St. Charles Borromeo
Catholic Church
21505 Augusta Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941)625-4754
Rev. Philip Scheff
Personal Bio:
Homilies:
Seventh Sunday of Easter
(Ascension)
Third Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Baptism of the Lord
Third Sunday of Advent
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Sunday of Advent
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pentecost Sunday
Third Sunday of Lent
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Third Sunday of Advent
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Baptism of the Lord
The Epiphany of the Lord
The Nativity of the Lord
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Solemnity of the Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ
Pentecost Sunday
Ascension of the Lord
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter
Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, May 3, 2020 (11:00 AM)
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (4:00 PM)
Monday of the Third Week of Easter
Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Third Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Seventh Sunday of Easter
(Ascension of the Lord)
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Epiphany Of The Lord
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
Where did you grow-up?
St. Petersburg, Florida.
How did you discern that God was calling you to become a priest?
My life experiences, as well as listening to other people.
What did you do before you entered the seminary?
I worked for 7 and a half years in Planning and Community Development for Collier County Government in Naples, Florida.
When were you ordained?
October 25, 2001.
What advice do you have for someone wondering if God might be calling him to the priesthood?
I would encourage the man to pray, seek feedback from family, friends, and clergy who know the man; be honest as to being willing to live a celibate life; and be willing, and able, to serve God and his people.
Where were you assigned before coming to St. Charles Borromeo?
St. Andrew Catholic Church in Cape Coral, Florida.
Do you have any hobbies?
I enjoy working out at the gym, reading, and listening to classical and easy-listening music.
What do you do in your free time?
See the answer above.
Tell us a little bit about your family.
My father, Joseph, was a professional photographer and died in 1986. My mother, Jean, is 99 and lives in a nursing home in St. Petersburg. My brother, Andrew, works at Publix and lives in St. Petersburg. My sister, Barbara, is married and lives in North Carolina.
What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in life?
To have peace in God, not absence of pain, hardship, and conflict. To me, true peace is doing God's will as best I can.
What is the most joyful part of your ministry?
Helping other people to develop a compassionate, forgiving, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.
What would you say to a parishioner who is considering getting involved in a ministry at St. Charles?
I would encourage the parishioner to seek out a person, or people, who are doing the ministry (or have done the ministry in the past) to find out the nature of the ministry as well as its challenges and rewards.
What are you looking forward to?
Continuing to serve God and His people at St. Charles Borromeo on into the future.
What’s your favorite memory of St. Charles?
Being welcomed back to the community after spending several months in the hospital with an illness.