PARISH UPDATE | FEBRUARY 20, 2021 |
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INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
LIVE THE LITURGY
Throughout history God has given His people signs. Our season of Lent offers us God’s sign that it is time to stop the ordinary routines of our lives, create some desert space, and listen more attentively for God to reveal His presence. We are asked to unplug from our attachments, compulsions, obsessions, addictions, routines, and busyness to clear the slate and take stock in who we have become. We are asked to remember the ancient sign of God’s covenant with humanity in which He vowed to nurture, sustain, and protect the relationship He has with His people. Once we slow down a bit and clear away some of the clutter, we can see how the journey of our life is unfolding. We can see what brings us in and out of tune with God’s love and how we can better imitate God’s loving fidelity in our relationship with Him. Even though some good solid self-denial is the order of the day, greater happiness and wholeness will be the fruit of our labors. Pleasant journey through the desert!
©LPi
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HIGHLIGHTS
- "Come and Journey with a Savior" Lenten Prayer Service
- Lent 2021
- Hymnals in Pews
- 40 Days for Life
- In-House Registration for School & Childcare
- Letters to Parishioners
- Coffee Fundraiser
- SVDP Meal Ministry update
- Lenten Scripture Study
- Frisch's Parish Lenten Fundraiser
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Come and Journey with a Savior
[Wed] March 3 @ 7pm | St. Christopher Church
Join us and draw closer to the Lord through an evening of prayer, scripture, and song.
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RESOURCES FOR YOUR LENTEN JOURNEY |
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We took the suffering out of searching and built you a website full of collective resources sure to enhance your Lenten season. Whether you are looking for a new or traditional way to journey through Lent, we have something for everyone.
- Parish Lent & Holy Week Schedule
- Meatless Recipes
- Music Playlists
- Creative & Traditional ways to pray
- Lenten traditions & celebrations explained
- Access to FORMED on-demand content
- ...and SOOO much more!!!
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We are excited to announce that hymnals have returned to the pews! This means we are no longer publishing or printing the weekly worship aids. For those that are unable to attend Mass in-person and are participating via live-stream, we offer you these options:
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If you desire to follow along with the readings, the myParish app automatically brings the readings up upon opening the app in your tablet or cell phone. The readings can also be found by visiting the USCCB website.
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If you desire to follow along with the songs, a limited amount of Breaking Bread and Gather books are available for you to borrow and should be returned if/when you are ready to worship in-person again. Please contact Kelly Schmitmeyer to coordinate borrowing a set of hymnals to continue to participate in worship at home.
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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. 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; your presence is a sign of hope & love.
The vigil runs daily between the hours of 7am until 7pm, and we are asking for just 1 hour of your time.
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IN-HOUSE REGISTRATION for School & Childcare Center |
Is your child RETURNING to St. Christopher School, Kindergarten, Preschool, or Childcare?
Don’t forget to secure your child’s spot at St. Christopher school and Center for Children by registering NOW for the 2021-2022 school year! Space is limited. Register TODAY!
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS BEGINS:
March 1 St. Christopher School
March 8 St. Christopher Center for Children
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Earlier this month, our St. Christopher School 5th & 6th grade students took the time to create a thank you to parishioners for the support they feel from you in their education experience. Click on the images to read their thank-you letters below: |
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BOY SCOUT COFFEE FUNDRAISER |
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WHY THE TROOP NEEDS YOUR HELP: The St Chris Boy Scout Troop 466 is partnering with Driven Coffee Roasters for an online fundraising campaign to raise funds to help offset the costs associated with monthly campouts and other adventure activities. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. |
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INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT TROOP 466?
To learn more about scouts at St. Christopher parish, contact Melissa Dooley. |
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Bag lunch donations for St. Vincent De Paul will be collected from TEAM B next Sunday at 10:30am at the Northwest corner of the St. Chris parking lot (at the north end of the school building). LAST COLLECTION COUNT: On our last collection date, (Feb. 14) we donated 307 bag lunches to SVDP. Thank you for your continued generosity and time! |
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VIRTUAL SCRIPTURE STUDY
Join fellow parishioners for an online, 4-week scripture series during Lent. This series will include opportunities to reflect on and share how God is calling each of us to renewal and transformation.
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TUESDAY MORNINGS
February 16, 23, March 2, 9
9:30am to 11:00am
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THURSDAY EVENINGS
February 18, 25, March 4, 11
7:00pm to 8:30pm
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FRISCH'S PARISH FUNDRAISER |
Take a night off from cooking!
Support St. Christopher parish this Lent by coming to Frisch's on Benchwood Rd. on Tuesday, March 23rd between 4-9pm.
20% of the proceeds come back to St. Chris when you mention it at checkout. Good on dine-in, carry-out or drive-thru purchases.
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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.
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Live Stream Mass
Unable to attend Mass? Join us for Daily Mass, 5pm Saturday Mass, 9:00am & 11:00am Sunday Mass at St. Christopher via live-stream on our parish website, Facebook LIVE, and on our channel via your Roku/Amazon Fire streaming device ( search St. Christopher in the streaming app store).
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READ EVEN MORE VIA OUR PARISH BULLETIN |
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