OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2014 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES
MASS INTENTIONS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Friends in Christ,
As we near the end of October, the month of the Holy
Rosary, we invite you to our final night to pray the rosary as a
parish family – this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. It has been very edifying to see the large numbers of people attend this public manifestation of prayer.
The RCIA program, or Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults, is in the process of forming. Some people are scared
away by the idea that this is a program which lasts from now
until Easter. It’s really not that bad. The time goes quickly as
the truths of the Catholic faith are explored. Also, people are
not disqualified from the program if they miss a week every now
and again for sickness or personal reasons. So, if you know
one of those people who is “on the fence” about this program,
assure them that we work with personal schedules. Tell your
spouse or neighbor who has been thinking about the Catholic
faith that this is the year they should do this. Please call Jim
Malinowski at 215 673 5177, ext. 28, any time day or night. Just
leave your name and phone number if he isn’t in his office. We
are waiting to hear from you.
This Saturday is the Feast of All Saints. Although this is
usually a holy day of obligation, the obligation is suspended this
year because the feast falls on a Saturday. In that light, we
have also suspended the usual holy day schedule. We still encourage you to attend Mass at 8 am on Saturday to honor the
Saints in Heaven.
Sunday is the Feast of All Souls. On this day, the
Church throughout the world remembers the faithful departed
and all the souls in Purgatory – yes, we still do believe in Purgatory! We have sent envelopes to your home for you to inscribe the names of your beloved dead which we will have next
to the Tabernacle in Church for the entire month of November,
which is the month of the Holy Souls. Additional envelopes are
at the doors of the Church. Please place your All Souls envelopes in the collection basket with the regular collection or mail/
drop them off at the parish office. Although it is customary to
place a financial contribution in the envelope, it is not necessary to do so. Please give us the names of your beloved dead
so that they can be remembered at Mass. Monday, November
3rd is our Annual Memorial Mass which we will have at 7:30 pm.
We will have more about that in next week’s bulletin.
You will note that our annual appeal which we call the
“Block Collection” has gone beyond the halfway mark. Thanks
to all who have sent in your donations to this important appeal.
This is the appeal which goes exclusively to repairs and improvements in our parish plant and property. Many of you have
called attention to the repairs needed in our parking lot. Mike
Sweeney, our wonderful plant manager, has assured me that
this will be taken care of very soon. If you have misplaced the
envelope sent to your home, we have additional ones at the
doors of the Church. Thanks for all of your support to our parish.
Asking the Lord’s blessings on all of you, I leave you
In the peace of Christ,
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014
5:00 pm Vigil — Patricia DeMartinis
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014
7:30 am — Warren Johnson (24th Anniversary)
9:00 am — Christina Feil (4th Anniversary)
10:30 am — Adolph & Bruce Bernhauser
12:00 pm — Ralph & Florence Pietro
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014
6:30 am — Keenan & Gibbons Families
8:30 am — Mary Cobleigh
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014
6:30 am — Memar & Shafieyan Families
(Living)
8:30 am — Clancey Family
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
6:30 am — Kevin Rocks (2nd Anniversary)
8:30 am — Lucy Goodone
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014
6:30 am — Memar & Shafieyan Families
(Living)
8:30 am — Derek DelQuadro
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014
6:30 am — Giacomo Pontarelli
8:30 am — Mary R. Thompson
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014
8:00 am — Mary Ann Michaels
5:00 pm Vigil — Italo Costanzo
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014
7:30 am — Deceased Members of the Noonan
and Gallagher Families
9:00 am — Peter E. Reo
10:30 am — Eileen Boyle (1st Anniversary)
12:00 pm — Abigail O’Beirne
(2nd Anniversary)
CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014
5:00 PM – Fr. Michel
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014
7:30 AM – Msgr. Garvin
9:00 AM – Fr. Michel
10:30 AM – Msgr. Boland
12:00 PM – Fr. Sean
OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2014 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES
PARISH MEMORIAL MASS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 7:30 PM
St. Christopher Parish will celebrate a Memorial Liturgy for all the faithful departed of our
parish. In a particular way we will pray for the members of our community who have died in
the past year. Everyone is invited to participate in this Mass and to lift up in prayer their
beloved family and friends called by God to share in eternal life.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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BLOCK COLLECTION
Weekly Collection
Collection for October 18 & 19, 2014:
A mailing containing a letter and a Block Collection
envelope has been sent to your homes. Thanks to all
of you who have begun to respond to this year’s Block
Collection. As in previous years, our parish goal is
$130,000.00.
Please place your Block Collection offering in the
regular Sunday collection basket. You may also mail
your offering to the Parish Office or drop it off there
during the month of October, or as soon as your
means allow.
$19,580
(includes $1,511 from E-Giving)
Collection for October 19 & 20, 2013:
$19,517
Collection for World Mission Sunday, 2014 $3,980
Collection for World Mission Sunday, 2013 $4,779
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH.
God bless you and your families
for contributing to this very important appeal.
E-GIVING TO
ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH
Are you a person who pays bills online or has them
withdrawn automatically from your account? Now
you can have that same convenience for your
Church contributions. You can authorize your
contributions to be safely transferred to a Church
account. Forms are available in the back of the
Church or in the Parish Office. For more information
contact:
PARISH GOAL:
RECEIVED TO DATE:
NEEDED TO REACH OUR GOAL:
$130,000
$ 72,517 (55.8%)
$ 57,483
Tuesdays with Mary—-You’re Invited!
WILL BE CLOSED ON
Join us as we gather as a parish community to pray
together one of the most powerful of prayers. During
the month of October, the month of the
Holy Rosary, we will assemble together
in church on Tuesday evenings at 6:30
pm to pray the rosary for world peace
and the end of persecution of Christians
in the Middle East.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
FOR ALL SAINTS DAY
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Please Pray for our Deceased
IN MEMORY OF HAROLD CONN
TO THE ST. CHRISTOPHER MEMORIAL FUND
Mary Wilkinson at 215-673-5177, ext. 22
THE ADORATION CHAPEL
Bob Diehl
James Collins
Leo J. Kulp
From: Ray and Fran MacWilliams
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OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2014 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES
R.C.I.A.—Rite of Welcome
St. Christopher Parish
IN
WILL HOST A FAIR TRADE SALE
HOLY FAMILY HALL AFTER ALL THE MASSES
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH AND
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME.
CALL MARGIE GARDNER 215-673-6111
At the 10:30AM Mass, this weekend, October 26th,
we will have the short “Rite of Welcome” for Christina DeMarco who is preparing for full membership
in the Catholic Family.
Loving our Neighbors
Through Catholic Relief Services an international humanitarian agency our FAIR TRADE SALE will help the
poor and vulnerable artisans and farmers around the
world. Fair Trade guarantees prices that enable them
to cover their costs and provide a decent standard of
living for their families. Our coffee, candy, jewelry,
scarves, tree ornaments, etc. would make great Christmas gifts.
CYO Coach needed for Varsity Girls Basketball
please call Mrs. Giammaruti
215-673-5787 ext. 32
Boys and Girls Basketball High School Coaches
needed please contact
Sean Young 267-265-4445
PRE-JORDAN BAPTISM CLASS
First-time parents, as well as parents who have not
already done so, must attend a Pre-Jordan class
before scheduling the Baptism. We suggest that you
attend before the birth of your baby. The next class
will be on:
Wednesday, October 29th, at 7:00 pm
in the Parish Meeting Room.
Please call the Parish Office to register in advance.
Congratulations Newly Baptized
Keirlyn Avery Harta
Shealyn Grace Merrigan
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells us to love
our neighbors as ourselves.
We are looking for Parishioners who can do
this by helping our neighbors get to Mass so they
can love the Lord with all their hearts, soul and
mind. If you can give a ride to Parishioners who are
able to attend Mass but have no transportation,
please contact Deacon Rich at 215-698-9206.
We are asking for a commitment of only every
other week. Those in need of a ride please contact
Deacon Rich and we will match you with volunteer
drivers so you can coordinate Mass times.
Bible Study with the Seminarians
Join our Seminarians as they take a look at the readings that will be proclaimed at the weekend Masses.
Each week will certainly be a time of prayer and insight. Come as often as you can, and bring your
friends!
Thursdays at 1:30 pm
in the Parish Office
(please park in the Trainer Hall parking lot)
H.O.P.E.
HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN AN EMERGENCY
When family, friends or neighbors are unavailable
and you have need for local transportation to get to
doctor appointments, shopping, hospital visits or
church, call our H.O.P.E. coordinator. Please leave
your name and phone number and the coordinator
will call you back.
GIFT CARD CENTER/SCRIP
Sunday:
8:30 - 11:30 am
Tuesday:
8:30 - 10:00 am
Wednesday: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Thursday:
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday:
9:00 - 10:00 am
Envelopes can be sent in on Tue., Wed., and Friday
Aid for Friends
More meals and soups are needed for the AFF freezer.
When bringing new meals, please put them in the back
of the freezer & bring older meals to the front. Any questions, please call Fran Andre 215-322-4333.
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OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2014 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMES
Get Fit with the Fathers
MARKET DAY PICK-UP
I’ve been on many diets since I retired from swimming in 2007. I’ve found that I have been most successful when I was in total control of what I ate. Institutional food wasn’t always the healthiest, but if you
can cook your own food and be creative, then you can
achieve your goals and learn how to cook.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
FROM 6:30—7:30 PM
IN HOLY FAMILY HALL
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ARRIVE BY 5:30 PM
Spaghetti squash is one of the foods I have grown
to love. It has 42 calories per cup, compared to 221 for
regular spaghetti. It gets its name from the long spaghetti style strands it makes when you scrape its flesh
with a fork. Try it in place of spaghetti in your favorite
sauces (gravies); just follow the recipe below then
adapt it to your other recipes as you see fit.
1. Cut the spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the
seeds, season with salt and pepper, place open side
down on a pan and, bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees, until a knife easily cuts into the skin.
2. Once cool, scrape out your “spaghetti,’ separating
the strands by repeatedly running a fork lengthwise down each half, until it is all removed.
ST. CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL
High School Night for Parents and Students
of Grades 6 to 8
Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 PM Trainer Hall
Ask about Scholarships and
Tuition Assistance Opportunities
LITTLE CHURCH SCHOOL
Little Church School gets young
children involved in learning about their
faith through stories, songs, games and
crafts, all at an age appropriate level.
Families are able to leave their children
with our teachers in the School Library
while they attend Sunday Mass. Register now by
contacting Jim Malinowski at the Parish Office,
215-673-5177, ext. 28
For additional information please call:
Colleen Ross at 215-677-6927
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
(NEW NAMES IN BOLD)
STEVEN GEIB
Dolores Anderson, Mary Kay Banks, Robert Banks,
Albert Bauer, David Bauer, Anne Beebie, Mary Berk,
Lou Berk, Patricia Bernardo, John Bilkins, Rita Brennan,
Bob Breeze, Anna Burzak, Helene Callahan,
Nicholas Clerkin, John Costello, Deborah Cutillo,
Silvino Dalessandro, Lisa DeCero, Anthony DeRose,
Louis Desiato, Bernard Devlin, Frank DiNardo,
Joann Dittmar Chris Doheny, Marie Dolhancryk,
Joseph Donnelly, Taylor Dworznicki, Anne Fekete,
Frank Fekete, Nancy Finn, Nora Forgione, Ted Franks,
John F. Galeone, Maryanne Gaul, Tony Gibilante,
Hugh Gilmore, Mary Ann Graham, Sally Graybeal,
William Greene, Michelle Griffin,
Ronald Gutachall, Ronin Xavier Ham, Joanne Henes,
James Hannan, Catherine Hesson, William Impriano,
Mildred Kaye, Betty Keiper, Maggie Langdon,
Leonard Laurito, Rina Laurito, Robert Lawrence,
Adele Litwinczuk, Barbara Ludovico, Lisa MacWilliams,
Joan Martin, Paul Martin, George Matwiejczyk, Judy May,
Marie McBride, Ann McCauley, Frances McElroy,
Suzanne McGinnis, Mary McKeever, Kevin McKeever,
Patrick McLaughlin, Maureen McNally, Jennifer Mariano,
Louis Menna, Stephanie Merenda, Betty Monahan,
Elizabeth Morris, Sandy Morse, Coralee Moyett,
Brook Mulford, Jimmy Murray,
Theresa Myers, Mary Lew Nederoski, Helen Nelson,
Teresa Osborne, Josephine Pickul, Martha Plum, Mary Pulli,
Marie Raab, Ann Rego, Barbara Rogers, Betty Rosa,
Baby Katherine Rose, Cecilia Schilk, Marianna Serpiello,
Baby John Joseph Sharkey, Joe Shields, Loretta Shields,
Rev. Paul Stenson, Arden Sukeena,
Babies Aliana & London Walker, James Weidman,
Dorothy Weischedel
NOTICE ABOUT OUR SICK LIST: If you wish to
place or remove a name from the prayer list, please call the
Parish Office (215-673-5177) during regular hours.
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