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.
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 2nd 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 2nd and 4th
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 25th, 50th or 60th 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.
