Companion Gardening: Garden Outreach Ministry of St. Katharine Drexel Church

1. St. Katharine Drexel Church
1922 SW 20th Ave Office (239) 283-9501
Cape Coral, FL 33991 Religious Ed (239) 283-0525
Website: www.saintkatharinedrexelparish.org
E-mail: stkatharine@earthlink.net
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm
Sunday Masses 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 Noon
Weekday Masses (Mon.- Fri.) 7:00 am
Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 6, 2012

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Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 6, 2012
Let us live not in word or speech
but in deed and truth.
– 1 John 3:18
Graduation Mass Share Your Love
We will be celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Assistance is needed at the Woodlands ACF in sharing
thanksgiving for all of our parish high school and college communion and friendship on Tuesday mornings and
seniors on May 15 at 6 pm. If you are a 2012 high praying the Rosary Thursday afternoons. Please consider
school or college graduate and would like to participate, donating just one hour a month. Contact Betty Jane at
call Don or Lourdes Sansone at 242-7275. 239-470-4509 or email her at bjbfla@comcast.net.
Catholics Returning Home Bereavement Support Group
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is offering a six- The Bereavement Support Group meeting scheduled for
week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home.” Monday, May 7, has been canceled. The next meeting
Meetings are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm, in the will be Monday, May 21, at 2 pm.
Faith Formation bldg. Last session May 16. Sessions are
for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to
questions about returning to the Church. Call Jane
DiPaola, 573-8766.
CCW Events in May
May 8, 11:30 am - we have our monthly Mass in the
chapel, followed by the Crowning of the Blessed Mother
in Mary’s Garden. A short meeting at the parish hall will
follow and subs/hoagies will be served for lunch. Please
bring boxed/canned food for the grandchildren of Ginny
Mercado, who are in desperate need.
May 20, we will have our annual Mass at 12 noon and
our Officers Installation Luncheon at 1:30 pm. The
luncheon will be held at Wine & Roses Restaurant at
1404 Cape Coral Pkway, E. Parking in rear of building.
Cost $12. Please make checks out to SKDCCW and mail
to St. Katharine Drexel, 1922 SW 20th Ave, Cape Coral,
FL 33991. Attn: Peggy Thomas. Reservations are pre- VDCCW Convention at San Marco Parish Center in April.
Marguerite Schaeffer, Alice Pace,
paid and due by Wednesday, May 16th.
Judy Powers (NCCA Pres.), Fran Patterson
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to assist in the parish gift shop for the
4:00 pm Mass. Men are welcome. It is a great way to
serve in our community and meet fellow parishioners at
Small Tasks
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total
the same time. If this interests you, call Judy 282-8286.
harmony of the universe. – St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Religious Education Mission Outreach Ministry
Vacation Bible School - “SONRISE” National Park is this Garden Ministry: You are invited to visit our Parish
year’s theme for Vacation Bible School. Mark your Garden, located behind the parish hall. We've planted
calendars for the week of June 18 – 22. Share the love nearly 100 vegetables in square foot gardens, raised
of Jesus while making new friends, singing songs, gardens, canisters, tire gardens, and window box
making crafts, playing games and hearing the Word of gardens. Stop by after Mass. Our garden team is willing
God. Registration will begin on May 13, after 8:30 and to answer your email or phone questions. We will publish
10:30 am Masses during May. links regarding companion gardening in our Mission
Vacation Bible School is for children going into Outreach Ministry web page on the parish website.
Kindergarten thru grade 6. Teenagers going into grade Contact Adele at 239-839-5489, or email us at
7 and up may volunteer and receive service hours for goodnewz@gmail.com, or aplinc@aol.com. We make
participating. Registration fee is $15 a child. Please call home visits also.
Teri at 283-0525 if this is a hardship as all children Clothing and Food Drive for Immokalee: We will only be
should be able to attend. collecting canned vegetables, canned fruit and
First Holy Communion will be on May 5 and May 12. chicken/beef stock. They can be dropped off in the
There are 108 children receiving Jesus for the first time. kitchen in the parish hall until May 13. Clothing cannot
Please keep them in your prayers. be dropped off. Please call Adele at 239-839-5489 or
Our last class for this year is the week of May 7- 10. We John Bicking at 239-246-6781 to arrange for pick-up.
will honor Mary, The Mother of God and our Mother My Father's House Mission - Uganda: We are holding a
with our annual May Crowning followed by an end of the dinner dance to help raise funds for My Father's House
year party. Thank you to all who have supported us Mission in Uganda. The dinner dance will be held on
throughout the year, especially Fr. John, who is always a Saturday, May 26th at the Event Center on Hancock. The
visible sign of Christ with us. theme will be Black and White: dress casual or dress-up.
Contact Adele at 239-839-5489 for further details.
Let’s Cruise Again Fund Raiser Volunteer Opportunity - Lifeline Family Center, a
Christian home and learning center for pregnant teens
Carnival Valor sailing Oct. 21. 7 day/6 night Western
and their precious babies, will be offering volunteer
Caribbean. Donation to St. Katharine Drexel in your
training for those wishing to become involved with this
name. Ann Vella 283-4382 or Bunnie 542-2824.
ministry - Mon., May 7, 6 - 9 pm. Please contact Lifeline
Family Center at 242-7238, for further information.
Lifeline Raffle - Chance to win 2 tickets on SW Airlines,
Golf for Four or Dance Lessons. Drawing June 15.
Suggested donation $5 each or 6/$25. Call Lifeline at
242-7238 or Pat at 573-8318.
Lifeline Wish List - baby formula (powdered) Similac
Advanced, Parent's Choice or Enfamil, baby bath soap,
baby wipes, baby dishes, sippy cups, new model Diaper
Genii's, deodorant, nail polish, starter car for moms
starting to work, (safe running condition), baby dishes
Parish “Family Album”
Sign up on our website for your parish album pictures at
www.saintkatharinedrexelparish.org and click on the
“Portrait Sign-up” link. If you have any questions or
changes, please contact Peggy Sierocinski, 849-6608 or
Michelle Pescatrice, 357-6730 after 6:30 pm. If you
recently had your picture taken and elected to have your
complimentary 8x10 sent to St. Katharine Drexel, the
Cursillo Cruisers return home from their
2012 Cruise for Christ to Italy, Greece
portraits may be in the parish office. Please stop by to
and the Holy Land. pick them up, Mon.-Fri., 9 to 5.

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Bulletin Board Last Week
Catholic Home Missions - 1700.00
Offertory - 15,858.08
Altar Servers: Call Tom at 458-2843.
Bereavement Support Group: 1st Mon., 7 pm & 3rd Mon., 2 Catholic Faith Appeal 2012
pm, Formation bldg. Next: May 21. (May 7 mtg canceled) Our Goal: 176,000.00
Boy Scouts: Meet every Tues. Call Brian Eberz 471-7547. Pledged so far: 151,995.24
Brownies: Contact Janice at JKovacs8000@gmail.com or
Kathy at 878-9343 or KathySiwarski@hotmail.com.
Charismatic Prayer Group: Thurs., Formation Bldg., 7:30 pm.
Call Suzanne Lewis 945-0767.
Parish Office Staff
Pastor - Rev. John F. Deary, OSA
Church Environmental Committee: 283-9501.
Deacon - Rev. Deacon Richard Spiro
Council of Catholic Women: Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the Director of Religious Education - Teri Idler
month, starting Sept. 13. Call Bonnie 863-991-1254. Assistant Dir. of Religious Education - Patty Wilson
Cursillo/Ultreya: 4th Fri., 7:30 pm. Donna 540-7568. Bookkeeper/Receptionist - Jeanne Burkett
Eucharistic Adoration: 1st & 3rd Fridays. Call 283-9501. Parish Secretary - Colleen Spiro
Fr. Christopher Gaynor Assembly #2115 K of C: 4th Tues., 7
pm. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon.- Fri. 9 to 5.
Healing Prayer: 2nd Wed., parish hall, 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Call
Judy 839-4190.
High School Youth Group: Meets Sundays at 1 pm. Email
hsyouthgroup.skd@gmail.com.
Parish Council Members
Holy Redeemer Associates: 1st Thurs., parish hall, 5:45 pm. Ken Abler, Ken Caserio, Tammy Cousin, Ramon
Call Joan 283-2680. Mescallado, Fran Patterson, Hank Pellegrino, Michelle
Knights of Columbus: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 pm. Pescatrice, Lourdes Sansone, Peggy Sierocinski
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: 1st Mondays, 7:30 pm,
hall. Call Cecilia 898-9542 or celiainparadise@aol.com.
Lay Apostles: 3rd Mondays, 7:15 pm. Call Judy 282-8286. Baptisms: Please obtain a baptism registration form from a
Next mtg: May 21. greeter at weekend Masses. Return completed form to church
on weekend or parish office during the week. Baptisms will be
Middle School Youth Group: every 2nd Friday, 7-9. Email
scheduled only after consultation with priest or deacon. Please
Karen @ skdkaren@gmail.com. allow at least a month after returning completed form.
Mission Outreach: Call Adele 239-839-5489 or go to Confessions: 3:00 pm Saturdays or by appointment.
http://saintkatharinedrexelparish.org/Mission-Outreach-Mini Hearing Devices for Mass: Available in the sacristy.
stry.html. Mass Intentions: Masses are available for 2013. You may call
or come to the parish office, M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. There is a
Music Ministry: Call Don Sansone at 242-7275.
limit of 2 weekend Masses per family.
Over 50 Singles: Call Betty 540-2551. Registration: Parish registration forms are available in the
Parish Council: Third Wed., 7:30 pm. Fran Patterson, lobby and also on our website. You can turn it in to a greeter
President, fran60@comcast.net, 540-7116. at a weekend Mass or bring to the office during the week.
Prayer Network: Call Sandy 458-1755. Bulletin Guidelines: Deadline for bulletin articles is noon on
Religious Articles: Sold after Masses on weekends. Mondays. Holiday weeks usually have earlier deadlines. Please
submit written article for the bulletin by email, fax or in person.
Religious Education: Call Teri 283-0525. Coffee Social: Held between the 8:30 & 10:30 am Sunday
Respect Life: Call Maria Maddalena 540-7096. Masses. Baked goods donated by Publix Veteran’s Pkwy. Your
Respite Care: Call Dolores 772-2606. free will donations allow us to purchase coffee and supplies.
Rosary: Every Thurs. & Friday after 7 am Mass. Library - Faith Formation Building East wing. Variety of books
Secular Franciscans: 2nd Sat., 9:30 am, Formation Bldg. Call categorized in many areas of interest to our Catholic Faith.
Lost & Found: Have you lost your glasses or book or rosary
Barbara Carroll, OFS, 239-437-5033. beads? Check the cabinet at the info counter for your lost
Small Faith Communities: Call office at 283-9501. items.
Social Committee: Call Ed & Del Johnson at 772-4275. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/skdchurch

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Altar Servers
Mass Intentions Sat., May 12, 4:00 pm -
Mon., May 7, 7:00 am - RJ Tejeda, Natalie & Daniel Ogden
Brian Kobus Sun., May 13, 8:30 am -
Requested by mother Patty Kobus Brandon Sweigert, Dakota Friga, Noah Rios
Tues., May 8, 7:00 am - Sun., May 13, 10:30 am -
Joseph Pescatrice Edward Powers, Alvin Lahanne, Stephanie Moad
Requested by Pescatrice family Sun., May 13, 12:00 noon -
Wed., May 9, 7:00 am - CJ, Dominic, Matteo Trunkett
Lillian Monarchio
Requested by Jim & Barbara Monarchio
Thurs., May 10, 7:00 am - Coming Up
Mae Nardi May 6 - Last week of CCD / May Crowning
Requested by Daughters May 11 - Middle School Fun Night
Fri., May 11, 7:00 am - May 12 - First Communion
Parish Community May 13 - VBS registration starts
Sat., May 12, 4:00 pm -
Albert Francis Bible Study
Requested by wife Carol Ann Now studying the Gospel of Mark. You may choose from
Sun., May 13, 8:30 am - one of these times - Tuesday 7:30 pm, Wednesday 11
Margaret Vigoda am or Thursday 7:30 pm. Call Teri at 283-0525.
Requested by her loving daughters
Sun., May 13, 10:30 am -
Julianna Nagier Lay Augustinians
Requested by daughter Patricia Fekety Join us every 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday, Formation bldg.,
Sun., May 13, 12:00 noon - 7:30 pm to 9 pm, to pray together, read and discuss St.
Walter Kowalczyk Augustine’s life and teachings and share in a friendship
Requested by M/M Herman Sewick rooted in the love of Christ. Next mtg: May 9.
Healing Prayer
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting If you desire prayer for any physical, emotional or
Sundays (7 pm), Mondays (10 am), Tuesdays (7:30 pm), spiritual needs, come to parish hall the 2nd Wed. of the
in the Formation Bldg. month, between 7:30 pm & 9 pm. Prayer room is room
on the right, with sign saying Prayer Room. Appointments
Small Faith Communities have preference. Call Judy at 839-4190. Next: May 9.
No meetings this week
Weddings
Eucharistic Adoration Congratulations to -
st rd
Eucharistic Adoration every 1 & 3 Friday, 7:30 am Alex Church & Natalie Blanco - May 19
Friday to 9 am Saturday morning. Benediction 7 pm
Friday and 9 am Saturday. St. Katharine Drexel Library
Next: May 18/19. NO Adoration May 4/5 (because of Our Library is located in the Faith Formation Building -
First Communion!) East wing. There are a large variety of books categorized
in many areas of interest to our Catholic Faith.
Adorers Needed Middle School Fun Night
We need adorers for 4 am either both or one Friday a
We want you and your friends to come on Friday, May
month and 7 pm on the 3rd Friday of each month.
11, 7 to 9 pm in the parish hall. For more info, email
Please call Colleen at 283-9501.
Karen at skdkaren@gmail.com.

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Around the Community and Diocese
Word of Life - Every great religious revival in America has Financial Manager - St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
led to an advance in civil rights—from the Declaration of Church and School is seeking a full-time Financial
Independence and the Bill of Rights to the end of slavery Manager. The successful candidate must have a strong
and the pursuit of racial equality. But all this has been accounting background with 5-8 years experience in
achieved in the face of established power structures Payroll, A/P, A/R and fixed assets. Candidate must have
strongly and often violently opposed to these rights. So excellent communication and technical skills including
this is a time for choosing—choosing whether as use of applications such as QuickBooks, Excel and is
Catholics we will stand together to keep open the doors comfortable in learning new software programs, a
of religious liberty. If we do so, then we will make Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Qualified
possible the next great awakening in America that will candidates are invited to submit a “cover letter” outlining
bring us closer to building that culture of life and their qualifications, accomplishments, salary
civilization of love about which John Paul II so often requirements and the name of their parish, along with
spoke. - Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, Address to the National resume to humanresources@dioceseofvenice.org.
Catholic Prayer Breakfast (April 19, 2012)
Faith and Ale is an informal monthly gathering of
Second Act Thrift Store - all proceeds go to Abuse Catholic men, October – May, for food, refreshments
Counseling and Treatment, Inc, a nonprofit agency that ($10 donation) and camaraderie. We meet at the Parish
provides shelter and services to victims of domestic Center at Resurrection in Fort Myers. The Season Finale
violence, survivors of sexual assault, and survivors of event is on Thurs., May 17, 6-8 pm. Patrick Novecosky,
human trafficking. Thrift Store is open Mon-Sat 9 to 8, Catholic journalist and editor of Legatus Magazine, will
and Sunday 11 to 5. 12519 South Cleveland Avenue in be our guest speaker. Please register for this event by
Fort Myers. For info, visit www.secondactthriftstore.com sending an email to FaithandAleFtMyers@gmail.com.
or contact Jennifer Benton at 239-939-2553. For more info, visit www.faithandale.com or call Jack
Quinlan at 810-434-3406.
"Mission Possible" trip for youth to St. Lucia - The
Mission Office of the Diocese of Venice is seeking youth Catholic Chamber of Commerce meeting is Wednesday,
to participate in a 12 day Mission trip to St. Lucia to work May 16, 5 - 7 pm, at Superior Residences at Healthpark.
with the poor on this Caribbean island. The mission is We invite all Catholic businesses and ministries. Free
June 22-July 4. You will need a passport to travel. For refreshments. Non-members welcome. Only $25.00 a
information and an application, please contact your year to join. Includes listing in business directory and web
parish Youth Director or call Elma McCaughey at the site, networking /fellowship meetings throughout the
Mission Office at 941-625-4754. year, and e-newsletters. Please look for your free Florida
Catholic Chamber Business Directory at your church
Novena of Masses for Life - Masses throughout the entrances. Check us out at
Diocese on the 25th of every month through December www.floridacatholicchamber.com. For more info, call
2012, offered for a greater respect for all human life. Angela at 239-980-0921 or you may email
Visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/novenamasses.php for a toni@floridacatholicchamber.com.
participating parish near you.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions, May 2012
Offered in solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI
The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.
Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all
missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
Website for Pope Benedict’s monthly prayer intentions:
http://apostleshipofprayer.org/2012english.html
Children’s reflections on the Pope’s intentions:
http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org/reflectionsChildren.html