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ST. COLUMBKILL PARISH 200 INDIAN SPRING RD., BOYERTOWN, PA 19512

PHONE: 610-367-2371 ~ FAX: 610-369-0242

WWW.STCOLUMBKILL.ORG ~ WWW.ALLENTOWNDIOCESE.ORG

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238 ST. COLUMBKILL WWW.STCOLUMBKILL.ORG


Parish Religious Education Director of Religious Education

Constance J. Boyer [email protected]

Coordinators of Religious Education Patricia & Joseph Petrauskas

[email protected]

Blessed Sacrament

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held daily in the chapel.

(See times on page 4)

Reconciliation (Confession)

Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:00-4:45pm or any time by con-tacting the Parish Office.

Anointing of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for anointing and Communion for the sick and dying.

Baptism of Children

The Sacrament of Baptism is adminis-tered on the first Sunday of each month at 12:15p.m. Baptism Prep Classes for parents and godparents are held the 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:15 pm in the EHST Room.

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage must be made at least six months before the wedding date. All couples must participate in the Mar-riage Prep Program.

Visits to Sick and Homebound Please contact Sister Jean Wickenheiser, OSF at the Parish office to arrange a visit.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) RCIA prepares adolescents and adults for Baptism and full communion in the Catholic Church. For more informa-tion, please contact Margaret Chovanes at 610-248-2171.

Religious Education (PREP) Religious instruction for elementary school students takes place on Weds & Thu -Sept through May. Please contact Connie Boyer for more information.

New Parishioners : New parishioners are most welcome, and are encouraged to register online at www.stcolumbkill.org or call the Parish Office.

Saint Columbkill Office 200 Indian Spring Rd. * Boyertown, PA 19512

Telephone: 610-367-2371 * Fax: 610-367-0242

Summer Office Hours: Monday-Friday ~ 9:30am-4pm Pastor: Reverend Martin F. Kern

Weekend Assistant: Reverend Kevin M. Nadolski, OSFS Deacons:

James Kochu, [email protected] Joseph L. Paschall, [email protected]

Joseph Petrauskas: [email protected] Emeritus: Michael V. Woodall

Parish Staff Pastoral Associate: Sister Jean Wickenheiser, OSF [email protected] Director of Music: Deb [email protected] R.C.I.A. Coordinator: Margaret Chovanes [email protected] 610-248-2171 Director of Youth Ministry: Heather Shainline, [email protected] Quinn Hall Coordinator: Patty Petrauskas, [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Snyder, [email protected] Chief Financial Officer/Campaign Coordinator: Gayle B. Fontaine ~ [email protected] Administrative Assistants: Lisa De Simone - [email protected] Mariane Fragment - [email protected] - Bulletin submissions: [email protected] Mary Lou Heisler, [email protected] Joann Rivera, [email protected] Director of Pre-School: Caitlin Nickel, [email protected]

Sunday Mass Saturday evening: 5:00p.m.

(Live and live streamed)

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00a.m.

Daily Mass Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.

Holydays Vigil Mass the day before the Holyday. 7:00 p.m.

Masses on the Holyday of Obligation: 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Direct Line: 800-791-9209

Safe Environment Coordinator Pamela J. Russo, MSW, MS

610-871-5200, Ext. 2204

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Please Pray for our Recently Deceased

Parishioner

Caroline Brong

A L e t t e r f r o m o u r P a s t o r

Dear Friends,

Every year the Church commemorates this last Sunday of Ordinary Time as the Solemnity of Our Lord

Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Christ the King Sunday begins the final week of the Liturgical Year. I’m sure

many of us wouldn’t mind if it were also the end of the Year 2020 as well, but that too will be ending soon enough.

For our nation at large and our own families in particular, this Thanksgiving promises to be a challenging

one. The act of thanks-giving, especially in the midst of hardship, is fundamentally Christian in nature. The Greek

word for giving thanks and praise, ευχαριστίας, is rendered “eucharist “ in English, and it is at the very heart of our

worship and our Faith.

Even in these challenging times, we still have plenty for which to be thankful and many reasons to offer

praise. No matter how limited our gatherings may be this year, we know that one guest will always be with us

when we come together, and he is not just any ordinary guest. Rather, he is of royal lineage. He is a king!

In the Gospel this weekend, this great King reveals himself almost paradoxically as a humble shepherd. He

says that, upon his judgment, the sheep shall be separated from the goats while declaring, ”...for I was hungry and

you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.” Jesus is making it clear

that, in order to sit in the presence of royalty, we must first welcome in the downtrodden.

Let us resolve to treat all of God’s children, whatever their status in life, as we would treat a king. This

Thanksgiving, may we not just give thanks but praise as well. That way, when Christ comes to separate the sheep

from the goats, we won't find ourselves among the turkeys.

Love & Prayers,

Father Marty

Parish Council News: Parish Council will have openings for a two-year term beginning Janu-ary 1, 2021. If you would like to be part of the Council or would like to nominate an individ-ual, please contact the parish office at 610-367-2371 or Council Chair, Lori Psota, at 484-919-8629. Nominations will be accepted through

December 9, 2020.



Facilities Faith Lift Prayer

Thank you Father, For every blessing comes from You.

You gifted us with time, talent and treasure.

Teach us to give time first to You.

Teach us how to pray. You bestowed on us unique talents.

By unifying our gifts, You connect us as one body.

Teach us how to serve. Time and talent together create our treasures. Teach us how to glorify You

with every breath of our lives. AMEN!

R e a d i n g s f o r t h e W e e k

Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9; Lk 21:12-19

Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 21:20-28

Thanksgiving Day: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19

Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a; Lk 21:29-33

Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab; Lk 21:34-36

Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

MON. NOV. 23: ST CLEMENT/ST COLUMBAN/BL MIGUEL AGUSTIN PIO

9:00 AM Craig Bundrant by Dr. John & Linda Lignelli TUES. NOV. 24: ST. ANDREW DUNG-LAC & COMPANIONS,MARTYRS

9:00 AM James Mort by wife, Patricia & Family WEDS. NOV. 25: ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA

9:00 AM Fran Gaspari on the 2nd Anniversary of his death

by Benita & Family

THURS. NOV. 26: THANKSGIVING DAY

9:00 AM Tom & Mary Soper by daughter, Torie Frecon & Family FRI. NOV. 27: THIRTY-FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

9:00 AM No Mass

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SAT NOV. 28: VIGIL, THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

5:00 PM Mildred Fabrizio

by son, Joe & daughter-in-law, Antonette SUN. NOV. 29: THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 AM Bertha & Harry Gaffney by the Curley Family

9:00 AM Samuel Forcinio by D.J. Testa 11:00 AM David Johnston by wife, Nancy

The Sanctuary Candle will burn In Loving Memory of James Vargo by wife, Pam

The Bread and Wine are offered In thanksgiving for the gift of faith

The Flower arrangements are offered In Honor of the 55th Anniversary of

Richard & Ingeborg Frecon

M a s s I n t e n t i o n s

Nov. 28/Nov. 29 First Sunday of Advent

Saturday 5:00 PM Father Marty Kern

Sunday 7:30 AM Father Marty Kern

9:00 AM Father Marty Kern

11:00 AM Father Marty Kern

C e l e b r a n t S c h e d u l e

Hours of Adoration in our Holy Family Chapel

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to Midnight Wednesdays Midnight to Midnight Thursdays Midnight to Midnight Fridays Midnight to 6:00 p.m.

E x t e n d e d A d o r a t i o n

o f t h e B l e s s e d S a c r a m e n t

9 am Mass 7:15pm Prayer Meet-ing

Monday

November 23

Tuesday

November 24

Wednesday

November 25

Thursday

November 26

Friday

November 27

Saturday

November 28

Sunday

November 29

Cale

ndar

9am Patriotic Rosary 10am Zoom Chil-dren’s Rosary 10:15am Rosary in Church 4 pm-Confession 5 pm - Mass and Live stream

9 am Mass 9:30am Flame of Love Holy Hour 12pm–OA Meeting 5:30pm AA Meeting 7pm Rosary Group

9 am Mass 7 pm Men’s Prayer Meeting TBD-Emmanuel 7pm Knights of Columbus

9 am Mass 9:30 am Bible Study 6:30 pm RCIA

9 am Mass 7:30 am - Mass 9 am - Mass 11 am - Mass

S a n c t u a r y M e m o r i a l s

Thank you to all who assisted in cleaning the church between Masses this weekend!

Due to limited space in the bulletin and the abundant generosity of volunteers, names are listed

on the Parish website https:www.stcolumbkill.org



Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Gathering: To Jesus Christ our Sovereign King Martin B. Hellrigel

To Jesus Christ, our sov'reign King, Who is the world's salvation, All praise and homage do we bring And thanks and adoration.

Christ Jesus, Victor! Christ Jesus, Ruler! Christ Jesus, Lord and

Redeemer!

Your reign extend, O King benign, To ev'ry land and nation; For

in your kingdom, Lord divine, Alone we find salvation.

To you, and to your Church, great King, We pledge our hearts’

oblation Until before your throne we sing In endless jubilation.

Gloria I Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Reading 1 - Ez 34:11-12, 15-17

Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the Lord GOD. The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly. As for you, my sheep, says the Lord GOD, I will judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats.

Reading 2 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28

Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. When everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

Gospel - Mt 25:31-46 Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right

and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."

Profession of Faith

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

Song of Praise: Whatsoever You Do Willard F. Jabusch

Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.

When I was hungry, you gave me to eat; When I was thirsty, you

gave me to drink. Now enter into the home of my Father.

When I was homeless, you opened your door; When I was naked,

you gave me your coat. Now enter into the home of my Father.

When I was weary, you helped me find rest; When I was anxious,

you calmed all my fears. Now enter into the home of my

Father.

When in a prison, you came to my cell; When on a sickbed, you

cared for my needs. Now enter into the home of my Father.

When I was laughed at, you stood by my side; When I was happy,

you shared in my joy. Now enter into the home of my Father.

© Music/text reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #735396-A. All rights re-served.



Facilities Faith Lift II Capital Campaign

News

We wish to thank our parishioners for their consistent

pledge payments to the Facilities Faith Lift II Campaign.

Our Pledge phase is now in the third and final year, and runs through June 30, 2021. All of the roofs have

now been completed, and we are very proud of the results. All of our FFL II Renovations would NOT be possible without your campaign contributions and dedication to the structural well-being of our parish. Plans have been finalized to move ahead with the remaining FFL II renovations to the exterior of the Narthex entrance, sidewalk area, landscaping, etc. very shortly Stay tuned for exciting details!

Our Pennies to Bricks campaign is a great way for our children to be involved. You are always most welcome to come into the Narthex to

deposit your coins into the container.

To date, the FFL II Pennies to Bricks program has brought in $5,871.13 worth of pennies!

The grand total for both FFL I and FFL II Pennies collected so far is $18,555.97!

Questions concerning your pledge can be directed to Gayle

Fontaine, Campaign Coordinator at the parish office

610-367-2371.

MONTHLY COLLECTION

Fiscal Year July 2020 to June 2021

Month: October 2020

Last October 2019 (4 weeks) This October 2020 (4 weeks)

$50,898.75 $49,004.25

Includes Online: $19,460.75 Includes Online: $19,380.75

FY 20-21 1st Qtr- Income/Expense Report

July 2020- through Sept.2020

Total Operating Income $220,809.00

Total Operating Expenses $173,371.00

Net Operating Excess / (Loss) $47,438.00

S t e w a r d s h i p

Pre-School Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. This school year marks the 36th year that St. Columbkill Preschool has offered quality education to children in Boyertown, PA & sur-rounding area. Our program provides learning experiences that are age and developmentally appropriate. Traditionally classes run from Labor Day week until the end of May. The preschool curriculum encompasses the social, emotional, physical and spiri-tual development of each child, while following the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards. Our program also includes monthly physical education classes led by YMCA instructors. Visit our Preschool web page for more Information at: https://stcolumbkill.org/preschool. You can also register your child (children) online. The $35 per child, non-refundable registration fee has been waived. For more information contact our Director, Caitlin Nickel at: [email protected] or call the parish office and leave her a message.

PreK 3: Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am or Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am PreK 4: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am or Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

P r e - S c h o o l

C a i t l i n N i c k e l , D i r e c t o r

A Note from the Director: After careful consideration, St. Columbkill Preschool has decided that it would be in the best in-terest of the students and staff to postpone the start date of the 2020-2021 preschool year until January 2021. While the decision to push the start of the school year back was not an easy one, we ultimately feel that it is best for the health and safety of the children and teach-ers. We are still accepting registrations for January 2021 for the 3 and 4 year old classes* and encourage those interested to reserve their child's spot as soon as possible as class sizes will be limited. Please contact Caitlin Nickel with any questions at 610-367-2371 or email [email protected].

* Monday-Wednesday-Friday 4 year old class is filled

Have you considered a Year-End Charitable Contribution?

If you itemize your deductions, making charita-ble contributions to your parish can decrease your tax bill. Donating a long-term appreciated asset such as a bond or stocks generally means that you do not have to pay capital gains, and you can take an income tax deduction for the full fair-market value.

Saint Columbkill currently has an account with TD Ameritrade, where parishioners can seam-lessly transfer assets over from their own ac-counts.

For those not itemizing, another smart year-end strategy is the Qualified Charitable Distri-bution (QCD). A QCD is generally a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of your IRA to an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. You must be at least age 70 ½ when the distribution is made. The maximum annual exclusion for QCDs is $100,000 per individual. These gifts to Saint Columbkill Church provide a lasting benefit to help our parish continue to serve those in need, and assure that necessary parish expenses can be met. For more informa-tion on these two valuable tax benefits, please consult your tax advisor or IRA Trustee. Our Parish Financial Officer Gayle Fontaine is also available to answer any general questions con-cerning this method of donation. Thank you in advance for your stewardship.

https://stcolumbkill.org/preschool.

https://stcolumbkill.org/preschool.



(Poor box located in the Narthex ~ helping those in need in our local community)

Find out more about us:

http://www.svdpusa.org/Assistance-Services

ALL ARE WELCOME: Join us for the Chil-dren’s Rosary prayer group at our parish online. This prayer group allows participa-tion of children of all ages, although the tar-get ages are from 4-14. Younger children and siblings are encouraged to come as well. This is a unique opportunity for the children of our parish to come together to pray. Adults are welcome and encouraged to come to the Children’s Rosary. They are the special “guardian angels” of this movement. Meetings will be held on zoom every Saturday at 10:00 A.M. No prior knowledge of the Rosary is needed and rosaries and prayer books will be provided. Hope you can join us. Contact Megan at (610) 310-5661 or [email protected].

OUR SENIOR GROUP

NEXT SENIOR GROUP MONTHLY MEET-

ING : To Be Announced

Contact: Donald Gilbert: 610-369-5950

Due to social distancing caused by the coronavirus, the

Prayer Shawl Ministry has not resumed monthly meetings. The ladies have continued to create their beautiful prayer shawls. Please be assured that

they are made with the utmost care and prayer, and are ready to be presented for those in need. To re-quest a shawl please call Judy at 610-367-0945 or con-tact the Church office. Thank you.

Are you HOMEBOUND-or-would just

WELCOME a friendly "HELLO"?

"FALL" is in the air - and WINTER won't be far

behind. If you are HOMEBOUND or just

LONELY - "A SPECIAL CONNECTION" is within

your reach!

YOU can begin receiving regular phone calls

or written notes from a member of our minis-

try. Contact Ginny Sherry at 484-802-3916 to

sign up for "A SPECIAL CONNECTION"!

We will welcome the chance to brighten your

days!! Feel free to share this with anyone who

would benefit from this ministry.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING Come strengthen your faith on Wed. evenings 7:15 PM. We are open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, scripture, music, joyfully praising the Lord. Scripture based teachings are given each week to help us live our Catholic faith. Let us intercede for your needs. For more info call Sue T. 610-367-4711 or email Don @ [email protected]. Meeting: Wednesdays at 7:15pm

Canasta Card Club meets every third Tuesday at 1:00

P.M. in Quinn Hall. All are welcome! To Be Announced

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship of individuals who through shared experience, strength and hope are recover-ing from compulsive overeating by working our Twelve Steps. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Come to the Ehst room any Monday at 12 noon to 1:00pm to inquire. (Please wear your masks—socially distanced seating)

P a r i s h N e w s & N e i g h b o r h o o d

We are planning a trip to be in Medjugorje for

the 40th Anniversary on June 25th, 2021. Join us! For information on this trip,

please contact Megan Repko 610-310-5661 or

[email protected]

Queen of Peace, Pray for Us. Dear children, I know that I am present in your lives and in your hearts. I feel your love, I hear your prayers and direct them to my Son. But, my children, according to motherly love, I desire to be in the lives of all of my children. I desire to gather all of my children around me, beneath my motherly mantle. This is why I am inviting you and calling you, apostles of my love, to help me. (Jan. 2, 2020)

H u m a n C o n c e r n s

LOVE LIGHTS: The Human Concerns Ministry will be

selling “Love Lights” after all Masses Novem-

ber 29 through December 13 for $4.00 each

in Quinn Hall. Love Lights may be purchased

“In Memory of a Special Loved One” or “In

Honor of Someone Special.” The love light dove is placed

on the tree in the narthex from the fourth Sunday of Ad-

vent through Epiphany Sunday. The person purchasing the

Love Light receives a beautiful Christmas card that may be

sent to the person they are honoring or shared with others

commemorating the memory of their loved one. Proceeds

from the love light sales will benefit the John Paul II Cen-

ter for Special Learning.

WARMING TREE GIFTS: The Human Concerns Ministry is

again sponsoring the annual “Warming Tree” November

28 through December 13. You may help to keep our

neighbors warm this winter by bringing new, unwrapped

gifts to put on or under the tree in the Narthex. The items

will be distributed to area families in need through the

Boyertown Area Multi-Service. Suggested new items in-

clude baby sleepers, pajamas, mittens, gloves, socks, blan-

kets, sweatshirts, sweatpants, or other warm clothing.

Thank you for sharing your love with your neighbor!

mailto:[email protected]



Jason Almond, Petty Officer Seaman Recruit Steve Hoffa SPC Jeremy Larson Jonathan Taylor Staff Sgt. Robert Preston USN Petty Officer Joseph Scarberry, Jr. Lance Corporal David Vogler Sergeant Brian Weber Sergeant Jason Emerich Sergeant David O’Brien CDR Brian Blair USN Petty Officer Jennifer McBride Lt. Steve Rohe Sergeant Jesse Miele USN Petty Officer Stephanie McBride SPC Kyle Laskoskie 1st Lieutenant Eric Antonucci Lt. Andrew Moyer, USN Airman Josh Bartman Airman Morghan Poitras Staff Sergeant Joshua Taylor USMC USN MA Second Class Petty Officer (SW) Matthew R. Goldschmidt

Senior Airman Corey Kelch Captain Zachary Bregovi Lance Corporal Andrew J. Carpenter E-5 Sergeant Ray Fazio E-4 Specialist Haley Fazio E-6 Staff Sergeant Billy Beuch SFC Ommannan Gonzalez LTJG Daniel Patti, USN CPT Joseph Patti, USA SPC Cole Keenan Staff Sgt Anthony DeVito Sgt Amy Exum Sgt. Mark Bergstresser Sgt. Billy Beuch USA Matthew Psota USN Petty Officer 3 Pvt. Kellie O’Brien Andrew Fronheiser, Lt. Air Force

Please Pray for the following Intentions: For Our Family Members in the Military

Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts that they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord & Savior. Amen.

E M M A N U E L M U S I C M I N I S T R Y : Do you play the

flute, oboe, violin, cello, or other instrument? WE NEED YOU!

Student or Adult, EMMANUEL needs musicians to make a joyful

noise on Sundays at 11:00 Mass. Please call Kathy at 610-741-

4546. (To be announced)

Children’s Choir If you have a child who would like to join the

Children’s Choir, please contact Carolyn Quinn at [email protected] Practices are Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:00. The children’s choir sings once a month at

the Children’s Mass. TO BE ANNOUNCED IGNITE: The youth of our church have been singing/praising at Mass once a month during the school year for the past 3 years.

Ignite was started by a student and her friends. We are inviting anyone who enjoys more contemporary music to join this year! Masses are once a month on Saturday night at 5:00. (To be an-

nounced) Along with one rehearsal per month on the Sunday before the Mass. Let’s keep this going!! Please Contact Carolyn Quinn at [email protected]

Look for the Insert Flyer in next weekend’s Bulletin, with full details on the annual K of C, PAR recycling event for old electronics and small appliances, Saturday, December 5th,

from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Church parking lot. ------------------------------------------------------------------

It has been a St. Columbkill tradition to send Christmas cards, greetings and prayers to those selflessly serving our

country and unable to be home for Christmas. The Knights are updating our parish’s list to keep them in our prayers by sending Christmas cards and greetings. If you know a member of our military who will be away for

Christmas, please forward their name and military address to Joe and Anne McClelland at:

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The Knights of St. Columbkill Council #16544 wish all of our Parish family a warm and safe Thanksgiving!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We always welcome new Knights to join us. If you would like

to learn more about or sign-up with our Knights of Columbus Council, talk to any St. Columbkill

Knight or visit our website:

https://kofc16544.org

K n i g h t s o f C o l u m b u s

M u s i c C o r n e r

Adult Choir - Yes, there is an adult choir that sings many Sundays at the 9am Mass! We concentrate on Advent, Christmas and Lent seasons, as well as Easter, Mother's Day and Pentecost, and a few other Sundays for good measure. No audition, no need to read music! We practice many Sundays after the 9am Mass. Once and done for the week! Come check us out in the Ehst room (downstairs)! Contact Deb Maskrey at [email protected] for a schedule or with any questions. To Be Announced Cantors/Leaders of Song - our ranks have dwindled with the graduation of many of our youth cantors, and we need to increase the number of cantors for scheduling. Support is available by means of practice sessions with the organist/accompanist. This is a great opportunity for youth grades 7 and up to serve the parish community. It is also a great opportunity for parents to set the example for children by serving as a leader of song. Contact Deb Maskrey at [email protected] with questions or for more information, or chat with one of our current cantors! Put your piano lessons to good use! The children's choir and the adult choir of the parish could use an accompanist. Contact Caro-lyn Quinn for children's choir information and Deb Maskrey for the adult choir.




Y o u t h G r o u p ( 7 t h - 1 2 t h G r )

H e a t h e r S h a i n l i n e St. Francis Academy Full Day Pre-Kindergarten 4-yr-old Pro-gram and Full Day Kindergarten Program will continue and is

open for registrations for the 2020-21 school year! Registration forms and information can be found on the school website www.sfabally.org Please contact Mrs. Caro-lyn Graczyk at the MBS rectory office 610-845-2460 or [email protected] for informa-tion.

S t F r a n c i s E a r l y L e a r n i n g C e n t e r

Rediscover the Love in Your marriage! Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. If you know anyone who could benefit from this program please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills & to

increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. For information contact the Family Life Center of Malvern. www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215.766.3944 or 800.470.2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Weekly YG events

Testament Tuesday with Fr. Kevin via Zoom at 7pm:

Meeting ID: 869 1277 7391 and Password: bible

Worship Wednesday Teen Adoration with Heather in the

chapel 6-7pm

Saturday Rosary on zoom with the Repko’s at 10am:

Meeting ID: 488 598 630 and Password: Rosary

Sunday Rosary in the church with Megan at 10:15am

Next fundraiser… Poinsettias!: The Youth Group is selling

poinsettias from Glick's Greenhouse in Oley, PA. They

come in MANY colors. Order your holiday plants now!

All poinsettias are $12.00 each. Orders are due by Sun-

day, November 22nd- no late orders will be accepted.

Pickup is after all Masses on December 5th and 6th. Any

questions, contact Heather Shainline at youth-

[email protected]

Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets The Youth Leadership

Council has 10 Breast Cancer Awareness bracelets left.

Each bracelet is $1. If you would like to purchase one,

please contact Heather! All money raised will be donated

to a charity.

Coming up….

Salsa pickup… TBD… again, sorry for the delay

Sunday, November 22nd- Turkey Olympics

December 5 and 6- poinsettia pick ups after all

Masses

Sunday December 13th- YG meeting 12:15-2:15

Flame of Love Prayer Cenacle at St. Columbkill on Monday morning following the 9 am Mass. Please join us in the EHST room (located in the basement) at 9:30 am on Mon-days. The prayer centers around saving all souls in the world for Jesus and His earthly mission. The Blessed

Mother helps us to intercede with Jesus in the redemption of all peo-ples, even the most hardened sinners. Please join us for this very important Mission of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. For more information contact Michelle White: [email protected].

For information on our PREP program, visit our website www.stcolumbkill.org or call the Parish office

at 610-367-2371.

R e l i g i o u s E d u c a t i o n - P R E P C o n n i e B o y e r , D i r e c t o r

WEEKEND WARRIORS NEEDED FOR MARY’S ARMY: “Love the Madonna and pray the Rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.” St Padre Pio

Opportunities to pray the Rosary every weekend:

Saturday at 9 am in the chapel

Saturday at 10 am via Zoom Meeting ID: 488 598 630; Password: Rosary

NEW: Sunday 10:15 in the church

No experience needed. Join us when you can. All ages welcome!!

Giving Thanks for Our Blessings St. Columbkill Foreign Missions Ministry Clean Water for Haiti Sunday, November 22, 2020 Pickup between 3:30-5:30 pm

LAOH The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians are having their annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale! Come get your holiday goodies after ALL Masses on November 21st and 22nd. Tables will be socially dis-tanced and all baked goods will be wrapped. We ask that you do NOT pick up items you are purchasing. There will be LAOH members available with gloves to handle all food items and place them into a bag for you. Thank you for your support of the good works of the LAOH!

Here’s how to say Happy Thanksgiving in Irish Gaelic: Lá an Altaithe sona daoibh!! (/Law on Awl-tee-ha sun-ah deev/)

Our next meeting will be our Christmas dinner. Please let Kathy know if you are attending!




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S a i n t C o l u m b k i l l P a r i s h M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t We are a Catholic community drawing people to follow Jesus and

His message of love.

St. Columbkill Pre-K is now participating in the Amazon Smile Program! Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible

AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Please support

St. Columbkill Pre-K by shopping AmazonSmile and by choos-ing St. Columbkill Church as your

charitable organization.

Widow and Widowers Grief Support : The next “REACH OUT” session will be November 22 nd at MBS, Fr Schneider Hall. The following meeting will December 13 th at St Columbkill’s Church in the Office Meeting Room. Both are at 1 PM. We ask for all to pray for the families who are searching for the mean-ing of Holidays without their loved ones. Our “Reach Out” ses-sions can help by bringing the tools needed to meet the chal-lenges ahead. For more information and for anyone who has suffered a loss of any o ne close to them, please call Dn. Mike Boyle at 484-336-9849. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) If you or someone you know would like more information about the Catholic faith or if you are a baptized Catholic but have not received your first Communion or Confirmation RCIA is tailored for you.! Contact Margaret Chovanes at [email protected] or 610-248-2172 with questions or concerns.

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: Many thanks to those who

have made a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Mak-

ing a six-month pledge to the Appeal allows you to maxi-

mize the amount that you may give by making monthly

payments. For example, a $120 gift to the Appeal may be

setup with six $20 installments. Remember, every gift

counts, no matter how small. Your generosity funds the

annual budget for 6 important Diocesan ministries in our

area. You can make your gift online at FaithHopeCharity-

Gives.org.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION ~ A JOURNEY: We are all on a journey and life is about going on the journey, not the getting there. It is in the seeking, questioning, and dreaming in our inner knowledge that we will find the Divine and find what is holy. This is how we will discover a way. a truth, and a light. A proven way to continue this journey is through spiritual direction. If interested in exploring this process please call Kevin Martin, O.F.S, M.S. at: 610-310- 7077 or Peg Choinski at 610-850-1869 or email Peg at [email protected]. All inquiries are confidential.

SAVE the DATE … Sunday – December 13, 2020 8AM – 12PM

WHERE? St. Philip Neri Church Parish Hall 1325 Klinerd Road Pennsburg 18073

TAKE-OUT BREAKFAST SANDWICHES: Egg & Cheese w/Bacon or Sausage,

served on a Bagel $3.00 each Home Fries: $1.00

8 oz. cup Creamed Chipped Beef $3.00

Coffee: $1.00 Be sure to share with family/friends! Questions/more information? Contact Bill @

215.896.5949 ALL CDC Guidelines will be in place.

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