12001 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-5150, Office 772-546-8820, Fax www.stchrishs.com [email protected]Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mass Schedule: Monday thru Friday, Daily Mass at 9:00 am Saturday, Vigil Mass at 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm Sunday, Morning Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 10:30 am (February—April 2019, 12:00 Noon Mass on Sunday) Confession Schedule: Friday, following the 9:00 am Mass or by appointment .
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12001 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-5150, Office 772-546-8820, Fax
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Mass Schedule: Monday thru Friday, Daily Mass at 9:00 am
Saturday, Vigil Mass at 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm Sunday, Morning Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 10:30 am
(February—April 2019, 12:00 Noon Mass on Sunday)
Confession Schedule: Friday, following the 9:00 am Mass or by appointment.
Saturday, December 15, 2018 3:30 PM † Mary E. Dunn / † William Ward / † James F. Dooner, Sr. / † Grace P. Crilley
5:00 PM † Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / † Thomas Egan / Intention of the McDonough Family /
† Deceased Members of the Droesch and Florence Families
Sunday, December 16, 2018 7:30 AM † Emma Shea Patmore / † Peter Schultz / † Rosemary DiBartolo /
Intention of People of St. Christopher
9:00 AM † Joe Zarro / † The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / † Tony and Dennis Serra /
† Joseph Konigsberger
10:30 AM † Edward T. Croke / † James Schell / † Bobby Matthews / † Robert and Kathryn Dimmitt
Monday, December 17, 2018 9:00 AM † Elinor McCarthy / † Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Chapin / † The Hynes Family Cappamore / † Robert Gorman
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 9:00 AM † Kathryn Voelker / † Rubino and Emma Letteriello / † Artie Blind / Intention of Irene Anzalone
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 9:00 AM † Jane Bohan / † Carol Stearns / † Jacqueline Roberti /
Intention of Living & Deceased Members of the Thomas Bohan Family
Thursday, December 20, 2018 9:00 AM † Rita Wildes / † Noreen McColgan / † Mary Lou Kennedy / † Peggy June Boyd
Friday, December 21, 2018 9:00 AM † Mildred Harmon / † Pauline and Santo Golfo / † A.C. Paradis / † Sam Welch
Saturday, December 22, 2018 3:30 PM † Matthew Kohler / † Paul Kohler / † Paul Houde / † The Fitzpatrick and Donovan Families
5:00 PM † The Keenan Family / † Elinor Littlefield / † Elizabeth Matkowski / Special Intention
Sunday, December 23, 2018 7:30 AM † Robert Keller / † Barbara Walker / † Bieniewicz Family / Intention of People of St. Christopher
9:00 AM † Adeline Tieri / † Leo and Alfred Di Monda / † Lois Morahan / † Kancar Family
10:30 AM † The Schaefgen and Hill Families / † Joseph Konigsberger / † Robert and Kathryn Dimmitt /
Intention of The Soroka Family
Special Intention
for the Parish Family
of St. Christopher Catholic Church
In Loving Memory
of the Fleming and Patten Families
as Requested by Anne Sylvia
First Reading, Zephaniah 3:14-18a A savior is promised to Israel.
Responsorial Psalm, Isaiah 12:2-3,4,5-6 A song of praise to God our savior
Second Reading, Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice always because the Lord is near
Gospel Reading, Luke 3:10-18 John the Baptist teaches the path of repentance
and announces Christ.
This Sunday's Gospel continues last week's focus on John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Christ. Recall that last week's reading described John's appearance in the desert and established his connection with the prophetic tradition of Israel. If we were to read Luke's Gospel continuously, we would learn about John the Baptist challenging the crowds who came to him and calling upon them to show evidence of their repentance. John tells his listeners that they cannot rely on their lineage as Israelites because children of Abraham can be raised up from stones. Repentance, rather, must be observable in one's actions. Here, Luke is continuing to set up two important themes of his Gospel message: the Christian faith is expressed in one's actions, and the call to salvation is extended to everyone, Jews and Gentiles.
In today's Gospel reading, the crowds ask John the Baptist for specifics. What evidence of repentance is required? John replies by naming concrete actions: crowds should share their food and cloaks; tax collectors should be just; soldiers should act fairly. The concern for justice is a hallmark of Luke's Gospel.
When the crowd begins to wonder if John the Baptist might be the Messiah, John interprets his baptism and makes it clear that his ministry is in preparation for the Messiah. John the Baptist knows his place and role in God's plan of salvation. By encouraging the crowd to act similarly in accordance with their stations in life, John's teaching suggests that each person has a role to play in God's salvation. It is the great mystery of our salvation that God permits and even asks for human cooperation in his divine plans.
The third Sunday of Advent is also called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” This name is taken from the entrance antiphon for Sunday's Mass, which is also echoed in today's second reading from the Paul's letter to the Philippians. Some people mark this Sunday by lighting a pink candle instead of a purple one on their Advent wreath. It is a reminder that the Advent season is a season of joy because our salvation is already at hand.
Dollars and Sense “Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously, according to your means.” ~ Sirach 35: 7 - 9
Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, .............................................................................................. $ 4,517.00 Last Year ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5,017.00
Offertory, December 8 / 9 ...................................................................................................................................... $ 21,043.00 Last Year ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20,012.00
Second Collection: Retired Religious ................................................................................................................... $ 9,582.00 Last Year ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9,412.00
This Week’s Second Collection December 15 / 16 The Second Collection will be for St. Christopher Religious Education
Next Week’s Second Collection November December 22 / 23 The Second Collection will be for Christmas flowers.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at
St. Christopher Church
Concerts
January 25, 2019 Ronan Tynan
March 14, 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Concert
April 29, 2019 Emmet Cahill
Knights of Columbus Dinners
January 26, 2019 Steak Dinner
February 23, 2019 TBA
March 30, 2019 TBA
Watch the bulletin for details!
The Knights of Columbus Breakfast This Week!!!
Please join the Knights for Breakfast in the
Parish Hall after all Masses on Sunday December 16.
Breakfast is still
$6 for adults $4 for children under 12.
($2 extra for eggs cooked your way or
French toast)
Santa will be at the December breakfast!!!
Thank You, Thank You!
The Members of St. Vincent de Paul extend a warm thank you to you, the Parishioners of St. Christopher Church,
for all your generous support throughout the year and wish you a
Blessed Christmas season.
Confessions, in preparation for Christmas
Confessions will be heard immediately following the 9:00am Mass on:
Wednesday, December 19th Thursday, December 20th
Friday, December 21st Monday, December 24th
Christmas Eve, December 24th Vigil Masses: 3:30pm, 5:00pm, and 9:00pm
The 5:00pm Mass is our special children’s Mass with Christmas Pageant.
The 9:00pm Mass is preceded by the singing of Christmas Carols, led by our Choir, beginning at 8:30pm.
Christmas Day, December 25th Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am
Rehearsals for the music and play portions of the children’s Christmas Pageant will be as follows:
Wednesday, December 19th, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, This will be a dress rehearsal and will be in the church.
All children are invited to sing in the choir. Please call Bernadette Lindell at 561-308-3724 with any questions concerning the choir / music portion. Please call Mrs. Cindy Paluszek at 561-308-4709 or Mrs. Terri Christina at 772-486-9372 with
any questions concerning the play portion. Roles and costumes for the play will be assigned at the first rehearsal.
All children interested in participating in the pageant must attend all of the rehearsals.
Upcoming Calendar
Sunday, December 16 Class
Sunday, December 23, Christmas Break, No Class
Sunday, December 30 New Year Break, No Class
We are now celebrating the Third Week of Advent. Three candles are lit. The third candle is pink to remind us that Christmas is almost here.
Remember that in the Church, Christmas Season begins at the end of Advent and continues into January. While all around us the sights and sounds of Christmas may be disappearing, for us it is just beginning.
Remember the reason for this Holy Season.
Students have sent entries to the Knights of Columbus for the Essay contest and for the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest. We are awaiting the announcement of the winners.
BINGO
Come and enjoy the fun of playing Bingo on Wednesday afternoons in St. Christopher’s Parish Hall. Doors open at 11:00 AM.
All paper programs start at 12:30 PM.
TWO JACK POTS! PICKLE JAR! LOTS OF FUN!
Our Parish Hall is air conditioned and smoke free. Hot dogs and chips, coffee, soft drinks, and snacks are available. Support your parish BINGO – and bring a friend!
There will be Bingo on December 26th and January 2, 2019
