Our Lord Jesus Christ, Lord of the Universe
November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ
Lord of the Universe
Let us praise Jesus Christ our king
for the wonderful things he has done.
He sends out his word to heal us.
He satisfies the thirsty with the water of life.
He fills the hungry with the abundance of his kingdom.
Let us praise Jesus, redeemer and renewer of all things.
May we always trust in his goodness and love,
And have faith in his grace and mercy,
May we always believe he cares about
justice and righteousness,
And draw our life from his eternal purposes.
Let us praise Jesus Christ our king and saviour,
May we be filled with the hope and promise of his coming,
And give our lives to follow him.
May we be gripped by his compassionate ways,
And walk with assurance and trust into his grace and peace.
Amen.
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Second
Collection
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development
November 22 & 23
November 2014
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
!
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has
come to the aid of those in need nationwide for over 40 years in an
effort to eradicate poverty. Pope Francis has told us to “Never tire
of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity.”
Firmly guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
CCHD puts these words into action by funding housing,
education, and the development of job opportunities.
!
This Collection is the primary source of funding for CCHS’s antipoverty grants and educational programs. Collection funds offer
new hope each year to those living in poverty throughout the
United States by providing low income families permanent
solutions. Help CCHD defend human dignity and show Christ’s
charity to those in need. Together, we can support families and
communities across the United States.
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The Collection for CCHD will be taken up in all Parishes in the
Diocese of Venice the weekend of November 22 and 23, 2014.
Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support
needed to make lasting changes. Also know that 25 percent of the
Collection’s proceeds remain in our Diocese to fight poverty in
local communities and defend the dignity of our neighbors.
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Thank you, and know that you have the assurance of my continued
consideration and prayers. May God bless you for your generosity.
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Frank J. Dewane
Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida
and Pray for the
Men and Women
serving in the Military
Andrew Richter
Louis Koconis
Kory McManus
Nicholas Dieter
George Dombeck III
Caitlin Shaw
Garrett Ferrara
David Woods
Timothy Westberry
Michael Klem
Joe Harris
Tom Jardas
Blake Griebenow
Joseph Prehm
Todd Sabala
Jeffrey Greenwald
Mark Hernandez
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Parish Office Closed
!!
The Parish Office will be closed
Thursday & Friday, November
27th & 28th for Thanksgiving.
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Fr. Joe and the staff wish everyone a
blessed and happy Thanksgiving!
Please consider remembering
St. Columbkille in your will.
!
Help us to endow our ministry, services
and outreach into the future.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
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Women’s Guild
Christmas
Luncheon
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Be
of good cheer!
!The Women's
Guild
Christmas
Luncheon
will be held on
Thursday, Dec.
11 at noon at
Kelly Green’s
Golf and Country
Club Clubhouse. Tickets are $20.00
Please call Norma at 239-454-5656 to
save a ticket.
!Women of the parish, friends and
neighbors are welcome. Remember to
bring non-perishable food items for the
parish food pantry.
Coffee
&
Donuts
On the Calendar
!Alcoholics Anonymous All 4 meetings are in the Ministry
Center Room C-D. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 6:30pm, (men &
women), Wednesdays at 7:00pm, (women’s meeting), Thursdays at
1:00pm, (men & women) & Thursday at 6:30pm, (discussion men & women). For information and details call Peggy at
481-3956.
!Alanon for families and friends of alcoholics meets in the
Ministry Center Room 6 on Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at
1:00pm. For details call Judy at 489-1654.
!Knights of Columbus Council #11425 meets the second
Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Ministry Center Room
1. For information call Ron at 437-4999.
!Scripture Study Group meets each Friday from 1:00pm to
2:00pm in the Ministry Center Room 6. The readings for the
upcoming weekend are studied in depth. For information please
call Mary at 437-1527.
!Sewing Ministry will meet December 4 & 18 in the Ministry
Center Youth Room. All are welcome. For information call
Lillian at 433-2144.
Taize Prayer, a contemplative candlelit service, meets the third
Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the church. All are
welcome!
Women’s Guild meets the second Monday of each month in the
Ministry Center Room 1 at 10:00am through April 2015. For
information call Lillian at 433-2144.
Wednesday, November 26th
after the 8am Mass.
Join us for for fine coffee, delicious
donuts and fellowship in Iona Hall,
Cafe Kells.
!
!
All are welcome!
Gift Shop News!
!Our Gift Shop, located in the Parish
Library in the church narthex, has a
new shipment of coffees and teas,
and a new and exciting selection of
delicious candy just in time for the
holidays! Stop in soon. We are open
before and after all Masses and
anytime the church is open!
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Anointing Service
Sunday, December 7th
following the 11:00am Mass
St. Columbkille Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick
in a special Anointing Service following the 11am Mass on
Sunday, December 7.
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If you know of someone in need of healing (from serious physical,
emotional or spiritual illness) or a frail elderly person, please
encourage them to attend. Sacraments are community celebrations.
All are welcome!
!
Ages 3-6
Kids Corner
November 23, 2014 • Matthew 25:31-46
Marriage Moment
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“For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a
stranger and you welcomed me, naked
and you clothed me, ill and you cared for
me, in prison and you visited me." (Mt
25:35-36) Which of these works of mercy
do you already do? As a couple?
Parenting Pointer
Thanksgiving is this week. For most
families
Thanksgiving is a
time to
reconnect. It's
also a time when
in-laws often
mix. Your
children benefit
from a healthy
extended family.
Seek to know at least one extended
family member better next Thanksgiving
weekend. Don't fight. Bite your tongue
if you must. Can you find anything
positive to say about a black sheep in
your family? Do it for the sake of your
child.
Waiting
for
God
A Call to Silent Prayer
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Each Tuesday morning during the weeks of Advent we
will offer a time for quiet prayer beginning at 8:45am to
9:30am. The gathering will take place in Iona Hall.
This opportunity is offered as a way to prepare our
spirit for the celebration of Christmas.
If you would like to recline or sit on the floor during
the prayer time, you are welcome to bring a pillow.
All are welcome.
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By Susan Vogt
www.susanvogt.net
Blood Drive
December 13
Every 3 seconds
someone needs blood.
Our next Blood Drive is
Saturday, December
13th from 8:00am to
12:00pm outside Iona Hall.
!Donors wanted!! You must be in good
health, at least 110 pounds and at least 16
years old. Get a goods night’s sleep and
drink 16 oz. of water and fluids before
donation. Wear clothing that can easily be
rolled up above the elbow.
!!
Please call Chris at 489-3973 for more
information.
St Benedict and Buy Nothing Day
St. Benedict was born in the town of Nursia, Italy in 480.
Known for his Rule of Benedict, he is considered the father
of Western monasticism. He, like the desert fathers and
mothers the century before him, “fled” what he considered the
immoral culture of the Roman Empire. Benedictʼs rule of life
is a guide for living a life grounded in God, voluntary
simplicity, hospitality to others, and compassion for the world.
St. Benedict was a very practical leader who developed the
Rule to help monks and nuns to live together faithfully in
community. It remains the basis for the structure of monastic
communities, as well as guide for a multitude of Christians
outside of monastic life.
The Rule of Benedict is relevant today because it describes in a
practical way what living a life grounded in God looks like day
to day. We are often pretty good at seeing the ʻbig picture”
viewpoint about life, spirituality, and ecology; it is translating
the “big picture” view into our day-to-day life that is most challenging. They say that “the devil is in the
details” but St. Benedict helps us see God in the details.
So we come to the issue of Buy Nothing Day an international culture jamming event where people are
asked to buy nothing on the biggest shopping day of the year; the Friday after Thanksgiving. Many
stores will be open on Thanksgiving as well. The act of buying nothing on Thanksgiving Day and
November 28th is an act of resistance against turning Christmas into a festival of materialism. No
giving in to shopping on these two days is a practical act of “fleeing” a culture largely worshipping
excessive spending, and instead being more grounded in God, voluntary simplicity, and compassion for the
world.
Participate by not participating!
Of course, Buy Nothing Day isn't about changing your lifestyle for just one day - make this a lasting
relationship with your consumer conscience - maybe a life changing experience! Make a commitment
to consuming less, recycling more and challenging companies to clean up and be fair. The
supermarket or shopping mall might offer great choices, but this shouldn't be at the cost of the
environment or developing countries.
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Ask yourself these simple questions:
• Do I need it?
• How many do I already have?
• How much will I use it?
• How long will it last?
• Could I borrow it from a friend or family member?
• Am I able to clean and/or maintain it myself ?
• Will I be able to repair it? Am I willing to?
• How will I dispose of it when I’m done using it?
“Joy to the World”
Nativity Sculpture
Just in time for Christmas gift giving, we have
available for purchase the sculpture “Joy to the World”
by Timothy Schmaltz. This beautiful depiction of the
Nativity can be purchased at our Religious Article Store
located in the Church at the back of the Library or at the
Parish Office. The cost is $40 (the retail cost is $59.99).
If you would prefer to have your statue shipped up north,
leave your name and phone number on the sheet in the
narthex or come to the Parish Office to place your order.
There is a $5 charge for shipping.
Deceased Loved Ones
The church prays constantly for the
dead and rejoices in the communion of
saints. This takes place in a special way
during November. During this month,
we may write the name of our deceased
loved one in the book found in the
Narthex. Communally, we pray for all
our departed.
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI reminds us that prayer for the dead is
meant to console the living and heals our relationship to them, if
needed. When someone close to us dies, it is natural to feel a
certain amount of guilt, not because that person died and we go
on living, but because, being human, we have had a less-thanperfect relationship with him or her – some unfinished business. In
prayer, we help wash clean those things that remain painful
between us. And mainly, we pray for the dead because we believe
in the communion of saints, an essential Christian doctrine that
asks us to believe that a vital flow of life continues to exist
between ourselves and our loved ones, even beyond death.
And behold, I Am with you always..... Mt 28:20 Thrift Shop News
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!The shop will be closed on Thursday,
November 27th so that our volunteers
and staff can
celebrate the
holiday with their
families. On
behalf of
everyone who
works at the
shop, we'd like to
wish one
and all a Happy
Thanksgiving.
We hope each of
you has many
blessings and can spend time with
family or friends.
!We will re-open on Friday, November
28th. for a fabulous sale! All items in the
shop will be 25% off! Be sure to stop in.
!We are in the K-Mart Plaza at the Iona McGregor intersection. Please call
489-4001 for more information and for
pick-ups.
Welcome to
St. Columbkille
We offer a warm welcome to the
following new members of our
parish family:
!
Greg & Bonnie Fleming
Elsie MacMillan
Robert & Barbara Raaf
Maureen & William Workman
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Marking the Days
of Ordinary Time
Sunday!
November 23!
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SIMPLE
LIVING
enriches
lives
This week’s reflection: We don’t like being judged, but we tend to be quick
to judge others. How different our judgements would be if we always realize
that we are looking upon the face of Christ in the other!
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Remember when Jesus said, "Behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you." In
other words this moment, this ordinary moment, is sacred. How can we pay better
attention to the sacred in everyday life? One way is to take off your shoes. Go
barefoot sometime this week even if you can only do so inside. Feel the earth or sand
or wood or tile beneath your toes. Consider that you are walking on holy ground and
stop to take notice of heaven.
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One chief idea of my life . . .
is the idea of taking things with gratitude
and not taking things for granted.
!
— G. K. Chesterton !
To Practice This Thought: Be lavish in your gratefulness.!
Wednesday!
November 26!
Tonight
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
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Wednesday, November 26!
7:00pm at Faith United Methodist Church
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday!
November 27
Friday!
November 28!
Saturday!
November 29!
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Today amidst the joy of turkey dinners with friends and
family, be sure to make some time for quiet prayer. Make
time alone with God to offer your deepest prayers of praise
and thanksgiving.
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Today is “Buy Nothing Day”. Learn more about “Buy
Nothing Day” on page 5 of this bulletin. Use the time
you would normally be shopping to do something
special with family and friends.
Advent begins tomorrow. !
How do you plan to “make room” for Jesus this Advent season?
Hope
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Parish Family Christmas Party
Sunday, December 14th, 4:00 pm
Iona Hall
All Parish Families are welcome
No charge to attend
!
Christmas is the time for families, so this is the chance for our parish family to
get together, share good food, have fun with friends, listen to Christmas music by
the Big Arts Band and Lee Van Asten…and there may
even be a visit from Santa!
!
Menu: Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green
beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and Christmas cookies
for dessert.
!
We are asking for volunteers to bring a plate of
Christmas cookies. Just let us know when you make
your reservation.
!
Your reservation is needed as we are limited to 450
people. Please call the event phone line
(239)-634-2929 or email at
[email protected]. Reservations will be
taken from November 24 thru December 8 from 9am
to 4pm.
!
All attendees are asked to bring tuna (canned or
packaged) for the Food Pantry.
!
Volunteers are needed to help with the party: Please call the event phone line
(239)-634-2929, or email at [email protected] if you can help.
!
Please remember there will be no 5:30 pm Mass on Sunday, December 14
!
Any questions, be sure to contact our EVENTS LINE AT (239-634-2929).
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th.
See you there!
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Give the Gift
of Love
this Christmas
!
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2014 Alternative
Gift Giving Project
Celebrate Christmas by making a difference in the world.
Communicate the love of Jesus in your gift giving this year.
You can spread the love and compassion of Christmas through our Parish Alternative
Gift Giving Project. This project connects your Christmas gift giving to those in our
area who are in need of food and assistance for themselves and their families. So
instead of buying that sweater that doesn’t fit or something for someone who has
more than they need, give your friends and loved ones the gift of providing for those
in need.
When you make your donation of $25 you will receive a gift card explaining that you
have made a donation to the St. Columbkille Food Pantry in the gift recipient’s
name. Call the Parish Office 489-3973 to purchase your gift.
We pray:
Jesus, generous font of all blessings, thank you for the virtue of charity. Grant me the strength
to model after You, refraining from any acts of judging others, to generously share with those
in need. Erase any weaknesses of my human nature, allowing my soul to shine as the morning
sun. By Your grace may my charity toward others truly reflect Your eternal example of perfect
love, creating in me that same love for all people.
Blessed be Your glorious name!
Amen
In
In Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Farmworkers
for
the
for the Farmworkers
Join the Fair Food movement by sharing your concern
Join
the
Fair Food
by sharing your
in themovement
field with Publix.
for the
workers
concern for the workers in the field with Publix.
Two weeks ago, people from various faith
The Fair Food Program is a human rights
communities joined with the Coalition of
program that
is designed,
monitored,
and
to ask our
neighborhood
Immokalee
Workers
enforced
by the
very
workers
whose
neighbors
andrights
sign it
grocery
chain
to be
good
is intended
protect. People
various
the
Fair Foodto
Agreement,
which from
will ensure
fair
faith communities
join with
the Coalition
conditions
that areof
wages,
fair & safe working
Immokalee
Workers
to ask and
our slavery,
neighborhood
and a
free
from sexual
harassment
can neighbors
be heard without
grocery
chain
tovoice
be good
and sign
place
where
their
the Fair Food Agreement, which will ensure
fair wages, fair & safe working conditions that
are free from sexual harassment and slavery,
!
fear of reprisal. Our Parish Community
Community can
can
and
a place where their voice can be heard
continue to play a role in efforts for dignity
dignity of
of the
the
without
fear
of
reprisal.
Our
Parish
workers. Send a postcard (available
(available in
in narthex)
narthex)
Community
can
continue
to
play
a
role
and take a letter to the manager of you
you in
efforts
for dignity
of –the
Send
a the
neighborhood
Publix
askworkers.
them to pass
pass on
on
the
postcard
in narthex)
take a letter
message(available
to their superiors!
Forand
more
more
to
the manager
your neighborhood
Publix
information
visit:ofwww.ciw-online.org
and
www.ciw-online.org
and
–www.interfaithact.org
ask them to pass on the message to their
superiors! For more information visit:
www.ciw-online.org and the new website
www.fairfoodprogram.org.
N EW TO THE PARISH? V ISITING SEASONALLY?
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B EEN AROUND FOR A WHILE BUT NEVER REGISTERED?
If you haven’t filled out a Welcome Card in the past, please complete the information on this page and return
it in the collection basket. This will allow us to better communicate with you what’s going on at St.
Columbkille,
collect your contact information in case of an emergency and record your
donations for tax purposes.
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Save the Date !- Senior Prom
“Cinderella’s Ball”
January 30, 2015
Iona Hall
6:30-9:30pm
Tickets are $15
Live Music with Side By Side
Light Refreshments
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Sponsored by the Women’s Guild and Youth Ministry
Tickets go on sale January 12th - January 28th.
See future bulletins for details.
Formal Attire dress is preferred.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday, November 26th at 7pm
Faith United Methodist Church
(Corner of McGregor and Thornton)
!
All are welcome to this beautiful service. Please join us!
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Collection proceeds will be given to the Gladiolus Food Pantry.
Outreach Ministry
Food Pantry
Items Needed
The Food Pantry needs
peanut butter & jelly,
canned corn and green
beans. We appreciate all
your donations, but please
no outdated or opened items as we are
unable to use them. Thank you!
Soldier Ministry
Our parishioners
and the Thrift
Store have been so
generous the last
10 years in
supporting our
troops.
For the month of
November we are collecting white tube
socks. Please place items in the box in
the narthex.
If you have a soldier who would like to
receive prayers and packages, please call
Pat at 481-8333.
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Christmas Break
Day Camp
Would you like
to help a child
spend Christmas
break at Day
Camp rather
than be left
home alone
while the parents
work? $50.00
will give a child
the week at camp. The camp is filled
with programs which are educational as
well as enjoyable.
Donations can be placed in the
collection basket and should be made
out to St. Vincent de Paul with
“Christmas Day Camp” in the memo
line. Thank you.
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Thanksgiving
Dinners & Baskets
!
On Thanksgiving Day last year, we
delivered dinner to 440 people who
had no one with whom to share this
wonderful family holiday. In
partnership with Gladiolus Food
Pantry we also gave 586 baskets with
turkey and all the trimmings to people
in need in our community, We are
doing the same projects this year. We can use gift cards from
grocery stores and food that is shown below.
Food Needed - please give according to your last name
A - G = canned green beans and corn
H - R =monetary or grocery store gift card for the purchase of
fresh fruit, vegetables and turkeys.
S - Z = Mashed potatoes and stuffing.
Please place food or other donations in the Thanksgiving box in
the narthex. Donations are needed by Sunday, November 23rd.
Thanksgiving Week Volunteers Needed
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, our Outreach Ministry team
is carefully planning for the meals we will be preparing and
delivering on Thanksgiving Day. This is a complex project that
requires careful planning. We cannot accommodate walk in
volunteers. If you are interested in participating in this year’s
project, we ask that you register by calling the Parish Office
489-3973 as soon as possible.
Jesse
! Tree
!The Jesse Tree is a leafless tree decorated
with symbols portraying Jesus’ spiritual
heritage. It is named from Isaiah 11:1: “A
shoot will spring forth from the stump of
Jesse, and a branch out of his roots.” The
Jesse Tree was a vehicle to tell the story of
God in the Old Testament, and the branch
was a sign of newness – a way to talk about
the expected Messiah. This Advent, we can be branches of
generosity for people in need.
Beginning the First Sunday of Advent, (the weekend of
November 29 - 30) look for the Jesse Tree in the narthex and join
the parish in a giving project to help our neighbors.
It’s easy to participate: take an ornament and ID tag from the Jesse
Tree and purchase the item written on the ornament. Then gift
wrap your item, attach the ID tag and bring your package to
church by December 14th. The ornament is for your tree, but
please be sure to return the gift with the ID tag attached. All gifts
must be identifiable in order to get them to the right person.
Thank you!
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Mass Intentions
Saturday
8:00AM
3:00PM
5:00pm
Sunday,
7:00AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
5:30PM
Monday,
8:00AM
November 22
†Norm Kozy, by Joyce
†Kathleen Spellane, by her husband Brad
†Michael Giunta, by the German family
November23
†Phyllis Petritus, by Dorothy Klafehn
†B. D. Jors, by the Arens family
†Carmel Guido, by Patty Michaels
†Frances Maue, by Ben & Mary Homola
November 24
†Robert E. Vogelbacker, by the Hill at Whitemarsh
Staff
Tuesday,
November 25
8:00AM
†Edith Ferenchak, by Gianni Belmonte
Wednesday, November 26
8:00AM
†Rudy Horvath, by Pauline & Dave Dalrymple
Thursday, November 27
8:00AM
Communion Service
Friday,
November 28
8:00AM
†Mary Auffinger, by her husband Bill
Saturday
November 29
8:00AM
†Rudy Horvath, by Don & Pat Parsons
3:00PM
†Thanksgiving, by Jaqueline Kelly
5:00pm
†Sue Doherty, by the St. Columbkille staff
Sunday,
November 30
7:00AM
†Stephen Klafehn, by his family
9:00AM
†Phyllis Petritus,by Kevin & Patty Smith
11:00AM
†Margaret Mielnicki, by her husband
5:30PM
†Matthew Pulizzotto, by his mom
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 8am, 3pm & 5pm
Sunday: 7am, 9am, 11am & 5:30pm
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday & Friday: 8:00am
Communion Service: Thursday 8:00am
Reconciliation: Saturday 9:00am
Rosary: Monday - Saturday 7:15am
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Sanctuary Candle in loving Memory of deceased members of Kelly/Hughes families
Prayer! List
The Sick: Diane Accongio, Sherry Anderson, Riley Atkinson,
Mary Behn, Ronald Benjamin, Laurie Bernardi, William
Bertuch, Helen Bullyan, Yolanda Butler, Kathy Ciell-Hays,
Bob Cline, Marion Colameco, Shirlee Davis, Mary Jane
DiGiacomo, Helgi Downes, Violeta Espinoza, JoAnn
Fabiszak, Pat Frye, Scott Germann, Ron Getz, Leona
Haggerty, Sue Hunter, Philip Hurlahe, Linda Isenberg,
Richard Kolb, John Krieger, Raymond Lantz, Gisela Lock,
Norma Marceau, Simone McCandless, Darwin McVay, Dori
Melfi, Teri McClure, Greg Mondello, Susan Moore, Kate
O’Connor, Sara Olsson, Pat O’Neill, Cheryl Porter, John
Putnam, Eric Ritter, Mary Ryder, Fr. Vincent Salamoni,
Nancy Slivka, Dave Smedile, Vince Spano, William Steed,
Kevin Strnad, Keith Van Asten, Paul Wack, Sandy Walker,
Maria Walter, Nicole Ward, Carolyn Wicker, Robert Wonski
The Recently Deceased:
Jean Midgley & Giovanni Pappagallo, and Geraldine Tino
Names cycle off the prayer list monthly. Please call if a
continuation is needed. Do not ask to have people
placed on the list without getting their permission first.
Administration
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Clifford
Assisting Priest: Rev. Pat Boyhan
Receptionists
Peggy O’Rourke
JoAnne Bertuch
[email protected]
!
Business Manager
Sergio Figueroa
[email protected]
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Director of Health Care Ministry
Chris McBride
[email protected]
!
Coordinator of Outreach Ministry
Miriam Ortiz
[email protected]
!
Maintenance Coordinator
Javier Ortiz
Director of Music
Lee Van Asten
[email protected]
Coordinator of Family Faith
Anita Parmer
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Mary Homola
[email protected]
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Development, Communications
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
& Capital Campaign
Manya Vartdal
Curtis Neuschaefer
[email protected]
[email protected]
For emergencies or more immediate contact with a staff member, please
call the office directly. We welcome all new parishioners and are thankful
God has sent you to us. Please fill out a registration card in the narthex
and return to the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket.
Sacramental Ministries
Infant Baptism: It is recommended that parents contact the
Parish about requirements for baptism before the birth of a
child. Infant baptism will be scheduled only after
consultation with a member of the Pastoral Staff.
Marriage: Couples should contact the Parish Office.
Sacrament of the Sick: If you are not well, or when you
know that you will be in the hospital, please ask the priest to
confer the Sacrament of the Sick after the weekday Masses
or Sunday Masses, or call the Parish Office 489-3973 to
make an appointment.
Homebound Parishioners: If you are confined to home,
either temporarily or permanently, a member of the Ministry
to the Sick will be happy to bring Holy Eucharist to your
home weekly. Please contact the Parish Office.
R.C.I.A.: If you are interested in the process of becoming a
Catholic, please call the Parish Office.
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Thrift Store
Our Thrift Store is located in the K-Mart Plaza at the Iona/
McGregor intersection. Open 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday
through Saturday. For information call 489-4001.