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St. Christopher Catholic Church Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F.,
Pastor
12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-5150, office
772-546-8820, fax Email: [email protected] Website:
www.stchrishs.com
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Weekday
Mass: Monday through Friday at 9:00am
Confessions on Friday, following the 9:00am Mass or by
appointment Saturday Vigil Masses: 3:30pm and 5:00pm Sunday Masses:
7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am
November 18, 2018
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Altar Flowers
For the parish family of St. Christopher Church.
Sanctuary Candles
For the parish family of St. Christopher Church.
Saturday, November 17, 2018 3:30 PM † Mary E. Dunn / † Eric P.
Becker / † John Hasson / † Shirley Maurer
5:00 PM † Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / † Sylvia Michaels / †
William Brennan / † Kate Bowyer / † Rose Scura
Sunday, November 18, 2018 7:30 AM † Robert Keller / † Doris
Neville / Intention of Deacon James Parrilli / Intention of People
of St. Christopher
9:00 AM † The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / † Theresa
Goffred / † Frederick Sheets / † The Oakley Family
10:30 AM † James Dolan / † Robert Charles Matey / Intention of
Mariner Sands Prayer Group / † Living and Deceased Members of the
Keegan & Gilligan families
Monday, November 19, 2018 9:00 AM † Jane Bohan / † Living &
Deceased Members of the Thomas Bohan Family / † Elizabeth Elwer / †
Christopher Conway
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 9:00 AM † Nancy Slattery / Intention
of Kim DiCioccio / Intention of Brian Dugan Jr / Intention of Keane
& Muldoon Families
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:00 AM † Virginia Tierney / †
Jessie Kazlowski / † Vincent Kazlowski / † Rosemary DiBartolo
Thursday, November 22, 2018 9:00 AM † Mary Belle Regan / † Carol
Hood / † Katie Shaffran / † Michael Hoynes
Friday, November 23, 2018 9:00 AM † Steve Adam Fuchila / † Mary
Kathleen Fox / † James Daly / Living and Deceased Members of the
Francis Brennan Family
Saturday, November 24, 2018 3:30 PM † Joseph McDermott / †
Claudia and Nicholas Sabatino / † Rose and Sandy Quartto / † Joyce
Schoening
5:00 PM † Mary Ann Ammerman / † Elizabeth and Julian Matkowski /
Intention of the McDonough Family / Intention of Special
Intention
Sunday, November 25, 2018 7:30 AM † William J. Pipota / † Henry
Diodati / † Domenic Raiola / Intention of People of St.
Christopher
9:00 AM † Lois Morahan / † Karen Stuart Herrick / † Thelma
Couture / Intention of Kim Bartoli
10:30 AM † The Schaefgen and Hill Families / † Robert and
Kathryn Dimmitt / † Mark Morgan / † Betty Kelly
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November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
The parish clergy and staff
Wish everyone a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
The parish office will be closed on
Thursday, November 22nd
and Friday, November 23rd in
observance of the holiday.
Today’s Liturgy First Reading, Daniel 12:1-3 Daniel prophesies
about the judgment of the last days.
Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 16:5,8,9-10,11 God protects us and
shows us the path of life.
Second Reading, Hebrews 10:11-14,18 Jesus’ offering for sin has
made all to be consecrated perfect forever.
Gospel Reading, Mark 13:24-32 Jesus teaches about the signs of
the coming of the Son of Man.
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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, November 10 / 11,
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$21,327.00
Last year.
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22,285.00
Campaign for Human Development, November 10 / 11
.......................... $5,065.00
Last year.
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5,011.00
This Week’s Second Collection, November 18, The second
collection will be for our annual Giving Tree Collection.
Next Week’s Second Collection, November 25, The second
collection will be for be the customary end of month collection for
St. Vincent de Paul.
Please call the parish office at 772-546-5150 for information or
to arrange any of the following: Anointing of the Sick, Baptism,
Homebound Visits, Mass Intentions, Marriages, or Funeral / Memorial
Masses
WELCOME
Thank you for attending Mass with us today, we are glad you
came!
Fr. Aidan Hynes and the parish family of St. Christopher would
like to welcome all of our visitors and new members.
The Knights of Columbus Breakfast Please join the Knights for
Breakfast in the Parish Hall after all Masses
on Sunday November 18th.
Breakfast is still just $6 for adults and $4 for children under
12.
($2 extra for eggs cooked your way or French toast)
Knights of Columbus Golf Outing The 25th Annual Father Manning
Memorial Charity Golf Outing held November 10th was a big success,
and always our biggest fundrais-er! All proceeds go toward
charitable works. A heartfelt Thank You to our Sponsors, Patrons,
Golfers, and Volunteers! We respectfully ask our fellow
Parishioners to patronize our wonderful sponsors throughout the
year. Sponsor booklets are available at the Church doors, at select
businesses, or from any Brother Knight. Join us in letting the
Sponsors know they are appreciated!
“Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest.
Knights of Columbus free event open to children and young adults
age 5 – 14. Application forms available in the Church Office,
CCD
Office, or from Mike Skinner (772-341-9693, call 8-11 am
weekdays or anytime weekends). Posters due Sunday December 9th in
the
Parish Hall after any Mass. Awards distributed Sunday December
16th in the CCD Building before classes.
The Giving Tree Collection, This Week, November 17 & 18
For many years now our parish has participated magnificently in
the Giving Tree collection, to benefit needy children at Christmas.
Again this year, we will take up a special second collection this
week,
November 17th/18th.
The proceeds of this collection will help purchase specific toys
and gifts for children in the lake parishes of Pahokee and Belle
Glade, as well as our own parish community of St. Christopher. So,
let us all pull together again this year and gladden the heart of a
child.
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November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
THIS WEEKEND
Sunday November 18th The St. Christopher Council of Catholic
Women
will be hosting a bake sale after all the Masses in the
Hospitality Room. You won’t want to miss it!!
TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR DO YOU NEED A FAITH LIFT
IF SO, Join us in our 16th year of Scripture Study as we
investigate "The Letter to the Hebrews".
The letter is arguably the greatest Christian sermon ever
preached or written. The author described his work as a "Message
of
Encouragement". Just What We Need !! Our study will begin on
Tuesday, Jan 22nd and
continue every Tuesday for the next 8 weeks ending on March 5th.
You have a choice of 2 sessions the first after
AM Mass at 9:30am till 11am and in the evening from 7pm till
8:30pm. Morning sessions are in the large hall behind the church
and the evening class will be held in the Hospitality
room across from the office. There is a $20 fee for books and
study aides.
Please call Ken or Connie Ziesman at 772-463-0858 to
register.
St. Christopher Church is pleased to present… Celtic Angels
Christmas
Monday, December 3, 2018
Show starts at 7:00pm – Doors open at 6:15pm
Admission $25.00 at the door.
Call 772-546-5150 for information.
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.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING
• Gently Used Clothing
• Household Items
• Furniture We always need food donations for our food
pantry.
The Christ Child Society of Stuart 29th Annual Christmas
Luncheon
Monday, December 3, 2018 Festivities begin at 11am - Luncheon at
12 Noon
Musical Entertainment by The Children's Choir of Hope Rural
School
Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction, Vendor Shopping (not all vendors
accept credit cards)
Mariner Sands Country Club — $60.00 per person Please RSVP by
November 26 to Mrs. Thomas Cote 772-283-6959
All proceeds go to needy children of our area.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
TH AT 5:00 P.M. MASS
Rehearsals for the music and play portion of the children’s
Christmas Pageant will be as follows:
Thursday, December 6th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This will be a rehearsal for the play portion only and will be
in the church.
Tuesday, December 11
th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the church.
This will be a rehearsal for the music and the play portion.
Wednesday, December 19th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This will be a
dress rehearsal and will be held 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 music.
If you would like your child to participate in the play
portion
of the pageant, please contact Mrs. Cindy Paluszek at
561-308-4709, or Mrs. Terri Christina at 772-486-9372.
Roles and costumes for the play will be assigned at the first
rehearsal.
All children interested in participating in the pageant must
attend all the rehearsals.
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St. Christopher Catholic Church, Contacts
Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch
772-546-5150 ext: 2010, Sunday Mornings 8:00am to 11:00am
[email protected]
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Classes
Classes have been busy learning the Beatitudes and
Commandments.
The Knights of Columbus have a Poster Contest entitled "Keep
Christ in Christmas". Entry forms are available on Sunday
Morning.
Advent is about to begin. Think about a special prayer or
practice for your family during this Season which prepares us
for the Christmas Season.
This Week's 5 Questions:
1. Name Rachel's Father. 2. What did Satan promise to Jesus if
he would give him worship? 3. Following the flood, how many times
did Noah send out a dove? 4. What was the metal in the helmets worn
by David and Goliath?
5. Who is the only full brother of Benjamin?
Last Week’s 5 Questions:
1. What are the stories called that Jesus told to teach a
lesson? Parables (Matthew 13:35) 2. What is sharper than a
two-edged sword? God's Word (Hebrews 4:12)
3. Where does it say that a man should not let the sun set on
his anger? Ephesians (Ephesians 4:26) 4. What name did God give to
Jacob? Israel (Genesis 35:9-10)
5. Name the musical instrument played by David. Harp (1 Samuel
16:23)
St. Christopher Staff Mary Stevens, Office Manager
Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Secretary
(772) 546-5150
St. Christopher Choir Bernadette Lindell, Director
(561) 308-3724
Religious Education Sue Kirch, Coordinator of Religious
Education
[email protected] (772) 546-5150
St. Vincent de Paul
Financial Assistance Office (772) 546-2492
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thrift Shop (772) 546-5070 Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00
PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bible Study
As scheduled seasonally, watch the bulletin.
Eric Wolf, (772) 932-7969 Ken and Connie Ziesman
(772) 463-0858
Bingo
Every Wednesday, doors open at 11:00 AM and play starts at 12:30
PM in the Parish Hall
Diocesan Cemetery Our Lady Queen of Peace
(561) 793-0711
Senior Singles Group 1st Monday at 1:00 PM In the Hospitality
Room.
October-April For information, please contact
Lois at (772) 341-4654
St. Christopher Men’s Group
Meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8:00 AM
Call the Parish Office 772-546-5150
Rosary Group
Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM in the Church
Charismatic
Prayer Group Ken & Connie Ziesman
(772) 463-0858 Tuesday 9:30 AM in the
Hospitality Room
Legion of Mary
Sandra Johnson (561) 729-3104
Wednesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room
Knights of Columbus Eric Wolf, Grand Knight
(772) 932-7969 Meetings 1st Tuesday each
month, 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) 546-9910
Council of
Catholic Women Linda Duggan, President,
508-272-0914 Meetings the 2nd Tuesday
each month, Sept thru May, 1 PM in the Parish Hall
Home Bound Ministry
Kathy Wildes, Director 772-546-5150
Nursing Home Ministry
2nd Saturday, 10AM at the Manors of Hobe Sound
Please call, 772-546-5150
