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NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2014 ALL SOULS’ DAY
MASS INTENTIONS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Friends in Christ,
This weekend, the Church throughout the world celebrates All Souls Day. On this day, we remember all the faithful
departed – especially those we have known and loved. If you
have not done so already, please turn in your envelope with the
names of your beloved deceased on them. If you misplaced
your envelope, additional ones are at the Church doors. The
envelopes will be placed next to the Tabernacle in Church, and
we will remember your faithful departed in all of the Masses in
November – the month of the Holy Souls. We also invite you all
to the Parish Memorial Mass on Monday at 7:30 pm.
While we are on the subject of the faithful departed, it
might be a good time to talk a little about archdiocesan cemeteries. As you might have heard, the Archdiocese has sold the
management rights of all diocesan cemeteries (Our Lady of
Grace Cemetery in Langhorne, by the way, is a parish cemetery, not a diocesan one) to a for-profit company. There is some
concern that this move will hurt neighborhood funeral directors
by cutting into their business.
Catholic funeral directors in our area have always been
an important part of the lives of our families. They act in a gentle and professional way when a family has a loss. There are
many Catholic funeral homes near our parish. Within the parish
boundaries, there are two: The Wm. G. Malloy Funeral Home
and the L.A. DiGiacomo Funeral Home. They are owned and
operated by former students in our school. Lou DiGiacomo
owns and operates the DiGiacomo Funeral Home. Malloy Funeral Home was just sold to Andrew Rakowski and his business partner Michael Reilly. Paul Sweeney still serves as supervisor of Malloy’s. You receive quality service from these funeral directors as you do from the other fine Catholic funeral
homes in our area, many of whose ads you see in the parish
bulletin. They are an important part of our area, and it is important that they survive. While it seems a bit awkward to ask you
to continue to patronize them, all you need to do is to remember how helpful they are if you have a loss.
On another topic, I want you to know that “Get fit with
the Fathers” is the creation of Father Sean. Last week people
were asking about “my” recipe for spaghetti squash. Cooking is
Father Sean’s specialty as is the column. We are having some
fun with it and we invite you to join the fun as we try to get fit
and maintain that fitness. We all know how hard it is to lose
weight and how easy it is to put it back on.
In closing, I want to congratulate Gene McNally on his
reception of the Ministry of Lector. Gene is in the deacon program for the Archdiocese. This reception is part of the steps
leading up to Ordination as a Deacon. Congratulations to Gene,
to his wife Janine, and to their four children, Mariah, Madison,
Brett, and Cole. We wish him the best of God’s blessings as he
takes this step toward the diaconate.
Until next week, I leave you all
In the peace of Christ,
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014
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)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014
6:30 am — Mr. & Mrs. U. Kummerling
8:30 am — Mary Ellen Sarsfield (4th Anniversary)
7:30 pm — Parish Memorial Mass
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
6:30 am — Memar Family (Living)
8:30 am — Henry McNamee (20th Anniversary)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014
6:30 am — Memar & Shafieyan Families
(Living)
8:30 am — Mary & Joseph Keller
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014
6:30 am — Memar & Shafieyan Families
(Living)
8:30 am — Ed Murtha
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014
6:30 am — Bernice Weaver
8:30 am — Memar & Shafieyan Families (Living)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
8:00 am — Michael DiPinto
5:00 pm Vigil — Kathryn McNamee
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014
7:30 am — Agnes Daley
9:00 am — Rudolph & Mary Colantino
10:30 am — George H. Shaeffer, Sr.
12:00 pm — Linda Caranci
CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
5:00 PM – Msgr. Garvin
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014
7:30 AM – Fr. Michel
9:00 AM – Fr. Sean
10:30 AM – Msgr. Garvin
12:00 PM – Msgr. Boland
NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2014 ALL SOULS’ DAY
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.
BLOCK COLLECTION
ATTENTION: PARISHIONERS WHO PARK
ON PROCTOR ROAD
We ask that you be considerate of our neighbors
and that you not park in front of the homes of our
neighbors on Proctor Road. Your consideration of
this matter will be very much appreciated.
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Weekly Collection
Collection for October 25 & 26, 2014:
$19,359
(includes $1,541 from E-Giving)
Collection for October 26 & 27, 2013:
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.
God bless you and your families
for contributing to this very important appeal.
$20,644
PARISH GOAL:
RECEIVED TO DATE:
NEEDED TO REACH OUR GOAL:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH.
E-GIVING TO
ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH
H.O.P.E.
HELPING OTHER PEOPLE IN AN EMERGENCY
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:
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.
TO SCHEDULE A RIDE CALL 215-671-8138
Mary Wilkinson at 215-673-5177, ext. 22
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM HELLWARTH
TO THE ST. CHRISTOPHER SPONSOR
A NEEDY STUDENT FUND
Please Pray for our Deceased
Janet DiMartino
James T. Fox, Sr.
Mary Ott
Gloria Salvatore
$130,000
$ 79,437 (61.1%)
$ 50,563
John Donaghy
Coralee Moyett
Loretta Rita Quirk
Joan Stoebenau
From: Catherine Kosiak
Eileen Kosiak
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NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2014 ALL SOULS’ DAY
Bible Study with the Seminarians
Fair Trade Sale
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
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
(please park in the Trainer Hall parking lot)
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
ANY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS OR GIRLS INTERESTED
IN PLAYING BASKETBALL PLEASE CONTACT
SEAN YOUNG 267-265-4445
World Meeting of Families 2015
Do you believe in families and their importance in
God’s loving plan for us? Then you want to be involved in the World Meeting of Families 2015!
There is a meeting for all interested in participating
in this significant event. There are opportunities to
volunteer at the main events and housing out of
town guests. There is also a need closer to home
helping to plan and execute activities for our parish.
If you have questions, ideas, or interest please
come to a meeting in the Parish Meeting Room on
Thursday, November 6th at 7 PM. The meeting will
last no longer than ONE HOUR.
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, November 19th, at 7:00 pm
in the Parish Meeting Room.
Please call the Parish Office to register in advance.
Congratulations Newly Baptized
Avery Lynn Haigh
Joseph Ford Konopka
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
Lector Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2014
7:30 pm, Parish Meeting Room
The regular meeting of the Lectors will be held
on Thursday, November 13th to go over procedures, sign up for the holiday services, and pick
up workbooks, if available. It is important that
everyone attend. Anyone interested in becoming a lector is also invited to attend.
Archbishop Wood High School is looking for a part
time secretary to work in the Guidance Office. The position is 19 hours per week. All interested parties
should send their resume to:
Archbishop Wood High School
% Mr. Gary V. Zimmaro, President
655 York Road
Warminster, PA 18974
All resumes should be post marked by Nov. 12, 2014
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NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2014 ALL SOULS’ DAY
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Get Fit with the Fathers
(NEW NAMES IN BOLD)
We had the first of 6 free Tae Kwan Do classes Tuesday night. It was fun, educational and got everyone in
the class to sweat which was the promise for those
wishing to lose weight.
If you cannot join the classes and are still thinking of
ways to begin your own weight-loss journey, consider
walking. Walking thirty minutes a day is a great way to
begin to redefine your body and kick-start your metabolism. If you cannot walk 30 minutes daily, consider
breaking those 30 minutes up into a few 10 minute
sessions throughout the week.
A great way to combine healthy spiritual growth
with exercise is to add a rosary into your routine as
well. Pray for your intentions, and share in the mysteries of Christ’s life while walking. Consider the journeys
the Lord shared with his own Mother, the Apostles
and his disciples as he proclaimed the kingdom of God.
They walked everywhere together, and there is nothing stopping you from joining in that experience.
Keep up the good work, and if you are still interested in Tae Kwan Do, call Ray Minger at 215-637-3132
to see if there is still room.
Fr. Sean
PAM CARROLL
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, Steven Geib,
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, 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
St. Christopher Home & School Association
& St. Christopher C.Y.O.
are having a
Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, November 8th In Holy Family Hall
Doors will open following the 5:00 pm Mass
Dinner will include Homemade Meatballs, Pasta,
Salad, Italian Bread and dessert.
Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child (12 and under)
If you have any questions please contact:
Colleen Ross at 215-677-6927
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls
Presents
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Friday & Saturday, November 7th & 8th at 7:30 pm
Sunday , November 9th at 2:00 pm
Seniors are invited to the dress rehearsal at 6:00 pm
on Wednesday, November 5th.
For more information please contact:
Patti Dougherty, Asst Principal for Student Affairs
at [email protected] or 215-624-6840 ext. 204
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.
NOTICE ABOUT OUR SICK LIST:
Beginning the weekend of November 29 & 30 we
will start to publish an updated Sick List. All of the
sick in our parish community and families will
continue to be remembered in our prayers and in
the weekly petitions. To add the name of a loved
one to the new list, please call the Parish Office,
215-673-5177 during normal business hours
(Monday-Friday).
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