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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH SERVICE TO HIS PEOPLE
May 6th, 2018
GLORY BE TO GOD- 6th Sunday of Easter Have you ever notice how often we can look at the same
object and see it from a completely different perspective.
Or the way we approach a situation of setting which we
apply a different set of expectations which can create an
uncomplimentary response on our part. Sometimes it a
simple statement, “we have always done it that way.” But
what if we can move beyond the norm
and see things a new.
An American visitor stopped by the home of one of his
friends in Tanzania. As he entered the house, the visitor
could hear all sorts of excited chatter and animated laugh-
ter coming from the living room. The visitor's friend and
three guests were playing Scrabble. The four were really
into the game.
The visitor asked who was winning. They replied that they
didn't know because they weren't keeping score. In fact,
they were helping each other when needed, sharing and
exchanging letter tiles. They even allowed a dictionary to
be used. What? The visitor asked. What about the rules?
The players explained that they weren't interested in indi-
vidual scores. The whole idea was for the four of them to
beat the total combined scores of their previous games.
They weren't playing for individual honors but for commu-
nity gain. What they wanted was to get the maximum
points from the letters they had to the greatest extent pos-
sible. And playing this way, they said, helped them all learn
new words in English, which was their third and fourth lan-
guage. [Gabe Hurrish, MKLM, writing in Maryknoll, March/
April 2018.]
My, My, My. This everyone-wins Scrabble game is the ideal
of Jesus' "commandment" to his disciples gathered at table
with him the night before he died. The love that Christ
"commands" of us finds its source in the heart and spirit,
not in whatever "rules" we establish, not in our own
"winning" - especially when our winning means that anoth-
er "loses." Loving as Christ has loved us begins by putting
aside our own hopes and wants to realize, instead, the
hopes and wants of others; by caring for and about others
with humility and understanding, regardless of the sacrifice
demanded of us; by readily making the first move to forgive
and to heal, no matter how undeserving. May we realize the
powerful sense of resurrection we can bring about by em-
bracing the spirit of Christ's love in our attitudes and rela-
tionships.
Mass Intentions for the week of: May 5th
Saturday, May 5th
4:30 PM– Bruno Morabito by Eucharia Ministry
Sunday, May 6th
9:00 AM– Ed McManus by the family
11:00 AM– John Sobieraj by Cindy, Gemma & Lia Sobieraj
(Cont.)
Page Two St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili, New York
Monday, May 7th
9:00 AM– Bruno Morabito by Winnie & Mike Carletta
Tuesday, May 8th
9:00 AM– For the people of St. Christopher
Wednesday, May 9th
9:00 AM– Rev. Ray Booth by the Estate
7:00 PM– Those dealing with fear and doubt
Thursday, May 10th, The Ascension of the Lord
9:00 AM– Those who have strayed from the Church
7:00 PM– Those living with mental illness
Friday, May 11th
9:00 AM– The McKinley Family by Kurt & MaryAnn Hoyer
Saturday, May 12th
4:30 PM– Florence Dynski by Dee & Ken Milner
Sunday, May 13th
9:00 AM– Ron Farley by The Folk Group
11:00 AM– John Sobieraj by Dr. David & Julia Waiston
May 10th, The Ascension of the Lord is a Holy day of
Obligation
Activities this week:
Sunday, May 6th
12:15 PM– Faith Formation
Monday, May 7th
7:00 PM– Liturgy Committee
Wednesday, May 9th
11:00 AM–Bible Study
7:00 PM– Liturgy Committee
7:00 PM– Folk Group Rehearsal
Thursday, May 10th
7:30 PM– Choir Rehearsal
Eucharia Ministry News
Our next gathering will be on Saturday, May 19th at 10:00am
upstairs in the Faith Formation Building. We’re planning to
learn how to make round loom hats. If you have a round
loom, please bring it. Please join us!
Monthly Food Collection -- Please donate to Patrick Place
for the Month of May. We appreciate all you give every
month. Thank you Human Services Committee
Mass Intentions
Do you have a special person, concern, or loved one who has
passed that you would like to have a few extra prayers said
for? Consider requesting a Mass be said for them. Contact
the rectory to make arrangements. 594-1400
Patrick Place
Did you know that Patrick Place is opening their doors for
residents in May? Yes, it is true! As part of our annual fund-
raising efforts, we cordially invite you to an Evening at the
Cobblestone Barn to Benefit Patrick Place. This is the
same Cobblestone Barn that was featured in the Sunday
D&C two weeks ago. It will be held Friday May 18, 2018
from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. We are featuring a pig roast
and chicken BBQ catered by Colby’s. Appetizers, silent
auctions, raffles, and an ice cream bar will be included
along with a cash bar. Tickets are $60 each or a table of
8 for $450.
If you have any questions, would like to volunteer, or
make a donation for the silent auction, please visit our
website www.patrickplace.org , call 585-889-0040, or
email [email protected].
Tickets will be sold after Mass this weekend or at the
rectory office during the week.
Lessons From the Vineyard 2018 Spring Series with
Father George Heyman President, Saint Bernard’s
School of Theology and Ministry
The faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a
large number of theological beliefs and ethical princi-
ples. In fact, all three religions revere the Prophet Abra-
ham and share more in common with each other than
other religious traditions. Most importantly all three
religions affirm the existence of one God. Thursday,
April 19th~~Islamic Faith Thursday, May 10th~~Jewish
Faith Thursday, June 21st~~Christian Faith Wine &
Cheese Reception: 7:00 to 7:30PM. Presentation: 7:30 to
8:30 pm St. Matthew Church 6591 Richmond Mills Rd.,
Livonia For more information call 585-346-3815
On Monday, May 21, Aquinas Institute of Rochester will
host
Tolton: From Slave to Priest, a powerful one-man pro-
duction performed by Jim Coleman of Saint Luke Pro-
ductions. We would like to invite you and your congre-
Parish Financial Stewardship Summary
Basket Electronic
Collection Donations YTD
$ 5,756.75 Recorded Monthly $ 100,199.94
(YTD)
What shall I return to the Lord? (Psalm 116:12)
The Joy of Stewardship
Page Three St. Christopher’s Church, North Chili, New York May 6, 2018
gation to this inspiring production on the life of one of the
Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American priest.
May 20th is Pentecost
† At all masses, we
will have people
reading the first
reading in a for-
eign language. If
you are interested
in doing one of
the readings,
please contact the
rectory or see Fr.
Bob after Mass.
† Don’t forget to
wear red that day!
† Again this year, we
are asking parish-
ioners to bring a
red plant to help
decorate the
church.
Would you like to be a part of a select group of men
and women of the parish?
We are looking for people who can spare one Monday
morning a month for a few hours to help count the weekly
collection. The process is not time consuming but you
would be serving your parish in a very important way.
Please consider helping in this important ministry. Contact
Karen at 595-1400
Ministry to the Sick
Please contact the Parish Office concerning the needs of
the sick, hospitalized or shut-in. The Hospitals do not al-
ways contact us when you are admitted. (594-1400)
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Brenda Emery Jo Schwartz Margaret Mancuso
Linda Springer Eileen Spillane, Beulah Reihle
Marion Bennett Catherine Clapp Kathleen Sackett
Ann Matoushak, Tom & Pat Schryver James Worden
Cindy Chait Valerie Brescia Richard Welch
Rocco Albanese Fred Hoehn Patrick Ford
Gwenn Sarazyn Ginny Lockridge Kelly O’Connor
Please keep the families of those who have lost loved ones in your prayers.
St. Christopher Church
3350 Union St. P.O. Box 399
North Chili, N.Y. 14514
585-594-1400 [email protected]
stchristophersnchili.org
New families are welcome in our parish. We invite you to
become more actively involved in our parish activities and
ministries. Registration forms are found at each of the
church entrances.
Parish Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Robert Gaudio 594-1400
Secretary: Karen Curtis 594-1400
Regional Finance Director & Bookkeeper: Kathy Osterberg
594-1400
Deacon: Dave Kepler [email protected]
Faith Formation: Lori Murtaugh
594-1441 [email protected]
Youth Minister: Kim Winden
594-1441 [email protected]
Young Adult Ministry: Katie Amann
594-1441 [email protected]
Hospital Visitation & Home Bound Ministry: Deacon Dave Kepler
594-1400
Music Ministry: Celeste Dynski-Trumble
697-4961
Building & Grounds: Jim Fiorentino
594-1400
Parish Council: Chair: Georgeanne Hogan
705-3044 [email protected]. com
Finance Committee Chair: Tom Staccone
889-3784
Sacramental Celebration: Sunday Eucharist:
Saturday 4:30 PM. Sunday 9:00 AM. & 11:00 PM
Weekday Eucharist: 9:00 AM. Monday– Wednesday & Friday Thursday Communion Service
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 PM.
Baptism: Please contact the rec-tory at 594-1400 to make arrangements.
Marriage: Please contact the rec-tory at 594-1400 at least 6 months in advance of the desired date of your wedding.
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