Starting in 5th grade and continuing through 12th grade, our students minister at the Altar each weekend. This is an important experience for a Catholic student and a service to our parish. Altar server training is held in the fall.

Coordinated by Theodore Kochen and Matthew Howald 
Contact Parish Office to schedule: Parish Office at 610-367-2371
mailto: parishoffice@stcolumbkill.org 

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Our Adult Choir leads the liturgical music of our 10:00 a.m. Mass many Sundays and practices on mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Michael Repko at michaelr@stcolumbkill.org

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There is a weekly Bible Study held on Thursday mornings at 9:30am in the Ehst room downstairs.  Everyone is welcome!

We will concentrate on the upcoming Sunday readings as well as incorporate some basic sound strategies for reading and understanding the Scriptures. For more information contact Margaret Chovanes:
mailto:margaretc@stcolumbkill.org or call her at: 610-367-2371 and leave a message.

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Through participation in the Prayer Meetings many people have come to experience: 
    --A personal relationship with the Jesus
    -- Use of all the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
     -- A deeper personal prayer life.
    --Physical and inner healing.
    --Better marital and family relationships.
    --Understanding of the scriptures, the sacraments and            the Mass.
    --Freedom from fears and anxieties.

Come strengthen your faith on Wednesday at 7:15 PM in Quinn Hall.  We are open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Scripture, music, singing and joyfully praising the Lord.  Scripture based teachings are given each week to help us live our Catholic faith.  Let us intercede for your needs, those of your family and friends, our parish, our country and the world. All are welcome! For more information call Sue T. at 610-367-4711 or email Don at: mailto:dondenick@comcast.net.    

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Children's Choir is open to 2nd through 6th grade children. Children will sing at the 10am Mass once a month. Rehearsals will take place on Sunday mornings twice a month from 9:15am to 9:55am (rehearsal schedule to follow). Carolyn Quinn with any questions at carolynsings4@gmail.com.

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Our Divine Mercy Ministry invites all parishioners of any age to join us in our commitment to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the gravely ill and dying among us. We are a team of 40 persons who strive to live the Mercy of Christ in our daily lives. We receive prayer requests which are then relayed by email or phone to our members who faithfully pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily.  Believing in all the promises made to Sr. Faustina from Jesus Himself, this powerful prayer many times is the last defense to save souls and this love and faith in Jesus can affect Eternity. Now, more than ever we unite with His heart and intention to bring all souls to His mercy.  We are also affiliated with the St.Francis Home in Shillington.  Some of our members volunteer a few hours weekly to support this wonderful caring hospice home. To learn more about becoming a prayer partner with us or volunteering at the St. Francis Home, please contact Paula Rhoads at 484 942 7670 or Diana Hospador at dvinemercy56@gmail,.com. Mercy matters! God bless you!

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 Our contemporary music ministry, Emmanuel, leads us in song for our 10:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month, starting with the 3rd Sunday of September through Pentecost. . Emmanuel practices each Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Church. New members are always welcome.

Contact: Kathy Herber
610-944-6406
mailto:k_piano99@yahoo.com

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A most powerful and humbling ministry!  Jesus said, "Do not be afraid."  And this pertains also to this ministry.  If you feel called to this ministry...answer the call!
Eucharistic Ministers are lay men and women appointed by the pastor to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at our Eucharistic celebrations. Active Catholic adults willing to reverently serve in this role are invited to submit their name for consideration.

Contact Fr. Rich Clement at 610-367-2371 or fatherrich@stcolumbkill.org

 

Greeters Ministry

It's always good to feel welcome! Our greeters welcome parishioners, new comers, and visitors to the Lord's House before each Mass. They are available to provide directions and general information in a warm, friendly manner to make everyone feel part of the community. We always need additional greeters. The main qualification is a “glad to see you” smile.
Contact the Parish Office at 610-367-2371 and become a Greeter!

Jesus is the “Flame of Love”. Our Lady wants this Movement, called “her Cause” to spread to every country in the world.  The Flame of Love Movement is the greatest Grace given to mankind since the Word became Flesh. Our Lady, herself, is the founder of the Flame of Love movement. Our Lady and Jesus spoke to Elizabeth Kindlemann, a mystic approved in Rome by the Catholic Church, and she wrote messages from Our Lady for over 20 years, which consists in her diary of 32 volumes including Our Lady’s message to spread the Flame of Love on the whole world.. The movement supports the Divine Mercy and messages of Fatima.  Please join us on Monday mornings at 9:30 following the 9 am Mass. Location is in the EHST room on the bottom floor of St. Columbkill Parish Hall, 200 Indian Springs Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.

Flame of Love: Contact Michelle White at mwhitehfn@gmail.com or call 610-468-7112.

U.S. National Website:   www.flameoflove.us. 
Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/flameofloveprayergroup/ and https://www.facebook.com/flameoflove.movement.us/. https://www.facebook.com/flameoflove.movement.us/?ref=page_internal
 

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"A SPECIAL CONNECTION" is within your reach! NEVER FEEL ALONE! YOU can begin receiving regular phone calls or written notes from a member of our ministry. Contact Ginny Sherry at 484-802-3916 to sign up for "A SPECIAL CONNECTION"! We will welcome the chance to brighten your days!! Feel free to share this with anyone who would benefit from this ministry.

Homebound Communion Calls: Anyone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion on a weekly basis, please call Mariane at the Parish office (610-367-2371, ext 107) or email marianevf@stcolumbkill.org and we will coordinate a visit from a Eucharistic Minister. If you are homebound and would like a recording of the Sunday Mass, please let us know.

The committee reminds the parish of our obligation to take care of our brothers and sisters as pointed out by Jesus in Mt. 25:40 ("Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."), and also of our need to be a witness to the community.

We are involved in projects like The AIDS Hospice, Respect Life concerns, annual coat drive, the Warming Tree, collections for the Berks AIDS Network, the Bereavement (Funeral Lunch) Committee, the Refugees Adoption program, the St. Vincent DePaul Committee and Soup Kitchen.

Many hands and hearts are needed to make all this happen, and your hands and heart are welcome to join us. Health Ministry is also under the auspices of this committee. Health professionals and laypersons with an interest in health make up the advisory committee of the Parish Health Ministry. Together with the Parish Nurse, they work to promote health that includes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of each person. Some of the services offered to help heal the body, mind, and soul include: Blood Drive, Flu Clinic, Memorial Mass, and education on various topics offered to our Parish family. New members are always welcome! 

Human Concerns: Contact Terry Voth at 610-367-9428  or at:mailto: ltvoth@dejazzd.com

To get involved with the Soup Kitchen: Contact the Parish Office at 610-367-2371 or email the parishoffice@stcolumbkill.org

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