During this third week, we focus on Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you…” (Matt 25:31). Scripture reminds us that some people’s needs are so urgent and so great that their needs come first. Therefore, while everyone is important, those whose voice in our society is ignored, those whose human rights are violated, those whose dignity is not recognized, must take our first priority. When we enter into the lives and the struggles of the poor and vulnerable, we experience Jesus’ presence in a real and powerful way. We need to remember in this principle persons who are elderly, disabled, marginalized, vulnerable, formerly incarcerated or otherwise discriminated against or disadvantaged. Under this principle fall issues such as addiction, mental health, healthcare, and systems that perpetuate poverty.

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].

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR: CANCELED FOR 2020

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, we regret to inform you that the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 St. Christopher Holiday Craft Bazaar. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Judy Shoup.

The Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry is partnering up with several area churches and asking each to donate certain items. St. Christopher Parish has been asked to cover the need for spaghetti and spaghetti sauce.

If you are willing to donate spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, or any other non-perishable goods, please bring your donations to the church and place them on the carts located near the front and back entrances.

Due to COVID, this year’s Vandalia Butler Food Pantry 2020 Food Drive will be different. There will be no collecting or sorting of food this year. Instead, we will be delivering flyers to homes that ask for monetary donations, which they will make online. There will be no face-to-face contact with residents. Volunteers will be needed on Saturday, October 10th at 9:00am to pick up the flyers and deliver them.

Last year we collected $22,000 in canned goods. This year, because of the need, we hope to collect $22,500 in monetary donations. We’ve expanded the distribution areas so as to involve more households in caring for their neighbors in need. Therefore, we need many more volunteers to distribute flyers to homes this year. Please email Andrea Parker to sign up or for more information.