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Adult Choir
When God asks us to sing a new song, it is because God believes that we can. – John Bell
Adult Choir can change your life. Together, we pray, laugh, deepen our faith, build community, and learn to sing in a way that encourages the participation and involvement of our Parish community. It is our goal to reach hearts, change lives, and express, through transcendent music, the love of our Lord. Become a part of this fantastic family!
The adult choir accepts teens also if weekly Tuesday night practice can fit into their schedules. The occasional missed practice is accessible online via Dropbox. Reading music and/or vocal training is helpful, but definitely not necessary. Very few Parishioners have these credentials!
If you like a vibrant singing experience at Mass, then please be a part of our choir. “We are the ones that we are waiting for.” We sing from September through Corpus Christi Sunday (in June). Liturgies: Sundays 10:30 am Masses and Holy Days, 7:00 pm Masses. New members are welcome!
We practice Tuesday evenings, 6:45 pm-8:00 pm
Contact Cathy for information and assistance with vocal placement.
Any rehearsal cancellations/updates will be found right here ↓
If you like a vibrant singing experience at Mass, then please be a part of our choir. “We are the ones that we are waiting for.” We sing from September through Corpus Christi Sunday (in June).
Liturgies: Sundays 10:30 am Masses and Holy Days, 7:00 pm Masses.
New members are welcome! Contact Cathy for information and assistance with vocal placement.
We are developing a ministry to assist with washing and pressing the altar linens, making sure that the candles are in good order, maybe dusting the sanctuary, watering flowers, checking holy water fonts, etc. If you are the type of person that notices details in the sanctuary, and would like to be part of a group that makes the worship space more beautiful, please call the parish office or Dianne Cizewski.
Nothing we can do for our children is more important than prayer.
We aim to share the inspired Word of God with children so they can understand and grow to love the scriptures.
We have a small but dedicated group, and you are welcome to attend a Children’s Liturgy of the Word on Sunday mornings to see if God is calling you to this ministry.
Youth Protections Clearances are required for this ministry which is offered during the Sunday morning masses at 10:30am.
Children’s Liturgy Of The Word We are recruiting! You are invited to join us as we share God’s word with children beginning in Kindergarten. Training, clearance application and assistance, and liturgy guidance (book guide) are provided. Please call Peggy Dimmick or the Parish Office if you are interested.
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Cyril’s in Danville is open from 7:00 am on Wednesdays to 8:00 pm on Thursdays, and is in need of Adorers. Please contact Judy Dobson at 570-594-7175 for questions, or to take this hour, or share it with another person. We must have two people at all Adoration Hours. here is their website.The requirement remains to have two persons or more at each hour.
For questions, please call Judy Dobson (570) 594-7175. The entrance to the chapel is on Chapel Lane, right off of Maria Hall Drive. For personal safety, the chapel closes during inclement winter weather.
The Eucharist is Jesus who gives himself entirely to us, feeding on Him and abiding in Him through Eucharistic communion – if we do so in faith – transforms our lives into a gift to God and to our brothers and sisters.
Since Vatican II, lay members of the church are asked to serve the body and blood of Jesus to Parishioners attending Mass and the homebound, infirm, and incarcerated.
Parishioners assist with the distribution of the Eucharist (Body) at weekday, weekend, and Holy Day Masses. You must be 18 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church, and must be recognized by the Church if married. Training is ongoing.
Training Sessions For Extraordinary Ministers Of Holy Communion If you are currently an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and you need to renew your Mandate, please contact the parish office to verify if you are due and/or to register. If you received a Mandate prior to 2019, the Mandate is only valid for three years. If you received a Mandate in 2019 or thereafter, the Mandate is valid for five years or until it is decided otherwise by the Pastor, Priest Chaplain, or the Extraordinary Minister. There are training sessions for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion coming up locally.
Gathering requires that we acknowledge the presence of one another as Christ among us.
Greeters make all feel welcome to our Parish services by greeting them warmly at the doors of our church. It is especially important for greeters to welcome visitors and those new to our church.
The Greeter Ministry is now Recruiting We are looking for greeters to help make all of our liturgies special, especially our upcoming Holiday celebrations. Please consider helping us out. A friendly face at the doors of the church can be life-changing. Beyond the Christmas season, we are looking for more greeters for Sunday Masses. It does not take a lot of time, nor are you asked to volunteer every Sunday. If you would be willing to stand at one of the church doors before Mass and simply wave or say “Welcome” or “Hello,” please email needw@aol.com or call the parish office. We would love to have you join us.
Like with any first impression, greeters can help assure everyone feels they are part of our Parish community. Greeters are asked to greet at least one time every 4-6 weeks depending on the number of greeters at each Mass. A greeter is typically assigned to greet at one, and on some occasions, two Masses a month. The only qualification to be a greeter is the ability to provide kind greetings to our parishioners. If you are interested in becoming a greeter, please contact Nancy Edwards.
The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to answer the weary a word that will waken them. – Isaiah 50:4
About
Lectors proclaim the Parish’s General Intentions and the Word of God at Sunday Liturgy from the Lectionary. The Lectionary is an ordered presentation of scripture selections from both the Old and New Testaments and extends across a cycle of three years.
Lectors receive training and a handbook of readings.
Depending on the Mass time preference, Lectors are scheduled 1-2 times a month. Lectors do not have to be confirmed but must be practicing Catholics.
The Mission of the Liturgy Committee is “To deepen the full, conscious and active participation of Saint Columba’s community in celebrating our communal, liturgical worship.”
We meet bi-monthly to discuss and plan Liturgies and troubleshoot any issues pertaining to the Liturgical ministries, including Altar servers, Lectors, Music Ministers, Greeters, Ushers, Environment helpers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communions, and the Children’s Liturgy team. The leaders of these ministries are members of the Liturgy Committee.
Ushers assist those who may need help finding a seat, directions to the washrooms, answer any questions they may have or direct them to who can answer their questions.
Usher Program Update We need ushers. Please call the office if you can join/resume this ministry.
The ushers help bring the gifts up during Mass and let the Special Ministers of the Eucharist know who needs communion brought to them.
They also take up the collection and gifts during the Mass. If someone gets ill or needs medical care, they do what is needed in those circumstances.
“If we can but sense it, every time a congregation sings, it is offering an absolutely one-time-only gift to its Maker.” -John Bell …
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The primary liturgical instrument at Mass is not the organ, or guitar, or piano. It is the human voice. Therefore, the Music Ministries are not performers; our efforts are directed in facilitating voices raised in prayerful song. I would be thrilled to discuss your involvement in this ministry, just give a call or send me an email. –Catherine Chayko, Director of Music Ministry (dirmusic@saintcolumbachurch.org570.784.0801 Ext. 5)
Altar servers have the privilege of assisting the priest in the Sanctuary during the Mass and other liturgical functions. A prospective altar server must be in or above 3rd grade and must be able to receive Communion. There are guidelines to follow which are gone over in the first training session. A schedule for each server is provided monthly via email. Three servers are scheduled per Mass.
Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
The altar server ministry needs you!
Next Altar Server Training:
Deacon Tom Conlin, coordinator of Altar Server Training
Father Mowery, Deacon Tom and the parishioners all extended their appreciation to Adrianna Howell at the 10:30 am Mass in August. Adrianna is going to Marywood University this week to begin college, and so this was her last Mass serving as an altar server. She has been a server for 7 years! Best wishes and prayers for all of our college kids!
