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St. Christopher
Catholic Church 12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-5150, office 772-546-8820, fax [email protected] Website: www.stchrishs.com
Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor James Parrilli, Deacon
Office Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
November 12, 2017
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Please Remember St. Christopher Parish In Your Will
Saturday, November 11, 2017 3:30 PM † Maryellen Castellano / † Capt. Anthony Joseph / † Eileen Brookes / Intention of Michelle Walsh / † Tony Curcio
5:00 PM † Anne McAllister / † James Daly / † John Condon / † Jeanette Marino
Sunday, November 12, 2017 7:30 AM † Suzanne Merkelbach / † The Amatrano & Mitchell Families / † Marianne Martin / † Joseph G. Gatti
9:00 AM † Dorothy Dekeglaer / † Deceased Members of the Thai & Luu Families / † Bob Condon † Chuck McKenney / Intention of Tony Carballo
10:30 AM † Alex McTigue / † Stephen Gervais / † Judy Damiano / † Mary Ambrosio
Monday, November 13, 2017 9:00 AM † Joy Lichten / † John Gallagher / † Patty Olgeaty / Intention of Bud Miller Family
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:00 AM † Richard Minnium / † Anthony and Grace Ponsiglione / † Henry Mulholland / † Joseph G. Gatti
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:00 AM † Thomas Egan / † Dr. Richard Santo / † Arthur Reed / Intention of the Sheehy and Lawlor Families
Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:00 AM † Marilyn Kavanagh / † Hector Bertrand / † Patricia McConnell / Intention of Al and Anne Marie Bruno 60th Wedding Anniversary
Friday, November 17, 2017 9:00 AM † Sylvia Michaels / † Mary Belle Regan / † Arthur McGrath / Intention of Glenn Eugster
Saturday, November 18, 2017 3:30 PM † John Condon / † Mary Dunn / † Joseph McDermott / † Adeline Peck
5:00 PM † Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / † Noel Kingston / Special Intention / Intention of Living and Deceased Members of the McDonough Family
Sunday, November 19, 2017 7:30 AM † The Preisser and Grimm Families / † Dee Celona / Intention of Peg McDonald / † Tony Kozemski
9:00 AM † The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / † Jane Bohan / † John Bergen / † Ted Danforth
10:30 AM † Teresa Keller / † Chuck McKenney / † James Dolan / † Clarence Liggio
Altar Flowers
The St. Christopher parish family.
Sanctuary Candles In loving memory of Jack Heyer
as requested by Rosemarie Heyer.
November 12, 2017
First Reading, Wisdom 6:12-16 Wisdom will come to those who seek it.
Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 63:2,3-4,5-6,7-8 Our souls are thirsting for God.
Second Reading, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 God will raise all those who have died.
Gospel Reading, Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, teaching his disciples the importance of being prepared to receive the Kingdom of Heaven.
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus talks about what it means to be prepared to receive the Kingdom of Heaven. This week’s reading follows a series of warnings and predictions by Jesus about the coming of the Son of Man. Jesus wants his disciples to understand that the exact day and time cannot be predicted. He teaches the disciples that they must remain vigilant so that they will not be caught unprepared.
When thinking about the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, it is important to consider the first-century wedding traditions of Palestine. Scholars tell us that it was the custom of the day for young maidens—friends and family members of the bride—to meet the bridegroom when he came to bring his bride to her new home.
As with many of Jesus’ parables, several levels of interpretation are possible. In last week’s Gospel, we heard Jesus warn against following the example of the Pharisees and scribes. If read in the context of early Christianity’s struggle to define itself against Pharisaic Judaism, this parable is a continuing critique of Judaism. It suggests that the Jewish leaders were like the foolish virgins, unprepared to meet Jesus, the bridegroom of Israel.
In the chapter preceding this parable, however, Jesus warns about the destruction of Jerusalem, the tribulation of the end times, and the coming of the Son of Man. When read in this context, today’s parable is a warning to the Christian community to remain vigilant and prepared to receive Jesus, the Son of Man who will return at the end of time. This interpretation is supported by the reference to the delay of the bridegroom. The Christian community for whom Matthew wrote this Gospel was coming to terms with the realization that the promise of Jesus’ return would not be fulfilled within their lifetimes. The question remains for us to ask ourselves, Are we ready to receive Jesus? Will we be prepared to receive him?
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Adults: When have you regretted that you did not look ahead and foresee the consequences of an action?
Children: Is there something coming up this week that you could be better prepared for? What might happen if you do not prepare?
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 and Major Maintenance, November 4 & 5 ·········································································· $26,779.00
Last year ······································································································································ 26,177.00
All Saint’s Collection ····················································································································· $4,742.00
Last year ······································································································································· 4,698.00 This Week’s Second Collection, November 11 & 12
The second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
Next Week’s Second Collection, November 18 & 19 The second collection will be the annual Giving Tree Collection.
Weekend of November 18th and 19th
The children of St. Philip Benizi Parish will be here! The young people of St. Philip Benizi Parish in Belle Glade will be selling hand-crafted, olive wood rosaries, crucifixes and Christmas ornaments at all the Masses. All proceeds will go directly to funding our upcoming January Leadership Retreat at the Salesian Marian Shrine in Stony Point, New York and our mission trip to Haiti in February to serve at the house of the abandoned in Cap-Haitiens run by the Missionaries of the Poor. There will be 20 young people participating in these events.
The items being sold come directly from Bethlehem in the Holy Land. A Catholic family, the Giacaman’s, are the producers of these products. Our purchasing of these items provide much needed jobs and a livelihood for the dwindling Christian population in the Middle-East. It, also, allows us to participate in retreats and mission trips to serve God’s special friends, the poorest of the poor. Your support is deeply appreciated.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
Area churches are gathering to worship and give thanks to GOD!
Service will be held at St. Christopher this year.
Please bring can goods for local food pantries.
The Giving Tree Collection
Next Week, November
18 & 19
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 next weekend, November 19th & 20th. 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.
November 12, 2017
Choir rehearsals on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m.
In the Hospitality Room. 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.
Veterans Day, November 11 The parish office wishes all Veterans a most blessed day!
Our Local VFW Post will be here
with poppies this weekend.
The Knights of Columbus will be selling the Christmas magnets on
Sunday, November 12th at their breakfast.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast Sunday, November 12th following all the Sunday Masses.
$6.00 per person. They are also ready to cook eggs / omelets your way or French toast for $2.00 more. Don’t miss out on
this great opportunity to support our Knights and enjoy a terrific breakfast with good friends!
Council of
Catholic Women
November 14, General
Meeting at 1:00pm
Theme: Supporting
our Troops
Bring black socks (mostly cotton) -
to be sent to our troops.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT!!!
CELTIC ANGELS
Wednesday December 13, 2017
Show starts at 7:00PM
Doors open at 6:15pm Admission at the door, $25.00
Celtic Angels Christmas captivates
audiences of all ages with the magic of Christmas in an awe
inspiring show which encompasses vocal and
instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with spectacular
world class champion Irish dancing.
Featuring the beautiful vocal quintet Sheeva.
Sheeva members: Victoria Kenney,
Megan Cassidy, Rachel Smyth, Elmear McCarthy and Karen Tynan
all hail from Ireland.
Parish Contacts
Bishop Barbarito, Prayer for Protection from Storms
God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection.
We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us in the coming seasons. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in
Your love and mercy.
You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety.
Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us.
St. Christopher Staff Rev. Aidan Hynes, Pastor James Parrilli, Deacon
Mary Stevens, Office Manager Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Parish Secretary
Bernadette Lindell, Director of Music Ministry Susan Kirch, Coordinator of Religious Education
Bobby Duhon, Custodian William Busch, Maintenance
(772) 546-5150
St. Christopher Choir Bernadette Lindell, Director (561) 308-3724
Rehearsals on Thursday at 7:00pm (Oct. thru May) in the Hospitality Room
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 AM to 12 PM
Thrift Shop (772) 546-5070 Monday thru Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM
St. Christopher Men’s Ministry Deacon Jim Parrilli / Bill Flynn,
Meets Saturday mornings at 7:30am in the Hospitality Room. Call the parish office for info.
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
Rosary Group Monday thru Friday at 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
Christ Child Society Elizabeth McIntyre, (772) 463-0405
Meets the second Monday each month at 10:00 AM in the Hospitality Room - October thru March
Knights of Columbus David Nagy, Grand Knight (772) 834-7917
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 Roxy LaChance, President,
Meetings the 2nd Tuesday each month, Sept thru May, 1 PM in the Parish Hall
Home Bound Ministry Kathy Wildes, Director (772) 546-5150
Compliance (Protecting God’s Children & Vulnerable Adults)
Kathy Wildes, Administrator (772) 546-5150
Nursing Home Ministry Saturday, 10am at the Manors of
Hobe Sound Please call, (772) 546-5150
Parish Contacts
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, Funeral Masses, Mass Intentions, Marriages
St. Christopher Staff Mary Stevens, Office Manager
Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Parish 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 AM to 12 PM
Thrift Shop (772) 546-5070 Monday thru Saturday
9 AM to 2 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 Monday at 4:00pm
In the Hospitality Room. For information, please contact
Lois at (772) 341-4654
St. Christopher Men’s Group Meet Saturday Morning, 7:30 AM
Deacon Jim Parrilli (561) 644-3721
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
Christ Child Society
Elizabeth McIntyre, (772) 463-0405 Meets the second Monday each month at 10:00 AM In the Hospitality Room
October thru March
Knights of Columbus David Nagy, Grand Knight
(772) 834-7917 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
Roxy LaChance, President, 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 Saturday, 10am at the Manors of
Hobe Sound Please call, 772-546-5150
Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch 772-546-5150 [email protected]
November 12 Class
November 19 Class
November 26 No Class—Thanksgiving Break
Reminder: Class is from 10 am until 11:30am, please be on time.
All students have been invited to participate in the "Keep Christ in Christmas" Poster Contest. The Contest is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. More information is available at the Religious Education Office on Sunday Mornings. The Deadline in December 3rd. Our classes are starting to look at the New Liturgical Year with beautiful Liturgical Calendars in each room. The First Sunday of December will be the beginning of Advent. As we look forward to the new Liturgical year, we will focus the Weekly Questions on some other topics and allow the Bible Questions to take a short break.
This Week's 5 Questions:
1. Whose daughter did Jesus raise from the dead? 2. Who was the first to tell the disciples that Jesus was not in the tomb?
3. Which of the plagues on Egypt was the plague of hail? 4. How old was Sarah when God promised her a son by the next year?
5. Which of the plagues of Egypt was the plague of frogs?
Last Week’s 5 Questions:
1. How much silver did Judas receive to betray Jesus? 30 pieces (Matthew 26:14-15) 2. Who tricked Samson into revealing the secret of his strength? Delilah ( Judges 16:18)
3. Name the garden where God placed the first man. Eden ( Genesis2:15) 4. Who was it who told Zacharias to name his son "John"? The Angel Gabriel (Luke 1:13, 19)
5. Where in the Bible do we find the story of Creation? Genesis ( Genesis 1:1-31)
