Sunday, December 8th at 6:45 pm at Burnett & White Funeral Home, 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck. On this day, people around the world gather to light candles for children who have died and to show that they will always be loved and never forgotten.
Fr. Richard Veras will lead our Parish Retreat, titled, "The Word Made Flesh: Foreshadowed, Fulfilled, Forever". Monday, December 9th at 7pm: The Longing of the Heart & the Promise of Israel-- Jesus in the Old Testament. Tuesday, December 10th at 7 pm: Emmanuel, the Promise Fulfilled--Jesus in the Gospels. Wednesday, December 11th at 7 pm: The Promise Remains Present--Jesus in the Church.
"Angels" are now located in the back of the church. Make sure the gift is wrapped and the angel is taped to it. The sign-up sheet for adopting a family for a Christmas meal is also in the back of the church. Please fill in your name & phone number, and take the tab from the sheet. Purchase and bring the complete uncooked meal, including a ham or frozen turkey, to the church basement (Don Bosco Hall) on Sunday, December 22nd between 8:30 & 10:30 am. If you or someone you know is in need, please email us at SVDP@stchrisredhook.org. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season.
Our third annual 50/50 Parish Raffle drawing will take place on December 15th at the Holy Name Breakfast. Stop by the rectory office for a ticket. $100 per ticket/only 200 tickets will be sold. Buy a ticket for yourself or a loved one, or go in together with friends and family. Thank you for your support and Good Luck!
December 6th 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.
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