Youth Services at St. Columba Parish

Proposed Calendar and Tentative Plan for 2024-2025

Director: Sister Suzanne

Youth Group Christmas events: On Friday, December 13, 6:00 -8:00 pm, Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community at 1707 Montour Blvd. in Danville is hosting a Live Nativity in front of the building with live animals. You can drive through or come and watch the scene. Hot chocolate will be served and caroling will ensue throughout. This is a family treat. On Sunday, December 15, at 2:00 pm, at Emmanuel Nursing Center, 11Schoolhouse Rd. Danville, featuring The Christmas Carole with the St. Columba Youth Group (Gr. 6 through 12) and the Kids Peace Club (Kdgn. through Gr. 5) who will sing carols entertaining the residents and offering some solo instrumentalists. After the first show, parents are then asked to drive their daughter/son to Maria Hall at 1 Maria Hall Drive, Danville, a short distance away for another performance for the Sisters at their Maria Hall Theater, offering them a repeat of the Christmas Carole at 2:45 followed by cookies and punch with the Sisters in their community room/dining room. Carpooling is encouraged, too. RSVP to Sr. Suzanne by Dec. 12 if your child and you will attend. We want parents to enjoy the festivities and the refreshments bringing joy to our residents at Emmanuel and the Sisters at Maria Hall. What a joy to teach our children the spirit of giving with their gift of song. The residents of both places will be exultant!! Counting on you to make this happen. Advent blessings, Sister Suzanne

Please use this link to register each child for a program.

A New Youth Program at Saint Columba!

Kids Peace Club –The Bear Cubs and the Doves

What? A monthly gathering of children

When? Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where? St. Columba’s cafeteria, gym and art room

How? Mindfulness, Games, Stories, Movement, Art, Drama, Food and Fun

Why? Jesus calls us together to be a community of peace builders and parents need a date night

How? Registration is necessary but the CYE registration form will qualify. Attendance each month must be made by Tuesday before each event to Sr. Suzanne. Suggested donation is $5.00 for each event, but scholarships are available. Sister Suzanne will lead with supervising adults and Youth Group volunteers.

The Bear Cubs – K- 2

Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6

The Doves – Gr. 3- 5

Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 13

Youth Group and Christ Wants More

Youth Group – Grades 6 – 12

What? Come together for fun, faith, food and friendship by exploring the world of your creativity!

When? Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Sept. 8, Learn to make a meal with a Dutch

oven and enjoy eating together

Oct. 6, Learn wood working and make a gift for

someone special

Nov 3- crafts

Nov. 17, Learn to do needle work (e.g. crochet,

needlepoint, embroidery, origami) Make an

ornament to present to residents for Christmas

Dec. 15, Christmas Chorale at Emmanuel and

Maria Hall

Where? Cafeteria, Kitchen, Gym and away.

How? Sister Suzanne will have special guests to teach and provide many opportunities for this year’s explorations and fun! Mr. Ed Dilg and Ms. Rita Millard will offer their special talents among others.

Christ Wants More – Grades 9-12

What? Learning to be a disciple of Christ

When? Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30pm

Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Nov. 23– Help with Winter Fest, Dec. 15- Christmas Chorale

Where? Cafeteria, Kitchen, Gym and away.

How? Talking Circle, Art, Drama, Music,

Games, Improvisation, Prayer, Scripture,

Relationship building, and Peacebuilding.