It's Been a Year

It was a year ago today that Dr. Blue passed away. She made a significant difference in our school in a short times. She deserves a great deal of credit for moving us towards Advanced Accreditation. 

In retrospect it is perhaps even more amazing to realize how well the staff stayed together and moved forward as she fought and surcame to cancer.

She is the intention of the noon Mass today.

A Staff Addition

Mrs. Hixson has joined the staff of St. Columbkille Catholic School as our receptionist for the rest of the year. We are delighted to have her help in our office. Be sure to welcome her!

New Staff

Glenda McKenna is joining our staff in the Parish Office. She is learning about the parish now as she will work with Judy in the office about 20 hours a week. She is also working part time for IXIM.

Since David Batter left for another position and because we have not hired anyone on a full-time basis yet,. In the meantime we have decided to hire someone to work part time with our Liturgy and Music. It is very unlikely that a full time person will be hired before Easter. Our interim liturgist is:

... David Batter.

So make Glenda and David feel welcome when you see them.

Staff Workshop

On Monday the parish staff gathered at St. Elizabeth

Ann parish along with the staff of St. James.

All the staff had filled out a survey and the workshop

looked at how we might work together better.

 

While the results showed that we are doing well,

it also pointed out some areas where

we can focus to improve.

It was very helpful.

Chris Essink

Chris began working at St. Columbkille in August of 1993 as the housekeeper just a few months after Fr. Stillmunks became the pastor. For the last several years she has served the parish as Bulletin Editor and with Athletics. Today is her last day as she is retiring.

Fr. Damian said, "We wish her well and I want to extend a deep thanks to her for the outstanding bulletins she has prepared for us week after week. Chris took great pride in her work and it made all of us in the parish look better because of her dedication. She has also assisted with our athletic program and many know her from the kind smile and generous welcome she gives to all who come looking for a uniform or a schedule."

Thanks Chris!!