We could use a few more volunteers, especially high school students, to help with our young ones during the Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 Sunday Mass. This is not a weekly commitment and you schedule yourself for when you are available. If you want to talk about it, please give Deacon Jim a call in the Parish Office (215) 673-5177 ext. 28.

There is a need for interested adults and even High School students to be classroom helpers or catechists for the PREP Program. PREP is how the parish helps parents of children in public and charter schools educate their children in the Faith. The time commitment is minimal; but very impactful. Please let Deacon Jim know if you are interested by calling the Parish Office or by email (Deaconjim@StChrisParish.org)

This week we welcome Rev. Mr. August Taglianetti, a transitional deacon who has been assigned to our parish for the summer. You will see him at Mass this summer and you will also see him on Sundays during the year. God willing, he will be ordained to the priesthood next May 16th. Please pray for him and for all young men studying for the priesthood.

Today we are saying Goodbye to our much loved Father Sean English. Father Sean has made a dramatic pastoral contribution to our parish. The parish reception for him will take place after the 10:30 Mass which he will celebrate. He doesn’t leave until Monday, June 17th, but we didn’t want to run into any Father’s Day conflicts. On Father’s Day weekend, Father Sean has the 5 pm vigil Mass on Saturday and the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday for those of you unable to say goodbye to him this weekend. It is a big loss for our parish. At the same time, I expect him to be pastor of a parish in the very near future. He is one great priest.

St. Christopher’s ANNUAL PARISH OUTING DORNEY PARK & WILDWATER KINGDOM FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 It’s time for our Annual Parish Get-Together! Come out and enjoy a fun filled day of rides, entertainment and water fun with your family, friends, teachers and classmates.

Father's Day Mass Remembrance Envelopes are for Living and Deceased Fathers. Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are for Fathers that are living. Both are available in the church or at the parish office. Please return the intention envelopes to the parish office or put it in the collection basket so that your Father’s Day intentions can be placed on the altar and be remembered in the masses on Father’s Day and the rest of the month of June

MASSES: Wednesday, May 29th 7:00 PM Vigil Mass Thursday, May 30th 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & 12 Noon

For May, the month of Mary, we will end the Rosary on Tuesday May 28th. Then on June 4th, we will resume Our First Tuesday Rosary. We ask Mary to guide Pope Francis and the Bishops as they work to rebuild the Church. We gather in the Adoration Chapel at 6:30

As most of you are aware, Father Sean English, who has made such a contribution to our parish with his zealous ministry, is being transferred to Visitation B.V.M. Parish, Norristown as of June 17th. Father Sean will be succeeded by Reverend Stephen H. Paolino, who is coming to us from Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Ambler. We will all miss Father Sean very much. On a happier note, I can tell you that the seminary officials have assigned a transitional deacon to St. Christopher’s. He is a young man named Deacon August Taglianetti and was ordained a transitional deacon a few weeks ago by Archbishop Chaput. A transitional deacon is on his way to the priesthood. It is the last step a young man has before he is ordained a priest. Deacon August will be with us for the summer. You will see him as deacon for Sunday Masses and for other things throughout the summer.

Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance Envelopes are for Living and Deceased Mothers. Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are for Mothers that are living. Both are available in the church or at the parish office. Please return the intention envelopes to the parish office or put it in the collection basket so that your Mother’s Day intentions can be placed on the altar and be remembered in the masses on Mother’s Day and the rest of the month of May.

Dear Friends in Christ, Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia! Today we celebrate the feast of our salvation. Does anyone seriously believe that the Church would have begun and would have lasted until today if Jesus were not risen from the dead? Easter is a reminder to all of us of the new life that the Lord gives us. We share in his power over death even when life in this world is taken away from us. May that reality give you peace and joy. May all of you have a happy and holy Easter and may the joy of the Risen Christ touch your hearts and lives.

Please click on the title above for the complete Holy Week schedule at St Christopher's.

Come out on the Wednesday evenings of Lent 2019 to watch lay evangelist Matthew Kelly in his video series “Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose.” Kelly captures our imaginations and helps us to see the challenges and opportunities of our everyday lives in a new light. With a keen sense of humor and heart warming charm, Kelly seems to effortlessly elevate and energize people to pursue the highest values of the human spirit and become the “best version of themselves.” If you miss a week or two, do not worry. We will have a brief recap for those who are catching up at the beginning of each session. Each session begins after the 6:30PM Mass.

During Lent, in addition to our regular 8:30AM Mass, an evening Mass at 6:30PM has been added during the week (Monday to Thursday).

Stations of the Cross will be celebrated on the Fridays of Lent at 7:00PM in Church. Stations will be preceded by the Rosary @6;30PM.

Masses on Ash Wednesday will be at 6:30AM, 8:30AM, 12 Noon and 7:00PM. Ashes are distributed within the Mass after the gospel and homily. The collection on Ash Wednesday is for BLESSED MARGARET OF CASTELLO HOME FOR CRISIS PREGNANCIES. An envelope has been provided for this collection in your envelope packet.

Feast of St Blaise Sunday Feb 3rd. Throats will be blessed after the 5PM Vigil Mass on Saturday and after all Masses on Sunday.

The Pastoral Council is hosting a "Valentine's Dinner" on February 9th after the 5:00 Mass in Holy Family Hall. The BYOB dinner, catered by Lamberti's, will include chicken, pasta, meatballs, rolls, desert and nonalcoholic beverages. Did we say BYOB? Tickets are $50 per couple and can be purchased at the Parish Office until February 6th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. The Pastoral Council will also be selling tickets after all the Masses February 2nd and February 3rd.

Sunday February 3rd!!! We will be outside of church next weekend, January 26th and 27th taking paid preorders after all of the Masses. We have Italian, Roast Beef, Turkey and American hoagies available to preorder. They will be freshly made on February 3rd with your choices of cheese and produce. The cost is $18, however if you preorder and pay by 2pm on Sunday, January 27th the price is $15. For more information, you can contact us at packtroop367@aol.com

St. Christopher Parish will have a Holy Hour in the Church from 7:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, January 16th. 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 16th.