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July
2015
Lent
July 2015
2015
Columban
Loveland,
Loveland, Ohio
Ohio
Learning, Living, Loving ... our Catholic Faith
America
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the Beautiful
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But Beautiful
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plain!”
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any
other
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the
fruited
plain!”
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than
any
other
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who leave for
season,
summer
is
the
time
of
vacations
and
traveling
across
this
great
season,
summer
is
the
time
of
vacations
and
traveling
across
this
great
two days and return to a house that doesn’t look quite the same as when they left. Ask
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to get the
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bullying
incident.
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currency
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motto
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trust’
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it
is
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belief
Baptism:
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are
you
willing
to
give
up?”
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the
church
community
has
some
questions
to
ask
those
who
are
blessed by the One who made us. Even our currency professes the motto ‘in God we trust’ and it is the belief
that
the
and
its
have
shaped
the
what
trust
planning
to be
baptized.
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we ask:
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we
trust
in.
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believe.
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this
connection
we
declare
with
our
Creator,
flow
to
an
equal
extent
up
from
us
the
creatures
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as itit
does
down
to
us?
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other
words,
when
we
seek
our
flaws
to
be
mended
and
our
souls
to
be
governed
by
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are making
their final
preparation
for rid
baptism, Lent of
is a time of purification
and enlightenment. They
self-control,
are
self-control,
are we
we as
as willing
willing to
to ask
ask for
for strength
strength to
to rid ourselves
ourselves of self-absorption,
self-absorption, self-centeredness
self-centeredness and
and
examine their lives in the light of God’s word and ask the entire Christian community to pray that whatever is weak
self-indulgence?
self-indulgence?
and sinful within them may be eliminated and that whatever is good and holy may be affirmed. And we do it on the
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and fifth May
Sunday’s
of
Lent
here
at St.
Columban.
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the homily, And
in a every
litany of
intercession,
we
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thy
gold
refine,
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all
be
nobleness,
gain
divine!”
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America!
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God
thy
gold
refine,
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all success
success
be
nobleness,
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every
gain
divine!” and
proclaim
the
power
of
Jesus
over
all
sin.
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the
entire
assembly
prays
over
the
Elect
for
their
deliverance
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being
land
of
free
and
the
of
brave, another
one of
our
character
traits
is
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catechists
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in an
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are
the
country
of
the
riches.
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is
certainly
nothing
inherently
evil
with
wealth,
it
is
how
we
choose
to
are
the
country
of
the
riches.
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is
certainly
nothing
inherently
evil
with
wealth,
but
it
is
how
we
choose
to
of forgiveness,
healing
and empowerment.
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a share
powerful
moment
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the life
ofconsidered
these Electless
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in the
gathered
share
our
private
resources,
or
often
times
not
them,
which
be
benevolent.
share
our private
resources, or often times not share them, which could be considered less than benevolent.
community
of believers.
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example, do
do we
we demonstrate
demonstrate the
the same
same amount
amount of
of fervor
fervor to
to build
build up
up other
other people,
people, as
as we
we do
do to
to build
build up
up our
our
own
personal bank
accounts?
own
bank
accounts?
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because the
entire
community will renew its baptismal promises at Easter, we too, examine our lives in light of
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liberating
strife,
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self
loved,
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during
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self their
their
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mercy
more
than
life!”
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upon
generations
of
Americans
from
the
past
have
made
sacrifices
children
at the
Easter
Vigil, special
rites
known as of
theAmericans
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are celebrated
at liturgy
the third,which
fourthhave
and
more
than
life!”
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upon
generations
the past have
madeon
sacrifices
which
have
helped
forge
form
fifth Sundays
of Lent.
helped
forge and
and
form these
these United
United States.
States. But
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does a
a similar
similar attitude
attitude exist
exist today
today regarding
regarding acting
acting sacrificial
sacrificial
through
through extending
extending mercy
mercy and
and compassion
compassion to
to our
our current
current population?
population? Since
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is not
not merely
merely the
the military
military who
who are
are
called
to
heroic,
rather,
all
of
our
lives,
place
the
of
before
own.
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Sundays,
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and
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others
before our
our
own.
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dream,
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beyond
the
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gleam,
by
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from for
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dead. These
have
been used
for centuries
to prepare cities
the Elect
and Undimmed
the church for
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for
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dream,readings
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sees
beyond
the years,
years,
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alabaster
cities
gleam,
Undimmed
by
human
tears!”
For
it
is
by
the
dawn’s
early
light
that
we
are
able
to
see
the
suffering
of
our
sisters
and
baptism.
The
readings
focus
on
sin
and
redemption
using
the
images
of
thirst
and
water,
darkness
and
light,
death
human tears!” For it is by the dawn’s early light that we are able to see the suffering of our sisters and
brothers.
The
challenge
therefore,
as
crisscross
this
land,
is
Christ’s
cross
and
for
in
and life. By
examining
ourselves
through
readings,
come
to follow
know how
we have
become
parched,
how we
brothers.
The
challenge
therefore,
as we
wethese
crisscross
thiswe
land,
is to
to
follow
Christ’s
cross
and search
search
for those
those
in
have who
beenare
blinded,
how
we
have
become
deadened
through
sin.
When
we of
and
the
Elect are
askedwithout
at Easter
to
need
crying
out
for
our
help.
As
Pope
Francis
writes
in
The
Joy
the
Gospel,
“Almost
being
need who are crying out for our help. As Pope Francis writes in The Joy of the Gospel, “Almost without being
renounce
Satan,
evil works
and empty
promises,
our answer
can be at
a thoughtful,
heartfelt
“I do!”for other
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of it,
it,
we end
end
up being
being
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of feeling
feeling
compassion
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aware
of
we
up
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of
compassion
at the
of
poor,
weeping
for other
people's pain,
pain, and
and feeling
feeling a
a need
need to
to help
help them,
them, as
as though
though all
all this
this were
were someone
someone else's
else's responsibility
responsibility and
and not
not
people's
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this presupposes
that
we want
to change
our of
lives
more
and
morepart
intotoChrist’s.
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so
the of
questions
our
own.”
America
truly
is
a
beautiful
place,
but
each
us
must
do
our
extend
the
grace
God
to
our
own.”
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beautiful
place,
but of
each
of us
must
ourwilling
part to
extend
theand
grace
of do
God
to
remain
forAmerica
ourallcatechumens,
the
entire
Body
Christ,
“What
aredoyou
tolife,
giveliberty
up?”
“What
you
everyone,
so
might
be
able
to
bask
in
this
beauty
of
our
unalienable
rights
of
and
the
pursuit
of
everyone,
so all might
be able
to bask in this
beauty
believe?” Those
are SOME
questions…don’t
you
think?of our unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
happiness.
~ Fr. Larry
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~ Scott
Scott Mussari
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Congratulations St.
St. Columban
Columban Class
Congratulations
Class of
of 2015!
2015!
The class of 2015 graduated on May 29th. Many awards and Community Service Scholarship: This scholarship is given to the
scholarships were presented that night and the week before at the student who best demonstrates a Christian life through service to
the community. This year’s recipient was Sarah Nagy.
Boosters banquet.
Mike Mendenhall Scholarship: Given in memory of Mike
Mendenhall to the boy and girl, attending a Catholic High School,
who best demonstrate the spirit of St. Columban through
leadership, dedication, unselfishness, caring for others, and other
positive Christian values. This year’s winners were Carter Kurz and
Madison Niceley.
Sisters of Notre Dame Scholarship: This scholarship is given by
the PTO to the graduate who lives his/her faith and is an
outstanding, well-rounded person. This year’s winner was Aiden
Soberano.
Sister Mary Suzanne Scholarship: This scholarship is given to a
student who demonstrated service, academic achievements and
Bobcat Scholarship: Given annually to students attending a dedication to the St. Columban School community. This year’s
Catholic High School, who combine the essence of teamwork, recipient was Christina Poole.
achievement and excellence. These students demonstrate Christian
values and character for others to follow. These scholarships were Sisters of Notre Dame Distinguished Medal Award: This award
presented to Max Mueller, Mason Marshall, Vincent Oliver, Evan is given to the student who is the most authentic witness to Notre
Sugrue, Elizabeth Nelson, Taylor Wagner, Rachel Wiehe and Dame education. The three elements of qualification are academic
Samantha Wolf.
excellence, service and the practice of faith. This year’s winner was
Stevie Varga.
Miss C and Mr. C Award: Given annually to the boy and girl who
best demonstrate leadership ability. Winners are nominated by their Mary Miller Scholarship: This award is presented to the two
fellow classmates. This year’s recipients were Carter Kurz and students who best exemplified the theme of the St. Columban
Rebecca Kemper.
school year. This year’s recipients were Grace Gruppo and Jake
Tiberghien.
Theme Awards: Presented to one boy and one girl from each
homeroom. This year’s winners were Christina Poole, Evan Sugrue, President’s Education Award for Excellence: This award is
Grace Gruppo, Matthew LoPresti, Siena Dicari and Josh Hill.
given to students with an overall average of 94% or higher. This
year’s recipients were: Ashley Fasola, Caroline Gott, Connor
SMAC Scholarship: The SMAC scholarship is awarded to a Muccio, Christina Poole, Molly Haas, Emma Shaffer, Alex Iorfida,
student attending a Catholic High School who has demonstrated Ashley Gatto, Julia Vogele, Rebecca Kemper, Patrick Gerard, Madi
their strength, motivation and courage not only through their Person, Lauren Hawkins, Jake Tiberghien, Rachel Wiehe, Cecilia
participation in running track and/or cross country, but also through Gries and Madison Niceley.
high academic achievement and charitable work. This year’s
recipient was Gabby Lusby.
President’s Award for Educational Achievement: This award is
given to students who have shown diligent hard work and effort
Angelique Maresco Memorial Art Scholarship: Given to the during the school year. This year’s winners were: Summer Engle,
student who has demonstrated outstanding talent, creativity and Jack Barnett, Gracie Gruppo, Sarah Brisben, Katie McCort, Celia
overall excellence in Art. This year’s recipient was Ashley Gatto.
Brown, Matthew LoPresti, Siena Dicari, Sam Moeller, Macy Zierolf,
Sarah Nagy, Maria Eha, Josh Hill, Evan Sugrue, Katrina Maresco,
Ted Hitchens Memorial Scholarship: Given in honor of a man
Elizabeth Nelson, Liesl Zazycki, Madeline O’Connell, Aidan Soberano,
who touched the lives of St. Columban Drama students over the
Ellie Worpenberg, Stephen Varga, Taylor Wagner and Elizabeth
past 30 years. The purpose of the scholarship is to benefit the
Wolf.
education of future musicians and performers. This year’s recipients
were Ashley Fasola and Ellie Worpenberg.
Aubrey Rose Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship is given
to a student with a compassionate heart who has a positive impact
PTO Scholarships: These scholarships are given to the three
on people through their kindness and willingness to give back to our
students attending a Catholic High School with the highest overall
community. This year’s winner was Sam Putoff.
academic average. This year’s awards went to Ashley Fasola,
Caroline Gott and Rachel Wiehe.
CONGRATULATIONS SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS!
The State Science Fair was held on Saturday, May 16th at The
Ohio State University. Approximately 1,200 students from across
the state were evaluated on their scientific research and
communication skills. We are excited that St. Columban is once
again the recipient of the Harold C. Shaw Outstanding School
Award given for our excellent school performance at the State
Science Fair. We are one of only eleven (11) schools to receive this award in
Ohio and eight of them are high schools! This competition is the academic equivalent of a state athletic championship, and we
could not be more proud! Thank you to Mr. McPheron who works tirelessly to motivate the students in the classroom and
throughout the science fair process. Congratulations to the following students who received a superior rating: Anna Belesi,
Siena Dicari, Caroline France, Cecilia Gries, Jackie Groeschen, Lauren Hawkins, Elizabeth Nelson, Madeline O’Connell,
Sophie Pilon, and Nathan Zobrist. We would also like to recognize two students who received special awards. Siena Dicari
received the Geological Award ($300) and the Engineering Award ($100), while Lauren Hawkins received the Food Science
Award ($250). Thank you for your excellent representation of St. Columban School!
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High School Youth Group News
BACK TO SCHOOL NEWS
YOU CAN USE
~Deacon Michael Brock
School packets available in
the Gathering Space
On May 3rd the St. Columban Youth Group gathered at
Miami Riverview Park to celebrate another successful year
of fellowship and send off our graduating seniors.
Pick up your family packet the
weekend of August 8th-9th and
return completed paperwork during the Back-to-School
Kick-Off and BBQ Blast on Tuesday, August 18th or on the
first day of school.
About 30 young adults descended on the park pavilion to
play games, roast hot dogs and enjoy the spring weather.
The picnic brought to conclusion the past year of formation.
The highlight of the evening was a good old roasting of
each graduating senior by their fellow youth. Each senior
received a special acknowledgement and parting gift from
the adult leaders. The graduating seniors are Josh Brock
(Northern Kentucky University), Joe Hill (University of Akron) and Matt Reardon (University of Akron).
Parent/Student Orientation & Ice Cream Social
sponsored by PTO
Tuesday, August 11th
Parents and students of all kindergarten, all first grade,
and all new students in grades 2-8 are invited to attend the
new student orientation and ice cream social on Tuesday,
August 11th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Festivities will begin as
follows:
A Special Invitation: if you are an incoming high school
freshman, you are cordially invited to become a member of
St. Columban’s high school youth group. We meet every
Sunday evening during the school year from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
There are lots of fun activities, fellowship, outreach programs and opportunities for fulfilling service hours. Look to
the church bulletin for when the group starts back up in August. See you then! God is good…all the time!
6:30 p.m.
Parents drop off all kindergarten & all
1st graders at their homerooms to
meet the teachers; students in grades
2-8 go to the Gym
6:35 p.m.
All parents meet in the Parish Hall for
orientation
Please refer to the agenda on the invitation and if you
have not received your personal invitation, please contact
Donna Waymire in the School Office, 683-7903.
Back-To-School Kick-Off & BBQ Blast
Tuesday, August 18th
From 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., you can:
meet the teachers and your classmates
drop off school and paper supplies
find your bus route
pick up previously ordered supply kits
order Spirit Wear
meet representatives of various organizations
set up prepayment for lunches
drop off completed paperwork in the office
* visit the uniform exchange in the Gym
* enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with family and friends
in the Cafeteria ~ sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus
We warmly welcome the
families who have recently
joined the parish!
Jorge Abanto-Bueno, Luz Sanchez-Peraza, and Pablo
Abanto-Sanchez
Michael Casto
Derek, Kathleen, Charlotte, Nathan and Celine Combs
Laura Falgner and Harper Guenther
John & Kathy Farrell
Ryan, Sarah and Zoey Hoover
Philip, Sarah and Maddie Jeck
William & Mary Johnson
Troy Perkins and Misty, Jaden and Landen Garcia
Kevin, Celeste, Etain, Jude, Cormac and Madeleine Rooney
Eduardo, Gladis, Miah, Edward and Chelsea Villavicencio
Scott, Amy, Abbey and Emily Waun
Tom, Bridget, Fia, Maggie, Brennan and Ryan Zentmeyer
School Tuition Management Company:
Transition from Online Giving to FACTS
Welcome to St. Columban School’s first year with FACTS
Management Company! Due to our transition from Online
Giving to FACTS for school tuition management, the Online
Giving payment method for school tuition was discontinued
as of May 31, 2015.
As a friendly reminder, all school tuition accounts must be
set up on FACTS by July 10th. If you choose to pay your
school tuition in full, please note that your payment must be
received on FACTS by July 1st. If you have any questions
regarding your account, FACTS Customer Service Support
is available 24/7 to assist you and answer any questions
that you may have. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transitional time!
Welcome to our newly
baptized members!
Oliver Appel, son of Steven & Adrienne
Charles Robinson, son of Christopher & Laurin
Caden Ruther, son of Aaron & Tracie
Claire Schaefer, daughter of Bryant & Whitney
Marjorie Stout, daughter of Kevin & Jennifer
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Degree Ceremonials
Stewardship Spotlight Ministry:
The St. Columban Knights of Columbus hosted
Degree Ceremonials in April and May and welcomed
17 new members to our parish K of C Council.
Primetimers
St. Columban Primetimers is an organization for the 'over 50'
crowd at St. Columban. We were formed about 25 years ago
by Al Hencheck, Ed Beimesche and others whose children
were out of school but still wanted to feel connected to the
parish.
Kevin Gaerke
Steve Gumbert
Greg Johnson
Steve Johnson
Dan Kurth
Tom Kutcher
We meet the second Tuesday of each month (except January
and February). Generally there is a VERY short business
meeting followed by refreshments, card playing, sometimes a
speaker or just socializing. We sponsor a booth at the Festival
each year, host an Italian dinner once a year and usually
supply desserts one Friday night for the annual Fish Fry. We
take day trips, either by bus or carpooling, and occasionally a
longer, overnight trip to someplace interesting.
Jeff Lusby
Mike Mathes
Rob Metzger
Steve Milby
Rob Nelson
Jay Sampson
Bill Schmidt
Jeff Strottman
Bob Veite
Kyle Viscomi
Jeff Zobrist
The K of C Council at St. Columban recently celebrated its
10th Anniversary and now has more than 175 members.
Worldwide, the K of C is more than 130 years old, with more
than 1.8 million Catholic men involved in over 14,000
councils.
Nothing is expected of our members except the desire to have
fun and enjoy new and old friendships. We'd love to have you
join us. Come to one of our meetings and see for yourself! We
will also have a table at Donut Sunday on August 2nd—stop by
and say hi!
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are
committed to making their community a better place, while
supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more tha n
camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is
supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your
own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family
life. If you are interested in learning more, contact Grand
Knight Phil Wentzel at [email protected] or 513313-0205. Check us out online at www.kofc.org.
TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND:
Helping School Families in Need
In the midst of summer and sunshine, many of us have put
school and tuition completely out of our minds! Although our
summer days may be filled with picnics in the park, bike rides
through nature trails and cannonballs in the pool, this is also
the time of year when we begin collecting school tuition for
the upcoming school year.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT
BECOMING CATHOLIC?
Are you someone who has never been baptized?
Are you a member of a family who has been coming to
Mass for years?
Are you interested in entering the Catholic Church?
Each year there are several families who need financial
assistance with their school tuition. Over the past few years,
as we have seen many families become unemployed or
downsized at their jobs, the number of families needing
financial help has grown substantially.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, now may be
the right time for you to find out more about the RCIA.
In the Catholic tradition there is a wonderful process that is
both informational and formational for those people who
would like to learn about the teachings of the Church and
also receive the Sacraments to become Catholic. It is
called the RCIA, which stands for the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults.
As Jesus says to his disciples in the Gospel “Take it; this is
my body.” Perhaps Jesus is inviting you with these words,
to a deeper relationship with Him. If you feel as though the
Lord is calling you to come closer to Him, then maybe this
is the time for you to talk to someone about the RCIA and
the Catholic Church. Contact Scott in the Parish Office for
more information: [email protected]
St. Columban has been blessed with the generous spirit of
many parishioners who donate to our Tuition Assistance
Fund. We are truly grateful for each and every donation that
comes in for this much needed fund. Please remember that
there is always a need for additional donations to the Fund
and every dollar helps a family in need. Donations are
accepted in the collection basket at Mass and through
Online Giving as a one-time payment or a regularly
scheduled donation. Please feel free to stop by the Parish
Office with your donation at any time! Please contact Katelyn
Viscomi in the Parish Office with any questions at (513) 6830105, ext. 2106 or [email protected].
For those who are thinking about supporting this fund and
to all those who have in the past, we, and those who will
receive the assistance, thank you from the bottom of our
hearts in advance for your generosity!
Uganda
Mission
Collection
St. Columban School to offer
before and after school care
Members of the
St. Columban School
Student Council, their
teachers, Fr. Larry
and Mrs. Rhoten presented a check for
$5,200 to the Sisters to be used in their work at St. Julie’s
School in Uganda. Thanks to everyone for your support!
St. Columban School has partnered with Champions to provide before and after school care for students in grades K-6
beginning this fall. Before-school care will begin at 6:30 a.m.
and after-school care will run until 6:00 p.m. Program offerings will include art, problem solving, literacy, dramatic play,
math, science, movement and more! More details to come!
We are please to offer this new service to school families!
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Etched glass artwork
in church complete!
VIRTUS INFORMATION FOR
VOLUNTEERS AND COACHES
If you are a new volunteer, coach,
teacher, aide, etc. you will need to attend a VIRTUS training class. The next VIRTUS classes
to be held at St. Columban are July 25 and August 15 from
9:00 a.m. to Noon.
We hope you have noticed the
two new saints that have found a
home in the remaining panels
above the doors leading into
church.
To sign up for this or any training class in the Archdiocese,
log into www.virtusonline.org and click on the REGISTRATION tab. If you have any questions, contact Don Kruse in
the Parish Office at 513.583.3995 or email him at:
[email protected].
St. Frances
Xavier Cabrini (1946) and St. Katharine
Drexel (2000) join St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton (1975), St. John Neumann
(1976), St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
(1988) and St. Kateri Tekewitha (2012)
to round out the six North American
saints featured above the doors.
Got News?
The deadline for the August edition of The Columban is:
Thursday, July 16
The panels were donated
in memory of Dan Sullivan.
Contact Cathy at [email protected].
Happy Anniversary!
“This was really nice! What a great way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!”
~ Cindy and George Pillipovich
“Mass was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious! How nice of the parish to do this
just because we have been married 50 years!” ~ Joan and Gary Koebel
“Yes, Fr. Larry, I know I am a saint for being married to Harry for 60 years!” ~ Peg Walker
Each year, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati presents married couples with a special certificate if they have been married 25,
50 or 60 years. Those couples who are celebrating their 50th year of marriage were also invited to a special Mass in May at
the Cathedral with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. St. Columban had it’s own celebration as well! These couples were invited
to a Mass on June 14, where they received a special blessing and enjoyed a delicious breakfast afterwards. This year there
are 42 couples celebrating 25 years, 5 couples celebrating their 50th and 5 celebrating their 60 Th. Congratulations to these
blessed couples! Certificates will be mailed to those not in attendance.
60th Anniversary
Couples
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinney
Mr. And Mrs. Jasper Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beimesche
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Harland Eichhorn
50th Anniversary
Couples
Mr.and Mrs. Gary Koebel
Mr and Mrs. Robert Coe
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Aluotto
Mr.and Mrs. Joe Muraski
Mr.and Mrs. Gerald Klinkenberg
Mr.and Mrs. Ken Kwiatkowski
25th Anniversary
Couples
Mr. and. Mrs. Greg Warden
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Whitling
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weisgerber
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Towle
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Burpee
Mr. and Mrs. David Jacon-Duffy
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dzigiel
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Treinen
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Popp
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Lendenski
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Kip De Witt
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Huber
Mr. and Mrs. George Pilipovich
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Morey
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bowling
Mr. and Mrs. William Hogan
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Benner
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Homer
Mr. and Mrs. Julio Aguilar
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Madix
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelleher
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Main
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jacques
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Judd
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lesperance
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cox
Mr. and Mrs. John Lagory
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hankins
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Janka
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Shumaker
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Redmond
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Grinsted
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Naber
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lyle
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