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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH CHESTER, MARYLAND OCTOBER 1, 2017
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK: Reading 1 Is 5:1-7 Reading 2 Phil 4:6-9 Gospel Mt 21:33-43 Daily readings can be found on our Facebook page.
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The St Christopher’s Food Bank is in need of canned tuna and chicken, canned fruit, hearty soup and boxed potatoes and boxed rice. Just think of those less fortunate...and pick up one
extra item while shopping. “The fruit of the Spirit is love,....generosity..” (Galatians 5:22) St Christopher’s Habitat for Humanity Team! Habitat has started a home build in Centreville! St Christopher’s is now signed up for 14 OCT to assist another team....if you are interested, please contact Dick Moore, [email protected] . (Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying ‘Whom shall I send’'?’....and I said ‘Here I am (Lord), send me! “ (Is 6: 8)
RCIA & Adult Faith Formation INFORMATION
If you are interested in participating and would like to sign-up or volunteer with this ministry please contact Katie Sukley for more information. We will meet from 10-11AM in the Parish Offices. All are welcome!
This Week’s Second Collection: Building & Maintenance Fund The Building & Maintenance Fund is used for the mortgage on the Priest’s Residence and for building up the emergency fund for our aging facilities. We thank you for your contin-ued support.
New Parish Directory This will be your last oppor-tunity to have your photo taken to be included in the Directory. Each family will receive a free 8 x 10 portrait
and a free copy of the Directory! You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional por-traits, if desired. ALSO, if you already had your portrait taken during our photo shoots over the summer, your portraits are in! You may pick them up after masses at the table where appoint-ments are being scheduled. Thank you for your participation!
Our 2nd Annual Vocations Assembly will be held on Wednesday, October 4th from 6:45-7:45PM All 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade students are invited to join us for an evening of fun and learning all about Religious Vocations. We will have special guest speakers from both our Di-ocesan Vocations Office in Wilmington,
DE as well as Religious Sisters from the Institute Servants of the Lord, located out-side of Washington, DC. First Communion Time Preference Sign-up Attention all First Communion Parents- you can now sign-up for your time preference for First Holy Communion online. This year
First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 5th at 10 AM and 1 PM. If you have any questions please con-tact Katie Sukley. First Communion Banner Kits If you missed the First Communion Parent Meeting, please stop by the Reli-gious Ed Office to pick up the information that you missed along with your First Communion Banner kit.
Adult Faith Formation Opportunity: We invite you to come learn about some inspiring people who played a large role within the Catholic Church and the world. Bishop Barron is on a new journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential peo-ple. Catholicism: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film se-ries that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. Join us Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm in the parish hall beginning October 12th for this FREE 6 week study.
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
We would like to thank THE WINERY
for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin
MONDAY OCTOBER 2 7:15 a.m. Mary Dunn + 8:30 a.m. The Vernon Family THURSDAY OCTOBER 5 7:15 a.m. Inez Dotterweich + 8:30 a.m. Vince Rossi, Jr & Mary Angela + FRIDAY OCTOBER 6 7:15 a.m. Alice Gorman Burke + 8:30 a.m. Adelaida Ramos Meneses + SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 8:30 a.m. Rinny Glowacki+ 5:00 p.m. Dorothy Wynne + SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 7:00 a.m. Anne Burt + 9:00 a.m. Joe & Shirley Canter + 11:15 a.m. Clarence Cochrane +
Please Remember Our Sick In Your Prayers:
Jacqui Lamb, Daniel Smith, Jr., Daniel Smith, Sr., Elizabeth Forst, Shirley & Charles Cogan, Steven Kasser, Barbara Atwell, Liz Buckley, Danielle E.,
Debbie Seale, Frederick W. Baumann V, Sally Sackman, Anne Magor, Pete Turchi, Mary Dale., Beth Blair and Tim Dashiell.
Please pray for those who have long term illnesses and their caregivers. We are thankful for those who are on the road to recovery. Also, please notify the Parish Office to remove a name from the sick list.
Beginning this month, new requests for prayers for the sick will be published for one month; after that time, their names will be added to our “Prayers for the Sick” book which will be on the altar. Please be assured that the Parish continues to pray for all who are sick.
REMEMBER- Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 The Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during 9 am Mass.
SUNDAY CAFÉ: Coffee, Donuts, Fellowship and Wi-Fi
The Sunday Café is back! The times for the Café are 7am to 11:00 am . There's always room for you to help! We welcome teams of 3 or 4 to cover a shift or the entire morning, or you can volunteer individually. No experience is necessary. Confirmation students and older are encouraged. To volunteer, contact Terry Otto at 410-643-5393 or [email protected] or at [email protected] Thank you!!
Christian Meditation Meditation is an acceptable practice in developing a life of prayer. Join us on Friday mornings from 9-10 in the Parish Office Prayer Room. We are consider-
ing Monday evenings as a second meeting for prayer. If interested, please contact Bobbie [email protected] "One of the greatest gifts we can give anyone is to help them develop a sustainable prayer life." - Matthew Kelly
Altar Server Training We are looking for interested boys and girls in the 4th grade and older who would like to become Al-tar Servers. This is a wonderful way to show your faith in action. We have 2 options for trainings in October: October 8th 12:30pm
October 17th 6:30pm Trainings are held in the Church. If you have any questions, please contact Celinda Carr at 240-882-4694 or [email protected]
Sunday October 22, in the SSPP Cafe 900 High St. Easton, MD Doors open at 12:30 Games start at 2:00 Raffles, Chinese Auction, Door prizes Food and Drink will be available
Tickets $20.00 for 20 games Tickets may be purchased www.ssppeaston.org, click on high school and look for Design Any questions please call Toni Baranosky at 410-353-6599 or email [email protected]
Respect Life: 40 Days for Life September 27 until November 5. 929 West St., Annapolis is where folks go to pray for those considering abortion.
If you would like info about the Annapolis Campaign contact Bobbie, 410 829 9834 or check out, www.40daysforlife.org
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH CHESTER, MARYLAND OCTOBER 1, 2017
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
