PARISH UPDATE | July 3, 2021 |
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LIVE THE LITURGY
INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
God never ceases to proclaim His Word. His life-giving presence continues to sustain all things and keep them in being regardless of whether there is the faith to receive or perceive Him. Our personal agendas, preconceived ideas, misconceptions, and expectations can often cause us to be so hard of heart and obstinate that we fail to see what God is trying to do. While God remains ever present, faith is necessary for God’s power to bear fruit. As we celebrate our country’s independence, let us not forget the difference between liberties and freedom. While the liberties we have are most welcome treasures, only freedom from what blinds, deceives, and weighs us down can bring happiness. God is all about healing, transformation, and hope. In order for God to do what God does best, we have to invite Him in and see Him for who he is. Otherwise, God’s will for humanity will be something at which we simply take offense, a common reaction when something challenges or unsettles us.
©LPi
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Come celebrate the Feast Day of St. Christopher!
July 25 is the Feast of St. Christopher. St. Christopher was a 4th century martyr known as the Christ Bearer. He is the patron saint of travelers, and the patron saint of our parish. In honor of this feast day, we will celebrate the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist by having a Eucharistic Procession after the 11am Mass. This will be a wonderful public witness to our faith in the Eucharistic Christ. The procession will conclude with benediction in the Church. Please join our Parish for this wonderful worship experience immediately after 11am Mass on July 25.
11:00 AM CELEBRATION MASS
12:00 PM EXPOSITION & ADORATION, EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AROUND THE MAIN PARKING LOT, PRAISE & WORSHIP, BENEDICTION
A SPECIAL INVITE: First communicants from 2020 & 2021 are invited to be a special part of the Eucharistic Procession. If you would like your first communicant to participate, please email Elise Sas, esas@scpchurch.org.
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HELP IS NEEDED NEXT WEEKEND |
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Running the Pavilion Seating at the Dayton Air Show is one of the Boosters annual fundraisers at St. Christopher. Being that we did not have an air show last year and did not have our annual Fish Fry in winter of 2021, we urgently need your assistance to help at the air show.
AGE: 12 and older per the Air Show Staff
DUTIES: Scanning/selling tickets, putting on wrist bands, making sure everyone entering has a wristband or ticket, helping people locate their table. Duties for early in the day include checking chairs in case of weather the prior night and end of day requires putting down umbrellas and putting chairs against the tables.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Tear down and remove umbrellas, stack chairs, etc.
FREE PASSES: All helpers will get free passes for the entire day they are working, along with a parking pass that will allow them to park inside the grounds of the airshow to limit walking to your assigned area
QUESTIONS: Dennis McGarry (text is best) @ 937-479-5838
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ST. CHRISTOPHER GOLF SCRAMBLE INVITE |
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Looking for a fun golf outing with fellow parishioners? The St. Christopher Knights of Columbus Fr. Aufderheide Council #12912 would like to invite you to their first-ever golf scramble event.
DATE: Saturday, July 31, 2021
TIME: Registration begins at 6:30AM, Shotgun start at 7:30AM
LOCATION: Homestead Golf Course (Tipp City)
LUNCH: Provided by Company 7 BBQ
For more information and/or to register, click the link below to download the flyer.
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*FREE* YOUTH DANCE CAMP AT ST. CHRIS |
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Join St. Chris & CJ alum, Mikayla Jette as she presents a FREE dance camp for youth in grades 1-5. Mikayla is providing this camp as her Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Gold Award project. The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA, earned by Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts.
ABOUT THE CAMP:
- Open to boys and girls in grades 1-5
- Affordable *FREE* program
- An outlet for kids to create and express
- Learn up to 5 different genres of dance
- Make crafts
- Build a team
- Have FUN!
CAMP LOGISTICS:
- 9am to 12pm
- Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23
- Camp will be held in the St. Chris gymnasium (405 E. National Rd, 45377)
REGISTER:
- Contact Mikayla Jette at jettedancer@gmail.com OR 937-416-2091.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SIGN UP BY JULY 11!
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Don't forget to sign up! Join us for an original Vacation Bible School written and produced by St. Chris.
Together we will embark on a quest, a royal mission through story, song, scripture, projects, games, and prayer, to search the Word of God for the Kingdom of Jesus and bring it home.
DATES:
Sunday, July 25, 2021 – Thursday, July 29, 2021
NEW TIME: VBS is moving to the evening hours at 6pm-8pm each night!
WHO: 4 year olds to incoming 4th graders
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We’ll need plenty of Junior High, High School and adult volunteers to make our VBS program happen. Please consider sharing a bit of your time, while having fun and watching these kiddos grow closer to Jesus throughout the week.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH - We have a concurrent camp for you too! Join us for a camp designed JUST for you! A summer Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) using concepts from the popular game, “Among Us.” Tweens will connect with important Scriptural truths and challenge them in their everyday lives.
JULY 25 – 29 | 6-8PM in the Youth Center | FREE
OPEN TO: Youth currently in grades 4 & 5 (entering into 5th & 6th grade in the fall)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We’ll need plenty of High School and Adult volunteers to make our VBX program happen. Please consider sharing a bit of your time...it's fun and most definitely needed :)
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ST. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12912
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JOIN THE KNIGHTS
"BUT I DON'T HAVE TIME..."
REALITY: How Much Time You Give is Totally Up to You. In fact, we DO NOT dictate how much time you give and the amount of time you contribute each year to our mission will never be questioned. Additionally, our membership is comprised of every age group ranging from men just over 18 to those who are retired. In fact, a good portion of our roster is comprised of men who are working, have families and are involved in other outside activities.
ABOUT OUR MEETINGS: Our one-hour monthly business meeting (optional) starts a half-hour early with praying the Rosary (optional) and ends with a half hour of socializing (also optional).
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS: The Knights of Columbus is a brotherhood of Catholic men who are united in faith and are dedicated to supporting and strengthening our community, our parish, our homes and our fellow Knights.
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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 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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PILGRIMAGE WITH FR. JOHN IN 2022 |
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Join Father John as he travels throughout the Holy Land (Jan. 2022) and to Eastern Europe (July 2022) to include the once-in-a-decade Passion Play in Oberammergau.
More details, brochures, and reservation forms can be found via the link below or by visiting the magazine rack in the Gathering Space for a print out of the brochure and form.
RESERVATIONS ARE FILLING UP FAST!
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNTY.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
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READ EVEN MORE VIA OUR PARISH BULLETIN |
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