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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. Teams will be created by dividing those children as evenly as possible by number of players, gender and grade level throughout the teams
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 or reading details on the Biddy Basketball page.

OUR PARISH SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR A PRINCIPAL
St. Columba School, Bloomsburg, Pa is searching for an Elementary Principal to serve as a beacon of Christ’s light while nurturing individual gifts in a faith-infused, academically challenging, safe and secure environment. Find out more regarding our K-8 school at the school’s website.
The Elementary School Principal in the Diocese of Harrisburg has the primary responsibility for both the spiritual and educational leadership and the administration of the school, which seeks to offer high quality academic programs that are integrated with religious truths and values.
Administrative tasks and other details of this position are available here:…See link for more information.

TEACHING MASS
NEW: Join us online for a special Teaching Mass, recorded Sunday, January 29, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Father Mowery provides explanations on the parts of the Mass.

BLESSING OF THROATS: February 3 is the feast of St. Blaise, the day on which we traditionally bless throats. The story is that St. Blaise miraculously cured a little boy who nearly died because of a fishbone in his throat. We pray that God will protect us through his prayer. “Through the intercession of Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness.” We will bless throats after all the Masses this weekend, February 4-5. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NEXT MONDAY FOR BULK MAILING:
If you are interested in helping stuff envelopes for our next bulk mailing, on Monday, February 6, please call the office this week.

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. 

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
We are beginning our annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week. St. Columba School, through its teaching and atmosphere, is committed to passing on a living faith in Jesus Christ. St. Columba School invests in our future, which are our students. For more information about St. Columba School, visit their website.

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.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
Looking for servers grade 5 and up. Specifically looking for young people who can serve the Saturday 5pm Mass. If interested, please call or text Karen Konkolics at 570-441-3459 or email at kekonkolics@gmail.com.

LOOKING FOR RELIGIOUS TODDLER BOOKS
Do you have any Catholic/Christian books for toddlers that are not getting used at home? Chunky/board books would be especially appreciated. We would like to create a basket of books for parents of young children to enjoy during Mass (or to borrow). Please bring any items to the parish office or you can give them to Cathy at Mass.On behalf of our youngsters and their wonderful parents who bring them to church, thank you. If you would like to purchase a book for this purpose, may we direct you to our Amazon wish list?