Happy 4th of July

Chris Muglia concert Sunday

Chris is coming to St. Columbkille Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

Join in the fun!

Growing Gardens

This spring some of our T.E.E.N. Faith members spent a Saturday fixing up some of our grounds around the Teen Center and doing some planting. You can already see a big difference.

Before

After

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After

Thank you for making a difference!

Fireworks

Get your fireworks from St. Columbkille Shepherds. Their tent is at 84th Street & Centennial in Papillion. There is a 10% off coupon in the parish bulletin.

Thanks Bruce

Jesus said to his disciples: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father." Matthew 6:1

With a smile on his face, Bruce Tangeman has been actively involved in the parish well before he joined the staff in 1999. Since then he has quietly been a key part of supporting eveything we have done. Today is his last day.

Thanks Bruce!

Archbishop Lucas receives his pallium

This morning, Archbishop designate George Lucas was one of 34 Archbishops given the pallium by Pope Benedict XVI. The two-inch woolen band worn over the shoulders symbolizes the "easy yoke" of the Lord. This the liturgical vestment is used by metropolitan archbishops within their respective provinces as a sign of their union with Peter's successor and is an ancient tradition. Last night the pallia spent the night in the Apostle Peter's tomb.

"The pope and archbishops wear the pallium as a sign of their authority over the Christian community, but it is the Gospel authority of a shepherd called to carry his sheep, to lead them and feed them," said Rev. Joseph Taphorn, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Omaha.

The pallium used to be bestowed upon a new archbishop in his cathedral. In 1984, Pope John Paul II started the global rite. An archbishop must formally request it within three months of being appointed in order to receive it. Archbishop designate Lucas received his pallium before his upcoming installation in Omaha. If an Archbishop is transferred, the pallium doesn't go with him. Thus Archbishop Tim Dolan of New York who received one as archbishop of Milwaukee in 2003 received one this morning as well.

An archbishop's pallium is made from the wool of lambs blessed by the pope on the feast of St. Agnes on January 21. The pallium is presented today on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Homily Podcasts

If you want to hear a homily again, share it with a friend, or hear another one on the weekend, don't forget out homily podcasts. Typically each homilist will have their message posted on our website each Tuesday morning in an MP3 format. If you go to www.saintcolumbkille.org, you can click on Homily Podcasts on the lower right for the latest ones.

Festival Ideas

Last year Linda Ostronic came to a Parish Festival meeting and suggested we add a Bull Ride. Without her suggestion, this never would have happened:




If you have an idea for the Festival on Saturday September 20th,
tell Deacon David. You can call him at 339-3285 ext 104
or email to dkrueger@saintcolumbkille.org

A Week of Fun & Faithbuilding

This has been a week of learning about God at the Crocodile Dock.

We have two themes for the week.

One focuses on being fearless because…

God is with us,
God is powerful,
God does what He says He’ll do,
God gives us life, and
God Cares for us.

Our other theme is light.

The light of Christ shines through us when we love and serve others. All week, kids are asked to watch for ways they see God active in their lives each day. We call these “God Sightings.” A God Sighting might be a hug, a butterfly, acts of service or letting someone go first in line.

Monday’s Bible Verse: God Said, “I will be with you.” (Exodus 3:12)
Bible Story: God speaks to Moses in a burning bush. Exodus 3:1-4:17 God gave Moses a hard job to do. Even though it was a hard job, God knew Moses could do it because God was with him!

Tuesday’s Bible Verse: “By this (God’s Power) you will know that I am the Lord.” (Exodus 7:17)
Bible Story: Plagues (or troubles) came upon the Egyptians, but God’s power kept His people (the Israelites) safe.

Wednesday’s Bible Verse: “The Lord will keep His promises.” (Psalm 145:13b)
Bible Story: God gave Pharaoh many chances to let His people go. But Pharaoh didn’t believe that God was the Lord. God kept his People safe in their homes.

Thursday’s Bible Verse: “Do not be afraid!...for He has risen from death as He said He would.” (Matthew 28:5-6)
Bible Story: Jesus died on a cross and rose to new life.

Friday’s Bible Verse: “Do not be afraid, stand still and see the Lord save you today.” (Exodus 14:13)
Bible Story: God helped His people by parting the Red Sea so they could walk across on dry land.

Everything wraps up today with a Bible Story, Music & Lights, Mass and a Meal!

Thank you to everyone who came and were a part of the week

or brought your kids, or were part of the activities or planning in any way!

Proclamation & Actions

"Jesus speaks of the proclamation of the Kingdom of God as the true objective for his coming to the world, and his proclamation is not just a 'discourse.' It includes, at the same time, his actions: His signs and miracles indicate that the Kingdom is now present in the world, which in the end coincides with himself. In this sense, one must recall that even in this idea of the 'primacy' of proclamation, word and sign are inseparable."

Pope Benedict XVI