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 21-22, 2018 Saturday 4:00 pm. Fr. Raymond (Dcn Phil) Sunday 7:30am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Raymond (Dcn Jerry) 11.00am Fr. Frank (Dcn Jerry) Monday: 6:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Heffner Tuesday: 6:30 am Fr. Raymond 9:30 am Fr. Heffner 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 20-21, 2018 Saturday 4:00 pm Fr. Frank (Dcn Jerry Preaching) Sunday: 7:30 am Fr. Raymond (Dcn Jerry Preaching) 9:30 am Fr. Frank (Dcn Phil Preaching) 11:00 am Fr. Raymond (Dcn Phil Preaching) THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Collections 4/14/2018-4/15/2018 Envelopes $ 3,966.00 Loose $ 2,121.00 TOTALS $ 6,087.00 SATURDAY: Lorraine Darce, Charles Scallan, Beverly Lambert, Ronald Lambert, Frank Canale, Cy Canale, Kippy Owens, Jr., Georgiana Gros Welch, Dorothy Hamberger, Tom Meagher, Herbert Leitz, Cyril Porretto, Joseph Morales, Olga Talluto, Anthony Talluto, Ruffin Songy SUNDAY: Parishioners of St. Christopher, Alvine Johnson, Odette, Lucas, Philip & Randy Breaux, 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, Harold Schwalb,,Josephine Candalisa, Beryl Von Hoven, Joseph Benigno, Elizabeth Kuckleman, David Middleton, Leroy Faucheaux, Sr., Ronald E. Jacob, Sr., Anne Doyle, Albert Voltalina, Tom Meagher, Rose Ann Porta, Grace Ott, Peter Schexnaydre, Shaelyn Debouchel Starks, Thanks to St. Jude, Allen Wayne O Quin, Jr., Mignon Caronna, Cesar Cantoral MON: John & Ramona Clesi, Tom Meagher TUES: Ronnie Schmitt, Tom Meagher WED: Schade-Joanen Family, Tom Meagher, John Gauthier THURS: Lucille Richard, Tom Meagher Timothy Leitz, Alonzo Faller FRIDAY: Ernest L. White, Sr., Robert Dell & Fly., Tom Meagher, Marguerite Hemard.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. 15, April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018 SAVED BY THE ONE WHO WAS REJECTED Some city teenagers often scorn and reject farm kids. Yet it s no exaggeration to say that humanity owes its life to farmers who care for the world s crops and livestock. This week s scriptures remind us that Jesus was as rejected as a shepherd, a farm boy, yet we owe our very lives to him. In this Sunday s reading from the Acts of the Apostles Peter tells the people that salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the one who was rejected. In John s letter we hear that we have become God s beloved children through Jesus, whom the world did not know. Lastly, in the Gospel Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11). Will you join Jesus in laying down your life for God s beloved flock? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading There is no other name under heaven by which we are to be saved than the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene (Acts 4:8-12). Psalm The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone (Psalm 118). Second Reading See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1-2). Gospel I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11-18). 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: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Earth Day; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Monday: St. George; St. Adalbert Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Wednesday: St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort SECOND COLLECTION this weekend is for the Diocesan Priest Retirement. 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. ST. LOUIS RECOGNITION-Everyone that has received the St. Louis award is invited to come. Mass will be on May 6, 2018 at 9:30am and reception following. The award will be given out that afternoon at St. Joseph Church Sanctuary Light The Sanctuary Light is burning for a Special Intention. J. Compagno Sandra Kern M. Hagstette E. Solis FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR - are in memory of Tom Meager. 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 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.
Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS VOCATION PRAYER ST. CHRISTOPHER OUTREACH HELP LINE Thanks to the generosity of all our parishioners we were able to continue to give our boxes of food and a $20.00 food gift card for Easter. A Special thanks to our CYO young adults and parents who help prepare the boxes. Their help is greatly appreciated. We are low in some of our food items like cereal, regular size jars of peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and other pastas, cans of tuna, chef Boyardee, chili and various beans, fruit, drink items and rice and pasta mixes. It is our privilege to dispense these gifts of food to those in need. If you are in need of assistance, call 831-7692 and leave a message. 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. O Lord, help me know your will for me. Let your light shine in the depths of my heart that I may know what you want me to do with my life. Like our Blessed Mother, give me the wisdom to hear your voice and the courage to answer your call. Amen. FIRST COMMUNION On Saturday, April 7, 2018, the following received First Eucharist: Sadie Alvarez, Daniel Aucoin, Molly Avrard, Blaise Bairnsfather, Olivia Barraco, Amelia Becker, Evan Beckman, Chloe Behre, Laila Berger, Stevie Berthelot, Christian Blanke, Brady Blum, Jaden Brock, Addie Buhler, Dakota Cantwell, Chase Carter, Victoria Chavez, Iris Chiavetta, Jesse Cofield, Jett Cofield, Jake Cusachs, Landon Demoruelle, Molly Doubleday, Morgan Ellerbusch, Brenna Ferguson, Christopher Forster, Owen Geiger, Savannah Grimes, Zooey Gryzch, Brody Hidalgo, Erin Johnson Katie Keene, Bailey Kramer, Tristan Ledet, Brea Leone, Cody Lister, Cayden Metcalf, Kieley Middlebrook, Triston Monroy, Alexis Morgan, Payton Morris, Theresa Ocampo, Connor O Leary, Lucas Ovella, Jackson Ripp, Lily Roussell, Grayson Schexnaildre, Jorden Scott, Marley Shepherd, Gino Signorelli, Nicholas Spiller, Ethan Stradley, Ava Thomas, Faith Tran, Jackson Udstad, Ariana Walker, Lauren Walters, Emily Ward, Ashley Young. St. Christopher Picnic, The picnic was cancelled due to bad weather and will be rescheduled. Advertiser of the Week KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY OF THE MONTH APRIL 2018 ERNEST & JOAN DUGAS
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Earth Day; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Monday: St. George; St. Adalbert Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Wednesday: St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort