to individuals and families in times of need. Please join us in sharing love and compassion for our parishioners who occasionally need a meal brought to their home. When a request goes out, if it is convenient, you can respond that you are available and willing for that particular request. To participate, or if you need meals, call Kathy Walker at 703-203-5300 or kathyw@UANET.org. Here is your opportunity to “carry Christ beyond the pews.”

Draw your favorite Saint! Poster paper and rules were given out last week during RE classes grades 1 - 8. The drawing should represent the chosen saint.  Deadline will be on Sunday, October 29. Extra blank poster paper and rules will be available on the table located near Katie Sukley's office.  There will also be a box for the completed posters. Please remember to complete the ID slip that is taped to the reverse side of the poster.  Chairman: Greg Denny 410-643-5960

Haven Ministries opened the shelter Oct 1st. Our church will be responsible for providing 6pm to midnight volunteers, dinners, and lunch & breakfast supplies: DEC. 17-23, JAN 9-13, FEB 11 - 17 and APRIL 1-7.  Questions about volunteering: email Margie Reedy, reedygm@gmail.com or Mary Jourdak, msjourdak@gmail.com Sign-up sheets are posted on the rolling bulletin board in the Hall.  We need your help to be the hands and feet of Christ, as we minister to those in need in our Community! Please stop by our table on Hospitality Sunday to ask questions and get information.  If you know anyone in the Community in need of shelter, please have them call HM's Case Mgr.  410-739-7859. Thank you to all who volunteered at HM monthly Food Pantry held Friday night, Oct.20th at Safe Harbor!  You are awesome!  Over 100 people were assisted to get groceries and fresh meat and produce. Please save the date for the Artisan Bazaar to be held at St. Christopher's on Nov. 11th, 10 am to 2 pm.    Please check HM new website: haven-ministries.org

Join us on Sunday Evening, November 12th at 7:00 pm for an evening to join in sung prayer with Praise Music in the parish hall.  Families and friends are all invited - Come just as you are.

Catholicism: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. Join us Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm in the parish hall for this FREE 6 week study, no sign-up just come when you can! For more information about this study visit: http://pivotalplayers.wordonfire.org/

There is no Religious Education this Sunday, October 22nd.   Classes will resume next Sunday, October 29th.

12 St Christopher’s members actually framed the second story walls at 314 Little Kidwell, Centreville!  Working with hammer and nails (even those without experience) on 14 and 21 Oct, it was fulfilling to see a house appear under our hands! We will work one Saturday each month.  The next opportunity will be Saturday 18 November!! If you are interested, please contact Dick Moore, irpmoore@verizon.net . “..build yourselves up on your most Holy Faith....pray in the Holy Spirit...have mercy on some..” (Jude 20-23)

The St Christopher’s Food Bank is in need of spaghetti sauce, canned tuna and chicken, canned fruit, hearty soup and (for the backpacks of the children) 100% juice boxes and individual shelf-stable milk.  Your generosity is always impressive!...  “The fruit of the Spirit is love....generosity..” (Galatians 5:22) 

Invitations were mailed out to Parishioners who have lost a loved one this past year. If you did not receive one, please contact the Parish Office 410-643-6220 or bbailey@stchristopherski.org to be added to the list. The Memorial Mass will be held on November 18th at 5 pm.

All Souls Envelopes are available in the Narthex. All Souls Day, and the entire month of November, is when we traditionally remember our loved ones who have gone before us. This year, St. Christopher’s will remember those souls whose names are handed in during the entire month of November. The names will be placed on the altar for all the Masses during the month.

Will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 1st. Mass times are 7:15 am, 8:30 am, and 7:00 pm.

There will be NO Teen Choir tomorrow, October 18th. The Teen Choir will be practicing at 8 am on October 22 and singing at 9 am Mass.

Medal of Merit Announcement On Sunday, October 8th , Bishop Malooly awarded the Diocesan Medal of Merit Award to individuals from every parish in the Diocese. The medal of Merit recognizes the outstanding service of parishioners to their parish. The recipient for St. Christopher’s was Bob Healy. Bob teaches Wednesday evening 2nd grade Religious Education and is always going above and beyond to share his faith with the students. Parents receive weekly emails not only on the progress of their children but also suggestions for ways the parents can pray with their children at home. His 2nd graders “adopt” confirmation students and pray for them and the class presents gifts to the students. His presence is a blessing to all involved in Religious Education. Please join us in congratulating Bob on his award.

Friday, February 9, 2018 6-9 pm   St. Christopher's is proud to be an official host church for the 2018 Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. The event will take place at more than 500 churches around the world simultaneously on February 9, 2018.     To Refer a Guest: Contact Bridgitte at bbailey@stchristopherski.org or 410-643-6220 To Volunteer: Contact Bridgitte at bbailey@stchristopherski.org or 410-643-6220   Night to Shine will take place in all 50 states and 15 countries   To learn more and see all the churches that are a part of this worldwide movement, check out www.timtebowfoundation.org

Middle Schoolers are invited to attend the Youth Ministry Fall Festival on October 28th.

2nd Annual Catch and Release Tournament to be held on September 15, 2018

We are looking for interested boys and girls in the 4th grade and older who would like to become Altar Servers. This is a wonderful way to show your faith in action. Join us on October 17th at 6:30pm. Trainings are held in the Church. If you have any questions, please contact Celinda Carr at 240-882-4694 or cdunmore2002@aol.com

Extending a Helping Hand to shut-ins and those who are ill. Please join us in sharing love and compassion for our parishioners who occasionally need a meal brought to their home. When a request goes out, if it is convenient, you can respond that you are available and willing for that particular request. To participate call Kathy Walker at 703-203-5300 or email at kwalker@UANET.org. Here is your opportunity to “carry Christ beyond the pews.”

Habitat has started a home build at 314 Little Kidwell, Centreville! A Number of St Christopher’s members worked 14 OCT. Generally we will work one Saturday each month ....But Habitat can also use volunteers for 21 OCT!!! if you are interested, please contact Dick Moore, irpmoore@verizon.net . Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying ‘Whom shall I send’'?’....and I said ‘Here I am (Lord), send me! “ (Is 6: 8)