May 27, 2012

It is no secret that the current economic state of affairs in Collier County and abroad is bad at best.  It seems that the effects of the recession have trickled down into almost every segment of the economy.  As most of you can attest, many people locally are finding it…

Continue reading

Memorial Day Mass

Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who sacrificed their lives on the field of battle for their country. Has someone you love from your family paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty? We are collecting names to be read every year…

Continue reading

May 20, 2012

Fr. John celebrated a beautiful Mass for about 250 parishioners this past Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to recognize the 15thanniversary of his ordination.  Celebrating Mass in the same vestments in which he was ordained, Fr. John thanked everyone for their support during his tenure at St. John the Evangelist.  He…

Continue reading

May 13, 2013

This past Wednesday, St. John the Evangelist hosted Priest’s Day Out.  This is a gathering of priests from throughout the Diocese of Venice for a day of relaxation and a way to say thank you to them for all they do for us.  After meeting here for a gourmet breakfast,…

Continue reading

May 6, 2012

We are now in the final phase of “season” here in Southwest Florida.  April 30th marked what I commonly refer to as the second exodus.  The final exodus will take place on May 31.  Many of our seasonal residents and visitors have three month contracts on their rentals and stay…

Continue reading