A Worshipping Community Since 1859
St. Columban Parish is a Catholic community that follows the Word and Work of Jesus Christ through discipleship, stewardship, and fellowship. It is an understatement to say that our parish has grown significantly since the 1850s, when we were a mission church of St. Andrew in Milford. We have changed, as has the Church universal. Many though we are, we are one body in Christ. We reflect the plurality of our larger church community. Some of us have been here a long time; others have been here a short time. Like the Church throughout the world, we are many but one; like the image of St. Columban in our worship space, we are unfinished. “There is always more to be done – by a prophet, or a painter, or by a parish.”
This Week’s Bulletin »
January 4, 2009 Bulletin and Week in Review
Get the details on the upcoming 150th kick-off! New student registration now available. Check out The Little Book Time Continues On -- and more in this week's bulletin. 1-4-09.pdf...
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Ministries » Councils and Commissions » Finance » Our Sunday OfferingOur Sunday Offering
Many blessings and thanks to each of you for your support and generousity. 12-21, Christmas and 12-28 Offerings.pdf ...
Church » Publications » Weekly Bulletin » Weekly HappeningsJanuary 4 through January 11, 2009 Weekly Calendar
Get this week’s St. Columban Parish HAPPENINGS NOW from the calendar in this week’s bulletin. The new 8-page bulletin you receive in church now has a perforated calendar that you can tear out! 1-4-09 calendar.pdf...
Church » Events » ANNOUNCEMENTSt. Columban School Registration
Registration for incoming new students for kindergarten through 8th grade, enrolling for the 2009-2010 school year, will be held in the School Office;
Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd
From
Thursday, January 22nd from
Please bring the following information with you:
* The child’s original birth certificate
* The child’s original baptismal certificate. When applicable, dates and places of other sacraments
* A non-refundable testing/screening fee of $30
* Name, address, and phone number of child’s current school.
* Name of the current teacher and principal; copy of the child’s latest report card/progress report
To enter the 1st grade the child must be 6 on or before September 30th. To enter kindergarten, the child must be 5 on or before September 30th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Pat Martin in the School Office, 683-7903.
Church » About UsTODAY - Let's Welcome Parishioners from the 20s and 30s!
Parishioners that have been registered with St. Columban from the 1920s and 30s will be honored this Sunday after the 11:30 Mass. Please join us in welcoming them this Donut Sunday.
Church » Publications » Weekly BulletinDecember 28, 2008 Bulletin and Week in Review
Get the latest on our 150th Anniversary Celebration Kick-off and more in this week’s bulletin. 12-28-08.pdf...
Ministries » Councils and Commissions » Finance » Capital CampaignLISTEN to "What is the Capital Campaign?"
What is the Capital Campaign? Hear past Finance Council Chair, David Mattei list the details and priorities. capitalcampaign_segment1.mov
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…your parish blog for January 4, 2009
TODAY
DONUT SUNDAY- January 4th
Welcome Parishioners from the 20s and 30s!
Next year, each Donut Sunday will honor those parishioners who registered in each of the different decades. On January 4th, we will honor those who registered as parishioners in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Invitations have been mailed to these special guests. If you do not receive an invitation and you have been a registered parishioner for over 80 years, please call the Parish Office so we can update our records and send you an invitation!
Pope Pius XII Religious Emblem
There will be an organizational meeting held in Scout Hall at 6:45 p.m. on January 6th for anyone who is interested in working on the Pope Pius XII religious emblem. This emblem program is designed for Catholic Boy Scouts or Venturers, male or female, who are in high school or college. For more information, please contact Maria Meyer at 683-90105.
Bible Study for Women:
Living as a Beloved Daughter of God: A Faith Sharing-
Experience for Catholic Women
Friday, January 9 - for 16 weeks
Did you know that each Friday morning a group of women from our parish gathers to study the Bible? If you are hearing God’s invitation at this time in your life, and would like to know more about what promises the Bible holds for you, please join us! Please contact Scott Mussari at 683-0105 or Rebecca von Gillern for more information.
150th ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF
BEGINS WITH A
January 10th after
Help us kick-off our 150th with an old fashioned Pot Luck supper! Bring a covered dish or dessert and join us for lots of food, fun and fellowship! The whole family is invited to celebrate at our big anniversary party!
Youth Renew -
All High School students are invited to participate in this three day retreat which focuses on teens’ relationship with God, self , and others. Please contact Maria Meyer at 683-0105, for more information.
Care for God’s Creation…
It is our calling as Catholics to show respect and love for God’s creation. Complete the cycle and Recycle! St. Columban now has three recycle bins: paper, aluminum cans and commingle (glass, metal, plastic). More details are in the November newsletter or call the Parish Office at 683-0105.
Start a New Year’s Resolution
Reading God’s Word is now available in the Parish Office for only $13.00. What a great way to strengthen your spiritual life by having complete and convenient access to the Scripture Readings of Mass for each day of the entire year. Stop in today and get your copy!
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Ministry to the Sick and Homebound - Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will bring the word of scripture and the Body of Christ to those unable to attend Sunday mass. Please call the Parish Office to request this ministry either for a short term or an extended term.
Someone in the hospital? - Hospitals are not allowed to notify the parish of your admittance due to the HIPPA law. Please call the Parish Office when you or a loved one are admitted so members of the pastoral staff can visit.
WANTED
St. Columban Stories! If you have stories to share we’d like to hear them. Photographs with or without stories are also welcome! Please e-mail your stories, and/or photos along with your name and day time phone or drop them off at the Parish Office. All photographs will be returned. St. Columban Stories from years gone by. We are in the process of collecting our Parish history. If you have a story to tell, photos to share, memorabilia to be photographed, etc., please contact Ruthy Trusler. All material(s) will be returned. Release forms will be available for those who will give permission to use any of their stories and photographs in an upcoming anniversary book.
Communication is the Key
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News for the website: webmaster@stcolumban.org
News for the newsletter: newsletter@stcolumban.org
News for the February 2009 Newsletter due: Friday, January 9, 5 PM.
Daily Readings
Daily Mass readings from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible, provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. These recordings are in MP3 format.
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