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.

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.

Explore the beauty of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members. Join us on Tuesdays, May 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel to ready our hearts for the Sunday liturgy celebration of Corpus Christi. Session 1: God is with us; Session 2: The Story of the Eucharist; Session 3: Bread for the Journey. All are welcome. If you are unable to join us you can watch the sessions at home on Formed.org.

June 1st is First Friday. 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.

Calling all Altar Servers, Youth Choir, Teen Fusion, Teen Lectors and their families......Join us for a Renegades Baseball Game on June 26th at 7:05 pm. $10 per person includes ticket and food voucher. Please call the rectory by May 9th, as tickets are limited and are on a first-come first-served basis.

Apple Blossom Day is Saturday, May 12th. Vendor space is available on the church lawn. Please call Barb at 845-758-4132.

Sunday, June 10th at Coppola's Restaurant in Hyde Park. A full brunch buffet. Our guest speaker will be Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of NY. The topic: "Discipleship in the 21st Century: Navigating the Tempestuous Public Square". The breakfast is open to everyone in our parish and neighboring parishes. $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 years and under. Tickets on sale at the rectory office.

For First Communion students and parents on Saturday, April 14th from 9 am to 11 am in the Parish Center, 30 Benner Road.

Join us for the next Holy Name Breakfast on Sunday, April 15th from 8:00 - 11:00 am in the school gym at 30 Benner Road. Adults $6; children 12 and under $4; under 4 free.