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It has been more than 40 years since any significant improvements have been made to our church building here at St. Christopher. In addition, our Parish Center is more than 25 years old and has not had any significant improvements or repairs since its construction.Read More
We wish to raise funds through our Capital Campaign, which is currently underway, to conduct several improvements to these main buildings, with a goal of raising $600,000. Our contributions are not limited to the monthly second collection.
We are extremely thankful for the support and donations we continue to receive. May God bless and reward you abundantly for your generosity. Without your support and kindness, we would not be able to achieve this goal. -
The second collection for the weekend of April 17-18, 2021, will be for the Parish Capital Campaign and for the weekend of April 24-25, for retired diocesan priests. Thank you for your generosity.Read More
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We are very excited to announce our Children's Liturgy at St. Christopher Church, which will take place this Sunday, April 18, 2021, during the 9:30 Mass. All children ages 3 through 1st grade will be walked out of church to the Early Education Center during the Liturgy of the Word to participate in a religion lesson based on the readings. Children must be potty-trained in order to participate. Please make sure that your child is willing to walk and leave church with the teachers and volunteer students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rachel Trahan at rtrahan@stchristopherschool.org or Lindsay Naquin at lnaquin@stchristopherschool.org. We look forward to growing in faith with the young Church.
God bless,
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The SCS Family Masses will be held at 9:30 a.m. on April 18 and May 16, 2021. Donuts will be served in the courtyard following Mass. Please join us!Read More
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The Family of Joe Matherne would like to invite the
St. Christopher Family to a Memorial Mass to celebrate Joe’s life.Saturday, April 24, 2021
9:30 a.m., Visitation
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Please read this letter from Archbishop Aymond regarding the second collection for retired religious on April 24-25, 2021, in celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday.Read More
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The annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed on April 25, 2021 (Fourth Sunday of Easter). All the people of the Archdiocese are encouraged to participate in prayer, both for an increase in vocations and for those men and women who have committed themselves to a religious vocation.Read More
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The Confirmation Rehearsal will be Sunday, May 2 , at 6 p.m. in the church. Attendance is REQUIRED. In addition to the candidate, one parent and the sponsor must attend. If anyone has a problem with parents or a sponsor attending, please contact Vance Ott immediately. His cell number for call or text is 504-400-8318, and his email is vance@fourpointstitle.com.Read More
Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Fernand J. Cheri, OFM, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Each candidate can invite five guests in addition to two parents and their sponsor ( 9 individuals, total: candidate, sponsor, parent, parent, guest, guest, guest, guest, guest). -
Please note the April 14, 2021, issue of the NolaCatholic e-Bulletin.Read More
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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 Jimmie and Pam Papia Family has been selected as the April 2021 Family of the Month.
Jimmie and Pam have been married for forty years and have been members of St. Christopher Parish for virtually their entire lives. They both proudly attended St. Christopher School for several years. While their children, Sherry and Louis, attended St. Christopher, Jimmie and Pam were very involved parents and participated in parish activities, functions, and organizations, such as the Home and School Club and CYO. Jimmie was one of the original members of the Men’s Club, where he served as Vice President for two years, and he was Committee Chairman for Boy Scout Troop 117 for many years. Currently, Jimmie is a member of the St. Christopher Pastoral Council and the Capital Improvements Committee, and Pam is a member of the Finance Committee.
We are so grateful for the Papias’ tireless commitment to serving God within our parish and thank them for sharing their love and faith. May God richly bless them! -
If you would like to volunteer to bring up the offertory at weekend Mass, please arrive at least 10 minutes before Mass begins and notify one of the Ushers. It’s that simple!Read More
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As local Catholics continue their observance of the Year of the Eucharist & St. Joseph, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is inviting artists of the community to contribute to the observance by giving artistic expression to the love poured out to us in Christ through the Eucharist. For complete information about the Year of the Eucharist Art Contest, visit https://yoeartcontest.org/.Read More
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Read MorePastoral Council Members, 2021
Mark Choina
Sherri Eck, Assistant Secretary
Jason Favalora
Mia Foremaster, CYO Representative
Ruth Garcia
Russell Gaubert, Secretary
Dr. Frank Martello
Clare Muscarello, Vice Chairperson
Lindsay NaquinVance Ott, Chairperson
Jimmie Papia
Kelly Roberts
Rachel TrahanClergy
Fr. Raymond Igbogidi, Pastor
Deacon Charles Duke and Deacon Philip McManamon
AppreciationI thank and pray God’s blessings on five of our parishioners that have served in the Council last year, in the persons of Diane Klibert, Alan Latapie, Rita Lopinto, Brian Lousteau, Morgan Muscarello. I am very grateful to them for their wise counsels and dedication during their time of service in the Council. May God reward them abundantly through Christ our Lord. Amen.Fr. Raymond Igbogidi -
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, we were able to give out over 70 boxes of food along with $20 Rouses gift cards for groceries. In January, COVID struck our Outreach team members, and unfortunately we were not able to put together food boxes or offer financial assistance. Instead, we were able to distribute $40 Rouses gift cards to help families within our Parish. We are very thankful for all the support provided by our parishioners and school in the past year. It is with your help, donations, etc., that we are able to provide assistance to those in need. Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our staff, due to COVID, our Outreach Program is currently suspended. We will reopen the program when it is safe to do so per local regulations, although, we continue to operate the Food Pantry. We welcome food donations, which may be placed in the foyer of the Church or brought directly to the rectory. We are especially in need of spaghetti and meat sauce, beans and rice, pasta, rice mixes, cans of tuna, and also chicken, gravy in packs or bottles, and drink mixes—such as tea bags, kool-aid, hot chocolate, crystal light, and lemonade. Please remember to check expiration dates as we are not able to distribute items that are out of date. Your generosity is always appreciated especially by those in our parish who need help with food and assistance. If you are in need of a box of food or know anyone in need of food, please come to the rectory. Thank you and may God bless us all during this COVID pandemic. Sincerely, The Outreach Program TeamRead More
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If you would like to volunteer to be a gift bearer at Mass or know of any children who would like to bring up the offertory, please contact the Rectory at (504) 837-8214 or scmrectory@outlook.com.Read More
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If you would like to advertise in our church bulletin, please contact the rectory at (504) 837-8214 or scmrectory@outlook.com. You may also contact Vince Liberto directly at J.S. Paluch, our publisher, at (504) 250-9697 or libertov@jspaluch.com for more information.Read More
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Please note this bulletin from the Archdiocese regarding the "Year of the Eucharist and Honoring St. Joseph, 2021."Read More
Beginning on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, January 10, 2021, the local Catholic Church has entered into the Year of the Eucharist, a time of renewal, healing, and communion. This year is dedicated to helping all of us, clergy, religious, and laity, grow in our relationship with Christ.
We begin this important year on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord because baptism marks the beginning of our initiation into Jesus Christ, a lifelong journey toward union with Christ and one another. The Eucharist is communion with God. Christ nourishes us with his very Body and Blood so
that we can be joined more closely to him and to all humanity.
Throughout this year, we will join with Catholics around the world to call upon the prayers and patronage of St. Joseph to help us more fully understand the meaning of the parts of the Mass, the theology of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the obligation we have as Catholics to participate in Mass on Sunday.
As the universal church observes a special Year of St. Joseph as proclaimed by the Holy Father, we in the Archdiocese of New Orleans call upon St. Joseph’s powerful intercession to bring us closer to Jesus in the Eucharist. -
There are still some offertory envelopes left on the table in church. If you have not yet done so, please remember to pick up your 2021 box of envelopes. If you would like a box of offertory envelopes, please contact the Rectory office at 504-837-8214. Thank you!Read More
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In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 incidence increasing in our area, the Rosary on Friday nights at 7 p.m. will not be held in church, but only attended via livestream. We will return to having the Rosary in church as soon as the Knights feel it is safe.Read More
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