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What is Holy Indifference? March 30, 2025

Indifference: an attitude of submission and not caring. Today’s relativism (“This is my way of thinking, so it's okay”) has made indifference the standard for…

Flame of Love Rosary, Confession and Adoration

On Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., we have adoration, confessions (when Father Mowery is available), and the Flame of Love Rosary. This is a…

What is the Origin of the Stations of the Cross? April 6, 2025

During Lent, the pious practice of the Way of the Cross is a common devotional.  This very Catholic form of Liturgical worship - though not…

Here is our Easter Season Schedule!

EASTER SEASON SCHEDULE  MAY CROWNING ,  ST. COLUMBA Sunday, May 4 - 10:30 a.m. Mass ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC DEVOTIONS WITH FR. JEROME KLEPONIS, MAY 4, 5,…

It is time to update our Parish Census

It is time to update our Parish Census: We are asking for a few minutes of your time to review the data we have on you…

Training for new and re-certifying Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

on Thursday, May 15 - 6 pm to 8 pm.  at St. Columba.  Please call the office by Friday, May 9.

Should I Contemplate or Meditate? YES! April 13, 2025

  “God calls each person to an encounter (with Him) known as prayer.” (CCC 2567) This “mysterious encounter” is fundamental to our spiritual life.   Two…

Presentation: Wine, Women, and Faith

“Woman what would you have me do?”  Acting on these words to Mary, Jesus first revealed himself to the world as the Son of God. …

Chag Pesach Sameach!! April 20, 2025

Happy Passover!  Today is Easter so why would I wish you a Happy Passover in Hebrew?   Both the Eastern and Western Churches initially referred to…

Vacation Bible School-time to register!

VBS will be held here at St. Columba from Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The theme is "True…

Come tour Saints Cyril and Methodius Basilica

The Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius are sponsoring a tour of the SSCM Basilica On: Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm at 1002 Railroad Street,…

Memorial Mass for Pope Francis

Join us for a special Mass on Monday morning, May 5, at 7:30 am as Father Mowery offers a Memorial Mass for our beloved Pope…

Rest With the Lord, Francis!

                This week we laid to rest Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, who was the 266th successor of Peter, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome,…

Annual Eucharistic Devotions With Fr. Kleponis

Annual Eucharistic Devotions will be celebrated here at St. Columba Church on May 4-6.  On Sunday May 4, the Blessed Sacrament will be in the…