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 Gerald Jerry Martinez 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 April 7-8, 2018 4:00 p.m. Fr. Frank (Dcn Phil) Sunday 7:30am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Fr. Raymond (Dcn Jerry) 11.00am Fr. Raymond (Dcn Jerry) 6:00pm Fr. Raymond Monday: 6:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Heffner Tuesday: 6:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Frank Wednesday: 9:30 am Fr. Frank Thursday: 6:30 am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Fr. Raymond Friday: 6:30 am Fr. Frank 9:30 am Fr. Raymond Next Weekend April 14-15, 2018 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Fr. Raymond (Dcn Jerry) Sunday: 7:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Frank (Dcn Phil) 11:00 am Fr. Frank (Dcn Phil) THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Collections 3/31/2018-4/1/2018 Envelopes & Loose $ 11,106.67 Repairs $ 1,026.00 Holy Thursday $ 483.00 Good Friday $ 507.00 Termite $ 207.00 Capital Campaign $ 777.00 Totals $ 14,106.67 SATURDAY: Lorraine Darce, Charles Scallan, Beverly Lambert, Ronald Lambert, Frank Canale, Cy Canale, Kippy Owens, Jr., Georgiana Gros Welch, Joeseph Morales, Liz Zimmerman (Birthday), Laurie Ordoyne Falgout, In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony, Grace Ott 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, Paul Ridolfo, Michael M. & Ethel A. Lux, Leroy L. Faucheaux Sr., Thomas and Dorothy Stengle, Sr., Anthony Oncale,,Josephine Candalisa, James Mart, Frank Mart, Beryl Von Hoven,, Rene and Camille Carrouche, Elizabeth Kuckleman, Katie Kimble, Eugene Cousins, Albert Voltalina, David Middleton, Leroy L. Faucheaux, Sr., Ronald E. Jacob, Sr., Frances & Carol Meche, Anne Doyle MON: John & Ramona Clesi TUES: Ronnie Schmitt, Henry J. Muntz, Rita Ellen Fontenelle, Anne Doyle (Birthday) WED: Schade-Joanen Family, THURS: Josephine Candalisa, Michael Leitz (Death Anniversary), Lucille Richard FRIDAY: Ernest L. White Sr, Purgatorial Society Masses are $5.00, you may place your request in the collection basket, call the rectory at 837-8214 or mail to 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, La 70001. Please indicate if the person is living or deceased. If you wish a card sent to the family, there is a $0.75 charge..
Vol. 57, Num. 14, April 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy April 8, 2018 SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that [e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (5:1) what we might refer to as being born again. Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). 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: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter SCHOOL INFO-We are looking for an adult to work with one of our students from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in the afternoon. If you are interested, please contact Lynn Bailey at 975-3183. HOLY LAND COLLECTION-The Holy Land Collection taken on Good Friday was $503. This collection allows for care of Christianity s holiest sites and God s people living there. WELCOMED into the Faith Community of St. Christopher through the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation was Amber Junot on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Sanctuary Light The Sanctuary Light is burning in memory of John & Renee Brennan. P. Gonsoulin J. Chatelain S. Campiere B. Boyer FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR - For the Intentions of the Frey Family. FLOWERS FOR 2018 are available. Sanctuary Lights are sold out. 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 Monday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: The Annunciation of the Lord St. Stanislaus Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) St. Martin I 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.
Second Sunday of Easter Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS ST. CHRISTOPHER OUTREACH HELP LINE We continue to make food available for our parishioners in need. During the following weeks of Lent, we wish to ask each household to bring one food item with them to Mass and place them in the baskets at the entrance alcove of church. This will help us greatly to prepare our monthly baskets especially with Easter coming. We are low on tomato sauce and spaghetti, cans of Chef Boyardee, chili, various beans, tuna, fruit and meat like chicken, Vienna sausage and spam. We are also very low on peanut butter and jelly. We regularly use packs of grits, oatmeal, ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, rice and pasta mixes and regular size boxes or bags of cereal. We are also out of bags of beans and rice, soups and drinks like Kool aid, lemonade and tea bags. Your generosity is and always will be appreciated especially by those who ask us for food and help. If you are in need of assistance, call 831-7692 and leave a message. PARISH PICNIC-will be April 14, Shelter #2 12-5pm, Picnic Island, Food & Games, Bingo, Volleyball, Bounce House, Sack Races, Balloon Toss, Horseshoe Contest, Cornhole Contest and more. Don t miss out on all the fun. All are welcome. VOCATION PRAYER BEREAVEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP MEETING will meet on April 12, at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend. Call Dianne Vasquez at 835-0540 for more information. WEBSITE St. Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church website can be visited at this address: www.stchristopherano.com 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 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. ROSARY BROADCAST will be Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. In the Parish Center. Come pray the Rosary with the Holy Name Society. FAMILY OF THE MONTH Ernest & Joan Dugas, Ernest has been an usher at St. Christopher for many years. Both he and Joan visit and assist the needy daily at Chateau de Notre Dame hospice. They personify the gospel verse of love thy neighbor, visit the sick and assist the needy. God bless them for their ministry. COLLECTIONS 3/24-3/25/2018 Envelopes $ 4,030.00 Loose $ 1,741.03 Termites $ 22.00 Totals $ 5,793.03 Advertiser of the Week KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY OF THE MONTH APRIL 2018 ERNEST & JOAN DUGAS