Parish Highlights
For this week’s bulletin, event updates, and information about our Parish and Diocese, check out our Parish News page.
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THANK YOU: The video production team would like to express our gratitude to Mike Zarratt, owner of Towne Camera, Bloomsburg’s premier photography store, for his help, guidance, and generosity throughout the past two and a half months. He is also providing his own equipment for the continued recording of Sunday Masses.
Mike, you are the best.
And for this week’s bulletin, event updates, and information about our Parish and Diocese, check out our Parish News page.
For all parishioners, here is a short video to walk you through the major changes when you return to church, an opportunity that began this past Saturday at the 5:00 p.m. Mass and at our two Sunday morning services.
Remember, the obligation to attend Mass has been lifted, and we want you come back only when you feel comfortable and safe to do so. It has been a difficult time for all of us, but we know that the Lord has been with us and is helping us through this unprecedented time. I know that some are ready and desirous of returning to church, while others have concerns because of COVID-19. Please return to the celebration of Mass only if you feel comfortable. Remember that if you are elderly and/or have health issues, it might be better to stay home for a while. Our Sunday Masses will continue to be broadcast on Youtube, so that you can continue to worship with your parish family, even from home.
– Monsignor Robert E. Lawrence, Pastor
Join our Parish Music Director, Catherine Chyako, in a short video as she explains some of the changes in our Sunday worship with a special emphasis on singing in church.
VISITS – The church will be available for people to visit and pray during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
BE PATIENT, BE FLEXIBLE as we reopen our parish church. There may be changes that have to be made as we continue in this process.
PRAY to God the Father, through Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit that we may be protected as we take this next step.
With God, All Things Are Possible
You matter to us.
Welcome to One and All!
We are pleased that you are inquiring about our parish of Saint Columba! We are the only Roman Catholic parish in Bloomsburg, PA, and we are located in the downtown area, at the corner of Iron Street and Third Street. As you look through our website, you will learn about our parish. We are a part of the Diocese of Harrisburg with a parish of 1,136 households with 2,356 registered individuals. We are fortunate to have an elementary school, pre-school through eighth grade, attached to our parish. For those who attend public school, we have a Religious Education program on Sunday between our two morning Masses. In addition to our religious education classes, we have Life Teen for the ninth through
As you peruse our website, you will get a good idea of our parish. When you come to our church, you will have a better feel for what St. Columba Church really is.
St. Columba Church Pastor Monsignor Robert E. Lawrence