St. Christopher Catholic Church

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1 St. Christopher Catholic Church SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL , office , fax Website: Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Rev. Aidan Hynes, Pastor 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 13 through May 5, 2019 January 6, 2019

2 St. Christopher Catholic Church Saturday, January 5, :30 PM Rose and Sandy Quartto / John Hasson / Ronald Ferullo / Raymond Miller 5:00 PM Richard Barsh / Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / Maria Caroline Gonzalez / Margaret Marie Johnson / Special Intention Sunday, January 6, :30 AM Ralph Scheidt / Rosemary Busch / Intention of Robert and Barbara Baute / Intention of People of St. Christopher Lois Morahan / Christopher Garabadian / Wynne Serra / Jane Eiseman 10:30 AM James Schell / Joseph Cherniawski / All Lost Souls / Intention of Mariner Sands Prayer Group Monday, January 7, 2019 Jamie Durie / Anthony Milea / Deceased Members of the Nugent Family / Intention of Nancy Palahnuk Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Living & Deceased Members of the Stevens Family / Raymond Miller / Victor and Ivy Stevens / Intention of Barrie Stevens Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Richard Lewis / Tanya Sturr / Robert W. Harrington, Jr. / W.L Shea Thursday, January 10, 2019 Robert Dillmeier / Robert Pirrmann / Tom Jessop / Douglas Dutko Friday, January 11, 2019 Julius Mendoza / Eduardo Corria / The Duffy Family / Intention of Shellie Smith Saturday, January 12, :30 PM Helen Carpenter / Mary E. Dunn / Maryellen Castellano / William Paul Spencer Jr. 5:00 PM Thomas Boiano / Drew Wasson / Deceased Members of the Alter Family / Rosemary DiBartolo Sunday, January 13, :30 AM George Keefe / Valentine Crescentini / Intention of The Bradshaw Family / Intention of People of St. Christopher Richard Barsh / The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / Anna and Martin Reynolds / Robert Lindell / Intention of Brenda Kibbe and Family 10:30 AM Robert Mathews / Dominick Prudenti / James Dolan / Constance DiVietro 12:00 PM John P. Coughlin III / Angel Raimo / Doris Goodwin / Jack Lyons Altar Flowers In Loving Memory of Julius Mendoza As requested by Joan Mendoza Sanctuary Candles In Loving Memory of John Wojewodzic As requested by Mary Jane Battaglia Please Remember St. Christopher Parish In Your Will View this bulletin online at

3 January 6, 2019 First Reading, Isaiah 60:1-6 Jerusalem shall be a light to all nations. Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13 Every nation on earth shall worship the Lord. Second Reading, Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 Gentiles are coheirs in the promise of Christ. Gospel Reading, Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi seek out Jesus and do him homage. Background on the Gospel Reading The visit of the Magi occurs directly before the story of the Holy Family s flight into Egypt. Matthew s Gospel tells a version of Jesus birth that is different than the one in Luke. Of the actual birth of Jesus, Matthew tells us little more than, When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod... The story of the census is found only in Luke s Gospel, but we hear about the visit of the Magi only in Matthew s Gospel. We know little about the Magi. They come from the East and journey to Bethlehem, following an astrological sign, so we believe them to be astrologers. We assume that there were three Magi based upon the naming of their three gifts. The Gospel does not say how many Magi paid homage to Jesus. In Matthew s Gospel, they represent the Gentiles search for a savior. Because the Magi represent the entire world, they also represent our search for Jesus. We have come to consider the gifts they bring as a foreshadowing of Jesus role in salvation. We believe the meaning of the gifts to be Christological. Gold is presented as representative of Jesus kingship. Frankincense is a symbol of his divinity because priests burned the substance in the Temple. Myrrh, which was used to prepare the dead for burial, is offered in anticipation of Jesus death. The word Epiphany means manifestation or showing forth. Historically several moments in Christ s early life and ministry have been celebrated as epiphanies, including his birth in Bethlehem, the visit of the Magi, his baptism by John, and his first miracle at Cana. TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR DO YOU NEED A FAITH LIFT? IF SO, Join us in our 16th year of Scripture Study as we investigate "The Letter to the Hebrews". The letter is arguably the greatest Christian sermon ever preached or written. The author described his work as a "Message of Encouragement". Just What We Need!! Our study will begin on Tuesday, January 22nd and continue every Tuesday for the next 8 weeks ending on March 5th. You have a choice of 2 sessions the first after AM Mass at 9:30am till 11am and in the evening from 7pm till 8:30pm. Morning sessions are in the large hall behind the church and the evening class will be held in the Hospitality room across from the office. There is a $20 fee for books and study aides. Please call Ken or Connie Ziesman to register. Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is coming to South Florida Fair We are excited to let you know we will again be presenting Our lady of Fatima statue at the South Florida Fair, January 18 February 3, 2019 This statue was hand carved and blessed by Fatima Bishop John Venancio and our dear Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. A large number of devoted, prayerful volunteers are needed to help with staffing the booth. If you are willing to help, please call or text Carol or carolbal624@yahoo.com View this bulletin online at

4 St. Christopher Catholic Church Dollars and Sense Offertory, December 22 / $ 16, Last Year... 12, Second Collection: Christmas Flowers... $ 5, Last Year... 5, Combined Offertory, December 24 / 25 Christmas and All Saints Catholic School... $ 77, Last Year... 75, Collection totals for the weekend of December 29 / 30 and the Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God will be published in the January 13th bulletin. This Week s Second Collection, January 5 / 6 The second collection will be the customary start of month collection for Major Maintenance. Next Week s Second Collection, January 12 / 13 The second collection will benefit Diocesan Catholic Schools Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. - Sirach 35: 7-9 PLEASE NOTE THE SUNDAY 12:00 NOON MASS WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 Singles Seniors Group!!! Our next meeting is Monday, January 7th at 1:00pm in the Hospitality Room. If you would like more information, please contact Lois at The next Bereavement Support Group at St Peter Catholic Church will begin on Thursday, January 17 from 2:30 to 4 pm for 10 weeks in the parish hall. We work from a journal that is a Christ centered approach to the grieving process. Class size will be limited. For more information or to make a reservation for the class, contact Linda at or before January 14. View this bulletin online at

5 January 6, 2019 Ronan Tynan and Bill Lewis In Concert!!! Friday, January 25, 2019 Doors open at 6:15 pm Show starts at 7:00 pm Admission is $25.00 at the door, NO advance ticket sales Famed Irish tenor Ronan Tynan and accompanist Bill Lewis will grace St. Christopher parish with an evening of song and inspiration at 7:00 pm on January 25, 2019 Irish tenor, recording artist, physician, and champion disabled athlete, Tynan moves audiences like few others can. His stirring performances and personal story of triumph have brought him international fame. Bible Study with Eric Wolf: Gospel According to Mark Jesus Christ was born! He suffered, died, and rose from the dead for our salvation: this is the good news that every Catholic believes. Mark was the first evangelist to document this good news. We will discover the roots of our Catholic belief. Mr. Wolf, a 13-year adjunct professor in Old and New Testament, leads the course with the benefit of his years of Master degree study in the Scriptures. Join us to pray and study on Wednesdays from January 9 through April; we meet in the morning at 9:30 to 11:00am or evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm, in the Education Building. Commentary cost is $11; call Eric Wolf ( ) to enroll. St. Christopher Council of Catholic Women Please consider joining us Tuesday January 8, 2019 in the Parish Hall at 1:00pm for our next general Meeting. A friendly reminder to bring your nonperishable goods for St. Vincent de Paul and any items you might want to contribute to our next major fundraiser BROWN BAG BINGO February 15th. The Knights of Columbus Steak Dinner Saturday January 26th All steaks are cooked to order Dinner tickets will be on sale next weekend January 12/13 after all the Masses Tickets are still just $12, a fun night, and the best deal in town! Buy your tickets early before they sell out! Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch ext: 210 religioused@stchrishs.com Classes resume on Sunday, January 6th, 2019 Reminder: Classes start at 10am and will be dismissed at 11:30. View this bulletin online at

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