Renewal of Our Tradition Purchase These Items and Support Our Parish Restoration Efforts. Novel of Our Parish History St. Columban Custom Medal The book, written by parishioner Brenda O'Halloran, is an original historical fiction about the building of our present church building in 1879. Brenda researched church and city records and family histories to make this a very historically accurate account of what it took for our ancestors to take on such a project. The book sells for $20.  We also have the St. Columban medals available for $35. These were struck exclusively for our parish. No other like them exists in the world. The medals are sterling silver. Email or call the church office at 660-646-0190 to place your order. All proceeds go to the Restoration Fund.

MASS INTENTION POLICY - In keeping with Canon Law: 1) an intention requested for a Mass, must be fulfilled in a year's time of accepting the stipend; 2) the customary stipend amount is $10 per Mass; 3) only one request may be accepted per Mass.

PLEASE USE THE OFFERING ENVELOPES PROVIDED TO YOU
While we are very, very thankful for ALL donations, the envelopes mailed to your homes serve a very important purpose. ACCURACY in recording your gift for your charitable donations deduction provided on your year end statement of charitable giving's. When loose checks are placed in the collection basket, we cannot guarantee that these are recorded accurately. The offering envelopes provide a voucher for the bookkeeper after the checks have been taken to the bank for the night deposit. Thank you for this consideration.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
Trip Date: March 11-21, 2019
Departure City: Kansas City, MO (other cities available)
Price: $3490.00

For additional information, click here.

• PARISH POT LUCK is held in the Knights Hall at 6:30 PM on first Wednesdays Fall-Spring. Bring your favorite dish. A rosary for vocations will be said after the dinner. All parishioners are welcome.
• THAT MAN IS YOU Sundays after the 8:00 Mass (Fall/Winter)
• BLUE ARMY - WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA - Every Wednesday after 8:15 am Mass in the church. Note: During the summer months, the Tuesday group does NOT meet at 5:15pm before the 6:00 Mass
• MARY'S GARDEN - Spring-'til Mid-September - Each Wednesday at 5:15 pm
• LECTOR WORKBOOKS AVAILABLE - Contact the rectory if you would like a copy; new cycle began December 3, 2017.
• ST. ANN'S ALTAR SOCIETY - Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 10:00 am Knights of Columbus Hall. There are no scheduled meetings in July and August.
• KNIGHTS GOLF TOURNAMENT - Saturday, June 23, at the Green Hills Golf Course starting at 8:00 am. 
• PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY - Spiritual Leaders: Father Matthew Rotert and Father William Debo, November 7-16, 2018
• PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND - Father Kneib - March 11-21, 2019

The church office will be closed this week (June 11-15) for vacation. 

ST COLUMBAN CEMETERY DONATIONS 
This year's Memorial Day donations from church envelopes and cemetery donations totaled $2,800. The mowing bill for May alone was $1,400. While the cemetery looked fantastic and many compliments were given, it comes with a price. If you have not donated, please consider helping to maintain our beautiful cemetery. The cemetery is self supporting and does not take any funds from the church budget. A sincere thanks to those parishioners that took time out of their busy holiday weekend to sit at the gazebo and take donations. You are truly appreciated and the parish is blessed to have people that will give so much of their time when needed. A special thank you to Father Kneib for celebrating Mass at the cemetery on Monday morning (his usual day off). Our cemetery's major source of income is from the donations received during the Memorial Day weekend. An envelope is provided in parishioners May envelope packet for this purpose. We also take donations during the weekend at the cemetery gazebo. These funds are used for the mowing and general upkeep of the cemetery grounds. The only other revenue for the cemetery is through the sale of lots which we strive to keep at a minimum for our parishioners and funeral memorials. Please be generous when considering your memorial day donation. Thank you.

CEMETERY FLOWERS
Memorial Day flower arrangements should be picked up as soon as possible.

FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES
If you ordered pictures of First Communion and have not received them, please pick up on the table in the back of church.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Preparing for the October 28 Confirmation has begun. Classes are held after the 10:00 am Mass until noon on Sundays in the school library. Dorion and Maggie Moore are the instructors. Summer Break is May 27-July 29. Classes will resume on August 5.

ST ANN'S ALTAR SOCIETY - ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON
The St. Ann's Altar Society would like to thank our church community for their donations to the annual salad luncheon. The event was a success due to the generosity of time, talent, and financial contributions we received. We especially thank the ladies of the parish for their help and contributions of salads and pies, the Bishop Hogan staff for opening the kitchen and school to us and Belinda's wonderful kitchen help. Also, thanks to Dorney Hecker and the Knights for taking care of table setup and takedown and all of you who supported us by joining us for lunch. We would also like to thank everyone for stopping by and signing up for salads after Mass. This was a tremendous help. The missions of the Altar Society are made possible through the money we earn from the salad luncheon. The funds help with the bereavement luncheons we host, half of the expense of cleaning the church, and the purchase and replenishment of religious items for the church and altar. Our group works all year to be of service to the parish and we appreciate the support of our parishioners. Mary Catherine Damm, 96 years young, was our top ticket seller, selling 110 tickets! Thanks again and God bless you, -- Kathleen Pfaff, Altar Society President and all members

ST. ANN'S ALTAR SOCIETY will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 10:00 am Knights of Columbus Hall. This is a change of date. Our committee will be Brenda Lauhoff, Marlene Paulus and Aline Moffatt. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. There are no scheduled meetings in July and August.

KNIGHTS KNEWS
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament will be Saturday, June 23, at the Green Hills Golf Course starting at 8:00 am. 4-man scramble $75 per person or $300 per team. Calcutta Friday night June 22 at 8:00 pm K of C Hall. Contact Hayes Martens 973-7432 or Kevin Jeschke 646-9283 for information or to enter your team.

FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST COMMUNION 2018 - Our Parish celebrated First Communion Sunday, April 22 at the 10:00 am Mass. We thank Father Kneib, Brenda O'Halloran, Rochelle Koehly, Pam Brobst and the parents for preparing them to receive this Sacrament. The following boys and girls received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time. Elizabeth Bonderer, Emerson Brobst, Kellyn Dudley, Jesse Hughes, Cadence Judy, Bentley Lauhoff, Farrah Lauhoff, Jameson Marshall, Emma Peery, Colton Pfeifer, Nicholas Radcliff, Ella Ripley, Colton Widmer, Jacinta Whitson

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF OUR PARISH

Jonathan Burk
Wade Campbell
Aidri Carden
Colin Carlton
Noah Cross
Garrett Donoho
Adler Marshall
Hayden Montgomery
Alexander Rupp
Greeley Whitson

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BISHOP HOGAN MEMORIAL SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GRADUATES

Alexis Anderson
Ellie Barnett
Connor Douglas
Essie Hicks

MARY'S GARDEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Spring until Mid-September)
Maybe Spring has finally decided to show up! It is time to start taking care of our beautiful Mary's Garden. We are looking for people who can help tend the flowers, water the garden, and mow just the garden area. If you are interested in helping, please contact Donna Sizemore at 660-646-5553. We work in the garden every Wednesday evening at 5:30.

Photo: BK Web Works

FROM FATHER
Parish Statistics - As we celebrate the Lord's resurrection, I would also like to share with you what in many ways are the fruits of our parish life. Since last Easter, we have had 17 baptisms\conversions to Catholicism, 14 new family registrations, 5 marriages, 21 children made First Communion, 18 received Confirmation, and our school's enrollment has increased for the 5th consecutive year.

COMMUNION RAIL NEWS

March 18, 2018 - The Communion rail was installed earlier this week. The majority of this rail was carved around 100 years ago, perhaps by the Gier family. Up until the church restoration, it sat as a decorative piece up against the wall on either side of the sanctuary. The restored rail has been stained, gilded, and had a newly constructed section matched and added on to each end in order to lengthen it. Our thanks to Custom CNC Routing in Cowgill, T & G Millworks in St. Joseph, and Orland Oesch for their hard work in helping us restore this beautiful rail to use once again.

May 5-6, 2018 - We began to use the restored altar rail beginning this weekend. We have had the option to kneel when we receive Communion for a few years now and so the use of the rail will not be much of a change in that regard. You are encouraged to prayerfully consider adopting this posture for Communion for many reasons, including the following: 1) It causes our body and our belief to be in greater harmony. Our belief says the Eucharist is God. Our body recognizes that by kneeling in honor. 2) We kneel as a posture of prayer and in recognition of the sacred. This reasoning is consistent with the posture already in place at Mass, especially when we kneel during the consecration. 3) It reminds us that the Eucharist we are receiving is not usual, ordinary, common place but supernatural. Kneeling at the rail or standing at the rail are both options that the faithful may choose. No one will be forced or pressured to do one over the other. It is also worth admitting that some because of health may not be able to kneel.

STORY LINK PRISON PROGRAM BOOKS
Father Zupez picked up an overflowing box of books for the prison program that allows offenders to read and record books to send to their children. Thank you so much for your donations of books.

FALL FESTIVAL PLANNING MEETINGS
Contact Julie Resor, 660-247-5299, for more information. We really would like to get more people involved with the planning of the Fall Festival since the committee is shorthanded. The Fall Festival is the annual parish fundraiser and an opportunity for all parishioners to come together and enjoy a day of family fun.

PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
Spiritual Leaders: Father Matthew Rotert and Father William Debo
November 7-16, 2018
Padua, Venice, Verona, Rome
Basic Price: $4190 per person; double room includes air fare.
Brochures available in the church office.

ST. JOSEPH'S PRESS is a family printing business operated out of their home in Belton , MO. They are dedicated to spreading the Joy of Catholicism through their many original materials. Please visit their website for books, cards, stickers, holy cards, children's books, coloring books, and more. www.saintjosephspress.net.

LECTOR WORKBOOKS
If you are a Lector at Mass, we have a workbook available to help you prepare. Contact the rectory if you would like a copy of this workbook. The new cycle began December 3, 2017.

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA)
The Diocesan appeal is now in progress. St. Columban Parish has contributed $3,950 from 25 donors which has helped us reached 42% of our goal as of January 31. Our goal is 100% participation. No gift is too small. For the sake of context, if we had every household in the parish donate $30 to this collection we would be doing well as a parish supplying our part. Please join our effort.

ADOPTION RECORDS LAW
ATTENTION: Missouri Birth Parents and Adoptees:
Missouri adoption law is changing!
On January 1, 2018, adult adoptees (ages 18 and older) will be granted access to their original birth certificate. Birth parents have the right to protect their confidentiality under the new law, but they must act before January 1st. For more information, contact the Missouri bureau of Vital Records by phone at 573-751-6387 or by email at vitalrecordsinfo@health.mo.gov. Visit the bureau's website at www.health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/adopteerightsact.php for more detailed information about the new law.

RESTORATION UPDATE (June 3, 2018)
We have accomplished a great thing in the restoration of our parish. I can't tell you how many people have commented to me at how remarkable it is. Financially, we still have a little more to account for in order to fully complete what we have started. The following figures represent the current financial status of our campaign.

• Conrad Schmitt Studios and KC Scaffolding have been paid in full. The total amount paid to these two companies is $902,167.
• Cost of Project $922,167
• Pledges Outstanding $77,711
• Amount collected to date: $734,410
• Amount still to be raised: $21,082

Thank you to everyone that has honored their pledges; this is a reminder to all that we are counting on your pledges to stay on budget.

ST. COLUMBAN BOOKS & MEDALS
Be sure to get your original, made especially for our parish, St. Columban medal and the excellent story of our parish founding by parishioner Brenda O'Halloran. On sale now.

RESTORATION NEWS
We have accomplished a great thing in the restoration of our parish. I can't tell you how many people have commented to me at how remarkable it is. Financially, we still have a little more to account for in order to fully complete what we have started. The following figures represent the current financial status of our campaign. Thank you to everyone that has honored their pledges; this is a reminder to all that we are counting on your pledges to stay on budget.

A Go Fund Me page to assist in part of our fundraising efforts has been established!

NEW ST. COLUMBAN HISTORY - "A Duty Sanctioned"
We are pleased to present a novel written by Brenda O'Halloran entitled A Duty Sanctioned. This book tells the story of our ancestors' efforts to build our current church and what they had to do to accomplish it. Fr. Kneib has said the story of their resolve, faith, and commitment is applicable to the efforts we undertook in 2017 in preserving what they handed on to us.

Click image to read the first chapter of this informative book...

Released for the first time on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the St. Columban Fall Festival, the author is donating the first 100 copies to sell for $20 each with all proceeds from those copies donated to the church's Restoration Fund. We hope you will purchase your very own copy of the book to read in its entirety and to also help with this very worthwhile fundraising endeavor! TO ORDER: Contact Kim at the church office (email subject: Book Order). We prefer that you pick your order up at the church office, but mailing options are available (applicable shipping costs apply).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Grand River Multi-Purpose Center (Senior Center) is in need of volunteer delivery drivers for our Homebound Meals Program. One day a week for approximately one hour beginning at 10:30 am daily. To sign up or for more information, contact Cindy Ireland, Administrator, at 660-646-1555. This program is not the same as Mobile Meals sponsored by Church Women United.

ONLINE GIVING IS HERE!
As you contemplate making donations, please keep the church in mind. Your contributions are needed for everything from special projects like our Restoration Project to basic operating expenses, so please be as generous as you can with your support this holiday season and the year ahead. For your convenience, we offer online giving through the church website. Find the link to our online giving page and follow the simple instructions or visit the church office and complete a paper authorization form.

To reach the online giving page through your smart phone, scan the QR code to sign up and start giving.

All contributions in the form of pledges should be paid by February, 2019. If you have signed up for online giving, the merchant listed on your bank or credit card statement will be Vanco, not St. Columban Church. Vanco Payment Solutions securely manages our electronic payment transactions.

Thank you for all you do to support our mission throughout the year.

WHY GIVE? Stewardship is not so much about giving to needs. It is more about a divine call to give. When we generously return a portion of our God-given treasure, we are reminded that our true treasure rests in Heaven. We ask that you prayerfully discern God's will in your commitment of treasure. As a faithful steward, seek Him in order to honor Him in your giving, whether tithe, offering or generous giving. Your tithes and offering help support St. Columban's missions, ministries, and needs.

HOW TO GIVE?

• Online Giving - Our Online giving option is secure. It allows for a specific dollar amount to be deducted automatically from a checking, savings or credit card account. You can set up online giving either as a one-time donation or a recurring gift. Online giving is not only easy, it's also safe and secure. This option helps individuals and families remain faithful in their giving even when they are out of town or unable to attend a weekend Mass. Click on the "Online Giving" button and create your online profile so you can get a year end statement for tax purposes. Click here to find out how to give.
• Church Envelopes - Envelopes give you a way to regularly contribute to several causes in addition to Sunday Offering.
• Collection Plate - We gladly accept cash donations, however, if you want us to record your contribution and include it on your end-of-year statement for income tax purposes, we can only do so if you use envelopes or contribute by check.

We are not discontinuing the Offering Envelopes. The Online Giving is only an added option for those people who prefer this type of electronic payments. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in serving, first the Lord, as a faithful servant and second by blessing us to corporately serve the Lord as He leads. May He bless you abundantly for your faithfulness.

PRAYER CHAIN
St. Columban's Prayer Chain is a ministry to pray for those in need. Alice VanDyke heads the calling tree for the members who want to be notified by telephone when a request for prayers is made. Brenda O'Halloran contacts the members who prefer to be emailed with the requests. If you would like to join the prayer chain, please call Alice at 660-646-1487 or email Brenda at prayers@stcolumbanonline.org. We welcome members of our church who are interested in joining this important ministry.

PARISH CONNECTION TO OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL
While looking at the existing $41 million medical center complex in north Chillicothe, it may be difficult to imagine that Chillicothe's first hospital began in a small house a few blocks northeast of St. Columban's Catholic Church. St. Mary's Hospital, believed to be Chillicothe's first hospital, was completed in the late 1800s and was started by the Sisters of St. Mary. Livingston County History, published by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in 1981, stated that Sisters of St. Mary had visited Chillicothe previously requesting donations for a hospital in St. Louis and Father Hugo, pastor of St. Columban's Catholic Church, had convinced them there was a need for a hospital in this city. They purchased a lot at Eleventh and Broadway for $2,334. The first patient was admitted on May 17, 1889. Read more of the interesting history of our Hedrick Medical Center. > > Here

St Columban Catholic Church (9-27-2015) compliments of Dorney Hecker

BHMS SCHOOL NEWS  >> Visit the BH Website for more information. 2017-2018 School Year - The 2017-18 school year has come to an end. It has been a good year, filled with many accomplishments by our students. Our youth continue to inspire me with their faith, their leadership, their joy in serving others, and their talents. When asked what was special about Bishop Hogan by the visiting Accreditation team, the first thing one of our young students told them was that we get to go to church and learn about God. It's reaffirming to know that students value that privilege. There was a common thread in each of the 8th graders Farewell Speeches at their graduation, and that was the importance of their faith and how Bishop Hogan was like a family to them. Those are the reasons we do what we do! Last Tuesday, our Awards Assembly was opened by Noah Cross, a Bishop Hogan alumni and winner of one of the Quinn Memorial Scholarships. He challenged us to accumulate 500 acts of kindness in Abby and Josh Quinn's memory before students returned to school! Students pledged to accomplish that! Afterward, teachers gave certificates to students in recognition of their achievements for the year. Preschool Graduation was held last Tuesday night with 15 students graduating to kindergarten. Wednesday was the students' last day, beginning with an all-school Mass and ending with an early dismissal. Thank you, parishioners, for all your support throughout the school year. We realize how blessed we are and know that we couldn't exist without you. May your rewards be great and your blessings be plentiful for all you do for us. We can't say thank you enough! Have a nice summer and may God keep you safe and healthy. You may have noticed the digital sign in front of our school! We are excited to have this!! It was donated by Marshall Motors (Jarrod and Amber Marshall family). We will be able to post upcoming events for the school and church. It will be a great communication tool! Thank you, Marshall Motors!! POSITION OPEN - Bishop Hogan Memorial School is seeking a part-time Middle School teacher 2018-19 school year for Language Arts or Science/Social Studies. Hours would be 9:00-1:15. If interested, please contact the school office or visit www.bishophogan.org for an application. HELP WANTED - Bishop Hogan is seeking an aide for preschool 3-year-olds Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00-11:00 am. If interested, apply at the school office or by calling 660-646-0705. --Pam Brobst, Principal ---------------------------------------------------------- Bishop Hogan Staff 2017-2018: Preschool-Sami Lauhoff, Pre-Kindergarten-Mary Higgins, Kindergarten-Chasity Thomas, First Grade-Amanda Williams, Second Grade-Jamee Greener, Third Grade-Jenny Buttman, Fourth Grade- Donna Haffecke, Fifth/Sixth Grade-Joyce Blattner, Seventh/Eighth-Betsy Garcia, PE-John Locker, Music/Band/Computers-Mary Garr, Religion-Brenda O'Halloran, Administrative Assistant-Stephanie Shockey, Cook/Custodian-Belinda Bower, Classroom Paraprofessionals-Mary Kate Taylor, Ginger Williams, Spiritual Leader/Religion Teacher-Father Kneib, Title I Reading-Marty Hawkins, Volunteer Librarian-Mary Pauley, Office Volunteers-Alice VanDyke, Mary Bonderer, Maintenance Volunteers-Dorney Hecker, Dave May School Advisory Board: Dianna Haynes and David May as parish representatives. Parents: Angie Huwar, Jill Pfaff, Melanie Warren, Eric Witt, Stephanie Brobst, Kristy Lauhoff, and Kathleen Radcliff.  Business Buddies: Kindergarten: Chillicothe Plumbing Supply First Grade: HyVee Second Grade: T & R Soils Third Grade: McCoy, Samples, Mattingly Dental Clinic Fourth Grade: Anne Jeschke Photography, Transova Genetics Fifth/Sixth Grade: Lauhoff Jewelry Seventh/Eighth: Nico'z SOAR Shopping Cards - If you are looking for a versatile gift card, we have Brinkers cards, which can be used at Chili's, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano's and On the Border Mexican Grill. We also have Darden cards, which can be used at Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze Island Grille, Yard House, Longhorn Steakhouse, Season's Fresh Grill and Red Lobster! What a deal!!! Available after Mass in the back of church. If we don't have what you are looking for in stock, we can order them. If you place your order by Monday, the cards will be in by Friday. You can also go to www.shopwithscrip.com to order yourself! If you would like to set up a PayPal account, Kathy Baxter can help guide you through it. (You can also order VISA cards.) 2017 Bishop Hogan Dinner Auction Tops $70,000 for the School $14,000 Raised Bidding for American Flag - By Catherine Stortz Ripley, C-T May 2 2017 Bishop Hogan Memorial School put on the glitz with a crowd of generous people gathering for the school's 14th annual dinner and auction April 29. Dollar amounts have yet to be completely finalized, but organizers anticipate net proceeds to be around $70,000. The evening saw a big turnout with 380 meals served. The dinner, which included Kansas City strip steak and grilled asparagus, was donated by Hy-Vee. Tammy Moore, with the Mad Batter, donated desserts for the evening. A highlight of the event came during the live auction when an American flag brought in $14,000. The flag had flown off the coast of Japan by Commanding Officer Craig Schaffner of the AV-8B Marine Attack Squadron in honor of Bishop Hogan Memorial School. Craig's wife, the former Eva Donoho of Chillicothe, has family members who attend St. Columban's parish. The flag was donated back to the school; and a special presentation to the students will be made at a later date. Other big auction items were week-long vacations in Cancun, Cabo, and Florida; a Garth Brooks concert suite for 16; jewelry; a Ruger rifle; a Chiefs' helmet signed by Eric Berry; a handcrafted picnic table; a farmhouse table; rock; and tires. The dinner/auction fundraiser is a major fundraiser that helps fund school operations and educational development. The live auction was called by Col. Mike Miller, Dave May, and the Mike Miller Auction Service crew. C-T Photo / Catholic Schools Week 2017 Please drop off your Labels for Education in the Bishop Hogan hallway as you enter the south front doors. The program has been extended so you can continue collecting through the end of 2017. The labels add up, so every single one counts!

BULLETIN BOARDS
We are very fortunate to have Mary Triplett who has volunteered for many years to make sure the bulletin boards in church are kept up to date and always attractively arranged. If you have something that needs to be posted, PLEASE contact the parish office, and she will place your item on the bulletin boards in lieu of hanging papers on the doors and walls.

BLUE ARMY - WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
A Blue Army cell meets every Wednesday in the sacristy after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. All are invited. The World Apostolate of Fatima is an international Public Association of the Faithful under the Pontifical Council of the Laity. Members strive to live the Fatima Message. How to live the Fatima Message: Offer up your daily sacrifices for the conversion of sinners (Morning Offering). Pray the Rosary every day. Consecrate yourself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Wear the Brown Scapular as a sign of your consecration. Practice the Five First Saturday Communion of Reparation.

NOTE: In the summer months, the Apostolate of Fatima, Blue Army, that leads the rosary at 5:30 pm before the Tuesday evening Mass at 6:00 pm. does not meet.

BIRTHRIGHT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
If you have ever considered ways you could help this organization that helps mothers and their babies in need or if you have any questions, call Joe Timmons at 660-646-6136 or Jeanne Hinkebein at 660-646-6227. Also, if anyone has any baby boy clothes 6 mo thru 18 mo that they don't need, call and leave a message at the above number.

SAFE HAVEN CENTER is a local community based shelter which services residential and non-residential victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. ENTHUSIASTIC, MOTIVATED VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Ways in which you can make a difference in a person's life: Help cover the shelter to fit your schedule, answer hotline calls, help with transportation to where the client may need to go, pick up donations, sort donations, provide a listening ear for clients, send thank you cards, and/or help with office duties. Any amount of time donated helps the victims and their families. Please call today for further information and/or to volunteer, 660-646-1753.

GRAND RIVER MULTIPURPOSE CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers to work in Kitchen packaging home delivered meals;
Volunteer dishwasher;
Volunteer delivery drivers;
Contact the Center at 660-646-1555 to help.

CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHING ON HOMOSEXUALITY
If you would like to know more about the Catholic Church's teaching on homosexuality or want to look for a way to share that teaching with others, please consider watching the documentary The Third Way by Blackstone Films. This powerful documentary presents the topic through testimonials of those who have lived the gay lifestyle but have found the happiness and fulfillment they sought through an authentic integration of their humanity with faith. Go to youtube.com and type in "The Third Way."

KEEPING GRADUATING SENIORS CONNECTED TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Newman Connection's High School Outreach Program keeps incoming college students connected to Catholic campus ministry. When students sign up with Newman Connection, their information will be automatically sent to the Campus minister at the colleges of their choice. The Campus Minister can then reach out to the student prior to his or her arrival on campus. This effort has shown great success. We are keeping students connected to the Catholic Church using technology and social media. To find out more, please go to newmanconnection.com or contact Homer Radford, Serra Club SEKC, V.P. Vocations at 816-560-2992 or hradford2@comcast.net.

SOAR CARDS
The purchase of our shopping cards are now benefiting students on their school tuition!! If you designate which student you want the credit to go to, we will write it down and that child will receive half of the percentage the store gives to us for that purchase. An example would be HyVee gives us 5%, and half of that is 2.5%. If a purchase is made of $300 HyVee cards, $7.50 (2.5% of 300) would go toward the child's tuition. That's a good reason to involve all your family and friends. Go to www.glscrip.com to see over 900 participating stores. If a child is a future Bishop Hogan student, (even babies), parents can 'bank' credit now, and it will be there when your child is of school age!! If you don't specify where the credit goes, that's ok, too. It will simply go in the general SOAR fund. We appreciate your support!

ENGAGED ENCOUNTER SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Catholic Engaged Encounter for the greater Kansas City area is looking for additional married couples and priests to help them serve the engaged as they prepare for Holy Matrimony. For more information on this ministry, please visit www.engagedencounter.org. If you are called to this work, please contact the Office of Family Life director, Dino Durando 816.714.2371, durando@diocesekcsj.org.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEND HALF AN HOUR ONCE A MONTH QUIETLY WITH JESUS?
We are looking for volunteers to sign up for a half hour of Adoration. The following times need additional adorers: 9:00-9:30, 9:30-10:00, 11:30-12:00, 12:00-12:30, 12:30-1:00, 1:30-2:00, 4:00-4:30. At this time, we only have one person attending at the above times, and it is beneficial to have at least two in case one is sick or out of town. We have no one signed up for the 3:00-3:30 time slot, so it is important to have a new volunteer cover this time.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the First Friday of every month from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call the parish office, 660-646-0190 and leave your name and the time you can be available.

THE BENEFITS OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night He went into agony. Not for activity did He plead, but for an Hour of companionship. (Archbishop Fulton Sheen) Every Holy Hour we make so pleases the Heart of Jesus that it is recorded in Heaven and retold for all eternity! (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) The spiritual lives of our families are strengthened through our Holy Hour. (St. John Paul II) Each time you approach the Blessed Sacrament remember that Jesus has been waiting for you for twenty centuries for this personal visit from you. (St. Josemaria Escriva) By being faithful to a Holy Hour of Adoration you can teach by example. "The young should be taught the value of Eucharistic Adoration." (St. John Paul II ) Do you want the Lord to give you many graces? Visit Him often. Do you want Him to give you few graces? Visit Him rarely. Do you want the devil to attack you? Visit Jesus rarely in the Blessed Sacrament. Do you want him to flee from you? Visit Jesus often! (St. John Bosco)

ADULT EDUCATION FROM THE BISHOP HELMSING INSTITUTE
The Bishop Helmsing Institute offers adult education courses throughout the diocese. They are registering for Fall classes. Two new courses are Bible Connections and Our Life in Christ. For time, dates, places and cost go to http://mybhi.org.

FATHER BERNARD S. OWENS' nephew is seeking any stories and memories parishioners my have of our former pastor from the mid-20th century. Fr. Owens was pastor of St. Columban for over 30 years from 1930 until his retirement in 1956. You may send your letters to James Cassidy, "Seamere", Merrion Gates, Strand Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, Ireland or email james_cassidy@outlook.com. Mr. Cassidy met his uncle, Father Owens, when Father returned to Ireland for a visit after his retirement in 1957.

FORWARD IN FAITH CAMPAIGN The first newsletter was mailed to your homes last week. You can also learn more by visiting www.fifkcsj.com.

St. Columban parish has joined in an important campaign that will raise needed funds for our parish and support Catholic education and formation throughout our Diocese. The name of the campaign is Forward in Faith: Campaign for Catholic Education and Formation, and it will be a Catholic community initiative - not only for our parish, but the entire Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. In the coming weeks, more information will be shared about how our parish will use the funds raised in the Campaign. You will also hear more information about the various Catholic education initiatives this campaign will support.

THE BENEDICTINES OF MARY, QUEEN OF APOSTLES are a young, contemplative order of religious nuns that established themselves in this diocese in 2006. Living in the quiet countryside near Gower, MO (an hour SW of Chillicothe) they primarily support themselves off the produce of the land as well as by making beautiful Mass vestments for priests. Recently, they have also made recordings of various religious hymns and songs which have been critically acclaimed and garnered national media attention. Their previous album Angels and Saints at Ephesus was atop the Billboard Music charts in its respective category for many weeks. Their latest recording Lent at Ephesus is now available. If you would like to purchase one of their albums or listen to samples of their work, please visit www.benedictinesofmary.org. Their music is also available on iTunes.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS
For more information call 816-714-2308.

CATHOLIC CONFERENCE SPEAKERS HERE!!
Yes! Some of the most sought-after, well-known Catholic speakers of our time are available now - not visibly, but audibly. The Lighthouse Catholic Media stand has talks by Dr Scott Hahn, Steve Ray, Fr Robert Barron, Matthew Kelly, Patrick Madrid, Jeff Cavins, and many more. You can take their talks with you and enjoy forever... or share them so someone else can also be uplifted.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
A kiosk is maintained in the church vestibule with a variety of up to date CDs dealing with our Catholic faith. Recently, several copies of the Confession CD by Father Larry Richards were added. Please offer a donation of $3.00 per CD and leave in the box on the kiosk.

Father Kneib  Birthday - June 12

CARNIVAL FUN

C-T Photo / Drew Van Dyke / May 26, 2011

St. Columban Catholic Church presents three nights of carnival fun in May. The carnival is held between The Fast Lanes and Grand 6 Theatres, Highway 65 North in Chillicothe. The professional carnival is open from 6 until 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday night and from noon to 4 and 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. All proceeds from the carnival benefit St. Columban Catholic Church. The 2014 dates are May 29-31, 2014.

OKTOBERFEST

C-T Photo / Brittany Tutt

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