WELCOME

Bishop Gruss is asking us to identify faithful young men (ages 15-30’s) who exhibit qualities

of leadership and service, and who may be open to learning more about the priesthood. To submit names, please visit saginawvocations.org/calledbyname. Men you submit will receive a letter of encouragement from Bishop Gruss, invitations to discernment events, and support from our Vocation Team. Thank you for your participation in this important campaign!

Our parish is having its 20th Annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26th at 5:00 pm at the parish center! We are looking for parish members to decorate their trunks for Halloween, hand out candy to  “trunk or treaters” and make chili for the chili cook-off.  All are invited to trunk or treat and have a fun, safe All Hallows Eve at no cost.   If you are interested in being a part of this fun evening, please call Karen at 989-673-2276  church.

Come on out for a Homemade Pastie Dinner prepared by Donna Klebba and served by our Youth Group on Sunday, November 23rd at 11:30 am at the Parish Center.  Dinner includes a beef pastie, coleslaw, roll, dessert, and drink with donations being accepted towards the St Christopher Parish Food Pantry in memory of Dale Perz.  Meals available for the first 100 people served.  Call Karen at 989-673-2276 with any questions. 

The Mid-Michigan and Thumb area Right to Life affiliates will be sending buses to Lansing at NO COST on NOVEMBER 6, 2025 . 

 However, you MUST reserve a seat by filling out the Form by scanning the QR code. We only ask that you offer a tip to the driver! First Come, First Served.

The Michigan March for Life is an excellent opportunity for advocates for life of all ages and political persuasions from across the state to join with one voice on behalf of the defenseless!  Join us as we peacefully

advocate for the protection of all human life from conception to natural death and stand for commonsense laws that support women, safeguard families and defend the unborn in our state. For more information call or text Amy at 989-670-8220. 

Get on a bus at one of these pick-up locations: BAY CITY, CLARE, EMMETT, UBLY, IMLAY CITY, MARLETTE

The March will take place outside the State Capitol building at 100 N. Capitol Ave., in Lansing

10:00 a.m. Pre-Rally Concert 

11:00 a.m. Rally 

12:00 p.m. March for Life

The Caro K of C Christmas Craft/Vendor Show is in search of vendors for Saturday,  December 6th.  The show is scheduled from 9 am—2:30  pm. Table rentals are $25 for an 8 ft table space.  If interested or need additional information, contact John Merz at 989-245-5929 or  email at jamjemare4@hotmail.com. 

https://saginaw.org/holy-hours-vocations 

AA groups meet at our parish every week with meetings offered on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 pm pm at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, Caro and on Fridays at 6:00 pm at St. Joseph Hall 

We are looking for  musicians to play for weekend masses.  If you can play the piano, organ or guitar or know of someone who can that might be interested in this ministry, please have them call the parish office.

St Christopher Parish is also seeking a church musician to coordinate and implement the music program for our parish. This person will be responsible for the organization, preparation and execution of the liturgical music for Saturday/Sunday mass, Holy Day, funerals and other seasonal liturgies. Keyboard or guitar skills with vocal skills will be considered.  If interested, please contact the parish office. 

The Bible Museum is Fr. Jose Cabrera’s private collection of Biblical Manuscripts and artifacts.  It gathers 400 years of Biblical history in one room.  Location: Rectory of All Saints Parish (St. James Site) 710 Columbus Ave., Bay city.  No registration is needed, just show up and bring your friends! Upcoming scheduled dates: 

Date: Tuesday September 16, 2025.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Theme: Medieval Manuscripts (and forward.)

Date: Thursday October 23, 2025.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Theme: Contemporary Bibles. From year 2000 to present Lme.

Date: Tuesday November 18, 2025.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Theme: Thanksgiving and the Bible in America.

Date: Sunday December 14, 2025.

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - (Note different Lme.)

Theme: The Christmas Story in the Manuscripts.

(Dec 14 is the XIII Anniversary of the Bible Museum)

Would you like to help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas a little brighter? Your St. Christopher Parish Food Pantry will be giving out holiday food boxes  in November and December. We welcome any and all monetary contributions to help with this effort.  As always, your generosity is appreciated. Thank you!