Notes from Father Michael – April 24, 2020
A reminder that our weekend liturgy schedule is posted on
our website. Please direct fellow parishioners and friends to it and encourage
them to sign up for Flock Notes to stay up to date - stcolumbaonline.org
Sad news from our Sisters – Jubilee has died. Those who have
pets know they often become part of our families, and their loss is deeply felt.
I imagine that few dogs received the love and care that Jubilee did. Jubilee
was a joy. May the Lord comfort our Sisters.
We had our first Zoom staff meeting. It went rather well and
gave us a chance to check in on one another. Most continue to work hard from
home. I hope to have meetings with the Parish Council and Finance Council soon.
Bishop Colacicco tells me his email has been hacked and
someone is using it to ask for money. Please be reminded that neither he nor
our clergy would ever ask for money in a personal appeal. Please, NEVER RESPOND
to something like that. If you ever receive a suspicious email connected with
St. Columba, never hesitate to call, and confirm it first.
A glitch with sound at livestream Mass this am. Thanks for
understanding! We are doing our best with basic technology and sometimes there
will be glitches! Father Connolly taught me another way to connect sound to my iPhone
so hopefully that will help.
Our American Bishops will join the Canadian Bishops in
consecrating the faithful to Mary, Mother of the Church on May 1 at 3:00 pm
eastern time. More info to follow.
The Little Sisters of the Poor have begun a Campaign – A Million
Families – A Million Rosaries as we pray each day for an end to this pandemic.
Do you want to join them? http://littlesistersofthepoor.org/a-million-families-a-million-rosaries/
Pray As You Go is an excellent daily prayer resource – click here https://pray-as-you-go.org/ They also
have an app for your phone.
Imagine is a guide to Jesuit Contemplative Prayer. The
author invites you to enter a number of scenes involving Jesus – why not give
it a try - https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/12/imagine-guide-jesuit-prayer
Give Us This Day is like Magnificat. It has the readings and
prayers of the day with reflections. During this time of pandemic, their
materials are free to use - https://giveusthisday.org/Digital
