Please note that all scheduled Ladies' Guild events have been canceled or postponed until further notice due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19.
Message from our Pastor |
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Message from the Bishop |
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Dear Parishioners,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, our families of St. Christopher as we face the impact of COVID-19 in our lives and our work. As we navigates through these changes, with Masses and other parish services cancelled by many bishops. These are prudent and necessary measures designed to keep people healthy. But they come at some cost: For many people, this removes one of the most consoling parts of their lives—the Mass and the Eucharist—and isolates them even more from the community at a time when they most need support. What can one do instead? Well, there are many televised and livestreamed Masses available, as well as ones broadcast on the radio. But even if you can’t find one, you can pray on your own. When you do, remember that you’re still part of a community. Please know that St. Christopher Church remains open for Prayer. There is also the longstanding tradition in our church of receiving a “spiritual communion,” when, if you cannot participate in the Mass in person, you unite yourself with God in prayer. Blessings Fr. Chris |
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Dear member of St. Christopher Community,
In the recent discussions with the Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose and the county health officials, we have been told that we have reached the exponential phase of the epidemic, with the number of those testing positive for the Coronavirus expected to rise dramatically. Bishop Cantu has requesting that all parishes, missions, and chapels in the Diocese of San José suspend all public Masses beginning Saturday, March 14, until further notice With the preceding in mind, Bishop Cantu has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass during this time for all Catholics in the Diocese of San José. PLEASE KNOW THAT THE CHURCH WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PRAYER Let us pray for each other that the Lord will give us strength and perseverance, calm the fears of our communities, and put an end to this disease as quickly as possible. Holding you all in prayer. Fr. Chris |
LADIES' GUILD MISSION STATEMENT
Our primary mission is to aid the pastor of St. Christopher parish in carrying out the work of the parish, school and community. Ladies' Guild shall also advance the spiritual, intellectual and social welfare of its members. Membership is extended to all the ladies of the parish and school who are willing to work for the ideals and purposes stated above.
JOIN THE LADIES’ GUILD EXECUTIVE BOARD
We currently are seeking applicants for both VP and SECRETARY positions on the Ladies’ Guild Executive Board for the 2020-21 school year. As VP, you will be asked to perform the duties of the President in her absence. Additionally, you will serve as Guild Spiritual and Fundraising Advisor. As SECRETARY you will keep an accurate record of board meetings, send meeting notices when necessary and assist with Guild correspondence. To apply for either of these positions and/or to learn more, please contact Jenn Pershall at jennifer_pershall@yahoo.com. In addition to these Executive Board positions, we also are seeking committee chairs for the Benefit Auction and Antique Show.
DID YOU KNOW?
School families automatically pay their yearly membership dues in their school Registration fees!
If you are a school family, you are already a member!
Become a Ladies' Guild Member (Non-School Only) 2019-2020
Become a NEW member of Ladies' Guild. This membership is valid through summer of 2020. All women of our parish are welcome to join. If you want to also purchase an HNS membership for your husband, change quantity to 2 and make sure you include his name and email in the checkout comments. School families automatically pay their membership dues in their yearly school registration fees.
Renew your Ladies' Guild Membership (Non-School Only) 2019-2020
Renew your Ladies' Guild membership. This renewal is valid through Summer of 2020. ***If you want to also purchase a renewal for your HNS husband, change quantity to two and make sure you include his name and email in the checkout comments. Please also note that school families automatically pay their membership dues in the yearly school registration fees. This is for non-school families only.
