HOLY HOUR FOR OUR NATION
TRI-PARISH LIFE CHAIN – A peaceful reminder of the
sanctity of life. It will take place this Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 am to
12 noon along Rt. 82 in front of St. Columba Church. Come for two hours or just
a few minutes or more: pray, wear a mask, and stay 6 ft apart. Signs will be
provided.
AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA ROSARY RALLY – Right after the Life Chain, on
Saturday, October 10 at 12:00 noon, we will join parishes across the country to
pray the Rosary for America. We will beg God and Our Lady to save America from
today’s chaos, immorality, and social upheaval. In 2019 there were 21,145
public rallies. This year St. Columba will join this effort. This is a Public
Rosary so we will stay right on Rt 82 in front of the church. We are giving
witness to our faith. Bring a Rosary. If you forget or do not have one, we will
have a Rosary for you! Wear a mask and keep social distance.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY - BABY BOTTLES – October is Respect
Life Month. We invite you to participate in our Baby Bottle Campaign. Bring
home a bottle after Mass and fill it with loose change throughout October.
Return it in November. The money will be used for Respect Life activities here
at St. Columba, including donations to Care Net and Birthright.
EXPECTANT PARENT DRIVE BY BLESSING – Families awaiting the
birth of a child are welcome to drive by the rectory this Sunday, October 11 at
2:00 pm for a Blessing. Father Michael will be standing outside waiting for
you!
MASK REMINDER – All are expected (except young children) to
wear masks in church that fully cover the nose and mouth. Please keep your
priests and fellow parishioners safe. We strongly encourage you to wear a mask
during our outdoor Masses. You must wear a mask if you are visiting the parish
office. Remember it is also the home of our priests and we need to keep them
safe, as well as our parish staff.
QUARANTINE REMINDER – Please remember that if you travel
to a quarantine state and return, you need to quarantine for two weeks from the
moment you arrive back in NY State. Please do not enter our church, school, convent,
or rectory during that time. We are grateful especially to our many volunteers
who do the right thing and keep us informed in order to protect all
parishioners. Please do not be selfish about this and put us all at risk.
COLUMBUS DAY – Please remember that our offices will be
closed on Monday, October 12. Morning Mass is at 8:00 am and the church will be
closed afterward. No Adoration.
