Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Is your marriage going down the right road . . . or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille (retro-VIE) can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. Our next program is coming up at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA: August 17-19. For more information, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our web site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

We are currently looking for catechists and assistant catechists for the 2018-19 school year. Various positions K-8th grades and times available for practicing Catholics willing to share our faith with the next generation both Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. No experience necessary, training is provided. Please call Katie in the Religious Ed office at 410-643-8489 or drop by and introduce yourselves; we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking to expand our Parish RCIA Leadership team. If you would like to help this upcoming year with the RCIA process, we are in need of a variety of volunteers from guest speakers on various topics, sponsors, and  hospitality.  Please contact Katie if you are able to help.

VBS is July 23-27 from 12:00-2:30 pm. Children who will be in Kindergarten - 5th Grade in Fall 2018 are invited to attend! Registration closes July 22. There will be no walk in registrations.

The St. Christopher’s Food Bank is in need of boxed cereal and canned fruit.....shop the sales!! "Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” (Phil 2:4)

So far we only have 3 signed up for the St Christopher’s work day Saturday 21 July at Little Kidwell in Centreville!!  We can use teens 16 and over with a parent alongside!!  This is a great opportunity...no experience necessary!!!  Contact Dick Moore , irpmoore@verizon.net for more information.   “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works..” (Matt 5: 16)

Haven Ministries is opening Hope Warehouse  - we are collecting donations of used furniture, appliances, and construction items from the community and selling them at deeply discounted prices.  Hope Warehouse will also donate to vulnerable neighbors in need of furniture and appliances.     How can you Help?  We are looking for volunteers.  Volunteers will help accept donations, clean and set up area, and also work at the warehouse.   We are accepting donations .  If you have gently used appliances, furniture, or building supplies please contact Susan Phillips @ 410.490.8498, or 443.298.0173 or hopewarehouse@haven-ministries.com Check out haven-ministries.org for information about volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and upcoming events!

Please consider “Carrying Christ Beyond the Pews” by sharing your gifts and talents with St. Christopher’s Music Ministry! We currently need musicians to help in all of our groups. Contact Maryalice Davis for information about joining the music ministry! mcdavis@stchristopherski.org (410)643-6220.

For the Sake of God’s Children is the safe environment program of the Diocese of Wilmington, designed to keep young people participating in ministry around the diocese free from harm. Participants include the Bishop, all priests, deacons, seminarians, religious brothers and sisters and all lay employees and volunteers. For more information, please visit www.cdow.org and click the FSGC icon.

Trail Life Troop MD-1613 invites all school-aged boys, K-12, to Join The Trail!  Our July summer activity will be fishing at Terrapin Pond; email or follow us on Facebook for details. It's not too late (or too early) to join us for games, faith, friendship, and adventure.  Want to learn more? Contact us at troopmd1613@gmail.com and like us on Facebook: Trail Life USA Troop Md-1613.

A custom-designed, limited-edition, dark red and gold rosary is now available to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. The rosaries, made in Italy by the Ghirelli Company, were blessed at the Vatican by Pope Francis on June 6, 2018 during His Holiness’ Weekly Audience in Saint Peter’s Square. The Official Custom Rosary of the Diocese of Wilmington’s 150th Anniversary features a crucifix that is designed after the beautiful crucifix in the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington. The back of the crucifix is engraved with the words, “Catholic Diocese of Wilmington 150th Anniversary 1868-2018.” The front of the rosary’s centerpiece holds an image of the Blessed Mother from the famous Charles Parks Our Lady of Queen of Peace statue located on the grounds of Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Delaware. On the centerpiece’s reverse, is an image of Saint Francis de Sales, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Wilmington. In place of the traditional “Our Father” beads, the rosary has a medal crest of the Diocese of Wilmington, with a map of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore on the back, indicating the twelve counties that comprise the Diocese. All beads are 8 mm dark red Bohemian glass, while the chain and custom features are made of antique gold finish medal. The rosary comes in a commemorative color pouch, and is available for a suggested $30.00 donation each, plus shipping and handling. Detailed photographs of the rosary, and an order form are available online at www.cdow.org/150th.

Youth Ministry is taking a break for the summer! We will start back up in August. Stay tuned for more information.

We are looking to expand our Parish RCIA Leadership team. If you would like to help this upcoming year with the RCIA process, we are in need of a variety of volunteers from guest speakers on various topics, sponsors, and  hospitality.  Please contact Katie if you are able to help.

We are excited to announce that Religious Education Registration is now available for the 2018-2019 school year. Please make sure you read the Family Handbook and Welcome letter before you sign-up to review all of our policies; both can be found on our parish website. There are also many new and exciting things happening this year!  Registration will be available now through August 1, 2018. We offer grades K-8th on both Sunday morning and Wednesday evening with both traditional weekly options as well as a NEW monthly Family Catechesis option. If you have any questions on how to register or the status of your registration, please contact Katie Sukley.

VBS is coming on July 23-27 from 12:00-2:30 pm. Children who will be in Kindergarten - 5th Grade in Fall 2018 are invited to attend! Sign up now for VBS! Forms may be found on the Parish Webpage stchristopherski.org/vacation-bible-school

The St. Christopher’s Food Bank stock of canned tuna and chicken is very low...won’t you consider giving just one can? “On the day I called, you answered me...” (Psalm 138:3)