Fall classes will begin soon! We are still in need of catechists: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade teachers for Wednesday classes and a 1st grade teacher for Thursday class. Please call Ellen Farina as soon as possible at 845-758-5506 or email education@stchrisredhook.org. Your time and help would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Join us outside on the church lawn on Tuesday, August 21st from 6:45-7:45 pm for the Rhinebeck Legion Band. Bring your own lawn chair!

The weekend of August 25th-26th we will welcome Sr. Margaret Magee, OSF, who will speak at all Masses about the mission work of the St. Elizabeth Mission Society.

Curious about essential oils and how they can change your life? Join us on Thursday, September 13th at 6:30 pm in the Don Bosco Hall to learn what all the hype is about! Raffle & samples!

Join us for an 8-week series, "The Wild Goose", beginning on Monday, September 24th at 7:00 pm. Discover a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. More information to follow.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be a Vigil Mass at 7pm on Tuesday, August 14th and 9:00am Mass on Wednesday, August 15th.

August 3rd is First Friday. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place until 6pm. Two guardians are needed for each hour. A sign up sheet is in the back of the church.

Come and train with us for a 5K as we grow spiritually, mentally and physically alongside other community members. Meetings will be Thursday evenings (beginning June 28th) at 6 pm in the Don Bosco Hall, facilitated by Keith White. Run or walk, your choice. All fitness levels welcome (beginner concentrated). All ages welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Race Day is scheduled for September 23rd.

Save the date! Our annual Parish Picnic will take place on Saturday, September 29th from 12-3 pm at 30 Benner Road. Always good food & good company! A great way for new parishioners to meet our parish families.

On July 6th, 9:00 AM Mass will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6:00 PM. Two guardians are needed for each hour. Sign-up in the back of the church.

We are in need of a director for our Children's Choir that sings at our 9:00 am Family Mass (September through June), as well as Holy Days. One rehearsal per week. Also looking for someone to lead our Adult Choir at 10:30 am Mass on Sundays (September through June) plus special Masses for Holy Days, First Communion, and Confirmation. One rehearsal per week. For further information please contact Fr. Pat Buckley at rectory@stchrisredhook.org or 845-758-3732.

Have You Seen the Parish Center Lately? It’s had a makeover! Many thanks to Our Lady’s Guild for generously paying for the upgrades. Volunteers also generously gave their time to paint, wash windows, clean, and make it look great. Thank you to Joe Scala, Harriet Rossi, Celine Turchetti, Gina McCrudden, Pat Owens, and Bill Totten. We wish to acknowledge Herzog’s Home & Paint Center in Kingston for all their decorating guidance, expertise in product recommendations, and reasonable pricing that made it a viable project. Thank you especially to Herzog owners Julie & Todd Jordan and Decorating Consultant, Liliana Daragona.

The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 28th from 8 am - 2 pm at the Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. Your precious donation will help save lives!

Ray Ricci was ordained a deacon on June 23rd at St. Patrick's Cathedral and celebrated his first Mass as a deacon at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 24th at St. Christopher's Church. A reception followed at the Parish Center. Thank you to all who joined in the celebration. Congratulations to Deacon Ray and his family!

Work has officially begun. The Parish Rosary Garden, on the south side of the church is underway and promises to be a beautiful tribute to Our Lady. This project is completely funded by fundraising efforts and donations. Thank you to all who have graciously supported the creation of this memorial. And special thanks to Mikaela Korb.

June 24th at 1:30 pm at St. Christopher's School, 30 Benner Road. The Knights of Columbus originally installed the stone at St. Sylvia's Church, and it will be moved to the Benner Road site to be placed near the new flag pole. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for all your hard work involved with the rededication of this significant memorial.

Have you checked out our Lighthouse Kiosk lately? Take a look (in the back of the church)! There is something for everyone to read, watch, or listen too... CDs $3, Books $4, Booklets $2, DVDs $5

Saturday, July 21st at 8am, Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. To register or for more information, please call Bill Owens at 845-756-2481.

Sponsored by the Holy Name Society, this breakfast is open to the parish and our neighboring parishes as well. Sunday, June 10th at 10:30 am at Coppola's Restaurant, Hyde Park. Full brunch buffet. $10 for adults; $5 for children 11 and under. Guest Speaker: Msgr. Kevin Sullivan. Topic: Discipleship in the 21st Century. Tickets are on sale after all Masses and at the Rectory Office. For questions and information, please contact Tom Sullivan at 845-758-2194.

Please call the rectory if you plan to attend Ray Ricci's Ordination at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Saturday, June 23rd. A bus will be leaving the St. Christopher's church parking lot at 6:00 am, returning approximately 4:00 pm. Reserve your seat! $20 per person. Deacon Ray Ricci will celebrate his first Mass as a Deacon at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 24th at St. Christopher's Church. A reception will follow at the Parish Center. All are welcome.