Saint Columba RC Church

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SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION
This year the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady (August 15) lands on a Monday. Therefore it IS NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass on August 15 will be at 7:00 am. 

SCHOOL WINDOWS - RENEW AND REBUILD PROJECT
The school window project has begun. Phase one is the abatement project – removal of any asbestos or PCB’s in the window areas. This task has been accomplished. Phase two is the replacement of the windows. This work is almost done.  Phase three - the shade company will come and measure and then fabricate the shades. This project is paid for by your donations to the Renew and Rebuild Campaign. Thank you so much for keeping up with your pledges!!!

RENEW AND REBUILD as of July 22, 2022
Pledge Goal - $1,709,000.00
Amount Pledged - $1,766,677.27
Paid - $1,581,052.02
Balance - $185,625.02
Number of Gifts - 530

PARISH PICNIC SEPTEMBER 11 – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Parish Picnic is back and coming to us on September 11 beginning after the 12:00 noon Mass. The big tent is ordered, and Al Ronda from the K of C is our DJ. We need many hands, young and old, to help put this together for our Parish. We will need volunteers for the set-up group, the cooking group, the serving group, the games group (organize games for kids) and the cleanup group. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Rectory @ 845-227-8380, and leave your name and a number where Barbara Falcone can reach you.
If you were previously on the organizing committee and would like to continue, please contact the Rectory as well. As soon as we have a committee of volunteers, we will have a brief meeting to discuss the plans. This is a terrific opportunity for us to come together as family and friends, to share in our faith, enjoy good food and each other as a Parish.
Looking forward to being back with all of you again!
Thank you and God Bless.
Barbara Falcone

FOR ADULTS THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC OR WISH TO COMPLETE THEIR SACRAMENTS
St. Columba’s RCIA Group (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) meets every Sunday at 10:00 am in the Bishop Dom Room.
If you are an adult (18+) who has not yet been baptized, baptized in another Christian Faith or a Catholic who has not received First Communion and/or been Confirmed, this is the place for you!
Please contact Deacon Chris at 845-227-8380 or come to one of our sessions to find our more.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SUMMER CLOSING
Our Religious Education Office will reopen on Tuesday, August 16. Please make sure to register your child for 2022-23!

VACATION TIME
Father Walter is on vacation August 7-13.
Father Michael will be on vacation August 13-20. 

THE CARDINAL'S APPEAL 2022 - YOU DID IT!!!
We are over the top!!! Thank you so much!!!
Closing in on 500 donors - truly a parish effort!!!
On line giving - https://cardinalsappeal.org/    Note - ask credit to your parish!
As of August 5, 2022:
Goal - $124,500.00
Pledged - $129,895.00
Number of Gifts - 460
Average Gift - $281.95
Thank you and God bless you!!!

DUTCHESS CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL DINNER
Thankfully we are able to resume our annual fund-raising dinner for Catholic Charities here in Dutchess County! The Spirit of Service Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 29 at the Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls. Honorees are the Sisters of St. Ursula/Linwood Spiritual Center, the Knights of Columbus St. Martin de Porres Council 7551 and McHoul Funeral Home. Journal advertising is available. Call Kim at 845-451-4299.   Father Michael is putting together at table of ten from St. Columba. IT IS 3/4 FILLED. Tickets are $125.00. Call him if you are interested – 845-227-8380. 

ABOUT LAST RITES AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If possible, please do not wait until the last minute to request these Sacraments. Both Vassar Hospital and Mid-Hudson Regional have Pastoral Care Departments with Catholic priests assigned to them. They can easily and quickly offer the Sacraments.  Please call them first. The Anointing of the Sick is available every day after Mass or by appointment. Speak to a priest before or after any Mass. Your priests also administer Last Rites at home. Again, if possible, do not wait until the last minute especially after hours. Of course, emergencies cannot be planned, and we will do our best to help.

SPONSOR AND GODPARENT CERTIFICATES
These can be obtained by calling the Parish Office and ask for a priest or deacon. They are not done after Mass or in person, only over the phone.

St. Columba LIVESTREAM - Sundays at 10:30 am  here: http://www.facebook.com/stcolumbahj
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VIDEO OF OUR CHURCH - Produced by Baker Liturgical Art - https://youtu.be/pr5Sr0e3nIU

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