eighteenth sunday in ordinary time july 31, 2016

Blasé J. Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago
Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
JULY 31, 2016
St. Christopher Parish Information
Parish Office— 708-388-8190
4130 W. 147th Street—Midlothian, Il 60445
Fax
708-388-0072
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Web Site:
www.stchristopherparish.com
Parish Office Hours
Monday—Thursday
9:00AM—7:00PM
Friday
9:00AM—4:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM—1:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM—1:00PM
Parish Staff
Fr. Kris Paluch, Pastor
Deacon Joseph Brady, Retired
Deacon Michael Smith
Denise Blackstone, Business Manager
Phil & Amy Switalski, Music Ministry Directors
Youth Ministry Web Site: stchristopherym.com
Parish Secretaries
Patricia Powers—Bulletin Editor
Barbara Novick
St. Christopher School—708-385-8776
14611 S. Keeler—Midlothian, Il 60445
Fax: 708-385-8102-Web Site: www.stchrisschool.org
School E-Mail address: [email protected]
Carol Pretkelis, Administrator
Julieanne Krahn, School Secretary
Religious Education—708-388-4040
Director of Religious Education—Joseph De Frier
14611 S. Keeler—Rm 21 of the School
Religious Ed Web Site: www.stchrisre.com
Religious Ed E-Mail address: [email protected]
Lois Sullivan, St. Christopher Ministers of Care bring
Communion to the hospitalized and homebound. If you, a
family member or a friend is in need of a visit, please
contact the Parish Office at 708-388-8190.
Convent—708-388-0185 4130 W. 147th Street
Alumni Web Page—www.stchrisalumni.org
Fiesta Web Page—stchrisfiesta.com
Athletic Association Web Page—stchrissports.com
Maintenance—708-371-2082 Charlie Bostrom, 14611 Keeler
St. Vincent DePaul—708-371-4621
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday thru Saturday 8:30AM
Saturday: 5:30PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 11:00AM
Holy Days: Check Bulletin Calendar for time
ROSARY
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
Deacon at least 4 months prior to the wedding.
BAPTISMS
Each Sunday of the month at 12:15PM. Arrangements for
parents and godparents may be made by phoning the Parish
Office—708-388-8190
“Notes” from Phil & Amy
Make Space to Receive God
Today’s Entrance Antiphon:
O God, come to my assistance;
O Lord, make haste to help me! You are my rescuer,
my help; O Lord, do not delay. Our First Reading
from Ecclesiastes: “All things are vanity!” Some
people have labored skillfully a whole lifetime, but the
fruits of their labor go to others who did nothing.
What good comes from hard work? Everything is
vanity. Our Responsorial Psalm 95: If today you hear
his voice, harden not your hearts. The second Reading
from Colossians: Since you now belong to Christ, set
your heart on things above rather than on things of
earth. For in Christ there is not Greek or Jew, slave or
free person. “Christ is all and in all.” Our Gospel
from Luke: Jesus told a parable about the rich man
who stored up all his wealth in order to eat, drink and
be merry. God told him, “You fool, this night your
life will be demanded of you.” In this way Jesus
encouraged people to grow rich, not for themselves,
but in God’s sight. The Communion Antiphon from
Wisdom: You have given us, O Lord, bread from
heaven, endowed with all delights and sweetness in
every taste.
All that is of value in this life comes from God
and is given freely. It is up to us to rid ourselves of
the greed and avarice that prevent us from seeing and
feeling God’s grace. Today’s gospel reading leads us
to examine our priorities and values. We will soon
pass away like everyone else. But we needn’t fear
because we are baptized in the Lord. Baptism is a
covenant between us and God. It is like a marriage
contract where both parties give themselves to each
other. We give ourselves to God by striving to live in
the light of God’s word. Wow, that’s our psalm right
there today. Let us open our eyes to the light that
comes from God and our ears to the divine voice from
heaven that daily calls out this charge: If you hear
God’s voice today, harden not your hearts (Psalm
95:8). One more thought on applying the readings to
our liturgy. Jesus taught us to pray simply and to
appeal directly to our Father who is the source of all.
In the breaking of the bread we proclaim that this is
the bread that disrupts our sense of security in worldly
possessions. So, listen for God’s invitation. Make
space in your life to receive God.
Wow! That’s July just like that. In
August and starting with today’s scripture readings we
see where we are and where we’re going on this
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING AT
ST. CHRISTOPHER IN THE WEEK AHEAD:
July 31 Sun. 7:30 AM [CH] Mass
9:30 AM [CH Mass
11:00 AM [CH] Mass
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM[G,K] BINGO - Doors
Open 5pm - Early Bird Game 6:30pm Aug. 1 Mon. Regular Games 7pm
7:00 PM [Unit-D #36] Baptismal Prep. Class
Aug. 2 Tues.
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM [C,K] Catholic Charities
Dinner
6:30 PM[Mary's Garden] Pray the Rosary
Aug. 3 Wed.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM [Unit-D #35 & 36]
Al-Anon Meeting
Aug. 4 Thur. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM [Unit-D #37] TOPS
Aug. 5 Fri.
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM [YM,FR] St. Chris Youth
Ministry
Aug. 6 Sat.
5:30 PM [CH] Mass
7:30 AM [CH] Mass
Aug. 7 Sun. 9:30 AM [CH] Mass
11:00 AM [CH] Mass
journey with Jesus to Jerusalem. Our next 4 week’s
Gospels can be headed “In all things, consider the
end” and it gives great catechesis on how to live the
Christian life. Continue being part of this Holy Year
of Mercy.
God’s Grace,
Phil & Amy
P.S. Thinking about joining choir this year? Here’s a
thought to ponder….according to a 2013 study from
Sweden, human heartbeats synchronize with one
another when we sing together. Singing together
strengthens our bond as a community! Tina Knipp,
HR Cantor
The Weekend Collection for
July 23, 2016—July 24, 2016
Envelopes Used
Children’s Envelopes Used
Sunday Offering-Envelopes
Loose
Children’s Envelopes
Capital Improvement
Average Electronic Offering
Total Collection
288
12
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,247.00
1,023.88
9.55
130.00
476.07
7,886.50
Thank you for your generous offering.
St. CHRIS SCHOOL
OFFICE SUMMER
HOURS
The St. Christopher
School Office will be
open on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s from 8:30am to
12:30pm. Evening hours are by appointment only.
Please call the school office to make an appointment
or if you have any questions at (708) 385-8776, ex.
10.
Praying the Rosary in Mary’s Garden
During the summer on
Wednesday evenings, weather
permitting, we will once again
be praying the Rosary in Mary’s
Garden at 6:30PM. Please bring
a chair and come join us.
Religious Education
Classes
There will be REGISTRATION for the Religious
Education Program for new and returning students for
Grades 1-8. We will be holding REGISTRATIONS
on Tuesday, August 2nd, Wednesday, August 3rd,
and Thursday, August 4th, from 11:00a.m. until
7:00p.m. in the R.E. Office at the School. Please
come in and register.
Our R.E. program is scheduled to get underway with
Mass on Tuesday, August 30th. We are still in need
of Catechists for Grade 1, 3, and 4. Please call the
R.E. Office and leave a message. Thank you for
considering this very important ministry.
In faith,
Joe De Frier
Director
PLEASE RETURN
FIESTA PARKING PASSES
To all our wonderful volunteers and
vendors from Fiesta, please return the
orange parking passes you were given
for parking at the Fiesta. We thank you
for all of your help. All parking passes
can be returned to the Parish Office to
be used for next year. Thank you.
St. Christopher Shrine
Beautification Bricks
A deposit has been put down and
the building of the new statue has
begun. There will be more
information to come and pictures.
Bricks are still available. The
money from the sale of the bricks will be used to
purchase a new St. Christopher Statue. The bricks
are $100 each. Please make checks payable to
St. Christopher. Order forms can be picked up at the
Parish Office.
With the school year ending T.R.I.P. orders will be
once per month for the summer and return to weekly
when school begins. T.R.I.P. orders will be placed
on the following dates:
Monday, August 29th
eCards are available to order all year round but you
do have to register with MannaPay. Email
[email protected] for more information.
COME TO BINGO THIS
MONDAY NIGHT!
Come join us on Monday evening
in the gym. Come play Bingo and
our raffle games with 3 progressive pots for
Fireball, our new game, which is at $1,500+,
Fireplug, which is at $1,600+, and Skunk, which is
at $1,300+. Pull tabs are also available. You can also
enjoy the food from our concession stand.
If you would like to check Bingo out, go to
St. Christopher Bingo on Facebook and you will see
how much FUN we are having. You will also find out
how much can be won on Monday evenings in the
gym. Now is the time to come play. Come visit us.
Doors open at 5:00PM. Early bird game begins at
6:30PM and regular Bingo starts at 7:00PM. If you
would like to help with Bingo, please call the Parish
Office at (708) 388-8190. All are welcome.
Little Company
of Mary Hospital
will be hosting a
monthly Prostate
Cancer Support
meeting this Tuesday, August 4th. We will meet at
7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 of the Cancer Center.
Spouses are also welcome to attend this meeting.
Please contact Mary Duffin RN, BSN Oncology
Nurse Navigator at 708-229-4142 if you have any
questions.
PRAYER VIGIL
FOR OUR NATION
Bremen-Orland Families
for Life and St. George
Pro-Life invite you to
come to the Shrine of Our
Lady of Sorrows Grotto (5900 West 147th St, Oak
Forest,) on Friday, August 5th, from 4:00pm to
7:00pm. Pick an hour to join us, or stay the entire
time, or for any time you are able to attend. The
Rosary will be included in prayers said during the
"Catholic hour" from 6-7pm.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Monday through Saturday from
7:25am to 8:25am we have continual,
individual, quiet prayer behind the
main altar. We pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
We are both lay people as well as religious. We
would like to invite more of you to join us. There is
no formal prayer we follow. There is also a book
where you may write your special intentions. We
receive much grace from our regular holy hour at
St. Christopher. It animates everything we do,
supplying us with the grace and wisdom necessary to
serve God and His church well. We remain faithful to
pray for our parish and to pray for you.
St. Stanislaus Parish
Fundraiser
All are invited to come
help St. Stanislaus Parish
with their Sixth Annual Thunderbolts
Fundraiser. It will be on Thursday, August
4th at 7:00PM at the Standard Bank Stadium
in Crestwood.
After the game there will be a Blitz
Wrestling Performance featuring wrestler
Scotty 2 Hotty and we will sell 50/50 split the
pot tickets. Last year’s winner went home
with over $600.00!
Tickets are $10.00 each and can be
purchased by calling the Rectory at
(708) 597-4910 or Laurie (708) 462-7046
or Linda (708) 516-1870.
St. Christopher Parish Picnic
Sponsored by
the Knights of Columbus
Mark your calendars for the
St. Christopher Parish Picnic sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus on Sunday, August 14th, at
1:00PM at Memorial Park. Fun will be had by all.
Please keep in your prayers
our recently deceased:
LORRAINE KENNY
Please remember her family in this time of
sorrow.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions
of Our Lady of Fatima.
On the first Saturday of each month parishioners gather to turn their hearts of
sincere piety to our Blessed Mother. Please join us in church on Saturday morning
from 9:00AM – 9:30AM to honor Our Lady’s message.
Fatima Explained
The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, appeared six times to three shepherd
children ("The Three Seers") near the town of Fatima, Portugal between May 13 and
October 13, 1917. Appearing to the children, the Blessed Virgin told them that She
had been sent by God with a message for every man, woman and child living in our
century.
Coming at a time when civilization was torn asunder by war and bloody violence, She promised that Heaven
would grant peace to all the world if Her requests for prayer, reparation and consecration were heard and
obeyed.
7th Grade Science News
During last school year, the 7th graders had fun
studying the human body systems. Along with
learning about the various body systems, they also
explored blood types. Here, they explore a
simulation on blood types which demonstrates how
doctors know which blood types are safe to use for
their patients.
Come one, Come all to the
11th Annual HNS JOHN RICKEY
GOLF CLASSIC! The Holy Name
Society of St. Christopher Parish is
holding this annual event, on
Saturday, September 17, 2016. at
Fountain Hills Golf Course, in
Alsip. The golf outing will have an 8:30 am tee-off.
It will include 9-holes of golf using the best-ball
scramble format, a motorized golf cart, a wonderful
all you can eat breakfast buffet starting at 7:30 am
and a post-golf hot dog lunch and prizes.
Reservations for this event will be $65 per golfer.
It is recommended to reserve your tickets early.
This has been an exciting event for the past 11 years,
and we can only accommodate a limited number of
golfers.
Hole Sponsorships are available for $50.00 per hole
or three for $100! This is not only a great way to
show support, but also a great way to advertise your
business, tell a special someone you care, or just say
Hello. Anyone, any business or any family can
partake.
Not a Golfer – No problem. We always need a few
good volunteers.
6th Grade Science News
During last school year, the 6th grade students learned
about many different energy sources in science
class. As a culminating activity, the students learned
more about solar and wind energy in a hands-on lab
exploration. Wind energy studies explored the
different amounts of energy produced by changing the
number of turbine blades, and the angles of those
blades. Solar studies explored the energy produced
by solar panels, solar heating, and ultraviolet
radiation. We also had the opportunity to build and
use a hydropower car!
Tickets can be reserved now! I look forward to
enjoying a round of golf with you!!! For more
information or to reserve a spot, please contact Bill
Spies at (708) 307-4037.
No Fair Trade
Coffee Sales
For the Month of
August
There will be no coffee
sales for the month of
August. If you need
any coffee, tea, chocolate or olive oil, please call
Debbie Pellegrini at (708) 331-1219. We do not
have any more honey. The practice of Fair Trade
attempts to reduce poverty and exploitation of
farmers, artisans and workers by creating better
wage conditions.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Chicago
Please Support Our
Thrift Stores!
Our thrift stores are a blessing to the community
providing employment opportunities, volunteer and
community service hours, and affordable clothing,
furniture, electronics, appliances, and much more for
those with a limited budget.
Thrift store donations and proceeds support many of
our programs and services including our Emergency
Voucher Program—a source of hope for those who
are unable to purchase basic necessities such as back
to school clothing or pots and pans to prepare meals.
Not sure what to donate? Here's a list of essential
items:
Microwaves, coffee makers, blenders, mixers,
can openers
Musical instruments, radios, clocks and clock
radios
Pots and pans, dishes, china, silverware
Jewelry
Children’s clothing
Kitchen tables and chairs, dining tables and chairs
Sofas, recliners, living room chairs
Dressers and Chest of Drawers
Back-to-school supplies and clothing
Thrift Store Donations may be dropped off at:
9321 S. Western Avenue, Chicago | Mon-Sat: 9 a.m.7 p.m.; Sun: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1125 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville | Mon-Sat: 9
a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
7010 W. 159th Street, Orland Park | Mon-Sat: 9:30
a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
10525 Delta Parkway, Schiller Park | Mon-Fri: 9a.m.1:30 p.m.
To schedule a FREE furniture pick-up, call
(773) 779-6700, ext. 1.
Financial donations to offset thrift store operations
and building maintenance costs are always needed and
appreciated! Visit svdpchicago.org to make a secure
online donation today.
Thank you and God bless.
P.S. Last year, we served more than 215,000 hours
and traveled nearly 235,000 miles to help the needy.
Please consider traveling with us. Call (773) 7796700 or visit www.svdpchicago.org to learn how
you can help your neighbors in need through
membership, volunteerism or donations.
South Side Theology on Tap
Concludes July 31!
This summer, St. Bernadette is
hosting South Side Theology on Tap, a speaker and
conversation series for those college-aged and in
their 20s and 30s. Come out and enjoy great
speakers and conversation! South Side Theology on
Tap concludes with its final session on Sunday,
July 31st at 6:00 p.m. and will feature Fr. Matt Litak
of Christ the King Parish who will present “Mercy
and Truth Have Met, Justice and Peace Have
Kissed”. St. Bernadette Parish is located at 9343 S.
Francisco Ave. in Evergreen Park.
Want to attend, but have young children? Don't
worry. Child care is available for children ages 2 and
up.
For more information about Theology-on-Tap, visit
www.yamchicago.org/tot or contact:
Mark Wilkey
708-422-8995
[email protected]
August and September
2016 Programs
Are Available
at
Portiuncula Center
for Prayer
9263 W St. Francis Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
Register by calling (815)464-3880,
emailing
[email protected],
or on our website at
www.portforprayer.org
Liturgy Schedule
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2016
5:30PM—Marge Sullivan,
Marianne Wierser
Leonarda Pelcin, Thomas P. Barret Jr.
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30AM—For the Parish, David J. Bonny,
Florence Van Steenberger
9:30AM—Barbara Kwiatkowski, Nancy Waller,
Chuck Enk
11:00AM—Stella Jurewicz, Pat Dace, Ryan Redman,
Nancy Waller
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016
St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
8:30AM—Pat Dace
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016
St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian
Eymard, Priest
8:30AM—Marguerite Hanley
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016
St. John Vianney, Priest
8:30AM—Elizabeth Milen
(40th Anniversary)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016
The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
8:30AM—Chuck Enk
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016
The Transfiguration of the Lord
8:30AM—For the Parish
5:30PM—Barbara Weber, Ray Nolan, Chuck Enk
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:30AM—For the Parish, Bridget Goodwin,
Bruno & Helen Grzelak
9:30AM—Chuck Enk, Mary Ann Lyons, Pat Dace,
Ryan Redman
11:00AM—Joseph Beymer, Ruth Stephens,
Harold & Gary Provancal, Nancy Waller
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016
8:30AM—For the Parish
Schedule of Ministry Roles for Next Weekend, August 6th & August 7th
Team 3 Counters
*Preaching
ALTAR SERVERS
LECTORS
Sat., Aug. 6, 2016
5:30PM
Fr. Kris Paluch
Frank Lara
Jeremy Ludwig
Joseph Alfano
Dan & Otto
Zimmerman
Sun., Aug. 7, 2016
7:30AM
Fr. Kris Paluch
Cynthia Escamilla
Francesca Escamilla
Justin Olivera
Mary Beth &
Tom McDermott
Sun., Aug. 7, 2016
9:30AM
Fr. Kris Paluch
Rebecca Galka
Michael Castaneda
Gavin Catuara
Tina Castaneda
Tom
Waicekauskas
Sun., Aug. 7, 2016
11:00AM
Fr. Kris Paluch
Deacon Mike Smith
Elena Godinez
Connor Houlahan
Alexis Hanson
Cheryl Jordan
Dave Petrone
EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTERS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jer 28:1-17;
Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102;
(1H) Diane Froio
Mt 14:13-21
(3H) Patricia Powers Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18
(4H) Sarah Powers
-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23;
Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 1014
Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer
(1H) Bill Busking
31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:
(3H) Jerry Koch
21-28
(4H) Ann Koch
Thursday: Jer 31:31-34;
Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:
13-23
(1H) Dan Trevino
Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7;
(3H) Anita
Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41;
Waicedauskas
(4H) Margie Larmon Mt 16:24-28
Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14;
Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19;
(1H) Christine Cantlin Lk 9:28b-36
(3H) Deacon Mike Smith Sunday: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1,
(4H) Hope Sears
12, 18-22; Hb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1(5H) Jack Hanlon
2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48 [35-40]
THANK YOU FOR
PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and
their families for the selfless acts they perform for
us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of
Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen. Robert
Saffrahn, Christopher Wazny, Stephen Grotkins,
Michael Genovese, Jo Cor, Ramond Hansen, Adam
Jourdan, Jesse Derxater, Jim Welsh. Air Force:
Brent Kennedy, Kenneth Keskel, Kevin Dempsey,
Michael J. Levine, Michael J. Yucuis, Jr., Michael
Smerz, Jr., Airman A1C Kevin K. Archer, Capt. Tara
Villena, Dante James, Bobby Lewis, Robin Lewis,
Staff Sgt. Nicholas F. Rutz, Capt. Kevin
Waicekauskas, Army: Christine Dempsey Seldon,
Marian McHugh Cosgrove, Richard Aichele, Jr.,
Krystal Darge, Cpl. Daniel Noonan, Jacob Compton,
Lt. Paul Nadolski, Brian White, Lt. Thomas Peters,
Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr., Navy: Lt. David Burke,
Michael Lewis, Cody Lawry, Geoffrey James,
Michael Minervini, Lt. Chad Stuewe, Kevin Thomas,
Robert Stadtler, Scott Goetzinger, 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 John S. Klimczak III, Amy Blea, Johnny
Blea, Joseph A. Dempsey, Reid Peters, Donald
Thomas Dreher and Eric Ruge.
The Pope’s Prayer Intentions for
August 2016
Universal: Sports
That sports may be an opportunity for friendly
encounters between peoples and may contribute to
peace in the world.
Scripture: “For while bodily training is of some
value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds
promise for the present life and also for the life to
come.” 1 Timothy 4:8
Evangelization: Living the Gospel
That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to
faith, honesty, and love of neighbor.
Scripture: “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of
life; and he that wins souls is wise.” Proverbs 11:30
Please pray for our sick and their
families—Matthew Corse, Karissa
Burnson, Robert DuBall Jr, Alan
Schwaighert, Marie Hager,
Elizabeth Peers, Mary O’Malley,
Charles Glickley, Rebecca Schultz,
Fred Massat, Martin O’Kelly, T.J.
Valacak, Stevie Kuzmicki, Diane Froio, Jim Long,
Andrew Heffelfinger, Frances Nardelli, Carol
Smaron, Jane and Janet Buttron, June Twombly,
Mary Meegan, Marek Rudzki, Barb Kurczewski,
Tom Kendall, Bob Bell, Mary Boblink, Deborah
Edlund, Jeanette Olivera, Al Sulka, Tina Schaefer,
Linda Henery, Lucille Tryon, Tommy Shambo,
Ruth Stadter, Michael Janda, Marge Bostrom,
Norbert Lewandowski, Ann Browning and Amie
Sikirica.
We are pleased to
welcome the following
children that were
recently baptized at
St. Christopher Parish:
ANGELIQUE JAZLYN TORRES
Child of Michael & Monica
TIMOTHY MICHAEL ADKINS
Child of Timothy & Brooke
BRADEN DONNELLY
Child of Kevin & Lisa
BRIANA DONNELLY
Child of Kevin & Lisa
LILLIANA JUNE GOLEMBECK
Child of Nicole
FRANK MICHAEL GROS
Child of Krzysztof & Lisa
MARIO ANTONIO HERRERA
Child of Mario & Patricia
NATALIE HERRERA
Child of Mario & Patricia
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