Fr. David Doiron~ Pastor

Terry Nummelin ~ Director of Religious Education

Rectory: 10 Richards Avenue Paxton, MA 01612 Telephone: 508-755-0408 • Fax: 508-767-0759

Religious Education Office: 508-755-0601 http://www.stcolumbapax.org • email: stcolumba@charter.net

SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Evening 5:00PM, Sunday Morning 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM

WEEKDAY MASSES 7:30AM (Tuesday—Friday)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Confessions are heard on Saturday at 4:15PM Any other time is by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Please call the office for instructions and a Baptismal date

BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday 9:00 AM

WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS

Please introduce yourselves. We want to know and serve you. We hope you become an active part of our Parish Community.

CHURCH OF ST. COLUMBA PAXTON, MA

WORSHIP SCHEDULE SATURDAY– SEPTEMBER 22ND 9:00a.m. -Rosary 5:00p.m. -Mass_________________________________ SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 23RD 8:00a.m. -Mass For Clara O’Connor Requested by the McMenemy Family 10:00a.m. -Mass For Alex & Alina Rybicki Requested by the Family MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 24TH NO MORNING MASS TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 25TH

7:30a.m.-Mass__________________________________ WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 26TH 7:30a.m.-Mass _________________________________ THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 27TH

7:30a.m.-Mass___ _ FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 28TH

7:30a.m.-Mass__________________________________ SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 29TH 9:00a.m. -Rosary 5:00p.m. -Mass For John Cavanaugh 16th Anniversary Requested by the Family SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 30TH 8:00a.m. -Mass 10:00a.m. -Mass For Richard Magner 3rd Anniversary Requested by the Family

ALTAR SERVERS

9/22-9/23 9/29-9/30 5:00p.m. Eamon McDonnell Matthew Tomasino Liam McDonnell 8:00a.m. Logan Domineck Logan Domineck 10:00a.m. Luke Putney Piotr Bielecki Liam Daly Caleb Rocha

LITURGICAL ROLES

9/22-9/23 9/29-9/30 5:00p.m. M. Power (L) D. Doyle (L) D. Stoica (E) R. White (E) A. Stoica (E) L. Doyle (E) 8:00a.m. L. Cournoyer (L) L. LeFave (L) M. Ahearn (E) M. Paladino (E) G. Graham (E) 10:00a.m. R. Bedard (L) M. Benoit (L) K. Anderson (E) MJ Anderson (E)

TV MINISTRY SCHEDULE 9/23/2018 Jack Ayvazian 9/30/2018 Liam McDonnell 10/07/2018 Tim Murphy The 10a.m. mass is recorded each week and shown on channel 192 at 4:00p.m., 6:00p.m. and 8:00p.m. on Sunday and Monday.

Daily Mass Daily mass can be seen on Charter TV channel 193 Monday through Friday at 9:00a.m.

Taking a child he placed it in their midst, and putting his arms around it he said to them, “Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me.” - Mk 9:36-37 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

THE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Rosary is recited every Saturday at 9a.m . in the church. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK

AND IN A SPECIAL WAY FOR

Bob Mattson, Dan Daignault Debbie Lyons, Patricia Benicaso

Mellissa Angiolillo, Julie Dix, Alice Falcone, Jackie Cook, Doris Metilly

Barbara Englander, Ginny Bean Aline Riedle, Robert & Rita Mertig

Patricia Jones, Jim Cavanaugh Blake George Murawski, Pete Warren

Hope for Housing Food Card Sale Food cards to benefit the Hope for Housing Program sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition To Prevent Family Homelessness will be available the weekend, of October 6 and 7. Your continued support of this project is appreciated. Purchase and spend cards at face value, while supporting this charity. Future sale dates are October 20t and 21 and November 3 and 4. Sales will remain the first and third weekend of each month. We hope you consider this project for your Holiday shopping and gift giving. Should you require large amounts, please talk to the sellers regarding your needs.

WEEKLY OFFERTORY COLLECTION Our parish budget requires $4,000 weekly to meet our expenses. On the weekend of September 15th-16th we received $3464. Thank you for your continued and generous support of our parish.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

IMPORTANT DATES

GRADE TWO PARENT MEETING

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018 Time: 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Location: Church Hall

GRADE 9 & 10 PARENT & YOUTH

MEETING Date: Sunday, September 30, 2018

Time: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Church Hall

* Please note the meeting is a prerequisite before classes begin. At least one parent from each family is

required to attend along with their son/daughter.

Monday Gr. 3 & 4 3:00p.m.-4:15p.m. 9/24/18 Monday Gr. 7 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 9/24/18 Tuesday Gr. 5 & 6 3:00p.m.-4:15p.m. 9/25/18 Tuesday Gr. 8 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 9/25/18 Wednesday Gr. 11 6:45p.m.-8:00p.m. 9/26/18 Sunday Gr. 1 8:50a.m.-9:50a.m. 9/30/18 Sunday Gr. 2 8:50a.m.-9:50a.m. 9/30/18 Sunday Gr. 9 & 10 11:00a.m.-11:30a.m. 9/30/18

Religious Education classes will

resume on the following dates.

25TH Sunday in Ordinary Time “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (MARK 9:35) Jesus teaches us that we are called to serve one another. Sacrifice is not a word that many people like to hear. We think it means that we must give up something that we want. However, the literal meaning of sacrifice is “to make holy,” from the words “sacer” = sacred and “facere” = to make. In other words, we make our lives holy by sharing our gifts in the service of God.

REMINDER—SATURDAY MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE

The Saturday Vigil Mass will be at 4:00pm

starting Saturday, October 6th.

9/23/2018

OUTREACH MINISTRY

For several years we have had many parishioners who bring Communion on the weekend to our homebound or hospitalized parishioners. By bringing Communion to our homebound you show how valued they are as members of the parish and meet Jesus in the lives of these people. Please contact the rectory at 508-755-0408 to let us know if there is someone who would like to receive a visit and Communion or if you would like to join this ministry. Training is provided.

Mini-Retreat for Women

The Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester invites you to join them for a Mini-Retreat for Women on Saturday, October 20th at St. Mary’s Hall, Main Street, Shrewsbury from 8:30am until 1:30pm.

Come & See what Alpha is all about

and bring a friend!

Alpha is a simple “course” in Christian basics. It’s an

opportunity to deepen your faith, develop new

friendships and explore life’s meaning in a friendly

setting! Alpha will be offered at St. Columba on six

Sunday afternoons this fall. Each week the sessions

begin with dinner. A DVD presentation and small

group discussion follow. All adults are welcome as

we explore basic questions about God’s existence,

the purpose of life, the teachings of Jesus and much

more.

There is no charge for the course.

A “Come & See” Dinner is being held on Sunday,

September 30th from 4-6:00p.m. Flyers to attend the

dinner are located at the front entrance of the church

and also on the church website.

9/23/2018

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

BLACK & WHITE GRILL

Catholic School Appeal 2018

September 20, 2018 Dear friends in Christ, Why choose a Catholic School given all the choices that are available today? While we take pride in our quality academics, in developing physical and teamwork skills in sports, and in being involved in community service, one thing stands out above all else: children can encounter Christ in all aspects of a Catholic School experience. The Catholic education each child receives is rooted in an understanding of the human person as made in the image and likeness of God who is the true source of human dignity. The mission of Catholic Schools is an integral part of the mission of the Catholic Church. In the Sacrament of Matrimony, parents vow to raise their children in the Catholic faith. There is no better opportunity to do so than in a Catholic School where teachers, staff and volunteers alike give witness to the faith every day, both in and out of the classroom. I invite you to review this year’s Catholic Schools’ Appeal report available online at www.schools.worcesterdiocese.org and in The Catholic Free Press and recognize how Catholic Schools are performing a vital service to the entire Church and how we need the support of everyone to carry on our mission. In order to share the “Good News” story of Catholic schools we rely on those of you who have received a Catholic education first-hand or have witnessed the benefits of a Catholic education in the graduates you have come to know. We owe it to future generations to be able to encounter Christ in the classroom. Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can be part of this commitment. With every prayerful best wish, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester