Saint Columba

A Great Way to Give to St. Columba – We Share

We estimate that since the pandemic began, our collections are running short about $1,000 per week. Can you help support your parish during this difficult time?

We Share is On Line giving with new options – you can give using a bank account, credit card or debit card. It is easy, safe and secure. It is used by hundreds of parishes. It is under your control! For questions and support go to: https://www.4lpi.com/my-account/donor-support/

This is a great new way to support St. Columba. If you are presently using E-Giving, you can stay or switch, your choice. If you want to switch to We Share, email manager@stcolumbaonline.org.

To get started, just click the image below. Thanks for supporting your parish, especially during these difficult days!

Please click on the icon below to start online giving:

THE CARDINAL’S APPEAL 2021 HAS BEGUN
WATCH THE CARDINAL'S APPEAL VIDEO HERE - https://vimeo.com/509065100/4eb731b736
It is in the spirit of conversion, charity, and love of neighbor, that we appeal to you once again for your generosity in contributing to the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal – 2021. 

Some may have already received a letter from Cardinal Dolan explaining the appeal.  But allow us to briefly explain the goals of the fund. 
 Where will the money go?

1. To support financially stricken parishes, many of which are struggling to service the faithful
2. To support feeding programs and other essential human services
3. To support our Catholic schools and various faith formation activities
4. To contribute to the education of new parish priests
5. To care for our retired priests who continue to pray and make sacrifices for us.
6. And, as we learned from 2020, to set aside funds to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

The total goal of the Archdiocese for this year is $21 million.  Our parish goal is 97,000.   Each family will be given the opportunity to make a one-time gift or commit to a monthly pledge.  You can make your donations online through www.cardinalsappeal.org. Make sure to note Parish #392 – St. Columba HJ.
We understand that your situation may have changed, especially due to COVID and we invite you to prayerfully consider a contribution and participate in this year’s appeal as you are able.   For those of you who will participate for the first time, and for those of you who have been participating in our online Masses, thank you very much for your effort and commitment to remain connected with the parish.  Your participation is vital to the success of the Cardinal’s Appeal.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. We know that with God’s grace, all things are possible and with Him, we can achieve all things.

CARDINAL’S APPEAL 2021 as of February 19, 2021
Parish Goal - $97,000.00
Pledges from Parishioners - $41,262.00
Number of Gifts – 123
Average Gift - $335.46
God bless you and thank you for your generosity!

LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE
During the season of Lent, the Church urges the faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily lives through performing acts of fast and abstinence.
+Lent has begun and ends on Holy Thursday, April 1.
+Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. This is a serious matter within Church law.
+Fasting means only one full meal a day may be taken. Two smaller meals can be eaten to maintain physical strength but together they should not equal another full meal in quantity. Snacking between meals is not permitted. Catholics ages 18-59 are obliged to fast on Good Friday. Those who are not specifically obliged to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able. 2
+Abstinence forbids the eating of meat or poultry. Those who have reached the age of 14 or older are obliged to abstain on all Fridays of Lent. Those who are not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are urged to join in the discipline of abstaining to the extent that they are able.
+All Fridays of the year are designated as days of penance during which we are encouraged to practice self-denial out of gratitude for the suffering and death Jesus accepted for us.
+The time for fulfilling the Easter Duty extends from the First Sunday of Lent (February 21) to Holy Trinity Sunday (May 30).

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday in Lent at 7:00 pm – except March 19 (Confirmation).

OPERATION RICE BOWL
Collecting coins each day and placing them in your Rice Bowl is an excellent way to participate in almsgiving this Lent. Your donations will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. Rice Bowls are now available and they include a Lenten Calendar.
Other News

ADORATION DURING LENT
Our Adoration Chapel continues to be closed, but we have moved Adoration to our Church. Join us Monday to Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm (Fridays 4:00 pm and concluding with Benediction at 6:40 pm) We would like to resume our devotions:
4:00 pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:00 pm – Rosary
7:40 pm – Night Prayer and Benediction
We hope that all who led these devotions will resume. Let Deacon Chris or Deacon Steve know. Please remember that we will not be providing books. You must bring your own.

PEOPLE OF THE PASSION - LENTEN TALKS AND HOLY HOURS BY FATHER MICHAEL AND FATHER CONNOLLY
Mondays 7:00pm – 8:00 pm include Talk, Compline, Benediction – in church and Livestreamed.
Monday February 22 – Mary, The Mother of Jesus – Father Connolly
Monday, March 1 – Peter – Father Michael
Monday, March 8 – Pontius Pilate – Father Michael
Monday, March 15 – The Centurion – Father Connolly

SOLEMN LENTEN VESPERS – SUNDAYS IN LENT AT 6:00 PM – ST. COLUMBA CHURCH
Father Connolly will lead Solemn Vespers, the Evening Prayer of the Church from the Liturgy of the Hours. All are welcome – February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28.

ENROLL NOW ST. DENIS – ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL 2021-2022 – Do not delay as classes are filling fast. Go to www.stcolumba,net.  

STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - Watch this - https://youtu.be/gJzpuQxM4Ew

TRAVELING AND LOOKING FOR A CATHOLIC CHURCH? Churches Open Near Me

PLEASE CONSIDER REMEMBERING St. COLUMBA PARISH IN YOUR WILL - For more information go to - https://plannedgiving.archny.org/

St. Columba LIVESTREAM - Click here: http://www.facebook.com/stcolumbahj
Videos also archived on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/saintcolumbahopewell
 

Collection baskets are placed inside the entrance to the Church. You can drop your donation in the basket before or after Mass. At other times you are welcome to use the SVDP box in church, the box at teh rectory door or mail your gift. We are most grateful to so many who continue to support your parish.
 
Prayer Requests – Send your Intentions to rectory@stcolumbaonline.org 

The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are preferred. Call ahead. You must wear a face mask. 

Church capacity - 50% of pews are open but with social distancing, capacity is at about 33%..

Baptisms on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 & 3:00 pm. Contact Deacon Bill to schedule. Brief ceremonies. Social distancing. Limited attendance.

Sponsor and Godparent certificates can be obtained by calling the Parish Office and ask for a priest or deacon. During the pandemic they will not be done after Mass or in person, only over the phone. Thank you!

Funeral Masses and Memorial Masses can be scheduled at abut 33% capacity of Church, social distance and other precautions. Monday to Friday at 10:00 am or noon. Saturdays 9:30 am or 11:30 am.

Weddings can be scheduled observing all requirements for social distancing at about 33 % capacity of church.

Communion Calls - Some of our EM's have volunteered to bring Communion to the homebound. If you know someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, email rectory@stcolumbaonline.org.

Blog By Father Connolly
https://www.millennialpriestblog.com

Podcast - "Raising Saints" for Catholic Families by Father Connolly & Alexandra Sullivan
https://anchor.fm/raisingsaints

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