Come join us in prayer, on Tuesday, February 4th in our Chapel, at 6:30pm. This month, we will pray to remember that God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him

Our scouts will be outside of church on January 25th and 26th taking paid preorders after all of the Masses. We have Italian, Roast Beef, Turkey and American hoagies available for preorder. hoagies will be freshly made on February 2nd with your choice of cheese and produce. The cost is $19, however if you preorder and pay by 2pm on Sunday, January 26th the price is $15. For more information, you can email packtroop367@aol.com

Save The Date!!!!! Friday, February 21, 2020 St. Christopher’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Raffle Night More information coming!

Join us in Holy Family Hall and enjoy a delicious BYOB dinner provided by Lamberti’s Cucina. Have children at home? Not to worry. On-site childcare and pizza will be provided. Tickets are $50 per couple. Earlybird Special: $40 per couple with ticket purchase before February 3rd. Children are free. Tickets can be purchased in the parish Office or by filling out and returning the coupon in the Weekly Bulletin along with your payment. Tickets will also be sold after all Masses on 2/1 and 2/2.

On January 11th, immediately following the 5:00PM Mass, the Parish Choir and members of our Parish Music Ministry will perform a short encore concert featuring selections from our Parish Christmas Concert. Plan on coming to the Vigil Mass on January 11th and staying with us for about 35 minutes afterwards. This would be a great opportunity to hear one last note of Christmas music before the Christmas Season ends!

We wish you all a very Happy New Year. May it be a year filled with God’s grace and joy. New Year’s Day is the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. It is a holy day of obligation to attend Mass. The vigil Mass for the Holy Day is 5 pm on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day Masses are 8, 10, and 12.

St. Christopher Parish will have a Holy Hour in the Church from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 22nd. We will pray that our government show a greater respect for all life from conception to natural death. We will also pray for the safe travel of those who will gather in Washington D.C. from all parts of our country the next day to protest the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision. Please invite your friends and join in the prayer on the 22nd.

In addition to our usual Saturday Morning (8:30) and Afternoon (3:45) Confessions, there will be several priests available in the Church at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 10th. They will remain in Church as long as there are people wishing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. What a grace to receive in preparation for Christmas!

With the coming of the Christmas season, we will continue our Secret Santa initiative. If you would like to participate in this venture, you can drop off your donation at the parish office or you can place it in the regular collection in an envelope with the words “Secret Santa” on it. Last year we were able to help a number of families have a nicer meal for Christmas and to give more worthwhile presents for their children.

The 24” nicely decorated wreath are $20 and the 30” by 40” grave blankets are $30 Pick ups are in Trainer hall on Monday, December 2nd between 6:45 and 8:30PM and on Saturday, December 7th after the 5PM Mass and on Sunday, December 8th outside of Holy Family Hall between 8AM and 1PM. You can preorder by 2PM on December 1st by email to: Packtroop367@aol.com Thank you for your support!

A ministry within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Care Management Services links senior citizens and their loved ones with a wide variety of resources in order to help our seniors address the many challenges they face such as legal issues, emotional and physical health, transportation and housekeeping. Services are free and confidential. Lisa Shousky, our Geriatric Care Manager, can meet with you at your home or at the Parish Office. Please call Lisa at 267-251-7766 or 215673-5177 ext. 36 for more information.

It is hard to believe, but Advent and Christmas are right around the corner. The Giving Tree will be set up the weekend of December 7th/8th with the gifts to be brought up in the offertory procession of our Masses on December 14th/15th.

Our Parish Christmas Carol Service will take place on Sunday evening December 8th at 6:00 pm. The St. Christopher Parish Adult Choir and Children’s Choir will be participating. Please join us in singing your favorite Advent hymns and Christmas carols. Refreshments provided afterward in Holy Family Hall.

Scouts of Pack and Troop 367 are collecting canned and non-perishable boxed/bagged food items for use in the Philadelphia region. There will be a collection Box in the vestibule of the Church from November 8th to the 18th.

Saturday, November 16th in Holy Family Hall Doors will open following the 5:00 Mass,

Join the Parish Choir! @7:15 in Church (Open Rehearsal) “Come give Choir a Try… No Experience Necessary! *All choristers, cantors, pianists, organists, instrumentalists are welcome! If you can only join for the Advent/Christmas Season, that’s great too! We always accept “Limited Engagement Singers!” The choir rehearses Thursday evenings from 7:15 –9:00pm in Church. Contact Don Holdren with any questions at 215-920-2385 or email him at donholdren@gmail.com All other questions contact Pat Gallo-Terrenzio at 215-9474759 or PatGallo316@comcast.net

Join us for an evening of reflection & prayer as we begin the month of the "Holy Souls". Discover how we can pray to the saints for help, and pray for our loved ones who have died. Bring a picture of a loved one who has died to be placed in the Sanctuary. At the conclusion of the talk, we will have a brief prayer service to honor those who have died & your photos will be blessed. Park in the rear parking lot off Lindsay Street.

A mailing containing a letter and a Block Collection envelope has been sent to your homes. Thanks to all of you who have begun to respond to this year’s Block Collection. As in previous years, our parish goal is $130,000.00. Please place your Block Collection offering in the regular Sunday collection basket. You may also mail your offering to the Parish Office as soon as your means allow.

St. Christopher Parish will celebrate a Memorial Liturgy for all the faithful departed of our parish. In a particular way we will pray for the members of our community who have died in the past year. Everyone is invited to participate in this Mass and to lift up in prayer their beloved family and friends called by God to share in eternal life.

Saturday, October 26, 2019 11:00 AM in Church. Please contact the Parish office to let us know that you are coming.