St. Christopher Catholic Church Very Rev. Aidan Hynes, V.F., Pastor and James Parrilli, Deacon

12001 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 772-546-5150, office 772-546-8820, fax 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

August 5, 2018

Saturday, August 4, 2018 3:30 PM † Mary E. Dunn / † John Matson / † Helen Boyle / † Maryellen Castellano

5:00 PM † John Condon / † Bernard Gorman / † Michael Hilferty / † Denis Hynes

Sunday, August 5, 2018 7:30 AM † Ralph Scheidt / † Jody Zillhardt / † Kim Palmer / Intention of People of St. Christopher

9:00 AM † Clarence Liggio / † Gregory Barsh / † Lois Morahan / † Michael Gearde

10:30 AM † Rose Cavallo / † Ed Reagle / † Alma O'Brien / † Bobby Matthews

Monday, August 6, 2018 9:00 AM † Kathy Huevelman / † John Hasson / † Elizabeth Long Lane / Intention of Peter Travers

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 9:00 AM † Michael Healy / † Jose Penaranda / † Vincent J. Sharkey / Intention of Mariner Sands Prayer

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 9:00 AM † Joseph Franklin / † Joseph Daltner / † Patsy Rodgers / † Carl and Lauretta Reed

Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:00 AM † Dennis March / † Susanne and Arthur Reed / † Mr. Douquaus / Intention of Leo DeLisi

Friday, August 10, 2018 9:00 AM † John and Margaret McNally / † Angelo DeJulia / † Richard Lewis / † Jack Walsh

Saturday, August 11, 2018 3:30 PM † Deceased Members of the Kress Family / † Deceased Members of the Sabato Family /

† Deceased Members of the Krasucki Family /

† Deceased Members of the Noel and Purcell Families

5:00 PM † Loretta and Frank J. Burgert / † Grace Marquardt / † Eric Klein / Special Intention

Sunday, August 12, 2018 7:30 AM † John D'Ambrosio / † Jody Zillhardt / † Lois Vernacchio / Intention of People of St. Christopher

9:00 AM † The Charles and Sophie Lomangino Family / † Robert Mandeville / Intention of Carl Richter / † Gaetan Dussault

10:30 AM † Lucia Iodice / † The Martin Family and Friends / † Dean and Joanne Duncan / † Edward T. Croke

Altar Flowers

The parish family of St. Christopher.

Sanctuary Candles

In memory of James Wojewodzic, as requested by Mary Jane Battaglia.

Parishioners and visitors often remark on the arrangements adorning our sanctuary.

They are always fresh cut flowers, replaced weekly.

You can help with cost involved by using the floral arrangements to honor the living or memorialize the dead. An acknowledgment of those being honored or memorialized and

also the name of those arranging it will be placed in the bulletin each week.

A similar arrangement can be made for the sanctuary lamp.

Please contact the parish office at 772-546-5150 for details.

First Reading, Exodus 16:2–4, 12–15 The Lord feeds the Israelites with manna.

Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 78:3–4, 23–24, 25, 54 A song of praise to God for his deeds to Israel.

Second Reading, Ephesians 4:17, 20–24 Christians become a new creation in Christ.

Gospel Reading, John 6:24–35 Jesus teaches the crowds that he is the “bread of life.”

Background on the Gospel Reading This Sunday we continue to read from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, but not continuously. Our Lectionary omits John’s report of Jesus’ walking on water. This event is reported much less dramatically in John’s Gospel than in the Synoptic Gospels. After the feeding of the multitudes, the disciples leave in a boat and Jesus follows them. The disciples are said to be terrified by what they see. Jesus reassures them and rejoins them. In today’s Gospel, we learn that the crowd has noticed the departure of Jesus and his disciples and so seeks them out in Capernaum. In the dialogue that follows between Jesus and the crowds, Jesus unfolds for us the gift of himself that that he gives in the Eucharist.

In today’s Gospel, there are four exchanges between Jesus and the crowd. In the first, the crowd, having followed Jesus to Capernaum, asks a very matter of fact question: “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus replies by naming their motivation in pursuing him. They have been fed. Jesus acknowledges this, yet challenges them to see beyond the fulfillment of their material needs. The crowds have followed Jesus because they have been fed. They ought to be seeking out Jesus because he can give them eternal life.

As the second dialogue begins, it seems that the crowd might be on their way to accepting Jesus and his mission. They ask: “What can we do to accomplish the works of God?” Jesus replies that they must have faith in the one sent from God. But in the third dialogue, the crowd reveals their inability to see Jesus’ true identity. They ask Jesus for a sign so that they might know that Jesus is from God. How strange this sounds since Jesus has just fed more than 5000 people. What more is expected?

But the crowd cannot see beyond the surface of the sign. They show this in their interpretation of the sign that came from Moses. In their description, they identify Jesus with Moses, as if to say, as Moses gave the people manna in the desert, give us a sign so that we will know that you are from God. They are looking to identify a prophet without realizing that God is standing before them. Jesus corrects their misinterpretation, saying that the manna received by their ancestors came from God. As God fulfilled their ancestors’ needs in the desert, so God has provided them with food for eternal life. In the bread that they have received from Jesus, they have received physical nourishment and also spiritual nourishment. Jesus wants the crowd to see beyond the surface to the One who provides true nourishment.

The conclusion of the dialogue reveals the crowd’s blindness. They ask for what Jesus has just told them they have found: “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus answers plainly that he himself is the Bread of Life they seek. Jesus himself is the Bread of Life who will satisfy every hunger and thirst. This is the first of several such statements found in John’s Gospel. We understand these better when we remember that God revealed his name to the people of Israel as “I am,” as Yahweh. Jesus is now claiming this name for himself. In the weeks ahead, we will see the offense that this gives to the people.

August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Offertory ............................................................................................................. $11,291.00

Last year ................................................................................................................................ 11,225.00

St. Vincent de Paul ............................................................................................... $2,613.00

Last year ................................................................................................................. No Comparison.

This Week’s Second Collection, August 5, 2018 The second collection will be the customary start of month collection for Major Maintenance.

Next Week’s Second Collection, August 12, 2018 The second collection will be for the Church in Latin America.

Prayer to Avert Hurricanes

The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, is asking all parishes and schools in the diocese to join him in a united prayer effort in thanksgiving for helping us through the past hurricane

season, and for our protection from devastating storms in the 2018 Hurricane Season. Below is a Prayer to Avert Storms that you and your families can use throughout the hurricane season. Thank you for your

support of our prayer effort to ask God to keep us safe from hurricanes in this upcoming season.

God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection. We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us in the coming seasons. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety. Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Mary, Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us.

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.

St. Christopher Council of Catholic Women 30 Week Fundraiser!!! We are happy to announce the return of our popular 30 Week Club. Now is your chance to be a big winner. Everyone is eligible for each drawing even if you are a winner the previous week. Please join us in making this fundraiser a success. It provides needed funds which we share with various charitable organizations. Membership

forms are available at the front doors of the church. Thank you again for your continued support.

August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Starting in August, we will start calling everyone who has not completed a registration form to check that they are still parishioners.

Updating Parish Census Records

We are updating our parish census records this summer and require your assistance to update addresses - phone numbers - email addresses - family members - family and member information.

The Knights extend a heartfelt Thank You to all our patrons and donors regarding Steak Night held July 21st. It was a big success!

Our next dinner will be a Polish Night on Saturday August 25th. Tickets will go on sale next weekend August 11th & 12th after all the Masses.

If you haven’t yet attended one of our delicious dinners, why not try us!

Interested in joining our organization? Please see any of the men you know in the parish who are Knights.

We Pray, We Work, We Play – Join us today!!

Husbands & Wives: Are you looking to put Christ in your marriage? Do you want Romance, Happiness, Passion and Joy? What makes you think they don’t go hand in hand?

Attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and learn how to refocus your marriage on what is most important. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience an even greater closeness and depth of your love for each other! The next weekend in this area is sched-

uled in Ft. Lauderdale, SEPT 7 TH

TO SEPT 9 TH

, 2018. Call: Roberto & Maria Ibarra 954-972-8129 Email: robmar1987@outlook.com. Apply on line FLSE-WWME.ORG, Or CALL: Frank & Fran Kulzer, 954-804-0661.

Application Window Now Open for Permanent Diaconate

Starting July 1, applications for the Formation Program for the Permanent Diaconate will be accepted. Men interested in applying are asked to speak to their pastor for permission to apply and should download the ap-plication from the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. Pastor permission is required, no exceptions. Seminary classes will begin Fall 2020. To be considered, applicants must submit their applica-tion by the deadline of December 31, 2018. Applications received after Dec. 31st will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Lina Salcedo in the diocesan Diaconate Office at 561-775-9540 or lsalcedo@diocesepb.org

School of Christian Formation (SCF) Classes

The SCF is currently on its summer break but classes will resume at several Churches around the diocese during the week of August 20. The SCF seeks to make its programs accessible to

adult Catholics in the diocese who are interested in taking a few classes to learn more about the faith we receive at baptism, enhancing their preparation for ministry. It offers many different classes and programs in English and Spanish on different days of the week. Classes cost just $10 and provide introductions to the major topics and historical periods of the Catholic faith.

The 2018-2019 SCF Classes runs August 2018 through April 2019. To view a copy of the schedule and learn more about SCF, visit www.diocesepb.org/school-of-christian-formation or contact Angelica in the School of Christian Formation at the number or email address listed.

Contact: 561-775-9544

St. Christopher Catholic Church, Contacts

Religious Education Coordinator: Susan Kirch

772-546-5150 ext: 210 religioused@stchrishs.com

Catechist… thank you for participating in the meeting last week. I will be in the Religious Education Building on Sunday mornings so you can come and set up your

classrooms in preparation for the new school year.

If you missed the meeting, please plan to stop in to get the updates.

We have openings for additional catechists and aids… please prayerfully consider joining our team.

Families... spend some time this week learning about the patron saint of your family.

Students who will be entering the Confirmation Class should be choosing a Sponsor, a Confirmation name and a service project.

This Week's 5 Questions:

1. What is a denarius? 2. Who was Isaac's Wife?

3. Which apostle wanted to touch Jesus before he believed he was risen? 4. What was Cain's job?

5. How many Psalms are there?

Last Week’s 5 Questions:

1. The Apostle Thomas was known by another name, what was it? Didymus (John 20:24) 2. What did Noah do first after he left the Ark? He built an altar to offer a sacrifice to God. (Genesis 8:20)

3. Why did Mary and Joseph name their baby Jesus? The name was told to Joseph by an angel in a dream. (Matthew 2:20-21)

4. How many times was Jonah asked by God to go to Nineveh? Twice (Jonah 2:1-3) 5. Who was the father of King David? Jesse (1 Samuel 16:11-13)

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 Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 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 Monday at 4:00 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

Deacon Jim Parrilli (561) 644-3721

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

Saturday, 10AM at the Manors of Hobe Sound Please call,

772-546-5150