St. Christopher Catholic Church and Missions

06/14/2026

Today, we celebrate a beautiful milestone in the faith journey of our Confirmation students at Saint Christopher Catholic Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

As you received the gifts of the Holy Spirit and were sealed with the Sacrament of Confirmation, we witnessed not only a ceremony but a powerful step forward in your relationship with Christ. We are incredibly proud of each of you for your commitment, preparation, and willingness to say “yes” to God’s call in your lives.

May the Holy Spirit guide your decisions, strengthen your faith, deepen your compassion, and give you the courage to be a light in the world. Remember that Confirmation is not the end of your faith journey—it is the beginning of a new chapter filled with purpose, service, and grace.

Thank you to our parents, sponsors, catechists, clergy, and parish family who have supported and encouraged these young people every step of the way.

Congratulations, Confirmation Class! May God’s blessings be with you today and always. We are so proud of you and excited to see how God will continue to work through your lives.

Come, Holy Spirit!
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Hoy celebramos un hermoso momento en el camino de fe de nuestros estudiantes de Confirmación en la Iglesia Católica de San Cristóbal

Al recibir los dones del Espíritu Santo y ser sellados con el Sacramento de la Confirmación, fuimos testigos no solo de una ceremonia, sino de un paso importante en su relación con Cristo. Estamos inmensamente orgullosos de cada uno de ustedes por su compromiso, preparación y disposición para decir “sí” al llamado de Dios en sus vidas.

Que el Espíritu Santo guíe sus decisiones, fortalezca su fe, profundice su compasión y les dé el valor para ser una luz en el mundo. Recuerden que la Confirmación no es el final de su camino de fe, sino el comienzo de una nueva etapa llena de propósito, servicio y gracia.

Agradecemos a los padres, padrinos, catequistas, miembros del clero y a toda nuestra familia parroquial que han apoyado y acompañado a estos jóvenes en cada paso de su preparación.

¡Felicitaciones a nuestra Clase de Confirmación! Que las bendiciones de Dios los acompañen hoy y siempre. Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes y emocionados de ver cómo Dios continuará obrando en sus vidas.

¡Ven, Espíritu Santo!
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04/28/2026

Thank you to the Catholic Extension!

Our Lady of Guadalupe Gets a Helping Hand from Catholic Extension Society

04/12/2026

Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, signifies the pinnacle of God's forgiveness, offering a plenary indulgence (complete remission of sins and punishment) to those who receive Communion, go to confession, and trust in His mercy. Established in 2000, it marks the end of the Easter Octave, focusing on Jesus' promise of total renewal, akin to a second baptism.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter He is Risen !! Holy Cross Easter Mass

04/03/2026

Good Friday Services at Holy Cross Catholic Church Deacon Jim Spacher presided.

03/19/2026

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Holy Week is almost here! The schedule is available below in English, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Korean.

• Palm Sunday: March 29
• Chrism Mass: March 31, 11 am, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Savannah (At the Chrism Mass, Bishop Parkes will bless the Holy Oils used throughout our diocese, and all of our priests will renew their commitment to priestly service.)
• Tenebrae: April 1, 8 pm, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Savannah (Tenebrae is a centuries-old liturgical service, with sung psalms and readings from the Liturgy of the Hours, commemorating Christ's passion and death.)
• Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord's Supper): April 2
• Good Friday (Liturgy of the Passion): April 3
• Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil Mass): April 4

03/09/2026

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What is the difference between the Annual Catholic Appeal and the Harvest of Hope campaign?

Last year, the Annual Catholic Appeal was included in Harvest of Hope. This year, the Annual Catholic Appeal is once again occurring on its own.

While the Annual Catholic Appeal funds diocesan ministries and day-to-day operations – including vocations support, evangelization and education, rural missions and parishes, social services outreach, and stewardship – Harvest of Hope is funding long-term needs. See the graphic below, from the Harvest of Hope Campaign, for an overview.

Learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal and give at diosav.org/aca

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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la Campaña Católica Anual y la Campaña Cosecha de Esperanza?

El año pasado, la Campaña Católica Anual fue incluido en Cosecha de Esperanza. Este año, la Campaña Católica Anual está ocurriendo una vez más por separado.

Mientras la Campaña Católica Anual financia ministerios diocesanos y operaciones diarias – incluyendo apoyo vocacional, evangelización y educación, misiones y parroquias rurales, divulgación de los servicios sociales, y administración – Cosecha de Esperanza está financiando necesidades a largo plazo. Vea el gráfico en inglés más abajo, de la Campaña Cosecha de Esperanza, para una visión general.

Aprenda más sobre la Campaña Católica Anual y dé en diosav.org/aca

02/25/2026

Harold and Arlette were members of SC but Harold had been homebound for several years.

CLAXTON: William “Harold” Kicklighter, 94, passed away February 23, 2026.
He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, and worked at Gram Factory and also owned several vending machines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Miller and Sallye Hendley Kicklighter; and wife, Arlette Pearce Kicklighter.

SURVIVORS: sister, Judy Ann Kicklighter Croft of Claxton, Ga; stepson, Jerome Van Epps of Madison, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, form 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home chapel.

BURIAL: Georgia Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Glennville, Ga.

REMEMBRANCES: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 400 S. River Street, Claxton, Ga. 30417



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01/10/2026

All things possible through prayer!

01/01/2026

The “Prayer for the New Year” is a prayer that invites the faithful to pause and lift their hearts to God – thanking Him for the blessings of the past and placing the unknown future in His providential hands. It asks the Lord to bless families, strengthen His Church, draw back those who have strayed, grant wisdom to world leaders, comfort the suffering, and receive into eternal rest all who have died.

Heavenly Father, Author of all time and eternity, we come before You at the threshold of this new year with grateful and hopeful hearts. We thank You for the blessings of the year now passing and place ourselves entirely in Your providential care.

Pour out Your abundant blessings upon our families and friends. May our homes be sanctuaries of Your peace, where love grows deeper and wounds are healed through the grace of forgiveness.

We pray for Your Holy Church – for our Holy Father, Pope Leo, for our bishops and priests, and for all the faithful throughout the world. Strengthen those who proclaim Your Gospel, and renew the hearts of all who serve You.

Grant wisdom to the leaders of nations, that justice may flourish and true peace take root in every land. Extend Your merciful hand to those burdened by poverty or suffering, that they may find relief and know they are not forgotten.

And Father, welcome into Your eternal rest all who have died this past year, and prepare the souls of those whom You will call home in this new year.

As we step forward into the unknown days before us, be our constant guide – and may this be a year in which we grow ever closer to You and to one another.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May this year unfold with limitless opportunity and profound promise

La "Oración por el Año Nuevo" es una oración que invita a los fieles a hacer una pausa y elevar sus corazones a Dios, agradeciéndole las bendiciones del pasado y colocando el futuro desconocido en Sus manos providenciales. Le pide al Señor que bendiga a las familias, fortalezca Su Iglesia, atraiga a aquellos que se han extraviado, otorgue sabiduría a los líderes mundiales, consuele el sufrimiento y reciba en reposo eterno a todos los que han mu**to.

Padre Celestial, Autor de todo el tiempo y la eternidad, venimos ante Ti en el umbral de este nuevo año con corazones agradecidos y esperanzados. Le agradecemos por las bendiciones del año que ahora pasa y nos colocamos completamente en su cuidado providencial.

Derrama tus abundantes bendiciones sobre nuestras familias y amigos. Que nuestros hogares sean santuarios de Tu paz, donde el amor crece más profundo y las heridas se curan a través de la gracia del perdón.

Oramos por Su Santa Iglesia, por nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Leo, por nuestros obispos y sacerdotes, y por todos los fieles de todo el mundo. Fortalece a aquellos que proclaman Tu Evangelio y renueva los corazones de todos los que te sirven.

Concede sabiduría a los líderes de las naciones, para que la justicia florezca y la verdadera paz eche raíces en cada tierra. Extiende tu mano misericordiosa a aquellos agobiados por la pobreza o el sufrimiento, para que puedan encontrar alivio y saber que no son olvidados.

Y Padre, bienvenido a tu descanso eterno a todos los que han mu**to el año pasado, y prepara las almas de aquellos a quienes llamarás hogar en este nuevo año.

A medida que avanzamos hacia los días desconocidos que tenemos por delante, sé nuestro guía constante, y que este sea un año en el que nos acerquemos cada vez más a ti y a los demás.

Preguntamos esto a través de Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

Que este año se desarrolle con oportunidades ilimitadas y una promesa profunda