Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Christmas cards and Advent candles in the church hall after all Sunday Masses through December 9 (with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend).  Please support the Knight'n'gals in their parish works by purchasing your Christmas cards at church!   The Knight'n'gals fall/winter project of crocheting or knitting hats and scarves for those in need is also starting.  We have yarn and patterns available and encouraging help to offer if needed.  Stop by the Christmas card table to inquire about knitting with the Knight'n'gals!

The Parish Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Offices will reopen Monday, November 26 at 8:30 am.

Families may bring food to be blessed for their Thanksgiving dinner to Mass on Thursday, November 22 at 8:30 am

We’re only a phone call away 410-643-6220 Don’t leave it to someone else to pass the word that a sick or homebound  parishioner would like communion brought to their home. All requests should go through the parish office.

There will be no Edge on November 22 due to Thanksgiving. We will also not be meeting on November 29 due to the Amazing Parrish Meeting.

Thanks to those who braved the cold for our last campfire. Our next life teen night will be Sunday 25th @6pm (inside this time). Please come join us for the end of Thanksgiving weekend. We will be discussing our theme for the next few weeks "Who are you?" We've pushed our praise and worship concert back to December. 

This is a reminder that there is No Religious Education in session Wednesday, November 21 or Sunday, November 25th. We hope you and your families all have a blessed & Happy Thanksgiving!

Save-the-Date! Our Parish Christmas Pageant this year will be held on Sunday, December 16th at 2PM in the Church. The rehearsal will be Saturday, December 15th at 10AM. We hope you and your family will consider participating in this fun and family friendly event. Roles available for Preschool through 12th graders! More information coming soon; sign-ups will be available online. 

Sign-ups for time preference for the day of First Communion are now available online. 

Join us for our adult parish Advent study. This year we will be presenting Bishop  Barron's new series, The Mass. We will meet in the parish hall from 5-6PM for this 6 week study.  

This is a reminder that Baptismal Certificates are due. If your child was not baptized at St. Christopher's Church please make sure you turn in a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. These are required for our sacramental records.

Thanksgiving is almost upon us!! What is it that you are truly thankful for....do you understand that, no matter our difficulties, we are blessed by God !??  This country is Blessed by God!  Can you show love of your neighbor?  Your Food Bank is in need of canned peas, carrots, canned chicken and tuna, boxed cereal, and ...for the backpack kids - granola bars and shelf stable milk or Yoohoo chocolate drink.    “When the poor ones who have nothing, share with strangers, ....When at last all those who suffer find their comfort, when they hope though even hope seems hopelessness, when we love though hate at times seems all around us, then we know that God still goes that road with us...” (When the Poor Ones by Manzano and Olivar)

Thank you for your overwhelming response to the 2nd collection for Haven Ministries!! Your generosity will help feed, clothe, shelter and train the needy in our Community to return to independent living.  Thank you to everyone who has been preparing meals for the shelter and to the many volunteers that have signed up to help at the Shelter this winter season.  We truly need you!  And thanks to everyone who is continuing to bring winter shelter donations each week during this month of Nov. when we remember the hungry and homeless.  You have exemplified what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ in caring for his people.  Remember the words of St. Theresa of Calcutta"... it's doing small things with great love." And an additional note of thanks to all who participated, in any way, with the Artisan Fair on Sat. Nov. 10 in our Hall.  It was a big success. Needs for the Shelter  (put in marked Haven Ministries "house" in Hall) - 8 oz coffee cups, disposable plastic food gloves, tall 13 gal trash bags, Lysol spray disinfectant, napkins, tissues, plastic ware, heavy chinet plates, quart and gallon baggies, pillows, Men's flannel PJ bottoms and thermal underwear (L, XL, XXL), Women's PJs and thermal underwear (M, L, XL) and $5 gift cards to Burger King, Hardees, McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts. There are currently 3 adults & 5 kids at the shelter. The CM hopes to have housing for the family soon. Our church will be staffing the shelter beginning Sun, Nov. 18th.   By your generosity & compassion, we can together transform homelessness and begin to restore dignity to all our neighbors in need!

Have you ever considered that the challenges of your life, completely personal as they are, are also deeply human and timeless? And that God has provided workable solutions for you through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church? Walking With Purpose would like to help you enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured through personal Bible study and small group discussions created just for women. If you’d like to find out more, call Martha at 703.200.6713 or write martha.burtness@gmail.com.

That Man is You! is an interactive, multimedia men's program focused upon the development of authentic male leadership. That Man is You! successively considers men in their relationship to God, to their spouse and to their children. Register: https://admin.paradisusdei.org/location_details/st-christopher-s Questions? Contact: TMIY@stchristopherski.org or Frank Hesson@410-662-2968 for more information - ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Community for Christian Meditation Group invites you to participate with us during Advent, each Friday morning from 9:00-10:30. After silent, still prayer, we will view and discuss Father Barron's Pivotal Player's video lesson on St. Benedict.  All are welcomed at the Parish Office prayer room.  Any questions, please contact Bobbie Bell at 410 829 9834. 

The Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The Offices will reopen on Tuesday morning at 8:30 am.

HEAR THEIR STORY AND BUY THEIR BEAUTIFUL OLIVEWOOD CRAFTS On November 10-11, 2018, after all masses , we will be hosting in the Church Narthex a nice display of handmade olivewood religious carvings from Bethlehem and Jerusalem available for purchase. These carvings include olive wood nativity sets, crucifixes, rosaries, Christmas ornaments, candle holders, angels and many other religious crafts that make nice wedding, baptism, Easter, and especially Christmas gifts. Proceeds go to support Christian families in Bethlehem. It is never too late to help. The website showing the crafts is www.holylandcsc.com

This is a reminder that our Family Catechesis session for the month of November will take place this Sunday, November 11th from 10-11AM in the parish hall. Our theme for this month is Advent & Mary. Please make sure to bring your completed Unit 2 Review for all 1st-7th graders.