Please consider being a "Secret Santa". This program is administered out of our parish office. Your donations can be dropped off at the office or put in the Sunday collection basket in a plain envelope marked “Secret Santa.” This program benefits parishioners who might be having a tough time making ends meet. We think we have a reasonably good handle for those in need, but if you know a parishioner who could use some help, please let us know. Thank you.

The weekend of December 2nd and 3rd there will be paper ornaments on the Christmas Tree, each with a gift suggestion for the children in the Mission of St. Joan of Arc Parish (Stockings), the Ladies in Dawn’s place (Gingerbread Men) and the Blessed Sacrament Sisters at Paul’s Run (Christmas Trees). Please take one of the ornaments from the tree! The following weekend of December 9th and 10th, you are asked to bring your gifts to Church and place them in the baskets on the altar prior to Mass. We ask that you bring the gifts in a gift bag, if possible, with the ornaments taped securely to the outside of the package. The gifts are sorted for distribution to the different organizations by the ornament.

Upon a Midnight Clear: A Christmas Musical Featuring the St. Christopher Parish Choir and Children’s Choir, Cantors, Parish Lectors and Students from our PREP Program! Join us on Sunday, December 10th at 5:00PM for an evening of song and reflection as we celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The concert will be followed by a reception in Holy Family Hall.

The 24” nicely decorated wreaths are $28 and the 30” by 40” grave blankets are $35 Pick-ups are in Trainer Hall on Monday, November 27th between 6:45PM and 8:15PM and outside of Holy Family Hall on Saturday, December 2nd after the 5PM Mass and on Sunday, December 3rd between 8:30AM and Noon. All orders should be preordered by e-mail to Packtroop367@aol.com by November 26th at 2PM. Payments can be made at pick-up or to Venmo @ BSA-Troop-367 Thank you for your support!

The Scouts of Pack and Troop 367 are participating in the annual Scouting for Food drive. We are collecting canned and non-perishable boxed/bagged food items for use in the Philadelphia region. We will be placing door hanger reminders on as many doors in the parish as possible on Nov. 11th but we will not get to every home. There will not be any bags delivered. We will have a collection box in the back of the Church between October 30th and November 18th, if you wish to leave a donation there. Thank you.

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.

Join us between 8:30AM to 11:30AM in Holy Family Hall for a delicious Pancake Breakfast.  Breakfast includes Pancakes, Sausage, Donuts, Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice

We will have the Blessing of Animals for all types of pets after the 12 Noon Mass on October 1. The Blessing will take place at the Main entrance of the school. All are welcome to attend.

St Christopher's is now on Instagram. Follow us to get the latest updates on Parish events and Building Project news and photos.

Just a reminder to our returning members that our first meeting for the new season will be held in Holy Family Hall on Monday, September 11th. Doors open at 9:30AM. Meeting starts at 11AM. Come early and enjoy a cup of coffee and catch up with your friends. Dues must be paid prior to opening day. Anyone interested in becoming a member can register their name for our waiting list. Call Rachel O’Mara at 215-776-1431 for all membership and dues related issues.

This 6-session bible study will be held on Tuesday evenings 6:45—8:00pm and begin on Tuesday, October 3rd in the Parish Office. Open House/Information Session Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Office.

Do you love to sing? Have you ever thought about joining our Parish Choir? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!!! The Parish Choir welcomes all parishioners who have a desire to share their musical gifts with the parish community. The ability to read music is a plus, but certainly not necessary! Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:15-9:00PM in church, beginning on Thursday, September 21st. Now is a great time to join! All voice types are welcome, and we are in particular need of tenors and basses. For more information, please contact Don Holdren at 215-920- 2385 or donholdren@gmail.com

Church Update, the original main entrance will be open once again for the weekend. The Narthex (gathering area) addition will not yet be open, but the new family restroom off the original gathering area will be open. The other new rest rooms will be open next weekend along with the addition. We are finalizing the materials and timetable for upgrades to the seating area of the Church. The first thing you will see is the refinishing of the pews which should begin next week. Community Center Update: The steel is completely raised and set. Next come the masonry workers and painters as well as the ironworkers back to install the roof and side panels.

Men of St. Christopher Parish are invited to the Fall season of That Man is You (TMIY) which begins September 27, 2023 @ 7:00pm at the parish office. This year, our topic is "Thy Kingdom Come". Click on this news item for more information.

Scrip is a GREAT way to lower your tuition bills and help our school!!! You can buy gift cards from a wide variety of retailers (restaurants, food stores, entertainment, gas stations). St. Christophers benefits and YOU benefit with a percentage of the discounted rate deposited directly into an account for you. You can use your account to pay registration fees and tuition for grade school, high school and even college (does not have to be a Catholic school) AND COLLEGE LOANS!!!!!!! Ask your family members and neighbors to participate (you do NOT need to be registered in the parish) and watch your account grow! It's easy to get started. Just go to https://www.raiseright.com/ and sign up with NEW Enrollment Code FA2B2E741546.

St. Christopher brings a groundbreaking RCIA video program that carefully teaches new candidates (catechumens) the key tenets of the Faith. This program walks candidates through the course, introduces them to the treasures of the Catholic faith, and provides a valuable reference during their formation and beyond.

BSA Troop 367 will be collecting US flags for retirement. We will have a box in the back of the Church from June 12th until June 26th for you to place any flags that should be retired. For more information email us at: Packtroop367@aol.com

We will be posting pictures of our building projects periodically. So, check back often.

All Parishioners are invited to join in the celebration of Fifty Years of the Sacred Priesthood of Reverend Monsignor Joseph P. Garvin on Sunday, June 11. Mass will be celebrated at 2PM followed by a parish picnic in the Lindsay Street parking lot. Come dressed for a picnic.  This is a “no gift” event. Please RSVP by completing and returning the form in the Parish Bulletin by May 28th.

More meals and soups are needed for the CFF freezer. When bringing new meals, please put them in the back of the freezer & bring older meals to the front. Please write #87 on your order food sheet. Any questions, please call Fran Andre 215-322-4333.