St. Christopher Catholic Church Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor

12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-5150, office 772-546-8820, fax Email: office@stchrishs.com Website: www.stchrishs.com

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday at 9:00am

Confessions on Friday, following the 9:00am Mass or by appointment Saturday Vigil Masses: 3:30pm and 5:00pm Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am

Altar Flowers

For the parish family of St. Christopher Church.

Sanctuary Candles

In Loving Memory of Julian Matkowski as requested by his daughter Elizabeth.

Saturday, November 24, 2018 3:30 PM † Joseph McDermott / † Claudia and Nicholas Sabatino / † Rose and Sandy Quartto /

† Joyce Schoening

5:00 PM † Mary Ann Ammerman / † Elizabeth and Julian Matkowski /

Intentions of the McDonough Family / Special Intention

Sunday, November 25, 2018 7:30 AM † William J. Pipota / † Henry Diodati / † Domenic Raiola / Intention of People of St. Christopher

9:00 AM † Lois Morahan / † Karen Stuart Herrick / † Thelma Couture / Intention of Kim Bartoli

10:30 AM † The Schaefgen and Hill Families / † Robert and Kathryn Dimmitt / † Mark Morgan / † Betty Kelly

Monday, November 26, 2018 9:00 AM † George Baker / Intention of Patrick Regan and Family / Intention of Ella Marie Weidler /

† Olga Morali

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 9:00 AM † Richard Boyle / † Virginia Tierney / † Mary and Ralph Nobisso / Intention of Robert Conroy

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:00 AM † John E McMahon / † Lucille Etheridge / † Dennis McCarthy / † Eileen DeSalvio

Thursday, November 29, 2018 9:00 AM † Carl Davino / † Robert and Vivian Rogers / † Kevin Wixted / † Sydney Powell

Friday, November 30, 2018 9:00 AM † Herman Champlin / † Kevin Boyle / † Rick Shreves / Intention of Bill Connolly

Saturday, December 1, 2018 3:30 PM † Mary E. Dunn / † Ron Woolfenden / † Raymond Miller / † George Bole

5:00 PM † Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / † Peggy Dillenbeck / † Richard Palmer / † John Jones

Sunday, December 2, 2018 7:30 AM † Ralph Scheidt / † Douglas Shroyer / † Emelio Andreotta / Intention of People of St. Christopher

9:00 AM † The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / † Edward McDonald / † Theresa Goffred /

† Thomas R. Alfes

10:30 AM † Katherine Burgess / † Herman Champlin / † Richard Miller / † Wynne Serra /

Intention of Marietta and Richard Tierney

November 25, 2018 Christ the King

Today’s Liturgy, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

First Reading, Daniel 7:13-14 Daniel prophesies about the coming of the Son of Man.

Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 93:1,1-2,5 A prayer of praise to God our king

Second Reading, Revelation 1:5-8 Jesus is the firstborn of the dead and the ruler of all.

Gospel Reading, John 18:33b-37 Jesus is questioned by Pilate about the charge brought against him that he is “King of the Jews.”

Background on the Gospel Reading

This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year. On this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. Each year we set aside this Sunday to reflect upon this title that we have given to Jesus. In Lectionary Cycle C, we read a portion of the passion from the Gospel of John, which is also part of the Gospel reading proclaimed each year on Good Friday.

In John’s Gospel, Pilate is shown in a more favorable light than in the other Gospels. In today’s reading, we hear one of two dialogues between Jesus and Pilate that are reported in John’s Gospel. Pilate questions Jesus about the charges brought against him. Caiaphas and the high priests have charged Jesus with a political crime, one that would require a punishment of death. Pilate distances himself from the Jewish leaders who accuse Jesus; he is not a Jew, and he seems to want little to do with this Jewish affair.

In his responses to Pilate’s questions, Jesus distinguishes his kingdom from the political powers of this world. King and kingdom may be appropriate terms for Jesus’ mission and promise, but only by analogy. Jesus is king, but not the kind of king we imagine or expect. He was certainly not the kind of king Pilate feared he might be.

Jesus refers to a kingdom that does not belong to this world. This has been mentioned earlier in John’s Gospel. Recall that in his prayer during the Last Supper discourse (see John 17:6-18), Jesus prayed for his disciples who are in the world but do not belong to the world. Yet like Jesus, they are sent into the world for the world’s salvation. In today’s reading, we see Jesus identify the final proof that his kingdom is not of this world: If his kingdom were of this world, then there would be people fighting to save him. Again we hear echoes of John’s theme—salvation is worked out through a cosmic battle. It is helpful to return to the first

chapter of John’s Gospel to understand the context for Jesus’ words to Pilate. Jesus came into the world, but the world did not know him. In John’s language, the world prefers the darkness, and yet the light will not be overcome by the darkness.

Truth has been another important theme in John’s Gospel. We see it emphasized in the conclusion of the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. Those who know the truth will recognize Jesus as king and will know how to interpret this insight. Yet Jesus’ kingship was hidden from many of his contemporaries. Only those chosen, those who have the eyes of faith, are able to see. As modern disciples of Jesus, we also struggle at times to recognize Jesus as king. Today’s Gospel invites us to see with eyes of faith that we might recognize that Jesus, through his crucifixion and death, is indeed king and Savior of all.

St. Christopher Catholic Church

Dollars and Sense

“Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously, according to your means.” ~ Sirach 35: 7 - 9

The totals for the collections on the weekend of November 17/18 will be reported in next week’s bulletin.

This Week’s Second Collection, November 25 The second collection will be the customary end of month collection for St. Vincent de Paul.

Next Week’s Second Collection, December 2 The second collection will be the customary start of month collection for Major Maintenance.

“Keep Christ in Christmas”

poster contest. Knights of Columbus free event open to children and young adults age 5 – 14. Application forms

available in the Church Office, CCD Office, or from Mike Skinner (772-341-9693, call 8-11 am weekdays

or anytime weekends). Posters due Sunday December 9th in the Parish Hall after any

Mass. Awards distributed Sunday December 16th in the CCD Building before classes.

Please call the parish office at 772-546-5150 for information or to arrange any of the following: Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Homebound Visits, Mass Intentions, Marriages, or Funeral / Memorial Masses

WELCOME

Thank you for attending Mass with us today, we are glad you came!

Fr. Aidan Hynes and the parish family of St. Christopher would like to welcome all of our visitors and new members.

Council of Catholic Women—30 Week Drawing

Congratulations to the following winners for October

All still eligible to win again!

Nancy Meier $30.00 Roxy LaChance $30.00 Vicki Littlefield $30.00 Jack Fraas $60.00

Thank you for supporting our many charities.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH AT 5:00 P.M. MASS

Rehearsals for the music and play portion of the children’s

Christmas Pageant will be as follows:

Thursday, December 6th

, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This will be a rehearsal for the play portion only and will

be in the church.

Tuesday, December 11th

, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This will be a rehearsal for the music and the play portion

and will be in the church.

Wednesday, December 19th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This will be a dress rehearsal and will be held in the church.

All children are invited to sing in the choir.

Please call Bernadette Lindell at 561-308-3724 with any questions concerning the music.

If you would like your child to participate in the

play portion of the pageant, please contact

Mrs. Cindy Paluszek at 561-308-4709,

or Mrs. Terri Christina at 772-486-9372.

Roles and costumes for the play will be assigned at the first rehearsal.

All children interested in participating in the pageant must attend all the rehearsals.

2019 UPCOMING CONCERTS

Friday, January 25 ························· Ronan Tynan

Thursday, March 14 ······ Kathy and Andreas Durkin

Monday, April 29····························· Emmet Cahill

November 25, 2018 Christ the King

TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR DO YOU NEED A FAITH LIFT

IF SO, Join us in our 16th year of Scripture Study as we investigate "The Letter to the Hebrews".

The letter is arguably the greatest Christian sermon ever preached or written. The author described his work as a "Message of

Encouragement". Just What We Need !! Our study will begin on Tuesday, Jan 22nd and continue every Tuesday for the next 8 weeks ending on March 5th. You have a choice of 2 sessions the first after the 9:00am Mass - from

9:30am till 11am and in the evening from 7pm till 8:30pm. Morning sessions are in the large hall behind the church and the evening class will be held in the Hospitality

room across from the office. There is a $20 fee for books and study aides.

Please call Ken or Connie Ziesman at 772-463-0858 to register.

St. Christopher Church is pleased to present… Celtic Angels Christmas

Monday, December 3, 2018

Show starts at 7:00pm – Doors open at 6:15pm

Admission $25.00 at the door.

Call 772-546-5150 for information.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING

• Gently Used Clothing

• Household Items

• Furniture

We are always in need of volunteers.

We are always in need of shoppers!

The Christ Child Society of Stuart 29th Annual Christmas Luncheon

Monday, December 3, 2018 Festivities begin at 11am - Luncheon at 12 Noon

Musical Entertainment by The Children's Choir of Hope Rural School

Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction, Vendor Shopping (not all vendors accept credit cards)

Mariner Sands Country Club — $60.00 per person Please RSVP by November 26 to Mrs. Thomas Cote 772-283-6959

All proceeds go to needy children of our area.

Diocesan Catholic Sunday Mass on TV

Date & Time: December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, at 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This diocesan Mass airs each Sunday on CW34 WTVX. Check your listings for the channel.

To request a free missal, please call: 561-775-9561 or email communications@diocesepb.org.

St. Christopher Catholic Church, Contacts

Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch

772-546-5150 ext: 2010, Sunday Mornings 8:00am to 11:00am

religioused@stchrishs.com

November 18 ······················································ Classes November 25······················································· No Classes

December 2 ························································ Classes

Advent is about to begin. Think about a special prayer or practice for your family during this Season which prepares us for the Christmas Season.

Last Week’s 5 Questions:

1. Name Rachel's Father. Laban (Genesis 29:16) 2. What did Satan promise to Jesus if he would give him worship? The kingdoms of the world (Matthew 4:8)

3. Following the flood, how many times did Noah send out a dove? 3 times (Genesis 8:9-12) 4. What was the metal in the helmets worn by David and Goliath? Brass 91 Samuel 17:4-5:38)

5. Who is the only full brother of Benjamin? Joseph (Genesis 35:24)

St. Christopher Staff Mary Stevens, Office Manager

Diane Busch, Parish Bookkeeper Kathy Wildes, Secretary

(772) 546-5150

St. Christopher Choir Bernadette Lindell, Director

(561) 308-3724

Religious Education Sue Kirch, Coordinator of Religious Education

Kirch.susan@yahoo.com (772) 546-5150

St. Vincent de Paul

Financial Assistance Office (772) 546-2492

Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thrift Shop (772) 546-5070 Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bible Study

As scheduled seasonally, watch the bulletin.

Eric Wolf, (772) 932-7969 Ken and Connie Ziesman

(772) 463-0858

Bingo

Every Wednesday, doors open at 11:00 AM and play starts at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall

Diocesan Cemetery Our Lady Queen of Peace

(561) 793-0711

Senior Singles Group 1st Monday at 1:00 PM In the Hospitality Room.

October-April For information, please contact

Lois at (772) 341-4654

St. Christopher Men’s Group

Meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, 8:00 AM

Call the Parish Office 772-546-5150

Rosary Group

Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM in the Church

Charismatic

Prayer Group Ken & Connie Ziesman

(772) 463-0858 Tuesday 9:30 AM in the

Hospitality Room

Legion of Mary

Sandra Johnson (561) 729-3104

Wednesday 9:30 AM in the Hospitality Room

Knights of Columbus Eric Wolf, Grand Knight

(772) 932-7969 Meetings 1st Tuesday each

month, 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall.

James F. Collins, F.I.C., Benefits Advisor, (772) 546-9910

Council of

Catholic Women Linda Duggan, President,

508-272-0914 Meetings the 2nd Tuesday

each month, Sept thru May, 1 PM in the Parish Hall

Home Bound Ministry

Kathy Wildes, Director 772-546-5150

Nursing Home Ministry

2nd Saturday, 10AM at the Manors of Hobe Sound

Please call, 772-546-5150

Advent Starts New Week. What is Advent?, Meaning of Advent

The New Year in the Church begins with the season of Advent — a time to help us prepare for Christmas, when we cele-brate the fulfillment of our longing for the Savior with the birth of Jesus.

So, what is Advent? It’s the season that lasts about four weeks, beginning four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. The Church’s Christmas season begins on Christmas Eve and lasts for twelve days. So, Advent is a season of anticipation that leads up to Christmas.

During this time, we observe a season of prayer, and reflection — followed by anticipation, hope and joy. Each Sunday during Advent we light a candle on the Advent wreath.

History of Advent

Advent as a season has evolved throughout history. What began as a liturgical season focused mainly on repentance now embodies joyful preparation for Christmas. Though the precise beginning of the celebration of Advent isn't known, there are writings from as early as the 5th century that mention the season of Advent.