NEW THIS YEAR!
PREP SUMMER PROGRAM 2025
(replacing the year-round program)
We serve children in Kindergarten and beyond.
Registration is from February 18th to June 1st.
NEW Registration will be through Parish Giving.
Payment is due at the time of registration.
Tuition Schedule for Levels 1 through 8
• One Child | $120
• 2 Children | $180
• 3 or more Children | $210
Kindergarten Class | FREE
Due to the forecast for snow and ice on Saturday, the Chili Cook-off has been canceled.
Sorry for the late notice, unfortunately, ice and snow are an inconvenient part of WINTER!
Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 PM.
There will be several Priests available to hear confessions. This is the last opportunity for confession until after Christmas.
The New Bowers Hotel: Home-cooked meals and a full bar in a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. 298 Bowers Rd. Mertztown, PA - 10% of your food total will be donated to the Fundraising Committee at St. Columbkill's.
Extra cards are available in the Parish Office & Church vestibule.
www.bowershotel.com 610-899-0183
Dear Family of Faith,
You've often heard me say: "The Bible is a book of faith, written by people of faith, for people of faith, and that is it. If you use this book for history or science, you will have major problems. Well, the Infancy Narratives (The Christmas Stories) of Jesus Birth fall into this category.
Do you want to know the real story of Christ's birth and early childhood?
And why, what we think we know about this story is far from the truth. In short... do you want to know the truth? Not just the truth of Christmas, but the truth of our faith?
Then please come to a meeting on Friday, December 13th for an Advent Lecture on the Infancy Narrative by yours truly,
Fr. Rich
(Please call the Parish office at 610-367-2371 if you plan to attend. Thank you. )
St. Columbkill Church Christmas Craft Show November 23rd from 9 am to 2 pm Find a unique, hand-crafted gift for everyone on your Christmas shopping list! Proceeds benefit St. Columbkill Youth Group
The Knights will be having a Veterans Day Display in the Knight’s Room as a tribute to all veterans, especially St. Columbkill Veterans past and present.
The display will have uniforms and memorabilia from WWI to present as well as the WWII Homefront.
Saturday, Nov. 9th - 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10th - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thank You!, Jack Budnick, Ed Sullivan, Joe Richardson
November 9th - 5-9PM in Quinn Hall
Sign up before November 3 and save $5 off admission. Contact Ted at [email protected] for early reservations. Tickets on sale in Quinn Hall after Mass from 10/19 - 11 /6 or by contacting Ted.
October 5th & 6th
October 12th & 13th
October 19th & 20th
Want to learn more about the Mass?
Fr. John will be giving a three-week instruction on the Mass and how parishioners can be more active & full participants in the Mass.
Please invite your friends to attend these Masses if they want to learn more about the Sacred Liturgy.
Parents of Kindergartners: Teaching resources open to all Parents with Kindergarten-age children
on the Third Sunday of every month. Registration: FREE
Register at https://stcolumbkill.org/prep-registration-pay-tuition
For more information, contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or call 610-367-2371.
Come join the fun!
AbbeyFest is a day-long festival that includes food trucks, merchandise tents, kid-friendly activities, music, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, and Holy Mass. This year’s musical lineup features headliner Matt Maher! A faith-filled day is planned for all! We will be ordering group tickets. At this time, tickets will be $25pp. Order tickets by 8/31. This event is for ALL families in the parish, not just youth group age!
Attic Treasures is Around the Corner! As you’re doing your Spring Cleaning keep in mind that Attic Treasures will be held the weekend of April 26-28, 2024. Drop off clean and useable items ONLY on Monday, April 22 & Tuesday, April 23 from 8:00 AM – 6 PM No clothing or electronics will be accepted! The Sale takes place: Friday, April 26th | 8 am - 1 pm Saturday, April 27th | 8 am - 1 pm and after the 5 pm Mass Sunday, April 28th after both Masses until 11:30 am.