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A Message from the Pastor:       Msgr. Cody

May 28, 2008 by Msgr. John Cody

Saint Christopher parish is a place in which all of us can grow and develop as Roman Catholic Christians. Saint Christopher parish is a place where we worship and celebrate the Sacraments. It is a place where we hear and are challenged by the Word of God; it is a place to meet one another and join together in Christian Community; and it is a place to minister and to find ministry for the needs of all, old and young, within our parish family and the wider community. St. Christopher Parish is truly blessed to have so many parishioners willing to share their time and talent to accomplish the mission of Christ and the Church in our little corner of the world .               

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Saint Christopher Church is a parish in the Diocese of Columbus near the suburb of Grandview Heights and just south of Fifth Avenue. We share a driveway and parking lot with our parish school Trinity School located at 1381 Ida Avenue. For corrections or submissions to the website e-mail: StChrisWeb For church information or records please call the office (614) 486-0457

Mission Statement

Aug 14, 2008  

We the people of God of Saint Christopher Parish strive to bear the presence, the teaching and the love of Jesus Christ to all in our community and the world in which we live. 

Summer Fun - St. Christopher Parish Pool Party  

June 21,, 2009

Join us for a family celebration for the Feast of St. Christopher on Saturday, July 18, at the Grandview Municipal Pool.  This private party for St. Christopher Parish will run from 9:00-10:45 p.m.  Admission is free.  Watch for further details.   


Benefit Dance for L’Aquila Earthquake Victims

June 23,, 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009

Doors open at 7PM

Dance and enjoy the lively, versatile music of the

Eddie Pollina Band

Pinnacle Golf Club, Grove City


Tickets: $20 pre-sale,   $25 at the door.

 

Beverages & light food available for purchase. Dressy Casual Attire.

All net proceeds go to needy and deserving Italian earthquake victims, as well as L’Aquila university students who will be completing their studies in the USA.

Order your tickets by mail by July 14. Make checks payable to

L’Aquila Relief Fund.  Mail the coupon below to: L’Aquila Relief Fund, Box#108, 3145 Kingsdale Center, Columbus, OH 43221.

Requests sent by post will be confirmed by email and a confirmation ID. Be sure to bring your confirmation with you to the Pinnacle Club. 

Ticket “Will Call” will be available.  Please indicate with your check.

Email questions:  AbruzzoFriend@GMail.com

Or call: 614-457-5567


Vacation Bible School

June 15,, 2009

Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 6 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, daily.  Registration forms are available in the pews.  Please place the completed forms in the collection basket.  

Attention - Alter Servers

May 11, 2009

The summer sign-up sheets are posted in the back of the church. Please stop by and sign up for at least three Masses for the summer. If you can, please server one 4:30pm Mass during the summer.  If you have questions, please contact Kathy O'Neil at 614-263-6624.  If there are dates when you cannot serve, please email them to kroneill@ameritech.net by May 11.

Ongoing Food Drive

May 11, 2009  

Because of the great need at this time and because so many are out of work and suffering, we are continuing to collect nonperishable food for the Food Pantries.  The need is great and the supply is dwindling.  This drive provides a chance for us to engage in one of the corporal works of mercy - feeding the hungry.  Please bring all food donations and deposit them in the vestibule of the church.  At Holy Family, there is still a need for Socks for the Homeless.  If you think of it, please bring sock donations to the vestibule as well.  Those who are in need are grateful for your Christian generosity.  

Are you an aspiring poet or writer? 

Feb 27, 2009  

Do you have an intense desire to share your faith with your parish community?  We are starting a parish newsletter and are looking for volunteers to contribute essays, poetry, and other original writings.  We are also looking for people interested in interviewing fellow parishioners to help record the history of St. Christopher.  For more information, contact Jeanette Ferguson (nettypoho@hotmail.com).

Tuesday Prayer

May 11, 2009

Please join us on Tuesdays for 30 minutes of singing, Scripture, and intercessions.  Evening Prayer is a great way to enter into the evening after either a discouraging or a triumphant day.  All are welcome whenever you can come.

Communion Distributors Needed for the Homebound

May 11, 2009

We have a core of faithful distributors who take the fruit of our Sunday Mass to them: praying, reading the Scriptures, and giving Eucharist.  We need a larger group so that we can spread out the responsibility for meeting the needs of our fellow parishioners.  We are inviting current Eucharistic distributors and all adults of the community to contact Deacon Gregg (486-0457, ext. 29  or TheDeke@sbcglobal.net) to join this ministry.  

Rebecca's Place

Feb 22,, 2009  

Msgr. John Cody has pronounced Rebecca's Place a Parish Charity. Rebecca’s Place is a shelter for homeless women only.  Underlying causes are mental illness, substance abuse, and domestic violence.  At Rebecca's Place, there are many programs to help the women with their various problems.  The goal is wellness, and for them to be able to move into their own apartment. 

St. Christopher’s Parishioners are most generous in donating useful and needed items for the women.  Also, we have provided dinners, brunch, and have given lots of clothing, shoes, coats, toiletries, and Christmas gifts. 
The woman and staff are most appreciative for our help.  Any suggestions can be directed to Elaine DiSalvo, Social Concerns of 486-5543.  Please call before leaving items at the church.  Thank you!


Parish Self Study Results

Oct 21, 2008 

Here are the results of the St. Christopher Parish Self Study.  It is an Adobe PDF.  If you need Acrobat Reader to open the file, click here to get it.

Welcome to the new website

Sept 12, 2008

Welcome to the new website for St. Christopher Catholic Church.  Several pages are still under construction, and more will be added in the very near future.  Stay tuned.  In the meantime, if you have a suggestion or comment, please email webadmin@stchristopherscc.com