Saint Columba RC Church

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NATIONAL SYNTHESIS - SYNOD 2021-2023 - vhttps://archny.org/wp-content/uploads/US-National-Synthesis-2021-2023-Synod-October-2022.pdf

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Please try to return your bottle by THIS weekend. Thank you for your Respect Life donations!

CHURCH CALENDARS 2023
New Church Calendars for 2023 are available at the doors of the church. We thank our friends at McHoul Funeral Home for sponsoring them.

ADVENT GIVING TREE – THIS WEEKEND
The Giving Tree will be available THIS WEEKEND. Choose a tag and purchase gifts. Please note that all gifts must be returned THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND December 11.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY – THIS WEEKEND
Hospitality Sunday is the first Sunday of each month after the 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses. Join us for brunch and conversation.

MARCH FOR LIFE – BUS SIGN UP NOW!
The Tri-Parish Respect Life Society would like to invite parishioners of St. Columba, St. Denis and St Kateri to attend the 2023 March for Life in Washington DC on January 20, 2023.  This march is a celebration of our Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. This one decision has already saved thousands of sacred unborn lives and a heartfelt "THANK YOU!!"  for all of your tremendous efforts and prayers in this quest. But... there is much more work to do!!  
We have procured 1 coach bus that seats 50 passengers for the event. The bus will leave St. Columba Church immediately after a 4:30am Mass. We should arrive at the March in time for the rally at 11:00am. We will be enroute back to St. Columba by 4:00pm. 

The cost is $40.00 per person. Please contact Dan Slater at RespectLifeSC@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. We need a definite headcount no later than December 15th. More details to follow. Please check the link www.MarchforLife.org 

GOOD SAMARITAN SERVICE MINISTRY
Hello teens and parents – we are baking cookies on Saturday, December 3  at 9:30 am in the school cafeteria. Cookies will be donated. Let us know you are coming – goodsamaritans@stcolumbaonline.org

ADVENT BIBLE STUDY – JOHN THOMPSON
A two part overview of teh Gospel According to Matthew, which is the primary Gospel for this Liturgical Year. Each session is offered twice - Monday nights at 7:00 pm and Saturdaty mornings at 9:00 am.
Session 1 - What is a Gospel? What is unique about St. Matthew's Gospel? 12/5 or 12/10
Session 2 - Jesus' Five Great Sermons in Matthew's Gospel - 12/12 or 12/17
All welcome - no sign up - no cost!

SCHOOL WINDOWS
Our Renew and Rebuild Project has been accomplished! The school building has all new windows and shades. Thank you so much to all of our Renew and Rebuild donors. You made it possible!
The video system in the gym has been upgraded and the boiler in the convent is being replaced. We plan to replace the video system in the school cafeteria. Again, thank you Renew and Rebuild donors!

RENEW AND REBUILD as of November 4, 2022
Pledge Goal - $1,709,000.00
Amount Pledged - $1,765,677.27
Paid - $1,608,212.41
Balance - $157,484.86
Number of Gifts - 531

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.

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 November 4, 2022:
Goal - $124,500.00
Pledged - $135,040.00
Number of Gifts - 466
Average Gift - $289.79
Thank you and God bless you!!!

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
Videos also archived on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/saintcolumbahopewell

VIDEO OF OUR CHURCH - Produced by Baker Liturgical Art - https://youtu.be/pr5Sr0e3nIU

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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