: Cathie Mollo at 239-435-0873 or Tina Tyler 239-682-2032.
Contemplative Prayer Group: All are welcome to join in “quiet time” before the Blessed Sacrament and to pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. The Prayer group meets November - May on Monday evenings in Saint Joachim Chapel from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. Call: 239-262-4256.
Prayer Line: Is there someone you want the Contemplative Prayer Group to pray for? Contact Saint Ann Parish Office at 239-262-4256.
Saint Ann Lay Carmelites: This Community meets the second Saturday of each month at Rooney Hall. We welcome all Received & Professed Lay Carmelites, as well as any interested visitors, to join us. Contact: Irma Lesser at 239-262-5810.
Faith Formation: Meeting days and times for programs etc. are as follows: Faith Formation classes K - 8 are held Sunday morning, 9:30am - 12:00pm. 9th-10th Grade, Confirmation, First Communion and First Reconciliation programs meet on select Sunday afternoons during the school year. RCIA attends night classes. Contact Sybil Steuart or call 239-262-4256, Ext. 203.
Gabriel Project: Gabriel Project is a friendship and mentoring program for pregnant women. If you need assistance or would like to volunteer, contact Carol Ardovino and Mary Lee Metts at 239-601-7330. Volunteers are also needed to drive women to doctor’s appointments.
Safe Environment: As part of the Safe Environment Program, the Diocese of Venice requires that all employees and those volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted and trained in Safe Environment. For further information, visit the Diocesan website at www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report all abuse to the Florida Department of Children and Families 800-962-2873. To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, call the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Susan Berton at 941-416-6114.
Retrouvaille: Marriage in crisis? Retrouvaille can help. Call 800-470-2230, or go to www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
Sick and Homebound: If you or a loved one is hospitalized or homebound, please contact the Parish Office to arrange for the reception of the Eucharist and/or for the Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders and Religious Life: Any member of the parish staff is willing to assist you if you are considering a vocation as a Sister, Brother or priest in a religious order, or as a deacon or priest in a diocese. In addition, the vocation directors of the Oblates and of the Diocese of Venice are available for assistance in discernment. For the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, contact Father Tim McIntire, O.S.F.S., 610-282-1100, ext. 1393 or at mcintire@oblates.us For the Diocese of Venice, contact Father Eric Scanlan, 941-484-4720 scanlan@dioceseofvenice.org.
Bulletin Announcements are to be submitted by email to Bulletin Editor John Esquivel at communications@naplesstann.com by 9:00 am Thursday, ten days prior to the requested publication date. Announcements normally run in the bulletin for three weeks and are edited as space permits.
Ads: Bulletin Advertisers Needed - Diocesan - Please contact Jenny Lusk, 913-205-6387 or JLusk@Diocesan.com or Chuck Weigel, 239-595-5339 or CWeigel@Diocesan.com.
Infant Baptism: Registered parishioners should contact the Faith Formation Office at least three months prior to the planned Baptism 239-262-4256 Ext.203 or faithformation@naplesstann.com. Godparent documentation must be received at least two weeks prior to the scheduled baptism. Parent(s) requesting Infant Baptism for the first time at St. Ann’s parish are to attend and complete a required, scheduled parish Baptismal Preparation program. If for some reason, the parents are unable to attend the required program, they are to contact the Faith Formation Office to reschedule the date of the Baptism until a time after this requirement is met. Infant Baptism may be held in or outside of Sunday Mass. Children over 7 are normally baptized through the RCIA process which culminates at Easter.
Marriage: Couples wishing to marry must meet with a priest before setting a date and at least six months in advance of an anticipated wedding in order to complete the preparation process. For residents of Collier County, one member of the engaged couple must already be a registered Saint Ann parishioner for at least six months before the couple can make a request to be married here. A couple may also request to be married here if a parent or grandparent of either the bride or groom is a regular practicing parishioner. In this case they must have the permission of both their Pastor/Administrator and the Pastor of Saint Ann and will usually complete their marriage preparation in their parish of origin. Contact: Saint Ann Parish Office at 239-262-4256.
Funerals: After a funeral director has been contacted but before any arrangements have been made public, please contact the Parish Office in order to arrange for a funeral time, vigil service and liturgy planning. Contact: Saint Ann Parish Office at 239-262-4256.
Lost and Found: Do you feel that you may have left something behind in the Church or Rooney Hall? Our lost and found is located inside the lay sacristy at the Church. You may gain access to the lay sacristy after Mass by locating an usher.

Kindness Committee:
Do you know someone who is sick, sad or lonely?
The Kindness Committee of St. Ann Parish will send a personal note of care, concern and prayer.
Call Mary Cunningham at 239-261-4689 with the name and address of your friend or relative and a message will be on its way.

PARISH OFFICE 239-262-4256 FAX 239-262-4296 WEBSITE www.naplesstann.com

As part of the Safe Environment Program, the Diocese of Venice requires that all employees and those volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted and trained in Safe Environment prior to beginning employment or should you wish to volunteer. For further details, please visit
www.dioceseofvenice.org/safeenvironment
Report any abuse against minors to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 800-962-2873. To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers also notify the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Susan Benton, at 941-416-6114. Please visit
www.dioceseofvenice.org/employment,
if you are interested in employment or volunteer opportunities within the Diocese of Venice, or reach out to the Parish directly for more information on volunteer opportunities

Diocese Safe Environment
program
adjusts to changing times

Saints Ann & Joachim Novena
Good parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ,
when life seems barren, help us to trust in God’s mercy.
When we are confused, help us to find the way to God.
When we are lost in the desert, lead us to those whom God has called us to love.
When our marriage seems lifeless,
show us the eternal youth of the Lord.
When we are selfish, teach us to cling only to that which lasts.
When we are afraid, help us to trust in God.
When we are ashamed, remind us that we are God’s children.
When we sin, lead us to do God’s will.
You who know God’s will for husband and wife, help us to live chastely.
You who know God’s will for the family,
keep all families close to you.
You who suffered without children, intercede for all infertile couples.
You who trusted in God’s will, help us to respect God’s gift of fertility.
You who gave birth to the Blessed Mother,
inspire couples to be co-creators with God.
You who taught the Mother of God,
teach us to nurture children in holy instruction.
You whose hearts trusted in God, hear our prayers for . . . (mention your requests here)
Pray with us for the ministry of Catholic family life.
Pray with us for the ministry of Natural Family Planning.
Pray with us for all who give their time, talent and treasure to this good work.
Hail Mary. . . Our Father. . . Glory to the Father. . .
God of our fathers,
you gave Saints Ann and Joachim
the privilege of being the parents of Mary,
the mother of your incarnate Son.
May their prayers help us to attain the
salvation you have promised to your people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Prayer for Safety In Hurricane Season
O God, Master of this passing world,
hear the humble voices of your children.
The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and
returned to its former quietude.
You are still the Master of land and sea.
We live in the shadow of a danger
over which we have no control:
the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant,
can awake from its seeming lethargy,
overstep its conventional boundaries,
invade our land, and spread chaos and disaster.
During this hurricane season we turn to You,
O loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies
whose memories are still so vivid and
whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with
passing of time.
O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our beloved Mother,
we ask you to plead with your Son on our behalf,
so that spared from the calamities
common to this area and animated with
a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in
the footsteps of your Divine Son
to reach the heavenly Jerusalem,
where a stormless eternity awaits us.
Amen.

Parish Office Summer Hours
May 29 - August 31
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Parish Feast Day Celebration
The Feast of Saints Ann and Joachim will be celebrated after the 9:00 am Mass on Thursday, July 26th. The Novena of Saint Ann will begin on Wednesday, July 18th with prayers following the 9:00 am Mass. The Novena will continue each day following the daily Mass (on Sunday July 22, the Novena prayers will follow the 9:00 am Mass). Please plan to join the parish community as we pray the Novena of Saint Ann and celebrate our Patronal Feast.
Devotion to Saint Ann: Christians, from the earliest times had an interest in knowing more about Jesus' family, especially about his mother and his grandmother. Ann is the name of the Jewish woman who was Jesus' grandmother. We know nothing about Ann from the Bible. A third century Greek manuscript called "The Revelation of James" tells a story about Mary and her parents Joachim and Ann. The story was probably written around the year 160 AD.
Devotion to Saint Ann grew in Europe during the Middle Ages. According to tradition the relics of Saint Ann were brought to France by Saints Mary Magdalene, Lazarus, and Martha in the middle of the first century. According to the legend, the bishop, Saint Auspice, buried the body of Saint Ann in a cave under the church of Saint Mary in Apt. When barbarians invaded that area, the cave was filled with debris, almost to be forgotten until it was dug out by miners 600 years later during the reign of Charlemagne.
The sailors and miners of the region around Marseilles, France were very devoted to Saint Ann and their devotion spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the New World.
Devotion to Saint Ann grew in the New World throughout the seventeenth century. A great shrine in honor of Saint Ann was established near Quebec, Canada in 1658. In 1905, American Passionist Priests built a monastery in the mining center of Scranton, Pennsylvania and dedicated their foundation to Saint Ann. Today, daily Mass is televised from the Shrine of Saint Ann.
Devotions to Saint Ann are traditionally offered on Tuesday. The monk, John Trithemius (1462-1516), suggested that this day of the week be set aside to honor Saint Ann in accord with “an ageless tradition” that Ann was born and died on Tuesday.
Saint Ann is the patron of Christian mothers, grandmothers, expecting mothers, cabinet makers and miners.
LITANY OF SAINT ANN
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
(Invocation: Have mercy on us.)
God the Creator in heaven.
God the Word, Redeemer of the world.
God the Holy Spirit.
Holy Trinity, one God.
(Invocation: Pray for us.)
Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus.
Saint Ann, mother of Mary.
Saint Ann, instrument of the Holy Spirit.
Saint Ann, faithful wife of Saint Joachim.
Saint Ann, mirror for the married.
Saint Ann, example of widows.
Saint Ann, miracle of patience.
Saint Ann, mother of confidence.
Saint Ann, mother of prayer.
Saint Ann, mother of blessing.
Saint Ann, vessel of sanctity.
Saint Ann, comfort for the afflicted.
Saint Ann, help of the poor.
Saint Ann, protector of virgins.
Saint Ann, support of the oppressed.
Saint Ann, refuge of sinners.
(Invocation: We sinners beg you to hear us.)
Through your love for Jesus and Mary.
Through your virtues and merits.
Through your goodness and mercy.
Through your compassion and charity.
Through the graces bestowed on you by God.
Through the joys you knew with Jesus and Mary.
Through the happiness you enjoy with the saints.
Through the honor you receive in heaven.

SUMMER HOURS
Starting on Tuesday, June 1st ???
Saint Ann Parish Office and Saint Joachim Chapel
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

A Prayer for Fathers
God our Father, We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; May they find courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice. We pray for our own Fathers around the world whose children are lost or
suffering; May they know that the God of compassion walks with them in their sorrow.
We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and advice.
We remember fathers, grandfather, and great grandfathers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen

We congratulate the newest baptized member
of the Catholic Church
Baptized June 27, 2021
Isabella Oliveira
Daughter of
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Canonization Prayer for Blessed Louis Brisson
God Father of Tenderness and Mercy,
we thank you for having given us in
Blessed Louis Brisson a priest of lively faith and inventive charity.
Empowered by your Spirit, he walked
in the footsteps of Christ,
announcing to the poor and those struggling
on the road of life that you love them.
Come to our aid and grant by his prayer the favors we ask for,
particularly.....
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
Amen

Food Distribution
Catholic Charities efforts toward food distribution will take place only at the following times and locations:
Monday thru Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Guadalupe Social Services, 211 S. 9th St., Immokalee. Food
Pantry and Soup Kitchen now open daily.
Soup Kitchen will provide meals-to-go.
Tuesdays,
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.,
Judy Sullivan Family Resource Center,
3174 Tamiami Trail E., Naples.
Fridays,
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.,
St. Leo the Great Parish,
28360 Beaumont Rd., Bonita Springs.

Canonization Prayer for
Blessed Louis Brisson
God Father of Tenderness and Mercy,
we thank you for having given us in
Blessed Louis Brisson a priest of
lively faith and inventive charity.
Empowered by your Spirit, he walked
in the footsteps of Christ,
announcing to the poor
and those struggling on the
road of life that you love them.
Come to our aid and grant by his prayer
the favors we ask for, particularly.....
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
Amen

Need to Receive Sacraments?
It’s not too late to register for Confirmation,
1st Communion or RCIA.
If you or your child needs to
receive a sacrament,
please contact
Sybil J. Steuart,
Director of Faith Formation.
You may reach Sybil at
(239) 262-4256, ext. 203
or
faithformation@naplesstann.com

SUMMER HOURS
Parish Office
and
Saint Joachim Chapel
Starting on Tuesday, May 28th
Summer Hours are 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Tele-Mental Health Counseling Services
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. is offering Mental Health Counseling for adults and children provided by licensed mental health therapists. If you or someone you know are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or helpless, Catholic Charities can help. For more information, please call 239-455-2655. There is no charge for this service.

Scam Alert
Diocese of Venice Parishioners have received text/email messages from people pretending to be priests and requesting donations in the form of gift cards and/or wire transfers. The messages often greet the person by name and have the priests’ name in the closing signature of the message. This is a well-crafted and targeted attack on the Church across the country which has hit our Diocese again. These text/email messages are 'spoofed' fakes that should not be responded to or taken seriously by anyone. The best defense against this sort of scam is to raise awareness in the community and not respond or open any worrying attachments. It is Diocesan policy that no priest or staff within the Diocese request donations in the form of gift cards, PayPal, MoneyGram, etc.
There is already an established process in place on how Parishioners can make donations and participate in the life of the Parish. Whenever a Parishioner is worried about any request for money from the Parish or a priest, they should immediately call their Parish and under no circumstances should they respond to these scam requests.

Retreats and Days of Prayer
The retreat center of our diocese continues to offer single days of prayer and weekend retreats in a safe, tranquil setting along the Myakka River. A Monthly Day of Prayer is offered on both the second Sunday and the second Wednesday of each month. The day begins at 9:30am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
On February 20-21, Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV will offer a weekend seminar on St. Ignatius’ Rules for Discernment of Spirits. The profound wisdom in these rules can help us to pray better and more perseveringly, recognize temptation and reject it, and make good decisions
For more info, call Denise Riley
(941) 486-0233 Ext 3004
or visit our website
(www.olph-retreat.org)
and click on
“Schedule of Events.”

Respect Life - Spiritual Adoption Program
During this difficult time, please consider spiritually adopting an unborn baby. You can choose a name for
your child and pray the simple prayer by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen each day through Christmas:
"Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that
I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion."
Visit
https://dioceseofvenice.org/wp-content/uploads/SPIRITUALADOPTIONS-.pdf
for monthly fetal development information and Scriptures.
For a prayer card in English, Spanish or Creole, contact
Jeanne Berdeaux, Coordinator @ Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-441-1101.

Need to Receive Sacraments?
It’s not too late to register for Confirmation,
1st Communion or RCIA.
If you or your child needs to receive a sacrament,
please contact
Sybil J. Steuart, Director of Faith Formation.
You may reach Sybil at (239) 262-4256, ext. 203
or
faithformation@naplesstann.com

Saint Ann’s
Tabernacle Candle
Light of the world
In the month of March
the candle is lit for
Robert and Dorothy Tracy
Saint Joachim Chapel
Tabernacle Candle
Light of the world
In the month of March
the candle is lit in memory of
Edward N. and Helen J. Surjan
“I am the Light of the world.” The candle burning outside the tabernacle is a sign of the real sacramental presence of Jesus in our midst. It burns continuously to remind us that we are always in God’s presence and that he is always in ours as Light and Peace. Parishioners are invited to contribute to keeping this reminder of God’s presence in our midst brightly burning as a memorial to a loved one for a month. The name of those memorialized will be printed in the weekly bulletin. The suggested donation is $55.00 for a month. Please contact the parish office for more information or to arrange for a monthly memorial.

Mission
Improving infant care providing basic needs promoting literacy providing
college scholarships for underprivileged children in Collier County.
The Christ Child Society of Naples is a non-profit, non-denominational association
of involved volunteers dedicated to serving the needy children of Collier County.
Do you knit or crochet?
Christ Child Society of Naples needs baby blankets to include in their bring babies home layettes.
If you would like to donate a hand made blanket,
please contact: JoAnne Kuehner at 239-777-7183.
Christ Child Society of Naples - P.O. Box 770179, Naples, FL 34107

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteer as an Associate Member
Meals -on-Wheels: Driver (Social one-on-one Advocate or M-0-W Food Packer
(Located at 4451Mercantile Avenue, Naples)
Thrift Stores: Cashier, Stocker, Intake Pricer,
Electrical / Electronics Tester
(Naples - 3810 Tamiami Trail East)
Choice Food Pantry: Entry Clerk, Stocker, Bagger, Food Donation Pick-up Driver
(Located at 4451Mercantile Avenue, Naples)
Administrative: Answering Telephones and
Special Projects
(4451Mercantile Avenue, Naples- SVDP Council Office)
Questions please contact Sam Maturo
at
(239) 775-2907 Ext #1014
COVID guidelines are observed.

ithelpdesk@dioceseofvenice.org

Saint Ann’s
Tabernacle Candle
Light of the world
In the month of May
the candle is lit for
Helen J. and Edward N. Surian
“I am the Light of the world.” The candle burning outside the tabernacle is a sign of the real sacramental presence of Jesus in our midst. It burns continuously to remind us that we are always in God’s presence and that he is always in ours as Light and Peace. Parishioners are invited to contribute to keeping this reminder of God’s presence in our midst brightly burning as a memorial to a loved one for a month. The name of those memorialized will be printed in the weekly bulletin. The suggested donation is $55.00 for a month. Please contact the parish office for more information or to arrange for a monthly memorial.

Evangelization
Time to Take Holiness Seriously
Enjoyed the Catholic Mysticism series and want to go deeper? Or did you miss the opportunity to join us with our first series? You are welcome to join a 10-week Catholic book study on Catholic Spirituality using the book “Knowing the Love of God” by Father Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange. Learn from a true spiritual master with a group of your peers and see how you can actually become a Saint and grow in your spiritual life (no matter the circumstances!). The sessions will be held virtually each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. beginning January 12 and concluding March 16.
Please contact Joshua Mazrin for more details at
mazrin@dioceseofvenice.org.

Institute for Catholic Studies
and Formation
“Encountering God in Prayer”
A Lenten Journey
The Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation is offering an online course starting February 17th. Anyone interested in a online theological and practical course on prayer based on Part Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The course is taught by Dr. John Gresham, Executive Director of the Institute. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, or to register for the course, visit the website of the Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation https://institute-dov.org/ and click on the link to COURSES
For other information, contact Dr. Gresham by email
john.gresham@institute-dov.org.

Laurel Wreath Group -
Embracing Grief
Saint Ann Phase ll Bereavement Support:
This group is normally for those individuals who have completed Phase 1 Bereavement Support. Find support in the loss of a loved one. The Bereavement Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month, in Saint Joachim Chapel from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Contact: Cathie Mollo at (239) 435-0873 and Tina Tyler at (239) 682-2032.

Parish Office and Chapel
are closed on
Wednesday, July 4th
and
Thursday, July 5th
Independence Day Holiday

Live Jesus Forever and Ever Amen!