Parish family, very soon we are launching a new year of religious education here at Saint Christopher parish! Education of our children and ourselves is one of the most important things that we do to remain centered in Christ. In order to create the best opportunity for participation, we will be making one small change to the Sunday Mass schedule. Our 10:30 am Mass on Sundays will move to 11:00. This will allow for certain programs to take place alongside Masses on Sunday mornings. The small, half-hour difference will begin on Sunday, August 25 th.

Parish family, very soon we are launching a new year of religious education here at Saint Christopher parish! Education of our children and ourselves is one of the most important things that we do to remain centered in Christ. More details about this year’s education program will be coming soon, and registration will begin the weekend of Sunday, July 28th. It will be as easy as it can be to register: after all Masses Saturday evening and Sunday, during regular parish office hours 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday, extended office hours on Mondays from 5:00-7:00, and online through the parish website. There’s no reason to miss this year’s education program, and we are excited about seeing all of you there.

“The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth,” – St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Come and join us! Spend Quality time before the Blessed Sacrament and Pray the Rosary with the community.

The hazardous material removal phase for our parish campus is proceeding on schedule. You may have noticed the yellow hazard tape surrounding the buildings and the removal of the siding. We anticipate that phase will finish next week, and then we will move forward with the demolition.

Baptisms are held the 1st and 3rd SATURDAY of each month at 10:00am (with the exception of Lent, and Holy Days). - Private Baptisms are being accepted at this time - The Baptism date is not secured until all necessary documents are turned in All Paperwork must be submitted no later than 10 days before the chosen baptism date -Please register for our baptism prep class by calling the parish office or emailing office@stchristophermarana.com - Parents should understand that presenting their child for Baptism is a promise to faithfully raise their child in the Catholic faith, and to be an example of Christian living for their child. In order to celebrate your child’s baptism at St. Christopher, the following requirements must be met: -Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within 2 years prior to this baptism. -Parents must be registered at St. Christopher or reside within the parish boundaries. Must provide a copy of your child's birth certificate -Donation $40.00 per child (must be paid before date of Baptism) -Private Baptism Donation $150.00. FOR MORE INFO: https://stchristophermarana.org/baptism

Peace be with you! I was graciously assigned to St. Christopher Parish to serve you and build together the civilization of Love. I pray for each one of you! "Don't Forget To Smile"

As most of you know, our parish campus is undergoing much needed changes. We finally have some details about the timing of the removal of the old classrooms, hall, office and various storage buildings would happen. Crews will begin this Monday, July 1, to remove the potentially hazardous materials from the buildings. This will take two to three weeks. After this is completed, the utilities will be shut off for those buildings and their removal will begin. The area is strictly off-limits during this time for everyone’s safety. Please contact the parish office with any questions or concerns.

Attitude of thanksgiving: Peter’s response “Lord it is good that we are here, let us make 3 tents” was conceived from a heart that was grateful. God has been good to us and he continues to be good to us every day. We in turn must be grateful.

Bishop Edward Weisenburger reflects on the First Sunday of Lent.

But the desert is also a place of Prayer that is why the Spirit of God drove Jesus to prepare for the Great Mission ahead- which was ultimately going to end in his crucifixion, Suffering, death for our sake; that we might become the righteousness of God.

Is faith in God rational? More rational than believing in only material things. Most certainly God is! Check this out

"As Catholic bishops of dioceses along the US-Mexico border, joined by some of our brother bishops across the nation, we stand in opposition to the further construction of a border wall."