Outdoor Activities

At the 6th Grade Field Trip there was a chance to experience some outdoor activities as well. These included canoeing ...

 

 

 

 ... archery, ...

 

 

 ... and the zip line.

 

Everyone had fun!

Trust

At the 6th Grade Field Trip yesterday, students were broken into small groups.

 In there small groups the students were given tasks to accomplish.

 

 They had to work as a team, develop strategy and trust one another.

 

 

 It was a great way to grow through hands on experiences.

Fire Safety Month

October is Fire Safety Month.  OFD Batallion Chief

Dan Olsen (Bella's dad) came to visit our preschool.

 

He talked with us about the danger of playing with fire and how to stay safe if there is a fire. He gave our preschoolers a fire helmet and coloring book so we could talk more about fire safety at home.

Thanks Chief Olsen!

Our Lady of the Rosary

On this day in 1571, the Holy League in Europe defeated the Ottoman Empire. Some Western historians consider it one of the most significant Navel Battles anywhere in the globe. The victory gave the Holy League control over the Mediterranean, protected Rome from invasion, and prevented the Ottomans from advancing further into Europe.

The Holy League credited the victory to the Virgin Mary, whose intercession with God they had implored for victory through the use of the Rosary. Andrea Doria had kept a copy of the miraculous image of our Our Lady of Guadalupe given to him by King Philip II of Spain in his ship's state room. Pope Pius V instituted a new Catholic feast day of Our Lady of Victory to commemorate the battle, which is now celebrated by the Catholic Church as the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Today there are still times when we encourage people to pray the rosary together.

• At noon Saturday, October 16th there will be a Rosary Rally in the west parking lot of the church as a public act or reparation for sins perpetuated against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary;
• At 6:30 am and 9:00 pm each Wednesday there is prayer in the church chapel for our children. Anyone can come, you need only bring a rosary;
• From September 22nd to November 1st people will be praying 24 hours a day in front of the Bellevue Abortion Mill. Specifically, parishioners from St. Columbkille will be there from 8:00 am Saturday until 8:00 am Sunday. If you would like to be scheduled, contact Mike or Lynn at 339-1947 or michaelpjones1@cox.net.

Funeral Lunches

One of the important ministries in our parish is preparing Funeral Lunches.

There are many people who cook one item

for the meal and drop it off in the kitchen.

Everything dropped off is brought out and

carefully arranged for the lunch.

It is a great service to allow the family going through the death

of a loved one to be able to think of one less thing. 

The list used to contact people for assistance with preparing a meal is now three years old. If anyone is able to bake or help with funeral lunches, we ask that you call Joann at 339-2799 or Sue at 339-8875 or send Sue an email.

From the Omaha World Herald

The Omaha World Herald had the following editorial in their Saturday paper:

Religious devotion has enriched the cultural heritage of Nebraska for many generations. This weekend will mark a special occasion for Catholics in Omaha and northeast Nebraska: the 125th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Omaha.

At its creation by Pope Leo XIII in October 1885, the Archdiocese covered all of Nebraska and Wyoming and included a Catholic population of around 62,000. In the present day, the Archdiocese encompasses 23 Nebraska counties, with about 225,000 Catholics.

Over the past 125 years, the number of parishes has increased from 64 to 132, and the number of schools, from 29 to 75.

Even in the fast-paced, high-tech 21st century, religious faith continues to speak deeply to the needs of many Nebraskans. Which is why this weekend's anniversary for the Archdiocese will hold great meaning for so many local Catholics.

Annual Report & Seminarians

Our Annual Report was mailed and Fr. Damian spoke about it at all of the Masses last weekend. Due to bulk mail rules, the arrival date can vary. If you haven't gotten yours yet, you should expect it by the weekend.

In preparing the Annual Report, Fr. Wee interviewed the five men from St. Columbkille who were in Seminary in 2009-10. While a few quotes from that discussion were included in the Annual Report, the full conversations can be read here.

Picnic WIth the Priests

Picnic with the Priests was held in Fr. Damian's

backyard a number of Saturdays ago.

Families got in on the action as it was a

good time to gather and play together.

Happy 125th Anniversary

On this day in 1885, the Omaha Archdiocese was created.

That was just 8 years after St. Columbkille began as a parish. At that time, the Omaha Archdiocese contained all of Nebraska and Wyoming. Today there are three dioceses in Nebraska and another in Wyoming.

In recognition of this date we pray:

Almighty and Eternal Father,

through the intercession of Mary,

the Mother of God, St. Joseph,

her most chaste spouse, St. Cecilia,

our patroness, the angels and all our

patron saints, we ask your blessing.

We lift to you, Heavenly Father,

our Archbishop, priests, deacons,

consecrated men and women, and

all the faithful. Bless us and make

us holy, grant us holy vocations, and

keep us in your providential care.

We ask this, Father, in the name of

Jesus Christ, your son, who lives

and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, forever and ever

Amen.

Life Chain

23rd Anniversary of the

Life Chain

Sunday, October 3rd

2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Omaha’s Prayerful Statement for Life

Join other parishes and schools along Dodge street on the South side of 80th and Dodge Street

Questions: Call Mike or Lynn 339-1947

michaelpjones1@cox.net