PARISH UPDATE | October 17, 2020
ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISHIONER RECEIVES AWARD
A LIVING EXAMPLE OF CHRIST-LIKE LOVE TOWARDS NEIGHBOR & COMMUNITY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2020 | 11AM MASS This Sunday our parish will recognize Agnes Guiselin as a recipient of a 2020 Sr. Dorothy Stang, SND Award from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Each year the Archdiocese selects winners who demonstrate the values of Dorothy Stang: 

  • solidarity with the poor
  • care of the earth
  • and a love for Jesus and His mission

Agnes passionately demonstrated these values through her mat ministry, which involved developing a process for weaving sleeping mats for the homeless out of recycled plastic shopping bags. These mats have been distributed through St. Vincent DePaul. 

Let's join together to congratulate Agnes for the excellent example she has provided for our entire parish. 
During this sixth week, we focus on Rights and Responsibilities. Human beings, created in the image and likeness of God, have basic rights which protect our dignity and ensure all can live a full human life. Because these rights are universal, we have the responsibility to help maintain and protect these rights, not just for ourselves, but for all. Under this principle fall issues such as access to quality education, healthy food, healthcare, safe and affordable housing, and nonviolent neighborhoods.
COATS FOR KIDS
Collecting now through October 25

WDTN Coats for Kids in partnership with Catholic Social Services is sponsoring a clothing drive now through the weekend of October 25th. Please consider donating new or gently used coats that can be sent through an industrial washer (no fur, leather, or anything un-washable).

PLEASE DONATE: 
Children's coats (infant through teenager sizes)
  • Although the focus is on children’s coats, adult coats will be accepted.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you are willing to help sort coats at our facility in preparation for the distribution date, please contact Mike Hoendorf at 937-223-7217 ext. 1141 or email hoendorfm@cssmv.org 
RETIREMENT SEMINAR (ONLINE)
Don't Worry, Retire Happy!

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting an online seminar featuring world-renowned guest speaker, Tom Hegna. When it comes to retirement, many consider Tom Hegna to be THE retirement income EXPERT! He has helped countless individuals through his PBS television special, seminars, and best-selling books. Today he is known throughout the world as The Retirement Income Expert. There will be virtual door prizes and a grand prize! 
CYO YOUTH BASKETBALL
Register Today | $100 | Grades 4-8 | St. Christopher & St. John Parish Youth

CYO Basketball registration is now open and registration will close at midnight on October 21, 2020. We will have hard cutoffs this year for registration dates and late registrations are not guaranteed. Cost is $100.00. This includes uniforms. Grades 4th through 8th. Boys and Girls divisions (no coed).

Regarding To The Hoop, more information will come out for this K-3 program by early December. 

NEEDED FOR THIS SEASON is a Basketball Commissioner. This position needs to NOT be a coach and prefer it not be a coaches spouse either. We will need a Commissioner in order to have a season. Job duties include: 
  • Coordinating coaches for each team
  • Coordinating practices
  • Putting together team bags for balls
  • Distributing uniforms to teams
  • Being the liaison between coaches and AD

Anyone interested please email Alex Gonter-Dray at agonterdray@outlook.com.
Good stewardship calls us to return our first fruits in gratitude for God’s many gifts to us. 

Please consider online or scheduled automatic contributions to St. Christopher Parish as part of your household budget. Our future growth and ability to fulfill our mission is in your hands. Please be as generous as you are able.
Live Stream Mass

Unable to attend Mass? Join us for 9:00am Sunday Mass at St. Christopher via live-stream on our parish website and Facebook LIVE! We will soon have details regarding how to watch live stream via our custom channel coming soon on Roku or Fire TV apps.

Care to hear the homily again? Homilies once again will be posted on the parish website, Facebook, myParish app and also available on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast.
DRIVE THRU RECONCILIATION

Fr. Smith is now offering drive thru reconciliation in the Prayer Garden parking lot at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipp City on Wednesdays & Fridays, 12pm-1pm [Rain or Shine].
The 40 Days for Life campaign is happening now: Sept. 23rd - Nov. 1st. We invite you to come out to the sidewalk in front of 1401 E. Stroop Rd. in Kettering to pray for the moms, dads, babies, and workers who are entering the abortion facility. There are so many other options available to moms and you are a sign of hope & love when you are present.  The vigil runs daily between the hours of 7am until 7pm, and we are asking for just 1 hour of your time.  Please give prayerful consideration in light of our call to stewardship and the giving of our time, talent, and treasures. As often is the case, the giving of our time blesses both those we serve and ourselves.

JOIN US AT THE RALLIES
September 20 · October 18 · November 1  | @ 2 PM  | 1401 E. Stroop, Kettering
Worship and praise, great speakers, opportunities to get involved in defending life.
MOVIES AVAILABLE TO BORROW St Chris has the DVD movies “Gosnel” and “Unplanned”. "Gosnel" is about an abortionist in Philadelphia that was convicted for late term and post birth abortions. "Unplanned" is about the abortion clinic director, Abby Johnson, who quit when she actually saw an abortion and the true nature of Planned Parenthood. To borrow these DVD movies call the St Chris Administrative Assistant, Bonnie Prine, at the church office 937 898-3542, ext 101. Please return the DVDs to Bonnie as soon possible after you watch them so others may watch them.