Did you know that St. Francis of Assisi is regarded for his love of nature and animals? The saint was fond of both and used each as a means to find God. His feast day is celebrated on October 4th, even though this falls on a Sunday this year and so is not observed, we will honor his example with a pet blessing on Saturday, October 3rd. All dogs, cats, and any easily-transported animals are welcome to be a part of this custom! Come to the parking lot in front of the Parish Center/Adoration Chapel at 9:00 am to receive this blessing and follow in the footsteps of this great saint!

Who doesn’t love a fresh donut or 12 on a Saturday evening or Sunday morning? We surely do! Save a trip to the local Krispy Kreme Store and pick up a fresh dozen of your choice (see form for options) and help our Music Ministry as we prepare to share the joy of the Gospel in word and song on our 2022 Germany and Austria Choir Tour. Order due by Thursday, September 24th for pick up after Masses on September 26/27. Click for Order Form

Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L., to be the 12th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Bishop-designate Malesic will be installed on Monday, Sept. 14 during Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. Click for more information.

Our parish office is open for walk-in business on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Please wear a mask when coming to the office. You can always call the office anytime Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to conduct business over the phone. Click for more details.

Join Father Suso for a special Mass honoring our Blessed Mother, praying for all our children this Friday, May 8th, at 1:00 p.m., It will be live-streamed. Click for details

On Sunday, May 10th, at 3:00 p.m. join us on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/SColumbkilleCLE for a holy hour to honor our mothers and Holy Mother Mary during the month of May. We will be praying the rosary with the Blessed Sacrament in church and singing Marion hymns.

Pick-up a Carnation for your mother! The whole month of May is dedicated to our Blessed Mother Mary and in a special way we want to honor all our mothers for their tireless care and sacrifice for us your sons and daughters. Click for details.

Divine Mercy Sunday: This second Sunday of Easter (April 19, 2020) is a powerful reminder that Jesus is very much alive and working in His Church and in our lives. Click for more details.

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland shared information with all parishes on March 10 regarding public health concerns in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. The statement outlined additional preventative steps that should be taken in preparing liturgical celebrations. You can find the complete statement by clicking here.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 our parish and all of the parishes in the Diocese will offer “An Evening of Confession” from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Parishioners are asked to invite family or friends who are away from the Church to join in this special Lenten practice. Priests at all parishes will be present for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. More information is available at welcomecatholics.com.

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Join Dr. DuBroy for a two-night Lenten mission from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in St. Columbkille Church on Saturday evening, March 7th and Sunday evening, March 8th, to discover your supernatural charisms and how to best use them to bring souls to Jesus Christ. Please note that this mission is taking the place of the 7-week book study in the school library. There is no need to register, just show up in church and bring a friend. Click for Flyer.

Our “Catching Fire” young adult group (ages 18 to 39) will meet on Sunday evenings. The group meets in the Parish Center from 7:00-9:00 p.m., with its focus being prayer, fellowship and faith formation with the mission for forming intentional disciples of Jesus. Please join us Sunday evening, January 19th.

The St. Columbkille Parish Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, located in the Parish Center, is open daily between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. You DO NOT need an appointment. The Chapel is open to scheduled adorers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click for more information.

Click here for registration forms for the pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the 2020 March for Life co-sponsored by St. Columbkille and Mary and Queen of the Apostles Parishes. We will leave on January 23. The March for Life is January 24. Deadline for registration is January 12, 2020.

The St. Columbkille Music Ministry will offer its Christmas Concert on Sunday December 15 at 4PM in the Church. Freewill offerings accepted. Refreshments afterwards. Click for more details.

Tuesday, December 3, is “Giving Tuesday.” Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, December 3rd and continuing for a 24-hour period, you can donate directly to St. Columbkille School through the #WeGiveCatholic website. You can make secure, tax-deductible donations from your computer, tablet or smartphone. All money raised will support a parish playground and pavilion. Click here for the website link or if you prefer a form for donations by check.

God transforms hearts one person at a time through an encounter with our Eucharistic Lord. Join Father Suso in Church for Night Prayer at 7pm on each of the four Sunday’s of Advent: December 1st, December 8th, December 15th, and December 22nd leading up to Christmas. Get your soul ready for Christmas! Click for Flyer.

Once a Month each Parma/Parma Heights Parish will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick after a daily Mass. You can find the schedule at this link.

The Most Rev. Richard Gerard Lennon, bishop emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, died on Tuesday morning, October 29 after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the sacraments. He was 72. Click here to learn more about his life and ministry.