Bulletin: Second Sunday of Advent, 12/7/25
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
CONFESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT
NOTE: If you have a sacramental emergency after parish office hours, please call 435-673-2604 for assistance.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is Monday, December 8 and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass is at 9:00 AM.
Our next OPEN-DOOR SATURDAY is December 20, 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: November 30, 2025 Offertory: $1509; Donations Mail: $150; R&I: $25; Community Outreach Account: $255. Thank you!
You can also donate on-line at kanabcatholicchurch.org
Diocesan Development Drive (DDD) We currently have received pledges totaling $11,425 with $10,983 paid in toward our goal of $9000. So far 16 out of 75 (?) families have participated. Thank you!! Remember we get a rebate for the amount paid in over our goal.
PRAY FOR HEALING: Michael Brydon, George Reese, Mar Smothers, Mark Scalzo, Noah Scalzo, Annette Bzdewka. 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. Sessions last about 90 minutes. More books are on order. If you can’t make it to the weekly sessions, all lessons are available online. On 12/11 we will be discussing Session 11, The Eucharist
🎄 Decorating Day Next Sunday, 12/14, is Gaudete Sunday (Rejoice Sunday) so we invite everyone to help decorate the trees after Mass in the gathering space, social hall and the sanctuary. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a treat and join the fun. Spread the ❤❤
Religious Gifts – While you’re enjoying refreshments and stimulating conversations, check out our gift store selections conveniently located in the social hall. How about a holy water font for that hard-to-buy-for spouse? And don’t say they already have one.
Catholic Relief Services Gift Catalog See the link on our website for some great Christmas ideas. www.kanabcatholicchurch.org
The Word Among Us Please pick up a complimentary copy of the DECEMBER Word Among Us in the entrance and the gathering space.
Local Food Support – St. Christopher’s maintains ongoing contact with the Kanab Care and Share Food Bank and is ready to make a substantive donation as is needed. We will request more parish donations as needed.
Statewide Food and Family Support: Catholic Community Services of Utah, https://ccsutah.org/
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
Formed.org We have an exciting new faith formation resource available. If interested, please talk to Fr. Rick.
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“First let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow.” St. Philip Neri