Catholicism
A Study with Fr. Barron
This
year, rather than doing an Advent bible study, Fr. Damian will be offering the
new video series on Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron. Each session will include
the video from Fr. Barron, group discussion and a question and answer time with
Fr. Damian. The series will continue after Christmas until the beginning of Lent
when we will host a series of talks on Judaism and Islam.
Mondays at 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Steinhausen Center
Are you, your spouse or a friend interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Have you been away from the Church for a while, but want to come back? Find out more through a 10-week program called Come and See, designed to help you learn about the Catholic Church and all it has to offer. Classes began the week of January 15.
Contact Nicole Cook at or call 402-339-0990 for more information.
Transportation Outreach Ministry
Each week there are people in our community who would like to get to church for Sunday Mass. Would you help them? We are expanding the list of people willing to provide all members with rides to Mass or other parish events.
Please consider adding your name to the list of transportation ministers; even if you can only provide rides occasionally, your help could make a difference to someone.
If you are considering joining the transportation outreach ministry, email or contact Michelle at 402-689-3536. Your name will be added to the pool, and you will be contacted as needs arise.
The Lend-A-Hand program is recruiting more volunteers to assist the elderly, disabled, handicapped, and needy of our parish and local community with minor home projects.
If you are looking for a way to "give back" a little or you just want more information about the ministry, e-mail Lend-A-Hand or contact John Bramblett at 402-597-1183 or Charlie Pape at 402-393-2897.
You may make a small donation of a dollar or two to help purchase project materials for those who cannot afford to pay for the materials, just put the donation in an envelope, mark it Lend-A-Hand, and drop it in the collection basket.
We are prepared to do yard clean-up, gutters, wash windows, home cleaning, fix small plumbing, electrical, carpentry problems and other stuff for FREE. Just let us know what you need. No job is too small. Let us take care of that little nuisance for you. We can even tackle some big jobs.
Looking for something that helps explain or defend our faith? Grab a copy of Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth.
Want to understand the Mass a little better? Grab Father Larry Richard’s CD, The Mass Explained.
Want to read a good story with a Catholic flavor? Read Bud McFarlane’s best sellers: Pierced by a Sword, Conceived Without Sin, or House of Gold.
How about a little pocket book of Daily Catholic Devotions? Get yourself a copy of Living Faith.
Please examine these and other free materials in the vestibule near north doors, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.
Art and Cathy Beccard are coordinators of the prayer line. You may e-mail your prayer requests to email or phone 402-592-5862.
In response to recent public Catholic persons' statements regarding abortion, the USCCB recently issue a statement entitled "Respect for Unborn Human Life: The Church's Constant Teaching." The statement begins:
"The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: 'Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law' (No. 2271)"
The statement goes on to review this history and state "Given the scientific fact that human life begins at conception, the only moral norm needed to understand the Church's opposition to abortion is the principle that each and every human life has inherent dignity, and thus must be treated with the respect due to a human person.
To read the entire statement, you can find it at the USCCB website at this link: http://www.usccb.org/prolife/constantchurchteaching.pdf
Bishop
Louis Tagle said the following at the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in
Quebec: "I wish that Eucharistic Adoration would lead us to know Jesus more as the
compassionate companion of many crucified peoples of today. Let us adore Jesus who
offered His life as a gift to the Father for us sinners. Let us adore Him for ourselves,
for the poor, for the earth, for the church and for the life of the world."
Are you interested in taking a weekly hour of Eucharistic Adoration in our chapel? View available hours (times without a name are open). Contact Anthony Flott, 402-342-4698, to sign up for an hour of prayer and adoration.
Read more...Eucharistic Adoration by Father Wee and Eucharistic Adoration Interview by Father Wee
Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time? Here's a great way you can help them--tell them about our Stephen Ministry!
Stephen Ministers are members of St. Columbkille who have received special training to provide high quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males, and females are matched with females.)
The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It's free and it's a powerful way you can help a hurting friend. To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Bob or Sandy Stier, 331-0716 or Mary Lyn Loeffler, 291-1125.
Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Spirit Catholic Radio 102.7 FM - KVSS needs your prayers. Please contact the radio station at 402-571-0200, email at kvss@kvss.com or visit www.kvss.com
The Holy Rosary with Monsignor Dunne. The rosary has been prayed since the thirteenth century. While meditating on the life of Jesus, one recites the prayers that bring one closer to Him and to His Mother, Mary. The Rosary is divided into three parts, each having five mysteries.
More information in the Weekly Bulletin
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