Welcome to St. Christopher Parish
Dear Family,
The Third Sunday of Lent is upon us, and we have now been in Lenten mode for two and a half weeks. The question each of us needs to ask is how we are doing? Are we spending more time in prayer? Are we attending Mass each week, if not more often? Have we participated in the various devotions like Stations of the Cross or the Lenten Retreat? Have we made it to Confession yet? Our Gospel and our Second Reading continue to give very stark warnings of what happens to those who refuse to repent of their sins and to change their lives. We have another four weeks of Lent on the calendar so in theory it is not too late to continue our conversion. But none of us are guaranteed that we will make it to Easter Sunday, are we? So are we prepared to meet God if He calls us from this world today? Food for thought….
The Diocese on Ash Wednesday began a Year of Reparation and Healing for our Church. You will find in this bulletin a prayer that was composed for this year. I ask you to please cut it out and pray it each day until Ash Wednesday 2020. You will also notice a crucifix with a purple candle burning and the prayer on a poster in our church. It will remain there until Ash Wednesday 2020 as a reminder of our need to pray for the victims and for renewal in our Diocese and the Church worldwide.
Praised Be Jesus Christ…Now and Forever!!!
Rev. Steven Jekielek, Pastor
Petition to repeal the NY Abortion Law
Here is the link to NYS Catholic Conference’s Petition to repeal the NY Abortion Law: https://www.nyscatholic.org/nys-catholic-conference-action-center/
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Mission Statement We, the people of St. Christopher Parish, journey to the heavenly kingdom of God our Father by following the example and service of Jesus Christ his Son, inspired daily by the Holy Spirit to lead faith-filled Christian lives. |
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MASS TIMES
Sat. 4:30 PM
Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Weekdays:
Mon., Wed., & Fri. 6:45 AM
Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 AM
LENT AND EASTER SCHEDULE Fish Fry and Shrimp: Each Friday in Lent 4:30-6:30 PM
Reconciliation: Wednesdays from 5 - 7 PM, except March 20 and April 3
Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays at 7 PM, except March 20 and April 3 Lenten Praise & Worship: Thursday, March 21 at 7 PM
Palm Sunday: April 14 Regular Mass Schedule
Holy Thursday: Morning Prayer at 8 AM
Mass of the Lord’s supper at 7 PM followed by Reposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday: Morning Prayer at 8 AM
Living Stations of the Cross at Noon
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3 PM
Stations of the Cross 7 PM
Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer at 8 AM
Blessing of the Easter Baskets at 1 PM
Easter Vigil Mass at 8 PM
Easter Sunday: April 21 Regular Mass Schedule
Reconciliation: Every 1st and 3rd Wed. 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Sat. 3:45 - 4:15 PM
or anytime by appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (Closed 12:30-1:00 PM) Tues. Eve. 7:00-8:00 PM Sat. 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Sun. 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM
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