All those dealing with children are required to attend a meeting explaining the Archdiocesan Decree on Child Protection. You will be asked to sign an attendance sheet for diocesan records. You are reminded that everyone dealing with children in the parish are required to attend.  For more information on this decree, check out the Archdiocesan Web site.
For Fingerprinting sites check out this site:

http://catholiccincinnati.org/admin/fingerprint_sites.htm

RETREATS

Attention men of St. Columban

Start your new year off right by focusing on what is really important. You are invited to join other men in the parish who are making a Christ Renews His Parish weekend retreat March 5th and 6th, 2005. Most men who have been a part of this experience profess the positive impact it has had on their life. This is a great opportunity to get to learn a little more about God, and how He can help bring peace and balance in your life, as well as strengthen your relationships. Mark your calendars for March 5th and 6th. The cost is fully covered by St. Columban parish. For more information contact the Parish Office at 683-0105.

Attention all women !

Need a winter break to renew and focus on what’s truly important? Join us for the Christ’s Renews His Parish weekend retreat scheduled for Saturday, February 19th  20th, 2005. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other women in the parish and have time for reflection and prayer. It’s a fun, relaxing weekend that will benefit both you and your loved ones! For more information please call the Parish Office at 683-0105.

St. Columban Annual Retreats

Join your fellow parishioners for an annual conference retreat at the Milford Spiritual Center. The retreat consists of a series of talks given by a retreat master along with opportunities for celebrating Eucharist and Reconciliation, praying the Stations and the rosary, all in the midst of a general atmosphere of silence. The retreat begins with dinner on Friday evening and concludes with lunch on Sunday. The 2005 men’s weekend is March 11 through the 13th. The women’s weekend is April 15th through the 17th. Call Kent and Mary Beth Heiden (583-1431) or the parish office (683-0105) for further details.