St. Columba Catholic Church
Dothan, AL
Activities
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St. Columba Church parishioners are invited to take part in many events offered by St. Columba and Catholic agencies throughout our area.
Layette items, and more for WEPS (Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Services) The
Knights of Columbus has placed a crib for the month of March in the Church
narthex for baby items, diapers, layette items, and more for WEPS (Wiregrass
Emergency Pregnancy Services). WEPS helps supply pregnant women with all kinds
of baby items and support. Please help the Unborn Child by donating generously.
Monetary donations can be made as well.
LENTEN
DESERT DAYS Blessed Trinity Shrine
Retreat is offering a Lenten Desert experience on March 10,
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (ET). As we prepare for Easter, we invite you to “come
apart and pray” during these Wednesdays of Lent, in the spirit of Jesus who,
along with his availability to all who sought him, would “go away to deserted
places where he prayed.” (Lk 5:16) Aside from an opening Orientation to the
day and the celebration of the Eucharist, the day will be spent in silent prayer
and inner attentiveness to the Lord. Members of the Retreat Team will be
available, should anyone wish to meet with them individually. A simple meal of
soup and bread will be provided. Fee: “Free Will Offering.” (Donations to be
given to Catholic Relief Services “Rice Bowl”). To register call,
334-855-4474.
HOLY WEEK
RETREAT Blessed Trinity Shrine
Retreat is offering a “Holy Week Retreat” on March 29-April 4, 2010. This
year’s Holy Week Retreat will simply be a time for joining our retreat house
community in a silent retreat with the option for spiritual direction and prayer
times in common. There will be daily Eucharist at the retreat house on Tuesday
and Wednesday, and we will join our parish (St. Joseph's) for the liturgies of
the Triduum (Thursday-Sunday). We welcome you to join us for all or a part of
this week. The retreat begins with supper at 6 p.m. (ET) on Monday, March 29,
and concludes Easter Sunday following brunch. For registration information, call
334-855-4474.
DANCE OF
THE CELTIC SPIRIT Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat is offering a retreat on March 12-14, 2010, entitled “Dance of the Celtic Spirit.” Come and celebrate the coming feast of St. Patrick with us as Carmel Boyle again invites us to pray with Celtic themes through song, reflection, and gentle movement. Led by the spirit of song, you will encounter the spirituality of the ancient Celts who were ever conscious of the immanence of God. The Dance of the Celtic Spirit will be in the company of the Trinity, the angels and the saints. Partners in the dance will include St. Brigid and St. Patrick, but the intimate companion - the music - is Christ. The presenter is Carmel Boyle, M.Min. Carmel Boyle is a singer and songwriter who gives retreats, workshops, and concerts throughout Ireland and the United States. The retreat begins with registration at 7 p.m. (ET), Friday, March 12, 2010, and concludes with dinner at noon on Sunday. For information call 334-855-4474.
FAITH FESTIVALS TO BE HELD MARCH 7 AND 10 Our
next Faith Festivals will be on Sunday, March 7, 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., and
Wednesday, March 10, 5:30-8:15 p.m. Our topic for this session is
“Following Jesus” Example. We will examine the Scriptural foundations and
petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. We will begin with a meal of pork loin, rice,
mixed vegetables and fruit cocktail. For further information, contact Rosina
Hendrickson in the Faith Formation Office, 792-3065.
STUDY THE BIBLE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Do
you ever wish you could study the Bible, but can’t because of your schedule?
Several of us went to a diocesan workshop presented by Stephen Binz, A Catholic
biblical scholar. He is the author of the Threshold Bible Study, presently there
are a dozen books to choose from. Check it out at www.thresholdbiblestudy.com.
Brochures are available in the Narthex. You might do a bible study with a
friend, a family member, or a small group and you set the schedule! You could do
this study in person, e-mail, or social network of your choice. Give it some
thought and talk to someone who would like to do this with you. This series has
been recommended by many biblical teachers and the United States Catholic
Bishops.
IONA IONA
is our Parish Senior Group, open to all over 50. If you have not come before,
give us a try. We’ll meet at Wiregrass Rehab on Tuesday, March 16, and our
speaker will be Tonia Pruitt of Flowers Hospital Senior Circle. Our meal will be
$8.50, if you are coming, please call Joyce Lenz, 693-5150 or Penny Ballantine,
792-3687 by Monday, March 15. The board meeting will be held at 10:45 a.m.
MEN OF ST. COLUMBA If
you are a man whether it be a grandfather, father, or son then you are invited
to join us on Thursday mornings at 6:30 a.m., every week at Atlanta Bread
Company. We have prayer, fellowship, and share our faith. We will be starting a
new book soon entitled “Be A Man” by Fr. Larry Richards. Won’t you come
join us? If you are interested or have questions, please call Doug Martin at
334-723-5115.
WOMEN OF ST. COLUMBA ACCW Annual Convention As many of you know the Dothan Deanery will host the 2010 ACCW Annual Convention in October and we will discuss plans at this meeting for the convention October 24-26 to be held at Lakepoint Lodge and Convention Center in Eufaula. We look forward to representation from St. Columba for a wonderful convention.
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