St. Christopher Catholic Church

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1 April 15, 2018

2 St. Christopher Catholic Church Saturday April :30 PM Mary E. Dunn / Jackie Cotter / John Yancigay / Rose Jadusingh 5:00 PM Raymond Tierney / Living & Deceased Members of the Alter Family / Intentions of the McDonough Family / Special Intention Sunday April :30 AM Tom Jessop / Ben O'Sullivan / Intention of John Gorman / People of St. Christopher 9:00 AM Carol Stearns / Rose (Ella) Duane / Ruth Thompson / Intention of Norman Rafferty - 5th Birthday 10:30 AM Sean Thornton / Barbara Jo Glaister / Francis & Elizabeth McCarthy / Intention of John Doyle 12:00 PM Brian Trelease / Edward Cofsky / Mary Dickman / Intention of Mr. and Mrs. Armand Moens 65th Wedding Anniversary Monday April :00 AM Thomas Egan / Ruth Anne Waganer / Michael Daversa / Intention of Bud Miller Family Tuesday April :00 AM Marjorie Fitzpatrick / Eric Onrich / Joan Fiorito / Joan Fitzgerald Wednesday April :00 AM Frank and Mary Mackin / William F. Lange / Elenmaire B. Dunn / Leo and Alfred Di Monda Thursda April :00 AM Susanne Benenati / John Gale / Lolita Corso / Donald McLam Friday April :00 AM Hank and Wanda Kohler / Steve Adam Fuchila / Bob Pirrmann / Miriam Ronga Saturday April :30 PM Maryellen Castellano / Helene Fennell / Elinor and Joseph Littlefield / Lawrence, Claire and Donald Hebb 5:00 PM Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / Antonio and Sarah Vecchio / Robert Gavin / Deceased Members of the Matkowski Family Sunday April :30 AM Mary Boyle / Joseph Franklin / Brian Trelease / People of St. Christopher 9:00 AM The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / Ted Danforth / Jack Heyer / Intention of Bohan Family 10:30 AM The Shaefgen and Hill Families / James Dolan / Robert and Kathryn Dimmitt / Dianne Stiene Humphreys 12:00 PM Dolores Sullivan / Thomas Reginbal / Dennis Driscoll / Shirley Belden Altar Flowers In memory of the Spirito Family as requested by Terri and Diane Liggio. Sanctuary Candles For the parish family of St. Christopher.

3 April 15, 2018 First Reading,Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15,17-19 Peter preaches that Jesus has been raised from the dead and calls upon the people to repent. Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 4:2,4,7-8,9 A prayer seeking God s favor Second Reading, 1 John 2:1-5a Those who know God keep his commandments. Gospel Reading, Luke 24:35-48 Jesus appears again to his disciples and shares a meal with them. Background on the Gospel Reading 3rd Sunday of Easter On the third Sunday of Easter, we continue to hear Gospel accounts of Jesus appearances to his disciples following his Resurrection. Today s reading, taken from the Gospel of Luke, follows immediately after the report of Jesus' appearance to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. This is the event being recounted by the disciples in the opening verse of today s Gospel. Consistently in the reports of Jesus post-resurrection appearances, Jesus greets his disciples with the words, Peace be with you. This is a most appropriate greeting. The disciples have witnessed the death of someone they loved, and they now fear for their own lives as well. Peace is what they need more than anything else. Jesus often connects this greeting of peace with another gift forgiveness. In today s Gospel, this connection is made in the final verses. Even as they hear Jesus greeting of peace, the disciples are startled and terrified. They are uncertain about what to make of the figure before them and, quite understandably, they mistake Jesus for a ghost. Yet the figure before them is not a ghost; Jesus invites them to experience his resurrected body with their senses, to look and to touch. The figure before them is flesh and bone, still bearing the marks of crucifixion. Although the disciples cannot forget his suffering and death, peace begins to take root in their hearts, as their fears turn to joy and amazement. As further proof of his identity and of his resurrected body, Jesus eats with his disciples. The disciples have known Jesus best through the meals that he has shared with them. Descriptions of these meals are a defining element of Luke s Gospel. By eating with his disciples after his Resurrection, Jesus recalls all these meals, and most importantly, he recalls the Last Supper. Luke s report of the Last Supper and the meals that Jesus shared after his Resurrection unveil for us the significance of the Eucharist. Having shared a meal with his disciples, Jesus now uncovers for them the significance of what was written about him in the Scriptures. So, too, our celebration of the Mass is an encounter with Jesus, through the Word and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. As Jesus commissions his disciples to be witnesses to what Scriptures foretold, our celebration of the Eucharist commissions us. Like the disciples, we are sent to announce the good news of Jesus forgiveness of sins. Please call the parish office at for information or to arrange any of the following: Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Homebound Visits, Funeral Masses, Mass Intentions, Marriages St. Christopher Catholic Church Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor and James Parrilli, Deacon SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL , office , fax office@stchrishs.com Website: Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday at 9:00am Confessions on Friday, following the 9:00am Mass or by appointment Saturday Vigil Masses: 3:30pm and 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am Sunday Seasonal Mass: 12:00 Noon, January 14 through May 6, 2018

4 St. Christopher Catholic Church Dollars and Sense Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously, according to your means. ~ Sirach 35: 7-9 Offertory...$27, Last year Combined...29, All Saints Catholic School...$6, Last year (Easter Flowers)...7, This Week Last Year Was Palm Sunday This Week s Second Collection, April 15, 2018 The second collection will be the Annual Peter s Pence Collection. Next Week s Second Collection, April 22, 2018 The second collection will be for the St. Christopher Religious Education Program. Updating Parish Census Records We will be updating our parish census records over the summer and will require your assistance. It is once again time to update addresses - phone numbers - and family members. Please note if you have had no change or addition to: your address, phone number, , or family members you do not need to update. A message to our seasonal parishioners Before heading north, please consider completing a new parish registration form and updating your records with the parish. Visit us at ~or ~ follow us at Parish Registrations can be found on the web page. Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Promoting Life, Dignity and Justice Counseling; Elder Affairs; Guardianship Training; Immigration Legal Services; Refugee Services; Outreach Information, Referrals and Assistance; Pregnancy Care Centers; Prison Ministry; Respect Life Ministry; Catholic Relief Services; Samaritan Center; and Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program information contact Volunteer opportunities are available. Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday morning after the 9:00am Mass. New members are welcome (men and women). Please join us in honoring our Blessed Mother. ALTAR FLOWERS Parishioners and visitors remark on the arrangements adorning our sanctuary. The flowers are always fresh cut and replaced weekly. You can help with the cost of the flowers by contacting the office and purchasing the flowers for the week as a way to honor the living or memorialize the dead. An acknowledgment of those being honored or memorialized and also the name of those arranging it will be placed in the bulletin each week. A similar arrangement can be made for the sanctuary candles. Please contact the parish office at for details. BINGO Come and enjoy the fun of playing Bingo on Wednesday afternoons in St. Christopher s Parish Hall. Doors open at 11:00 AM. Game starts at 12:30 PM. Support your parish BINGO and bring a friend! TWO JACK POTS! PICKLE JAR! LOTS OF FUN! Hot dogs and chips, coffee, soft drinks, and snacks are available.

5 April 15, rd Sunday of Easter Labels for Education, All Saints School Help the children of All Saints School by collecting General Mills Box Tops for Education. For a product listing, visit All of the children of All Saints School thank you for your participation and help. Place in an envelope marked coupons and drop in the collection basket at Mass. The Florida Catholic Newspaper: A Must for Your Catholic Journey Let your Catholic newspaper help you grow in your faith. Subscribe now or renew your subscription to the Florida Catholic 24 issues of your home diocese for $26; or access to our e-edition, which includes Orlando, Palm Beach and Venice editions, via your PC or tablet, for $20. Want them both? Our combo price is $35. Visit or call toll free Watch the Catholic Mass Tune in each week on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the televised Catholic Mass on local station CW34 WTVX. Each week, priests from around the five counties of the diocese along with Bishop Barbarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God. The televised Mass is produced by the diocesan Office of Communications. For Mass information, contact the diocese at or visit and to watch the weekly homilies, please visit To support the televised Catholic Mass or to request a free Mass missal for viewers, call the diocese or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box , Palm Beach Gardens, FL Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center: May 2, 2018: Day of Reflection 10:00am to 2:30pm $40.00, Reservations Required. Presenter: Maureen Hackett Burned out - Fatigued - Dried up: The Call to New Life! Rosary Please join our Rosary Group every weekday morning at 8:30 in the church. Protection of Children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse by Church personnel are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Lorraine Sabatella, can be reached at For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to and click on Offices/Safe Environments. Anchors Away 12th Annual Ladies Luncheon to benefit All Saints Catholic School Join the crew to sip, shop & dine Friday, April 27, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the St. Paul of the Cross Banquet Hall, Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, FL $50 Unreserved lunch seat $400 Reserved lunch table for 8 ~ $40 Grand raffle 5 ticket booklet Online at square.com/store/ascs-hsa Checks to All Saints HSA at 1759 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, FL RSVP to All Saints School Sponsorship opportunities or questions? ladiesluncheon@allsaintsjupiter.org

6 St. Christopher Catholic Church, Contacts St. Christopher Staff Mary Stevens, Office Manager Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Secretary (772) St. Christopher Choir Bernadette Lindell, Director (561) Religious Education Sue Kirch, Coordinator of Religious Education (772) St. Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance Office (772) Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thrift Shop (772) Monday thru Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Bible Study As scheduled seasonally, watch the bulletin. Eric Wolf, (772) Ken and Connie Ziesman (772) Bingo Every Wednesday, doors open at 11:00 AM and play starts at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall Diocesan Cemetery Our Lady Queen of Peace (561) Senior Singles Group Monday at 4:00 PM In the Hospitality Room. For information, please contact Lois at (772) St. Christopher Men s Group Meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8:00 PM Deacon Jim Parrilli (561) Rosary Group Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM in the Church Charismatic Prayer Group Ken & Connie Ziesman (772) Tuesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room Legion of Mary Sandra Johnson (561) Wednesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room Knights of Columbus David Nagy, Grand Knight (772) Meetings 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) Council of Catholic Women Roxy LaChance, President, Meetings the 2nd Tuesday each month, Sept thru May, 1 PM in the Parish Hall Home Bound Ministry Kathy Wildes, Director Nursing Home Ministry Saturday, 10am at the Manors of Hobe Sound Please call, Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch ext: 210 religioused tchrishs.com April 15, Class April 22, Class April 29, Class Reminder: Class is from 10:00am until 11:30am, please be on time. We received a beautiful Thank You from St. Vincent de Paul for the soup donated from our Souper Bowl collection. Everyone was proud to be able to help in this way. Families are encouraged to continue bringing soup each week to continue our support of the food pantry. We are getting closer to celebrating the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Confirmation: May 5 First Communion: May 6 Please keep these children and their families in your prayers. We have completed our Child Safety sessions for this year. Thank you to everyone who took part. This Week's 5 Questions: 1. Where do we find the story of Balaam's donkey? 2. What was Moses asked to remove when he stood before the burning bush? 3. What did Judas do to point out Jesus to the Chief Priest? 4. Who came to sit at the pool of Bethesda? 5. Where did Mary, Martha and Lazarus live? Last Week s 5 Questions: 1. Who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle? Matthias (Acts 1:23) 2. Where was Zaccheus when Jesus called him? Up in a tree (Luke 19:1-10) 3. When God called him, what was Gideon doing? He was threshing wheat (Judges 6) 4. Where can we find the story of Solomon becoming king? 1 Kings (1 Kings 1:38-48) 5. What did Jesus offer to the woman at Jacob's well? Living water (John 4:10)

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