An Invitation for new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) and Lectors
Twice each year, the Archdiocese trains and mandates new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) and Lectors. These ministries are performed by non-ordained members of our parish who assist in the distribution of communion (EMHC) and proclaim the scriptures (Lector) at Mass. Some of our EMHCs take communion to the homebound, too. If you feel called to minister to our parish community in this way, please consider this very special ministry.
All candidates must: be a high school junior or older be a practicing Catholic have received the sacrament of Confirmation be in a valid marriage, if married.
Candidates would be REQUIRED to attend the following:
1. ONE of the following Archdiocesan sessions:
a. Tuesday, August 17, 7-10 p.m.; St. Leo Church (102nd & Blondo)
b. Sunday, August 22, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; St. Columbkille Church
c. Monday, August 23, 7-10 p.m.; St. Vincent de Paul Church (144th & Eagle Run
Drive)
2. The Mandation Mass: Thursday, September 2, 7:30 p.m.;
St. Cecilia Cathedral (701 N. 40th Street)
3. Parish training session: Tuesday, September 14;
St. Columbkille Church
Lectors: 7-8 p.m.
EMHCs: 8-9 p.m.
Registration deadline is Monday, August 2, as candidates
must be approved by Fr. Damian and names will be submitted to the Chancery
Office of the Archdiocese. To register for candidacy, please contact David
Batter, Director of Music and Liturgy, in the Parish Office at
339-3285 or e-mail at (dbatter@saintcolumbkille.org).
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.
Since our start almost a year ago, we have completed 32 projects for our
parish community. We are a group of parishioners, men and women, with
several abilities to repair or handle household chores that you can no longer
handle
because of age, disability, or finances. Do you have something around the house
that needs a little tweaking or a nagging little problem sitting on the back
burner?
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.
Give us a try! Call the Parish Office at 402-339-3285 and leave a message for the Lend A Hand crew. We are eagerly waiting for your call.
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."
To sign up for a weekly hour in our chapel, contact John or Julie Cavanaugh
for more information: 402-651-7970 or 402-681-2455.
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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