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ST COLUMBA'S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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A Holy Place Where Love Is Found, Where All Are Named, & Where Hearts Are Freed to Change the World.
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Sunday, May 4 - 3 Easter 7:45 a Rite I Mass 9:00 a Low Mass 10:10 a Sunday School 11:15 a Choral Mass 3:00 p Newcomer Reception 5:00 p Middle School EYC 6:00 p EYC Dinner 7:00 p Sr High EYC
Wednesday, May 7
5:15 p Chorister Rehearsal
Thursday, May 8 9:30 a Holy Folders
6:00 p Rainbow Village
Outreach Event 7:00 p Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, May 11- 4 Easter
7:45 a Rite I Mass
9:00 a Low Mass
10:10 a Sunday School
11:15 a Confirmation Mass 5:00 p Middle School EYC
6:00 p EYC Dinner
7:00 p Senior High EYC
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The Parish Post
The 3rd Week of Easter / 3 & 4 May 2014
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Summer Mass Schedule
Begins May 25 (Labor Day Weekend)
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May 25 - August 10
We begin our Summer Mass schedule on Sunday, May 25 and continue through Sunday August 10. We return to our regular schedule, Sunday August 17 and Sunday school begins September 7 (Rally Sunday).
May 25-August 10- 8:30 am - Rite I Mass (said Mass; no music; no incense)
- 10:00 am - Rite II Mass
Coffee Hour from 9:15-10 and from 11:00-11:45; Third Sunday breakfast continues during the Summer from 9:15-10:00. Sunday school ends May 18 (Youth Sunday) and then the following Sunday we begin our Summer schedule.
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Attention Graduates!
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Youth Sunday - Graduate Recognition May 18 @ 11:15 am
Calling all High School and College graduates: if you're graduating this May, send your name, school, and plans for after graduation to the parish office by Tuesday, May 13. We'll honor all graduates in the bulletin on Youth Sunday, May 18 at the 11:15 Mass. You can submit graduation information to Daniel via email or by calling the parish office: (770) 888-4464x 8003. If you have any questions, please contact Easton.
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Confirmation @ St. Columba's
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Sunday, May 11 at 11:15 am
 Bishop Whitmore will be with us once again on Sunday May 11 (Mother's Day) to receive and confirm 23 teenagers and adults. After several months of preparation, prayer, and study, these teenagers and adults will make their profession of faith and confirm the promises of their baptisms. This is an exciting and inspiring liturgy and a tremendous moment in the lives of these St. Columbans. Following the 11:15 Mass, a reception for the confirmands and Bishop Whitmore will take place in the Narthex. All are invited.
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Sunday, May 18 @ 9:00 and 11:15 am
11:15 - Senior Recognition& Teacher Recognition
12:30 - Parish Luncheon
Sunday May 18 will mark the end of another great year of Sunday school in the parish and will be Youth Sunday. In thanksgiving for our growing youth ministries in our parish, we will feature middle and high school teenagers in all aspects of our worship and fellowship this Sunday at both the 9 and 11:15 am Masses, with graduating senior James Bronk preaching.
During the 11:15 Mass, we will recognize our graduating high school and college seniors, present them with a gift, and wish them Godspeed as they prepare for the next steps in their journey.
Then, beginning at 12:30, everyone is invited to stay for a parish luncheon. The Knights of Columba will be at the grill and lunch will be served on the grounds and in the narthex.
Finally, this Sunday will be a chance to thank all of our wonderful teachers for another fantastic year of Sunday school. We will recognize all teachers at the 11:15 Mass as well.
Mark your calendars now and join us this Sunday as we give thanks for all the amazing things God is doing in our lives and in our parish!
NOTE: Since we will have a parish-wide luncheon on May 18 we will not have our usual 3rd Sunday breakfast in May. We will resume our 3rd Sunday breakfasts in June.
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Save the Date: VBS 2014
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June 16-20, 2014 from 9:00 am - 12:00 n
Save the date ... or just go ahead and register early while there are still spaces available.
This year's theme "Weird Animals" will focus on the awesome and unique way Jesus loves each and everyone of us. A week filled with song, Bible stories, games, and projects, children will grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God. VBS is open to children Pre-K through 6th grade and middle school and high school teenagers are asked to help as crew leaders or program leads. Ginger Walker and Christine Burrell will be coordinating the week this year. If you have any questions, please speak with Ginger or Christine.
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Outreach Ministry News
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Great month, St. Columba's!! We collected 291 pounds of food with the April food drive, which was delivered to Emmaus House. We will be providing May's donations to The Place of Forsyth County, collecting food each week leading up to the 3rd Sunday of the month (May 18th - Breakfast Sunday) which is the official collection day for the month - let's head into summer with a big collection!! Biggest needs are canned soups and vegetables, peanut butter, and anything that can be stored for a long period of time. Donations can be placed in the tub located next to the welcome table in the narthex. Please begin or continue to help in this effort to assist local families in need - as always, thank you!
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ECW & EYC Combined Outreach Project
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Mother's Day with Rainbow Village
Thursday, May 8
On Thursday, May 8th from 6:00pm-8:00pm, St. Columba's ECW and EYC will host a Mother's dinner for the deserving mothers of Rainbow Village at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian church located at 3700 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth. The dinner will offer our church community the opportunity to rejoice in Rainbow Village's success, while enjoying great fellowship and fun through service. We would like to offer you the opportunity to help us make this event a huge success in several ways:
- Be an Event Sponsor (100% of your tax deductible gift will go toward the dinner, crafts & dinner for the children, and special gifts for the moms)
- Donate Goods and/or Services (Donate specific items from our list - see our display at church this Sunday)
- Pray for the Mothers of Rainbow Village (commit to lift up and pray daily for one of the wonderful moms)
>> Click Here to learn more about the ECW/EYC
Outreach Project and how you can help!
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Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30pm
Holy Oldies will gather next on Saturday, April 26 at 6:30 pm at Aberdeen Clubhouse. If you and/or your spouse is 55 or over, you're warmly invited to attend this lively, fun fellowship group! Bring an appetizer to share, any preferred adult beverage if you so choose, and $5.00 to cover the costs of the facility rental. A sign up sheet is on the Welcome Table. Questions: Contact Linda Sammons ( via email) or call the parish office.
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