St. Christopher Church

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1 St. Christopher Church 309 Manson Ave. Metairie, LA, Phone (504) Fax (504) PARISH PRIESTS: Rev. Frank Candalisa, Pastor Rev. Raymond Igbogidi PARISH DEACONS: Deacon Charles Duke Deacon Gerald Jerry Martinez Deacon Philip McManamon WEBSITE: RECTORY: Mrs. Janet Schluter, Secretary Office Hours: 9 a..m. 4:30 p.m., Mon. Fri. SCHOOL: Mrs. Ruth Meche, Principal 3900 Derbigny Street - Office, Mrs. Mary Hicks and Millie Andry, Secretaries SCS EEC ANNEX: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday (vigil), 4 p.m. Sunday, 7:30, 9:30 & 11 a.m. (6 p.m. on 2nd Sunday) Daily, 6:30 & 9:30 a.m., Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9:30 a.m. only, Wed. COMMUNION FOR THE SICK: Please call the Rectory when someone is unable to attend Mass for any length of time. NOVENA: Tuesday, following the 6:30 a.m. Mass BAPTISM: Anyone interested in receiving information concerning Baptism at St. Christopher Parish should go to our at and download the required documents. Return the completed documents to scmrectory@birch.net. MARRIAGES: Make arrangements six months in advance of wedding date with the priest. PRAYER REQUEST LINE: To have your request included, call Theo Gomez at FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Before contacting the funeral home, please notify the priest as soon as possible when someone in the family dies. The parish church is the proper, preferred place for the Celebration of the funeral mass. BEREAVEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP MINISTRY: Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Parish Center. This ministry offers compassion and caring for those who have lost a loved one. For more information call Dianne Vasquez at ADORATION CHAPEL: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call Jerry Cox a

2 St. Christopher Church, Metairie, La. Page 2 This Weekend Oct.28-29, 2017 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Fr. Peter (Dcn Phil) Sunday 7:30am Fr. Peter 9:30 am Fr. Peter (Dcn Jerry) 11.00am Fr. Frank (Dcn Jerry) Monday: 6:30 am Fr. Bartholemew 9:30 am Fr. Jude Tuesday: 6:30 am Fr. Bartholomew 9:30 am Fr. Frank Wednesday: 9:30 am Fr. Frank Thursday: 6:30 am Fr. Frank 9:30 am TBA Friday: 6:30 am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Communion Service Nov Next Weekend Saturday 4:00 pm Fr. Peter (Dcn Jerry) Sunday: 7:30 am Fr. 9:30 am Fr. (Dcn Jerry) 11:00 am Fr. (Dcn Jerry) THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE COLLECTIONS 10/21/ /22/2017 Envelopes $ 3, Loose $ 2, World Mission Envelope $ Loose $ TOTAL $ 7, SAT: Lorraine Darce, Charles Scallan, Beverly & Ronald Lambert, Frank Canale, Cy Canale, Kippy Owens, Jr., Peter J. Catalano, Marie Gordon, Glenda Penard, Darryl Joseph Mexic, David Middleton, John & Ramona Clesi, Anicet Kliebert (Death Anniversary), Lucille Matherne (Death Anniversary), Georgiana Gros Welsh, Mary Colleen Castro SUNDAY: Parishioners of St. Christopher, Alvine Johnson, Odette, Lucas, Philip & Randy Breaux, David Ball, Jerry J. Cox, Jr., Leon & Lucille Autin, Johnny Fischer, Herbert & Juanita Coakley, Thomas & Dorothy Stengle, Paul Ridolfo, Robert Palmer, Elaine Palmer, Richard Palmer Sr., Catherine Wingerter, Jerry Napier, Michael M. & Ethel A. Lux, Anthony Oncale, Carey Winter Dazet, Melanie Donnelly, Sidney & Lucille Richard, Kippy Newton, Paul Gaeto, Sr. (Birthday), Roy Hyer, Sr. (Death Anniversary), Glenda Penard, Doris Schexnaydre, Marilyn Cresson, Jerry Napier, Arthur Seeman, Jr. and Family, Forrest R. Singer (Death Anniversary), J. Michael Doyle, Jr. Doris Schexnaydre, Julius Theisges, Jr., David Middleton, Harold Schwalb, Carl Arceneaux, Milton Arceneaux, Ivy Arceneaux, Joyce Hotard, Clara McCone MON: John & Ramona Clesi,Durward & Peggy Hill, TUES: Ronnie Schmitt, Lelia Gaspard, Joseph Lascala WED: Schade-Joanen Family, Johnny Fischer, Hickey Family, Leon & Lucille Autin, Johnny Creel, Salvador & Jerry Tamborella, Shirley H. Dunn, John C. Dunn, Jr., Joseph Lascala, Jr., Elsie L. Naquin, Georgiana Gros Welch (Birthday), Joseph R. Chopin, Sr., Roxanne M. Munch, Jack Chopin, Sr. Alvin D. Munch. Sr., Louise S. Chopin, Perry J. Harrell, Sr., Patricia H. Chopin, Forrest R. Singer, Charles L. Pinero, Sr., Al Joseph Steib, Sr., Rosemary B. Munch, Myron Guillory, Gauthier Fly, Gladys LeBouef, Marie Gauthier, THUR: Purgatorial Society, Joseph Lascala, Jr., Hilda Obiol (Death Anniv.), Carol Solomon Tusa, Lucille Decuir Richard, Mrs. Leonce Blanchard, Louis Bernadas, Anthony Talluto, Steve Vodanovich FRIDAY: Floyd Hyer, Jr. (Birthday), Johnny Creel (Wedding Anniversary), Ronnie Schmitt (Wedding Anniversary), Marie J. Heintz You may place your request in the collection basket, call the rectory at or mail 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, LA Please indicate if the person is living or deceased. If you

3 Vol. 55, Num. 44, Oct , 2017 Page 3 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time BALANCE Today s scriptures emphasize the fundamental link between love of God and love of our neighbors, especially those who are most in need. Love of God should compel us to love the people whom God cherishes. Conversely, work for justice and charity for those in need should be rooted in our love of God. That connection and balance, however, isn t always easy to maintain in our lives. Even in religious orders we find that some Christians are more oriented toward contemplation and prayer, while others are more active in reaching out to those who are oppressed. Today Jesus reminds us of the necessity for both in the life of faith. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day Tuesday: Halloween Wednesday: All Saints Thursday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) Friday: St. Martin de Porres; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Saturday FLOWERS OPEN FOR 2017-The following dates are open for Oct. 28/29 and Dec. 16/17. Call the rectory to reserve a date. FLOWERS AND SANCTUARY LIGHTS FOR 2018 are open. The books for Candles and Flowers are open. Lights are $10 each and Flowers are $40 for the date only or $20 if you wish to share. GROWING UP GRACEFULLY-A MOTHER DAUGHTER PROGRAM for young ladies in 8th-12 grade & their Mothers- Tuesday, Nov.7,-6:30-8:30 pm St. Catherine of Siena Church,105 Bonnabel Blvd. Cost is $25 for mother and one daughter;$5 for each additional daughter. Make your resvervation today. Sanctuary Light The Sanctuary Light is burning in memory of Rosalina Matilla. J. Compagno M. Hagstette S. Kern E. Solis FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR - have been donated in memory of Special Intention. FLOWERS FOR 2018 are available. Sanctuary Lights for 2018 has 15 Openings. Do you know???that you can say Congratulations or Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary by sponsoring the flowers on the altar? Send a Special message here! Contact the rectory to reserve Flowers. Early Childhood Annex If you are using Church Support Envelopes, there are envelopes edged in red in your box. There are envelopes in the back of church to use for the Early Childhood Annex or you may get some at the rectory if you are not using the envelopes. When making a donation to Early Ed. Annex, please indicate your name and Early Ed. Annex on the envelope.

4 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS ST. CHRISTOPHER OUTREACH HELP LINE Thanks to the help of our CYO kids we were able to prepare our monthly food boxes for our parishioners in need. We did not collect food from the church during the Harvey collection for food, cleaning items and baby products. We continue to deliver food monthly to those parishioners who are unable to drive or it is difficult to arrange for a pickup. We do keep a few boxes in the Rectory for Emergencies. We are very low with some food items which includes: tomato sauce, red beans and rice, cake mix & icing, cans of meat like spam, Vienna sausage, chili, cans of soup, sweet peas, corn, green beans, carrots, mixed vegetables & tuna, We also need packs of gravy mix, ramen noodles, grits, oatmeal, cereal, rice mixes and pasta mixes. We like to give something to drink like Koolaid, crystal light and tea bags. is our privilege to help our parishioners in need. If you need assistance, call the St. Christopher Outreach Line at OUR WEBSITE St. Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church website can be visited at this address: it s a one-stop place for you to stay connected to our church parish. On the home page you will find upcoming events and announcements, the mass schedule and contact information for clergy and staff. There are also pages that provide information about our mission and history, resources, sacraments, faith formation, ministries, parish calendar (including the schedule for lectors and extraordinary ministers), gallery of pictures and contact information for all offices, ministries. We hope you enjoy browsing the website and that you find it easy to navigate and pleasant to use. ST. CHRISTOPHER HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY -Friday, October 27 from 8 pm to Midnight in the Gym. Parents, Parishioners, Faculty and Staff are invited to join us for the St. Christopher Halloween Costume Party sponsored by the Men s Club. Tickets at the door $ Must be 21 or older. Bring your beverages and snacks. ADORATION CHAPEL is in need of Adorers on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and Friday at 11:00 a.m. Anyone interested in being a sub call Jerry at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2017 ELWARD & BERYL WHITFIELD PLEASE NOTE VOCATION PRAYER We trust in you, Lord, to help us make a good right vocation in life. Open your hearts and minds to you and give us the strength to fulfill your desire for us. Amen. ST.CHRISTOPHER PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION- The St. Christopher Parish School of Religion (formerly known as CCD) has begun. Classes are on most Tuesday nights during the school year from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. If you have questions, please contact the deacons or priests or call the rectory at HURRICANE HARVEY-ITEM DONATIONS For various item donations for the victims of Harvey, there will be boxes in the back of Church. Please not think we will not be able to accept Clothing, books or toys. Thank you for your generosity. The most important thing you can give, of course is your prayers. St. Christopher Men s Club. ALTAR SOCIETY RAFFLE will be Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday Oct. 29 after the Masses. Please stop by and take some chances. You might win one of these prizes: $100 Cash; Walgreens (2) $10 Gift Cards, Church Supply House-$30 Gift Certificate; Tessie Restaurant-$10 Gift Cert.; Picadilly Cafeteria (2) $15 Gift Cert., Quarter View Rest. (2) $25 Gift Cert.; Krispy Kreme- (5) 1 doz. Glazed donuts cert.; One afghan handmade by Mary Latham; Pelican Carwash Gift Basket, Book-Beneath The Cross; Book Simply Living-The Beatitudes; Insulated Lunch Bag; Bath Gift Basket-Vanilla Coconut; Angel Candle Holder; Go Duster; Bath Gift Basket-Tuscan Hills; Christmas Candle; Christmas Towel Set; 10 Candle Lamp; 5x7 Mirror Frame, Set of 3 votives; statue-angel of Light; Salt & Pepper set; Writer s Block; Rosary Bracelet; Trinket Box; Lenox Cat Vase; Sugar & Creamer Set; and Yankee Candle. ROSARY RALLY I would like to thank everyone that attended the Rosary Rally in honor of 100th anniversary to Our Lady of Fatima. There was a wonderful turnout and I am sure all our prayers were heard. ALTAR SOCIETY RAFFLE -October before and after all Masses the Altar Society will have their annual raffle Chances are $1.00 and there are 36 prizes. Please stop and help out the Altar Society. Thank you very much. ALL SAINTS MASS SCHEDULE Vigil Mass Tuesday October 31, will be at 4:00pm. Mass on All Saints November 1, will be 6:30am 9:30am (School Mass) and 6:00pm. Advertiser of the Week

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