St. Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church |
| 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 Phone: 504-837-8214 |
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, and 11 a.m. (6 p.m. on 2nd Sunday, CYO) Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri.: 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Feast: 6:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. Confession: Saturday, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Contact the rectory to make an appointment for other times. Sacrament of the Sick: Second Saturday of the month following the 4 p.m. Mass Adoration Chapel: Mon.-Fri., 8:00-1:00 Novena: Tues., following the 6:30 a.m. Mass |
| MASS SCHEDULE |
Rev. Frank Candalisa, Pastor e-mail: pastor@stchristopherano.com Rev. Raymond Igbogidi, Parochial Vicar e-mail: raygidi@yahoo.com Deacon Charles Duke e-mail: ewduke@msn.com Deacon Phil McManamon e-mail: pmcmanam@yahoo.com Ms. Janet Schluter, Secretary e-mail: scmrectory@outlook.com |
| CLERGY AND STAFF |
| RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 504-837-8214 |
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| May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Our condolences go out to family and loved ones. |
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| Precious in His Sight |
| Adoration Chapel |
| We welcome into the faith community of St. Christopher our newest members, who received the Sacrament of Baptism on January 13, 2019, with Deacon Phil officiating: Cohen Allen Goff, Maddison Marie Curlin, and Aubrie Elizabeth Cedillo. May God's grace and blessings received through this Sacrament guide them throughout their lives! |
| March 21, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus meeting March 22, 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross March 26, 9 a.m., Altar Society Morning of Reflection with Deacon Phil March 26-28, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lenten Mission March 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Confession March 28, 7 p.m., Men's Club meeting March 28, 7 p.m., Men's Prayer Group, Adoration Chapel March 29, 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross March 31, 9:30, Coffee and doughnuts after Mass, provided by Knights of Columbus April 3, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Confession April 4, 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus meeting April 5, 6 p.m., Parish Fish Fry April 5, 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross |
| A “Gift” is offered to all members of St. Christopher Parish. Spending only one hour with OUR LORD in the Blessed Sacrament can be a way to clear your mind and help you live a better life. Come join in adoration of OUR LORD. The hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Information is on the table at the entrance to church, or you may direct any questions to Jerry Cox at 828-4995. Please help us to keep our Adoration Chapel open. Thank you and God bless. |
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| "Prayer Room" on Our Web Site |
| In the words of Alfred Tennyson, "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of." There is a new Resources page on our site that is focused on prayer, where we, as St. Christopher parishioners, can learn about and join together in praying for each other's concerns and intentions. You are invited to contribute your intentions (large and small, your thanksgiving or your needs) so that we may all join in lifting them in prayer. Quiet time with God spent thanking Him, seeking His will, listening . . . is a gift that you give yourself! May our relationship with God be strengthened, and may our capacity to love and be loved increase as our hearts reach out to each other. |
| Knights of Columbus Family of the Month |
| Each month, the Knights of Columbus present this award to recognize a deserving family for their outstanding contributions to St. Christopher Parish and School. The Berkley and Patricia Bristow Family has been selected as the March Family of the Month. The Bristow family has been active members of St. Christopher Parish since Berkley and Patricia were married in St. Christopher Church in January of 1989. Berkley, “BB,” has been a member of the Knights for over 15 years and is also a member of the Men's Club. Patricia has been a member of St. Christopher Parish all her life, and their children attended St. Christopher School. Both BB and Patricia have assisted with parish fairs, Fall Fest, St. Christopher cheerleading, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts. We appreciate so much your dedication and for sharing your love and faith so actively on behalf of our parish! May God richly bless you and your family! |
Friends, today’s Gospel tells us to love our enemies
so that we may be like the Father. What is the Father
of Jesus Christ like? Well, listen: “He makes his sun to
rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall
on the just and the unjust.”
In every case, his grace comes first, and grace is all
that he has to give. This is why the comparison to the
sun and the rain is so apt. The sun doesn’t ask who
deserves its warmth or its light before it shines. It just
shines, and both good and bad people receive it.
Neither does the rain inquire as to the moral rectitude
of those upon whom it showers its life-giving
goodness. It just pours—and both just and unjust
people receive it.
Reflect: Is your love like the sun and rain, poured out
on all, or is it conditioned by certain judgments? If it is
conditional, pray about what things keep you from
loving more freely and less judgmentally.
Peace,
Bishop Robert Barron
so that we may be like the Father. What is the Father
of Jesus Christ like? Well, listen: “He makes his sun to
rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall
on the just and the unjust.”
In every case, his grace comes first, and grace is all
that he has to give. This is why the comparison to the
sun and the rain is so apt. The sun doesn’t ask who
deserves its warmth or its light before it shines. It just
shines, and both good and bad people receive it.
Neither does the rain inquire as to the moral rectitude
of those upon whom it showers its life-giving
goodness. It just pours—and both just and unjust
people receive it.
Reflect: Is your love like the sun and rain, poured out
on all, or is it conditioned by certain judgments? If it is
conditional, pray about what things keep you from
loving more freely and less judgmentally.
Peace,
Bishop Robert Barron
| Gospel Reflection |
| Matthew 5:43-48 |
| Letter from Fr. Frank |
| Please read this letter from Fr. Frank announcing his retirement on June 30, 2019, and Fr. Raymond's succeeding him as Pastor of St. Christopher Church. With heartfelt gratitude, may we keep our priests in our thoughts and prayers for health and blessings, as they continue to serve and minister to us so lovingly and well. |
| St. Christopher Outreach Ministry |
| The St. Christopher Outreach Ministr would like to offer special thanks to all of the CYO members. They have gone above and beyond in providing help for us to support our needy this year. Please say an extra prayer for these young people of our parish who have donated their free time. Congratulations from our committee to a special group of CYO members: Casen Guttuso, Amelia Ott, Catherine Ott, Ally Vernon, Sophie Shields, Brooks Whelan, Mason O’Rourke, Morgan Muscarello, Patrick Pomes, Mia Foremaster, and David Eck. If you are in need of assistance, call 504 8317692 and leave a message. |
| New Church E-mail Address |
| St. Christopher Church now has a new e-mail address and will no longer be found at birch.net. The new address is scmrectory@outlook.com, as also noted on the bulletin cover. Please update our contact information in your address book and direct all messages to our new e-mail address. Your messages are important to us. Thank you for keeping our information up to date! |
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| Altar Society Morning of Reflection |
| On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 9 a.m., the Altar Society will host a Morning of Reflection at St. Christopher Church. The Speaker will be Deacon Phil McManamon. All are invited. |
| Mr. Alfred "Al" Clarence Hatteberg died Monday, February 25, at the age of 91. Visitation, Thursday, February 28, at 10 a.m. at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home; Funeral Mass, 12 p.m.; Obituary. |
| Ms. Myra Ann Richoux Laux, beloved wife of 41 years to the late David George Laux, Jr., died Wednesday, March 6, at the age of 85. Myra inspired students for over 50 yeas as a 1st grade math teacher and retired from St. Christopher School. She was a devout Catholic and a recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medal. Visitation, Monday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie; Funeral Mass, 1 p.m.; Obituary. |
| Redeemer in the Womb |
| Lord Jesus Christ, You took our human nature upon Yourself. You shared our life and death, our childhood and adulthood. You also shared our time in the womb. While still God, while worshipped and adored by the angels, while Almighty and filling every part of the universe, You dwelt for nine months in the womb of Mary. You were our Redeemer in the womb. Lord Jesus, we ask You to bless and protect the children who today are in their mothers’ womb. Save them from the danger of abortion. Give their mothers the grace to sacrifice themselves, in body and soul, for their children. Help all people to recognize in the preborn child a brother, a sister, saved by You, our Redeemer in the womb. |
| Mr. Tyrus Archie Joseph Dolese, Sr., beloved husband of 65 years to the late Doris Kronlage Dolese, died Sunday, March 3, at the age of 91. Visitation, Monday, March 11, at 12 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie; Funeral Mass, 2 p.m.; Obituary. |
| Ms. Julie Catherine Couvillon died Sunday, February 24, at the age of 36. Visitation, Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at Garden of Memories Funeral Home; Funeral Mass, 3 p.m.; Obituary. |
| Three-Day Lenten Mission “Walking with Jesus through the Sorrowful Mysteries" March 26-28, 2019, 6:30-7:45 p.m. St. Christopher Church Refreshments generously provided by our Knights of Columbus and Altar Society. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to reflect on our Savior's journey to Calvary. Please note the program outline on this flyer. |
| Ms. Mildred "Millie" McArdle Gumpert, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1941, the eldest daughter of the late Alton J. and Dorothy Roth McArdle. She was a proud 1960 graduate of St. Joseph High School in New Orleans. Millie was a long-time parishioner of St. Christopher Church, enjoying fellowship and time she spent serving as part- time secretary for the past 12 years. We will greatly miss her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m. at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:30, celebrated by Fr. Raymond. Obituary. |
| The Passing of Miss Millie, Our Part-Time Church Secretary and Dear Friend |
| 2019 Calendars |
| We would like to thank the Men’s Club for donating the 2019 calendars. We are so grateful for their continuous support! |
