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BIDDY BASKETBALL PROGRAM
The Biddy Basketball Program is a wonderful opportunity for children to participate in team and athletic competition in an environment that emphasizes beginner instruction and fun. Our program is for Saint Columba school and parish children, both boys and girls, from grades kindergarten through third grade.
The deadline for registrations to be received is noon on Sunday, February 11. Registration forms and/or additional information can be requested and received by e-mail by sending the request to ssblakefam-ily6@gmail.com or by calling 570-912-2607.

SCOUT SUNDAY
This Sunday, we celebrate Scout Sunday. We congratulate all our various levels of Scouts on their annual celebration. It is great that you are involved in the Scouting program because it can help you become a better person.

POOR MISSIONS COLLECTION FEBRUARY 11/12
Mandated by the III Plenary Council in 1884, National Collection for Black and Indian people continues as the embodiment of the Church’s concern for evangelizing the Black and Indian peoples of the United States.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
The World Day of the Sick is observed each year on February 11 which is the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. In observance of the World Day of the Sick, on Sunday, February 12, we will have an opportunity for the Anointing of the Sick after the 10:30 Mass here at Saint Columba. 

12th ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN LOOP
Our St. Patrick themed 5K is scheduled for March 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with parking near the Farm Museum on the west side of the track.Individual entry fee is $30 if received by February 17 and $35 on race day. Immediate families up to 4 is $100. All pre-entry registrants received a quality T-shirt. For more information and a link to the race registration form, go to our Parish News page.

THINKING ABOUT VOLUNTEERING? Maybe this will give you that much-needed push

NOTE: Additional information about all our Parish events can be found on our Parish News page. 

HOSPITALITY AFTER MASS
On Sunday, February 19, after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass, we will be having fellowship in the cafeteria to meet new friends, and have some coffee and a bite to eat. It is the last Sunday before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday so it seems the perfect opportunity to share some homemade goodies. If you would like to bake for this event, you can bring it to the cafeteria before Mass.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OFFICE DUTIES/RECEPTION to answer phones, etc. Please call Deanna if you can assist. (570) 784-0801 x 5. Flexible hours available.

LENTEN MAILER
This week, our Lenten mailer went out. Did you get yours? Please let us know if you did not.