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In June of 1857, Father John Hogan founded St. Columban Parish in Chillicothe, Missouri, with 12 families. The first permanent church building was dedicated on May 17, 1860; and, the current St. Columban Catholic Church was blessed on November 23, 1879. Today, we have 1,137 parishioners in 455 families and invite you to join us for our celebration of Mass.

  • Saturday - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday - 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Father Thomas Hermes, Pastor

We are celebrating 150 years... join our celebration in conjunction with Octoberbest October 6 & 7!

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE JUNE & JULY 2009

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, June 15
Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:15 AM Special Intention of AV

Tuesday, June 16
Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:15 AM Don Raney+

Wednesday, June 17
Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:15 AM John Trageser+

Thursday, June 18
Weekday in Ordinary Time
8:15 AM Leo Luetticke+

Friday, June 19
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
8:15 AM Roy + & Lauretta Quinn

Saturday, June 20
Memorial of The Immaculate Heart of Mary
NO MASS

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNE 21, 2009

5:30 PM (Sat) Debbie Willard+
8:00 AM George Shepard+
10:00 AM People of the Parish

NOTE: This Mass schedule may change according to Father Tom's medical condition.


SERVER SCHEDULE

Servers June 20-21

  • 5:30 PM Jacob Shiflett & Jackson Haney
  • 8:00 AM Bridgett Kieffer & Elliott Keller
  • 10:00 AM Brooks & Matthew Sturm

Lectors

  • 5:30 PM Parker Leatherman
  • 8:00 AM Richard Myers
  • 10:00 AM Paul Sturm

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

  • 5:30 PM Barbara Tomasek, Shelley Tate, Bill & Jeanne Hinkebein
  • 8:00 AM Alice VanDyke, Carole Myers, George & Marta Quinn
  • 10:00 AM Ken Lauhoff, Rosemary Thompson, David & Chris Shearer

CHOIR PRACTICE - Watch for upcoming practices. If you would like to be a part of the choir, please come join us.


PRESS RELEASES - 


Bishop Hogan School Web Site

School Rental Policy (click here)
updated 02 03 08

Preschool News

Recent Weddings

Recent Baptisms

In Memory...

New Families

C-T Press Release 09 06 07

Oktoberfest Photos

Octoberfest October 5, 2008!

Fr. Tom's Tomes
Weekly Newsletter
June 14, 2009

Fr. TomRestoring Steeple to Original Splendor
June 12, 2009 (CT Article June 16, 2009)

I am writing this column on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. By the time you are reading this information the steeple and cross should be erected on the bell tower. (Click on link above to see full press release and all photos by Thursday, June 18.)

St. Columban’s Church was originally built with a steeple and the cross on the top of the steeple. Decades ago the steeple was removed and we are going to install it returning the Church to its original design.

The cost of all the work on the bell tower and steeple is approximately $200,000. The financing of the renovations is from a bequest left to the parish in the amount of $50,000 specifically for the restoration of the steeple and cross. A family in the parish has contributed another $51,000 toward this project. Through the Sow the Seed campaign $50,000 was anticipated for restoring the steeple and cross and another $43,000 was used to complete the project. We have also received approximately another $6,000 towards the renovation of the steeple from other parishioners.

In the course of the development of the project it was decided to remove the brick structure added to square off the bell tower when the old steeple was removed so that the proper integrity of the building would be present. The removal of the added brick will enable water, snow and ice to drain from the steeple area. Those who constructed the original church knew what they were doing in their design and engineering of the building.

I would like to thank Brian Wills, Hy-Vee General Manager and Jeff Frampton, Hy-Vee Deli Manager for providing the Brats and hotdog luncheon at our steeple raising party, Friday.

To help with meeting other parish plant maintenance and physical improvements I would invite parishioners who would like to make a donation to the parish maintenance fund to do so. On the first Sunday of the month there is a monthly envelope made available to assist in giving to the parish to keep our parish facilities looking nice. There are constantly things being done to make our parish facility look nicer.

This coming week work will begin on the removal of the asbestos floor tile in the hallway and cafeteria area of the school building. This area of the school is used by parishioners and students alike. The Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph will pay for the removal of the asbestos floor tile and the parish will be responsible for the replacement and installation of the floor tile. The cost to do so will be approximately $11,000. When the new floor tile is replaced in the school we will have a nice area for funeral dinners, parish breakfasts and dinners and I think many people will see how nice the cafeteria and hallways will look. The school building will be closed for about 3 and ½ weeks while the work is being accomplished. Please if you have a key to the building do not go inside the building while this work is being done.

This past week 5 high school youth went on a float trip to Bennet Springs, Missouri. They went with other youth groups from Harrisonville and Clinton, Missouri. Bringing Catholic youth together from across the Diocese helps all youth to see the broader scope of the Catholic Faith.

Last Sunday was the first meeting of the newly formed Columbian Squires. After their meeting they were hoping to have a soccer game with people from the parish. Shortly before the game was to begin it started lightening and so the game was postponed. On the second Sunday of July the Squires would like to challenge parishioners to a soccer match on the south side of the rectory. The Squires are allowing everyone to sharpen their skills and to make plans to attend this match. Put the date on your calendar of the second Sunday night of July.

May you have a blessed week.

Sunday Collection

June 7
Offertory $7,905
Catholic Communication $5
Peter’s Pence/Holy Father $10
Parish Property Maintenance $196
Forwarded to Birthright $123

Parish Council members

  • Mary Triplett

  • Bev Thompson

  • John Taylor

  • Toby Minnis

  • Scott Lindley

  • Joe Timmons

  • Chuck Haney

Finance Committee members

  • Theresa Kelly

  • John Marcolla

  • Frank Schottel

  • Bob Conrad

A member of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
P O Box 419037
Kansas City, MO  64141-6037
Fr. Tom's Tomes

May 17, 2009 | May 24, 2009 | May 31, 2009 | June 7, 2009 | Archives of Father Tom's Tomes...

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UPCOMING DATES

  • Upcoming Youth Activities
  • Saint Columban Squires Circle #2955 officers will be installed on July 6.
  • Remaining Marriage Encounter Weekend: Nov. 6-8, 2009 at the Howard Johnson Plaza in Kansas City, MO.
  • The Bishop Hogan Dinner Auction Committee has announced the date of the 2010 dinner and auction. The event will take place the evening of Saturday, May 1, 2010.

SAVE LABELS
Please continue to collect the following labels through the summer. Put them in the Harvest Baskets in the front and back of church. We save: Campbell’s soup, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Swanson, Market Day, Prego, V8, V8 Splash, V8 Fusion, Campbell’s Supper Bakes. Thanks for helping Bishop Hogan.

THANK YOU
St. Ann’s Altar Society would like to thank everyone who gave of their time, talent, food or monetary donation in making the annual salad luncheon a successful and enjoyable event for our community. All proceeds will provide for altar needs such as: hosts, candles, wine, and altar linens. Dishes from the salad luncheon are in the back of the church. Please pick up as soon as possible. Thank you!

ST. ANN’S ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING
St. Ann’s Altar Society met on June 11 at 10:00 am in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Refreshments were provided by Jeanine Wheeler and Terri May.

ALTAR FLOWERS
The roses on the altar this weekend were donated by Barbara Masters, daughter of Vince and Xoa Wolf, in memory of her late mother’s birthday on June 10. Thank you Barbara and family.

CEMETERY DONATIONS
Donations for cemetery upkeep are taken every year during the Memorial Day Weekend. We also have added a Memorial Day Cemetery Upkeep envelope in the packets this year. Our only source of income is through donations and the sale of lots, which we keep at a minimum for active parishioners. Our expenses are mowing, lights, road maintenance and other upkeep. This summer we would like to have the funds to repair some of the older monument stones that have fallen over. Many of these no longer have family living to maintain them.

St. Columban Cemetery Association Board Members: Don Murrell, David Link, Craig Myers, Agnes Miller, Mary Catherine Damm, Kevin Jeschke, Mike Miller, Jarrod Marshall

THANK YOU
Through the generosity of a few people we were able to put in place permanent flag holders for our veterans in St. Columban Cemetery. Bubba Maxwell, a CHS Senior, painted the holders. Mike Sampsel from Barnes-Baker Motors welded the holder to the posts. Benny and Chris Koehly of Koehly Electric donated the conduit. We have over 200 deceased veterans. Thanks to all who helped in any way!

YOUTH MINISTER JOB OPENING - MARYVILLE
St. Gregory’s Catholic Community in Maryville, Missouri is seeking a Youth Minister. We are a faith-filled, 900+ family community in Northwest Missouri with a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade school and parish religious education program. We are seeking an individual that has a commitment and love for young people and would be an enthusiastic leader for our middle and high school youth to assist them in their faith journey. Our candidate must possess a love for the Church, be a practicing Catholic, communicate effectively with both the youth and adults, and is organized. The Youth Minister would handle the planning, implementation and evaluation of the youth ministry program at St. Gregory’s Catholic Community. He or she would foster the involvement of young people in the life of the parish and collaborate with the other parish ministries and volunteers. Experience in youth ministry or other youth-based programs would be desired. Salary is commensurate with experience and diocesan scale. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to: Fr. Martin DeMeulenaere, OSB, Pastor, St. Gregory’s Catholic Community, 333 South Davis, Maryville, MO 64468.

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
There was an outstanding turnout for the inaugural meeting of the Catholic Medical Association - Kansas City guild. To learn more about CMA, visit http://cathmed.org/. To join, contact Dr. Austin Welsh at 913-945-2080 or Austin.Welsh@erickson.com. Who should join CMA?

* Physicians and Dentists: Active, Retired and Residents
* Nurses
* Medical Students
* Allied Health Care Professionals
* Clergy, Religious and Seminarians
* All people interested in supporting the promotion of Catholic values in Medicine

Married or about to be? The FertilityCare System (Creighton Model) Introductory Session is offered monthly at nine area locations. Fulfills marriage policy requirement. Helpful for achieving and avoiding pregnancy plus medical applications. Better than IVF for infertility. Register online at www.fertilitycarekc.com or call FertilityCare Center of KC at 816-847-1919. In St. Joseph call 816-232-2258.

BISHOP HOGAN EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES 2009

  • Evinne Bowman
  • Jackson Haney
  • Bridgett Kieffer
  • Brooks Sturm

Congratulations and may God bless you through High School.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The following made their First Holy Communion May 10, 2009 at the 10:00 Mass.

  • Kennedie Kieffer
  • Mathew Anthony
  • Sydney Baxter
  • Riley Brobst
  • Carleigh Crawford
  • Joshua DeBoer
  • Addie Ficken
  • Hannah Haakonstad
  • Cade Koehly
  • Lawrence Link
  • Meredith Oesch
  • Chloe Peery
  • William Perry
  • Maggie Pfaff
  • Alex Summerville

GRADUATING SENIORS
Congratulations to the following Seniors from our parish that will be graduating High School this Spring.

Colton Allen
Chase Bonderer
Clinton Dysart
Rachel Earley
Fallon Howe
Brett Jeschke
Tyler Jeschke
Parker Leatherman
Mollie Marcolla
Stephen Quinn
Whitney Rinehart
Steven Taylor

DINNER AUCTION
The much anticipated Renaissance themed Crusade for Catholic Education was held Saturday, May 2 at Bishop Hogan School. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED THE 6TH ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION - because of your efforts and support we made approx. $58,000. Congratulations!!!!

The Bishop Hogan Dinner Auction Committee has announced the date of the 2010 dinner and auction. The event will take place the evening of Saturday, May 1, 2010.

BABY SHOWER FOR BIRTHRIGHT
Thank you so much for all you do for Birthright. Thank you for the Baby Shower which helps replace our supplies. God bless each one. Sincerely, Birthright Volunteers

OTHER ITEMS NEEDED
A note received last week, too late for the bulletin: Birthright is also in need of copy paper, stamps, and especially sticky notes or note pads of any kind. If you were unable to donate to the Baby Shower, please consider dropping off these much needed office supplies to Birthright, 703 Webster, or call 707-0268. Birthright operates solely on donations.

SUPPORT LOCAL BIRTHRIGHT CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
Donations can be placed in the envelope marked BIRTHRIGHT in your new envelope packets and placed in the collection basket. Make checks payable to Birthright. If you would like to volunteer your time and services call 707-0268.

BIRTHRIGHT needs volunteers! If you have been thinking about volunteering for Birthright, now is the time. It only takes about 2 hours every other week. If you have any questions call Jeanne Hinkebein at 646-6227.

THANK YOU for using your Birthright envelopes and making the checks out directly to Birthright. These are forwarded weekly to the local Birthright chapter and the funds are used to help women in our own community.

KNIGHTS NEWS
The June 1 Knights meeting was preceded by the newly organized Squires Investiture. It was great to see so many young men turn out for the start of this organization. 20 members including Father Tom started the meeting with a prayer. Items discussed at the meeting were: The 9th Annual Knights Golf Tournament will be Saturday, July 11. If you want to get a team in, contact any Knight. We’ll be calling for helpers later. A new door was added to the blue storage trailer in the parking lot by the Knights and Jim’s Welding. Thanks Doc Donoho and Steve Crawford and the Knights that helped on that project. Had Robert Raney been at the meeting he would have won the $500 drawing.

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE met at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 4. The following subjects were discussed: the Birthright Baby Shower, getting other churches involved in Respect Life issues, food pantry and community vegetable gardens. The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 1 in the Early Learning Center.

An Invitation from the Sisters who make our Communion Hosts
The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at Clyde, Missouri, invite single women, ages 18-49, who are considering religious life, to spend July 8-14 with them and experience monastic life. Take time away from your busy schedule to live life in a contemplative monastery, deepen your prayer life and meet others who are discerning a call to religious life. For more information visit our website at www.benedictinesisters.org. To register, call Sr. Ruth Starman at 660-944-2221 or email vocation@benedictinesisters.org.

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY MASTER OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM
Have you ever been interested in obtaining a master in Theology, and learning the many facets of our glorious Faith? The Institute for Pastoral Theology (IPT) program from Ave Maria University is rooted in Catholic Tradition, is reasonably priced, and offers financial assistance. The courses will be hosted locally one weekend a month at the Sisters of St. Francis in Independence. For more information or an application, please contact IPT at 1-866-866-1100 or online at www.ipt.avemaria.edu.

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
The current edition of The Soaring Eagle is in the mail. It is also available online on the Bishop Hogan website (Alumni page). If you are a parent of former Bishop Hogan and Academy students and receive multiple issues in the mail, we do not have current addresses for these former students. Please contact Jeanne Hinkebein at 646-6227 with your children’s addresses so we may correct our mailing list.

GARDENERS NEEDED
Would you like to help keep the Mary Garden beautiful? With Spring approaching, we could use some volunteers to come by the Mary Garden from time to time to keep the weeds out of the flower beds and dead head the plants. If you would like to help, please contact the rectory office.

UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ACTIVITIES

FRANCISCAN SPIRIT CAMP - Girls entering 6th, 7th or 8th Grade - Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to: grow closer to Christ. Learn about prayer, develop friendships with other young women your age. June 13 at the Franciscan Prayer Center in Independence - Cost $25 - Questions or for more information: Contact Sister Connie at 816-252-1673 or email boulch@diocesekcsj.org. Registration deadline is June 6.

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES - Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
The Saint Columban Squires Circle #2955 was reinstituted on June 1 with the investiture ceremony of 13 boys from Saint Columban Parish. The Investiture Ceremony was conducted by members of the Knights Council. The Circle will be electing officers this weekend, which will be installed on July 6. The Squires is the official youth organization for the Knights of Columbus and is open to practicing Catholic boys ages 10-18. For more information about the Squires program contact Steve Whitson at 660-636-5552.

A New Opportunity for High School Students! If you are in high school you are invited to attend a Bible Study Group designed for High School Students. Beginning on Sunday, April 19, 2009, following the 10:00 am Mass high school students are invited to come to the parish library located off the south side of the altar area. The session will last until 12:45 pm. There will be something to eat during this time. Come and begin to create a renewed out reach to the youth of our parish.

National Catholic Youth Convention is coming to Kansas City in November, 2009. The National Catholic Youth Convention (NCYC) is a national convention in which between 20,000 and 25,000 youth and chaperones gather to grow in their Catholic Faith. This convention is open to youth in high school. The convention is from Thursday evening through Saturday night. If you would like more information please come to a meeting on Sunday evening, April 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
The Parish Council met on Monday, March 16. Topics discussed were: Catholics Coming Home Program beginning the Sunday following Easter for six weeks. Fish and Shrimp Dinner will be Friday, April 3. Youth Group Canoe trip will be Wed & Thursday, June 10 & 11. Adults will be needed to drive. Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 on Easter Sunday.

Want to Help Your Parish?
St. Columban Church is seeking to add members to it’s current parish council. If you are interested please contact Father Tom at the church or school, or write a letter stating your intentions. The parish council normally meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are usually one hour.

NEW FAMILIES
We would like to welcome new families to our parish and hope that they feel at home here.

  • Mr. Darrell Pipes
  • Brian and Cindy Wills and their two sons, seven year old Braden and four year old Eli. Brian is the new Hy-Vee Director.
  • Ellen and David Tolson live in Laredo. Ellen works for Wal-Mart and David is a farmer.
  • Wade and Jamie Buckert are the parents of a 22-month old daughter, Sarah and a 4-month old son, Matthew. Wade and Jamie are managers at ConAgra.
  • Jim and Casey Bligh are the parents of two daughters, Mary, a Middle School student, and Grace, an Early Learning Center student. Jim is the golf pro at the Chillicothe Country Club. We look forward to their participation in the parish.
  • Ashlie Stacy and her son Corbin - Corbin attends the Bishop Hogan Early Learning Center.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS
“If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” When we hear about ways to enrich our marriage, do we harden our heart so that we do not have to listen? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 5-7 and Nov. 6-8, 2009 at the Howard Johnson Plaza in Kansas City, MO. Dates fill fast, early registration is recommended. For more information contact Shawn & Stephanie Souders at 816-903-1988, email: ssouders1@kc.rr.com.

PRAYER CHAIN REVISION
It’s been a few years since we last revised our parish prayer chain. If you would like to be added or removed from the list of people in the parish that accept phone calls from the “chain” to pray for special needs of those in the community, please call Alice VanDyke at 646-1487 or Mildred Saale at 646-2188. This is a parish ministry that only asks that you add a few special intentions to your daily prayer time and pass the phone call on to someone else on the prayer chain.

LABELS FOR EDUCATION
Sorry, we cannot use Van Camp products in our Labels for Education Program. The company for Van Camp’s is ConAgra and does not participate in the Campbell’s Program. Please continue saving Campbell Soup labels and box tops.

ST. COLUMBAN PARISH MISSION FEBRUARY 14-19, 2009
This was conducted by the Fathers of Mercy (USA) Father Anthony Stephens, C.P.M. The Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy was founded in 1808, originally under the title of “the Missionaries of France.” The community was founded for the purpose of re-evangelizing the French people after the Catholic Faith had been subjected to years of attacks and persecution during the French Revolution. It is now an exclusively American community, headquartered in South Union, Kentucky. The primary apostolate of the Fathers of Mercy is to conduct parish missions and retreats in an effort to re-evangelize and revitalize the faith of those who hear. During the mission, Fr. Tony will challenge the parish community to make a stronger, deeper personal commitment to Christ and His Church. Among the topics he will usually speak on are: the importance of the Church in our lives, the Holy Eucharist, the Mercy of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints, and the power of Prayer.

HY-VEE RECEIPTS
Thank you for saving your receipts throughout the year. This is an almost effortless way to raise money for our school. We received a check for $2,694.22 this week from Hy-Vee for last year’s receipts. We would like to thank Jeanne Hinkebein for collecting the receipts, counting and organizing them and taking them to Hy-Vee. She must check each receipt to make sure that there is not any charges on the ticket for pharmacy or gas, which disqualifies that receipt. Please continue to save your Chillicothe Hy-Vee receipts and place in the box in the church entryway.

CCD - Sundays at 9:00 AM in BH school

RCIA - Classes on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the church library.

Confirmation Class is the 3rd Sunday of the month in the Early Learning Center at 6:30 p.m.

MASS INTENTIONS are needed. The stipend is $10.00. If you have Mass Intentions for the coming year, please contact the rectory.

ENDOWMENT MEMORIAL
We recently received a memorial that has been credited to the Educational Endowment. Marilyn Brennan Reich, lovingly remembers her brothers and sister, Raymond Brennan, Jr., Robert Brennan, and Margaret Brennan Berry. The Brennan children grew up in St. Columban Parish and attended school here. Their father was long-time medical doctor, Dr. Brennan. Thank you, Mrs. Marilyn Reich.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A NURSERY DURING 10:00 MASS?
We are in the planning stages to begin a nursery for babies and toddlers during the 10:00 Mass. If you are a parent of a small child and interested, please let the rectory know, 646-0190.

Ken & Brenda Lauhoff Octoberfest 2008! (Click for a closer view.)OCTOBER FEST 2008 THANK YOU
What a great Octoberfest weekend we had! It was good to see so many people sharing in the friendship and fun. We owe thanks to God for the beautiful weather and all those who made Octoberfest possible. Thank you for the donations, the cakes and pies, the crews that set up and tore down, the extra financial help, and the volunteers. We especially thank all the parishioners and members of the Chillicothe community and surrounding areas that attended the Octoberfest events. We are blessed to be part of such a generous church family. -- The Octoberfest Committee

KEEP SAVING HY-VEE RECEIPTS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The final amount of receipts for the 2007-2008 school year was $269,422.21. Bishop Hogan will be given 1% of that total. Almost $2700. Thank you!!!! The new rules for the 2008-09 school year are:

  • Receipts must be $25.00 or more.
  • Receipts cannot have fuel or pharmacy on them.
  • Receipts must be from Chillicothe HyVee.

We currently (November 23, 2008) have $43,634.08 in Hy-Vee receipts for this school year. That is 16% of last years total. Please remember to save your Hy-Vee receipts.

Thank you Mildred Saale for organizing this ongoing fundraiser for our school and processing all of those bar codes, labels and box tops all of these years. And thanks to all of the parishioners that cut, clip and save those items.

We have sent in over 4,000 box tops for Education. This includes Bonus Labels. We should receive a check for $400+ for our school needs in about 4 to 6 weeks. We will be sending in Box Tops again in April or May 2009 so keep saving and this could be the school year that we exceed previous cash awards! Box Tops now have coupons on Juicy Juice fruit juice products. Look for coupons on cereal, Green Giant vegetables, Betty Crocker products, Old El Paso, Ziploc, Huggies, Pillsbury, Nature Valley products.

KEEP OUR CHURCH CLEAN
Please take tissues, baby snacks, etc. with you when you leave Mass. When changing your babies diaper, please do not leave it in the bathroom waste basket. We do not have a full time janitor and our cleaning lady only comes on Thursday. Sunday to Thursday is a long time. Enough said! Thank you!

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP is seeking Host Families for our students who will be arriving this fall. If you
would like to host please contact them at 1-800-647-8839 or at the website www.internationalfellowship.org.

A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO END OF LIFE DECISIONS is a booklet that was recommended at the recent presentation on these issues. The booklet is available for parishioners to pick up from the tables in the back of the church. Included are approved Catholic forms for Health Care Proxy and the Catholic alternative to a Living Will which is an Advance Care Directive.

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
Former school principal, Jeanne Hinkebein and former school secretary, Peggy Stottlemyre continue to stay in touch with former students by producing a quarterly newsletter for alumni that keeps everyone up to date on what is happening in our parish and school. If you are an alumni and currently do not receive this newsletter, please contact Jeanne at 646-6227 or email bhink@greenhills.net Also, if you receive more than one copy or have address corrections of family members, let her know. We can keep postage costs to a minimum if you help us to keep our address list up to date. You may also update this information on the Bishop Hogan web
site www.bishophogan.org click on the alumni tab and read the most recent copy of the Soaring Eagle. Thank you.

Don’t Forget Charity . . . When Spending Your Tax Rebate!!*
In the past few weeks and for the rest of the summer, people will be receiving 2007 tax rebate payments from the Treasury Department. Please consider using part of your IRS rebate to satisfy your pledge to our parish, school, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, or to make a special donation to your favorite ministry of the Church. A donation will qualify for a charitable contribution for your 2008 tax return if you itemize your deductions. Since the rebate itself is not taxable, this ability to deduct a gift from the rebate is a special opportunity to pay charitable pledges or to increase what you might otherwise give in 2008 to charity from “free money.” Please do not forget charity when you spend your tax rebate! You will be happy that you were able to make a difference for the economy and for the special cause to which you give.

PRAYER CHAIN
To add a person to the prayer chain, contact Alice Van Dyke, 646-1487 or Mildred Saale, 646-2188.

NEED A RIDE TO MASS?
We have volunteers that have offered to assist parishioners with a ride to Mass if unable to drive themselves. Please call the rectory if you need a ride or know someone who does.

THE KEY NEWSPAPER
The parish is obligated by the Diocese to provide a certain percentage of registered parishioners the Diocesan newspaper. Not everyone in the parish receives The Key, but 173 families do. These families were picked randomly. The cost to the parish is $20/yr per subscription. If you receive The Key in your mailbox, weekly, please consider using the envelope provided in your January packet and help the parish pay for your subscription. If you do not receive The Key and would like to subscribe, please contact the parish office.

ATTENTION EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
At the end of the communion rail, hand sanitizer has been provided for you to use before approaching the altar. Thank you for using this during the cold and flu season.

LECTORS NEEDED FOR 5:30 pm MASS ON SATURDAY EVENINGS. CONTACT THE OFFICE TO VOLUNTEER.

THE 35TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
This January 22 the 35th Annual March for Life was held in Washington, D.C. Pilgrims have faithfully braved the cold weather every year since 1973 to peacefully and prayerfully protest the Supreme Court decision, Roe v Wade, that legalized abortion on demand in our country. The numbers of pilgrims have steadily increased over the years until today, with close to 100,000 or more gather in front of the White House and march up Constitution Ave to the Supreme Court Building past the Capitol Building. Catholic schools and parishes from all over the country send busloads of pilgrims. The numbers of young people are amazing. Cardinals, Bishops, priests, seminarians, and religious sisters join the laity and pray the rosary, chant and sing along the way. The night before most of these pilgrims join together at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for Mass that has come to be known as the Rose Mass or Mass to end Abortion.
The huge basilica which holds 3000 is bursting at the seams with standing room only and overflow in the halls, side chapels and downstairs in the Crypt Church with those participating through closed circuit tv.

We are thankful to Father Tom for allowing our parish 8th graders the opportunity to experience this faith-building pilgrimage. Those from our parish attending were: Brian Murrell, teacher; Mary Garr and Mary Mathew, adult chaperones; Zachary Garr, Jake Mathew, Hunter Keller, Addie Stottlemyre, Stephanie Wade, and Emily Clark, students.

Thank you to the parishioners that have supported us through your donations at our breakfasts and dinner with your free will offerings and to the Knights of Columbus. Without your help, these young people would miss a very important opportunity that helps to shape their moral lives.

Bishop Hogan School 5th and 6th grade students participated in the Holiday Parade in Chillicothe on Saturday, November 17, 2007 and won 2nd Place in the Youth Organization category. Congratulations on another winning entry!


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C-T photo by Megan Neis.

MISSOURI PHOTO WORKSHOP photographer Eric Kayne followed Father Tom around last week and created a photo essay on a week in the life of our pastor entitled “The Three Crosses of Father Tom.” You can view the photos online at www.mophotoworkshop.org/59/teamc/kayne_eric/index.html.

Enjoy these Octoberfest photos provided by Mary Garr and processed by BK Web Works for the site... you may click on the photos to see a closer view.

Ken & Brenda Lauhoff Octoberfest 2008! (Click for a closer view.)

NOTICE
It has been brought to our attention that the candle holders the children made in Vacation Bible School and brought home are made from a material that can possibly catch fire. Please do not burn candles in these candle holders.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is a privilege we have been blessed to have in our parish. It is a time of many blessings. Due to busy schedules many are only able to keep their designated time. When one does not keep their commitment others are obligated to stay beyond their time or in some cases must leave the Blessed Sacrament alone. Please be considerate of others and call someone to keep your time or call others in your time slot to be sure someone will represent you during your commitment. Please mark your calendars. Schedules are always on both bulletin boards with names, times, and phone numbers available. Thanks, Mary/

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND GLOBAL LIVING ROSARY
An exciting event will be coming to our diocese next spring! On Sunday, May 25, 2008, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas will sponsor an afternoon of Eucharistic Adoration and Global Living Rosary to be held in front of thousands of people at Royals Stadium. There will be no admission charge and no parking fee for the event, so it is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will take advantage of this event. Busses are already being scheduled. The family rosary will also be stressed in this year long devotion.

HATS AND SCARVES FOR THE HOMELESS
Parishioner and PTO President Kristie Cross has started a project that sends knitted hats and scarves to homeless shelters across the nation. Right now she is receiving more requests than she can possibly fill herself. With winter quickly approaching, she is asking for help. If you are interested in knitting hats and scarves to donate or if you are willing to donate yarn to this project, please contact her at 707-1890 or email her at kristie.cross@hotmail.com.

RCIA - RCIA is held every Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the church library.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE will meet in the K of C Hall on the second Monday of every even month.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Donate a Vehicle - Help Kids in our Diocese Donating a vehicle to Catholic Charities helps children in need in our diocese. The process is simple: call toll free 1-866-430-9499, or visit www.catholiccharities.kcsj.org. Title work and transfer of vehicle is taken care of, in addition to a contribution receipt for your charitable gift.

BISHOP HELMSING INSTITUTE
Questions? Call 816-756-1850 and ask for the Bishop Helmsing Institute. For more information, contact Jeremy Sienkiewicz at (816) 756-1850 ext 243 or sienkiewicz@diocesekcsj.org. Visit www.bishophelmsinginstitute.org.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF THE PARISH 2009

  • Colton Allen
  • Chase Bonderer
  • Clinton Dysart
  • Rachel Earley
  • Fallon Howe
  • Brett Jeschke
  • Tyler Jeschke
  • Parker Leatherman
  • Mollie Marcolla
  • Stephen Quinn
  • Whitney Rinehart
  • Steven Taylor

BISHOP HOGAN EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES 2009

  • Evinne Bowman
  • Jackson Haney
  • Bridgett Kieffer
  • Brooks Sturm

FIRST COMMUNION

The following made their First Holy Communion May 10, 2009 at the 10:00 Mass.

  • Kennedie Kieffer
  • Mathew Anthony
  • Sydney Baxter
  • Riley Brobst
  • Carleigh Crawford
  • Joshua DeBoer
  • Addie Ficken
  • Hannah Haakonstad
  • Cade Koehly
  • Lawrence Link
  • Meredith Oesch
  • Chloe Peery
  • William Perry
  • Maggie Pfaff
  • Alex Summerville

CONFIRMATION 2009
Bishop Robert Finn was in our parish on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 19 young adults. Congratulations to them. The Confirmation class with their chosen patron saint names:

  • Kendra “Lucy” Ballantyne
  • Carrie “Anne” Boon
  • Courtney “Cecilia” Clark
  • Caden “Anthony” Haynes
  • Trevor “Polycarp” Hess
  • Kelsey “Cecilia Ann” Hicks
  • Dillon “Agnes” Howe
  • Fallon “Bridgett” Howe
  • Cole “Christopher” Knifong
  • Connor “Michael” Lindley
  • Leanne “Maria Goretti” Mathew
  • Evan “Gabriel” Metry
  • Ashley “Lucy” Myers
  • Zachary “Joseph” Tate
  • Mary Kate”Agnes” Taylor
  • Alex “Alexander” Thompson
  • Megan “Rita” VanDyke
  • Chelsea “Cecilia” Wade
  • Spencer “Bernard” Ward

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE RECEIVED INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AT THE EASTER VIGIL 2008

Blaine Barnett
Brent Barnett
Ryan Colter
Jana Howe
Donnie Keller
Jason Kieffer
Stephanie Zeger

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE PARISHIONERS RECEIVING CONFIRMATION ONLY

Rebeka Ballantyne
Kathy Campbell

DO YOU KNOW of any parishioner that is a shut-in or nursing home patient that would like to receive the Eucharist every Sunday from an Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist, but has not been placed on our list? Please contact the office at 646-0190 or Rose Lee Davis, 646-0411.

BISHOP HOGAN DINNER AUCTION
This was a huge success, raising $82,000 before expenses. Thank you to the organizing committee, the parents and staff, and those who supported the fundraiser by donating items, enjoying dinner with us, sponsoring tables, and bidding on the items during the auction.

ALUMNI OF ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY AND BISHOP HOGAN SCHOOL - we are updating our lists, please send us addresses of former students who attended and/or graduated from either school. Please send to Bishop Hogan School, 1114 Trenton St., Chillicothe, MO 64601.

LEGION OF MARY is built upon devotion to Mary through prayer and visitation of the elderly and homebound. This sharing with our parish enriches our lives, as well. We meet on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the church library. Come and join us. If you have any questions call 646-5726.

LECTOR’S WORKBOOKS for the new liturgical year are available in the church office. Lectors should stop by and pick one up or call Kim, 646-0190.

A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME! TAX-FREE IRA GIFTS
Did you know that federal law changed in 2006 to allow tax-free charitable distributions from your IRA? Charitable taxpayers can direct “qualified charitable distributions” from their fund administrator directly to the charities of his/her choice, including one’s parish, school or favorite ministry. Anyone with an IRA who is 70 and one-half years old at the time of the distribution should explore this possibility. This provision expires on December 31, 2007. For the details, contact your legal or financial adviser--or Greg Vranicar at the Office of Stewardship & Development, 816-756-1858 x 529 or vranicar@diocesekcsj.org. See also www.diocese-kcsj.org/stewardship/planned-giving under the icon “Tax-Free IRA Gifts.”

A STUDENT MEMORIAL was created for Bishop Hogan students that have passed away before their 31st birthday (30 and younger). The BH PTO memorial consists of a granite memorial stone with engraved names placed in the ground in front of the school with a flowering tree above. A dedication was held Friday, May 12, 2006. Click here for more information and photos...

FIRST FRIDAY ADORERS NEEDED
We are very fortunate in our parish to have the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday. We have been doing this in our parish for eleven years. During this time several of our original participants have passed away so there is a need to fill several places. When the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, someone must be in the church at all times. If you can spend half an hour or
longer praying during any of the following times, please contact Kim at the office or Mary Triplett, 646-0326.
12:30-1:00, 1:00-1:30, 3:00-3:30, 3:30-4:00, 4:30-5:00.

Y-PAL PROGRAM
Your YMCA is looking for a few good men - and women! We have more young people needing mentors through our Y-Pal program than we have caring individuals to serve as surrogate parents for a few hours a month. We hope that some of your church members will jump at the chance to help a young person in Livingston County! Please call Genie Amen at 646-6677 for further information on this worthwhile cause. You’ll gain even more than your Y-Pal does from the association!

HARVEST BASKET
Thanks to all for your great response regarding putting change in the Harvest Basket. Louise Wilson kindly gets the money after Sunday Mass and brings it to me in a little purse we use. Mildred Saale

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THEY MAKE THE BULLETIN POSSIBLE EVERY WEEK
We are going to be printing a large run of bulletin backs next week. If there are any businesses that would like to advertise and help support our bulletin, please contact Kim in the office, 646-0190, this week. We have 4 empty spaces available.

BISHOP HOGAN PRESCHOOL
This coming week is the last week of school and we are all anxious for the summer to begin. The preschoolers have learned a great deal and they tell me they are ready for some “stay at home days” and swimming and playing outside. Sounds like fun! They have all grown in stature and strength and have also grown in their walk with God! They have attended Mass, learned about God’s laws for us and how we should live each day. They tell me that the 10 Commandments are hard to live by, but that they will try! We have promised not to forget God daily during the summer and will remember our daily prayers and that we will thank God everyday for the love of family and friends and the world around us. We hope everyone has a great summer and they want the parishioners not to forget God this summer. Enjoy your summer and we will talk again in August. Congratulations to our Preschool graduates: Lafe Chapman, Grace Bligh, Julietta Keller, Tristan Forck, Connor Hobbs, Kyan Hobbs, and Quincey Jessen. We wish them well in Kindergarten. God’s blessings to everyone and enjoy the summer fun, relaxation and remember your daily walk with God. Mrs. Luzader and the preschoolers


Click here to see more murals!

The new mural at the North Entrance of the Early Learning Center Building. There are many more wall murals that have been painted over the summer to give the building a fresh, new look for the children. Stop by and take a look.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
FATHER TOM - TUESDAY, JULY 25!

HAPPY 24TH ANNIVERSARY
FATHER TOM HERMES - Ordained to the Priesthood on June 5, 1982.

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
DEACON JERRY DAVIS - Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 3, 1981.

SAVE LABELS

  • HY-VEE RECEIPTS, CAMPBELLS LABELS AND BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • New items to watch for: Saran Wrap products, Ziploc products, Scott - Viva & Kleenex paper products, Cottonelle products.
  • PROJECT A+ - TYSON PRODUCTS - Turn in the portion of the product box that is printed with the Project A+ logo and Support Your School 1-2-3 Thank you to Dorothy Carlson for helping Mildred Saale with this promotion and to Jeanne Hinkebein for sorting the Hy-Vee receipts.
  • Swanson - broths - label
  • V8 - UPC Code
  • Prego - 14-28oz - label, 46oz & larger - lid
  • Pace - Sauces, Picante & Salsa - Lid, Refried Beans, Chiles - label, Taco Seasoning - UPC Code
  • Campbells - All Soup Products, Tomato Juices, SpaghettiOs, Gravies - labels
  • Ready to Serve Soups - plastic lid
  • Franco-American - Gravies, SpaghettiO's - label
  • Pepperidge Farm - Farm Soups - label, Breads, Croutons, Rolls & Stuffing, Cookies, Crackers, Goldfish Crackers, Snack Mixes, Frozen Garlic Breads, Cakes, Turnovers, Dumplings & Puff Pastry - UPC Code
  • Campbells - Supper Bakes - UPC Code

WEDDING POLICY
Now in effect. No wedding dates will be set on the church calendar until the couple meets with Father Tom, in person. The policy of our Diocese is that there must be a nine month waiting period during which time marriage preparation takes place. The nine month period begins with the personal meeting with the pastor. Holy Matrimony in a sacrament and as with any sacrament, there is a time of preparation.

NEW DEACON FORMATION
Diaconate Information Meetings are being scheduled around the diocese. These meetings are for any interested persons, including perspective diaconal applicants. Anyone who wishes to apply for diaconate formation (and his spouse, if married) must attend one of these meetings. At these meetings, members of the Diaconate Committee and deacons and wives will share information about who a deacon is and what a deacon does. There will be information about the new Formation process, as well as time for questions and answers. Written materials about diaconate and the application process will be available.

Please consider the following information in deciding whether you or someone you might recommend should attend an Information Session.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A DEACON?
The deacon is called personally and by the Church to serve after the manner of Jesus the Servant. He is first and foremost a Christian man in his usual employment and lifestyle, trained and formed by additional study and prayer for a special ministry to the community as an ordained minister. The National Conference of Catholic Bishops and Diocesan Bishop set criteria for suitable deacon candidates. Here are some of the more common considerations.

  • Age: A minimum of 35 and maximum of 62 at the time of ordination (in effect, formation must begin no earlier than age 30 and no later than age 57).
  • Status: A Roman Catholic, married or single, of sound moral character, mature faith, possessing a sense of vocation to service and experienced in works of charity and justice. Must be a Catholic for at least five years before applying for diaconate formation.
  • Family: If married, a partner in a stable, Church-recognized marriage for at least seven years before applying for diaconate formation. He must have the expressed consent and support of his wife. If single, willing to commit to a celibate life.
  • Natural Gifts: Demonstrates the potential to develop ministerial skills of relating to people, speaking well, and being a leader.
  • Spiritual Gifts: A person of prayer willing to make personal sacrifices to be a consecrated sign of God’s love for others in his vocation to serve.
  • Employment: A person who reflects stability in career or work.
  • Church/community Involvement: A person living the Christian life, an active member of a parish , who has demonstrated a commitment to service, apostolic involvement, and leadership in the community and among the people of God.
  • Formation: Be able to successfully complete a five-year formation program held one full weekend each month and be able to participate in retreats and ministry practicums.

IN LOVING MEMORY...

Myrtle Ishmael
December 11, 1922
February 22, 2006
Christopher Michael Earley
March 15, 1986
February 25, 2006
Leonard Joseph "Jim" Pfaff
December 10, 1917
February 27, 2006

Sister Joan (Josephine Elizabeth) Lohmer, OSF
July 10, 1909
February 28, 2006

Mainard Kramer
September 5, 1928
March 16, 2006

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Crookshanks
May 19, 1910
March 21, 2006

Genevieve Ferns
September 30, 1920
April 26, 2006
David Bradley
October 9, 1931
May 2, 2006
Lois Lorayne Tate
November 15, 1921
May 6, 2006
Jeanette C. Gier
March 26, 1928
June 3, 2006
Wilfrid Patrick Potts &
N. Michael Potts

Laid to rest on June 17, 2006
Joe Ray Adams
December 28, 1927
June 23, 2006
Harry and Evelyn Bohenkamp
Laid to rest on June 29, 2006
William "Bill" Cole
August 2, 1934
July 4, 2006
Margaret "Marge" Gilroy
July 25, 1909
July 4, 2006
Josephine Jean Frances
Engler Scott

November 10, 1926
August 31, 2006
Margery Beatrice Ruppel
March 6, 1917
September 11, 2006
Marilyn Sue Love
June 19, 1946
September 14, 2006
Isabelle Bernice Walker
September 29, 2006
Christian “Jerry” Gladbach
April 5, 1942
October 11, 2006
William Ellis Donoho
December 24, 1920
October 20, 2006
Lawrence Patrick “Pat” Archer
March 17, 1916
November 22, 2006
Lawrence Albert “Al” Bonderer
June 28, 1929
November 25, 2006
Donald Verne Raney
April 2, 1927
December 21, 2006
Rebecca Kay Iseton
January 10, 1979
January 19, 2007
William Richard “Bill” Lightner
August 10, 1919
January 28, 2007
Ted Anderson
January 15, 1935
February 15, 2007
Velma M. Scott
August 14, 1920
March 22, 2007
Janet S. Price
July 1, 1959
March 24, 2007
Donald C. Saale
December 12, 1923
May 2, 2007
Jack E. Tuttle
December 10, 1925
June 16, 2007
Leo C. Hartnett
December 2, 1933
July 13, 2007
Josephine Marie Giles
March 10, 1921
July 17, 2007
Georgena Mae Koehly
October 26, 1914
July 21, 2007
Gertrude “Peggy” Lucas Stauber
September 29, 1913
October 8, 2007
Mary Lou Haston
July 12, 1910
October 23, 2007
Joseph Forrest Donoho
March 29, 1914
October 31, 2007
William Fostek
December 20, 1955
January 7, 2008
Donna Fish
August 11, 1953
January 14, 2008
Faye Englert
September 1, 1917
January 15, 2008
Mary Margaret Jensen
December 4, 1921
January 17, 2008
Joseph Ruppel
March 4, 1913
February 8, 2008
Rose Ann Atherton
October 27, 1937
February 14, 2008
Esther Tauchen
April 17, 1914
February 17, 2008
Marjorie Pfaff
October 10, 1926
February 18, 2008
Donald William Schneider
January 26, 1926
February 29, 2008
Berneta Lucille Anderson
October 22, 1922
May 14, 2008
Gordon E. Scott
December 14, 1924
June 12, 2008
Vesta Mae Smith
December 19, 1915
June 28, 2008
John C. “Jack” Anderson
August 18, 1923
August 13, 2008
Rosemary Ann Potts Ralston
May 13, 1925
September 9, 2008
Patricia Mae Saale
April 3, 1932
October 14, 2008
Rev. Msgr. Lawrence A. Speichinger
November 30, 1927
October 16, 2008
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Diegelman
December 13, 1926
November 21, 2008
Rev. Mr. Joseph Vernon Crookshanks
August 25, 1921
November 25, 2008
Gertrude Timmons
August 12, 1926
December 2, 2008
Elmer Harold Schnittker
June 1, 1935
December 3, 2008
Dorothy Louise Koehly
December 24, 1924
December 27, 2008
Vivian Van Dyke
June 7, 1935
January 13, 2009
James Timothy “Jim” Gibson
March 15, 1930
January 9, 2009
Xoa L. Wolf
June 10, 1938
February 27, 2009
Ernest William “Dub” Timmons
September 14, 1926
April 4, 2009
John M. Trageser
September 13, 1956
April 6, 2009
Irene Murphy
February 28, 1915
April 19, 2009
Leo Luetticke
September 7, 1919
June 1, 2009
NOTICE OF DEATH
Charles Doetzl of New Bern, NC age 57 passed away Monday, August 27,2007 while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park. Visitation was Friday, August 31 at McGilley Antioch Chapel in Kansas City, MO. A Memorial Service will be held in New Bern. Condolences may be sent to his mother, former parishioner, Leta Doetzl, 6513 NW Revere Dr., Kansas City, MO 64151.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

RECENT BAPTISMS

  • Avery Lynn Baxter, daughter of Shane and Kathy (Bonderer) Baxter, was baptized on Sunday, March 19, 2006 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Lillian Grace Constant, daughter of Kyle and Emily (Gastineau) Constant, was baptized on Sunday, March 26, 2006 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Trisha Ann Rice, daughter of Preston Rice and Morgan Rutledge, was baptized on Sunday, March 26, 2006 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Carson James Samm, son of Scottie and Cheryl (Thompson) Samm, was baptized on Sunday, March 26, 2006 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Sarah Rose Kramer Boon, daughter of Mike and Liz Boon, was baptized in St. Columban Catholic Church on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006 by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Kennadie Nicole Stottlemyre, daughter of Chad Stottlemyre, was baptized in St. Columban Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Lillian Stover, daughter of Krystle Stover, was baptized in St. Columban Catholic Church on Sunday, May 21, 2006, by Father Tom Hermes. Godparents are Don Metry and Cheryle Greenlaw.
  • Isabella Grace Garr, daughter of Brian Garr and Karin Wagner Garr, was baptized in St. Columban Church on Sunday, June 18, 2006, by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Alexander Lewis Rice, son of Robert and Sarah Rice, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Saturday, August 19, 2006 in St. Columban Church.
  • Emily May Schreiner, daughter of Anthony and Leda Schreiner, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Sunday, August 26, 2006 in St. Columban Church
  • Liam Joel Gunderson, son of Lawrence and Jennifer Haynes Gunderson, was baptized on Sunday, October 1, 2006 in St. Columban Church by Father Matt Rotert.
  • William Michael and Emma Kate Schneider, twin babies of Michael and Emily Schneider, were baptized on October 15, 2006 in St. Columban Church by Deacon Jerry Davis.
  • Benjamin Lee VanDyke, son of Daniel and Jenifer VanDyke, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on November 20, 2006.
  • Cain David Evans, son of David and Denise Evans, was baptized in St. Columban Church on Saturday, March 3, 2007 by Deacon Jerry Davis.
  • Sullivan Andrew and Ace Emerson Diegelman, the sons of Ian and Tara Diegelman, were baptized on Easter Day, April 8, 2007 by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Joel Alvarez, son of Joel and Maria Alvarez, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on Sunday, April 22, 2007.
  • Anna Lee Pfaff, daughter of Justin and Jill Pfaff, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
  • Tristin Dale Harrison, son of Manny and Jessica Harrison, was baptized by Deacon Jerry Davis in St. Columban Church on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
  • Addison Marie Lewis, daughter of Christopher and Kelli Paulus Lewis, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on Saturday, May 5, 2007.
  • Remington James Isaacs, son of Clint Isaacs and Ashley Hoyt, was baptized on Sunday, May 20, 2007 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Addison Nicole Englert, daughter of Scott and Kelley (Wright) Englert was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Saturday, June 30, 2007.
  • Riley Zeger, daughter of Stephanie Zeger, was baptized on July 29, 2007.
  • The children of Reece and Shelby Crawford were also baptized on July 29, 2007: Carleigh Grace, Carson Reece. Carter Spencer, Carver Chase.
  • Lily Grace, daughter of Kenneth and Rebecca (Hapes) Ripley was baptized on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by Father Paw Lwin.
  • Lila Catherine Oesch, daughter of Orland and Rhonda Oesch, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on
    Sunday, October 21, 2007.
  • Zane Kenton Dudley, son of David and Kelly VanDyke Dudley, was baptized on Saturday, November 24, 2007 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Maecy Marquel Hinkebein, daughter of Chris and Tiffany Dominique Hinkebein, was baptized on Sunday, December 2, 2007 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Addilynn Grace Ficken, daughter of Spencer and Melissa Ficken and Doug and Jodi Bonderer, was baptized on Sunday, December 2, 2007 in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Kaelyn Grace Potts, daughter of Clint and Kelly Diggs Potts, was baptized on Saturday, November 24, 2007 by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Kennedy Rae Bagley, daughter of Matthew and Lauren Bagley, was baptized on January 19, 2008, by Father Tom Hermes.
  • Sienna Lea Lummus, daughter of Lane and Danielle Welker Lummus, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes at St. Columban’s on January 26, 2008.
  • Glenna McVey Barnett and Gracelynn Marie Barnett, twin daughters of Blaine and Molly Marshall Barnett, were baptized by Deacon Jerry Davis on February 3, 2008 in St. Columban Church.
  • Jack Maclain Marshall, son of Jarrod and Amber Gerhart Marshall, was baptized by Deacon Jerry Davis on February 3, 2008 in St. Columban Church.
  • Margo McVey Maddox, daughter of Curt and Maury Marshall Maddox, was baptized by Deacon Jerry Davis on February 3, 2008 in St. Columban Church. Congratulations to the Marshall clan.
  • Oliver Benson Perry, son of Brent and Lindsey Paulus Perry, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on February 16, 2008.
  • Garret Joseph Donoho, son of Loren and Ellen Buckner, was baptized in St. Columban Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
  • Lyla Jane Beetsma, daughter of Brad and Lanie Beetsma, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes at St. Columban’s on Sunday, March 30, 2008.
  • Daniel Connor Peery, son of Daniel and Amy Peery, was baptized in St. Columban Church on Sunday, May 4, 2008 by Rev. Mr. Jerry Davis.
  • Rylie Marie Riddle, daughter of Jill Anderson-Riddle, was baptized by Father Tom on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the all-school Mass closing the school year. Rylie is in the third grade at Bishop Hogan and her mom, Jill is a teacher at Bishop Hogan.
  • Gavin Leifker, son of Scott and Janette Summy Leifker, was baptized by Deacon Jerry Davis in St. Columban Catholic Church on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Gavin was born October 17, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. Gary and Ruth Summy are the grandparents.
  • Elizabeth Mae Constant, daughter of Kyle and Emily Gastineau Constant was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
  • Sadie Foster Bonderer, daughter of Doug and Jodi Bailey Bonderer, was baptized by Father Steve Heina on Sunday, June 29, 2008.
  • Beau Ann Graves, daughter of Preston and Samantha Graves, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Sunday, July 27, 2008 in St. Columban Church.
  • Peyton Davis, son of Sarah Timmons Davis and Doug Davis, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Sunday, July 27, 2008 in St. Columban Church.
  • Cole Benjamin Sweeney, son of Aaron and Theresa Sweeney, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on Sunday, August 3, 2008 in St. Columban Church.
  • Morgan Anna Marie Rupp, daughter of George and Gina Rupp, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes on October 19, 2008 in St. Columban Church.
  • Kaitlyn Marie Searcy and Jackson Trace Searcy, children of Jeremy and Tabby Searcy, were baptized
    by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on November 2, 2008.
  • Kierra Bailey Williams, daughter of Steve and Virginia Williams, was baptized in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes on November 23, 2008.
  • Dawson Rose Baxter, daughter of Shane and Kathy Baxter, was baptized in St. Columban Church by Father Tom Hermes on November 30, 2008.
  • Gage Van Dusen, son of Heath and Jessica Van Dusen, was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on Sunday, December 14, 2008.
  • Henry Robert Link, son of David and Nancy Paschen Link, born on August 26, 2008 was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on December 21, 2008.
  • Simon Haobin Pfaff, son of Richard Thomas Pfaff, Jr. and Tina Hwang Pfaff, born on August 20, 2008 was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban church on December 28, 2008.
  • Madilyn Elizabeth Bishop, daughter of Alex and Brandi Pfaff Bishop, born on May 29, 2008 was baptized by Father Tom Hermes in St. Columban Church on December 28, 2008.
  • Ryder Travis Ficken, son of Spencer and Melissa Ficken, was baptized by Father Tom on Friday, February 13, 2009.
  • Emerson Grace Brobst, daughter of Ryan and Stephanie Brobst, was baptized by Deacon Jerry Davis on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Congratulations to all the families.

RECENT WEDDINGS

  • Luke Hesler and Kimberly Radcliff - Saturday, June 10, 2006
  • Brent Perry and Lindsey Paulus - Saturday, June 17, 2006
  • Daniel Peery and Amy Rosenthal - Saturday, September 9, 2006
  • Jarrod Marshall and Amber Gerhart - September 23, 2006
  • Eric Scott Robertson and Mandy Hicks - Saturday, October 7, 2006
  • Kent Lauhoff and Samantha Riggle - Saturday, June 16, 2007
  • Justin Goad and Melanie Tate - Saturday, June 30, 2007
  • Matthew John Bagley and Lauren Ray Meyer - Saturday, August 11, 2007
  • Zachary Thomas Link and Rebecca Hutchinson - Saturday, August 11, 2007
  • Clint Isaacs and Ashley Hoyt - Saturday, August 25, 2007
  • Tony Heil and Beth Hinkebein - Saturday, September 15, 2007
  • James Skradski and Abby Murrell - Saturday, September 22, 2007
  • Clint Lauhoff and Kristy Singer - Saturday, September 29, 2007
  • Justin Fowler and Adrienne Conrad - Saturday, October 13, 2007
  • Ryan Skipper and Katie Radcliff - Saturday, June 21, 2008
  • James Randolph and Kristy Watson - Saturday, October 18, 2008
  • Matthew Frazier and Adrienne Saccaro - Saturday, November 15, 2008 (Adrienne is the daughter of Jim and Nancie Saccaro of Brookfield and granddaughter of Mildred Saale.)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
ATTENTION: to those that participate in the First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. A new schedule with names and phone numbers is available in the back of church. Please pick up a copy and take it home with you. As you know, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration, someone must be in the church at all times. When someone does not show up, the person who has the previous time slot is left to remain and fill in the absent person’s time. This is unfair to the devoted person that keeps his or her appointed time. If you are unable to attend at the time appointed, use the phone list to call someone to trade a time with you. Thank you to all those that have committed to Eucharistic Adoration. There is great spiritual benefit to parishes that participate in this worthy devotion to Our Lord. SIGN UP for Eucharistic Adoration by calling Mary Triplett at 646-0326.

BIRTHRIGHT is an interdenominational organization that is totally in support for life. In over two years, the local Birthright center has counseled over 150 women in Livingston and four surrounding counties. The Center is developing parenting lessons and establishing a storeroom full of baby supplies to give to women needing help. The local Birthright is very blessed since many parishioners have donated money monthly in support of Birthright. We thank you and ask that you continue with your help. The current goal for the local Birthright is to have a permanent location. The Center has already received some grant monies toward this goal but there is still a need for more funds. We are appealing to people in the local and surrounding churches to consider giving tax-free donations for the building fund. If you would like to donate, your check can be sent to Birthright, 214 Cherry St., P.O. Box 303, Chillicothe, MO 64601 thank you and God bless you for your generosity.

ADDRESSES FOR FATHER PAW AND FATHER MATT

  • Father Paw Lwin, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, PO Box 247, Harrisonville, MO 64701

  • Father Matt Rotert, Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington St., Grandview, MO 64030

VOLUNTEERS
Our church delivers meals from the Senior Center on Fridays every week. Thanks to Ruth Trager, Delbert Thompson, and Emily Fellhoelter for filling in whenever I need help. More volunteers are needed, if interested in helping to deliver meals call Alice VanDyke at 646-1487.

NOTICE
The Sow the Seed....Continue the Legacy pledge envelopes have been replaced with Parish Property Maintenance envelopes. The Sow the Seed pledge drive came to an end in March of 2005. Thank you to everyone that made an effort to complete your pledge. To help insure that we are financially capable of performing the proper upkeep and maintenance of the parish buildings, we hope that you will consider making periodic donations to the Property Maintenance Fund in addition to your regular church offering.

Please use your contribution envelopes and mark the amount contributed on the outside. Also, we can only insure tha