PARISH STAFF

Reverend Neil D. O’Connor, Pastor

Reverend William E. Browne, Parochial Vicar

Reverend Kevin Estabrook, Parochial Vicar

Reverend James F. Mazanec, Parochial Vicar

Reverend Mr. Edward A. Telepak, Permanent Deacon

Reverend Mr. Paul C. Kutolowski, Permanent Deacon

Mr. Jon Thibo, Director of Music

Miss Rita M. Klement, School Principal

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Mr. Joseph O. Shuman, Chairperson

Mr. William R. Studeny, Member-At-Large

Mr. Michael C. Barth, Member-At-Large

Mrs. Sandy Vargo, Secretary & Spiritual Commission Representative

Mrs. Lois R. Satow, Education Commission Representative

Mr. Robert Kane, Evangelization Commission Representative

Mrs. Lillian Kovacs, Parish Life Commission Representative

Mrs. Catherine Fink, Social Concerns Commission Representative

Mr. Scott A. Effertz, Representative for Youth

 

RECTORY OFFICE: (216) 524-1987

(Mondays through Fridays - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

PARISH FAX LINE: (216) 524-9146

E-MAIL ADDRESS: stcolumb@aol.com

SCHOOL OFFICE: (216) 524-4816

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM: (216) 313-7756

CREDIT UNION: (216) 524-0414

(Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

 

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Roman Catholic community of Saint Columbkille Parish,
situated in the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio,
having been fed and nourished by Word and Eucharist,
are committed to our Baptismal call to holiness.
Guided by the Holy Spirit,
we strive to live in accordance
with the words and actions of Jesus Christ
through liturgical prayer, outreach, spiritual formation,
academic education, and celebration.
Our community acknowledges and affirms
the diversity of gifts shared by its members,
and challenges one another as a people of God
to stewardship of time, talent, and treasure.
In this way, we give praise and glory to our God.

 

ABOUT SAINT COLUMBKILLE

     Saint Columbkille, the patron of our parish, was born of a noble family in Donegal, Ireland, in the year 521, and was ordained a priest and monk in 546. When he was 42 years old, he was exiled from Ireland and sent to the territory known as Scotland with twelve companions. There he spent the next 34 years establishing churches and schools, and staffing them with many disciples who were attracted by his ardent penance, fervent prayer, sincere preaching, and deep confidence in God.

     Columbkille spent much time copying the Scriptures and other manuscripts and writing poems. His great book, the Book of Kells, is a work of perfection with no peer in the world of ancient calligraphy. Columbkille died in 597 and is honored as the Patron of Scotland. Saint Columbkille’s feast day is celebrated on June 9^th.

     Archbishop Edward F. Hoban canonically erected Saint Columbkille Parish on Thursday, June 7, 1956. Currently, our parish numbers over 4,000 families.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigils	4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sundays	7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m.
Weekdays	7:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and *7:00 p.m. (*during Lent only)
Saturday Mornings	8:15 a.m.

RECONCILIATION (Confession) SCHEDULE

Saturdays	3:00 to 3:30 p.m. after the 4:00 p.m. Mass until 5:00 p.m. after the 5:30 p.m. Mass until 6:30 p.m.
First Sunday of each month	after all of the Masses
or by Appointment

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (P.S.R.) CLASSES

P.S.R. Grades 1 through 8	Mondays from 4:00 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. and Mondays from 7:00 p.m. until 8:15 p.m.
Sunday Pre-School (3, 4, and 5-year olds)	10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

FUNERALS

Arrangements should be made with the rectory, through your funeral director, before publication in the newspaper.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament is administered at the nursing homes at regular intervals. The next Mass of Anointing will be celebrated in Saint Columbkille Church on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Other arrangements can be made by calling the rectory office.

BAPTISMS

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday after the 12:00 p.m. Mass. However, Baptismal preparation is required for parents before their first child’s baptism. There are three Baptism classes scheduled each year, during the months of February, April, and September. Please contact the rectory office for the dates, times, and locations.

MARRIAGES

In keeping with Diocesan regulations, arrangements must first be made with a Priest at least six months before the date selected to allow for the required preparations. Dates should be arranged as soon as possible to insure your choice of day and time.

In addition, please contact the rectory office to obtain registration information on the next available Pre Cana Class, which is held on a Sunday each year in February.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)

Classes begin every September. Please call the rectory office for further details.

NEW PARISHIONERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

Please register with our parish secretary at the rectory during daily office hours. You may also call and make an appointment with a priest to take your registration during evening or weekend hours.