Each weekday during Advent, Fr. Pat will send out a Flocknote with reflections. These spiritual reflections will highlight a particular thought to help us through the day as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. If you have not already signed up to receive Flocknotes, please do so at the bottom of this webpage. Enter your name, email and/or cell # and click on "Sign Me Up". Have a blessed Advent.
Our Lady's Guild annual CHRISTMAS FAIR will take place on Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the St. Christopher's School Gym, 30 Benner Rd. Free admission. Enjoy a wide variety of vendors with crafts, collectibles, and items suitable for gift giving! Photos with Santa from 11 am -- 1 pm. Christmas Auction! Cookie Walk! Raffles! The Christmas Cafe will offer soups, chili, fruit, mac 'n cheese, grilled cheese, hot dogs, baked goods and more. Don't miss it!
The next Holy Name Breakfast is Sunday, November 17th 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. Hope to see you there!
You are invited to learn more about Young Living Essential Oils! November 12th from 6:30--8:00 pm in the Don Bosco Hall. RSVP to Annemarie 845-444-8739
The sign-up sheet for adopting a family for Thanksgiving is in the back of the church. Please fill in your name and phone number and take a tab from the sheet. Purchase and bring the complete uncooked meal, including a frozen turkey, to the church basement on Sunday, November 24th between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. If you choose not to adopt a family, but you would still like to help out, we can always use extra food. Please see the bulletin for details. Christ Tree Angels will be available beginning November 24th. If you or someone you know is in need, please email us at SVDP@stchrisredhook.org.
November 1st is All Saints Day and First Friday. Masses are at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. 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.
Teen Fusion will participate in the Hudson Valley Walk to defeat A.L.S. on Sunday, October 2oth at the Walkway over the Hudson (beginning at the Highland/west entrance). Those in grades 7-12 are welcome to be part of our volunteer team for this event. Please contact Dan or Lisa Pullaro at: teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org or 845-835-8009.
The next Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 8 am to 2 pm at the School Gym, 30 Benner Road. Egg sandwiches for doors will be provided by the Holy Name Society. For an appointment or information please contact Nicole McCluskey at 845-417-7929.
Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one or friend is welcome to attend. Refreshments & fellowship to follow in the Don Bosco Hall. Please contact the rectory with the names of those you wish to be remembered.
Tuesday, October 22nd is the 9-month anniversary of the Reproductive Health Care Act. In reparation of this unjust law and to offer prayers for the conversion of Governor Cuomo, join thousands of New Yorkers as we light up our homes, churches and schools through prayer vigils, candlelight processions, and votive candles in our windows. Visit ConvertCuomo.com for more information.
In-house Intramural Registration is open online for boys and girls in grades 3 thru 8 at www.stchris-sylviacyobasketball.com. Cost is $80 per player and $130 per family. Evaluations are October 19th: 10 am for 7/8 boys; 11 am for 3/4 boys, 12 pm for 5/6 boys; 1 pm for 6/7/8 girls; 2 pm for 3/4/5 girls.
On Friday, November 15th, Teen Fusion will host their annual Veterans Dinner to honor those who have served our country. All Veterans are welcome to attend and bring a guest. Dinner begins at 6 pm at the St. Christopher's Gym, 30 Benner Road. To attend, please RSVP to teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org or 845-835-8009 no later than Friday, November 8th.
Our Lady's Guild Annual Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm at 30 Benner Road. If you sell new gift items or handmade items and would like to participate as a vendor, please contact Barb at 845-235-5985.
A wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit and show your artistic side by painting a beautiful manger scene. Our instructor, Danielle Waz, is a certified Visual Arts teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. Cost is $40 per person. Sign up early as we can only accommodate 30 participants. Delicious holiday goodies will be served throughout the painting party. All proceeds go to Teen Fusion. RSVP to teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org or 845-835-8009.
Helping Hands for Others (H20) is a newly formed ministry at St. Christopher-St. Sylvia Parish. Our members will be helping people in our community who have difficulty doing things because of age, sickness, disability, finances, etc. The only skill required is the desire to help, and the time visiting is as important as the work being done. Our volunteers will always work in groups of two or more. If interested in volunteering or if you need help please email us H20@stchrisredhook.org or call 845-235-5985. We will be having a meeting of all volunteers in a few weeks.
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Rosary Rally in the new Rosary Garden on the south side of our church on Sunday, October 13th after 12pm Mass. October 13th is the feast of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima.
Teen Fusion will participate in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Sunday, October 20th. The walk will take place on the Walkway over the Hudson, beginning at the Highland (west) entrance. Those in grades 7-12 are encouraged to be part of our volunteer team for this event. If interested, email teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org or call 845-835-8009 no later than Friday, October 11th.