Cardinal
Dolan has asked priests to make available the Sacrament of Reconciliation on
Friday, June 19, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. At St. Columba, we will
offer Confessions from 8:30 am (after morning Mass) to 9:30 am (cutoff is 10:00
am due to the last day of school and a funeral) and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. As
always, during this pandemic, we will be in the side parking lot. If the
weather does not cooperate, we will be in the corners of the church. Please
wear a mask.
It was
wonderful to see so many parishioners last weekend! I am grateful to all who
helped us get ready for outdoor Mass and to all who made donations toward the
necessary equipment. Special thanks to Pat Moore and his team of ushers and
greeters as well as Mary Ann Servidio and her medical team – outstanding job!
We will stay
outdoors as much as possible for Mass this summer. We will send Flock Notes
when we need to move indoors. While outdoors, feel free to wear a hat (perhaps
men can remove theirs during the Consecration). Also, bring a sun umbrella if
you wish – just keep it low and try not to block views.
The music
tent is up. We still await the outdoor wireless sound system with 4 speakers.
We can connect a keyboard to it. We played with a radio transmitter today. Soon
we hope to transmit to your car radio.
Most of the TV equipment is here. Camera wires will be run this Friday. Today
we received another fantastic donation of $5,000 toward all this equipment. Wow!
Thanks so much!
If you would
like Holy Water, bring a bottle filled with water to any Mass. We will be happy
to bless it after Communion.
We hope to
resume Communion Calls soon. Some training is required. Visits will be very
brief, even taking place at the door for safety. We invite all Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion who wish to assist with home visits to a Training Session on
Tuesday, June 23 after the 7:00 pm Mass. We will meet in church. A few
parishioners have received permission from myself or Father Connolly to bring
Holy Communion to a family member. During this time of pandemic, when you come
up to receive Holy Communion, open your pyx first, then receive Holy Communion
yourself.
We had our
first Funeral Mass in three months here on Monday. Due to seating restrictions,
we see that it is necessary to have two greeters/ushers at each Funeral Mass to
assist with seating. If you would like to be placed on the volunteer call list
for funerals, email rectory@stcolumbaonline.org
or call Laura at the parish office.
The Parish
Office is now open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We request that
you make an appointment before visiting. We often have appointments with
visitors outside. Each desk is now equipped with glass for safety. Call now to
make arrangements for Mass Intentions. Mass Intentions from now until Labor Day
– One Intention per Mass. Father’s Day Cards and Intention envelopes are available
in the church.
The St.
Joseph Statue for Ryan Lugo’s Eagle Project has been ordered. Thanks to all who
made donations! Ryan wants to start his project soon. It will honor Richie
Scampoli and will be a place of prayer for all who visit our Adoration Chapel
and the Bishop Dom Room.
Young Adult
Ministry of the ADNY is sponsoring a “Love and Responsibility Series” beginning
Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30 pm on CatholicNYC Facebook Live. Live talks and music
followed by zoom social. June 23 features Matt Lozano and Tori Harris. More
info: Facebook.com/LoveandResponsibilityNYC.
