Our first meeting for this year's Basket Bingo Fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30 pm at St. Christopher School, 30 Benner Road. If you are unable to attend but would still like to help, please contact Gina at 845-399-0058. This fundraiser is for our Religious Education Program and any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
All are invited to attend "Returning to the Heart of Jesus", a Parish Mission at Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck. Sunday, February 2nd at 2:00 pm and Monday, February 3rd through Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00 pm. There will also be a special session Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after 9:00 am Mass. Conducted by Bill Wegner, Good News International. Bill comes from a unique perspective and understands the struggles of attempting to live a Christian life in a secular world. All are welcome to come and hear his real-life stories and compelling message. For more information, please call 845-876-4583.
The Holy Name Society will be hosting a Lenten Fish Fry every other Friday during this coming Lenten season. Our menu includes: fried haddock, fried clams, & fried shrimp (combinations available) with sides of fresh cut French fries, house-made coleslaw, Kings Hawaiian roll and a brownie dessert. The dates are: February 28th, March 20th, April 3rd. 5 pm -- 7 pm at the school gym, 30 Benner Road. $12 per person ($6 for children under 12). Please mark your calendars and join us!
Attention all Teens...Join us for a fun afternoon of bowling on Sunday, January 19th at 1:30pm. $10 per person. We will meet at Patel's Kingston Lanes, E. Chester St., Kingston at 1:30 PM. Our event will include 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and beverages. Cost is only $10 per person. Space is limited for this event due to availability of lanes at the bowling alley that day. If interested, please email teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org or call 845-835-8009 by January 16th.
Adoration will take place from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22nd. Please come and join in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Sign-up in back of the church.
The next Holy Name Breakfast is Sunday, January 19th from 8:00 am -- 11:00 am at the St. Christopher School Gym at 30 Benner Road. Adults $8/ Children 12 & under $5/Under 4 FREE. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, omelets made to order, homefries, pancakes, French toast, sausage, apple fritters, rolls, juice, coffee and tea. See you there!
Our Marian Consecration begins on January 6th and ends February 11th on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. You can choose to do the Consecration on your own or meet with friends/family in small groups or join one of two large group meetings that are offered. 1. Meets every Monday, starting January 6th at 6:30 pm. 2. Meets every Wednesday, starting January 8th at 10 am. All meetings are at the Parish Center. Please sign up in the back of the church to receive your Consecration book. All other materials needed for the Consecration are available on FORMED. There is no cost for any materials. For more information call Barbara at 845-597-5226.
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be a Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31st and a 9:00 am Mass on Wednesday, January 1st. Have a Blessed New Year!
January 3rd is First Friday. Adoration is from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Two guardians are needed for each hour. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church.
Congratulations to Keith White as he was conferred with the Order of Acolyte & Lector at St. Joseph's Seminary on December 13th. Please pray for Keith as he is in the last stages of preparation for the Diaconate. He will be ordained in June 2020.
Our Epiphany Party for Volunteers will be held on Sunday, January 5th in the school gym at 30 Benner Road. Volunteers who plan to attend should RSVP by December 30th. 845-758-3732 or rectory@stchrisredhook.org.
The Teen Fusion Youth Group is planning a bus trip to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA for the production of "Queen Ester" on Wednesday, April 8th. Experience one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects, and live animals. This trip is open to all and would make a wonderful family outing during Holy Week. Cost is $125 per person (ages 13 and up) or $100 (ages 12 and under). Please contact the rectory to reserve your seat.
A Defensive Driving Course will be held on Saturday, January 18th from 8:30 am -- 3:00 pm in the Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. To register or for more information, please contact Bill Owens at 845-756-2481.
Our Annual Winter Whirl Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at the St. Christopher School Gym, 30 Benner Road from 6:00-10:00 pm. Dancing, live music, and special guest musicians. Menu: Beef Burgundy, Chicken Pot Pie, Egg Noodles, Green Beans, and Dessert. Advance Ticket Sales Only: $15/Adults, $10/Seniors 65+, and $5/children 2-12 years. Tickets go on sale after Masses on February 1st and will be available at the rectory office starting February 3rd. Hope to see you there!!
The Holy Day will be observed on Monday, December 9th. Mass is at 9:00 am in the church. There will also be a 7:00 pm Mass in the church, which will begin our 3-day Parish Retreat.
The next Holy Name Breakfast is Sunday, December 15th from 8:00 am -- 11:00 am at the St. Christopher School Gym at 30 Benner Road. Adults $8/ Children 12 & under $5/Under 4 FREE. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, omelets made to order, homefries, pancakes, French toast, sausage, apple fritters, rolls, juice, coffee and tea. THE DRAWING FOR THE 50-50 RAFFLE WILL TAKE PLACE. Stop by the rectory office this week if you haven't yet purchased a ticket.