NHS Induction

When Gross Catholic High School recently had their induction into the National Honor Society, seven students were from St. Columbkille.

Congratulations!

Telling Fr Steve Goodbye

The 6:30 Mass was a little fuller than usual last night. This is the last weekend Fr Steve is with us before he departs for West Point as pastor. We are collecting cards or notes for him this weekend and next weekend.

After Communion, the assembly broke out in spontaneous applause.

After Mass there was a multitude of people waiting to see him in the courtyard - many dressed in Gross High School gear.

 Goodbye Fr Steve

We Were Blessed by Fr Steve

“Father Steve is an absolute gift and blessing to our community.”

Gross High School president Dorothy Ostrowski said that about Fr. Steve's presence at Gross High School, but it very true of us here at St. Columbkille as well. For ten years St. Columbkille Parish has been blessed to have Fr. Steve Emanuel celebrate weekened and Holy Day liturgies with us. In his bulletin pastor's letter, Fr. Gerald Gonderinger had announced that Fr. Steve Emanuel will be his replacement at St. Mary's parish in West Point as well as work with Guardian Angels Central Catholic.

We can't help but be pleased for the parishioners at St Mary's in West Point. His leadership and experience in Catholic Education will be a blessing for them.

Here's a post about Fr Steve and his award from Boystown a few years back.

Here's an article about Fr Steve from a year and a half ago.

Here's the speech he gave on behalf of those honored as Educators and/or Administrators at the 2013 Archbishop's Dinner for Education:

Junior Cougar Band

The Junior Cougar Band performed today. They are composed of 5-8th grade students from St. Columbkille Catholic School, St. Bernadette or St. Mary's in Bellevue.

These band members are all students
at St. Columbkille Catholic School!

Scholarships

Seven of our eighth grade students from St. Columbkille Catholic School have been awarded scholarships to Catholic High Schools.

Thank you to Creighton Prep, Gross, Marian & Skutt for recognizing our students!

(For those keeping score, Mrs. Loeffler had one more of these

 students in her first grade class than Mrs. English.)

Scholarships

This morning the 8th grade students at St. Columbkille Catholic School gathered together as some scholarships were announced to attend:

... Marian High School, ...

... Mount Michael High School, ....

 ... and Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School.

 We are proud of our students receiving scholarships, ...

... and their parents are as well.

Fr. Steve is Among the Honored

Last night Fr. Steve Emanuel was among those honored as Educators and/or Administrators during the 2013 Archbishop's Dinner for Education. Fr. Steve spoke on behalf of all of those honored.



Fr Steve is also the subject of a recent article in the Bellevue Reader. We congratulate him and all of those honored.

Gross Catholic High School Awards

Gross Catholic High School presents the Man & Woman of the Year awards to a male and female senior student for demonstration of the gift of self, leadership, family spirit, concern for others and the school, academic success and basic integrity.

This year the 2013 Man & Woman of the Year are two of our parishioners, Zach Knicky and Emily Fanslau.

Among the other awards given to our parishioners is the 2013 Omaha World Herald Top Student Scholar award to Nathan Henton.

Jessica Wilson was named the

2013 Omaha World Herald Scholar.

 Sophomore Noah Fanslau was

 named the 2013 Spirit Scholar.

Matthew Herting is the

2013 Outstanding Sophomore student.

Sarah Watson was named branch contest winner for the annual Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest. This regional and national contest had around 120 entries from 7th-12th graders across the Omaha area. Sophomore Sarah Watson placed first in for her respective grade. FRA Patriotic Chairman of Branch 276, Jim Black, presented Sarah with her winning plaque on Thursday, April 18. This year's Patriotic Essay theme was "What my vote will mean to me" and contestants were asked to write 350 words on the topic.

Congratulations to all the award winners!

Junior Cougar Band

On Wednesday, the Junior Cougar Band, under the direction of Mr. Nick Romero toured three schools including St. Columbkille Catholic Schools. First, a band composed of just the 5th graders played.

A number of the students are from St. Columbkille.

Then Mr Romero introduced the

 band of 6th to 8th grade students.

They played very well and we appreciate the visit!

Preparing for Showtime

Tonight Jungle Book will be presented by Drama Club students from St. Columbkille Catholic School. This afternoon they put on their makeup and prepared for the show.

The Jungle Book

7:00 p.m.

4/6/13

Gross High School

Increasing Kindness?

Back in January, the 4th and 5th grade students at St. Columbkille Catholic School had a Kindness Retreat led by Jorge and Megan. It began with a lot of fun.

There were also small group discussions led by students from Gross High School (including some of our alumni.)

Towards the end, students were asked to write about a time where others were not kind to them and how they can be more kind to others.

Those who were comfortable, shared what they wrote.

So it's been a few months.

How are you doing?

Is anything different?