We are happy to announce that our parish now has online giving available through WeShare. Please click the "Donate" button at the top of our website and follow the simple instructions to make your contributions online. Our parish greatly depends on your regular support. Thank you for your generosity.
In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of medical experts, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled beginning March 14th, 2020 until further notice. Please remember that our parish relies on your regular donations. Contributions can be mailed or dropped off at the rectory office. Or click the donate button on the top of our website to make your offering online. Thank you.
As a precaution to ensure the health and safety of our parish and community, we have made the decision to postpone our annual Basket Bingo Event until the Fall. It has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2020. Tickets already purchased will be honored on the rescheduled date. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Teen Fusion's SPRING PAINT PARTY scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 1:30 pm in the Parish Center WILL BE RESCHEDULED. What a wonderful way to show your artistic side by creating this beautiful flower painting! Our instructor, Danielle Waz, is a certified Visual Arts teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience. Her events are always well received, often sold out, and designed for all skill levels. Cost is $40 per person ($30 for Teen Fusion members). Cost includes all materials, food & beverages. Sign up early, we can only accommodate 30 participants. RSVP to teenfusion@stchrisredhook.org 845-835-8009
"No Greater Love” A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. Four consecutive Monday evenings–beginning March 9th at 6:30pm-Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. Free...no materials...Just show up! Live this Lent like never before! Journey on a biblical pilgrimage filmed on location in the Holy Land, where we will be walking with Jesus’ during his last three days on earth! Dr. Edward Sri will be our guide in this profound DVD series. This year enter into the Easter Triduum with a new depth of understanding of Our Lord’s love for us.
Join us for an informational session about healthcare proxies, living wills, trusts, bequests & annuities. The March 21st Estate Planning Seminar at Good Shepherd will be rescheduled for a later date. For more information contact Nick Mederos at 646-794-3236 or Nick.Mederos@archny.org.
On Wednesday evenings at 7pm at the following churches: March 4th at St. Paul's & Trinity Parish, Tivoli (Rev. James Miller preaching); March 11th at United Methodist Church (Br. Randy Greve preaching); March 18th at Christ Church (Rev. Robert Gram preaching); March 25th at St. Paul's Lutheran (Fr. Pat Buckley preaching); April 1st at St. John's Reformed Church (Rev. Masud Syedullah preaching)
We will strictly feature Aunt Alice's award-winning Irish Soda Bread. Two sizes: 9" round ($15) or a 5" mini-loaf ($5). Benefits our newly formed H2O organization. Pre-orders available by calling Barb at 845-235-5985 by March 10th. Pick-up will be after Masses the weekend of March 14-15th.
March 6th is First Friday. Adoration will begin after morning Mass until 6:00 pm. Two guardians are needed for each hour. Sign-up sheet in back of the church.
Our Basket Bingo Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, March 29th at the St. Christopher School, 30 Benner Road. Doors open at 11 am and Bingo begins at 1 pm. $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are available at the rectory office (Monday thru Friday 9 am - 4 pm) or at the religious ed. office (Monday thru Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm). Great fun and amazing prizes including a Wine & Dine Basket (over $350 in value). Raffle for a 50" smart TV. Penny Social with over 50 prizes, including a Michael Kors handbag. Delicious food items will be available for purchase.
We are collecting photographs of St. Sylvia's to be included in a Memory Book that will help to preserve memories of this historic church. Please submit your scanned photographs via email to rectory@stchrisredhook.org or feel free to drop of your originals at the rectory (and we will scan and return them to you). Thank you for your participation in this project.
Women and girls are invited to a day of recollection with Fr. Sudano at Good Shepherd Church on Saturday, March 7th from 10 am - 3 pm. For more information, please call 876-4583.
The next Holy Name Breakfast is Sunday, February 16th 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, home fries, pancakes, French toast, sausage, apple fritters, rolls, juice, coffee and tea. See you there!. Basket Bingo Tickets will be on sale.
February 7th is First Friday. The 9:00 am Mass will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 6:00 pm. Two guardians are needed for each hour. Sign-up in the back of the church.
Tuesday, February 11th is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Our Marian Consecrations will be made at the 9:00 am Mass and the 7:00 pm Mass. The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered at both Masses. Come and be a part of this beautiful day of celebration and healing. Refreshments will follow.