Mass will be offered at St Christopher Church on Thursday, May 26th at 9:00 am. Masses at Good Shepherd, Rhinebeck will be at 7:00 pm (Vigil) on Wednesday, May 25th and 9:00 am & 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 26th.
Our "New to You" Thrift Shop opens on June 9th, and regular hours will be Tuesdays from 11:00 am -- 4:00 pm and Thursdays from 11:00 am -- 7:00 pm. Donations can be brought on Thursdays from 3:00 pm--6:30 pm. Gina McCrudden, Pat Owens, and Harriet Rossi have worked hard to make this a success for the benefit of St. Christopher & St. Sylvia and Good Shepherd Parishes. We would like to thank Fr. Crawford for his continued interest and support in getting this venture off to a good start. We have volunteers from both parishes but we need more. Please let us know if you can help. Contact Gina at 845-399-0058.
Sunday, May 22nd at 12:15 pm (after the 11:15 am Mass) at Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 3 Mulberry St., Rhinebeck. On June 1st, Father Crawford will begin a new assignment at the Parish of St. Matthew & Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Hastings-on-Hudson. Please join us to wish him well in his new endeavor. If you plan to attend, kindly RSVP (call or email the rectory office).
We are looking for a few volunteers to help care for the small garden at St. Christopher School. If you enjoy gardening and can offer an hour or two of help twice a month, please contact the parish office. Thank you!
Are you ready to turn away from the stresses of life and experience the life-giving word of God? This is not your normal "Bible Study", but a way to read, meditate, pray and contemplate the Scripture. Each week we will be using the Gospel reading of the next Sunday to explore Scripture in this manner. We will meet on Monday evenings beginning April 25th through May 23rd at 6:30 pm in the St. Christopher Parish Center. You do not have to attend every week to participate. All are welcome!!
The next community Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, April 30th at the St. Christopher Parish Center, 30 Benner Road, Red Hook from 8 am --- 2 pm. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Sign up at nybc.org or call 1-800-933-2566.
Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 pm at St. Christopher Parish Center, 30 Benner Road. Anyone interested or who has contacted Gina about helping should attend. We will be discussing staff schedule, store hours, donations, etc.
Sunday, April 24th at 2:30 pm at Good Shepherd Church in Rhinebeck. Join us for Adoration and Readings from the Diary of St. Faustina. Confession available.
The next Holy Name Breakfast is Sunday, April 24th from 8:00 am -- 11:00 am at St. Christopher School, 30 Benner Road. $8- adults, $6- children ages 5-12. Children under 5 eat free.
We will be accepting items for our Thrift Store on Saturday 4/9 from 12:30-3:00 pm at the St. Christopher Parish Center, 30 Benner Rd. Accepted items: Housewares (no stemware or mugs),Women's clothing only, purses, belts, scarves, etc. Books, Lamps, artwork, frames, Gardening accessories, Linens, Art supplies, Faux flowers Please contact Gina McCrudden if you are unsure of an item you wish to donate. 845-399-0058
Apple Blossom Day in the Village of Red Hook will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10-4. Once again we will be renting out space on the lawn of St. Christopher’s Church for vendors who wish to sell crafts or other items. If you are interested please contact Barb at 845-235-5985 for info.
Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00 am--3:00 pm at Good Shepherd Church, 3 Mulberry St., Rhinebeck. Fr. Arthur Rojas of Presentation Church in Port Ewen, NY will be our retreat master. The day will include Mass, Confession, Holy Hour and two conferences, "Singing Our Way to Contrition: A Meditation on Attende Domine" and "Hanging on a String? A Lenten Look At The Icon Of Perpetual Help". A free will offering will be taken up. Please bring your own lunch.
"Summer with the Shepherd" Vacation Bible School will be held June 27th through July 1st from 9:00 am --12:30 pm at St. Christopher School, 30 Benner Road. Pre-K through 6th grade can register beginning April 1st. Adult and teen volunteers are needed for the success of this program. Contact Kitty Ghee at 845-876-6798 if you are able to help. Register by May 22nd. Click here to print out a registration form.
All Religious Ed families are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 9th at the Linwood Spiritual Retreat Center from 1:00--3:00 pm. Activities include an Easter Egg Hunt, lawn games, and face painting. RSVP to Hillary at Good Shepherd Church. 845-876-4583
Easter Spiritual Bouquet cards are now located in back of the church and at the parish office. A beautiful way to remember a loved one (living or deceased) in the Easter Triduum of Masses.