Bulletin: 4th Sunday of Easter, 5/11/25
SAINT CHRISTOPHER 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
CONFESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!
To further honor mothers today all are invited to join us for a free Mother’s Day breakfast immediately following Mass in the social hall. Thank you, Knights of Columbus, for making this wonderful celebration happen.
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NOTE: If you have a sacramental emergency after parish office hours, please call 435-673-2604 for assistance.
Pope Leo XIV took the name of the previous Pope Leo XIII who is often referred to as the ‘Father of Modern Catholic Social Teaching.”
Read the literature for the many, MANY special collections we solicit and read about the plight of the suffering masses around the world and the many ways that the Church is trying to respond.
Also, since the Pope is the Vicar of Christ, i.e. the Good Shepherd, and His sheep hear his voice and follow Him, we might expect to be hearing more about Catholic Social Teaching. For a quick review on the major themes of CST, see the US Bishops’ website: https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/seven-themes-of-catholic-social-teaching . Just one click away on our parish website.
Bring Me Thy Pamphlet! Don’t forget the Speaker’s Corner where you can present your favorite religious message. Rather than merely lay your favorite pamphlet, magazine, bookmark or poster on one of the flat surfaces in the church, you could personalize the message in the handout and share it with the community at a prescheduled forum after Mass on Sundays. Garry’s recent presentation on his pilgrimage to Portugal was well received, inspiring and a good model of witnessing and sharing the faith journey. This is a great way to practice. See Fr. Rick for more details.
Our next OPEN-DOOR SATURDAY is May 17, 2025 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: May 4, 2025: Offertory: $1213; Mail-In Donations: $80; Catholic Home Missions: $1011. Thank you!
You can also donate on-line at kanabcatholicchurch.org
Diocesan Development Drive (DDD) We currently have received pledges totaling $11,425 with $8495 paid in toward our goal of $9000. So far 15 out of 73 (?) families have participated. When everyone pays their pledge, we will be way over!! Thank you!! Remember we get a rebate for the amount paid in over our goal.
PRAY FOR HEALING: Daniel Mays, Eva Montelongo, Rob Vogel, Sergio Olvera, Suzy Lingwall, Mary Andeway, Donald Wilkenson. 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 from 4 to 5:00 PM.
Social Hour after Sunday Mass – Coffee, juice and bagels or muffins are served up along with some fabulous conversation.
Religious Items: While enjoying the fabulous conversation and refreshments during our social hour, take some time and browse our extensive selection of religious gifts including some amazing sale items.
We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100). John Michael Talbot sings about the Lord and the Flock that He Shepherds. This blast from the past is just One Click Away on our website bulletin.
Homily Reflection Questions:
- Acts 13:47 For so the Lord has commanded us, “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this and glorified the word of the Lord.
When were you most delighted about being an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth? How did you pass that enthusiasm along to your children or those most within your circle of influence? How did they respond?
2. What might be the benefits of having a Pope from the United States? How is our nation an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth?
3. What might be some of the disadvantages to having a Pope from the United States? How has our nation been or still is an obstacle of salvation to the ends of the world?
4. Acts 13:50 ‘The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers and the leading men of the city, stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their territory.’ Who is ‘stirring up’ religious persecution in our society? What seems to be their motivations?
5. Jn. 10:27 Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” How ready are we to actually follow the new Pope’s teachings and priorities?
6. What is your favorite document from the area of Catholic Social Teaching? How has this teaching affected your life and your witness to the world? If you have NEVER read any documents about Catholic Social Teaching, when was the last time you confessed the deadly sin of Sloth? Did the priest even know what you were talking about when you mentioned Catholic Social Teaching?
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“Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure that if He wants anything of you. He will fit you for the work and give you strength.” St. Philip Neri