Watchful and Alert

Why was a church full of K-8

students so attentive and watchful?

 

 Juggling fire can definately get attention.

Parish Mission leader Dan DeMatte spoke and interacted with the

school students this morning as they got to know our mission leader.

The Parish Mission continues every night through Thursday.

Mass: 6:15 p.m.

Mission: 7:00 p.m.

Fr Wee is Moving

Dear Parishioners,

Last Monday (April 4th), I met with Archbishop Lucas who asked me if I would like to become the pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hooper and St. Lawrence Parish in Scribner, with possible additional teaching duties at Archbishop Bergan High School.

I said “yes” with mixed feelings. On one hand, I was humbled that Archbishop Lucas has confidence in me to be a pastor. On the other hand, I knew that it would mean leaving a wonderful community that I have come to love dearly. And as you are my family, I would like to be the one to let you know first.

As you know, in 2009, our city of Papillion was named number three in a national ranking, but as far as I am concerned, you, the parishioners, are Number One! It has been a wonderful four years here in your midst.

The usual Associate Pastor assignment is three years long. I am blessed that I was given an extra year here to be with you. I will not be leaving St. Columbkille until the third week of June.

When I mentioned to my dog, Cosmas, that we will be moving soon, I told him that Fr. Vitalis, who I will be replacing in Hooper, will be taking his 10 goats with him. Cosmas was disappointed that he would not have the chance to be the sheep dog (or rather, should I say, goat dog).

I look forward to making the most of my remaining time here.

God bless,
Fr. Wee

A Zoo Field Trip

Our preschool students have been learning about the ocean.

Thursday, we rode a bus to the zoo to see

some of the animals we had learned about.

We were lucky to have so many parent helpers.

We also visited the butterfly garden and the gorillas.

It was a special day to spend with our friends!

About our Parish Mission Leader

Dan DeMatte is leading our parish mission next week. He will speak at the end of all the Masses this weekend. Some of Dan's time in seminary was captured in the A&E reality show "God or the Girl?" Here is a video which encorporates some of that footage:

Living Our Expectations

One of the expectations of

parishioners at St. Columbkille is:

Once a year engage your political

leaders in concerns for justice.

Some of our parishioners were doing just that

at Pro-Life Legistlative Day in Lincoln.

Above is Kim Zurcher with Senator Jim Smith from District 14.

Here is Cathy Peterson with Senator Scott Price from District 3.

They "called" their senators off the legistlative floor to visit with them and encourage them to vote for LIFE ... Specifically the Nebraska Right to Life bills being heard:

LB 521: Stop Web Cam Abortions

LB 461: Freedom of Conscience Act for Medical Providers

2012 Ceili Planning has begun

The 2012 Columb's Ceili will be:

Saturday, March 10th

The 2012 Ceili Honorary Chairs are:

Marlo & Chuck Monico

The 2012 Ceili Chairs are:

Diane and Matt Ferro

We welcome your nominees for the Spirit of St. Columbkille Award. This award is given to a family that demonstrates quiet discipleship within the parish and community. If you have someone you would like to nominate, please email us.

Reading to Preschoolers in Spanish

On Friday, some of the 8^th grade students came to the preschool. 

 They taught our preschoolers how to introduce themselves in Spanish.

They paired up with the preschool children

to read a book and English and in Spanish. 

Gracias!

It's not pink

On Tuesday those preparing for their First Communion gathered in the church as Fr. Damian went through the Mass with them. All of the students were also given a "Fr. Damian Paper Doll" and were invited to prepare it each week for the proper liturgical color.

The Fourth Sunday of Lent's designation as "Laetare Sunday" comes from today's entrance antiphon in the Sacramentary, which begins with "Rejoice (laetare in Latin), Jerusalem!" In celebration, the liturgical color this week is Rose.

So if you have your Fr. Damian Paper Doll, he should be dressed in Rose this weekend.

Pastor's Day

Fr. Damien Wee was recently to Immaculate Conception Seminary for Pastor's Day. Seminarian Dan Szalewski (peeking out from behind St. Joseph) is in his second year of studies at the seminary in Northwest Missouri.

Please keep Dan and all of our seminarians in your prayers.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross was begun by St. Francis of Assisi. He wanted to help people get a better sense of the experience of the Crucifixion.

The Stations of the Cross images displayed in our church today are from our previous church. As the old church was closed in 1982, these were brought over.

You can participate in Stations of the Cross today at 1:00 or 6:00 p.m. in the church today.