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, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor James Parrilli, Deacon
St. Christopher Catholic Church Saturday, October 28, 2017 3:30 PM John Collier / Ralph Ianuzzi / Warren Glaser / Adeline Peck / Louise Hillock 5:00 PM John Sullivan / Richard Lewis / Jerry Timlin / Intention of Living and Deceased Members of the McDonough Family Sunday, October 29, 2017 7:30 AM Nancy Donaldson / Stephen Malek / Tom Trittipo / Kathleen Bohan 9:00 AM Deceased Members of the Staszewski Family / Robert Walsh / Jack Heyer / Mickey Daly 10:30 AM The Schaefgen and Hill Families / Robert & Vivian Rogers / Karen DeJulia / Intention of Bernard Francis Brennan Monday, October 30, 2017 9:00 AM Agnes Boyle / Thomas Trittipo / Michael Aloysius Bruder / Intention of Happy Birthday Sean Miller Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:00 AM Yolanda Pietri / Gilda Cossen / Katie Spurrier / Robert Wilkinson 3:30 PM Jack Hughes / Don McMenamin / Intention of Russ Godshalk / Intention of Stephen Corcoran Wednesday, November 1, 2017 9:00 AM Larry Patrick / Deceased Members of Legion of Mary / Fern M. Tobin / Intention of Intention of Rosaline Klaben and Family 6:00 PM Prenzivalli Family / Bill Denniston / Robert Nagele / Intention of Tom Reagan Thursday, November 2, 2017 9:00 AM Janet Stevens / Intention of Marietta and Richard Tierney / Sylvia and Bernard Michaels / James Rewalt Friday, November 3, 2017 9:00 AM Francis Queally / William Tierney / Joy Lichten / Thomas Trittipo Saturday, November 4, 2017 3:30 PM Jan Stevens / Mary Dunn / Mario DiFederico / John Nyemetz 5:00 PM Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / John Tierney / Lee Cotten / Special Intention Sunday, November 5, 2017 7:30 AM Charles L. Fay / Ralph Scheidt / Kramer/Bradshaw Families / Souls in Purgatory 9:00 AM The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / Sophia Lindell / Nicholas Ochalek and Family / Robert Binder 10:30 AM Dick and Tim Sheridan / Chuck McKenney / Jerry Brinkworth / Patricia Warch Altar Flowers Living and Deceased Members of Magrogan and McMahon Families, as requested by Pat Magrogan. Sanctuary Candles The St. Christopher parish family. Please Remember St. Christopher Parish In Your Will
October 29, 2017 First Reading, Exodus 22:20-26 The Lord teaches that compassion ought to be shown to the alien and to the poor. Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 18:2-4,47,51 The Lord is our strength. Second Reading, 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Paul tells the Thessalonians that their conversion to the Lord has been an example to all believers. Gospel Reading, Matthew 22:34-40 The Pharisees continue to test Jesus with a question about the greatest commandment. I love you Lord, my strength. Adults: In a practical sense, what is one thing that would change your life if you loved your neighbor as yourself? Children: Why is it hard sometimes to love your neighbor? How can you do a better job of following Jesus Commandment? Background on the Gospel Reading This week s Gospel follows close behind the Gospel read last Sunday. It is the last of three questions put to Jesus by Jewish religious leaders who are trying to trick him into saying something that might get him arrested. This reminds us that the context for today s reading is the mounting tension between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem. The Herodians and the Pharisees asked the first question, which was about taxes. The Sadducees asked the second question, which was about the Resurrection (see Matthew 22:22-33). The third question, considered in today s Gospel, is asked by a Pharisee who asks Jesus about the greatest of the commandments. The question requires Jesus to interpret the Law of Moses. The Mosaic Law consists of the Ten Commandments and many additional rules, numbering over six hundred. Adherence to the Mosaic Law, for a devout Jew, is an expression of faithfulness to God s covenant with Israel. The ranking of the Commandments was regularly debated among the teachers of the Law. Jesus answers the Pharisees question with a two-fold summary. Jesus says that all of the commandments can be summarized in two commandments: love God and love your neighbor. Both of these were central elements of the religious tradition Jesus learned from his Jewish community. Indeed these continue to be central aspects of contemporary Jewish religious understanding. Jesus response to his questioners proposed an integral connection between these two aspects of the Jewish Law. Love of God finds its expression in our love for our neighbor.
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, October 21 & 22 $16,236.00 Last year 13,168.00 Special Disaster Relief Collection for Hurricane Irma $20,048.00 Last year As this was a special collection, we do not have a comparison. Because donations are still coming in for the Special Disaster Relief Collection and the All Souls envelopes, the totals for both of these collections will be published next week. This Week s Second Collection, October 28 & 29 The second collection will be the All Souls Remembrance Collection. Next Week s Second Collection, November 4 & 5 The second collection will be the customary start of month collection for Major Maintenance. Wednesday, November 1st ALL SAINTS DAY, Holy Day of Obligation Holy Day Mass Schedule Vigil: Tuesday at 3:30pm Holy Day: Wednesday at 9:00am and 6:00pm Thursday, November 2nd ALL SOULS DAY All Souls Day Envelopes There are two tests and two tests only of love in this world. One is sacrifice, the other is remembering. November is the month, in the Catholic way of things, dedicated to the remembering of our beloved dead. Remembering those who have gone on before us marked with the sign of faith. The All Souls Envelopes with the names of our deceased loved ones will be placed on the High Altar and remain there throughout the month of November. For those parishioners using offertory envelops, an All Souls Day envelope is included in your set, otherwise they can be found on the tables by the church doors.
October 29, 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 $320.00 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 772-529-9127. 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 561-308-3724. Collection for the Box of Joy will be in front of the Education Building this weekend - Oct 28 and 29 before and after all masses. This is the only weekend to turn in your Box of Joy. The Knights are sincerely grateful for the generosity of our fellow parishioners! Notice of Open Positions Diocese of Palm Beach Interim Principal St. Luke Catholic School Administrative Assistant Pastoral Center Development Office Part Time Parish Bookkeeper Holy Spirit Director of Finance John Carroll High School For more information on the above positions, please see our job posting and application instructions at http:// www.diocesepb.org/job-listing St. Christopher Church November 7, 2017 At 7:00pm Doors open at 6:15pm Admission $20.00
Parish Contacts St. Christopher Staff Our Lady Queen of Peace, (561) 793-0711 St. Christopher Staff Bible Study Rosary Group Knights of Columbus Mary Stevens, Office Rev. Manager Aidan Hynes, As Pastor scheduled seasonally, Monday thru Friday David Nagy, Grand Knight Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper James Parrilli, Deacon watch the bulletin. 8:30 AM in the Church Rosary Group (772) 834-7917 Kathy Wildes, Parish Mary Secretary Stevens, Office Eric Manager Wolf, (772) 932-7969 Monday thru Friday at 8:30 Meetings AM in 1st the Tuesday Church each month, (772) 546-5150 Diane Busch, Parish Ken Bookkeeper and Connie Ziesman Charismatic 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. (772) 463-0858 Kathy Wildes, Parish Secretary Prayer Charismatic Group James F. Collins, F.I.C., St. Christopher Choir Prayer Group Bernadette Bernadette Lindell, Director Lindell, Director of Music Bingo Ministry Ken & Connie Ziesman Benefits Advisor, (772) 546-9910 Ken & Connie Ziesman, (772) 463-0858 Susan (561) 308-3724 Kirch, Coordinator Every of Religious Wednesday, Education doors open at (772) 463-0858 Tuesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room Bobby Duhon, 11:00 Custodian AM and play starts at 12:30 Tuesday 9:30 AM in the Council of PM in the Parish Hall Hospitality Room Catholic Women Religious Education William Busch, Maintenance Roxy LaChance, President, Legion of Mary Sue Kirch, Coordinator (772) 546-5150 Diocesan Cemetery Legion of Mary Meetings the 2nd Tuesday of Religious Education Sandra Johnson, (561) 729-3104 Kirch.susan@yahoo.com Our Lady Queen of Peace Sandra Johnson each month, Sept thru May, Wednesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room (772) 546-5150 St. Christopher Choir (561) 793-0711 (561) 729-3104 1 PM in the Parish Hall Wednesday 9:30 AM Bernadette Lindell, Director (561) 308-3724 in the Hospitality Christ Room Home Bound Ministry Child Society St. Rehearsals Vincent de on Paul Thursday at 7:00pm Senior (Oct. Singles thru Group Kathy Wildes, Director May) Financial Assistance Elizabeth McIntyre, (772) 463-0405 in Office Monday at 4:00pm I 772-546-5150 the Hospitality Room Christ Child Society (772) 546-2492 n the Hospitality Room. Meets the second Monday each month at 10:00 AM Monday thru Friday, For information, please contact Elizabeth McIntyre, (772) 463-0405 in Hospitality Room - October Nursing thru Home March Ministry 9 AM to 12 PM Religious Education Lois (772) 341-4654 Meets the second Monday Saturday, 10am at the Manors of each month at 10:00 AM Hobe Sound Please call, Thrift Sue Shop Kirch, (772) 546-5070 Coordinator of Religious Education In the Hospitality Knights Room St. Christopher Men s Group of Columbus 772-546-5150 Monday Kirch.susan@yahoo.com thru Saturday (772) 546-5150 October thru March Meet Saturday Morning, 7:30 AM David Nagy, Grand Knight (772) 834-7917 9 AM to 2 PM Deacon Jim Parrilli (561) 644-3721 Meetings 1st Tuesday each month, St. Vincent de Paul 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Financial Assistance Office (772) 546-2492 James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) 546-9910 Please Monday call the thru parish Friday, office 9 AM at to 772-546-5150 12 PM for information or to arrange any of the following: Anointing Thrift of the Shop Sick, (772) Baptism, 546-5070 Homebound Visits, Funeral Council Masses, Mass of Catholic Intentions, Women Marriages Monday thru Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM Roxy LaChance, President, Meetings the 2nd Tuesday each month, Sept thru May, Religious 1 PM in the Parish Hall St. Christopher Education Men s Coordinator: Ministry Susan Kirch 772-546-5150 Deacon Jim Parrilli kirch.susan@yahoo.com / Bill Flynn, Home Bound Ministry Meets Saturday mornings at 7:30am in the Hospitality Room. Call the parish office for info. Kathy Wildes, Director (772) 546-5150 October 29 Class, Protecting God s Children segment during class November 5 Class Compliance November Bible 12 Study Class (Protecting God s Children & Vulnerable Adults) As scheduled seasonally, watch the bulletin. Kathy Wildes, Administrator (772) 546-5150 Eric Wolf, (772) 932-7969 Ken Reminder: and Connie Ziesman, Class (772) is from 463-0858 10 am until 11:30am, please be on time. Nursing Home Ministry Class begins at 10 am with a gathering prayer and Saturday, dismissal 10am is at 11:30 at the am. Manors of Thank you to Bingo all the Catechists, assistants and office workers Hobe who Sound help Please to make call, our (772) program 546-5150 work. Every Wednesday, doors open at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 1st is All Saints Day. Thursday, November 2nd is All Souls Day. and play starts at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall Today is the last day to bring in your Box of Joy packages Thank you. Diocesan Cemetery Bishop Barbarito, Prayer for Protection from Storms This Week's 5 Questions: God our Father, Creator of the Universe 1. What and was Lord Esau's over skill? all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children 2. Where in (what thanksgiving city) were for the your apostles loving on Pentecost? care and protection. 3. Which Gospels tell the story of the Sermon on the Mount? We ask that you 4. keep While us people safe were from stoning all hurricanes Stephen, which who held may their threaten coats? us in the coming seasons. Protect 5. Who us from were all the fear 2 people and anxiety in the New of storms Testament and who give walked us an on ardent water? 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. 1. What was the first plague sent to the Egyptians? Blood (Exodus 7:20) 2. Which apostle did not want Jesus to wash his feet? Peter ( John 13:8) Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your 3. Which prophet was taken to heaven in a Chariot of fire? Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) Son, Who 4. As lives she and left, reigns what did with Rachael you and steal the from Holy her Spirit, father? one The household God, forever idols (Genesis and 31:19) ever. Amen. Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us. 5. In the Gospel of John, what are the first three words? In the beginning ( John 1:1)