Bulletin: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1-25-26
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
39 West 200 South, Kanab UT 84741
Office: (435) 644-3414 [Please leave a message and we will respond as quickly as possible]
parishinfo@kanabcatholicchurch.org
WEBSITE: kanabcatholicchurch.org
Sacramental Minister: Rev. Richard T. Sherman, Kanab, UT
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS 5:30 PM (Suspended Indefinitely)
SUNDAY MASS 9:00 AM
MASS DURING THE WEEK : MONDAY – SATURDAY 8:00 AM (Changes coming in February)
CONFESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT
NOTE: If you have a sacramental emergency after parish office hours, please call 435-673-2604 for assistance.
Our next OPEN-DOOR SATURDAY is February 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM-Noon. If you have friends or relatives that are interested in the Catholic faith, or are thinking of returning to the Church, please tell them about us and have them stop by. We would love to meet with them! OPEN DOOR is scheduled every first and third Saturday of the month.
FINANCIAL REPORT: January 18, 2026 Offertory: $1560; Donations Mail: $1040; Christmas: $337; R&I: $25; Thank you!
You can also donate on-line at kanabcatholicchurch.org
Diocesan Development Drive (DDD) We currently have received pledges totaling $11,425 with $11,783 paid in toward our goal of $9000. So far 17 out of 75 (?) families have participated. Thank you!! Remember we get a rebate for the amount paid in over our goal.
PRAY FOR HEALING: Selma Sierra, Elsa Neptune, Michael Brydon, George Reese, Mar Smothers, Our Wounded Veterans. If you have specific prayer requests, please leave us a phone message or send us an email. We will get your intentions on the list. We also remember all the sick and infirm at our daily Masses.
Community Rosary: After the Monday morning Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday 4 to 5:00 PM.
Rosary with Psalms of Lamentation: Fridays at 5:30 PM
Social Hour after Sunday Mass – Coffee, juice and bagels or muffins are served up along with some fabulous conversation.
The Catechism at a Glance: A Visual Overview of the Foundations of Our Faith. Each Thursday in the social hall at 5:30 PM. Session 15 continues January 29th with The Human Community.
This Week: Annual Collection for the Church in Latin America Forgot your checkbook? Pick up an extra envelope and bring it next week. Thank you in advance!
Intermountain Catholic Online https://www.dioslc.org/icatholic As you are probably aware, the printed version of the Intermountain Catholic has been discontinued due to the prohibitive cost of producing it. Because St. Christipher’s is part of a global Church whose identify flows through our local Bishop and diocese, we need to stay aware of what is going on in our Utah Parishes and schools. We also get informed when Pope Leo and the U.S. Bishops issue pastoral letters and other official documents. Please stay connected and mission ready!
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Jesus, Lord of the harvest, look with love on this portion of your vineyard.
Bless the Diocese of Salt Lake City with more priests, deacons, religious, and married couples to serve your people.
Through the intercession of Our Lady, the Virgin Mary, inspire many men and women to open their hearts to respond generously to your call. Amen.
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St. Christopher Endowment: Did you know that St. Christopher’s Parish has an endowment with the Utah Catholic Foundation? It was started with a donation from the parish in 2020 with an initial corpus of $5000 and is intended for general parish use. The fund has now over $8200 with interest and additional donations as of 12-30-25. The fund is set up as ‘Permanent Restricted’ which means the corpus stays in the fund, but the earnings are available to the parish annually as needed. If you would like to make a donation to our endowment for the long-term care of St. Christopher’s, please contact Fr. Rick for further details.
Women’s Retreat: January 30-31.
Just Rest: Just Rest: Receiving God’s Renewing Presence in the Deserts of Your Life, by Sonja Corbett. A Study of the Exodus. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Rest-Receiving-Renewing-Presence/dp/1646800869 St. Christopher’s women are gathering with St. Gertrude and St. Sylvester’s women for a retreat right here at St. Christipher’s. Even if you couldn’t be with us at the retreat, this is still a great read and a likely subject for a couple follow-up discussions during Lent.
Formed.org We have an exciting new faith formation resource available. If interested, please talk to Fr. Rick. Did I mention it comes complimentary with your parish registration?
Reporting Abuse: If you observe or have reason to believe that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, you must report the alleged abuse to local law enforcement and state agencies, and you must notify the Diocesan Office of Safe Environment at safeenv@dioslc.org or call 801-328-8641, x344. https://www.dioslc.org/safe-environment
Mass Schedule Changes and Introduction to Liturgy of the Hours
Beginning in February we will no longer be having Communion Services on weekdays when the priest is not available to celebrate Mass. Mass will be consistently celebrated Wednesday through Saturday at the usual 8:00 AM time. On the Monday and Tuesdays when Fr. Rick is frequently spending time in the mission communities, parishioners will gather for Liturgy of the Hours at the regular 8:00 AM time. On the weekdays when Father is here, we will have Mass every morning. The schedule will be listed in the bulletin and recorded on our office answering machine ahead of time. These changes are in accord with our Bishop’s preferences and the more common practices in Catholic parishes in the United States who do not have a second priest or deacon. Stay tuned for more info on praying the Liturgy of the Hours.
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Homily Reflection Questions
1. Is. 9:1 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone…” To many in our world the times seem pretty dark, yet perhaps no darker than in the northern Kingdom of Israel in the 700’s BC. Even then the prophet is proclaiming a great light is shone. How might we shine the light on those around us, especially our young people, who see a fairly dark and grim world in front of them?
2. Ps. 27:13-14 “I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.” When have you felt like God just left you hanging with your suffering despite your fervent prayers for relief? How did the waiting prepare you for something even greater than your first request? How long did it take?
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“The greater and more persistent your confidence in God, the more abundantly you will receive all that you ask.” St. Albert the Great