St. Christopher Church 309 Manson Ave. Metairie, LA, 70001 Phone (504) 837-8214 Fax (504) 837-8303 www.stchristopherano.com PARISH PRIESTS: Rev. Frank Candalisa, Pastor Rev. Raymond Igbogidi PARISH DEACONS: Deacon Charles Duke Deacon Philip McManamon WEBSITE: www.stchristopherano.com RECTORY: scmrectory@birch.net Mrs. Janet Schluter, Secretary Office Hours: 9 a..m. 4:30 p.m., Mon. Fri. SCHOOL: Mrs. Ruth Meche, Principal 3900 Derbigny Street - Office, 837-6871 Mrs. Mary Hicks and Millie Andry, Secretaries SCS EEC 833-5591 SCS EEC ANNEX: 837-5929 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 837-8214 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 email at www.stchristopherano.com 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 301-2413. 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 835-0540. ADORATION CHAPEL: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call Jerry Cox a 828-4995. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: 2nd Saturday of the month after 4 p.m. Mass CONFESSIONS: Saturday, 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Contact the rectory to make an appt. for other times.
St. Christopher Church, Metairie, La. Page 2 This Weekend Saturday Oct 27-28, 2018 Saturday 4:00 pm Fr. Raymond Sunday 7:30am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Raymond 11.00am Fr. Frank Monday: 6:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Heffner Tuesday: 6:30 am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Fr. Frank Wednesday: 9:30 am Fr. Frank 4:00 pm Fr. Raymond (All Saints Vigil) Thursday: All Saints 6:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Frank (Sch Mass) 6:00 pm Fr. Frank Friday: 6:30 am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Fr. Raymond Next Weekend Nov. 3-4, 2018 Saturday 4:00 pm Fr. Frank Sunday: 7:30am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Fr. Raymond 11:00 am Fr. Raymond Collections 10/20/2018-10/21/2018 Envelopes $4,714.00 Loose $ 1,854.38 World Mission $1,800.76 Total $ 8,369.14 SATURDAY Lorraine Darce, Charles Scallan, Beverly & Ronald Lambert, Kippy Owens, Jr., Cy & Frank Canale, Georgiana Gros Welch, Thomas & Beryl Von Hoven, Kenneth Kliebert, Jr., Kristian Guidry, Harold & Marie Schwalb (Wedding Anniversary), Charles J. O Malley SUNDAY: Parishioners of St. Christopher, Alvine Johnson, Odette, Lucas, Philip & Randy Breaux, Elaine Palmer, Richard Palmer, Sr., Robert Palmer, David Ball, Herbert & Juanita Coakley, Jerry Cox, Jr., Thomas and Dorothy Stengle, Sr., Paul Ridolfo, Ralph Boudreaux,Sr., Dot Wade, Michael M. and Ethel A. Lux, Kenneth Kliebert, Sr., Lucas Bacino, Harold and Marie Schawalb, Joseph Joe Meyers, Jr., Cissy McShane, Dennis Troxclair, Michael J. Doyle, Michael M. & Ethel Lux Clifford J. Francois, III, Joseph Joe Me;yers, Jr., Kenneth Kliebert, Sr., Jennifer La- Greco (Birthday), Numa H. Schomaker, Jr., Anthony Palermo, Tim Leitz, Harold & Marie Schwalb, MON: Doris Schexnaydre, Lucille Matherne (Death Anniversary), Forrest R. Singer (Death Anniversary), Compagno Family, Vivian Hernandez TUESDAY : Ronnie Schmitt, Lucas Bacino, Rev John Conroy & Family, S. Anguzza & Family, Billy Vizzini WED: Schade Joanen Families, Lucas Bacino, Compagno Family, Katie & Herbie Kimble, Vivian Hernandez THUR: Purgatorial Society, Jerry & Salvador Tamborella, Joseph Lascala, Lynn D. Nestol, Charles Scallan, Sally Jewel, Georgiana Gros Welch (Birthday), Shirley H. Dunn, John C. Dunn, John J. Jack Wild, Fred Helffrich, Louis & May Klimm, Shirley & Vincent Cox, Dottie & Joe Davis, Lois & Bob Hereford, Joseph R. Chopin, Sr., Jack Chopin, Louise Chopin, Patricia H. Chopin, Charles L. Pinero, Sr., Rosemary B. Munch, Roxanne M. Munch, Alvin D. Munch, Sr. Perry J. Harrell, Sr., Forrest R. Singer, Al Joseph Steib, Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hymel, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hymel, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Hymel, Lester Hymel, Therese Hymel, Maisy Hymel Becnel, Herbert Mueller, Sr., & Fly., Zelma Harrigan & Fly., George Higginbotham & Fly., Thomas Meagle & Fly., Lucal Bacino, Paul Miller & Fly., K.A. Bernich, Fr. John Conroy & Fly., Samuel Anguzza & Family FRIDAY: Ernest L. White, Sr., Raymond Ferran (Death Anniversary), Johnnie Fischer, the Pond/Poche Families, Leon & Lucille Autin, Leon & Lucille Autin, Johnnie J. Casey, Ernestine Kring (Birthday), Harold & Marie Schwalb Masses Are $5.00, you may place your request in the collection basket, call the rectory at 837-8214 or mail to 309 Manson Ave. Metairie, LA 70001. please indicate if the person is living or deceased. If you wish a card sent to the family, there is a $.75 charge.
Vol. 58, Num. 38 October 28, 2018 Page 3 WORDS OF WISDOM The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today s first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is sharper than any two-edged sword. We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound questions. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God s commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc TODAY S READINGS First Reading I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. (Wisdom 7:7-11). Psalm Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90). Second Reading Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). Gospel It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]). 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: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] St. Ignatius of Antioch SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Teresa of Jesus Tuesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Thursday: St. Luke Friday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Saturday: St. Paul of the Cross; Blessed Virgin Mary FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR-We have one date open for flowers for 2018. It is October 27-28. Please call the rectory to reserve a date for 2019. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COAT DRIVE FOR KIDS will be during the month of October. There will also be boxes in the back of church and in the school building for coats and cash donations. Thank you for your help. BAPTISMS-Welcomed into the Faith Community of St. Christopher through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 14 were: Mable Marquerite Mueller born June 26, 2018, Emma Grace Prestigiacomo born July 11, 2018 and Sebastian Joshua Boesch born October 14, 2018. Sanctuary Light is burning in memory of a Special Intention. P. Gonsoulin J. Chatelain S. Campiere B. Boyer FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR - Are in memory of Harold & Marie Schwab. FLOWERS & SANCTUARY LIGHTS FOR 2019 are available. 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 or Lights. 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.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS ST. CHRISTOPHER OUTREACH HELP LINE Thanks to our parishioners, our school kids and the help of our CYO, we were able to deliver 26 boxes in the month of October. We are beginning our preparations for our November delivery and later that month for Thanksgiving boxes. The food we need now and for Thanksgiving are cranberry sauce, turkey stuffing, turkey gravy, in a jar or pack, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes or yams, green peas, cake mix and icing. Our regular foods we need are red beans and rice, peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauce, spaghetti, tuna, meat in a can like chicken etc., various cans of beans, fruit in cans, grits and oatmeal in packs, cereal and drinks like crystal light, kool aid and tea bags. If you are in need of help, please call 831-7692 and leave a message. It is our privilege to dispense this food for our parish. ALTAR SOCIETY RAFFLE-the Ladies of the Altar Society will be selling chances this weekend on their annual raffle. Make sure to stop by and take some chances on winning some great prizes. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-would like to thank everyone for their Support of our coats for kids drive. Also a date to remember Nov 9, we will have our Patriotic Rosary in Church at 7:00pm. BEREAVEMENT & SUPPORT GROUP Group Ministry will have a guest speaker Nov. 8 at 6:15 pm in the Parish Center. Kim Smith, bereavement team member of Heart of Hospice will speak on Handling the Holidays after the Death of a Loved One. All are invited to attend. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY OF THE MONTH THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OCTOBER 2018 CAROL & FRANCIS MECHE VOCATION PRAYER O, Lord, praise and thank you for the great faith you have given us in our parish. We ask you now to call from among us many powerful priests and religious we need for our faith to grow. Send your spirit upon the hearts of your people and lead them to whom you speak, hear and answer your call. HURRICANE PRAYER-That through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, may we be spared the loss of all life and property during this hurricane season, we pray to the Lord. Amen. ADORATION CHAPEL-We are in desperate need of Adorers for the Adoration Chapel. The hours are 8 am through 1:00 p.m. Monday through Fridays. Please sign up for an hour per week to spend with Our Lord and Savior. Information is on the Table on the Entrance to Church. Thank you and God bless. Please help us to keep our Adoration Chapel open. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TURKEY BINGO Will be Saturday, November 17 in the Gym. Come to the Bingo and win a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Early Bird at 6:30 p.,m. and regular games at 7:00 p.m. Food will be sold. Come out for night of family fun. Advertiser of the Week S T. ANTHONY S 6001 AIRLINE DR., METAIRIE, LA 70003 504.733.8448 FAX 504.733.1917 www.stanthonynh.com Healthcare and Rehab Center ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 885-5266