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St. Christopher Catholic Church 12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL

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 Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor James Parrilli, Deacon October 8, 2017

St. Christopher Catholic Church Saturday, October 7, 2017 3:30 PM Loretta Borsom / Mary Dunn / James Nelligan / Josephine Domalewski 5:00 PM John Reagan / Ed Luczkowski / Special Intention Sunday,

2 St. Christopher Catholic Church Saturday, October 7, :30 PM Loretta Borsom / Mary Dunn / James Nelligan / Josephine Domalewski 5:00 PM John Reagan / Ed Luczkowski / Special Intention Sunday, October 8, :30 AM Peggy Worstell / Kramer/Bradshaw Families / Rosemarie Lipari / Souls in Purgatory 9:00 AM The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / Margaret Boiano / Sandra Heyer / Jack MacDonald 10:30 AM Chuck McKenney / Vincent Cashman / Jerry Timlin / Thelma Couture Monday, October 9, :00 AM Henry Mulholland / George Vincek / Jerry Brinkworth / Intention of Mariner Sands Prayer Group Tuesday, October 10, :00 AM Arnold Silva / Mark Stock / Mary Boyce / Louise Hillock Wednesday, October 11, :00 AM Deacon William Wildes / Michael John O'Malley / Anne Desjarlais / Joseph Sotterly Thursday, October 12, :00 AM Louis Shaner / Elly Leonard / Matthew Herring / Intention of Falk Family Friday, October 13, :00 AM Patricia Walter / Timothy Patrick Rooney / Intention of Joseph and Kelsey Fitzgerald / Intention of Roger Rizek Saturday, October 14, :30 PM Barbara Johnson / Berta Gonzalez / Intention of The McMahon and Magrogan Families / Maryellen Castellano 5:00 PM Harry Frank Jr / Adeline Peck / Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / Chuck McKenney Sunday, October 15, :30 AM Agnes Coleman / Thomas Trittipo / Patty Olgeaty / Bill Denniston 9:00 AM Dorothy Dekeglaer / Deceased Members of the Thai & Luu Families / Josephine Domalewski / Lee Cotton 10:30 AM Thomas and Agnes Green / Thomas Egan / Chuck McKenney / Michael David Helmke Altar Flowers The Parish Family Of St. Christopher Sanctuary Candles In loving memory of Jack Heyer as requested by RoseMarie Heyer. Please Remember St. Christopher Parish In Your Will

October 8, 2017 First Reading, Isaiah 5:1-7 The Lord compares the house of Israel to a vineyard. Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 80:9,12-16,19-20 The Lord protects his vineyard, the house of Israel.

3 October 8, 2017 First Reading, Isaiah 5:1-7 The Lord compares the house of Israel to a vineyard. Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 80:9,12-16,19-20 The Lord protects his vineyard, the house of Israel. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. Second Reading, Philippians 4:6-9 Paul encourages the Philippians to stay faithful to the teaching they received from him. Gospel Reading, Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus tells the parable about the wicked tenants. Adults: What would your reaction be if you found that someone you thought you could trust was taking money from you without your knowledge? How would you handle the situation? Children: What would you do if you found out that a friend had not been loyal to you? Background on the Gospel Reading Today's Gospel follows directly after last Sunday's Gospel in which Jesus was questioned by Jewish religious leaders about the source of his teaching authority. After refusing to answer their questions, Jesus tells the parable of the two sons and then criticizes the priests and elders for their lack of belief in John the Baptist. In today's Gospel, Jesus once again speaks to the priests and elders with a parable. In this parable, the landowner leases his vineyard to tenants and sends his servants to collect the portion of the harvest that the tenants owe to him. Several times the servants are sent to collect payment, and each time they are beaten and killed by the tenants. Finally, the landowner sends his son to collect his rent. The tenants, believing that they will inherit the vineyard if the landowner dies without an heir, plot together and kill the landowner's son. After telling the parable, Jesus questions the chief priests and elders about what the landowner will do to the wicked tenants. They all agree that the landowner will kill the wicked tenants and give the land to new tenants who will pay the rent. In telling the parable, Jesus is clearly drawing upon Isaiah 5:1-7, which is today's first reading and one that the priests and elders would have known well. Jesus doesn't, therefore, have to explain the symbolism of the parable; the Pharisees would have understood that the vineyard represented Israel, the landowner represented God, the servants represented the prophets, and the bad tenants represented the religious leaders. Yet Jesus nonetheless explains the meaning of the parable for his audience: the Kingdom of God will be taken from the unbelieving and given to the faithful. The chief priests and elders have condemned themselves with their answer to Jesus' question. Today's Gospel has a parallel in Mark 12:1-12. There are some notable differences, however. In Matthew's version, the religious leaders condemn themselves; in Mark's Gospel, Jesus answers his own question. Matthew names the religious leaders as Pharisees and chief priests. Clearly this Gospel shows the tension that was mounting between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders who thought that his message was dangerous. Matthew's Gospel was written about 70 years after Jesus' death and reflects the conflicts and tensions found in the Christian community for whom Matthew was writing. Many biblical scholars believe that the tension between Matthew's community and their Jewish neighbors can also be heard in today's reading. This Gospel reminds us of the importance of listening to God's word. God speaks to us in many ways through Scripture, through our Church tradition, in our Church's teaching, and through modern-day prophets. Are we attentive and receptive to God's word to us through these messengers?

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, September 30 & October 1 $13,941.

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, September 30 & October 1 $13, Last year 13, Hurricane Irma Relief Collection, September 30 & October 1 Because donations are still coming in, this collection will be reported in next week s bulletin. This Week s Second Collection, October 7 & 8 The second collection will be for St. Christopher Religious Education. Next Week s Second Collection, October 14 & 15 The second collection will be for the Propagation of the Faith / World Mission Sunday. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL ~ ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AUCTION October 6, 2017 St. Paul, the great missionary of the early Church, valued the members of the Body of Christ, and wanted them to appreciate each other in our Savior. We give thanks to God always for all of you unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, 5). Paul and the other Apostles and disciples transformed the world through their far-reaching journeys to preach the Good News. Today we must realize that we are still a missionary Church. Next weekend on October 14 & 15, we join with the Church around the world in supporting World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday is a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith. It leads us to mission! Your generosity supports the work of priests, religious and lay leaders throughout Asia and Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Through the work of over 1,000 churches in those regions, and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience God s love and mercy, His hope and peace. This year we can even chat with our chief missionary, Pope Francis, and learn more about his missions and missionaries. Learn more and join the conversation at: ChatwiththePope.org 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 Join us Under the Big Top on November 4, 2017 from 6:00-11:00 pm in support of the All Saints Catholic School's 15th Annual Auction. Bid on exciting silent and live auction items all while enjoying dinner and dancing at the beautiful Jupiter Beach Resort. Tickets are $175 per person. Go to for more information and to purchase tickets. For additional information, please contact All Saints School at Choir rehearsals will resume on Thursday, November 2, 2017, 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 to come join us. Come and bring a friend! For further information or questions, please call Bernadette Lindell at Hurricane Maria Mexico Earthquake As we know, Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico and caused severe damage on the island of St. Thomas among others. Mexico was hit with a severe 7.1 magnitude earthquake, causing much loss of life and severe damage. The U.S. Catholic Bishops have set up relief funds for both of these disasters. A special collection will be take up here the weekend of October 21/22. It will replace the St. Vincent de Paul Society schedule collection for that weekend. We thank the St. Vincent de Paul Society for graciously agreeing to forgo their collection to enable us to take up this special disaster relief collection.

October 8, 2017 The Knights of Columbus seek your support! Saturday, November 11th is our Father Manning Memorial Golf Outing at Heritage Ridge Golf Course $85.00 per golfer single entry or $320.

Forms can be found on the tables by the church doors. Again this year is a Ladies Division so come on out Lady Golfers!

If you aren't able to play, but still want to help please consider becoming a sponsor or a patron.

5 October 8, 2017 The Knights of Columbus seek your support! Saturday, November 11th is our Father Manning Memorial Golf Outing at Heritage Ridge Golf Course $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 The Knights are sincerely grateful for the generosity of our fellow parishioners! The Box of Joy will be distributed on Oct 14/15 and Oct 21/22, 2017 (or until all are gone) before and after all masses at the Education Building (in front of St Vincent DePaul). Collection will be at the same location the weekend of Oct 28/ Information sheets are on the tables at the church entrances for the plan to distribute and to collect boxes as well as the suggested items for packing. The Knights of Columbus want to share a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that supported and attended our dinners this summer. Last Saturdays Chicken Parmesan dinner was a huge success, and the Knights were able to make a substantial contribution to the Hurricane Irma relief collection last weekend. Watch for our Fall Breakfasts which will begin on Sunday October 22 nd. We d love to have you join us! Announcing the 100th Anniversary 2017 Public Square Rosary Crusade Sponsored by America Needs Fatima The Legion of Mary will be hosting a Public Square Rosary Crusade on Saturday, October 14th at 12:00pm in front of the church, next to US1. This is one of over 20,000 rallies that will take place across the United States that day, honoring the Fatima Centennial. Council of Catholic Women Women of Faith ~ Women of Charity October is the month of the rosary. Pray for all those suffering especially from recent hurricanes and earthquakes. General Meeting will be Monday, October 10th at 1:00pm. All women of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend. Please bring your Pennies for Prayer partner and goodies for St. Vincent de Paul pantry. Bishop Barbarito, Prayer for Protection from Storms God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection. We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us in the coming seasons. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety. Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us.

Parish Contacts St. Christopher St. Staff Christopher Staff Rev. Aidan Hynes, Pastor Bible Study James Parrilli, Deacon As scheduled seasonally, Mary Stevens, Office Manager watch the bulletin.

6 Parish Contacts St. Christopher St. Staff Christopher Staff Rev. Aidan Hynes, Pastor Bible Study James Parrilli, Deacon As scheduled seasonally, Mary Stevens, Office Manager watch the bulletin. (772) Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Parish Ken Secretary and Connie Ziesman St. Christopher Choir (772) Bernadette Bernadette Lindell, Director Lindell, Director of Music Ministry Susan (561) Kirch, Coordinator of Religious Education Bingo Bobby Duhon, Custodian Religious Education William Busch, Maintenance Sue Kirch, Coordinator (772) PM in the Parish Hall Mary Stevens, Office Manager Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Parish Secretary of Religious Education St. Christopher Diocesan Choir Cemetery (772) Our Lady Queen of Peace Bernadette Lindell, Director (561) (561) St. Rehearsals Vincent de on Paul Thursday at 7:00pm (Oct. thru May) in the Hospitality Senior Room Singles Group Financial Assistance Office (772) Monday thru Friday, n the Hospitality Room. 9 AM to 12 PM Religious Education Sue Kirch, Coordinator of Religious Lois at (772) Education Kirch.susan@yahoo.com (772) Our Lady Queen of Peace, (561) Rosary Group Knights of Columbus 8:30 AM in the Church Rosary Group (772) Monday thru Friday at 8:30 AM in the Church Charismatic Prayer Charismatic Group Prayer Group Ken & Connie Ziesman (772) Ken & Connie Ziesman, (772) Tuesday Tuesday 9:30 AM 9:30 in the AM in the Hospitality Council Room of Hospitality Room Catholic Women Legion of Mary Legion Sandra of Mary Johnson, (561) Sandra Johnson Wednesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room in the Hospitality Christ Room Home Bound Ministry Child Society Kathy Wildes, Director Elizabeth McIntyre, (772) Christ Child Society Meets the second Monday each month at 10:00 AM in the Hospitality Room - October Nursing thru Home March Ministry In the Hospitality Knights Room of Columbus October thru March David Nagy, Grand Knight (772) AM to 2 PM Meetings 1st Tuesday each month, St. Vincent de Paul 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Financial Assistance Office (772) James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) Please Monday call the thru parish Friday, office 9 AM at to PM for information or to arrange any of the following: Anointing Thrift of the Shop Sick, (772) Baptism, Homebound Visits, Funeral Council Masses, Mass of Catholic Intentions, Women Marriages Monday thru Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM Thrift Shop (772) Monday thru Saturday Eric Wolf, (772) Every Wednesday, doors open at 11:00 AM and play starts at 12:30 Monday at 4:00pm I For information, please contact Monday thru Friday (561) Wednesday 9:30 AM Elizabeth McIntyre, (772) Meets the second Monday each month at 10:00 AM Roxy LaChance, President, Meetings the 2nd Tuesday each month, Sept thru May, 1 PM in the Parish Hall St. Christopher Men s Ministry Deacon Jim Parrilli / Bill Flynn, Home Bound Ministry Meets Saturday mornings at 7:30am Kathy Wildes, Director (772) in the Hospitality October Room. 8 Call the Class parish / First office Communion for info. Parent Meeting October 15 Class Compliance October Bible 22 Study Class (Protecting God s Children & Vulnerable Adults) As scheduled seasonally, watch the bulletin. October 29 Class, Protecting God s Children Kathy segment Wildes, during Administrator class (772) Eric Wolf, (772) Ken and Connie Ziesman, (772) Reminder: Class is from 10 am until 11:30am, Nursing please Home be Ministry on time. Saturday, 10am at the Manors of Bingo Hobe Sound Please call, (772) Every First Wednesday, Eucharist doors Parents open at 11:00 will AM meet this Sunday following the gathering prayer. and play starts at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall Diocesan Cemetery Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch kirch.susan@yahoo.com Bishop Barbarito, Prayer for Protection from Storms This Week's 5 Questions: 1. When they left Egypt, where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus go? God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you 2. What is the meaning of the name Peter? as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection. 3. Who was it who received the Keys of the Kingdom from Jesus? 4. Where was it that the Israelites lived for 40 years? We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us in the coming 5. To whom did Esau sell his birthright? seasons. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. Last Week s 5 Questions: You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety. David Nagy, Grand Knight Meetings 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) Roxy LaChance, President, Meetings the 2nd Tuesday each month, Sept thru May, 1 PM in the Parish Hall Saturday, 10am at the Manors of Hobe Sound Please call, 1. The sun, the moon and the stars were created on what day of creation? Fourth (Genesis 1: 14-19) 2. In which brother's sack did Joseph hide a silver cup? Benjamin's (Genesis 44:2) Father, we thank you 3. Who in advance, was it who for climbed you are a tree our to only see Jesus? Refuge. Zacchaeus We ask (Luke this 19:4) through Christ, Your 4. Son, The Who birthplace lives of and the reigns Messiah with was you prophesied and the in Holy which Spirit, book one of the God, Old forever Testament? and Micah ever. (Micah Amen. 5:2) 5. After Jesus was tempted in the desert, who ministered to him? Angels (Matthew 4:11) Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us.

St. Christopher Catholic Church

St. Christopher Catholic Church 12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-5150, office 772-546-8820, fax stchris_office@bellsouth.net Website: www.stchrishs.com Office Hours Monday thru Friday,