UPDATES SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2022
TODAY! - ALTAR ROSARY TAG SALE
Saturday at the East Fishkill Rec Pavilion from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
FATHER JOHN BENNET FINAL WEEKEND
Father John has been a great blessing to our parish these past three months. On Friday, September 30 he will return to Rome for one more year to complete his degree. After that, he will return home to India. When you get a moment, please thank him for his service to St. Columba.
MINISTRY FAIR 2022 THIS WEEKEND
St. Columba Parish kindly invites all of our parishioners to join us at our 2022 Ministry Fair, taking place THIS WEEKEND, Sept. 24th & 25th, after all Masses. Come and explore all of the support and love provided by our parishioner focused ministries. Whether you have a particular need, wish to volunteer or just want to have a deeper relationship with your parish, come join us. It’s a great community to belong to! Oh yes, refreshments will be served!
SEMINARY COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, Yonkers is our major Seminary. It prepares young men for the priesthood here in the Archdiocese of New York. Your generous donation this weekend in the second collection will help to train our future priests who will serve at St. Columba.
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE INTO THE ORDER OF CATECHUMENS
During the 9:00 Mass this Sunday, Jessica Jackson shall become a Catechumen as she continues to prepare to become a member of the Catholic Church. Please pray for Jessica as she prepares for Baptism and her other sacraments of initiation next Easter.
CYO BASKETBALL
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
In honor of St. Francis and asking his intercession, we will have our annual Blessing of Animals on Saturday, October 1 at 12 noon on the lawn in front of the church. All animals, great and small, are welcome!
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Our Safety and Security Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 pm in the Bishop Dom Room. For more information, please visit us at the Ministry Fair.
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF PASTORS
The annual gather of Pastors for prayer, education and fraternity will be held October 3-6 in New Jersey. Father Michael will attend.