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ADORATION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tues, Feb 21, 3:00 - 6:30pm followed by Benediction

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ST. VINCENT DePAUL
Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or “Vincentians”) are men and women who strive to
grow spiritually by offering person to person service to individuals in need. We are young and old.
Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy,
some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an aware- ness that our blessings (time,
talent and treasure) are to be sharing with our brothers and sisters in need.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person to
person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This
aid may take the form of intervention, consultation or often through direct dollar or in-kind
service. An essential precept of the Soci- ety’s work is to provide help while conscientiously
maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that
it must assume , also a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12
million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

RYM thanks our parishioner for their generous donations!!! Thank you for believing in the youth
of this parish -- we will go out this summer, love, serve, and connect with those in need! We have
collected an amazing amount of $8069!

SOLES FOR SOULS
RYM WILL BE COLLECTING USED MEN’S SNEAKERS, PREFERABLY SIZES 9.5 THRU SIZE 13 FOR THE HOMELESS.
WE WILL BE DOING A PROGRAM ON HOMELESS AWARENESS AND SNEAKERS ARE VERY MUCH IN NEED! IN ADDITION,
ANY SMALL TRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES FOR OUR CARE PACKAGES. YOUR DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS GREATLY
APPRECIATED! PLEASE DROP YOUR DONATIONS OFF AT THE PARISH CENTER. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL VIKKI
AT 481-5144

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RESURRECTION FOR LIFE

THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED TO RESURRECTION FOR LIFE
Appreciation is sent to all who donated baby items and supplies during the Christmas season.
There were beautifully crocheted and knitted blankets and booties that will make some babies very
happy and warm! Please continue to remember the ba- bies with these always needed items: Onesies
and baby clothes from 0 – 24 months and disposable diapers and baby wipes. God bless you for any
help you can give!

PRAYER VIGILS AT FORT MYERS ABORTION FACILITIES
First Saturday of the month: Ft Myers Women’s Clinic - 3900 Broadway St Raphael Parish
Second Saturday of the month: Ft Myers Women’s Clinic - 3900 Broadway Resurrection of Our Lord
Third Saturday of the month: Ft Myers Women’s Clinic - 3900 Broadway No specific church assigned
Fourth Saturday of the month: Ft Myers Women’s Clinic - 3900 Broadway Blessed John XXIII Parish
Every Thursday: Planned Parenthood – Winkler and College Blvd.
Prayer Vigils begin at approximately 9:00 AM
PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS AT THE PARISH CENTER AFTER SUNDAY MASSES
ALL ARE WELCOME!
(please feel free to join ALL of the prayer vigils)

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MEN'S CLUB

RESURRECTION MEN’S CLUB
ITALIAN DINNER ***
FEB. 9 Doors Open at 4:30 Serving at 5:30 p.m. *
MENU:
Salad * CHICKEN MARSALA * ITALIAN BREAD W/OIL * MEATBALLS W/SHELLS *

DESSERT: BISCOTTI, ICE CREAM * BEER & WINE *
TICKETS:$18.00
AVAILABLE @ PARISH CTR *
Dancing with Music by the Stardusters Band

A NOTE FROM RESURRECTION MEN’S CLUB

Be an asset to your Resurrection Parish, and have FUN doing it! The Resurrection Men’s Club is eager to welcome you! We meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. from September to May in the Parish Center and celebrate together at Christmas and end of season parties. We keep in touch via an entertaining newsletter.

We give several parish parties during the year, such as the upcoming January Polish Dinner, the Italian Dinner in February, the Irish Dinner in March and the Ash Wednesday Soup Night. In addition, we provide refreshments at many other parish events, everything from our Lenten Fish Fries to the Women’s Craft and Bake Sale. We run the annual parish raffle and decorate for Christmas. Our group is an important component of the social aspect of Resurrection parish life, the enrichment that transforms a church into a Catholic community. Our modest profits benefit our Parish and its many ministries.

At the same time, we try as a group to develop our individual spirituality. We begin each meeting with the Rosary before we settle down to plan, fraternize, and share a snack. We also sponsor and organize an annual men’s retreat for all men of the parish.

Come and see what we are all about. Our next meeting will be Monday February 6, 2012. Give us a try…you’ll be glad you did!!

For more information, call Don Weber 768-3147.

MARRIED COUPLES

BISHOP’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
All couples celebrating 25,30,35,40,45,50 or more than 50 years of marriage are invited by
Bishop Frank J. Dewane to a special Anniversary Mass in their honor. The celebration Mass will
begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples.
Family and friends may join in the celebration at the reception in the Parish Center immediately
following the Mass. Please call the Parish office for reservations, 481-7171.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLES: Fall is a beautiful season full of color and crisp fresh air. A
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is like autumn because it’s a weekend full of fresh air,
new beginnings and a time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage and family. It’s a great
time to rekindle communication and enjoy a weekend away. The next Marriage Encounter weekends
is Feb 10-12 in Ft Myers. For more info call
(239) 458 8205 or visit wwwme.org

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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Estate planning can be difficult. The Catholic Community Foundation can provide you with helpful
materials and consultation at no cost. For more information call Joseph Citro, Executive Director,
Catholic Community Foundation 941-441-1124, or e-mail him at ccf@dioceseofvenice.org.

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ALTAR
FLOWERS
If you are interested in donating altar flowers in celebration of someone’s anniversary/ birthday
as a memorial or in thanksgiving please call Ruby or Mary, at
the Parish Office, 481-7172. Please make check payable to Church of the Resurrection. Bring to
parish office, or mail to us. The loved one’s name as well as the name of the donor (if wished)
will be printed in the bulletin.
In addition....for the occasion when Mass times are not available for intentions.... Altar Flowers
are a perfect alternative!!!

PLEASE HELP FEED THE HUNGRY!
Your food donations will help St. Vincent DePaul, Catholic Charities, CCMI, Soup Kitchen, South Ft.
Myers Food Pantry. Drop food in boxes at vestibules in the church or Parish Center. The following
is most needed: Canned fruit & vegetables (corn/peas/carrot/ green beans). Canned meat
(tuna/chicken/ sausages/ham/Spam), Spaghetti noodles and Sauce, Ready Macaroni and Cheese,
Maseca flour (small bags), Canned diced to- matoes, Tomato sauce, Cereal, Canned soups (prefer
chicken), and Dry beans (pinto/red/kidney).
Thank you and God Bless!

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We have a large selection of items for sale including:
Sterling silver medals & chains Pics Small statues of your favorite saints Greeting cards for
special occasions Prayer books, Bibles, Catechisms Children’s Books Holy Cards and Pamphlets
Gifts for Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation
A large selection of crucifixes
Several novenas including books and prayers for Divine Mercy Sunday
We can order 14 kt gold medals and crosses
Remember, every good Catholic home should have a crucifix!!
The Church of the Resurrection Religious Gift Shop is located at the front door of the church

GIFT SHOP HOURS
Tues: 8:30am - Noon
Thurs: 8:30am - Noon
Sat: 3 - 5pm
Sun: 8:30am - 1pm

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BEYOND THE PARISH

4th Annual Diocese of Venice MEN'S CONFERENCE
all men and their sons (15 and up) are welcome. Sat, Feb 25, 2012 Bishop Verot High School,
5698 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 9am - 2pm Registration 8-9am Continental breakfast and
lunch will be provided. The day concludes with Mass at 2pm with Bishop Frank J Dewane.
Opportunities for Confession, Adoration and Catholic booksa and media will be provided.
Cost: Pre-registration - adults $20, students $8. Registration at the door: adults $25, students
$10. How to register: Online: www.dioceseofvenice.org, click on 'Men's Conference' Or mail
check payable to Diocese of Venice to Diocese of Venice, Attn: Men's Conference, 1009 Pinebrook Rd.,
Venice, FL 34283. For more info, call Diocese of Venice 941-484-8543

CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL
Join the annual bus trip to Tallahassee. People from all 7 dioceses in Florida gather to pray
with the Florida Bishops at the annual Red Mass that the Holy Spirit will guide public officials
during the legislative session. Learn about important bills and concerns on respect life, health,
education and social issues. Visit your legislators. For information go to
www.flcathconf.org. To register call 941-441-1101.

Fr. Jerry Kaywell, well known Grammy award winner, is celebrating his Ruby Jubilee by doing the
'Field of Stars' concerts at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda. There are plenty
of $50.00 Reserved seats tickets and $20.00 General Admission tickets available for Thursday,
Feb. 9, 2012 at 4:00 pm and also some tickets still available for Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday,
Feb. 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling Sacred Heart Church at 941-639-3957.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 12th VENETIAN BALL - March 3, 2012 Why - is the Ball important?
The answer to that question is actually a very simple one. Catholic Charities, District II,
(our area) serves literally thousands of adults and children every year regardless of creed,
color or place of origin. The need is dire. The Venetian Charity Ball is the main resource that
Catholic Charities depends on. The 2011 Ball netted over $104,000.00, all of which stayed in our
area.
Unfortunately, with these distressing economic times and with thousands of people out of work,
Catholic Charities is deluged with requests for help every day. The need for food, clothing, etc.
continues unabated. There are many sad days when needy people have to be turned away because the
resources are just not there.
Senior Services, one of the programs which Catholic Charities provides, targets the underserved
with no health insurance who are isolated and alone most of the time.
You are an integral part of the Ball’s success for Catholic Charities. We invite you to join us
and enjoy a memorable evening at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bonita Springs. Special guests are
Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Lois Thome of WINK News and other Ft. Myers personalities.
The theme: Venetian Cafés. For more information or an invitation to the Ball
Please call Patty at 239-267-7972; venetianball2012@aol.com

PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE
offered by St. Vincent DePaul Travel Club, Fr. David Arle. Seats are still available for the 12 day
July 9-20, 2012 Pilgrimage to the Shrines of France. Come with us to Lourdes, Bordeaux, Mont St.
Michel, The American Cemetery and Memorial at Normandy, Chartres and of course the City of Lights:
Paris, and much more in-between. Come experience the wonderful sights, historical and sacred places,
the foods and wines and make new memories and friends with fellow pilgrims. For travel information
and brochures call St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Community 239-693-0818.

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