Updates from St. Columba - May 15-16

 

May 16, 2021 ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter

 

Entrance: 

1.   Let the earth rejoice and sing, Alleluia! At the triumph of our King, Alleluia!

Who ascends from mortal sight, Alleluia! Reigns now at our Father’s right, Alleluia!

2.           Christ who died upon a tree, Alleluia! Now shall reign eternally,  Alleluia!

Christ who saved our fallen race, Alleluia! Takes  in Heav’n his rightful place, Alleluia! 

 

Presentation: 

1.      Be joyful, Mary, heav'nly Queen, 

          Gaude, María!

          Your grief is changed to joy serene,

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

 

2.      The Son you bore by heaven's grace, 

          Gaude, María!

          Did by his death our guilt erase,

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

 

3.      The Lord has risen from the dead, 

          Gaude, María!

          He rose in glory as he said, 

          Alleluia! 

            Laetáre, O María!

 

4.      Now pray to God, O Virgin fair, 

          Gaude, María!

          That he our souls to heaven bear, 

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

Text:  Regina caeli, jubila; Latin, 17th C.; tr. anon. in  Psallite,  1901

 

Communion: A New Commandment #300 in the Missalette

Refrain: I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you, as I have loved you.

1.   This is my will, my one command, that love should dwell among you all. This is my will, that you should love as I have shown that I love you.

2.   No greater love that one can have than that one die to save one’s friends. You are my friends if you obey what I command that you should do.

3.   I call you now no longer slaves; no slave knows all the Master does. I call you friends, for all I hear the Father say you hear from me.

4.   You chose not me, but I chose you, that you should go and bear much fruit. I chose you out that you in me should bear much fruit that will abide.

5.   All that you ask my Father dear for my name’s sake you shall receive. This is my will, my one command, that love should dwell in each, in all.

 

Recessional:

1.   Sing we triumphant hymns of praise to greet our Lord these festive days, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Who by a road before untrod ascended to the throne of God, Alleluia, Alleluia...

2.           In wond’ring awe his faithful band upon the Mount of Olives stand. Alleluia, Alleluia!

            And with the Virgin Mother see their Lord ascend in majesty. Alleluia, Alleluia…

 

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PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK

The Vicar General for the Archdiocese of New York has not changed our COVID guidelines for church. You will be informed when changes are made. Thanks for your patience during this challenging time.

 

SPECIAL COLLECTION – CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

There will be a special collection THIS WEEKEND for the Church in Central and Easter Europe. Please remember that we are taking only one collection, so make sure your gift is in an envelope marked “Central and Eastern Europe.” Thank you for your generosity.

 

PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council serves as a consultative group for our Pastor, Father Michael in the pastoral care of the parish.  He often runs questions past the Council, and the Council, in turn, serves as a voice for parishioners. They are a valuable resource for him. The Council meets generally on the 2^nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Terms are three years for adults, and teens for one year. Nominations for the Council will be taken THIS WEEKEND. You can fill out a card in the narthex or email your nomination to rectory@stcolumbaonline.org. Those nominated (adults and teens) must be registered members of the parish, fully initiated in the Faith, and living their Faith in accord with Catholic teachings. Teens must be in High School and have received Confirmation.

 

VBS – CATHOLIC KIDS CAMP

We plan to offer an in-person VBS program called Catholic Kids Camp this summer on July 12-16. As Deacon Reilly has retired, a new Director has been chosen. We are excited that Sister Cherree Ann Power, one of our Resurrection Sisters, will direct our program. Sister has over 44 years of experience in Catholic Education. Catholic Kids Camp will be supported by our Religious Education Office, so Sister Marie Pappas will also be involved. Planning has begun and we will announce the details soon! Stay tuned!

 

RICE BOWLS – FINAL CALL!

It is time to return your Rice Bowls! Please bring them to Mass. All donations will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your generosity.

 

YOUTH MINISTER INTERVIEWS

We are currently interviewing for the position of Youth Minister for our High School Youth Group. Meetings are generally held on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturday each month after the 5:30 pm Mass. There is a stipend. If you would like to be interviewed, please submit your resume to Father Michael.

 

OBERAMMERGAU – AUSTRIA AND BAVARIA 2022 WITH FATHER MICHAEL

Pilgrimage packages for the 2022 Oberammergau Passion Play are now available for a limited time! In 2020, the famed performance depicting the Passion of Christ, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the globe, had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Now, it is harder to get tickets for the 2022 performance than ever before!

Peter's Way Tours still has space available on our PILGRIMAGE July 28 – August 6, 2022 to the once-a-decade event. Join us and attend a showing that has been re-scheduled, something that has happened only a handful of times in the play's long history. This will indeed be a special and historic pilgrimage that few people ever get to make! Here is a graced opportunity to pray for us and for our world, enjoying along the way wonderful shrines and sights.

For more information call Father Michael or contact Peter’s Way Tours (note – if the dates do not work for you there are other tours to choose from) peter@petersway.com or 800-225-7662.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

Due to COVID, each parish will have their own Memorial Day Mass this year. Join us here at St. Columba on Monday, May 31 at 8:00 am as we pray for those who made the Supreme Sacrifice for our country and our freedoms.

 

 

CARDINAL’S APPEAL

We are happy to announce that St. Columba has reached the assigned goal of the Cardinal’s Appeal. Thank you so much! Outstanding! Now, any amount received over our parish goal will include a rebate to St. Columba. If you have not done so already, please consider donating to the Appeal. Any gift, large or small, is deeply appreciated.

 

Cardinal’s Appeal 2021 as of May 7, 2021

Parish Goal - $97,000.00

Pledged - $115,412.00

Number of Gifts – 430

Average Gift - $268.40

Updates - Ascension Thursday - May 11-14

 

ASCENSION THURSDAY

This Thursday is Ascension Thursday, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be offered on Wednesday at 5:30 pm and on Thursday at 7:00 am, 12:00 noon and at 7:30 pm.

 

ADORATION SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Tuesday – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Wednesday – No Adoration (Mass at 5:30pm)

Thursday – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Mass at 7:30 pm)

Friday – No Adoration (Missa Cantata and Wedding Rehearsal)

 

MISSA CANTATA ON FRIDAY

All are welcome to join us at St. Columba Church this Friday, May 14th, at 5:00pm for a Missa Cantata, or “Sung Mass,” in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Fr. Louis Masi, Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill, will celebrate this Mass for the Friday after the Ascension of our Lord with the Commemoration of St. Boniface of Tarsus.

 

 

Ascension Thursday May 13, 2021

(Music for Masses Wednesday 5:30 pm and Thursday 7:30 pm)

 

Entrance:

1.      Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!

          To his throne above the skies; Alleluia!

          Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv’n, Alleluia!

          Now ascends the highest heav'n. Alleluia!

 

2.      There the glorious triumph waits; Alleluia!

          Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia!

          Christ has conquered death and sin; Alleluia!

          Take the King of glory in! Alleluia!

Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.; st. 5 from The New Century Hymnal, © 1992, The Pilgrim Press

 

Presentation:

1.      Come down, O Love divine,

          Seek now this soul of mine,

          And visit it with your own ardor glowing;

          O Comforter, draw near,

          Within my heart appear,

          And kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.

 

2.      O let it freely burn,

          Till earthly passions turn

          To dust and ashes in its heat consuming;

          And let your glorious light

          Shine ever on my sight,

          And clothe me round, the while my path illuming.

 

3.      And so the yearning strong,

          With which the soul will long,

          Shall far outpass the power of human telling;

          For none can guess Love’s grace

          Till it become the place

          Wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling.

Text: Discendi, Amor Santo; Bianco da Siena, d.c. 1434; tr. by Richard F. Littledale, 1833-1890

 

Communion:

1.      You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd. 

          You, Lord, are both prince and slave. 

          You, peacemaker and sword-bringer 

          Of the way you took and gave. 

          You, the everlasting instant; 

          You whom we both scorn and crave.

 

2.      Clothed in light upon the mountain, 

          Stripped of might upon the cross, 

          Shining in eternal glory, 

          Beggar’d by a soldier’s toss. 

          You, the everlasting instant; 

          You, who are both gift and cost.

 

3.      You, who walk each day beside us, 

          Sit in power at God’s side. 

          You, who preach a way that’s narrow, 

          Have a love that reaches wide. 

          You, the everlasting instant; 

          You, who are our pilgrim guide.

 

4.      Worthy is our earthly Jesus! 

          Worthy is our cosmic Christ! 

          Worthy your defeat and vict’ry. 

          Worthy still your peace and strife. 

          You, the everlasting instant; 

          You, who are our death and life.

Text: Christus Paradox, Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993, © 1991, GIA Publications, Inc.  

 

Recessional: 

1.      Sing we triumphant hymns of praise

         To greet our Lord these festive days,

         Alleluia, Alleluia!

        Who by a road before untrod

        Ascended to the throne of God,

        Alleluia, Alleluia…

2.     In wond’ring awe his faithful band

       Upon the Mount of Olives stand. 

       Alleluia, Alleluia!

       And with the Virgin Mother see

       Their Lord ascend in majesty.

       Alleluia,Alleluia,...

 

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OBERAMMERGAU – AUSTRIA AND BAVARIA 2022 WITH FATHER MICHAEL

Pilgrimage packages for the 2022 Oberammergau Passion Play are now available for a limited time! In 2020, the famed performance depicting the Passion of Christ, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from across the globe, had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Now, it is harder to get tickets for the 2022 performance than ever before!

Peter's Way Tours still has space available on our PILGRIMAGE July 28 – August 6, 2022 to the once-a-decade event. Join us and attend a showing that has been re-scheduled, something that has happened only a handful of times in the play's long history. This will indeed be a special and historic pilgrimage that few people ever get to make! Here is a graced opportunity to pray for us and for our world, enjoying along the way wonderful shrines and sights.

For more information call Father Michael or contact Peter’s Way Tours (note – if the dates do not work for you there are other tours to choose from) peter@petersway.com or 800-225-7662.

Updates from St. Columba - May 8-9, 2021

 

Sixth Sunday of Easter ~ May 9, 2021

 

Entrance:
1.      Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing;

          You reign now in splendor with Jesus our King.

 

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria.

Ave, Ave, Maria.

         

5.      The angels rejoiced when you brought forth God's Son;

          Your joy is the joy of all ages to come.

 

7.      In glory forever now close to your Son,

          All ages will praise you for all God has done.

Text: St. 1, Jeremiah Cummings, 1814-1866, alt.; sts. 2-7, Brian Foley, 1919-2000, © 1971, Faber Music Ltd.

 

Presentation:

1.      Be joyful, Mary, heav'nly Queen, 

          Gaude, María!

          Your grief is changed to joy serene,

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

 

2.      The Son you bore by heaven's grace, 

          Gaude, María!

          Did by his death our guilt erase,

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

 

3.      The Lord has risen from the dead, 

          Gaude, María!

          He rose in glory as he said, 

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

 

4.      Now pray to God, O Virgin fair, 

          Gaude, María!

          That he our souls to heaven bear, 

          Alleluia! 

          Laetáre, O María!

Text:  Regina caeli, jubila; Latin, 17th C.; tr. anon. in  Psallite,  1901

 

Communion:

 A New Commandment #300 in the Missalette

Refrain: I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you, as I have loved you.

1.   This is my will, my one command, that love should dwell among you all. This is my will, that you should love as I have shown that I love you.

2.   No greater love that one can have than that one die to save one’s friends. You are my friends if you obey what I command that you should do.

3.   I call you now no longer slaves; no slave knows all the Master does. I call you friends, for all I hear the Father say you hear from me.

4.   You chose not me, but I chose you, that you should go and bear much fruit. I chose you out that you in me should bear much fruit that will abide.

5.   All that you ask my Father dear for my name’s sake you shall receive. This is my will, my one command, that love should dwell in each, in all.

 

Recessional:

1.      Joyful, joyful, we adore you,

          God of glory, Lord of love;

          Hearts unfold like flow'rs before you,

          Opening to the sun above.

          Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;

          Drive the dark of doubt away;

          Giver of immortal gladness,

          Fill us with the light of day!

 

3.      You are giving and forgiving,

          Ever blessing, ever blest,

          Wellspring of the joy of living,

          Ocean depth of happy rest!

          God our Father, Christ our brother,

          Let your light upon us shine;

          Teach us how to love each other,

          Lift us to the joy divine.

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MOTHER’S DAY
Today is Mother’s Day. May God bless our Mothers! A Novena of Masses will be offered for our mothers, both living and deceased. Mother’s Day cards and Intention envelopes are available in the church. Please write your Intentions on the envelope and mail it, drop it in the collection or drop it in one of our drop boxes.

 

MAY CROWNING

All Masses this weekend will begin with a May Crowning by our First Communicants. They have been invited to wear their First Communion outfits and bring a flower for Mary.

 

ASCENSION THURSDAY

This Thursday is Ascension Thursday, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be offered on Wednesday at 5:30 pm and on Thursday at 7:00 am, 12:00 noon and at 7:30 pm.

 

ROSARY ALTAR MEETING

The Rosary Altar Society of St. Denis, St. Columba and St. Kateri will meet Monday, May 10 at 6:30 pm outdoors at the Pavilion at the Rec Area of East Fishkill by the creek and bathrooms. There are picnic tables but you may also bring a chair. Wear a face mask. New members welcome!

DONATIONS FOR INDIA

India is facing a massive surge in the virus. Cardinal Dolan invites parishes to collect funds which will be sent to the “Catholic Near East Welfare Association” a papal humanitarian relief agency which is already working in India to assist all regardless of their faith. Please put your donation in an envelope marked “India” and drop it in the collection this weekend or mail it or place it in one of our drop boxes. (Checks made out to St. Columba – one check will be sent from the parish). In recent years, our summer priests have all come from India. This is a good way to say thanks for their service.

PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council serves as a consultative group for our Pastor, Father Michael in the pastoral care of the parish.  He often runs questions past the Council, and the Council, in turn, serves as a voice for parishioners. They are a valuable resource for him. The Council meets generally on the 2^nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Terms are three years for adults, and teens for one year. Nominations for the Council will be taken the weekends of May 16 and 23. You can fill out a card in the narthex or email your nomination to rectory@stcolumbaonline.org. Those nominated (adults and teens) must be registered members of the parish, fully initiated in the Faith, and living their Faith in accord with Catholic teachings. Teens must be in High School and have received Confirmation.

 

OUR COLLECTION HAS RETURNED

Our ushers and greeters have begun to take collections. One collection basket will remain at the entrance for your convenience. Other ways to give to St. Columba include WeShare, E-Giving or by mailing your donation. Thank you for your generosity to your parish. NOTE – we have decided that when there is a special collection, you should drop a separate envelope in the first collection. There will be only one collection taken at any Mass.

 

VBS – CATHOLIC KIDS CAMP

We plan to offer an in-person VBS program called Catholic Kids Camp this summer on July 12-16. As Deacon Reilly has retired, a new Director has been chosen. We are excited that Sister Cherree Ann Power, one of our Resurrection Sisters, will direct our program. Sister has over 44 years of experience in Catholic Education. Catholic Kids Camp will be supported by our Religious Education Office, so Sister Marie Pappas will also be involved. Planning has begun and we will announce the details soon! Stay tuned!

 

RICE BOWLS

It is time to return your Rice Bowls! Please bring them to Mass. All donations will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your generosity.

 

LOCAL FIRES AND ASSISTANCE

There have been some tragic house fires recently, and some parishioners have been affected. If you would like to help them, the best way to do so is to provide gift cards so that food, clothing, and household items can be purchased. Please – no cash. Please mail or drop your gift cards (like Shoprite, Kohls, Walmart etc.) off at the church office and we will get them to our parishioners in need.

 

YOUTH MINISTER INTERVIEWS

We are currently interviewing for the position of Youth Minister for our High School Youth Group. Meetings are generally held on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturday each month after the 5:30 pm Mass. There is a stipend. If you would like to be interviewed, please submit your resume to Father Michael.

 

BAPTISM PREP PROGRAM NEW LEADERSHIP

We are grateful to Deacon Bill Alvarado, who has for many years overseen our Baptism Preparation Program. He is now stepping down and has passed the reigns to Deacon Dennis McCormack. Deacon Dennis is now the initial point of contact for any families who wish to have a Baptism at St. Columba. He can be reached at 845-227-8380 x13 or at baptisms@stcolumbaonline.org

 

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES AT ST. COLUMBA – LAST CALL

Couples celebrating their 25^th, 50^th or 60^th Wedding Anniversaries are invited to Mass on Saturday, May 22 at 11:30 am. Sign up now for Mass and for your special Certificate by calling the church office 227-8380. When we find out how many couples are attending, we will be able to tell you how many guests you can invite.