Religion Notes – 11/11/22
Episcopal Church Women card party, luncheon today
The Episcopal Church Women of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Cape Coral is hosting a Card Party and Luncheon today, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The public is invited to this annual event. So, round-up your friends and reserve a table for cards, lots of fun and a delicious lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
There will be prizes, hand-made crafts and jewelry on display and a yummy bake sale. Tickets are $15 and reservations are required by Nov. 4 with plenty of free parking. Call the church office at 239-572-3200 or Ruth McConnell at 239-574-4299 for tickets.
The church is located at 2507 Del Prado Blvd., S, Cape Coral, FL 33904.
Better Together, Grace Church to host Second Chance Job Fair Nov. 15
Better Together and Grace Church are partnering to host a Second Chance Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, for Southwest Florida residents facing barriers to employment.
Better Together’s Second Chance job fairs help job seekers overcome barriers to employment, such as incarceration, homelessness and even lack of transportation, by opening the door to background-friendly employers. Participating employers in-clude Chicken Salad Chick, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Hands On Staffing, Jimmy John’s, The Salvation Army, Secure Staffing and Spherion Staffing.
The church-based job fair not only connects job seekers with local employers who offer on-the-spot job opportunities, but also provides resources to facilitate stronger connections and more hires. Free one-on-one job coaching sessions also available to job seekers to review resumes and interviewing skills, and additional services, such as free haircuts and clothing, will be available onsite.
The community job fair is part of Better Together’s “Better Jobs” program, which has helped 36,000 applicants connect with employment opportunities across 26 states. At job fairs hosted by Better Together, two-thirds of attendees get a job interview, and nearly half receive a job offer on the spot.
The job fair will take place at Grace Church’s Fort Myers Central Campus, located at 2415 Grand Ave., Fort Myers. Job seekers and employers can register at BetterTogetherUS.org/Events/FtMyers-JF.
Churches interested in hosting a Better Together job fair can visit Better TogetherUS.org for more information.
Saint Michael Lutheran School to host 5th Annual Touch-a-Truck Jan. 21
Saint Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers will hold its 5th Annual Touch-a-Truck event Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free family event is open to the public and takes place at the Saint Michael Lutheran School campus, 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
Touch-a-Truck 2023 will transform the Saint Michael campus into a hands-on interactive experience that allows kids to get up close with vehicles of all kinds. This event gives truck-obsessed toddlers and young children a chance to turn their imagination into reality. Kids can honk horns, open doors, climb into the driver’s seat, and learn from community leaders and vehicle operators.
Sponsorship proceeds from Touch-a-Truck 2023 will benefit local hurricane relief charities and SMLS students.
Event attendees can expect construction equipment, fire trucks and police vehicles, bucket trucks, dump trucks, farm equipment, helicopters, mail and delivery trucks, and more.
The first hour of Touch-a-Truck 2023, from 10-11 a.m., will be a sensory-safe time. During this time, lights, sirens, horns and other sounds that might disturb young or sensory-sensitive children, are prohibited.
Saint Michael is seeking sponsors, family-friendly vendors, and vehicles to participate in this event. Contact Touch-a-Truck event coordinator Chelsea Clementi at (941) 524-6104 or chelsearclementi @gmail.com.
For additional information, please visit www.smlcs.org or call 239-939-1218.
Catholic Mass to honor veterans moved due to weather
The Diocese of Venice in Florida will celebrate its 13th annual Veterans Day Catholic Mass to honor veterans today, Nov. 11. The Mass, originally scheduled to be held at The Sarasota National Cemetery, has been moved due to weather constraints. The Mass will now be celebrated at the nearby St. Patrick Parish, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.
The Mass will begin at 3:30 p.m., with opening ceremonies at 3:15 p.m. All are encouraged to arrive early. The Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, will be the principal celebrant of the Mass.
The Diocese of Venice in Florida is assisted in this Veterans Day effort every year by the Knights of Columbus and students from Cardinal Mooney High School, who work diligently to prepare for this annual event.
Concert at St. Columbkille Catholic Church Nov. 20
Lee Van Asten will perform in concert Sunday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., in Iona Hall at St. Columbkille Catholic Church at 12171 Iona Road in Fort Myers.
Special guests for the performance are Mark Sanders, Bonnie Lancaster and more
Musical performances will include classical, jazz, standards, Broadway from “Claire de Lune” to “Fly Me to the Moon” to “Rhapsody In Blue” to “Bring Him Home”
A free will offering will be taken. All donations will directly benefit the Catholic Charities “Hurricane Relief Fund.”
For more information, please call 239-489-3973.