Parish Alive! Night
Our next Parish Alive! evening is on December 17 at 5:30 PM beginning with a meal and then talk. We will continue to delve into the Mass. The event for the kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students will be a viewing of the movie, The Star. Due to the movie's run time, the movie will begin at 6:00. Please plan to arrive at 5:30 to have time for younger grades to eat before the movie starts. All Faith Formation families are expected to attend as it will be in place of our regularly scheduled classes. St. Columban Faith Formation students are asked to come. The rest of the parish is encouraged to come and learn more about the mass.
St. Columban Christmas Potluck & Bake Sale
St. Columban will provide sliced pork, stuffing, corn and beverages for the dinner. Parishioners are asked to bring a dish to share. All parishioners are asked to donate Christmas items such as cookies, candies, breads, etc. that will be offered for sale after Mass and during/after the dinner. All items are to be wrapped on paper plates or in ziplock bags for the bake sale. Items will be priced accordingly by CCW workers. Bake sale items can be dropped off Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning before Mass.
St. Mary Advent Program
Join us after the St. Mary's, December 14, 8 AM Mass for the children's Advent Program!
Reminder: Parents, please have your kids arrive around 7:35 AM to get dressed and find a spot in church, so that the performance can begin immediately after Mass.
St. Lucy Feast Day
Join us at St. Mary's on Saturday, Dec. 13 after the 9 AM mass for rolls and coffee, and maybe a visit by St. Lucy!
St. Lucy is said to have taken food to Christians hiding in the catacombs, and to carry as much as possible, she is said to have worn a wreath with candles on it to light her way. Traditionally it is celebrated with the oldest daughter in a family bringing coffee and sweet rolls for breakfast wearing a white gown, red sash, and wreath on her head with candles.