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?

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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.

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance:
1.         Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
            To his feet your tribute bring;
            Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
            Evermore his praises sing.
            Alleluia! Alleluia!
            Praise the everlasting King.

2.         Praise him for his grace and favor
            To his people in distress.
            Praise him, still the same as ever,
            Slow to chide and swift to bless.
            Alleluia! Alleluia!
            Glorious in his faithfulness.

Text: Psalm 103; Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847, alt.

Presentation refrain:
Here I am, O God. I come to do your will; I come to do your will.

Communion refrain:
Come, Follow me, all who hunger, for the Shepherd feeds his own.
All who come to drink, I will fill you. You will hunger and thirst no more.

Recessional:
1.         Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation!
            O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
            All you who hear,
            Now to his temple draw near.
            Praise him in glad adoration!

2.         Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things is wondrously reigning
            And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
            Have you not seen 
            All you have needed has been
            Met by his gracious ordaining?

Text: Lobe den Herren, den m�chtigen K�nig; Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; tr. by Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.

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LENTEN FAITH SHARING GROUPS
We would like to offer Faith Sharing Groups for Lent using materials from Renew International. To see free samples, go to store.renewintl.org/collections/lent. Groups will meet for six weeks using zoom. We are lining up some group leaders. You may wish to form your own group. Let us know who is in your group by emailing rectory@stcolumbaonline.org. The donation for materials is $10.00. More information soon.

TIME AWAY
Father Michael will be away from the parish January 24-29.

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

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/

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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.
 
Helpful reminders

• Still no requirement to attend Mass, especially if you feel unsafe. This particularly pertains to those 65 and older and with medical conditions.
• Wear a facemask
• Bring antibacterial
• Do not block traffic – do not park in fire lanes – park only in parking spaces – you can also park in the lot at the side of the church, behind the school and at ACME and walk over

PLEASE BE REMINDED – BEFORE ENTERING OUR CHURCH – THINK – Do you have any cold or flu-like symptoms? – Have you spent time with anyone with a cold or flu-like symptoms? IF ANY APPLY TO YOU – DO NOT ENTER  – Stay home and get better - then come back!  Thank you!

Prayer Requests – The Prayer Intention Books in the narthex have been removed for safety. We still want to pray for your Intentions, especially for those who have the corona virus or have lost their lives because of it. We also want to pray for those on the front lines – doctors, nurses, emergency service workers and the people who care for our every day needs like grocery store workers, and those delivering the mail and our packages. 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.

Anointings of those in danger of death and The Last Rites can possibly be offered, depending on the hospital or nursing home in Dutchess County. They can also be offered at home. Call the Parish Office. When the Office is closed you will be directed to the Emergency Line. 

Care Ministry usually offers rides to doctors and home visits. This is not possible right now. But they are happy to offer telephone calls to anyone who may feel isolated and would like to talk to a fellow parishioner. They are now in contact with over twenty parishioners. Call 227-7430 and leave a message.
 
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry is available. Some of our parishioners may have been laid off or lost their jobs. The food pantry can help you – call 227-7863 and leave a message – they will get back to you. Please consider making a donation toward our Food Pantry. Make your check payable to SVDP Food Pantry. Send it to St. Columba Church, SVDP Food Pantry, PO Box 428. Hopewell Junction NY 12533.
 
Act of Spiritual Communion: It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion - My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you.  Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
 

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