On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father, we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor—in the marketplace, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living.  We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name.  We lift up to you all who long for just employment and those who work to defend the rights and needs of workers everywhere.  May those of us who are now retired always remember that we still make a valuable contribution to our Church and our world by our prayers and deeds of charity.  May our working and our resting all give praise to you until the day we share together in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as you live and reign Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

The Parish Offices will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9 am on September 2. The Offices will reopen Tuesday Morning at 8:30 am.

The Mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting for all First Reconciliation / First Holy Communion Parents will be held on Thurs., Sept. 19th at 7PM in the Parish Hall. This meeting is for parents only, no students should attend.

The Mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting for all Confirmation Parents will be held on Thurs., Sept. 26th at 7PM in the Parish Hall. This meeting is for the parents only, no students should attend.

Is God calling you into a deeper relationship with Him through the Catholic faith? If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, or would simply like to learn more about the Catholic Church contact Katie Sukley. Our classes for RCIA will be starting on Thursday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30PM in the parish Conference Room. For more information please visit our website.

Our Parish Religious Education Program is still seeking catechists for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in volunteering to be a catechist please contact Katie Sukley for more information. 

Are you kidding me??!!!  The Summer is OVER?? School starts NOW! St Christopher’s Backpack Program will also be providing weekend food bags to Matapeake Middle School (in addition to Stevensville Middle and Matapeake Elementary).  So we probably will have between 30 and 35 children total (not too bad since Grasonville Elementary alone has about 60 children that are served in the Backpack Program by other Churches).  So while you are thinking about your children and grandchildren starting school, pick up individual packs of cold cereal and oatmeal, individual shelf stable milk (Horizon on sale this week), 100% juice boxes, individual Chef Boy R D microwave cups, etc…you have the idea.  I know we can step up and help those who need weekend food in the home!  “Do not let those who hope in You be put to shame because of me..” (Psalms 69:6 )    

Did you know...that at the Knights of Columbus’ 137th Supreme Convention in Minneapolis, we celebrated: $15.7 million and 76.7 million hours given to charity; $250,000 in humanitarian aid at the U.S. Southern border; initiatives honoring Native American and First Nation communities; Naming Kendrick Castillo a Knight of Columbus. This 18-year-old hero died saving his classmates.  Consider joining the Knights of Columbus to assist us with our charitable initiatives!   We are always seeking new members who can help us in our programs to support our Parishioners and members of our community. Interested men 18 years of age and older should contact Mike McQuillan, MCQ521@aol.com or 301-655-8897 or Jim Klunk 410-924-2270 or klunkinc@gmail.com.

Crab and Shrimp Feast (21 Sep 2019) tickets will go on sale the weekend of 7/8 Sep in the Narthex.

Religious Ed Classes will be starting on Sunday, September 8th and Wednesday, September 11th. All students must be registered. Do you have a child in Kindergarten through 8th Grade? Please go to the Parish website to register for the 2019-2020 Religious Ed school year. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Katie Sukley.

Our Parish Religious Education Program is still seeking catechists for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in volunteering to be a catechist please contact Katie Sukley for more information. 

 Catechist Orientation (for all Catechists new & returning including assistants, subs, and those helping with Family Catechesis & Sacramental Prep Programs): please make an appointment to meet with Katie prior to August 30th if you did not attend one of the scheduled meetings.

 Have you ever thought that EVERY human being is a child of God?  How does He care for all His children (?)…that job belongs to those of us who are alive and capable at the time!!  The Holy Spirit moves us to care for each other…to love ALL our neighbors as ourselves.  The OUTREACH Food Bank is your “agent” to do just that…but we need your help…Our current needs are: canned tuna and chicken, canned beef stew, canned spinach, peanut butter crackers.  There is a moving song and video which is encouraging to all  children of God. “..Of deliverance, from my enemies Till all my fears have gone I'm no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God...” (No Longer Slaves (Official Lyric Video) - Jonathan David & Melissa Helser)

Food Pantry - Thank you to all who assisted at Haven Ministries monthly Food Pantries Fri., Aug 16th.  We have 2 locations to serve both the north and south end of QAC, held the 3rd Friday of every month except Nov.  176 people were served at both locations.  The folks who received several weeks worth of food went back and fed their families:  452 people total which includes 143 youth, 231 adults, and 78 seniors.  Visitors to the food pantries received chicken, fresh local produce, canned food, pasta, milk, breads and pastries. The next Food Pantry will be Friday, Sept. 20th.  Volunteers are still needed in Sept and Oct. Go to haven-ministries.org, Get Help, Food Pantries, SignUp Genius. Homeless Shelter - Please watch the bulletin for Volunteer  Sign Up dates for the upcoming Shelter season. Haven Ministries has grown from a community outreach program 16 years ago to a multi-faceted ministry.  Now services will be expanded again, to include a Housing Assistance Program, to help close the gap for the Lack of Affordable Housing in QAC.  See the website for further details. www.haven-ministries.org For questions or to volunteer, email  Mary Jourdak, msjourdak@gmail.com or Bridgitte Bailey bbailey@stchristopherski.org

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Is God calling you into a deeper relationship with Him through the Catholic faith? If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, or would simply like to learn more about the Catholic Church contact Katie Sukley. Our classes for RCIA will be starting on Thursday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30PM in the parish Conference Room. For more information please visit our website.