Villa Maria Del Mar Thursday, October 13th Retreat: “The Kiss of God.” With Sister Rosheen Glennon CSJ Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Donation $35 with lunch At 21918 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Phone (831) 475-1236
13th Annual Giving at Greenfield It is a holiday tradition for the Christ Child parish to adopt 50 families from Greenfield community. We will have the family information available after Mass on Nov. 5 & 6 and next two Sundays. Contact Karen if you have question 353-2020 or 375-0984 Christ Child Coat Drive Has Begun!!! ASK friends and neighbors if they have gently used coats, jackets, and parkas (all sizes) for donation. The donation box will be in the church foyer starting Oct 15th. Thank you. Questions? Contact Joe or Andrea Bruna 353-3101
6th ANNUAL PARISH HARVEST PARTY & DANCE September 10, 2016 was the sixth time Christ Child Parish sponsored this event open to the public. I want to thank Don & Gina Boisvert and many volunteers. The young people of our community!!! We were able to work together as a community of believers to clean the church/rectory/community center grounds, to publicize this event (and the Parish) in many different places, and to demonstrate we believe in God’s blessing for all people and things. I also want to thank all those members of the Parish who contributed their time. Income $ 7,513.00 Expenses $ 1,200.00 Profit $6,313.00 I am very proud of you, all and the Parish blesses you. With love and prayers, Fr. Eugenio Let’s never forget the magical area we live in. See you next year…! The Harvest Party & Dance Committee
CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) CCD Registration will begin on Sunday, September 18, 2016. You may register your child and/or children for CCD classes after Sunday Mass. CCD classes are conducted on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am.. CCD grades K-1, 2nd, 3-5, 6-8 will begin on Sunday October 1, 2016 @ 9:00. Preschool CCD classes are scheduled for the first Sunday of every month and will begin Sunday October 1, 2016 during Mass with a Family Social following Mass. **We are in need of 3-4 gr./6-8 gr. CCD Teachers. Please consider volunteering to be a teacher. It is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen and share your faith with others. Please contact Nanette Thomas or Herb Curran after Mass for more information. Nanette Thomas (408) 353-5479
Join us for the yearly visit to Greenfield to give to our "adopted families" donated warm coats for the winter. We will have a lunch with the parishioners. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays.
We are scheduled to have the parking lot resurfaced Sept 14 thru Sept 15. You will NOT be able to park, drive, or walk on the surface at that time. Be careful coming into Christ Child then.....