Teen Fusion will hold their kick-off event for 2019-2020 with the annual Moonlight Corn Maze, Hayride and Bonfire at Kesicke Farm. This event will be held on Friday, October 18th from 7:00-10:00 pm. Those in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend. Feel free to invite friends in the same grade levels to come and join us. Cost is $10 (cash only) per person, payable at the event. Those planning to attend must RSVP with your name and phone number to teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org no later than Friday, October 11th. This is always a fun event and a great start to Teen Fusion events throughout the school year. Contact Lisa and Dan Pullaro with any questions at teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org or 845-835-8009.
All-day Women's Retreat sponsored by Our Lady's Guild to take place on Saturday, October 19th from 9:30-3:00 pm at Mariapolis Luminosa, Hyde Park. Open to women of all ages. The day will consist of Mass, prayer, confession, adoration, and talks. The retreat will be directed by a team led by Fr. Angelus, CFR--Franciscan Friar of the Renewal. $25 at the door with lunch included. Sign-ups are in the back of the church or through email. For further info. contact Lynda at: ljutton@hotmail.com or 845-532-6499
If you are interested in meeting (in Northern Dutchess County) with fellow Catholic homeschool families for faith-filled support and activities, contact hvcatholichomeschoolers@gmail.com.
Katy Warner, certified aromatherapist, will be back for an evening of education on the new but ancient tools of essential oils. If you need pain support, increased energy, better sleep, hormone balance, detoxing, or simply other options for managing your health--this class is for you! Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 pm in Don Bosco Hall. For questions, contact Annemarie Thimons at 845-430-8687.
Good Shepherd's annual Yard Sale will be held September 6th and 7th (10am-4pm) and September 8th (9am-2pm). Collection of items for the yard sale is going on now through September 1st (see the bulletin for specific dates and times). For additional information contact Kellie Hanna at 484-753-2920 or Kitty Ghee at 845-876-6798
Our annual 50/50 Parish Raffle in underway. Stop by the rectory office for a ticket. $100 per ticket/only 200 tickets will be sold. The drawing will take place at the Holy Name Breakfast in December. Thank you for your support and Good Luck!
Katy Warner, certified aromatherapist will be back for an evening of education on the new but ancient tools of essential oils. If you need pain support, increased energy, better sleep, hormone balance, detoxing or simply other options for managing your health--this class is for you. Thursday, September 12th at 6:30pm in the Don Bosco Hall. For details contact Annemarie Thimons at 845-430-8687
Our church will be closed for interior work on August 26th, 27th, and 28th. Daily Mass will be held at 9am at the Holy Spirit Chapel, 30 Benner Road on those three days. Thank you for your understanding.
Join us for an Oktoberfest! Saturday, September 7th from 12pm-3pm outside the St. Christopher School at 30 Benner Road. Great food, music and children's games!
THIS weekend we welcome Deacon Anthony Cassaneto to speak about the Propagation of the Faith at each Mass and discuss the many challenges missionaries face daily. A second collection will be taken. Thank you for your spiritual and financial support of the missions.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be Wednesday, August 14th (Vigil) at 7pm and Thursday, August 15th at 9:00 am.
Sponsor any of the following for a week: Sanctuary Lamp ($30), Bread & Wine ($35), Altar Candles ($35), Flowers ($65). To arrange a Remembrance, please stop by the rectory office.
Volunteer needed to provide the weekly Formed.org section for the bulletin. See the Pastor's Page of our weekly bulletin for an idea of what it involves. Basic computer skills are required. Please leave your name at the office if you are interested. 845-758-3732
August 2nd is First Friday. Adoration will be held after 9:00 am Mass until 12 Noon.The sign up sheet is located in the back of the church. Two guardians are needed for each hour.
Adult Faith Formation -- Fall 2019. "The Bible and the Sacraments" is a unique course that offers a chance to learn about the "deeper mystery of the Sacraments as illuminated by Sacred Scripture". It embraces the Old and New Testament to show God's plan of showering grace upon His people. This 11-week course begins: Monday, September 16th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center at 30 Benner Road. Fr. David and Barbara Totman will be the moderators. Please sign up in the back of the church if you are interested. A $30 fee for course materials will be collected the first night of class.
July 5th is First Friday. 9:00 am Mass will be followed by the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 Noon. Two guardians are needed for each hour. Sign up in the back of the church.
Feeling hurt, angry, or demoralized about the sexual abuse crisis plaguing the Catholic Church? Our parish wants to help! Bishop Robert Barron's new book, "Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks out on the Sexual Abuse Crisis", was released this Summer. Bishop Barron offers great insight and hope for the future. Please see the sign-up sheet in back of the church if you are interested in receiving a copy of the book (it's only 100 pages). Then we will meet for a discussion group on Monday, September 9th at 7 pm in the Parish Center. For more info. call 845-597-5226.
Mark your calendar! The next blood drive is Saturday, July 20th from 8am-2pm in the Parish Center at 30 Benner Road. Please donate and help save a life!