Pentecost Celebration, Parish Lunch on the Lawn,
& Graduating Senior Recognition
May 20 | 11:15 am
This year on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, we will celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church and the youth of our parish. During the 11:15 Mass, will will have youth of the parish serving as lectors, chalice bearers, and ushers and we will recognize in our prayers that Sunday all graduating high school and college seniors. We will hear from four of our teenagers as they join together to preach this Sunday:
Mallory Watkins, Allie Rogers, Ted Shipley, & Tommy Coutu. Then, we'll end the afternoon with a festive parish cookout and lunch on the lawn.
In case of rainy weather, plans are in place for moving our luncheon into the Narthex. So plan to join us this Sunday, as the song goes,
"come rain or come shine." The Knights of Columba are in charge of the luncheon, and all men of the parish are invited to participate. To join the crew this weekend or for more information on the Knights of Columba, contact Larry Hutson, Todd Reid, or Dave Denman (
click here).
** Everyone is invited to wear something red to church on the 20th in celebration of the feast of Pentecost, which marks the birth of the Church and the continued presence of God the Holy Spirit in our midst.
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Another St. Columba’s Outreach Opportunity!
June 3
Meals by Grace is a no cost, delivered meal program available to the children of Forsyth County and their families. These families have been identified (
by the Forsyth County School social workers)
as having a special need with limited or unreliable transportation. Once a month Meals By Grace allows children to work in the kitchen so we encourage interested St. Columba’s parishioners to register quickly (those spots fill up fast) at
MealsByGrace.org
to volunteer
Sunday, June 3rd from 1:00-3:00
at
Midway United Methodist Church.
It’s a fun, positive atmosphere with people of all ages volunteering!
The Meals By Grace website is really easy to navigate and has lots of information. Please feel free to direct any further questions to
Missy Thompson
or
Kathleen Kraynick
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Bracelets
for Outreach
Check out the bracelets in the Narthex.
They make excellent Mother's Day or teacher gifts and all proceeds benefit the ongoing outreach ministries of the parish.
Cost is only $10 for one or $25 for three. What better way to thank your mother or a teacher than with a gift that keeps on giving to others.
>> Click Here
to join our Outreach Facebook Group and learn more about the ways to participate in any of the outreach ministries of St. Columba's!
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Summer Worship Schedule
Memorial Day-Labor Day
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Our summer schedule goes into effect Memorial Day weekend, May 27, and continues through Labor Day weekend, September 2.
8:30 - Rite I Mass (said liturgy)
10:30 - Choral Mass
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PACESETTERS -
Fish Tales lunch gathering. Thursday, May 31, 10:30-1:30. Email
Sue Inbau for details.
HOLY OLDIES -
Flag Day Celebration. Saturday, June 9 at 6:30 pm at Aberdeen Clubhouse. Bring an appetizer to share, along with $5 door charge and beverage of your choice. Holy Oldies is a fellowship gathering of parishioners and friends ages 50+. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex.
NEWCOMER LUNCHEON -
Sunday, June 10 following the 10:30 Mass. If you're new to the parish, have been around for a bit and would like to learn more, or if you're looking for a church home and would like to know more about St. Columba's then this luncheon is a perfect opportunity to meet our clergy and staff as well several parishioners. A sign up sheet is near the Welcome Center or you can email
Laura Murphy to sign up or find out more information.
VESTRY MEETING -
Monday, May 21 at 6:30 pm. The parish vestry meets on the 3
rd Monday of each month, except for January and August. The vestry meets on retreat in January at Camp Mikell and holds a 1/2 mini-retreat in August. Church Canons describe the vestry as parishioners who commit to serving as spiritual leaders in the parish and assist the Rector in managing the spiritual and temporal affairs of the parish. Meetings are open to all parishioners. For more information, contact with
Scott Doyle
or
Brian Werth (parish wardens) or with Father Tripp. We continue to be blessed by strong, faithful vestry members. Please join in thanking these wonderful folks for their gifts of time and talent!
Special Days Coming Up on the Liturgical Calendar
- The Feast of Pentecost: Sunday, May 20
- The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity: Sunday, May 27
- The Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Sunday, June 3
- The Feast of St. Columba, our patron: Sunday, June 10
- The 15th Anniversary of the Parish: Sunday, September 9 (more details to come)
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Vacation Bible School
July 23-27
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VBS registration is underway. It will be a fantastic week of fun, games, Bible lessons, delicious snacks, and even science experiments! The theme is "Shipwrecked: Jesus Rescues" and will be held the week of July 23-27, from 9am-12n. The closing celebration begins at 12n on Friday, July 27.
Registration deadline is July 1.
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