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NOTICE FROM THE SEVENTH DISTRICT OF THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. Now that “No Parking Any Time” signs have been placed all along the west side (Bustleton Avenue side) of Proctor Road, the Captain of the Seventh District has informed us that police will be enforcing this regulation. He is increasingly concerned that the congestion caused by parking on both sides of the street will prevent emergency vehicles from traveling down Proctor Road. We certainly do not want you to be ticketed by police while you are at Mass. Please us one of our lots, and do not park on the west side of Proctor Road. Top of Page A NEW START – A NEW OPPORTUNITY St. Christopher's 1st Catholics Returning Home Group has begun! Top of Page PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS This is a reminder that all archdiocesan volunteers and others who work with children must: (1) obtain criminal background and
child abuse clearances. Volunteers who have not completed the above need to see your moderator. We must enforce all of the above and need all material to complete our files. Thank you for your cooperation. Top
of Page FINANCIAL LOGIC Five good reasons why you should include Saint Christopher Parish in your estate plans with a Charitable Bequest:
STEWARDSHIP CORNER - LITTLE CHURCH SCHOOL St. Christopher Parish is proud to offer a Religious Education Program for our youngest members. Little Church School is for children 2 through 5 years old. It is held during the 10:30am Sunday Mass in the school library. If you would like to volunteer to assist the Director of Little Church School, please call Sister Marie at the Parish Office at 215-673-5177 ext. 28. Top of Page GET YOURS NOW! – A UNIQUE TREASURE Join the Church of Philadelphia in celebrating its Bicentennial as a Diocese, by discovering the riches of Our Faith-Filled Heritage Commemorative Book. This attractive commemorative book, the first of its kind from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will be a treasured keepsake of our anniversary year, and a unique gift to share with family and friends. You can purchase your copy at our Parish Office. The cost of this commemorative book is $30.00. Top of Page ROOM REQUEST BOOKSchool groups, parish organizations, etc. who wish to use Holy Family Hall, Trainer Hall, the School Library, or the Parish Meeting Room for meetings, practices, etc. please send or fax an updated list of your request for meetings for 2007-2008 to Anne Beebie in the parish office. Top of Page SCRIP SALES OFFICE SCHEDULEThe Scrip Sales Office in the Parish meeting Room now operates on the following schedule:
Top of Page YOU CAN CHANGE THE FUTURE BY BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT! Foster families provide temporary homes to children of all ages, races, and religions whose families are in crisis. The love, service, and example of Catholic Social Services foster parents have a lasting and positive effect on the children whose lives they touch. For more information on how you can become a foster parent call Melissa or Pat at 215-587-3960. Top of Page METROPOLITAN TRIBUNAL Do you or someone you know have a problem with marriage in the Catholic church because of a prior marriage which has ended indivorce? The staff of the Archdiocesan Tribunal Office can possibly be of help. Please call 215-587- 3750. Top of Page HOLY FAMILY HALL KITCHEN GUIDELINES A kitchen committee has been formed for your use and to maintain supplies necessary for all events. A committee person will contact and meet with you to review your needs for that event or social.. ALL reservations (Day, Date and Time) for the use of Holy Family Hall Kitchen must be made thru the Parish Office at 215-673-5177. Please reserve well in advance to avoid any conflicts.
Top of Page NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING NFP is a scientific method of postponing or achieving pregnancy based on the awareness of a couple's fertility. Classes for engaged or married couples are held regularly. For registration information, call the Family Life Office at 610-660-9002.
Top of Page FAMILY LIFE OFFICE PROGRAMS "ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN" a four-session program for parents of homosexual persons is being offered. Call 610-660-9002 for information. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS-- A directory listing parish/cluster bereavement support groups is available by calling 610-660-9002. COURAGEis a spiritual support group for homosexual men and women seeking to live according to the Church's teaching on sexuality. For information call 215- 587-4505. Confidentiality is assured. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES for engaged or married couples are scheduled at St. Charles Seminary. Call 610-660-9002. RETROUVAILLEis a program that helps couples in hurting marriages put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. For information, call 1-800- 470-2230. SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICSsupport programs are held throughout the archdiocese. To receive a listing of locations, call 610-660-9002. Confidentiality is assured in all programs sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Top of Page MOVING? Please call the parish office if you are moving so that we can keep our database current. Also, if you are receiving envelopes for someone in your family who no longer lives with you, please drop the envelopes off (to the parish office) marked "moved." Thank you for your assistance.
Top of Page THE MOVIE REVIEW LINE 1-800-311-4222 helps parents choose morally appropriate movies from a Catholic perspective.
Top of Page TRAVELING CATHOLICS MASS TIMES 1-800-627-7846 helps you find a Mass anywhere.
Top of Page ATTENTION SENIORS Do you need an affordable place to
live? Are you tired of living alone? Call the Northeast Match Program to learn about its Shared Housing Opportunity -- a program of Federation Housing, Inc.with support from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. For information call Michele Naftulin 969-3270. NEED HELP MANAGING FINANCES? Catholic Social Services Northeast Family Service Center offers counseling from The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley. They can provide budget, credit, and housing counseling as well as a debt management program for those who are overextended with credit card debt. Counseling is offered in person, by telephone, and through the Internet. Individuals are asked to call either the toll-free number at 1-800-989-CCCS or 215-563-5665 to schedule an appointment. They should request to be seen at Catholic Social Services Northeast Family Service Center at the time of the call.
Top of Page DRIVING DIRECTIONS (1) Taking I-95 (North or South), exit at Woodhaven
Road; continue until it narrows to one lane (left). There will
be a sign for Evans Street. Turn left and at the traffic light,
turn right onto BYBERRY ROAD. You will pass three traffic lights
and three streets. PROCTOR ROAD is on the right. Turn right
on Proctor Road, and the Church is on the right.
(2) Taking the PA Turnpike, exit at Philadelphia/No.
28. Take Route 1 South (Roosevelt Blvd. in city) staying in
the outer lane. Shortly after entering the city, turn right
onto BYBERRY ROAD (Nabisco on corner). Follow directions above
going through four traffic lights and three streets to PROCTOR
ROAD.
(3) Taking Route 1 (Roosevelt Blvd.) North to
BYBERRY ROAD, turn left onto Byberry and proceed as above going
through four traffic lights to Proctor Road. You will know you
are getting close to Byberry Road when you pass Grant Avenue,
Red Lion Road, and Comly Road (you want to be in the inner lane
of traffic). If traveling South on Route 1, proceed as directed
in item (2).
Top of Page OUR SCHOOL POLICY "Our parish school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, andactivities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. Similar policies apply to the school staff. Our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policies, or in any school-administered program." |
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