Mailing Address: Saint William Parish
Office & Ministry Center
750 Seagate Dr.
Naples, FL 34103
Parish
Office 239-261-4883
Parish
Fax
239-261-8729
Ministry
Center Fax 239-403-4435
Welcome to the Saint William Parish Website!
Third Sunday of Advent—December 13, 2009
Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent; Zep 3:14-18a; Phil 4:4-7; Lk
3:10-18
Monday: John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor; Nm 24: 2-7; 15-17a;
Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday: Zep 3: 1-2, 9-13; Mt 21: 28-32
Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Lk 7: 18b-23
Thursday: Gn 49: 2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17
Friday: Jer 23: 5-8: Mt 1: 18-25
Saturday: Jgs 13: 2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1: 5-25
Next Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent; Mt 5: 1-4a; Heb 10: 5-10;
Lk 1: 39-45
Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2009
Whenever our students from the High School would volunteer to
run the soup kitchen, they’d arrive at the appointed time and
invariably ask: what should I do? The inevitable, almost
predictable response was “Go to the kitchen and make a
soufflé!”. Everybody wanted to feel useful and do something
that would contribute to the effort.
John’s followers were no different. Once they were committed to
his message and his challenge, they wanted to do something.
They could not all become prophets, nor full time proclaimers of
the coming of the Messiah. So John, in answer to their
question, tells them to do what is practical and realistic. In
their work and in their circle of influence they are to act
differently, living by a higher standard that makes visible
their interior change of heart.
Each day we are challenged to do something, to make visible the
change of heart brought on by faith in Jesus. Once we ask the
question, we must be ready and willing to hear the answer. At
times the task will be easy; at others, overwhelming. But trust
the Lord to give us the tools and grace we need to accomplish
all things, great and small.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - We
have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our Church
each first Friday of the month from 8:45-11:45 AM. In
addition, we will now have Adoration on all other
Fridays from 11AM-12 Noon.
WELCOME
- We are happy to welcome Fr. Paul D'Angelo to our
parish staff. Fr. Paul was ordained on October 24th and
celebrated his first mass here on the 25th. We are the
fortunate parish he was given for his first assignment.
Please take a moment to welcome him to our parish as he
begins his life of service to the People of God.
SAINT WILLIAM CHRISTMAS TREES OF LIFE -
Christmas this year may be a bleak rather than a happy
season for many. Please share your good fortune, your
happiness and God’s graces with those who have little
and with those who have no one, whether they be infants,
children or the elderly. The Trees of Life will be in
the Church Hall beginning Wednesday, November 25.
Please take a gift tag and RETURN THE GIFT WITH THE TAG
ATTACHED to the Church Hall no later than Wednesday,
December 16th.
MIGRANT CHRISTMAS TOTS TO TEENS -
Leave toys (unwrapped) in the boxes available at the
church entrances for distribution to Migrant children
and Teenagers. Thank you for helping Santa’s elves.
RCIA: Modern Process with ancient Roots - Rite of
Acceptance -
Eleven adults, some preparing for Baptism and some who
have been baptized in another Christian faith who seek
full communion with us, have been engaged in the
precatechumenate phase through the Period of
Evangelization and Inquiry, of the Rite of Christian
Initiation (RCIA). During this period, they met in the
home of one of our families and explored their call to
this journey of faith. Last weekend at the 11 AM Mass,
through the Rite of Acceptance, these adults entered
into the next phase, that of the Order of Catechumens.
This was the first official time that the candidates
assembled publicly to declare their intention to the
Church to become full members. They were signed by the
cross of Christ, and affirmed their intention to live
under Christ’s cross. At this rite, the Church also
accepted these persons who intend to become members.
Please keep these individuals seeking full communion
with our Church in your prayers, as well as those who
will be accompanying them, on their continued journey.
Ongoing News
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER -
An introduction will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of each month here at St. William Ministry Center.Beginner sessions at 5:30 PM and general
gathering at 6:15 PM.Anyone interested in learning about this interior
prayer method should call Joe Groch at 825-2896.
ST. WILLIAM ROSARY MAKERS
- Are looking for some nimble fingers willing to learn
to make rosaries (beaded and/or stealth) that are
shipped worldwide to the missions and our troops. Your
help is needed. Please contact Marianne LaRusso,
352-1509 if you are interested.
THE ROSARY is said for the unborn every Saturday at 10 AM
in front of Planned Parenthood (corner of Goodlette and
Creech). All are welcome to join. Please call Eileen or
Joe Hennessey, 455-8291 with questions.
NEED PRAYERS?
Call our St. William Lay Carmelites at 513-0910 or
514-3688
RETROUVAILLE
- a
Lifeline for troubled times in your marriage—www.HelpOurMarrige.com,
or call 1-800-470-2230
This Week's Events
Sunday
Dec 13
2nd
Coll. Retirement for Religious
Welcome
for new Parishioners
CCW
Raffle Tickets at Masses
Vespers, 4:30 PM
Youth Ministry Family Winter Wonderland
Celebration, 6:30PM
Monday
Dec 14
Tuesday
Dec 15
Cursillo,
7:30 PM
Wednesday
Dec 16
Bridge,
10 AM
Cenacle of
Prayer,6PM
Novena
, 7PM
Thursday
Dec 17
Rosary
Makers, 9:30 AM
Friday
Dec 18
Saturday
Dec 19
Sunday
Dec 20
Worship
Environment Project Announcements
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the image below for information on the Saint William
Worship Environment Project.
Diocesan Events
CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL 2009
Our Goal: $560,000
Pledged as of 12/04/09: 485,918
Percentage of Goal:
86.77%
Households participating:
41.12%
Thank you to those who have already pledged. Your support helps in the
operation of many programs throughout the diocese providing for
education , counseling and spiritual and material assistance for those
in need. Thank you for helping!!
To find out about all of the events
occurring in the Diocese of Venice, please click
here.
