Just a reminder that the Parish Office will be closing at 12:30 pm tomorrow, April 19.

Reminder: The Parish Office will be closing at 12:30 pm tomorrow (Tuesday, April 17).

The Parish Office will be closing at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 19.

Hospitality Sunday occurs on the first Sunday of the month, and it is hosted by one of the Church Ministries. Parish & Family Life would like to know your thoughts on Hospitality Sunday. Do you attend Hospitality Sunday regularly? Do you enjoy seeing the various Ministries hosting? Would you prefer it changing from the Ministries hosting to Parish families bringing dishes and having it more of a potluck style? You may email your answers to bbailey@stchristopherski.org.

St. Luke recalls for us in today’s Gospel that it was only when Jesus opened their eyes and minds through his explanation of the scriptures and the breaking of the bread that the two disciples on the road to Emmaus came to recognize Him. As men and women of faith, we are like those disciples, living our lives in the real world, walking along with Jesus who is always there accompanying us, whether we recognize Him or not. Our Lord teaches us that at the end of our mortal life, He will call us to be with Him for all eternity. He will do so because of His great love for us and because of our response to do what He has asked: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked and attend to the needs of our brothers and sisters not only in our parishes and diocese but throughout the world. The Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, “Disciples of Christ, Witnesses of Faith” challenges each of us to bear witness to our faith and open our minds and hearts to bring those less fortunate closer to God’s table. To know Christ is to know His message of salvation; to love Christ is to imitate His love for all people; and to serve Christ is to manifest His teachings through acts of Christian Stewardship. This weekend you are invited to participate in the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Please respond by pledging a sacrificial gift to this important campaign. To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal”.

This is a reminder that Wednesday, April 18th will be the last day of Religious Ed for the school year for our Wednesday night families. It will also be the last night of Wednesday Adoration until the Fall.  Sunday, May 6th all Religious Ed families will be hosting the last Hospitality Sunday for the year, which is also our Catechist Appreciation Breakfast! Please let Katie know what you intend to bring or which shift you would like to help serve at. We are hoping to have as many families participate as we can. More information will be coming in the next week.  Religious Education Registration for next year will be coming soon! Please make sure you are receiving emails from the Religious Ed Office and keep an eye on our parish website so you do not miss out! 

Please make sure you are working on completing your First Communion Banner. Kits have been given out to all families. If your banner is finished you can bring it into the Religious Ed office. All finished banners must be completed and brought in no later than the night of the First Communion Rehearsals, Thursday, May 3rd.

The Religious Education Office is looking for parent volunteers to help with this year's First Communion Receptions on Saturday, May 5th. We will need one group of volunteers to help set up and serve punch and cake from 10:30AM-11:30AM and another group to help from 1:30PM -2:30PM. Everything will be provided- we just need your help to serve! We are especially looking for our Kindergarten and First Grade parents! If you would like to help serve please contact Katie. 

We're looking for additional altar servers who are in 4th grade and above.  A 1 hour training will be offered on the following dates.  Please choose one: Sunday 4/22 10am (immediately following 9am Mass) Tuesday 4/24 6:30pm If you have any questions, please contact Celinda Carr 240-882-4694 or ccarr@stchristopherski.org

It is so easy to become a Knight. Mike McQuillan, the Grand Knight and Dean Hardman the Acting Membership Director of the Father McManus Knights of Columbus Council #7941 at St. Christopher's are anxious to talk to all Catholic Men, 18 and over, to explain and answer any questions you may have about WHO the Knights are and WHAT the Knights do. It has become so SIMPLE and EASY to become a Knights, and it is so very REWARDING. Just this past week, several Knights and their wives cooked dinner for Haven Ministries and served dinner and dessert to the Homeless here on Kent Island! What a Treat, for them and for the Knights. Give Mike McQuillan or Dean Hardman a call or E-Mail them. Mike McQuillan can be reached at (301) 655-8897 or E-Mail: mcq521@aol.com Dean Hardman can be reached @ (443) 995-1005 or E-Mail: dhardman@boldconcepts.com

Knights of Columbus CRAB FEAST****Saturday, June 9, 2018**** Tickets are printed and will go on SALE in the near future ****More info to follow****

We meet every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Youth Ministry space. Please contact Angela or JP Bailey at youthministry@stchristopherski.org if you have any questions.

Saturday April 28 and Sunday April 29 from 8 am– Noon. Sponsored annually by the Knight 'n Gals group to benefit charitable causes. There will be perennials, annuals, veggie plants, trees & shrubs. Various potted plants that can be given as Mother's day gifts, etc. Raffle drawing items as always! Rain or shine! Parking lot and covered sidewalk area.

The joys of Spring!!!  Remember what Jesus told his disciples (and us)!! WE are the disciples of today!  The St Christopher’s Food Bank is in need of cold cereal and canned fruit "Feed my lambs....tend my sheep..” (John 21: 15-16)

Here is your chance to make a difference!  On Saturday 21 April St Christopher’s is signed up to assist Habitat in building the home at 314 Little Kidwell in Centreville.  It is fulfilling, particularly when you are working alongside the prospective owner.  These prospective owners must be a US Citizen, have a steady job, have little or no debt, and have a monthly income of less than 50% of the local median income.  They also must assist in building a Habitat home by working more than 400 hours “sweat equity.”  If interested contact Dick Moore, irpmoore@verizon.net . “As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21)

Centreville United Methodist Church (608 Hope Road,  Centreville, MD  21617) is hosting a free concert on May 4, 2018 at 7pm featuring the rock Christian group:  Cloverton!  Donations (free will offering) collected at the event will  benefit Haven Ministries.  This event is open to the public and free! 

All are welcome to pray with us each Friday from 9-10am.  Meeting in the Parish Office, we enter quietly.  Our meditation is silent and still for 20 minutes, followed by a devotional talk and discussion.  For more info check www.wccm.org or call Bobbie Bell at 410 829 9834.

Please update your availability in Ministry Scheduler Pro for May-June by April 13. If you have any questions, please contact Maryalice at 410-643-6220 or mcdavis@stchristopherski.org

We're looking for additional altar servers who are in 4th grade and above.  A 1 hour training will be offered on the following dates.  Please choose one: Sunday 4/22 10am (immediately following 9am Mass) Tuesday 4/24 6:30pm If you have any questions, please contact Celinda Carr 240-882-4694 or ccarr@stchristopherski.org

"Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire."- St. Catherine of Siena  Know that each of you are in our prayers as you continue your faith journey in the Catholic Church. Remember this is not the end, but only the beginning. We look forward to seeing you in the various parish ministries you have chosen to pursue. God bless you on the journey!