The St. Christopher parish office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day.

Memorial services at St. Christopher parish Monday, September 2, 2019 beginning with rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:30.

I wish to express a sincere and big THANK-YOU to everyone involved with the project to make our worship space more beautiful and focused on Christ.

On behalf of the St. Christopher parish family, Father Edson would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who supported the Mary’s Pantry ministry. One of the lead volunteers, Carol Van Price, asked that we express her heartfelt thanks to all of you who have supported Mary’s Pantry with groceries and financial contributions. We are sad to see the ministry come to a close, but the donations will not go to waste. They will be utilized to give aid to the poor, as intended. As Carol stated in her letter, the volunteers of this program worked very hard and brought a special gift to those in need these past years. Thank you especially to Marie, Carol, Mary, and the late Sally. Helping the poor builds treasure in heaven.

There will be a potluck for Fr. Mom, former parish priest at St. Christopher, on Friday, August 16th at St. Margaret Mary parish in their Guadalupe Hall. Please call their parish office at 520-622-0168 for more information.

This Thursday, 15 August, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation in all dioceses of the United States. All Catholics are obliged to attend Mass this Thursday. In addition to our 8:30 a.m. Mass, there will be an additional Mass at 6:30 p.m. The parish office will be closed for the day.

Padre Edson anuncia la renovación de la Iglesia y oficinas parroquiales

Fr. Edson announces renovations to our church building and parish activity center.

For the victims of the recent violence in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. That the wounded will heal, the dead will know eternal life, and those who are mourning will know hope. We also pray for an end to racial hatred, intolerance, and violence in our day. We pray to the Lord; Lord heard our Prayer.

The new sign postings at St. Christopher are in conjunction with Diocesan safety recommendations. They ensure that our parish facility, while always a place of welcome, is also a place of safety and security for our parish family.

The pulling down of the old buildings is progressing. Though you may be saddened by the loss of a familiar place, the good fruits experienced in St. Christopher's history live in your hearts and in your minds, not in the buildings. They have served their purpose - a good purpose - and greater things are to come.

The removal of the old hall and classrooms, old office, the trailer behind the hall, and various storage sheds will proceed from today until they are fully removed in the coming week or two.

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.