STEP THREE: ELECTION

 PLEASE NOTE: VOTING IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS ELECTION

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Documents For Printing

Click here to print out the PPC Election Ballot in English.

Haga clic aquí para imprimir la Boleta Electoral CPP en Español.

Click here to print out the PPC Candidate Profile Pages.

 

Voting Requirements and Instructions  

Please read these guidelines before completing your ballot. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your ballot not being counted.

• You must be a Registered Parishioner over the age of 18 to vote.
• You must provide your Parishioner (Envelope) Number on the ballot
• Any ballot received without a Parishioner Number will not be counted.
• Each person may only submit one ballot.
• For those couples who share a Parishioner Number, two ballots may be submitted.
• You may vote for as many as Six (6) Candidates. You may vote for less than six.
• Vote for a Candidate by coloring in completely the oval next to his or her name.
• The six Candidates receiving the most votes will be elected.

 

Requisitos e Instrucciones de Votar  

Por favor lean con atención las instrucciones antes de completar su boleta de elección. Omitir o fallar a dichas instrucciones puede incurrir en que su boleta no sea aceptada.

• Ud. debe ser Parroquiano/Feligrés inscrito en la Parroquia y mayor de 18 años.
• Debe proveer su Número Parroquiano (el numero de sobre donativo).
• Cualquier hoja de votación recibida sin el Número Parroquiano no será reconocida
• Cada persona puede entregar una sola votación.
• Las parejas que comparten un solo Número Parroquiano, pueden entregar dos votaciones.
• Puede votar hasta por seis (6) Candidatos. También, votar por menos de seis.
• Vote por el Candidato que elija llenando/coloreando el "ovalo" siguiente al nombre del seleccionado/a.
• Los seis Candidatos que reciban la mayor votación serán elegidos.

 

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Voting is now closed for this election.

 

Candidate Profiles

  Candidate:

Juan Batista 

Profile:

I was born in the city of Santiago in the Dominican Republic, the younger of four, from a Catholic family. I traveled to the USA in 1987 and graduated from high school in 1990. I have worked many kinds of jobs including as a bread packer, as a machinery operator, at the airport, and in a printing company. A hobby of working with cars got me into another experience: how to make keys. I found this new experience so interesting that I became a professional locksmith. Today I work as locksmith for the Lee County School Districts. I am married to the same beautiful wife since 1991 with 3 beautiful gifts of God, our 3 daughters. I have been a member of St. Andrew Church for nearly 12 years. I usually go to the 1:30pm Mass in Spanish. To me, going to Mass means God’s work in me in which I respond, accomplishing in obedience what God asks me to do by rejoicing in His presence and living in my faith. I am a Minister of Holy Communion, bringing the Eucharist to those not able to go and receive, helping with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and being a member of the Ultreya ministry. I hope to experience the joy of helping others and doing God’s will to work in his vineyard whenever he calls me.

 

  Candidate:

Lilly Cortes

Profile:

I’m Lilly Cortes, born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. I have two wonderful children, Jose and Lourdes. I have 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. I am bilingual. I graduated from New York University in 1988 with a BSW (went to school in my old age). I worked for the city of New York with the Administration of Children’s Services, as a child protective investigator. I retired Dec 2001. I have been a member of St. Andrew Church since I moved here in Aug 2008. Prior to that I had been active in Our of Lady of Refuge Church in Brooklyn, NY for over 20 years. While there I served in many ministries, including the church’s Parish Pastoral Council. Here, I regularly attend the Mass in Spanish at 1:30pm. Going to Mass means to me continued spiritual growth, being nurtured with Christ’s Body and Blood to continue this beautiful path that He has shown me. I am involved in the Funeral Mass Prep Ministry where I have worked with both the English and Spanish speaking. I also serve as a Minister of Holy Communion and am a member of the Cursillo Movement. I am willing to serve because I “know” there is work to be done for the betterment and unification of our church. Our Church is a church of inclusion.

 

  Candidate:

 Philip Ciancimino

 Profile:

 I was born in Brooklyn, New York. I am a first generation Italian; my parents were both from Sicily, Italy. I have 2 younger bothers. I speak fluent Italian and some Spanish. I  currently own and operate an IT company called Convergent Systems Technologies of which I am celebrating my 15th year. I am married to my wife Laura of 25 years and have 3  children: Matthew, Gabriella and Philip. I have been a member of St Andrew Church for 25 years. I was married here by Father Arnold and all my kids have attended catechism  classes, were baptized, received their first Holy Communion and Confirmation all at St Andrew Church. We regularly attend the 12:00pm Mass. Going to Mass for me is the renewal of my faith that I have in Christ, to be present for the holy sacrifice that took place for the atonement of my sins. It is the experience of Heaven and Earth reconciling one to the other in oneness with our Lord. I am currently involved in the youth music ministry. I am a member of the Adult Advisory Committee for Youth and am a Confirmation catechist. I am willing to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council because it’s the work of the Church and the Community of which my family and I are a part.

 

 

  Candidate:

 Madeline Davis

  Profile:

 I was born and baptized in Greensburg, PA in 1944. At the age of 8 my family moved to Oklahoma where we lived and where I graduated from high  school. I am married and have 3 sons, and 5 grandchildren. My husband, Thomas, was in construction and we have lived in Texas, Arizona, Columbia  (South American) and Virginia. We moved to Cape Coral in 1990. I have been a Real Estate agent here for 25 years. We have been a member of St.  Andrew since 2011. As a rule we attend the 7:30am daily Mass and occasionally you will find us at the 9:00am Sunday Mass. The reason we attended  daily mass is because it is the center of our lives, where we can truly receive the Body and Blood of our Lord. We receive such graces and peace  when starting our day with him. It truly enriches our lives. Frequently during the celebration of the Mass I would ask God: “What can I do for you?” I  never seemed to get the answer. Then one Sunday morning, after Mass, Fr. York asked me what I was doing for the church? So now I am part of the  Funeral Mass preparation ministry here at St. Andrew. Once again I have been asked to step out in faith to serve. If you need me, here I am.

 

  Candidate:

 Alice DeClemente

  Profile:

 My husband, Michael, and I have married 41 years and have been members of St. Andrew Church since we moved from New York in Aug 1987. We raised our 3 sons, Todd, Nick, and  Brett, here, all of whom live their lives of devotion to the One Holy and Apostolic Church. We have 2 granddaughters (Isabella and Gabriella) from Todd and his wife Kristen, and our son  Brett and his wife Stephanie have a baby on the way, due in May. Our son Nick and his fiancé are getting married in Nov. I spent 12 years as a catechist of Religious Education here at St.  Andrew Church. Additionally, I have been a Third Order Lay Carmelite since 1997 and presently am the director of our community for the last 3 years. Michael and I are both Ministers of Holy Communion (although in the last year, I have not served much because of injuries from a car accident). I’ve been an Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Goodwill Industries’ Community Support Services working with people with disabilities and disadvantages for 22 years. I love Our Lord more than anything and trust in His divine will. I’m devoted to the Blessed Virgin.

 

 Candidate:

 Alice DiFalco

  Profile:

 I was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan and moved to Florida in 1979. I was born and raised Catholic, was baptized as an infant, and attended Catholic grade school. I am the youngest of  five and the only girl. Two of my brothers live in Florida and two in Michigan. I work in the medical billing field. I am attending college in pursuit of a degree in social work. I plan to  specialize in geriatric social work, to which I feel called after taking care of both my parents. I am single and have no children. I have been a member of St Andrew Church for 4 years. I  am a Minister of the Word, a Vincentian, and a member of the Welcoming Committee. Lately, I have been trying out various Sunday Mass times. I also attend daily Mass because I love it and because I need it. For me, Mass is a time to worship, to reflect, to receive our Lord, to learn, to grow, and to bond with fellow Parishioners. It is the most important part of my day. I served as an RCIA Sponsor in 2014 and after prayer and reflection, I feel I am being called to service on the PPC. I am enthusiastic, dedicated, and enjoy working with others. I love Saint Andrew Church; it is my home. And I consider all its members, Priests, and Staff as part of my family.

 

 Candidate:

 Larry Edwards

 Profile:

 I was born in Yonkers, New York into a Military Family. I was fortunate to grow up in places like Long Island, Honolulu, Washington DC and New Mexico. I have 3 brothers who like my  parents and myself, all now reside in Florida. I worked in broadcasting and advertising, owning both my own radio stations and advertising agency. My wife Sue and I now own Willie  T’s Restaurant and Bar in Key West. We occasionally go to New Mexico to visit our children and 10 grandchildren who live there. We have been attending St. Andrew Church almost  every Sunday 9:00am Mass since June 2007. What we get out of Mass cannot be described in words, but attending is something we both cherish. I have served on Parish and Finance Councils as well as a member of a Bible group program in New Mexico. I feel blessed to be able to read at Mass here at St. Andrew. I feel that I may be able to offer something in the way of insight and experience to this effort. This faith community’s diverse needs and goals should be evaluated, considered and developed through a reverent and thoughtful process, the reward of which is a Parish that continues to flourish and grow in the years ahead.

 

 Candidate:

 Donald Huffer

  Profile:

 I am married to Virginia “Ginny” and have been for 44 years. We are both native New Yorkers who lived our adult life in Illinois. After earning my MBA, my professional experiences  include being a mayor (in the Village of Cary, IL) for six years, a consultant (specializing in Environmental, Mass Tort & Asbestos) for 12 years, and an Environmental Claims Officer for  Kemper Insurance for 15 years. Ginny and I have 4 sons and six grandchildren. We have been members of St Andrew Church since 2003. We are baptized Catholics who attend the  7:30am Mass regularly. Our sons attended Catholic elementary school. I have served as Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, on the Stewardship Committee and as a Confirmation Instructor. I have a lifelong history of serving my family, my community and the Catholic Church. I believe there are many challenges facing our Parish and have a desire to offer my service.  I believe you need to be involved offering your time and talent to assure your voice, experience and opinion are considered in the ultimate direction to be undertaken.

 

 Candidate:

 Jack Martin

  Profile:

 My name is Jack Martin and I was born in Oswego NY, the first of five. My wife, son and I moved to Cape Coral in 2000 and have been members of St Andrew Church since that time. Our  son John attended St Andrew School from K-8th grade and is now a sophomore at BVHS. We typically attend the 9:00am Sunday Mass. Myself, I just became a Lector and will be reading  at the 10:30am Mass every third Sunday. All 3 of us are baptized Catholics and have been practicing Catholics all of our lives. Going to Mass to me means celebrating the Eucharist and the mystery of faith. Regarding education, I am college educated and still work for a living as a practicing Realtor. I presently hold a leadership position in the Knights of Columbus Council 7131 as well as being a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly. I took French in High School and presently speak some Spanish. When I saw the news about the formation of the PPC, I thought it would be a great opportunity to get a bit more involved with the parish. In receipt of my service to the parish if selected for the PPC I hope to take away the knowledge and personal gratification that I helped in moving the parish forward.

 

Candidate:

Juan Ortiz

 Profile:

I am Juan Ortiz-Medina, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. I have 3 sisters and 1 brother (1 deceased). After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts I work for the USA Geological Survey—Hydrologic Tech after serving in the Army in General Engineering as a Construction Supervisor. I have four children and 12 grandchildren. I have been a member of St. Andrew Church for 8 years and regularly attend the 1:30pm Mass in Spanish. I was baptized Catholic. Going to Mass means to me to serve others and to prepare myself for the life we live between Masses. I’m the former Reader Coordinator and am involved in the Divine Mercy ministry here at St. Andrew Church. I am willing to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council to serve and do whatever I can to be a part of the Church.

 

 

Candidate:

Peter Picciolini

 Profile:

I am Brother Peter Picchiolini. I’m from Chicago, IL, the son of immigrant parents who are currently married 52 years. I was raised in a Devout Catholic family in which my mother was a home maker and my father retired from Nabisco Brands. One of three children, I have a younger sister and an older brother. I am currently in the Postulate with the Franciscan Friars and will be moving into the Novitiate on May 15. Professionally, I’m an experienced corporate executive. Since 2007, I am the Senior Vice President for the Southwest Region for Waterway Homes. I am divorced with one child, Gabriel Picciolini, age 6. I have been a member of St. Andrew Church for 13 years. I attend daily Mass at 9:00am as well as the Saturday 4:30pm Vigil and Sunday 9:00am. Attending Mass means everything to me. If I could not attend Mas, I would not want to exist. I am involved in many Parish Ministries, Activities and Apostolates. As a Franciscan Friar I have taken a vow to serve the Lord and His Church. I will do my very best to carry out this task.

 

 

Candidate:

Sara Reale

 Profile:

Married to Albert J. Reale in 1953, they adopted their son John and have a wonderful granddaughter named Sara. Living in both Pennsylvania and Georgia, Sara worked her way through college and graduate school, eventually earning her doctoral from the University  of Georgia while directing a Psychoeducational Program, the establishment of which brought her to Lee County. After several years of supervising students in area schools, Sara now volunteers at Cape Coral Hospital. A lifelong baptized Catholic, Sara’s been a member of St. Andrew since 1984 and describes it as “my home, my family.” She is a Lector and a Minister of Holy Communion, which she describes as “the greatest gift to me. To be allowed to serve the body and blood of our savior, Jesus Christ in this most holy way is the most important service of my life.“ She regularly attends the 4pm Vigil Mass, calling it “my party with Jesus.” About serving on the council she says “My joy comes from seeing the good that comes from helping others.  One can only “get back” what one is willing to give.” She served on a previous parish council at St. Andrew for many years.

 

 

Candidate:

Timothy Regan

 Profile:

Born and raised in St. Benedict Parish, New York City, I received 12 years of parochial education. I studied Scholastic Philosophy & Apologetics with the Jesuits at Fordham University for 4 years. Medical School included one year of Medical Ethics; my specialization was in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Columbia in NYC. I retired as elected Chief of Emergency Medicine at a large regional teaching Hospital in the Northeast and was a Major in the US Air Force. I taught Religious Education when my 5 children were attending as well as organized and supervised an Adult Education Program. I was also elected President of Parish Council (2 terms) at St Philip Neri Parish in Northport NY. I am an almost daily Mass goer most of my life (7:30am at St Andrew). As far as apostolates, I have made Medical Mission Tours with the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) in Haiti and St Lucia. I have been a St Andrew Parishioner for 25 years with two terms served on previous Parish Councils, worked with the Parish Survey Committee, and established the Disaster Preparedness List. I also spent several years serving with the Life Teen Group.

 

 

Candidate:

Alex Reyes

  Profile:

I was born to a small middle income family in a small suburban town of Manila (Morong, Rizal). I have 7 siblings. Professionally, I spent my career in sales, working first in one of the biggest marketing firms in Manila until I became a Division Sales Manager. In 1971, I moved to the USA and continued a sales career in New York City, holding several executive positions. I have been (for 7 solid years) President for the Eastern Rizal Association, consisting of 700 families, who are legal residents of the USA. After my retirement I moved with my wife to Cape Coral in 2004 when we became members of St. Andrew Church. My 3 kids live in New Jersey, New York, and South Carolina. To date, I have kept close ties to the Pilipino Community along the western seaboard of Florida, from Tampa to Miami. Going to Mass means a very enlightening attitude of mine to be closer to God my Creator. I am a member of the choir and attend the 10:30am Sunday Mass. Lately I became a Minister of the Word. I am willing to serve because being a member of a large Pilipino Ethnic Community, I may represent them about their thoughts and ideas for the betterment of everyone’s relationship with the Church.

 

 

Candidate:

Luis Santiago

  Profile:

I was born in Puerto Rico, my parents immigrated to New York City when I was age 9, in 1956. Eight years later my mother passed away of cancer; I was 17. I was pretty much on my own after that. Professionally, I worked in sales early on. But as my father was in the retail grocery business all of his life, I was exposed to small privately owned business. And so, I owned and operated 3 restaurants in governmental installations, such as the airport, the treasury department, and the department of transportation all for the government of Puerto Rico. I am married to my loving wife Carmen. We have 5 children and 2 girls we adopted. I have been a member of St. Andrew since 2008.I was baptized at the age of 13 on my own request as my parents were not Catholic. I attend every Sunday 1:30pm Mass in Spanish and either daily Mass. Going to Mass means receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, my savior, as established at the Last Supper. My wife and I have been serving as Minister of Holy Communion for the past 5 years, and I for the sick, hospitalized, and homebound. I am willing to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council because my faith as a Catholic has taught me to be obedient and serve when the Lord calls.

 

 

Candidate:

Juan Carlos Tornavaca

  Profile:

I was born in Hialeah, Florida from a Catholic family. Since I was 5 years old, I wanted to become an altar boy, following in the footsteps of my oldest brother, Omar. I was allowed by the priest to be an altar boy with my parents’ promise that I would continue my religious education and receive my first communion. I did and have been serving the Church since then. In 2007 my family moved to Cape Coral and became members of St. Andrew Church. I also became a member of the Spanish Youth group where I meet with other youth every Wednesday night at 7:00pm. I have also joined the Life Teen youth group. I serve as an altar server at the 1:30pm Mass once a month and enjoy every moment serving the Lord, which means EVERYTHING to me. On Feb 9 of this year I became a member of the Knights of Columbus. In the near future I would love to join missionary work helping people less fortunate than me and taking God's word to them. I pray that if this is the job God has prepared for me, to let me take it seriously and let me do it with love. Giving as much as I possibly can to help others get closer to God and learn and grow together as a family that we are.