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ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - OVERNIGHT RETREAT
A Back-To-School retreat for all high school students will be held here, at St. Columban’s, on August 9 & 10. This retreat will count towards Confirmation Class - there will be NO Confirmation class in August. This is for all high school age parishioners. We plan on doing a community service project during the day and having fun just being together. Please contact the church office, 646-0190 and leave a message if you plan to attend.

OCTOBER FEST
We have begun our planning for this year’s Octoberfest to be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008. We are looking for tents, things for the country store and flea market.

RESPECT FOR LIFE Committee will meet on Monday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 pm in the ELC bldg. Anyone in the parish that is concerned about the Life Issues and would like to know how to get involved are encouraged to attend.

WELCOME
We would like to welcome a new family to the parish. Preston and Samantha Graves and their baby girl Beau Ann.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
I would like to thank everyone that made Vacation Bible School 2008 possible! We had approximately 60 children each night and 20-25 volunteers. I won't mention names for fear of leaving someone out but I would like to thank everyone who donated supplies, cash and cookies. This truly made a HUGE difference and made my job so much easier! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped each night - this would not have been
possible without you! Thank you to Jeff Frampton and Hy-Vee for the donation of our meals and to everyone who served the meals each night! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your help! Thank you to all of the parents who brought their children. I know that summer is a busy time for everyone and we are so glad that you squeezed us into your schedule!! Most importantly, I want to thank the children! We had a great group of kids and enjoyed each and every one of them! I hope that you each take what you have learned this week and truly make a difference in the world! Remember: Jesus gives you the power to be thankful, help others, be brave, live forever and tell others!!! Again, thank you to all! It was truly a pleasure! Sincerely, Kristie Cross

We would like to thank Kristie Cross for taking on the task of organizing and coordinating the VBS. She did a wonderful job and made ours easier in the absence of Father Tom. Thank you Kristie!

THANK YOU
Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Father Gibson on his recent visit to your parish. On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared in their lives. They, and you, are blessed by your generosity. In Christ, The Food For The Poor Family

CHURCH LEAGUE CO-ED SOFTBALL
Our games this week are Monday, Aug. 4 at 9:00 pm against MidWest Glove and Thursday, Aug. 7 at 6:00 pm against the Methodists.

MOBILE MEALS VOLUNTEERS
Mobile meals will be delivered by St. Columban’s parishioners the month of August. Volunteers are needed, especially substitute drivers. Meals are ready about 11:10 and normally completed by 11:45 Monday thru Friday. If you would like to help with this project, please call Mary Staton, 646-2548.

AIR CONDITIONERS FOR ELDERLY
Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph has new room air conditioners available for elderly who would suffer from high heat and have no other working air conditioner. Catholic Charities will also put $50.00 into every recipient’s electrical account to assist with the initial cost of running the unit. If you know someone who is 65 or older with no air conditioner in the home and who lives at a restricted income level contact the Catholic Charities Senior Cool Care program by calling Rika Bergonzoni at 1-888-629-2886.

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.

CONTINUING STATUE REFURBISHMENT
Last week the angel holy water fonts were taken to The Colorful Saints in St. Joseph to be repainted. In the meantime, a dish on the table will hold holy water when you enter the church.

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.

An invitation from the sisters who make our communion hosts: The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at Clyde, MO invite single women, ages 18-40, who are considering religious life, to spend July 5-12 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 call Sr. Ruth Starman, OSB, toll free at 1-877-632-6665 or email vocation@benedictinesisters.org.

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.

ST. ANN'S ALTAR SOCIETY - Thursday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.

CONTINUING STATUE REFURBISHMENT
This week the kneeling angels from the sanctuary and the angel holy water fonts were taken to The Colorful Saints in St. Joseph to be repainted. In the meantime, dishes on tables will hold holy water when you enter the church.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE met Monday, June 2 and began their meeting by saying the rosary to end abortion. 12 members were present. Items discussed were the upcoming Knights tournament that will be Saturday, July 12. If you would like to help or would like to get a team in the golf tournament, contact a Knight. Steve Goeden, our insurance agent, was at the meeting and helped several members with their insurance needs. Had Bruce McCoy been at the meeting, he would have won the $300 drawing.

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.

PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council met on Monday, June 16. Items discussed were the upcoming training for Sacristans on Monday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the church library. All Sacristans need to attend this training. Vacation Bible School was discussed and it was stated that volunteers are needed to help.

RESPECT LIFE GROUP met on Monday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. The meeting started with a
prayer. The calendar for the next year was discussed. Sister Christine Martin has agreed to give a presentation on prison ministry and death row. Sister Christine was pleased that our Respect for Life Committee addressed other life issues besides the unborn. It was felt that the fall would be a good time for this presentation. No date was set at this time. We also discussed inviting the protestant churches to start Respect for Life Committees and work in conjunction with our Committee. The meeting ended with the Respect for Life Prayer.

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.

CHURCH DIRECTORIES
The long awaited church directories were delivered by Bailey Studio this week. If you submitted a photo or had your portrait taken at the studio, you are entitled to receive a directory. The studio has placed a name label on the directories for each family that is to receive a copy. These are in alphabet order for your convenience. Please only take the copy with YOUR name on it!!! The boxes are located on the table in the back of church.

AFTER SCHOOL NEWS & NEEDS
The after School is going through some major changes and we would like to ask the parishioners to help us. We are asking for donations of any item listed below to help us replenish our supplies for our children. Items to be donated: Plastic kitchen food, play doh, cars for the boys to run on the car rugs, any chapter books (paper back or hard back) for ages 1st through 5th grades, board games, puzzles, 250 pieces or more, different colored sharpies, old scraps of material, yarn of any type and color, inexpensive baby dolls for that mothering instinct and anything else you might have around that we could give a great home. Thank you from the ELC and After School.

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!

SESQUICENTENNIAL OPENING MASS
On September 9, 2007, a special Mass was held at 4:00 p.m. with special music and special guests to kick off our 150-year celebration of Catholic faith in Livingston County. Paul Sturm, parishioner and CT Sports Editor and photographer took photos, which he shared with us. We welcomed back all former parishioners that were able to join us to begin our Sesquicentennial Celebration.

We were honored to have with us so many former priests. Father Alexander Sinclair, Father Robert Cameron, Father John McCormack, Msgr. Lawrence Speichinger, Father Augustine Dreiling, O.S.B., Father Allan Stetz, O.S.B., Father Reginald Sander, O.S.B., Father Matt Rotert, Father Paw Lwin. Also with us were Fr. David Holloway and Bro. Blaise Bonderer who grew up in our parish along with Msgr. Gary Applegate and Fr. Dan Reardon who were unable to attend today. We hope to see them next year for the closing Mass with Bishop Finn on September 14, 2008.

You may click on these photos to see a closer view. You may also read more about the event on our News page.

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.

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 those who made Octoberfest possible. Thank you for the donations, the cakes and pies, the crew that set up and tore down, the financial help, and the volunteers, and those who were able to attend the Saturday and Sunday events. As was said in church, we are blessed to be part of such a generous church family! -- The Octoberfest Committee

FUND RAISING AMOUNTS - The raffle sales brought in $5,513. All other attractions, food booths, flea market, country store, games, etc. turned in $10,881. As of now, total income before expenses is over $16,000!!!

Enjoy these 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.

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.

KEEP SAVING HY-VEE RECEIPTS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
As of July 20, 2008 an additional $11,466.71 is being sent in to HyVee making a new total of $243,196.15. After a little searching, Jeanne Hinkebein found that in the 2006-07 year we received about 2710 receipts. This year (2007-08) we received about 4660 receipts. That is a great increase! Keep saving your receipts. Every receipt helps. Thanks!

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. Because of your efforts we recently received a check for $428.80 from Box Tops for Education.

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.

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

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
As I now look at an empty room, no children, no manipulatives, no books, I reflect on how very lucky I was to have a room of children this year that taught me as well as me teaching them. We learned our ABC’s, 1,2,3s, and colors. We learned how to stand in a line and “try” and keep our hands to ourselves, but most importantly we learned that God is in control daily and gives us “God power” each and every day. We can do nothing without God! Our promotion day was where we started our year, in Mass and looking at the PreK class as I called their names one by one, it made me proud to know that they did learn the most important
lesson of all, how to respect God’s house, and how to go to God daily and ask for help. This class taught me not to “sweat the small stuff” and concentrate on letting God work through me to reach many of these children. As teachers many times we feel we have the answer as to how to reach all children.. This year I relied on God DAILY to help me teach and reach out to this class. Something that is hard to do for many, but we can take a lesson from the children and come to God as a child, with all of our flaws and say help me! Thank you parishioners for giving me the opportunity to be a part of these children’s lives and to be an extended part of “your” church family to help these children learn about God. The most important lesson any child and adult can learn is to rely on God every minute of each and every day. Happy summer to all and we will continue visiting in the fall! God’s blessings to all. Pam Luzader, Early Learning Center Director

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.

MASS STIPENDS
We have recently received information from the Diocese that the standard for accepting Mass Intentions has been raised to a customary offering of $10.00.

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.

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.

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
Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Father Tom and Father Speichinger for Dad’s beautiful funeral. Thank you to relatives and friends for your prayers, Masses and Memorials to Bishop Hogan Memorial School and to St. Ann’s Altar Society for the wonderful dinner. We were truly comforted by your acts of kindness. The Bill Venable Family
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.

We would like to welcome into our parish family those that were baptized and made their Profession of Faith at the Easter Vigil, 2007...

Kaci Leigh Ashford
Shelby Lynn Crawford
Kelly Renee Potts
Samantha Jo Riggle
Scottie Samm
Leda C. Schreiner
Kristy DeAnn Singer
John Ross Sizemore

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.

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 that checks made out to Birthright and placed in the blue envelope will be forwarded to Birthright. We have a team of money counters and two are scheduled each Sunday to count and deposit the Sunday contributions. On Monday morning the bookkeeper has only the envelopes to post to the proper contributor. This is why it is so important to use the proper envelope and make sure you write in the amount. The bookkeeper never sees the actual check. The accuracy of end of year contribution statements depends on the accuracy of the envelopes.

FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED
Catholic Charities is seeking people who are interested in making a difference in the life of a child. The children we serve have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph needs foster families to offer a safe haven for these children, especially in the St. Joseph area. Training and support are provided. If you are interested please contact Barb Shupe at 888-629-2886 ext. 26.

JOB SQUAD

Have you filled out your response card for the St. Columban Job Squad? What is the Job Squad? This is a group of volunteers which will meet about once a month to help with different projects around the Church, Rectory and School buildings. It will help with clean up of areas to fixing things which are broken. If you would like to help with the Job Squad please call the parish office and leave your name and telephone number. This is a great way for you to assist the parish, make a difference in the lives of others and meet new friends.

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JOB SQUAD INTEREST REGISTRATION FORM

NAME__________________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER:___________________________

I CAN HELP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

_____CLEANING

_____CARPENTRY

_____ELECTRICAL

_____PAINTING

_____PLUMBING

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