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CONGRATULATIONS
We recently received a copy of the following letter and thought the parish might enjoy reading it. Thank you Joe and Jenny Reardon for sharing it with us. As the Operational Ministry Center (OMC) celebrates its one year anniversary on September 6, 2007, please allow me to express my gratitude for your son’s military service. Your son, Chaplain Reardon, represents the jewel in the crown of the OMC. Serving as both Deputy Director and Operational Planner, your son ensures religious ministry support to more than 30 ships that have supported Carrier Strike Groups, Expeditionary Strike Groups, and International Operations. From the first day the OMC commenced operations, your son ensured that our sailors, marines and coast guard personnel received immediate attention and superb ministry. On several occasions, your son responded to a wide range of emergency situations. In addition, your son inspired a series of enhancements to our facility making it the pride of Naval Base San Diego. His unwavering commitment to pastoral care has distinguished the OMC as the place that projects the power of faith to the men and women of the Sea Services. As the OMC celebrates its one year anniversary, it celebrates your son’s dynamic leadership. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with your son. The OMC is a resounding success as a direct result of your son’s faith and fortitude. Indeed, your son embodies the true spirit of what it means to be a Naval Officer. Please know that you are always welcome at the OMC, the most operationally intense religious ministry support organization in the Pacific Fleet! Sincerely, Mark G. Steiner, Captain Chaplain Corps United States Navy

NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONVENTION
The NCYC was held November 8th - 10th in Columbus, Ohio. Father Tom, Mary Mathew, Sara & Leanne Mathew, Brooklyn Shearer, Trevor Hess and Drew Jones attended. It was a powerful experience worshiping with 20,000 Catholics from across the nation through Mass, music, keynote speakers, break- away sessions and the many Catholic items/educational booths in the thematic park. The convention was undoubtedly fun for youth and adults but more importantly it gave one a sense of inner peace, the ability to see God in others and a renewed energy in embracing our Catholic beliefs. We want to express our sincere thanks to the Knights of Columbus and the many parishioners who made this trip possible for us. The next NCYC will be held in Kansas City in 2009. It is our hope that many more of our St. Columban youth and adults will be able to attend. For many, the convention can be a life changing experience. Thank you. This year’s NCYC group.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER 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.

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

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.

We have received five battery operated wall clocks for each classroom and the cafeteria at Bishop Hogan School. This was our order that we placed with last years labels. Continue saving, however, as of December 31, 2006, we can only send in the barcode from the labels - not the front of the labels as before. The Campbell Soup Co. has changed their plan. The bar code is on each label so you can either give us the label and we will cut this off or you can cut it off yourself. Thank you, Mildred Saale

HARVEST BASKET
Although my main helper, Jeanette Gier has gone to her reward, we still will continue the use of the Harvest Basket. This little brown basket is at the north and main entrance of our church, and though sometimes when events take place it is moved to a side table. Your pennies and change are appreciated. This has been a very lucrative program in the past, affording blinds for all windows at Bishop Hogan, new tables and chairs for the cafeteria, new door unit in the Learning Center building, etc. Louise Wilson has kindly agreed to pick up the money donated at each weekend Mass after the 10:00 Mass and we then turn it in to the rectory. Please don’t forget us. Put your change in the little baskets. Thank you. Mildred Saale

LENTEN REGULATIONS
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fast, that is, only one full meal is allowed; no solid food between meals. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one's needs but they together should not equal another full meal.

The obligation to abstain from meat commences at 14 years of age. The obligation to fast commences at 18 years of age and ends at 59 years of age.

Although the faithful enjoy freedom in conscience to excuse themselves for a just cause from these mitigated laws of fast and abstinence, the obligation to do penance is a serious one and no Catholic should lightly excuse himself/herself from this obligation in the Lenten season.

Practices of Lenten penances and acts of mortification increased devotion and prayer, and acts of mercy and charity, are worthy elements of our Lenten tradition. Catholics should avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, receive Holy Communion worthily, and renew their commitment to live a life of integrity, faithful to the Church's teachings and disciplines. We pray for and make sacrifices fot hose who are preparing to enter the Church at Easter.

The Proclamation of the Date of Easter on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sundays that follow Pentecost are all computed in relation to Easter. Although calendars now give the date of Easter and the other feasts in the liturgical year for many years in advance, the Epiphany proclamation still has value. It is a reminder of the centrality of the resurrection of the Lord in the liturgical year and importance of the great mysteries of faith which are celebrated each year.

Dear brothers and sisters, the glory of the Lord has shone upon us, and shall ever be manifest among us, until the day of his return. Through the rhythms of times and seasons let us celebrate the mysteries of salvation.
Let us recall the year’s culmination, the Easter Triduum of the Lord: his last supper, his crucifixion, his burial, and his rising, celebrated between the evening of the 20th of March and evening of the 23rd of March.

Each Easter - as on each Sunday - the Holy Church makes present the great and saving deed by which Christ has for ever conquered sin and death. From Easter are reckoned all the days we keep holy. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, will occur on the 6th of February. The Ascension of the Lord will be commemorated on
the 4th of May. Pentecost, the joyful conclusion of the season of Easter, will be celebrated on the 11th of May. And this year the First Sunday of Advent will be on the 30th of November. Likewise the pilgrim Church proclaims the passover of Christ in the feasts of the holy Mother of God, in the feasts of the Apostles and Saints, and in the commemoration of the faithful departed. To Jesus Christ, who was ,who is, and who is to come, Lord of time and history, be endless praise, for ever and ever. Amen.

GOING TO THE HOSPITAL?
While patients and staff can, very fortunately, call for the sacramental and pastoral services of a Catholic priest while in a hospital, a fact of hospital life today is that patients are often in and out very fast. Before a procedure, it is possible that the priest will not be able to see you as soon as you want. Therefore it is better for you to talk to your parish priest and receive all three sacraments - Reconciliation, Anointing, and Eucharist - beforehand. Then too, your parish priest will know what you are undergoing and where, and can more likely visit, if in the city during your stay, and support you through your recovery.

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.

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.

RESPECT LIFE COORDINATORS
Bishop Finn has asked each parish in the Diocese to develop a Respect Life Committee and appoint two parish coordinators to work with the newly formed Diocesan office. We are happy to announce that Chris Shearer and Beverly Thompson have accepted the volunteer positions of co-coordinators.

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
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.

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.

ATTENTION:
LECTORS, USHERS AND EXTRA-ORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Remember the new policies that go into effect with Advent. These per our meeting held on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. See Father's Tomes for more information.

RICA - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Meetings are on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church library/meeting room.

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.

Half Hog from Charlie Stedem family - Doug Bonderer
Half Hog from Charlie Stedem family - Bob Rollison
50 Gallons Gas from MFA Oil - Charlie Stedem - Mary C. Damm
$65 Fossil Watch from Lauhoff Jewelry - Francine Davenport
Hot Diamond Sterling Silver Necklace from Sensenich Jewelry - Pat Pfaff
$20 Gift Certificate from Dominos Pizza - Walt Bonderer
$25 Gift Certificate from Dominos Pizza - Elmer Schnittker
$100.00 bill from Bill & Grace Smith - Bonnie Bosler
Two Tickets any movie from Grand Six Movie - Stanley Diegelman
Two Tickets any movie from Grand Six Movie - Ann McDonald
$50 Savings Bond from Chillicothe State Bank - Vivian VanDyke
Plaid Stadium Blanket from Citizens Bank & Trust - Pat Schnittker
Plaid Stadium Blanket from Citizens Bank & Trust - Jerry Lewis
2006 Commemorative Silver Eagle Coin from Investors Federal Bank - Ann McDonald
Large Umbrella from Bank Midwest - Amparo Anthony
Backyard BBQ for 20 people from Chillicothe Plumbing Supply - Xoa Wolf
2 Buffets from Pizza Hut - Toby Minnis
3 month subscription to the Constitution-Tribune - Molly Marshall
Radio Powered Clock from Westlakes - Leda Schreiner
Oil Change up to 5 qt.s from Jerry’s Service Center - Steve Whiteside
$25 Gift Certificate from John Anderson TBA - Jolita Ward
$25 Gift Certificate from John Anderson TBA - Jack Kelly
$10.00 Gift Certificate from Piggly-Wiggly Meat Dept - Bernie Denton
$15.00 Gift Certificate from Piggly-Wiggly(floral only) - Janet Fowler
$25.00 Gift Certificate from Piggly-Wiggly - Mary Helen Shepard
$25.00 Gift Card from Wal-Mart - Chalena Clark
Yankee Candle from Martin House - Sean Jackson
Pampered Chef Gift Basket from Janet Bonderer, Ind. Cons - Mildred Saale
$20 Gift Cert. from Clemens Floral - Sue Stanton
2 Buffet Meals with drinks from Kentucky Fried Chicken - Don Schneider
1 Pair Lime Green Shoes from Park Shoes - Larry Miller
Skillet Breakfast from Country Kitchen - Eugene Saale
Skillet Breakfast from Country Kitchen - Sharon Rupp
Skillet Breakfast from Country Kitchen - Joyce Churchill
Redken Sculpture Paste & Silk Therapy Smoothing Balm from The Hairport - Rita Jones
Silk Therapy Balm & Conditioner from The Hairport - Gordon Scott
Two Buffet Meals from Beijing Restaurant - Velma Scott
Two Buffet Meals from Beijing Restaurant - Bill Hinkebein
One Night Stay in King Room from Super 8 Motel - Art Haynes
1 Pr Lady Anne Crystal Hurricanes from Deanna Kepner, County Treasurer - Kelley Englert
$25 Gift Certificate from Walker Embroidery - Maureen Erwin
Two 6 inch Subs from Subway - Donna Ewing
Two 6 inch Subs from Subway - Jarrod Marshall
Hand Painted Rose Plate by De Adams - Phil Wilson
$25 Gift Certificate from Francine’s Pastry Parlor - Ruth Summy
Shampoo & Conditioner ($22 Value) from The Worx Hair Salon - Sue Stanton
Pedicure from The Worx Hair Salon, Lyndsey Stuedle - Kim Kieffer
$10 Gift Certificate from C S Café - Debbie Bonderer
$10 Gift Certificate from Boji Stone Coffee Shop/Bookstore - Julie Spiker
Small Wood Park Bench from Orscheln’s Farm & Home - Ashley Myers
$10 Gift Certificate from McDonald’s - Debi Gault
$10 Gift Certificate from McDonald’s - Gracie Jane Kelsey
$10 Gift Certificate from McDonald’s - Francine Davenport
$10 Gift Certificate from McDonald’s - Kristy Watson
$10 Gift Certificate from McDonald’s - Amy Prokop
$25 Gift Certificate from Chula Country Club - Eula Collins
Angel of Peace Statue from Bob & Lou Trinidad - Loretta McClure
Racing Cap from O’Reilly Auto Parts - Brian Hecker
Racing Cap from O’Reilly Auto Parts - Warren Culling
$10 Gift Certificate from Hicks Hometown Drive In - Donna Sizemore
$10 Gift Certificate from Hicks Hometown Drive In - Joan Lauhoff
$10 Gift Certificate from Hicks Hometown Drive In - Mary Bonderer
$25 Gift Card to Grand Six Movie Theater from Lindley Funeral Home - Loretta McClure
$25 Gift Card to Grand Six Movie Theater from Lindley Funeral Home - Mason Baxter
18 Holes of Golf with Cart from Green Hills Golf Course - Natalie Lewis
$50 Savings Bond from Kevin & Anne Jeschke family - Gert Timmons
$10 Gift Certificate - Gas or Merchandise from Breaktime - Lanie Beetsma
One Night Stay in King/Jacuzzi Suite from Best Western - Joe Reardon
2 Meals from Golden Corral - R. Johnston
2 Meals from Golden Corral - Evan Metry
2 Meals from Golden Corral - Dorothy Riley
One Night Stay in Executive Room w/Complimentary Breakfast from Grand River Inn - Craig Vorbeck

Baby Contest - 99.00
Bingo - 182.75
Cake & Ice Cream - 140.25
Cake Walk - 312.00
Carriage Rides - 66.00
Country Store - 802.85
Dips & Dots - 110.00
Father’s Face Painting Raffle - 46.50
Flea Market - 739.64
Food Booth - 858.50
Funnel Cakes - 142.50
Horse Rides - 46.00
Old Time Photos - 41.50
Pop & Tacos - 425.50
Tickets/Games - 2485.99
Tickets/Raffle - 3938.00
Saturday Night Dinner - 2262.00
Saturday Night Dance - 589.00
Business donations to defray cost of rides - 1425.00

Total before expenses paid - $14,712.98

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE IN THE PARISH AND COMMUNITY THAT CONTINUE, YEAR AFTER YEAR, TO MAKE THE ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL A SUCCESSFUL AND ENJOYABLE DAY.

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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We had a great turnout for the special event dinners celebrating the completion of our Capital Campaign. Volunteers will be following up now to be sure all the commitment cards are turned in so pledge amounts can be determined.

We are fortunate to have several members of our parish who have expertise and experience in the area of building and construction. Don Garrison, Wayne Cunningham, and David Lauhoff have agreed to work together on a committee to ensure the money collected is used wisely and effectively.

A special thanks to all our volunteers, workers, and the 7th and 8th grade class at Bishop Hogan School who helped us with special mailings.

Not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice. Please consider what you can do to make this campaign successful. With God's help and your prayers, we will succeed.

Heavenly Father,
we are thankful to You for the many graces and blessings You give to us.
We are especially grateful for the gift of our faith and the gift of this parish, as it nears 150 years of strong Catholic presence.

Help us to put our gratitude into action as we work to preserve this legacy for future generations.

Help us through the gifts of the Spirit, that with strong faith and trust, we may sew the seeds of faith for those who come after us, that they may be blessed by You as we are.


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