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Cardinal Blasé J. CupichArchbishop of ChicagoMost Reverend Andrew Peter WypychAuxiliary Bishop of ChicagoFIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 3, 2017St. Christopher Parish InformationParish Office— 708-388-81904130 W. 147th Street—Midlothian, Il rish.comWeb Site:www.stchristopherparish.comParish Office PMParish StaffFr. Kris Paluch, PastorDenise Blackstone, Business ManagerPhil & Amy Switalski, Music Ministry DirectorsJohn McNichols, Youth Ministry CoordinatorYouth Ministry Web Site: stchristopherym.comParish SecretariesPatricia Powers—Bulletin EditorBarbara NovickSt. Christopher School—708-385-877614611 S. Keeler—Midlothian, Il 60445Fax: 708-385-8102-Web Site: www.stchrisschool.orgSchool E-Mail address: info@stchrisschool.orgCarol Pretkelis, AdministratorJulieanne Krahn, School SecretaryReligious Education—708-388-404014611 S. Keeler—Rm 21 of the SchoolReligious Ed Web Site: www.stchrisre.comBernadine Smierciak, Director of Religious EducationBrenna Baker, SecretarySt. Christopher Ministers of Care will bring Communionto the hospitalized and homebound. If you, a familymember or a friend is in need of a visit, please contact theParish Office at 708-388-8190.Convent—708-388-0185 4130 W. 147th StreetAlumni Web Page—www.stchrisalumni.orgFiesta Email—fiesta@stchristopherparish.comAthletic Association Web Page—stchrissports.comMaintenance—708-371-2082 Charlie BostromSt. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry—708-371-4621MASS SCHEDULEMonday thru Saturday 8:30AMSaturday: 5:30PM (Vigil)Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00AMHoly Days: Check Bulletin Calendar for timeROSARYThe Rosary is prayed after 8:30AM Mass every morningMonday through Saturday.EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONMonday—Saturday 7:25—8:25AMSACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONReconciliation Room at Front West Vestibule or byappointment at the Parish OfficeSaturdays: 4:00—5:00PMMARRIAGESPlease make wedding arrangements through a Priest orDeacon at least 4 months prior to the wedding.BAPTISMSEach Sunday of the month at 12:15PM. Arrangements forparents and godparents may be made by phoning the ParishOffice—708-388-8190
We begin a new Church year and Advent with Jesus commanding us to watchvigilantly for His Christmas coming and His final coming. Chances are that Jesus’message will go largely unheeded in a culture which has generally displaced even thename of His birthday, “Christmas,” with the politically correct “holidays.”Vigilance and waiting come naturally to those in love. The loving father of theprodigal son waited and watched for a long time for his boy’s return. So vigilant was hiswatching that he was able to spot his son “while he was still a long way off.” Simeonloved God and so waited vigilantly in the temple for the appearance of the Infant Jesus. Jesus, who is Love,waited several decades in the obscurity of Nazareth until the right time to begin his public ministry. We’llwait enough for what we love enough.This Advent, some folks will wait hours in line to buy this year’s popular toy. Many children will risewell before dawn on Christmas morning and wait for hours until they can open presents. Parents and childrenwill wait in long lines to visit Santa. Who we wait for says a lot about who we really love. Who will wait forJesus? Who will love Jesus? We will watch and wait for Jesus if we love Him enough. Ask the Holy Spirit topour out the love of God in your heart. Then “wait for the Lord.”Pastor’s announcements:1. Congratulations to our children who experienced the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time onSaturday, December 2nd. Please keep them in your prayers, that they may always feel the need of God’smercy in their lives and strive each day to grow in holiness.God Bless Our First Reconciliation ChildrenAndrew Ahern, Rose Bayne, Arianna Benitez, Caleb Gulli, Bryanah Carrera, Kameron Carthan, PaitynCastillo, Joshua Chapan, Leslie Corrales, Melanie Corrales, Edwin Cupit, Giselle Escamilla, Nolan Fletcher,Bryanna Flores, Christopher Flores, Enrique Gonzalez, Brian Habel, Robert Hedrick, Arlan Hernandez, EllaRose Killoran, Emily Koprowski, Sophia Koprowski, James Lane, Nicole Larmon, Rodrigo Leyva, MarioMeza, Ulysses Morales, Iris Nesby, Ceasar Nieves, Isibeal O’Sullivan, Shannon Rainey, Aaron Ramirez,Alexander Reyes, Angel Reyes, Julian Rios, Stephanie Rios, Adrian Rosseti, America Ruiz, Andy Ruiz,Karen Ruiz, Avery Sawatski, Nataylia Sears, Sophia Silva, Violet Spies, Karyna Suarez, Klarissa Suarez,Nathaniel Taylor, Aaron Torres, Cathleen Trant, Kamila Unzeta, Isabella Vaca, Kaitlin Westberg, RileyWilson.The Weekend Collection forNov. 18, 2017—Nov. 19, 2017Sunday Envelopes UsedChildren’s Envelopes UsedSunday Offering-EnvelopesSunday LooseChildren’s EnvelopesAll SoulsImmaculate ConceptionChristmas FlowersCapital ImprovementsAverage Electronic OfferingTotal Collection27412 6,005.00 866.29 22.55 10.00 40.00 626.00 415.00 476.07 8,460.91Thank you for your generous offering.The Weekend Collection forNov. 25, 2017—Nov. 26, 2017Sunday Envelopes Used299Children’s Envelopes Used18Sunday Offering-Envelopes 6,697.45Sunday Loose 1,167.77Children’s Envelopes 35.35All Souls 20.00All Saints 20.00Christmas Flowers 247.00Christmas 25.00Initial Offering 40.00Solemnity 40.00Capital Improvements 220.00Average Electronic Offering 476.07Total Collection 8,988.64Thank you for your generous offering.St. Vincent DePaul (Thanksgiving) 1,322.85
“Notes” from Phil & AmyWelcome to Advent atSt. Christopher Parish and a new beginning ofa church year. The church begins with thesemi-continuous reading of the Gospel ofMark in this year. It’s the oldest and shortest of the Gospels.Maybe since we’re off and running with Advent, now might be agood time for a little liturgy insight about this season. Thisseason will move quickly, especially this year because this againis the year when Christmas falls on a Monday. ImmaculateConception is upon us Friday of this week and Christmas VigilMass will occur the evening of the Fourth Sunday of Advent onDecember 24th. The following Sunday, December 31st, is theFeast of the Holy Family and yes, the Solemnity of Mary theMother of God will be celebrated Monday, January 1, 2018.While you’re marking your calendar, here’s a direct quote fromthe 2018 U.S. Bishops’ calendar: “In 2018, since the Solemnityof the Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated on January 7th, theFeast of the Baptism of the Lord is transferred to the followingMonday, January 8th. Back to Advent.What is Advent and what does it mean?Advent begins today. The word “advent” comes fromLatin and means “coming”. The liturgical season of Advent isthe time to prepare for the coming of Christmas – the birth ofJesus. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thisyear there will be three full weeks in Advent. This is thechurch’s New Year.Advent is a time to remember the thousands of yearspeople waited for the Messiah. It is time to remember Mary asshe waited for the birth of her child. It is a time to rememberSt. John the Baptist who prepared the Jewish people who werewaiting for the coming of the Redeemer.The church vestments are purple, the color of penance.Advent is a time to do penance and prepare our hearts for thecoming of Jesus at Christmas. The music of Advent includessongs with “Emmanuel”, which expresses our longing for Jesus’coming. The Advent wreath with its four candles represents theweeks of Advent. One candle is lighted each week until all fourcandles are lighted on the last Sunday of Advent. Take andmake special time for Advent prayers this year.A Blessed Advent Season to All,Phil & AmyHere’s Friday and Sunday’s Scripture highlights .Immaculate Conception: The Entrance Antiphon: I rejoiceheartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul. The FirstReading from Genesis 3: Adam and Eve ate from the tree thatthe Lord God forbade. Enmity would rise up between theserpent and the woman. The Responsorial Psalm 98: Sing to theLord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds. The SecondReading from Ephesians 1: Christians received “ every spiritualblessing in the heavens” through Jesus. Through Christ, Godfreely chose and adopted the faithful as children. The GospelAcclamation from Luke 1: Hail, Mary, full of grace the Lord iswith you; blessed are you among women. The Gospel fromLuke: The angel greeted Mary, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord iswith you.” The angel told Mary she would conceive a son by thepower of the Holy Spirit. She answered, “May it be done to meaccording to your word.”(continued)HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING ATST. CHRISTOPHER IN THE WEEK AHEAD:6:00 AM - 12:30 PM[K,C,FR] Cub ScoutPancake Breakfast7:30 AM [CH] Mass9:30 AM [CH] MassDec. 3Sun.10:30 AM - 12:30 PM[school] Open House11:00 AM [CH] Mass1:00 PM—4:00 PM [G] Boys BB Games6:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena7:30 PM[Unit-D#38]Coffee/bread afterNovena10:00 AM Drop off T.R.I.P. Order at ParishOffice5:00 PM - 10:00 PM[G,K]BINGO - DoorsOpen 5pm - Early Bird Game 6:30pmRegular Games 7pmDec. 4 Mon. 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM[FR] Stem Nova CubScouts6:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena7:30 PM[Unit-D#38]Coffee/bread after theNovena3:10 PM - 4:10 PM[CH] Children's Choir4:30 PM - 6:00 PM[RE] Religious EducationClasses Grades 1-55:45PM-7:00PM[C,K]Catholic Char. DinnerDec. 5 Tues. 6:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena6:30 PM - 8:00 PM[RE] Religious EducationClasses Grades 6-87:00 PM[Unit-D#37] Mid. Baseball Mtg.7:30PM[Unit-D#38]Coffee/Bread after Nov.5:30 PM—8:30 PM [G] Boys BB Games6:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena6:30 PM[FR,C,K] Rosary Altar MeetingDec. 6 Wed. 6:30PM-8:30PM[Unit-D#35,37]Al-AnonMtg.7:00 PM[Unit-D#37] Knights of Columbus4th Degree Meeting for Cardinal StritchAssembly7:30PM[Unit-D#38]Coffee/Bread after Nov.5:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena5:30PM-8:30PM[FR]Cub Scout Pack#3585:30 PM - 7:30 PM[Unit-D#37] TOPS6:30 PM[Unit-D#38]Coffee/bread after Nov.Dec. 7 Thur. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM[C] Boy Scouts7:00 PM - 8:00 PM[Unit-D#35] BaptismalPrep. Class7:00 PM[Unit-D#37]Welcome Women's Mtg.8:00 PM[Unit-D#38] Fiesta Mtg.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed VirginMary - Holy Day of Obligation8:30 AM[CH] Mass5:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaDec. 8Dec. 9Fri. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM[off-site] Coffee HouseCOME TO BINGOTHISMONDAY NIGHT!Come join us on Monday evening in the gym. Comeplay Bingo and our raffle games with 3 progressive5:30PM—9:00PM [G] Boys BB Gamespots for Feathered Friends, which is at 1,400 ,6:00 PM - 8:00 PM[FR] Girl Scouts Tr#61097Fireplug, which is at 5,800 , and Skunk, which& Brownies & Daisy Tr#61080is at 1,800 . Pull tabs ar e also available. You7:00 PM[CH] Masscan also enjoy the food from our concession stand.If you would like to check Bingo out, go to St.8:00 AM - 2:00 PM[G] Boys Basketball GamesChristopher Bingo on Facebook and you will see2:30 PM - 5:30 PM[G] Girls Volleyball Gameshow much FUN we are having. You will also findout how much can be won on Monday evenings in5:00 PM - 7:00 PM[Unit-D#37&38 & ParkingLot] Luminaria Salesthe gym. Now is the time to come play. ComeSat.visit us.5:30 PM[CH] MassDoors open at 5:00PM. Early bird game begins at6:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena6:30PM and regular Bingo starts at 7:00PM. If you7:30 PM[Unit-D#35]Coffee/bread after Novena would like to help with Bingo, please call the ParishOffice at (708) 388-8190. All are welcome.7:00 AM - 1:00 PM[Unit-D#37&38 & ParkingLot] Luminaria Sales7:30 AM [CH] Mass8:00 AM - 1:00 PM[C,K] Knights of ColumbusChristmas Pancake BreakfastDec. 10 Sun.9:30 AM [CH] Mass11:00 AM [CH] Mass1:00 PM—4:00 PM [G] Boys BB Games6:30PM[CH]Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena8:00 PM[Unit-D#35]Coffee/bread after Novena“Notes” from Phil & Amy, (continued)Second Sunday of Advent: The Entrance Antiphon from Isaiah30: O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save thenations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard inthe joy of your heart. The First Reading from Isaiah 40:Speaking for God, Isaiah said, “comfort, give comfort to mypeople,’ says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, andproclaim to her that her service is at an end.” The ResponsorialPsalm 85: Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us yoursalvation. The Second Reading from 2 Peter 3: Peter wrote thatGod does not want anyone to perish but wants all to repent, forthe day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. The GospelAcclamation from Luke: Prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God.The Gospel from Mark 1: Fulfilling what Isaiah foretold, Johnappeared in the desert as a messenger making ready the way ofthe Lord and proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
ReligiousEducation NewsHappy AdventCongratulations to the children who celebrated FirstReconciliation on Saturday. Thanks to theirparents who prepared them for this special day.Thanks to teacher, Renee Roberson and catechistsSue Rosen, Kathy Wojtasik, Terry Battistella andJohn McNichols who assisted the parents in thepreparation.Seventh grade young people in the school andreligious education program recently participated Ina retreat day at St. Rita High School. Fr. TomMcCarthy was the facilitator. Here are some reviewsfrom our seventh grade“It showed that meeting new people will help yougrow and become a better Christian. I enjoyed beingwith people from different schools in our group. Myexperience was great. The one thing I would changeafter the retreat is the way I am on social media. Thisretreat helped me prepare to put God first and getting to help me learn about the surroundings in mychurch. The chapel was beautiful. The people in mygroup were great kids. Father said there isnothing private on the world wide web. The retreathelped me get ready for Confirmation next year. Ittaught me how to help and respect others. If you arekind and funny, maybe you will get it back. Thisretreat helped me so much in different ways. I amvery glad that I was able to attend.” Thanks, forsharing girls and boys!Children in religious education will welcome aspeaker who will talk about Our Lady of Guadalupeat the closing prayer on Tuesday evening.Religious Education parents are reminded that allfamilies (early and late sessions) will gather at 5:45PM on Tuesday, December 12th. Children in grades1 and 2 will go directly to their classrooms. Parentsin grades 1 and 2 can then go to the church. Childrenin grades 3-8 and their parents should go directly tothe church at 5:45. Children will sit with theirparents. Advent Reconciliation will be celebrated andchildren will receive packets of information alongwith a Report to Parents as we complete the firstsemester of this year.Classes resume January 9, 2018.Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to allwho will celebrate during this new month ofDecember! Enjoy the Advent season of 2017!“Jesus, be with me today, in everything I do and say.”
GIVING TREEGiving tree gift tags will beavailable to take from eachchurch entrance byDecember 3rd. Please take a tag and purchase theitem listed on the tag as a Christmas gift for someonein need. This year we are providing gifts forSt. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry clients, The AperionNursing home in Midlothian, The Courage Program,and Maria Shelter.New this year: There will be a private donation ofchildren’s toys this collection time. These are goingto be used for our food pantry families. Because ofthis, there won’t be many tags requesting toys thisyear. You will see more tags for adults and olderchildren who also come to our food pantry. Therewill also be tags for the other 3 groups as usual.Another option is to donate money to SVDP that willbe used to purchase extra food for Christmas dinnerbaskets. As always, we can’t thank you enough forhelping people at this joyful season. Please call MaryAnn Hanley at 708-389-6250 if you want tovolunteer to help collect, sort or deliver gifts.“LIGHT UP MIDLOTHIAN”This Christmas Eve will mark the 35th yearthat our Luminaria candle kits have linedthe sidewalks of our homes and businesses throughout thearea. The sale dates to purchase our Luminaria candle kitsthis year will be after all the masses on the weekends ofDec. 9th & 10th and the 16th & 17th.The proceeds raised from Luminaria are used solely toprovide the financial assistance of The St. Vincent DePaulSociety Food Pantry of St. Christopher’s Catholic Churchand the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Pantry.In the past year, approximately 6,000 people fromMidlothian, Posen and Crestwood were providedassistance with food, utility bill assistance and otheremergency needs available.Each kit consists of 7 candles, 7 bags and the sand used asthe base for the candle, to weigh the bag down and costonly 5.00! For orders of 25 or greater, we will deliveryour order between the hours of 9AM and noon onDec. 16th.For those who want to support the Food Pantry but do notwish to purchase candles, you can find envelopes in thepews to make a cash donation.Remember, what we raise this year determines theassistance we can provide next year. Thank you!Congratulations!We would like to congratulate the followingstudents who made honor roll status at theirrespective high schools for the First Quarter of the2017-2018 school year. The following students areeither alumni students from our school or religiouseducation program. Keep up the good work!BREMENHonors withDistinctionMichael AndersonAshley VelaBenjamin AvilaEmma AhernZachary CasperSamantha MurphyMalik NobleHigh HonorsMeghan BurnsNolan DreherKevin JohnsonMartin JucikGianna RiebelJoseph MurphyKristin NugentMichael DudekAnthony JucikStephanie MejiaWalter PodgurskiHonorsKatherine CasconeKristopher DelkTracy GrageReilly DreherJessica MejiaAbigail PowersJennifer RiebelBlake DudekSawyer FichtBrian JasienMaya LopezAmerica MoraTeegan ErffmeyerRebecca GalkaLuke GrageSydney TalbotMOTHER MCAULEYA Honor RollIsabella RutherfordMarissa StrelczykOAK FORESTHonors withDistinctionSean DillonCanyon NovickJessica PerezVictoria PerezHigh HonorsAriel TorresClaire WallerGillian CateCaitlin MendezDorian PerezHonorsSage FlassigKamiia StewartThe new membersinducted into the 2017-18National Honor Society atBremen High School fromSt. Christopher were:Kristopher DelkReilly DreherEmily DoranAbigail PowersCurrent members:Michael AndersonNolan DreherJennifer JasienJorie Martinez
Knights of Columbus NewsKeep Christ in ChristmasPancake BreakfastthOur 7 annual Keep Christ inChristmas Pancake Breakfastwill be held on Sunday, Dec 10thbetween 8AM and 1PM in the school cafeteria.Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage will beavailable for breakfast accompanied by orange juiceand milk for the children and coffee for adults. Thecost is 5.00 for Adults and children over 3 yearsold; 4.00 for Seniors and Veterans and childrenunder 3 are free. All are welcome, please come joinus!! Santa will be available to take photos with youryouth(s) and/or family.St. ChristopherRosary AltarHoliday Cookies &Fudge SaleTo All Our Friends & Families of Our Parish,We are seeking Santa’s Little Helpers to have them make cookies and fudge for our 9th Annual Holiday Cookies & Fudge Salethe weekend of December 16th & 17th in Unit-D before andafter all the Masses. Specialty items are also welcomed.All cookies will be pre-packaged in clear boxes.All fudge will be pre-packaged in clear boxes ordecorative bags. A small box of cookies will be for 5.00 and alarge family size box will be for 7.00. We also will have a special of 3 large boxes for 20.00. A box or bag of fudge will be 5.00.Specialty items marked accordingly.They will make great Christmas gifts for thosefamily members, friends, neighbors or co-workers that you givea little gift too, something home-made, mouth watering, tastyand something from the heart to say Warm Wishes this HolidaySeason or better yet, just to give you and your family a little treatduring this busy time of the year.So be sure to stop by in Unit-D after all the Masses on December 16th & 17th, we can help yourChristmas season get on the way with our holiday treats.Please bring your goodies to Unit-D between7:30AM-Noon on Saturday, December 16th.Keep Christ in Christmas Poster ContestOur “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest isavailable to all children ages 5-14. Contest entrantscompete in one of three age groups—ages 5 through7, ages 8 through 10, and 11 through 14. All entriesmust be on 8 x 11 paper or poster board and mustreflect the theme of the contest. All entries must beturned in by Dec 10th and become property of theKnights of Columbus.Upcoming EventsPlease check the upcoming bulletins for futureevents sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.There will be a Food & Toiletries Drive fromJan. 7th to Feb. 11th. Baby Bottle Collection startsin December. The Spelling Bee will be on Jan. 14,2018. In January, we will also have the Free ThrowContest.For more information, please call Marsha Krug,chairperson at (708) 489-0352.
Liturgy ScheduleTHURSDAY, December 7, 2017St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church8:30AM—Bernadine Izzo, Wayne Fischl6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaWEEKLY MASS INTENTIONSSATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 20175:30PM—Marilyn Schroeder,Joseph A. Alfano,Shirley Kelleck, Joe Donato6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaSUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT7:30AM—For the Parish9:30AM—Dolores Schumacher, Florence McNichols,Intentions of Gladys Schuler11:00AM—Mark Imer, John M. Bell, James Powell,Sandra Burmeister6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaMONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church8:30AM—Florence McNichols6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaTUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 20178:30AM—Dan & Carol Fiala6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017St. Nicholas, Bishop8:30AM—Art Hawkins6:30PM—Our Lady of GuadalupeNovenaFRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017The Immaculate Conception of the BlessedVirgin Mary8:30AM—Lorraine EnguitaSchool Mass5:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena7:00PM—Peggy Burke, Andrew HeffelfingerSATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin8:30AM—Ignatius Bong Le, Sophie Zuber5:30PM—Barbara Weber, Evelyn Powers, Ron Helwig,Gerald Kleczka6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaSUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT7:30AM—For the Parish9:30AM—Richard Summers,Bob Wilfenger,Robert J. Riney11:00AM—Deacon Joseph Brady, Vincent Schavone, Sr.,Loretta Casey, John Jurewicz,Robert, Joseph & Lisa Beymer6:30PM—Our Lady of Guadalupe NovenaSchedule of Ministry Roles for Next Weekend, December 9th & December 10thTeam 1 Counters*preachingALTAR SERVERSSat., Dec. 9, 20175:30PMFr. Kris PaluchNate RickeyNicky StrelczykAmelia WallSun., Dec. 10, 20177:30AMFr. Kris PaluchConnor HoulahanMichael CastanedaRaul CastanedaAllen MoskalIrene KaminskiSun., Dec. 10, 20179:30AMFr. Kris PaluchJustin OliveraFrancesca EscamillaMelissa ManriqueJoey KsiezakMonica MunozSun., Dec. 10, 201711:00AMFr. Kris PaluchJessica PerezVictoria PerezAlexis HansonAnita & TomWaicekauskasLECTORSLidija BilusChris StrilkoEXTRAORDINARYMINISTERSREADINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11Tuesday: Is 11:1-10;Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;Lk 10:21-24Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a;(1H) M Moskal (3H) JPotempa (4H) S PotempaPs 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37(1C)L Duckwall (2C) M Krug Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps(3C) R Hofer (4C) M Hofer118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;Mt 7:21, 24-27Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20;(1H) Pat SerratoPs 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;(3H) Candido LopezLk 1:26-38(4H) Patricia LopezLit: Brenna BakerSaturday: Is 30:19-21,23-26; Ps 147:1-6;Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8(1H) Noreen UrbanSunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11;(3H) Robert Powers(4H) Patricia PowersPs 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14;(5H) Sarah PowersMk 1:1-8(1H) Jim Fowler(3H) Diane Froio(4H) BridgetChristianson
THANK YOU FORPROTECTING OUR COUNTRYLord, hold our troops in your loving hands.Protect them as they protect us. Bless them andtheir families for the selfless acts they perform forus in our time of need. I ask this in the name ofJesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen. Rober tSaffrahn, Christopher Wazny, Stephen Grotkins,Michael Genovese, Jo Cor, Ramond Hansen, AdamJourdan, Jesse Derxater, Jim Welsh. Air Force:Brent Kennedy, Kenneth Keskel, Kevin Dempsey,Michael J. Levine, Michael J. Yucuis, Jr., MichaelSmerz, Jr., Airman A1C Kevin K. Archer, Capt. TaraVillena, Dante James, Bobby Lewis, Robin Lewis,Staff Sgt. Nicholas F. Rutz, Capt. KevinWaicekauskas, Army: Christine Dempsey Seldon,Marian McHugh Cosgrove, Richard Aichele, Jr.,Krystal Darge, Jacob Compton, Brian White,Lt. Thomas Peters, Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr., Navy:Lt. David Burke, Michael Lewis, Cody Lawry,Geoffrey James, Michael Minervini, Lt. ChadStuewe, Kevin Thomas, Robert Stadtler, ScottGoetzinger, Lt. Jeff Sargis, Melissa Gray, Eric Gray,Cindy Schaefer-Kirtland, Andrew Fitzpatrick,Sr. Chief Kevin Lewis, Marines: Brett Lachine,Bruce Alton, Cpl. Thomas Nowick, Sr., Airman JohnS. Klimczak III, Amy Blea, Johnny Blea, Joseph A.Dempsey, Reid Peters, Donald Thomas Dreher andEric Ruge.Please pray for our sick and theirfamilies—Matthew Corse, KarissaBurnson, Robert DuBall Jr, MarieHager, Elizabeth Peers, MaryO’Malley, Charles Glickley,Rebecca Schultz, Fred Massat,Martin O’Kelly, T.J. Valacak,Stevie Kuzmicki, Diane Froio, Jim Long, FrancesNardelli, Carol Smaron, Jane and Janet Buttron,June Twombly, Marek Rudzki, Barb Kurczewski,Tom Kendall, Bob Bell, Mary Boblink, DeborahEdlund, Al Sulka, Tina Schaefer, Linda Henery,Lucille Tryon, Tommy Shambo, Michael Janda,Marge Bostrom, Amie Sikirica, Marilyn Duzmal,Star Mrdak, Jolene Schaefer, Linda Chipan, SharonThomas, Barbara Frigo, Noreen and Bob Urban,Beth Sikirica, Jim Sikirica, Irene Bell, Rose Klauba,Jim Schaffrath, Joanne and Chuck Keskel, EvelynRadcliffe, Patricia Oak, Phillip Thorton, PatriciaCarlton, Annette Melchor, Marion Siniawski,Sharon Mildaus, Marge Martinez, John and DianeBarrett, Donald Frawley, Florence Demski, DarleneLempa, Marie Bennett, James Bonny, JudyD’Ambrosio and Rebecca Esquilin.We are pleased towelcome the followingchildren that wererecently baptized atSt. Christopher Parish:NICHOLAS JOSEPH GARCIAChild of Jose & LorraineSt. Christopher Youth Ministry“For the kingdom of God belongs to such asthese”(Mk 10:14c)Dear Parishioners,Because of your remarkable generosity theSt. Christopher Youth Ministry was able to fillmore than EIGHTY PACKAGES filled withessential items for persons who are withoutshelter. You completed this act of mercy bytaking those packages and giving them tosomeone in need whom you encountered asyou traveled about on Thanksgiving Day. TheChildren wish to thank you for yourparticipation in this endeavor and they wouldlike to hear what your encounter was like.Please share all the details by sending anE-Mail to jmcnichols@stchrisschool.org.THANK YOU!ALEIA JOY MORILLOChild of Brian & LaurenRYAN LANDON MORILLOChild of Brian & LaurenIZABELLA MARIE MILLERChild of Brian & AntoniettePlease keep in your prayers ourrecently deceased:BERNADINE SEGLERMICHAEL A. WHITEFRANCIS SINIAWSKIPlease remember their families in this time ofsorrow.
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The Rosary is prayed after 8:30AM Mass every morning Monday through Saturday. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday—Saturday 7:25—8:25AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Reconciliation Room at Front West Vestibule or by appointment at the Parish Office Saturdays: 4:00—5:00PM MARRIAGES Please make wedding arrangements through a Priest or
