The Men's Club's next monthly meeting will be Monday, October 26, in the gym.  The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7:30.  This is our steak and craft beer meeting.  Be sure to come and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/stchristophermensclub and keep up with all the SCMC events.

We welcome into the faith community of St. Christopher the Martyr our newest members,  Cohen Michael Carter,  Kadence Michael Piazza, and  Karson Michael Piazza, who received the Sacrament of Baptism on October 11, 2020.  May God's grace and blessings received at their Baptism guide them thoughout their lives!

This is an invitation to the parishioners of St. Christopher the Martyr Parish to upcoming events at St. Benilde. One event is "33 Days to Merciful Love," a six-week DVD series by Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, which culminates in a consecration to Divine Mercy. Groups will meet at 7:00 p.m. on each Monday, from November 2 to December 7, 2020, in the St. Benilde Teen Center. The cost for materials is $10. Masks/facial coverings and physical distancing requirements will be observed.

A second event is "Why the Catholic Faith has the Fullness of the Truth" from the Explaining the Faith DVD series by Father Chris Alar, MIC. The presentation will be on Friday, November 13, 2020, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the St. Benilde Cafeteria. There is no cost to attend. Masks/facial coverings and physical distancing requirements will be observed.
St. Benilde Catholic Church is at 1901 Division Street, Metairie, LA 70001. The contact person for both events is Val Hebert at valencemet@aol.com or at 427-0327.

The Beginning Experience Weekend on November 13-15, 2020, is a wonderful healing experience for those suffering the loss of a spouse either through death or separation/divorce.  The weekend will take place at the William J. Kelley
Retreat Center on the St. Augustine Seminary campus in Bay St. Louis, MS.  Those who have attended attest to the new hope they have received and the
powerful safe and loving environment they found in the experience.  Under the sponsorship of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Family Life Apostolate, this international program has helped thousands navigate the road through grief..  Call, text, or email Roslyn at (504) 481-1083 or rosemill@charter.net.

The bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has set a deadline of March 1, 2021, to file a Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy.  The Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim form may be found at www.NolaChurchclaims.com.  The bankruptcy court has set a deadline of November 30, 2020, to file a General Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy.  The General Proof of Claim form may be found at https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcano/Static/BDPOC.

Now that the church is open again, we welcome food donations, which may be placed in the foyer of the church or brought to the rectory.  Many people are requesting assistance.
We are in need of items such as cereal, grits, and oatmeal and cans of fruit, beans, soup, tomato sauce, and Chef Boyardee.  We also need ramen noodles, rice, and pasta mixes, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and pasta.  We are especially in need of peanut butter and jelly in regular size.
The boxes we give out are 12 x 12 x 18, so we are limited to regular-size items, not large, and we do not have the space to handle refrigerated products.  Please help us by checking “current best by” dates.  We thank you on behalf of our parishioners who are in need.  We will help as many as our food and finances will permit.  May God bless all of you and keep all of us healthy.
If you are in need of assistance, call 504-831-7692 and leave a message.  We will return your call.
 

The St. Christopher Parish School of Religion, PSR (formerly known as "CCD"), is starting registration for the 2020-21 school year for children in kindergarten through 11th grade who are attending a non-Catholic elementary school.  Classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the EEC Building and continue on most Tuesday nights during the school year, beginning Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  If you wish to enroll a child, please return the admission form found on the  PSR page of our website with a payment of $35, made payable to "St. Christopher Church," to the Rectory at 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001,  via mail or in person.

Each month, the Knights of Columbus present this award to recognize a deserving family for their outstanding contributions to St. Christopher Parish and School.  The Charles and Morgan Melancon Family has been selected as the October 2020 Family of the Month.  Charles is a member of St. Christopher Knights of Columbus Council 4508, currently serving as the Deputy Grand Knight.  Charles has assisted our parish on so many different levels with his time and talents.  He developed the Knights' Friday night Rosary and, as membership chairman, has recruited four new Knights in 2020.  With the COVID-19 restrictions, Charles stepped in to videotape Saturday Masses for those unable to attend church in person, and he also worked with Father to set up seating per the CDC requirements.  You can also hear Charles in his rols as one of our cantors, and he has assisted in organizing new music, cantors, and musicians.  He is also credited with creating and setting up our outdoor Nativity.  Charles and Morgan have two beautiful daughters, Jayden and Julianna.  The Knights and St. Christopher Parish are blessed to have such wonderful people to help our parish grow.  We are so grateful for the Melancons’ tireless commitment to serving God within our parish and thank them for sharing their love and faith.  May God richly bless them!  

In an effort to improve our social media presence, St. Christopher Church is switching from a private profile to a public page.  From now on, all announcements, events, mass livestreams, etc., will be posted on our new Facebook page.  Please like and follow this page, which can also be found by clicking on the "f" in the top, right margin of our website.  Thank you!

The Adoration Chapel is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Thank
you to all the new and current weekly adorers and substitutes.  We can now begin filling the hours with a second adorer!  A special appeal is being made for an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister to repose the Blessed Sacrament and close the Adoration Chapel on Fridays.  Wondering how to spend an hour in adoration?  You can preview the upcoming Mass readings, say a Rosary, read the Bible, or select a book from the shelves to read.  If you are interested in being an weekly or substitute adorer, please contact the Rectory at 504-837-8214.  Thank you.

If you would like to reserve a weekend for flowers or sanctuary lights, please call the Rectory at 504-837-8214.  It is a wonderful way to say “Congratulations,” “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Anniversary,” etc. The cost for flowers is $40, with checks made payable to “St. Christopher Altar Society.”  The cost for sanctuary lights is $10, with checks made payable to “St. Christopher Church.”

Attention:  We would like  to be able to stream Masses live.  YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers before live streaming is possible, so please hit the red SUBSCRIBE button to subscribe to our YouTube channel as soon as possible and ask your friends and family to do so as well.  Thank you!

We are now offering online giving for your convenience and safety, especially during this interim period when public masses  have limited attendance.  We pray for all our parishioners and know that several are experiencing financial hardship. We hope that those of you who are able will consider continuing to support our church by visiting our Giving page or by mailing your offering to the rectory:  309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001.  Thank you for your continued generosity.

With the global spread of COVID-19 financially impacting the ministry of the U.S. church, the #iGiveCatholic online giving platform activated its national website March 26 to begin accepting donations from individuals and businesses in support of parishes, schools, and ministries of 39 dioceses across the country.