May 31, 2017
Rules of St. Columbkille [6th Century]
Even if it did not quite "save civilization", Ireland was one of the monastic centers…
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The Church is open Monday through Friday 7:00am to 12noon.
Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 8:00am
SATURDAY: 3:00pm and 5:00pm
SUNDAY: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 5:30pm
The Parish Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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Infant Baptism: It is recommended that parents contact the Parish Office about requirements for baptism before the birth of a child. Infant baptism will be scheduled only after consultation with a Parish Priest.
Marriage: Couples should contact one of the Parish Priests.
Sacrament of the Sick: If you are not well, or when you know that you will be in the hospital, please ask the priest to confer the Sacrament of the Sick after the weekday or Sunday Masses, or call one of the Parish Priests to make an appointment.. For spiritual emergencies after office hours, please call 239-634-2927.
Homebound Parishioners: If you are confined to your home, a member of the Ministry to the Sick will be happy to bring Holy Eucharist to your home weekly. Please contact the Parish Office at 239-489-3973.
GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING MASS
We are happy to announce that the church is open for scheduled Masses and personal visits from 7:00am to 12noon Monday through Friday. We welcome you and hope you will attend Mass and visit.
We ask that you follow the established guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus which are:
- Practice Social Distancing – keep at least 6 feet apart from others when you find a seat and during Communion. We have plenty of room to socially distance and if it becomes necessary, more Masses will be added.
- Face Masks must be worn at all times in respect for others – bring your own mask.
- Sanitize your hands when you enter and leave the church. Sanitizer will be provided.
- Families may sit together.
- Please take a bulletin on your way out of church, rather than on your way in.
- Your donations and offertory envelopes can be dropped off before or after Mass in one of the collection boxes located throughout the church.
- The church is fully sanitized with a mist twice a week, and after each Mass.
Sacrament of Reconciliation- Saturdays from 8:30am to 9:30am
Weekly Devotions-
After the 8:00am Mass as follows:
- Monday – Persecuted Christian, Migrants and Refugees
- Tuesday – Prayers for Respect of All Human Life
- Thursday – Prayer for Priests and Vocations
- Friday – Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Communal Praying of the Rosary and Marian Novena-
- Saturday at 8:00am followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Get involved in one of
Our Many Ministries
Small groups are the backbone of any great Church, and St. Columbkille is no different. Part of practicing our faith is being stewards of the gifts and resources we’ve been given to serve others and carry the message of Christ.
Deep down, we believe that the whole point of our faith & Church, is to help our people get closer to Christ, overcome spiritual sickness in every form, and then in turn, help others on the Path to leading lives of love and service. Ministries are how we do this.
GET INVOLVED & LIVE YOUR FAITHOutreach Ministry
- Art & Environment
- Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound
- Funeral Bereavement Ministry
- Homeless Sleeping Mats
- Library Ministry
- Maintenance
- Sewing Ministry
- Thrift Store
- Transportation
Liturgical Ministry
- Altar Linen Ministry
- Altar Servers
- Eucharistic Ministry
- Lectors & Choir
- Music Ministry
- Sacristan Ministry
- Ushers & Greeters
- Visual Projection
Volunteer. Join. Become a part of.
We are called to live our faith. We believe that our hands do God’s work, and if we just look around, we’ll see there’s much work to be done.
We are totally convinced that bringing people closer to God involves direct service to those in need. From the material, to the spiritual, God’s work is never done. Learn more about our great work…
AND HOW TO GET INVOLVEDGet involved in one of
Our Groups & Meetings
Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
-Proberbs 27:17
People need people. In our men’s and women’s groups, we challenge each other to be better…. just better examples of Christians & Catholics. No one reaches God in a vacuum. No single pastor or priest is able to minister to thousands, and so our Groups and Meetings serve as the most effective venue for spiritual healing and growth.
If you need help in any area listed to the right, reach out and we will confidentially connect you with someone that can empathize with your situation. Rebirth is possible for anyone. No one is lost forever.
LET US LOVE YOU BACK TO LIFEMeetings
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alanon
- Caregiver Support
- Centering Prayer
- Charismatic Prayer
- Gospel Forum for Women
- Homeless Mat Ministry
- Knights of Columbus
- Library Ministry
- Marantha Book Club
- Scripture Study Group
- Sewing Ministry
- Taize Prayer
- Women’s Guild
Fellowship Groups
- The Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting
- The Women’s Guild Monthly Meeting
- Bereavement Support Group
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News and Bulletin 04/04/2021
Guidelines for Attending Mass or Visiting the Church The church is open for scheduled Masses and personal visits from 7:00am to 12noon Monday through Friday. We welcome you and…
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Our Parish. Our Patron. Our History.
Learn more about the rich tradition of St. Columbkille
St. Columbkille – The Man
Saint Columbkille was born in Gartan, County of Donegal in Ireland, on December 7th, 521. He was the son of a chief related to several of the princes then reigning in Ireland & Scotland.
Our Parish History
During Holy Week of 1993, Bishop John Nevins approached Fr. Charles Sullivan concerning the formation of new Catholic community in the Iona section of Ft. Myers..
Our People
St. Columbkille is a Parish filled with amazing people that fully embody the mission of Christ. We want you to meet some of them, so they can inspire you to grow closer to God.
Join Our Parish
Between our 5 weekend services, daily Mass, our 30+ ministries, you have a lot of options with which to get involved here. Join us for Mass and introduce yourself to our Pastor or one of the many volunteers.
Our Faith is bigger than any one of us. It is universal. It is eternal.
The Church is not without fault – as it is managed and overseen by people – fallible people. Our faith, however, is more than a set of rules. It is a mystery which God continues to reveal to us and through us. Our job, and the job of every Parish, is to give people more opportunities and wisdom to get one closer to Christ (and being Christ-like).
You’l never be perfect… but you can be a saint! Join us on our journey to live in alignment with God’s will!
May 31, 2017
What’s Your Authority
This is nothing fancy, just a little script you might learn from. In Catholic Answers’…
May 31, 2017
Marge & Dan Mehle
Marge and Dan run the Plastic Bag Sleeping Mats For The Homeless Ministry There are…
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