St. Christopher Catholic Church

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1 St. Christopher Catholic Church Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL , office , fax 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 October 7, 2018

2 Saturday, October 6, :30 PM Mary E. Dunn / Jack, Miles and Alice McDonald / Anne K. Phillips / Joseph Daltner 5:00 PM Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / Richard Barry / Jeane Miller / Special Intention Sunday, October 7, :30 AM Ralph Scheidt / The Preisser and Grimm Families / William P. Hynes / Intention of People of St. Christopher The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / Edward Luczkowski / Sandra Heyer / Tom Alfes 10:30 AM Walter Prior / Matthew Prior / Robert Keller / Nancy Kelson / Rose Cavallo / Ann Moracco Monday, October 8, 2018 Jack MacDonald / Margaret Boiano / Loretta Borsom / Thelma Couture Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Marjorie Fitzpatrick / George Ollendike / Raymond Miller / Intention of Brian Dugan Jr Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Robert W. Harrington Jr / Carol Martin / George Boser / Robert Murray Thursday, October 11, 2018 Deacon Bill Wildes / Michael John O'Malley / Jason Hall / Kathy Curtis Friday, October 12, 2018 Wynne Serra / Intention of Jack Fraas / Robert Gorman / Intention of Nancy Delaney Saturday, October 13, :30 PM Audrey Albrechtsen / Maryellen Castellano / Elaine Murtagh / Nicholas D. DeVito 5:00 PM Harry Frank, Jr. / Mark LaMura / Roslyn Esposito / Florence Adachowski Sunday, October 14, :30 AM Robert Keller / Gerald Miranda / Intention of The Bradshaw Family / Intention of People of St. Christopher Thomas Alfes / Lois Morahan / Intention of Suzy Daly / Intention of Joseph & Kelsey Fitzgerald 10:30 AM Timothy Patrick Rooney / Intention of Mary Lynn Mulholland / Intention of William Connley and Family / Intention of Mariner Sands Prayer Group Altar Flowers Sanctuary Candles The parish family of St. Christopher. The parish family of St. Christopher. Parishioners and visitors often remark on the arrangements adorning our sanctuary. They are always fresh cut flowers, replaced weekly. You can help with cost involved by using the floral arrangements 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.

3 October 7, 2018 Respect Life Sunday First Reading, Genesis 2:18-24 God creates woman from Adam s rib. Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5,6 A prayer for God s blessing Second Reading, Hebrews 2:9-11 Christ was made perfect through suffering so that we might all be consecrated. Gospel Reading, Mark 10:2-16 (shorter form Mark 10:2-12) Jesus teaches against divorce and welcomes the children. Background on the Gospel Reading Today we continue to read from the Gospel according to Mark. For the past three Sundays, we have been hearing Mark s reports of conversations between Jesus and his disciples. Recall that in Mark s Gospel, Jesus uses these private moments to teach his disciples in greater detail about the Kingdom of God. Beginning with today s Gospel, Jesus returns to Judea, Jewish territory, and resumes his public ministry. The first verse of chapter 10 of Mark s Gospel tells us that crowds gathered around Jesus, and he taught them, as was his custom. Immediately, the Pharisees approach Jesus to test him. The Pharisees question Jesus about the lawfulness of divorce. Under specific conditions, divorce was an accepted practice among the Jewish people during the time of Jesus. It was regulated by the Law of Moses, as found in Deuteronomy 24:1-5. This law only permits that a husband may divorce his wife if he finds her to be indecent. This is the justification that the Pharisees reference when Jesus inquires about the commandment of Moses. In reply, Jesus quotes from the Book of Genesis and counters that God s original intention was that men and women would become one flesh in marriage. Jesus describes the teaching of Moses as a concession made to God's original intention because of human stubbornness. In private, Jesus disciples question him further about this teaching on divorce. It is to his disciples that Jesus lays out the implications of his teaching by explaining that remarriage after divorce is adultery. Jesus teaching was more restrictive than the teaching of the Pharisees, which permitted remarriage. Jesus further distinguished his teaching from the cultural norms of his time by applying his words equally to men and women. Jewish culture permitted only that a husband may divorce his wife. Wives were not permitted to divorce their husband for any reason, including adultery. At first glance, the final part of today s Gospel seems unconnected to the previous teaching about divorce. When read together, however, these passages present a strong picture of Jesus emphasis on the importance of family. God intended for women and men to be joined together in marriage. Among the purposes of marriage is the raising of children. By welcoming children and fostering their relationship with God, parents and families bear witness to the Kingdom of God. At the end of today s Gospel, the people were bringing their children to Jesus, and again Jesus disciples show that they just don t get it. Recall that in the Gospel for each of the past two Sundays, Jesus has taught his disciples the value and importance of these little ones in the Kingdom of God. Yet in today s Gospel, the disciples try to prevent people from bringing their children to Jesus. Jesus reprimands his disciples and welcomes these children. Again Jesus offers these children as an example of the kind of complete trust and dependence upon God that ought to be the attitude of all believers.

4 St. Christopher Catholic Church WELCOME Thank you for attending Mass with us today, we are glad you came! Fr. Aidan Hynes and the parish family of St. Christopher would like to welcome all of our visitors and new members. Please call the parish office at for information or to arrange any of the following: Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Homebound Visits, Mass Intentions, Marriages, or Funeral / Memorial Masses Dollars and Sense Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously, according to your means. ~ Sirach 35: 7-9 Offertory, September 29 / 30, $10, Last year.... No 5th week last year to compare. St. Vincent de Paul, September 29 / 30, $2, This Week s Second Collection, October 7, 2018 The second collection will be the customary start of month collection for Major Maintenance. Next Week s Second Collection, October 14, 2018 The second collection will be the Propagation of the Faith collection. Please note the Bishop s letter on the following page regarding this collection. The Knights of Columbus Council of Catholic Women The Knights were very blessed with our summer series of fundraising dinners (Steak Night, Polish Night, and Bar-B-Que/Bluegrass Night). Our best summer ever! We are extremely grateful to our parishioners and patrons for their donations, attendance, and support! Where Two or More are Gathered in my Name October is the month of the rosary. Pray for all of those suffering from Domestic Violence. Our monthly breakfasts will run October through December, and start Sunday October 21st. We will schedule dinners again starting January Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament General Meeting will be Tuesday October 9,2018 at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall All women of the parish are invited to attend. Please remember to bring canned and dry goods for our wonderful St. Vincent DePaul Society. The Knights of Columbus seek your support! The Knights of Columbus are hosting the 25th Annual Father Manning Memorial Charity Golf Outing, on Saturday November 10th at Heritage Ridge Golf Club. Mark your calendars, and watch for more details in the weeks ahead. $85.00 per golfer single entry or $ per foursome. Entry fee includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Continental Breakfast, Awards, and a Deluxe Hot Luncheon Buffet. Please see the entry forms and sponsor forms for complete information. Forms can be found on the tables by the church doors. Again this year is a Ladies Division so come on out Lady Golfers!!! Golfers and Sponsors still needed to make this, our most important fundraiser of the year, a success. If you aren't able to play, but still want to help please consider becoming a sponsor or a patron. For additional information on becoming a sponsor, a patron, or to register, Please contact Pete Brennan at

5 October 7, 2018 Respect Life Sunday Choir Rehearsals Senior Singles Senior Singles is a social group for widowed, divorced, or never-marrieds in our parish who gather the first Monday of each month at 1:00pm in the hospitality room. The meeting is followed by dinner at a local restaurant for those who want to socialize with new friends. For more information, please contact Lois at will resume on Thursday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. We are looking forward to seeing both new and returning members and would like to extend an invitation to all seasonal parishioners as well even if you are only here for a few short months. All voices are needed and all levels of musical ability are welcomed. We are also happy to welcome any experienced instrumentalists that are interested in sharing your gifts and talents come join us. Come and bring a friend! For further information or questions, please call Bernadette Lindell at October 7, 2018 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Next weekend the parishes in our Diocese will participate in a second collection for World Mission Sunday observed on October 21, The funds raised during this collection will support more than 1,100 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. It is in these dioceses where priests, religious and lay leaders serve some of the world s most vulnerable communities. The theme for this year s World Mission Sunday is Together with young people, let us bring the Gospel to all. This theme reflects the fact that we are all children of God, at every stage of life, and that we are called to serve our sisters and brothers. We, the Church, reborn in Jesus Christ, take the message of the Gospel, the joy of salvation, to the ends of the earth. With one voice, one heart and one body may we proclaim one Lord, one faith and one baptism, so that God may be glorified. The Scriptures say in Psalms 96:3, Tell his glory among the nations; among all peoples, his marvelous deeds. Thank you for your commitment to the faith and your spiritual and financial generosity. May God bless you and your families with every grace and peace and may our Blessed Mother always intercede for you. With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach

6 St. Christopher Catholic Church, Contacts St. Christopher Staff As scheduled seasonally, watch the bulletin. Eric Wolf, (772) Ken and Connie Ziesman (772) St. Christopher Choir Bernadette Lindell, Director (561) Religious Education Sue Kirch, Coordinator of Religious Education (772) Thrift Shop (772) Monday thru Saturday to 12:00 PM Meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8:00 AM Call the Parish Office Bingo Every Wednesday, doors open at 11:00 AM and play starts at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall Diocesan Cemetery Senior Singles Group Rosary Group Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM in the Church Ken & Connie Ziesman (772) Tuesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room 1st Monday at 1:00 PM In the Hospitality Room. October-April For information, please contact Lois at (772) Knights of Columbus Eric Wolf, Grand Knight (772) Meetings 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) Charismatic Prayer Group Our Lady Queen of Peace (561) St. Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance Office (772) Monday thru Friday, to 12:00 PM St. Christopher Men s Group Bible Study Mary Stevens, Office Manager Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Secretary (772) Legion of Mary Sandra Johnson (561) Wednesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room Council of Catholic Women Linda Duggan, 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 2nd Saturday, 10AM at the Manors of Hobe Sound Please call, Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch ext: 210 religioused@stchrishs.com October 7 Classes October 14 Classes Safe Environments Sessions October 21 Classes First Communion Families and Confirmation Families have met and information was given to the parents. If you missed this meeting you must check in to pick up your information. Confirmation students have paperwork that must be filled out before Christmas. October is the month of the Rosary. If you need information about the Rosary prayers or an explanation of the Mysteries of the Rosary, please let us know on Sunday Morning. It would be wonderful if each family could say the Rosary together this month. Thank you to all families for your support as we partner with you to provide Religious Education Classes for your children. This Week's 5 Questions: 1. Why did Moses make a second trip to Mount Sinai? 2. Who placed baby Moses in a basket in the river to keep him safe? 3. Who did Jesus name as the rock of the Church? 4. Who was older, John the Baptist or Jesus? 5. What did God make when He took Adam's rib? Last Week s 5 Questions: 1. Where did Pilate order the soldiers to place a large rock? In front of the tomb of Jesus (Matthew 27:64) 2. Who was Isaac's wife? Rebekah ( Genesis 25:20) 3. Name the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth. John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-60) 4. What was the job or trade of St. Paul? Tent-maker (Acts 18:2-3) 5. How many brothers did Adam have? None

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