April 19, 2014 - St. Christopher Catholic Church

“Hosanna
To the Son of David;
blessed is He who comes
in the name of the Lord;
hosanna in the highest.”
Matthew 21:9
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
April 13, 2014
St. Christopher Catholic Church
12001 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-5150, Office 772-546-8820, Fax www.stchrishs.com
stchris_office@bellsouth.net
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Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor ~ James Parrilli, Deacon
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
Sunday Noon Mass at 12:00 pm - January thru April
Confession Schedule: Friday, following the 9:00 am Mass or by appointment.
Saturday - April 12, 2014
3:30pm
Mary E. Dunn / Raymond Montgomery / Mary Van Buren / Intention of Nancy Finnegan
5:00pm
Joyce and Jeffrey Guzzi / Molly Ellenberger / McDonough Family / David Hayes
Palm Sunday - April 13, 2014
7:30am
People of St. Christopher / David P. Hayes / Ralph Scheidt /
Agnes Boyle
9:00am
The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / Paul Horvath /
Phillip Thompson / Agnes Boyle / Ralph Roberts
10:30am
Tony Amaral / Briana Lawson / Carmen Micale / Antoinetta Pulicelli
12:00pm
George Carrick / Kenny Lytle / Alexandra Petrozzo / Frank Petrozzo /
Joseph France
Monday - April 14, 2014
9:00am
Willaim Dean Aiken / Mona and Frank Mansell / Paulo Manciagli / Intention for Edward Lioen
Tuesday - April 15, 2014
9:00am
Christine Lynch / Thomas Egan / Craig Simpson / Joan Fiorito
Wednesday - April 16, 2014
9:00am
Vivian and Robert Rodgers / John and Catherine Ripp / Richard Stewart /
Mary and Francis Conny
Holy Thursday - April 17, 2014
6:00pm
NO MASS INTENTIONS ON HOLY THURSDAY
Good Friday - April 18, 2014
3:00pm
NO MASS INTENTIONS ON GOOD FRIDAY
Holy Saturday - April 19, 2014
8:00pm
The Christopher Devine Family
Easter Sunday - April 20, 2014
7:30am
People of St. Christopher / James Rusnak / Oscar and Marie Lavoie / Agnes Boyle
9:00am
Gary and Randal Giusfredi / Jessie Kazlowski / Rose Pennell / Tony Serra
10:30am
Marylou O'Malley / Stanley and Steven Sonntag / Mark Fenton / Majorie Fitzpatrick
12:00pm
Michael Hoynes / Edward Walsh / Norman Plude / Gail G. Brennan / Edward Blair
5:00pm
The Joseph Cross Family
The Altar Flowers This Week
The Sanctuary Candles This Week
No Altar Flowers during Lent.
In Loving Memory of Denyse and Sess requested by Jean.
Each year on this Sunday we follow the events of Jesus’ life from the
time he entered Jerusalem until the point where he was laid in the tomb
after his crucifixion. Jesus first entered Jerusalem riding a donkey amid
waving palm leaves. It was in Jerusalem that he foretold Judas’ betrayal,
Peter’s denial, and established the Eucharist at the Passover meal.
Jesus took his disciples into Gethsemane to pray, but they could not stay
awake with him. In the garden, Jesus was turned over to the authorities,
tried before the Sanhedrin, brought to Pilate, and sentenced to death.
When offered a choice during the festival to release a prisoner, the
people chose the release of Barabbas. Their choice was beyond Pilate’s
comprehension, so he symbolically washed his hands of the whole deal.
Jesus was turned over to the Roman authorities for crucifixion and
mocked by them. Finally, Jesus died on the cross. The earth darkened
and quaked. He was prepared quickly for burial and laid in the tomb.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 14 - 16, 2015
Confessions immediately following the 9:00am Mass
Holy Thursday, April 17, 2014
No Morning Mass Confessions 9:30 to 10:00am
6:00pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with procession to the Altar of Repose,
followed by Quiet Watching until 8:00pm. Confessions will be heard during this time.
Good Friday, April 18, 2014
No Morning Mass Confessions 9:30 to 10:00am
3:00pm Solemn Good Friday Service followed by confessions.
6:00pm Stations of the Cross, followed by confessions until 7:00pm.
Holy Saturday, April 19, 2014
Confessions 9:30 to 10:00am
8:00pm Solemn Mass of the Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014
Masses at 7:30am, 9:00am. 10:30am, 12:00 noon and 5:00pm
St. Christopher Catholic Church, Hobe Sound
St. Christopher's Council of Catholic Women
Women Together in Work and Prayer
Following 10:30 Mass on Sunday, April 27th, all CCW members will be going to the
Hobe Sound Country Club for brunch. Cost is $25.00. Please make checks payable
to “St. Christopher CCW”. For more information call Helen Fraas at 772-245-8259
or Bernice Simelunas at 772-546-0360.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“Help Us to Help Others”
April 19, 2014
Meet in the parish hall.
Doors open at 9:30 am and the hunt starts promptly at 10:00 am.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
It is through your contributions to
the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry’s
monthly collection, your donations
of usable clothing, bedding, furniture, household
items, and non-perishable foods for the pantry, that
we are able to provide this vital ministry. Your
continued support insures our continued support of
those in need of our assistance.
Store Hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am to 2 pm
and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm.
Donations and volunteers are always welcome and
always needed. Please call for information:
772-546-5070.
Volunteers are needed for the Easter Egg Hunt; everyone is
welcome! Maybe there are high school students or
confirmation candidates who need volunteer / service hours.
Call Jodi Bubla at 772-214-7641 for information or to join in!
Bel Canto Singers
Spring Concert at St. Christopher
on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 pm, doors
open at 2:15 pm. No admission,
a free will offering will be taken
with a suggested donation of $10.00.
Watch the bulletin for details.
Remember St. Christopher in your will.
April 13, 2014
Palm Sunday
Collection Totals
April 5 & 6
Combined Offertory & Major Maintenance ···················· $28,833.00
Last Year ································································· $32,117.00
Second Collections
April 12 & 13
The second collection will be used for our Easter flowers.
April 19 & 20
The second collection will be used for the Rice Bowl Collection.
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“Give to the Most High as He has given to you,
generously, according to your means.”
~ Sirach 35: 7 - 9
Mark Your Calendar for the
Annual Chrism Mass
As part of Holy Week, on April 15 at
11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius
Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens, the
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito,
Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach,
will celebrate the traditional Catholic
Chrism Mass with priests from the
Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach.
During the Chrism Mass, Bishop
Barbarito will bless the three oils* that
will be used for sacramental purposes
during the next year throughout all of
the diocese’s 53 churches and missions.
In addition to the blessing, the priests will
renew their vows and those with
significant ordination anniversaries will
be recognized.
For questions please contact:
communications@diocesepb.org or
561-775-9529
The Lord’s Passion
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope
True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing the eyes of our
heart on Jesus crucified and recognizing in him our own humanity.
The earth — our earthly nature — should tremble at the suffering of
its Redeemer. The rocks — the hearts of unbelievers — should burst
asunder. The dead, imprisoned in the tombs of their mortality, should
come forth, the massive stones now ripped apart. Foreshadowing of
the future resurrection should appear in the holy city, the Church of
God: what is to happen to our bodies should now take place in our
hearts.
No one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the cross.
No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ. His prayer brought
benefit to the multitude that raged against him. How much more does
it bring to those who turn to him in repentance. Ignorance has been
destroyed, obstinacy has been overcome. The sacred blood of Christ
has quenched the flaming sword that barred access to the tree of life.
The age-old night of sin has given place to the true light.
The Christian people are invited to share the riches of paradise. All
who have been reborn have the way open before them to return to
their native land, from which they had been exiled. Unless indeed,
they close off for themselves, the path that could be opened before by
the faith of a thief on a cross.
St. Christopher Choir
Bernadette Lindell, Director
(561) 575-6890
Religious Education
Sue Kirch, Director of Rel Ed
Kirch.susan@yahoo.com
(772) 546-5150
St. Vincent de Paul
Office (772) 546-2492
Hours M-F from 8:30 to 12noon
Thrift Shop (772) 546-5070
Monday - Friday, 9 to 2
Saturday, 9—1
Diocesan Cemetery
Our Lady Queen of Peace
(561) 793-0711
Knights of Columbus
Joe Daukantas, Grand Knight
(772) 546-4818
Meetings 1st Tuesday each
month, 7:30 PM
in the Parish Hall.
James F. Collins, F.I.C.,
Benefits Advisor
(772) 546-9910
April 13, 2014
Palm Sunday
St. Christopher Religious Education
Sue Kirch - contact info: Kirch.Susan@yahoo.com
Religious education classes meet from 10:00 am to 11:15 am
April 13--class April 20--no class Easter Sunday April 27--final class
April 30--Wednesday- First Communion Rehearsal at 6pm
May 2nd--Friday- Confirmation Rehearsal
Our students participated in the April 4th Stations of the cross. First graders as
well as the older students took part in this prayer service. Parents and
grandparents accompanied them and assisted in the readings.
The teachers and students move beyond their own classes for activities. The 7th
graders have been buddies for the first graders as they learn about the Mass. The
third graders wrote letters to those preparing to receive sacraments this year.
They offered prayers for them as they continue to learn about their sacrament.
Parents have offered support and assistance when needed to make the program
a success. Won't you consider joining us to help this program grow and prosper?
Please keep us in your prayers.
Council of Catholic Women
Bernice Simelunas, President,
Meetings the 2nd Tuesday
each month, Sep thru May,
1 PM in the Hospitality Room
Nursing Home Ministry
Saturday , 10am
at the Manors of Hobe Sound
Please call, 772-546-5150
Rosary Group
Monday thru Friday
8:30 AM in the Church
Bingo
Every Wednesday
12:30 PM in the Parish Hall
Charismatic Prayer Group
Help to support All Saints School by clipping
and bringing in product labels that support education!
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Ken & Connie Ziesman
(772) 463-0858
Tuesday 9:30 AM in the
Hospitality Room
1759 Indian Creek Parkway | Jupiter, FL 33458
561-748-8994 | www.allsaintsjupiter.org
Grade Range: PreK-8th Year Opened: 2003 |
Number of Students: 465 | Tuition Range: $7,280-$9,200
Legion of Mary
Highlights: Founded in 2003 and situated on a spacious campus, All Saints Catholic School is
the first inter-parochial school in the Diocese of Palm Beach educating students in PreKindergarten through eighth grade. iPads for students will be implemented on a 1:1 ratio
throughout the school beginning 2013-2014. The school is committed to developing responsible citizens by promoting academic success and preparing students for high school and beyond. All Saints encourages students to open their hearts to the Lord, their minds to learning,
and their talents toward service to others.
Wednesday 9:30 AM
in the Hospitality Room
Prayer Group
Thursday 9:30 AM
in the Hospitality Room
Christ Child Society
Kathleen Brannigan
(772) 546-3217
Meets the second Monday
each month at 10:00 AM
In the Hospitality Room.
Come change your child’s future! Please call the school for a private tour.
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