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.
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.