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In addition to the news posted on this page, our parish bulletin includes information about the Diocese of Harrisburg and programs and activities such as employment opportunities and specific social and religious events.
EMPLOYMENT: MIDDLE SCHOOL POSITION AT SAINT COLUMBA: GRADES 5-8 MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER
We are looking for a teacher with a passion for teaching in a Faith-based environment and a deep understanding of Mathematics and Science.
For more information, CLICK HERE
SISTER LYDIA is celebrating her 65th Jubilee with the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Congratulations Sister Lydia! We thank you for your dedicated years of service with the second grade children of Saint Columba!
ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2023 – 2024 SCHOOL YEAR
We are a Middle States Association accredited Pre-School – Grade 8 elementary and middle school program. We have state of the art technology, and our students enjoy a 1:1 laptop/Chromebook curriculum. Busing is provided for those students who qualify. Contact the school: 570-784-5932, or go to our Saint Columba School Webpage where you can learn more about the school and find information about FINANCIAL AID, TUITION, AND THE NEUMANN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.
On July 1, our new DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, Dr. James Gregory, assumed this position. Dr. Gregory will be our first Formal Director of Religious Education for the Parish and School. This professional ministry will serve the community by providing leadership and oversight to all faith-based educational ministries. Dr. Jim Gregory will function in this DRE role beginning July 1. You can see his weekly column on growing our faith here.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Columba Church, July 17 to July 21. Hope to see you all there! Preregistration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. This year’s theme is “Stellar.” To register, go to: vbspro.events/p/www-saintcolumbachurch-org
Cost is $20/per child if pre-registered. Walk-ins are
$25/per child. Payment can me made on day one of VBS.
7th grade and older can be volunteers. Just show up at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning and you will be put to work! No need for volunteers to register.
NEW YOUTH GROUP MEETS
The first event of the newly formed youth group, with Sister Suzanne Duzen coordinating, was held on Thursday, June 15 at Tee to Green Golf Center. Young people from Grades 6 through 9 are invited to meet each month for faith, friendship, fun and food! Information will be sent to parents announcing each event. Pleases call the parish office if you want to be added to the contact list. Let’s give our young people every opportunity to enrich their faith with the church community.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
Looking for servers grade 5 and up. Specifically looking for young people who can serve the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass. Please call or text Karen Konkolics at 570-441-3459 or email at kekonkolics@gmail.com.
CYE TEACHING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2023 – 2024
If you have a heart for children and a desire to see them grow in the Lord and their Catholic Faith, and you’re a Catholic in good standing, please consider volunteering as a CYE teacher on Sunday mornings. We still need Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th grade, and 6th grade teachers. Substitutes are also needed. Contact Jim Gregory at 570-784-0801, extension 4 for more information.
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 wonderful mid-week opportunity for prayer.
Mass Schedule for this Week
Days of the Week are linked to the daily readings.
Daily readings can also be listened to via podcast from this page.
8:00 a.m. Ralph Dillon (wife Deb & family)
5:00 p.m. Sara May (Dalkiewicz Family)
8:00 a.m. Sara May (Wondoloski Family)
10:30 a.m. People of the Parish
7:30 a.m. Katherine Billets (Karen Carroll Miller)
7:30 a.m. Special Intention (Lenzini Howe Family)
7:30 a.m. John “Jack” Mihalik (Burkhart Family)
7:30 a.m. Special Intention for Joan Shapeero (Shapeero Family)
8:00 a.m. Joseph Petruncio (Vanna & Jim Cleary)
5:00 p.m. Bonnie DeFrancesco (Cimmie Mertz)
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish
10:30 a.m. John Karwoski (McKinnon Family)
BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE: In Loving Memory of David Vietz (Cantore Family)
ST. JOSEPH CANDLE: In Loving Memory of Joseph Finn (Family)
ALTAR FLOWERS: In Honor and Memory of Our Military (Charles & Ines Carroll)
Sunday’s Message
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jesus extends an invitation to us to come to Him and He will refresh us. In difficult and trying times, we need to accept the Lord’s invitation. He did not promise us that it would be easy, but He did promise us that He would be with us. We come to the Lord in prayer and He will refresh us.
Be Prepared for the Word of the Lord
Readings for Sunday, July 9, 2023
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to donate an arrangement of flowers for the altar for a special occasion, special intention, or in memory of a loved one, please call or visit the parish office. The donation for the flowers is $100.
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