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.

Sunday, October 6th after the 12 Noon Mass, we will have the Blessing of Animals for all types of pets. The Blessing will take place near the statue of the Blessed Mother on the side of the Parish Office. The Feast of St. Francis is October 4th All are welcome to attend!

Join us on Sunday, September 29, 2019 for St. Christopher Parish's Third Annual Oktoberfest From 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM Admission: $20 for 21 and up. Free for those under 21. Food, Refreshments, Music, Dancing, Crafts and Children’s Activities!

Gifts to the Catholic Charities Appeal provide support to tens of thousands of people through countless organizations, programs and ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Do you love to sing? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!!!

Just a reminder to our returning members that our first meeting for the new year will be held in Holy Family Hall on Monday, September 9th at 11:00AM: doors open at 10AM. Anyone interested in becoming a member, can register their name on our waiting list by calling Rachel O’Mara at 267-9884641.

Join our Seminarian as we take a look at the readings that will be proclaimed at the weekend Masses. Sessions are every Thursday at 1:30PM, Parish Office Meeting Room (please park in the Trainer Hall parking lot)

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Join us EVERY Tuesday in October at 6:30PM in our Chapel to pray the Rosary. “The Rosary is the Weapon for these times.” Padre Pio