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Are you moving?
Please remember to let the
parish office know if you are moving out of town, across town or just
across the street. Call Judy at 339-3285. |
Vocations—Trust the Promise
Consider your life committed
to Christ as a priest, brother, sister or deacon. Contact Fr. Ralph O’Donnell at
402-558-3100. Visit
“Vocations”
on
www.archomaha.com. |
Use It Again Sale
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Columbkille will take slightly used
items and turn them into cash to help the poor. Items may be dropped off
at: 919 Hogan Dr. in Papillion every Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00
p.m. For pick up call Mary Jo at 593-8556. |
We buy gift certificates at a discount and sell them at face value. |
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Safe
Environment
A Safe Environment Session will be held this coming Monday, May 12 in
the Social Level of the Church at 6:30 PM. If you have staff or
parishioners who need to attend, please have them reserve a space with
by email or call 402-592-1533. |
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Adult Formation
The Pentecost Novena began Friday, May 2. If you forgot it is not too
late to start praying with us. Copies of the novena can be found on the
tables by all the doors or on the website:
www.saintcolumbkille.org
Next week, Pentecost Sunday, there will be SPIRITuality ALIVE
hosts/participants at all the doors distributing Prayer Cards. Please
stop and recommit to being a Prayer Walker/Driver or sign up to be a
"Direct Line" Pray-er.
You can also sign up on the website. Click on SPRITuality ALIVE. |
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Teen News
Cosmic Bowling
Night, May 9th
For 8th grade - High School Youth. This is the final social
gathering for TEEN Faith Nights (no class on May 4th) & the end of the
year celebration!
Friday, May 9th, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight at the Papio Bowl. $15 (Includes
shoes and unlimited bowling for 3 hours). Food will be extra.
Worlds of Fun Road
Trip, June 3rd
Open to those entering 7th grade through High School. Tuesday,
June 3rd 6:45 am – 10:30 pm. Price: $60 (non-refundable) (Includes
all-you-can-eat Lunch)
Adult
Leadership Team for TEEN Faith
The ALT is a team of adults dedicated not only to the youth of our
parish but to the success of the TEEN Faith Ministry overall. It
provides and/or locates resources needed to support our TEEN Faith
Ministry in each of the eight aspects of Youth Ministry listed above.
All adults are invited to join this team, with the goal that small
committees of “key” adults represent each aspect of Youth Ministry and
have their chosen area be their primary focus although many times, areas
of interest will overlap with other areas.
A meeting has been scheduled to determine the members of the Adult
Leadership Team and to begin planning for the 2008-2009 school year. It
will be held on Monday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the TEEN Faith Center.
You are invited to attend and take part in this important process. If
you can not attend the meeting but are interested in joining the Adult
Leadership Team please contact the Director of Youth Ministry at
339-0990.
More TEEN topics...
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Catholic Communication
Campaign
HOW DID YOU HEAR THE GOOD NEWS TODAY?
Next week’s (May 17-18) collection supports the Bishops’ CATHOLIC
COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN (CCC). For more than 25 years, the CCC has been
spreading the Gospel message locally and nationally on radio,
television, in print, and on the Internet.
It is only through donations from Catholic parishioners that the work
of the CCC is possible. Please contribute generously to the Campaign in
the upcoming parish collection. Half of the collection will remain in
our archdiocese to fund local Catholic communication efforts. Visit
www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org for national program
information.
The Catholic Communication
Campaign—it’s how the Good News gets around.
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Perpetual Adoration
 Perpetual
Adoration In Eucharistic Adoration, the faithful recognize the Lord's
real presence and join themselves to His act of self-offering to the
Father. Their adoration shares in His adoration because it is through
Him, with Him and in Him that all prayer and adoration are given to God
and accepted by God.
Please consider signing up for an hour of Adoration in our chapel.
Call Janet, 402-592-2351, to find out available hours. |
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Youth Camp
The Elden F. Curtiss Youth Camp and Retreat Center near
Elkhorn, Nebraska is seeking fun, energetic and faith-filled people to
serve as camp counselors, kitchen staff and waterfront personnel for the
2008 Camp Season.
Applicants must be 19 and out of high school one year; must be
available for overnight training June 1-5 and for five overnight camp
sessions from June 29 through August 2. Lifeguard training and First
Aid/CPR certifications preferred, though not mandatory.
Contact Tom Murray at
402-332-3384 for more information or an application.
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Camp Possible
Friday, June 13, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Elden F. Curtiss Archdiocesan Youth
Camp and Retreat Center, 245th and Q Sts., Omaha.
Children with disabilities in fourth through eighth grades are
invited to attend the Archdiocese of Omaha’s first summer camp designed
for children with special needs. Cost of $20 includes a T-shirt. Theme:
“God Bless America.”
Activities will include art, movement, swimming, a campfire and Holy
Mass. For more information or to download a registration form, go to the
Family Life Office website at
www.archomaha.com/Pastoral/FamilyLifeOffice/index.html (scroll
down to the bottom of the page).
Call Mary Eileen Andreason at 402-551-9003. Toll free at
1-888-800-8352.
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When life seems dreary
and Spring seems far away
Spring may have arrived, but life can still seem cold and dreary for
those who have suffered a loss or experienced a crisis. Our Stephen
Ministers are trained to help people through the "winters" of life,
providing emotional and spiritual support during tough times. If you or
someone you know could benefit from the confidential, one-to-one
Christian care of a Stephen Minister, contact one of St. Columbkille
Stephen Ministry Leaders: Bob or Sandy Stier, 331-0716; Mary Lyn
Loeffler, 291-1125; or Pam Thoeming, 597-2547. Our Stephen Ministers are
ready to care for you.
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Special Social Gathering
No matter what our abilities or disabilities are, God loves us.
Fun social gatherings will be planned throughout the year for teens and adults who have special needs. We invite anyone wanting to help
coordinate these special socials to contact Mary Jo at 593-8556.
Our goal is to make friends and have fun. Living life to our fullest
potential and being happy is better done together than alone. Be sure to
keep a watchful eye on the bulletin for the times and dates of
our very first special social.
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Pentecost Novena
It’s time to begin our prayers in preparation for the fall SPIRITuality
Alive program! Please see the back of the bulletin for the Pentecost Novena
beginning Friday, May 2.
Detach the bulletin page
or visit the Novena to
the Holy Spirit page and pray each day for the guidance of the Holy
Spirit.
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Habitat for Humanity
 We
are still in need of help for our Habitat for Humanity program. If you can
spare a few hours to help the Morano family we would greatly appreciate it.
Our next work days are Saturday, May 3 and 10.
You can work 8 am to noon OR noon to 3 pm.
May 10 is a Women’s Build Day...Women only!
If you can help us out, please call Jean Marie at 593-9214.
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Shirley Lasauskas
Memorial Scholarships
The Women’s Guild and The Shirley Lasauskas Memorial are offering
four $300 scholarships to any graduating eighth grader who will be
attending a Catholic High School. Applications are available in the
School and Religious Formation Offices.
Deadline for applications is May 5. Scholarships will be presented at
the Women’s Guild Potluck on May 20. Recipients will be notified by
mail. If you have any questions, please call Dee Iske at 734-3762.
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Pancake
Breakfast
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May 11, 2008 |
Breakfast Menu
Pancakes, scrambles eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, eggs made to order. Tony & Nino's World Famous omelets
Drinks coffee, orange juice
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"Use it Again" Sale
Have you upgraded your furniture or appliances? Are you moving or know
someone who is? Don’t have the time or desire for a garage sale? What do you
do with those nice used items?! Look no further...the St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Columbkille will take slightly used items and turn them into
cash to help the poor. Items may be dropped off at: 919 Hogan Dr. in Papillion
every Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We will even pick up! For pick up call Mary Jo at 593-8556. ALL
PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO HELP THE POOR IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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Life after Death
Are you suffering from the
death of a child? Please join other parents who have suffered similar losses
in the St. Columbkille bereavement program, Life After Death. Everyone is
welcome to share their grief, regardless of the lost child’s age or how long
ago they passed.
Learn how other parents cope, remember and live. We meet the first Thursday
of each month at 7 p.m. in the Parish Office meeting room. For more
information call Margo Aerts at 861-2237 or Deacon Lauber at 339-3285.
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Bereavement Support Group
The death of a loved one, friend or acquaintance can be a devastating and
lonely experience. To help you through this difficult time, St Columbkille
offers at no cost, Bereavement Support Group for Adults. This group allows you
to share, cry and laugh together as we remember those dear to us. It is also a
time to pray and reflect on where God is in our grief.
We're meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm in the
Parish Office. Please join us; we want to be there for you. Questions or comments,
call Deacon Lauber at 339-3285. |
MOMS
The MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) Core team warmly invites
everyone to a special evening with Sr. Mary Lucy Astuto DEF. She will be
lovingly enlightening us on Eucharistic Miracles of our Lord. The evening will
be life changing! It is Thursday, May 8 at 7 pm in the Steinhausen
Center. To RSVP, please contact
Christine Baldwin at 402-408-6442.
MOMS Web Site |
Seniors Happy Club
Come join us for our monthly potluck luncheon on Monday, May 5 at 11:30 am
in the Steinhausen Center.
The Monarch Jazz Combo from Papillion-La Vista High School will be our
entertainment.
Chicken will be provided. Bring a friend along and a dish to share. We hope
to see you there!
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Blood Drive
Sunday, May 4 - Steinhausen Center - 8 am to 12 pm. Sign up for your
donation time online at
www.givebloodgivelife.org
Search by sponsor code: 1283 or call Gretchen Reid at 592-0726. We need 40
donors!!!
Sponsored by the Parish Nurses and Knights of Columbus
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Spirit Catholic Radio
Spirit Catholic Radio 88.9 FM - KVSS needs your prayers. KVSS recently
announced plans to increase its broadcast reach by purchasing a 100,000 - watt
signal.
If you wish to support this initiative, please contact the radio station at
402-571-0200, email at kvss@kvss.com or
visit www.kvss.com
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Vocations
Following Jesus demands carrying the cross and walking in his steps. Do you
have the courage to be a follower? Trust that Jesus will give you what you
need. (Luke 9:18-24) Consider your life committed to Christ as a priest,
brother, sister or deacon.
For more information contact Fr. Ralph O’Donnell at 402-558-3100 or go to
www.archomaha.com, click
“Education” then “Vocations Office.”
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Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School 2008 is right around the corner. We start June
16th at 9 am! We have a donation station set up in the back of the
church this weekend and next weekend. If you would like to help our program,
please take a beaker off of the wall and bring back the items listed to the
box in the back of the church by May 31.
Volunteers are still needed. Please contact the Religious Formation office
for a form, 339-0990. Volunteer orientation will be Wednesday, May 21,
at 6:30 pm in the school gym. T-shirts and materials will be available at this
time.
Questions? Call Laurie 593-1228 or Michelle 597-6330. |
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First Annual Golf
Tournament
The St. Columbkille Athletic Department would like to invite you to
participate in our first annual golf tournament. Enjoy a fantastic day
of golf, food and friends. The golf tournament’s proceeds will fund our
children’s uniforms and help offset other athletic expenses.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Tregaron Golf Course
13909 Glengarry Circle, Bellevue
Four-person, 18 hole Texas Scramble
7:30 AM Registration—Shotgun Start
You can enter as a single, as a team, or even as a sponsor! Hole sponsorships also are available.
Registration
Form |
| Birdie Sponsor
Foursome and Hole Sign - $300 |
Cart Sponsor
Beverage Cart Signage - $200 (limit 4) |
| Hole Sponsor
Hole Signage - $50 |
Individual Golfer $70 individual $280 foursome |
For more information or to register by phone, contact Wayne Wilson at
402-537-0988. |
Help Wanted
MOWERS NEEDED With the advent of warmer
weather, our parish lawns will be in need of TLC very soon. We are again
seeking your help to mow and trim our parish grounds. The St. Columbkille
Mowing Team is now forming. Members of the “Team” mow about once a month on
the Church and Education Center grounds. Bring a friend as new members are
welcome and needed! Please contact the Business Office at 592-1533 or email
bheese@saintcolumbkille.org
This is a great way to meet some new people and help the parish in a very
visible way. Thank you in advance for your help.
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More information in the Weekly Bulletin |
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