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The 6th Week After Pentecost
16 July 2017
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Vacation Bible School Update
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Our Maker Fun Factory VBS is just around the corner, from July 24-28th. To get ready, we will have two volunteer decorating days, and we needs lots of extra hands! On Sunday, July 16th, we’ll begin decorating the Narthex after the 10 am mass. We will also begin distributing CD’s for registered families after the July 16th mass.
Sunday, July 23rd is our big decorating day, where we really transform the Nave, Narthex, and trailers. We appreciate anyone who can stay after mass to help, and we will gladly bribe you with pizza at noon. In addition, any older youth or adults that are volunteering for crew during the week should plan to stay after mass on July 23rd for a brief volunteer training session.
If you have signed up to donate supplies for VBS, please bring those in. Thank you to everyone’s wonderful generosity in supporting this great ministry!
If you would like to register to participate as a camper or as crew, please click the link below. Note: there is limited availability for t-shirts and they are not guaranteed for new registrations from this point forward. For more info, contact Monica Smith or call Father Tripp (770-888-4464x8001)
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Its' not too late to register!
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Decorating Sundays
Volunteers Needed
> July 16
> July 23
We'll get started right after Mass. If you can help, we'd love to have you for 30-45 minutes.
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We have an opening in the nursery on Sunday mornings (8:30-12:15 am). This is a paid position ($40/Sunday) and assists Allison Levin, our nursery coordinator, in providing child care during Mass.
If you are interested, please contact Durham Harris. Applicants need to be at least 17 years old. Please pass this notice along to anyone you know who may be interested in applying.
We want to take this opportunity to thank Sophie Shipley who has staffed our nursery for the last two years and who also helped coordinate the renovation project in the nursery. Sophie has gown up at St. Columba's and was a great presence in our nursery every week and will certainly be missed. Please join in thanking Sophie for her outstanding service.
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Several have asked about the remaining dates in 2017 for baptisms. We have set aside the following dates for baptisms this summer and fall.
- August 20 (11:15)
- November 5 (11:15)
For more information or to complete the baptismal registration form, visit the parish website (click here).
** For those who have asked, First Communion classes (ages 6 and up) will be offered again this winter (February 2018). Details will be given out later this Fall
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Breakfast Sunday
This Sunday (7/16), our Knights of Columba will be in the kitchen serving a delicious parish breakfast.
Please come to church this weekend with a hearty appetite and plan to relax and enjoy some wonderful fellowship between the 8:30 and 10 am Masses!
All men of the parish are invited to join a breakfast team. There are 6 teams who serve breakfast two Sundays a year. If you're interested contact Bill Parkinson or Larry Hutson (click here).
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Sunday School Teachers Needed
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Sunday school resumes after Labor Day (September 10), and we are very excited about plans for this coming year!
Thanks to the wonderful dedication of Kristin Weems, our elementary program continues to thrive! Using a Montessori approach, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd incorporates our sacramental and liturgical tradition with the Biblical story. The results are phenomenal and children thoroughly enjoy it.
Durham Harris, coordinator of youth and family ministries, Sunday for middle and high school youth has take a huge leap forward. Plans for this coming year are very exciting, to be sure! The program deepens the roots of our teenagers faith, and connects faith with service in ways that make our parish mission statement come alive, "... setting hearts free to change the world."
But we need your help to continue having such a strong program in the parish. Please consider teaching this coming year in either the elementary or high school program. We have two orientation meetings planned and we ask continuing and those interested in learning more about teaching to attend one.
- Sunday, August 6, from 11:00-11:55 am (in the Library - Cottage #102)
- Sunday, August 20, from 11:00-11:55 am (in the Library - Cottage #102)
For more details or if you have any questions, please contact Durham Harris, Kristen Weems, or Father Tripp.
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Holy Oldies
The next gathering will take place on Saturday, July 29 at 6:30 pm at Aberdeen Community Clubhouse and our theme is "Getting Ready for Fall." If you (or the person coming with you is 50+), then plan to attend! The cost is $5 at the door to cover the rental fee and supplies. Bring an appetizer to share and beverage of your choice. Contact Judy Moorman for details (
via email
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Choir Resumes
The St. Columba Choir for 10th grade through adults resumes rehearsals Thursday July 27 at 7:00 pm. If you would like to join the choir or just try it out for a few weeks, contact Daniel Hahn (via email) or call 770-888-4464 x 8003. The choir is currently on their summer break and will return Sunday, August 13.
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Parish Telephone: 770 888 4464
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