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-- Next Week --
Pantry & Clothing Drive Details

When: Wednesday, March 10th, 2-7PM
Where: St Christopher Church
2278 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA
Front Parking Lot (Corner of Curtner & Booksin)

See Map below for traffic information

If possible, please bring items already separated into bags labeled "Pantry" and "Clothing". This will help our volunteers sort between St Chris Pantry Donations and Clothing more efficiently.

What to Donate

Pantry Needs

(travel/small sizes preferred)

Soap
Toothpaste
1Tooth brushes
Shampoo
Lotions
Hand sanitizer
Deodorant
Feminine products

Clothing

Gently used clothing of all sizes, including children's clothing.
 

Traffic Map

Please line up on Booksin going towards Curtner and turn right into the front parking lot in front of the gym, drop off donations and exit right onto Curtner.

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2278 Booksin Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States
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On February 17, Ash Wednesday, we turn our collective liturgical attention to the season of Lent. In some ways it feels like we have been living in Lent for a year now, ever since the coming of COVID-19. We have given up many habits and behaviors. We have taken on new ones. We have re-examined many of our assumptions about life. We have been awakened to needs for justice, peace, and equality that we managed to overlook in the” Before-Times.” Has any of all this brought us closer to Christ? Perhaps? Once again, in the approaching Lenten season, we have a new opportunity for growth in our walk with the Lord.

The season of Lent invites us to renew our dedication to prayer and reflection on the Word of God. This is a good time to renew the practice of family prayer. Covid-19 has caused many in our world to plead for the bare necessities of life. Maybe we can do something this year, such as supporting our frontline workers or encouraging compliance with public health regulations to protect others. These actions could be undertaken as a form of fasting this year. Whatever you undertake, know that God’s grace and blessing is showered upon you.

This year, amidst all the suffering and anxiety of so many, I invite you, wherever you may be in terms of your own journey, to take up that ever-present invitation; to turn around and walk with Christ. Lent Calls us to Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving

PRAYER-spending more time listing in prayer, not necessarily talking all the time. But quite in waiting for the answer to the question: “What is God trying to tell me?”

FASTING-not just food or drink, but from the routines we all fall into that prevent us from living consciously. Fasting from the things that dull my awareness of God’s presence in my life at every moment, in every relationship, in every human encounter.

ALMSGIVING- more than “Two rolls of pennies in the mite box” but rather spending time looking for, finding, and acting in a concrete way to reach out to the poor and the marginalized.

So, let this lent be not just another lent, but the beginning of a new life, with new good lifelong habits making Jesus as the center of our lives.

Wish you all a blessed and fruitful lent one that will bring you closer to God.

Fr. Chris

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On Ash Wednesday, we begin the Lenten Season. In the latest Spiritual Care Package, Fr. Chris listed the three Lenten callings of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. In the spirit of Almsgiving, St. Christopher’s Ladies Guild and Holy Name Society have two wonderful opportunities for Lenten outreach. Please read about each initiative below and we thank you for your ongoing support of our community.

Clothing and Pantry Donation Drive - Wednesday, March 10th, 2-7PM   On March 10th, in the parking lot in front of the gym, HNS and Ladies Guild will be collecting gently used clothing for donation as well as essential items to refill the St Chris Food Pantry. Donations will be taken from 2PM to 7PM, Wednesday, March 10th. Stay tuned for more details soon, meanwhile start looking through those closets!

Martha’s Kitchen Online Fundraiser   Throughout the year, Martha’s Kitchen has continued to meet the need for more meals, more groceries, and more food to ensure that everyone can find food security. Martha's Kitchen has deep St. Christopher's connections with parishioners, school alumni and school parents represented throughout it's leadership. Martha’s Kitchen has set a goal of $250,000 and with the help of our St Chris community, we know we can help them reach that goal.    Remember, a donation of just $2 can provide a complete meal. To donate now, click the button below and remember to note “St. Chris” in the donation comment line.   Donate Now

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ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP?

Our Outreach pantry is serving many people at this difficult time.   The pantry is in need of canned goods, especially, canned pasta, pasta sauce and chili, but all canned goods are welcome.  If you are in a position to donate, it would be most appreciated, so that we can continue to serve those who are in great need.  Please leave your donations on the porch of the Msgr. Allen Center.

INTENTIONS

Three times each week, your priests will be saying private Masses and remembering the needs of our community.  Please send your prayer intentions to intentions@stchrissj.org

ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH
2278 Booksin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
408-269-2226
FAX 408-269-2784