HIgh School Outing to LaserQuest

Our high schoolers recently enjoyed a trip to Laser Quest.  Look for more outings coming soon!
First Quarter Altar Server Award


Joey Summer is the fist quarter's recipient of the "Risen Christ Quarterly Altar Server Award". Congratulations, Joey! This award is for the Server who is faithful to his/her commitment to serve and goes beyond the call of duty in helping make our liturgies orderly and dignified. The award is made possible through the generosity of our Knights of Columbus to whom we are grateful.
Interactive Stations of the Cross for RE students and their families



"Ow, it hurts!"

On Wed. March 7, our middle school RE students helped to lead other RE students and their families through an interactive Stations of the Cross.
Students could wear a Crown of Thorns, and carry a Cross.  Also, students could stumble and fall into beds of rock.  Students were also given a nail representing those used when Jesus was Nailed to the Cross.
The middle school hosts were all well prepared to help families have a meaningful experience recreating Jesus's Way of the Cross.
Volunteer Mass and Luncheon
Volunteers from Risen Christ parish were invited to a special Mass and luncheon on Sat. Feb. 10.  Msgr. J. Anthony McDaid celebrated the Mass, which was followed by a lasagna lunch in the parish hall.  Even though it was snowing, we had over a hundred guests!
Fourth Quarter Altar Server Award

Fourth Quarter Altar Server Award


Bernie Diaz is the fourth quarter's recipient of the "Risen Christ Quarterly Altar Server Award". Congratulations, Bernie! This award is for the Server who is faithful to his/her commitment to serve and goes beyond the call of duty in helping make our liturgies orderly and dignified. The award is made possible through the generosity of our Knights of Columbus to whom we are grateful.
December Christmas Carol Sing Along



Our Christmas Carol Sing Along started with a piano duet.  Then, members of our Children's Choir performed several songs,  before leading the audience in a sing along.  
Family Fun NIght - Mini Fall Festival






We had a very successful Family Fun night in October, which included a mini Fall Festival in the parish hall, and Trunk or Treating in the parking lot.  We had 36 children participate. They enjoyed all of the games and crafts.  We especially want to thank the ten families who hosted a trunk for the trick-or-treating part of the evening.
Third Quarter Altar Server Award




Third Quarter Altar Server Award


Bernie Diaz is the third quarter's recipient of the "Risen Christ Quarterly Altar Server Award". Congratulations, Bernie! This award is for the Server who is faithful to his/her commitment to serve and goes beyond the call of duty in helping make our liturgies orderly and dignified. The award is made possible through the generosity of our Knights of Columbus to whom we are grateful.
Risen Christ 50th Anniversary Celebration
Holy Family Chapel Artwork
  On Aug. 20, 2017, we celebrated our parish’s 50th anniversary.   In honor of the event, we have made a few changes to our look.  We commissioned new artwork for the Holy Family Chapel, which was blessed by Archbishop Aquila after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday.   The Holy Family sculpture has been relocated to the rotunda in the parish center. 
Click here for a link to an explanation of the new artwork. 
Anniversary Mass


 The 50th anniversary of Risen Christ Catholic Parish was celebrated at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Aug. 20, 2017.  Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Samuel Aquila, and concelebrated by our pastor, Rev. Msgr. J. Anthony McDaid.  Additionally, we had several priests who had previously been assigned to our parish, come to concelebrate.  We were honored to have with us Rev. Msgr. Kenneth Leone, Rev. Felix Medina, Rev.. John Krenzke, Rev. James Kleiner, and Rev. J. Daniel Schaffer. Assisting at the Mass were our deacons, Tim Unger and Mark Salvato.  The Knights of Columbus provided an Honor Guard. 
At the end of Mass, original parishioners from 1967 were asked to stand, and were thanked for their contributions to the establishment of the parish.
Following the Mass, Archbishop Aquila blessed the new artwork in our Holy Family Chapel.















Following Mass, parishioners were invited to the gym for a light rececption.  Display walls presented a look at the parish throughout the decades, as well as drawings depicting architectural possibilities for the future of the sanctuary.   These displays will be left up in the parish hall until August 28 for all parishioners to have the opportunity to view them.

The Holy Family Chapel artwork was painted by parishioner Gerry Mulowayi, who was available to talk about his art.  Additional pieces of his art, which usually hang in the Youth Room, were brought down for display.
Parish BBQ
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Our parishioners enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at our parish BBQ, which was sponsored by our RE staff.  Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their providing their grilling exertise, and for the Ladies Auxliary members who helped to serve the food in the kitchen.
Vacation Bible School,  July 2017








Vacation Bible School was a great week for children and volunteers. Thanks, everyone!
Second Quarter Altar Server Award


Matt Bulger is the second quarter's recipient of the "Risen Christ Quarterly Altar Server Award". Congratulations, Matt! This award is for the Server who is faithful to his/her commitment to serve and goes beyond the call of duty in helping make our liturgies orderly and dignified. The award is made possible through the generosity of our Knights of Columbus to whom we are grateful.





First Communion
June 18, 2017


Volunteers help to plant annuals on the parish grounds, sprucing up the church in anticipation of our 50th anniversary celebration in August.
Confirmation, May 24, 2017




Very Rev. Giovanni Capucci, J.C.D.  conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation to 59 Confirmandi at a Mass on Wed., May 24.  A reception followed.

 
First Quarter 2017 Altar Server Award



Altar Server Award


Tim Bulger is the first recipient of the "Risen Christ Quarterly Altar Server Award". Congratulations, Tim! This award is for the Server who is faithful to his/her commitment to serve and goes beyond the call of duty in helping make our liturgies orderly and dignified. The award is made possible through the generosity of our Knights of Columbus to whom we are grateful.
Msgr. J. Anthony McDaid, pastor; Tim Bulger, Altar Server Award recipient; and Steve Regnier, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus
February Parish Fun Night - Bingo!





Our February Parish Fun Night had pizza and free Bingo.  We had 50 people come together for a fun evening!  Join us for our next Parish Fun Night in April.
Children's Choir Concert and Christmas Carol Sing Along
Our December parish fun night included a performance by our Children's Choir, and a Christmas carol sing along.  We had 80 people come together for a fun evening!
Our November Family Fun Night featured Outdoor Games Inside.  Parishioners enjoyed corn hole and Frisbee golf, and several other games.  Our youngest participant was 19 months old! A special thanks to the teens who taught our seniors how to toss a Frisbee! 
FALL FESTIVAL
Parishioners enjoyed our annual Fall Festival on October 16th.  We appreciate all of our volunteers for making this a success.
SEPTEMBER PARISH FUN NIGHT




Our September Parish Fun Night was Game Night!  Parishioners of all ages enjoyed spirited competition in all types of  board games.

parish fun night,  august



Our August Parish Fun Night included a Irish Dancing demo, followed by a couple of audience participation reels. We had a lot of fun, and thank the Bennett School of Irish Dancing for the wonderful demonstrations!
WORLD YOUTH DAY PHOTOS, KRAKOW, POLAND AUGUST 2016