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., 7:00-2:00 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 Gerald "Jerry" Martinez e-mail: deaconjerry@stchristopherano.com Deacon Phil McManamon e-mail: pmcmanam@yahoo.com Ms. Janet Schluter, Secretary e-mail: scmrectory@birch.net |
| 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 October 14, 2018: Mable Marquerite Mueller, born June 26, 2018; Emma Grace Prestigiacomo, born July 11, 2018; and Sebastian Joshua Boesch, born November 23, 2016. May God's grace and blessings received through this Sacrament guide them throughout their lives! |
| November 17, 6:30 p.m., Turkey Bingo, gym November 27, 6:30 p.m., Redelegation Session for Extraordinary Ministers November 27, IGiveCatholic Giving Day November 29, 6:30-7:30, Advent Evening of Reflection November 29, 7 p.m., Men's Prayer Group, Adoration Chapel December 1, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., CYO Santa Breakfast, Parish Center December 4-6, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Advent Retreat at St. Christopher December 7, 4 p.m., Vigil Mass, Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8, 9:30 and 4 p.m., Mass for Feast, Holy Day of Obligation December 9, 6 p.m., CYO Mass and meeting |
| 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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| New "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 Francis and Carol Meche Family has been selected as the October Family of the Month. Francis and Carol are longtime parishioners who have been very generous with their time and assistance with our parish needs. The Meches developed the outdoor library between church and Parish Center, and Miss Carol is a member of the Altar Society and is one of the school cafeteria helpers. We appreciate so much your dedication and for sharing your love and faith so actively on behalf of our parish! May God bless you and your family abundantly! |
| Termite Troubles |
| A live infestation of termites has been found in the church and Adoration Chapel and is currently being treated. The estimated cost for treatment and repair so far is upwards of $20,000. We are now accepting donations to help cover these expenses. Please indicate on the check that it is for "Termite Extermination and Repair." Thank to those who sent in donations for the termite repair last weekend. |
Friends, in today’s Gospel passage the Lord
compares the clueless behavior of our time with that
of Noah. Listen to his warning: "Jesus said to his
disciples, ‘The coming of the Son of Man will repeat
what happened in Noah’s time.’" Those aren’t very
reassuring words.
Then he specifies: people were eating and drinking,
marrying and being given in marriage right up to the
time of the flood, and then, when it came, with
shocking suddenness, they were destroyed. The end
of an old world had arrived, but the inhabitants of that
world were clueless. A new world was coming, but the
prospective citizens of it had no idea how to prepare
for it.
Our version of Noah’s world-destroying flood might be
the crashing of a huge comet into the earth. What if
we knew that a comet was coming, but we did nothing
about it; we adjusted in no way to it? This was the
situation of those in Noah’s time and, Jesus suggests,
those in his own time. And it’s our situation, too. We
must prepare for the Lord’s coming by patterning our
lives on the Gospel.
Peace,
Bishop Robert Barron
compares the clueless behavior of our time with that
of Noah. Listen to his warning: "Jesus said to his
disciples, ‘The coming of the Son of Man will repeat
what happened in Noah’s time.’" Those aren’t very
reassuring words.
Then he specifies: people were eating and drinking,
marrying and being given in marriage right up to the
time of the flood, and then, when it came, with
shocking suddenness, they were destroyed. The end
of an old world had arrived, but the inhabitants of that
world were clueless. A new world was coming, but the
prospective citizens of it had no idea how to prepare
for it.
Our version of Noah’s world-destroying flood might be
the crashing of a huge comet into the earth. What if
we knew that a comet was coming, but we did nothing
about it; we adjusted in no way to it? This was the
situation of those in Noah’s time and, Jesus suggests,
those in his own time. And it’s our situation, too. We
must prepare for the Lord’s coming by patterning our
lives on the Gospel.
Peace,
Bishop Robert Barron
| Gospel Reflection |
| Luke 17:26-37 |
| Letter from Fr. Frank |
| Please read this letter from Fr. Frank announcing his retirement next year, June of 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. |
| Mr. Clifford Joseph Francois, III, beloved husband of Jean Catherine Holder, died Wednesday, September 5, at the age of 77. Clifford received the Order of St. Louis award in 1982 and was an active member of St. Christopher Parish. Visitation, Saturday, September 15, at 10 a.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home; Funeral Mass, 1 p.m.; Obituary. |
| St. Christopher Outreach Ministry |
| Thanks to our parishioners, our school kids, and the help of our CYO, we were able to deliver 26 boxes in the month of October. We are beginning our preparations for our November delivery and Thanksgiving boxes. We are requesting cranberry sauce, turkey stuffing, turkey gravy in a jar or pack, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes or yams, green peas, and cake mix and icing. Our regular staples are red beans and rice, peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauce, spaghetti, tuna , canned meat or beans, canned fruit, grits and oatmeal in packs, cereal, and drinks such as Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, and tea bags. If you are in need of help, please call 831-7692 and leave a message. It is our privilege to dispense this food for our parish. |
| Pilgrimage to the Holy Land |
| Deacon Jerry Martinez is organizing his 12th Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for June 4-15, 2019, which will include some new and interesting sites. Anyone who is interested in a journey to Holy Land is urged to make one as soon as possible; it is an unforgettable experience. For more information, please note this brochure, which includes the itinerary and Reservation Application, as well as these comments from deacons and parishioners who have made past pilgrimages. |
| IGiveCatholic Giving Day |
| The national campaign, IGiveCatholic, is being held on November 27, 2018. There is a specific link whereby donations may be made specifically for the benefit of St. Christopher Church and/or School: https://neworleans.igivecatholic.org/organizations?query=St.+Christopher. There will also be advanced giving available from November 12-26. For more information, please see https://neworleans.igivecatholic.org. Whatever amount we would receive would be a blessing. Thank you! |
| Turkey Bingo |
| The KC Turkey Bingo will be Saturday, November 17, in the gym. Come enjoy good family fun and have a chance to win a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner! Doors open at 6 p.m., with early-bird games at 6:30 and regular games at 7:00. Concessions will be sold. Tickets may be purchased at the door, at $1.25, which entitles you to one bingo card and one chance on the entrance prize. |
| Advent Evening of Reflection |
| Advent season is coming! The four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas Day are a time to prepare for the coming of our Lord in heart and mind. This can seem impossible when we are also dealing with the Christmas rush. Keeping Christ in Christmas really means keeping Christ at the center of Advent. On Thursday, November 29, there will be an Evening of Reflection in church from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Accompanied by the sweet voices of our school choir, the CYO and schoolchildren will bring biblical characters to life, and meditations will be offered by our priests and deacon on scriptural events leading to Our Lord's birth. A reception will follow in the Parish Center. Please join us as we prepare in mind in spirit for this Holy Season! |
| Redelegation Session for Extraordinary Ministers |
| If any Extraordinary Minister DID NOT attend the Redelegation session on October 13 at St. Catherine, there will be one at St. Christopher in church on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. You must attend this session to continue as an EM. Please contact Millie Moore with any questions you may have at 782-6669. We appreciate your service! |
| Breakfast with Santa |
| The St. Christopher CYO is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Parish Center. Come join Santa and his elves for breakfast and a morning of fun! Tickets are $8 and can be purchased from the school office or at the door. |
| St. Christopher Parish Advent Retreat |
| During the first week of Advent, on Tuesday-Thursday, December 4-6, there will be an retreat at St. Christopher Church from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Presented by Deacon Phil, the theme is "Preparing for Emmanuel through the Joyful Mysteries.” On each of the three days, we will take a journey though the joyful mysteries to prepare our hearts to receive the Newborn King. The last day will end with Benediction. Each day will have two parts, so even if you can attend only part of the evening, you are most welcome. Please see this flyer for further details and plan to join us to experience this wonderful opportunity to say with our hearts, “Come, Lord Jesus!” |
| Christmas Mass Intentions |
| If you would like to have your intentions be included in the bulletin for Christmas Masses on December 24 and 25, you may place them in the collection basket or mail them to the rectory or simply call the rectory at 837-8214. |
| Altar Society Raffle |
| The Ladies of the Altar Society would like to thank everyone who helped the annual raffle be a big success. We are grateful for your generosity and your support. The money is used for the beautiful flower arrangements that are placed on the altar weekly. The winners were: $100 cash prize, Michelle Czop; Walgreens $10 gift card, Sandra Niemeyer; Walgreens $10 gift card, Susan Watts; Church Supply House $30 gift card, Sue Kirsch; Tessie’s Restaurant $20 gift card, Karen Booth; Hobnobbers Cafe’ $10 gift card, Mary Schmidt; Hobnobbers Café’ gift card, Myriam Quimbar; Piccadilly gift cards, Linda Vinsanau, Harriet Robin, Barbara Forestiere, and Karen Booth; Quarter View Restaurant gift cards: Tommy Loehn and Lois Bowers; Krispy Kreme dozen donuts, Linda Pelayo, Bonnie Boyer, Dianne Bourgeois, Fr. Frank, Marie Hagstette; afghan handmade by Mary Latham, Karen Betz; Pelican Car gift set, Mary Marino; wine decanter set, Anthony Hagstette; 5x7 angel picture frame, Lena Pardo; metal cross, Rebecca Guillen; autographed book, Robin Roberts; bath basket, Isabell Frey; bath basket, Nancy Carollo; Pauline’s Book & Media basket, Fr. Frank; throw and cross gift basket, Becky Gros. |
