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Easter 2013
Loveland, Ohio
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Learning, Living, Loving ... our Catholic Faith
Easter is about life, so let’s laugh and rejoice!
Jerry Seinfeld states, “Death is people’s number two fear, and public speaking is actually number one. This means most of
us would rather be in the coffin, instead of giving the eulogy.” For me though, death is not much of a laughing matter. In
fact, I am not a big fan of death. It frightens me. It makes me nervous. It gets me anxious. Death has always made me
feel this way. Even as a child, there would be times when I would get so worked up, my parents would tell me to think
about something happy to take my mind off of it. On those occasions, I would daydream about Donny and Marie Osmond.
Somehow those two smiling siblings’ song of “I’m a little bit country, I’m a little bit rock and roll” would always distract me
enough to cause me to forget about my uneasiness about “the end”.
But in this season of Easter, there is no escaping focusing on death. Lent has just led us through forty days of the desert
where the Church had invited us to contemplate on what it is we needed to die to. What are the habits or actions we cling
to, that we need to remove or expire from our everyday existence? What are the things or thoughts we hold tightly to, that
we need to let go of and allow to die off?
It is because of these sullen and melancholy sentiments, that most people tend to favor Christmas over Easter. Christmas
is seen as a joyous and jolly celebration of Jesus coming to earth as a baby, and all of us are happy about this excitement.
Easter on the other hand, is about Jesus leaving earth because of his painful passion and death, and all of us are sorrowful
about it.
Or at least these are the emotions we typically display to others; particularly as it pertains to Easter. We often neglect to
exude much Easter cheer. The reality though, is that Easter is a time of great joyousness. If we can be enthusiastic over
Jesus’ earthly birth at Christmas, should we not be exponentially more ecstatic over his heavenly birth at Easter? Ought
we not to be more openly animated with others about what we have been born to? Now that we have died to our
sinfulness during Lent, should we not be exulting and delighting in being born with Christ at the resurrection?
Easter is about life. It is about new and everlasting life. Certainly this should be something that should not bring us down,
but instead should lift our spirits (since it literally does raise our Spirits.) Christ is risen. We will also rise again. Alleluia! It
is a time to praise the Lord and rejoice! Maybe it is a time to laugh about, or at least laugh at, death after all.
~ Scott Mussari
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
March 24 - Palm Sunday
We will begin in the gym and receive palms. After they are
blessed we will process over to church.
March 28 - Holy Thursday
Soup Supper from 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Parish Hall
Mass of the Lord’s Supper (7:30 p.m.) Everyone is invited
to get their feet washed during this liturgy.
Please bring your rice bowl and a non-perishable item for SVDP.
March 29 - Good Friday
Way of the Cross at 12:00 p.m.
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 7:30 p.m.
March 30 - Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.
Blessing of the Easter Food at 1:00 p.m.
March 31 - Easter Masses at 8:00, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m.
THE BLESSING OF THE EASTER BASKET
Why are families taking baskets of food into the Day
Chapel? It is a tradition in Eastern Europe to bless the
Easter food before it is prepared for Easter dinner. In earlier
times, meat and dairy products were excluded from the daily
diet during the entire season of Lent. As the end of the strict
fast approached, people showed their joy and gratitude by
taking their food to church to be blessed and eaten after the
Easter Liturgy. This tradition celebrates the joy of the
resurrection as the Easter meal breaks six weeks of Lenten
fasting, and the foods represent fare abstained from during
Lent. St. Columban will once again celebrate this tradition on
Holy Saturday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the Day Chapel.
Families who wish to participate in the basket blessing are
invited to bring samplings of foods they will eat on Easter
Day in a basket (baked goods, bread, eggs, ham). If you get
a chance, come and have your Easter food blessed!

Welcome to our newest members! They will receive the Sacraments of Initiation
and enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on March 30.
Alondra Becerra Francisco Becerra David Denzy Penny Dippold
Evan Dodds Shawn Little Gaston Palafox Sarahy Palafox
Nathan Pellman Courtney Presar Maggie Rotunna Michelle Ryan
Rhea Scott
Mike Stella
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“Spirit and Truth.” It was the response Jesus gave to the woman he met that day at the well as he
was passing through Samaria. Part of the dialogue between Jesus and the Samaritan woman was
about worship. Jesus informs her that the hour is coming, and is already here, when true
worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit and Truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to
worship him. God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and Truth. Sunday
after Sunday we gather to proclaim and experience the Spirit of God. Then, we are sent into the
world to live out this reality in truth. Namely, to do, to make present in the world what we profess in
church.
While we are all called to worship and live out our lives in Spirit and Truth, there are some among us who go well beyond such
a call. We know them. We see them. We experience their Spirit and Truth in the daily market places of our lives. Often such
people go unnoticed. Yet, their contribution to our parish, our city and this world is enormous. Started in 2009, our St.
Columban Catholic Community gives the St. Columban Spirit and Truth Award on an annual basis. Our past Spirit and Truth
Award honorees are fellow parishioners who are outstanding in their faith, who gather with us on Sunday to worship in Spirit
and in Truth, who live out their baptismal call on a daily basis, who promote and inspire others into living out their own lives in
Spirit and Truth, and who take seriously the command of Jesus to serve others. The 2013 honorees were nominated by fellow
parishioners and presented their award at the Grand Affair on February 23. Congratulations and thank you to the 2013 Spirit
and Truth Honorees – we are truly blessed to have you as part of our St. Columban Community!
DUSTAN BRAY and his wife
Stephanie and their two high school
aged daughters, Nora and Maeve,
joined St. Columban parish in 2001.
Since then, Dustan has been involved
in all aspects of life at St. Columban.
You may see him at Sunday Mass
where he serves as a Eucharistic
Minister leader, or on the volleyball
court where he has coached for many
years. Maybe it was leading a pack of boy scouts to their
next campout, even though he doesn’t have a son in the
troop, or maybe you have seen him or his name next to
publicity for the High School Youth Group. A year and a
half ago, Dustan saw the need to start a youth group for
our parish. Dustan and a team of other parents came up
with a plan for a youth group. With Dustan in the lead it
was destined to be a success. Cissy, who nominated him,
stated, “We all admire Dustan’s enthusiasm and “can do”
attitude, especially where youth are involved.” Dustan
doesn’t just come up with ideas for meetings, but he is
the one doing the research, finding people who are
successful in youth ministry and learning from their best
practices. He uses the latest technology to reach our
youth, and most importantly, “puts himself out there for
them.” Amy Maricocchi, said, “ Dustan is someone who
makes a deep impression on our teens because he is
willing to share his faith, show them how important it is to
stand up for your faith, and really challenge them to live
out their faith. He also loves working with them and being
a great role model for our teens.”
Congratulations, Dustan!
ANA INFANTINO is someone that makes you
wonder where she gets all her energy. Ana
and her husband Chris, who joined the parish
in 2001, are raising four children: AJ who goes
to St. Xavier and Maria, Alina and Dominic
who attend St. Columban School. She started
volunteering as a preschool teacher when her
children were in Sunday school. She decided
her skills were better served in the
administrative side so she helped coordinate
the program. But she didn’t stop there. When a committee
was forming for the first Grand Affair 10 years ago, Ana
jumped on board and would be a part of that committee for
the next 8 years. As a young mom, she saw other groups in
the area that provided fellowship and instead of joining one of
those, she decided to start one herself at St. Columban.
Mom’s Connection was a huge success and between play
dates, scrapbooking, speakers, and great social events, this
group was just what Ana had envisioned. When her children
entered school, she helped in the classroom, was a room
mom, helped with fund drives, coached and served as PTO
president and vice-president. She attended CRHP and
recruited an amazing amount of people for the following year.
Tara Nelson stated, “Ana is generous and giving in every
aspect.” Even though Ana is now a personal trainer and works
at Simply Power Yoga, as well as a part time aide at St.
Columban, she continues to do whatever she can to
volunteer. Kristin Stock says, “Ana is the one you can call and
she is more than happy to give of herself to help anyone.”
Congratulations, Ana!
For LEN TIMMEL, church has always been important and central to his life and he has quietly lived his faith for the
past 81 years. He lives out his baptismal call of service every day, and his grown children, Alison Moriarity
(husband Jim), Steve Timmel (wife Mary), Donna Schinke (husband Mark), and Lisa Timmel, can tell you that
attending church has never been optional for Len. Leonard and his wife, Joyce, who have been married for 51
years, moved to St. Columban parish when his grandchildren started school here. He wanted to support the
parish that was educating his family and he has never missed a Grandparent’s Day! He worked many years on the
festival set-up and tear-down committee, keeping pace with much younger men. He could even be found grilling
chicken over the open pit even when he was in his 70’s. In his 80’s Len slowed down by manning the Primetimer’s
Split the Pot booth for the entire weekend! Many of you may know Leonard as an 11:30 usher, or a member of Primetimers, but do
you know what his other passion is…taking care of the many plants and church grounds at St. Columban. The parish staff can tell
you that he is up here all the time pruning, weeding, and watering in the hottest of summer days. In the fall he is weeding out the
beds, trimming the bushes back and in the spring he is cleaning out beds and planting new bulbs. Our parish has beautiful
landscaped beds and flowers because Leonard takes care of them. Kathy Cox, who designs and purchases the flowers and
arranges the beds says, “There is no way we could have such beautiful flowers and landscaped areas if it wasn’t for Leonard. He
works over and above keeping everything green and thriving. He is a great guy!” He has found the way to serve our parish
community in the most behind the scenes way by bringing such beauty to our grounds for us to enjoy! Congratulations, Leonard!
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WHO IS A DEACON?
WHAT DOES A DEACON DO?
WHY DO WE NEED DEACONS?
You are cordially invited to a meeting of
interested men (and wives) to learn more
about the role of deacons in the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If you are
considering a vocation in the diaconate or
would just like to learn more about the
ministry of deacons in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, this
will be a very helpful informational session.
Besides discussing the role of deacons (and wives), the
meeting will include information about the requirements for
admission into the Deacon Formation Program, as well as
an explanation of the ongoing process of discernment to
the diaconate and possible discernment methods. Finally,
there will be time for you to ask any questions in order to
help you to better understand the ministry of deacons.
The meeting will be held Tuesday April 23 rd , 7:00-8:30
p.m. in the St. Brigid room. Barry Mersmann, Director of
the Diaconate Program for the Archdioceses of Cincinnati,
will be the presenter. If you plan on attending, please call
the Parish Office to register and so we are sure to have
enough handouts.
Catholicism DVD series for
small groups
There is still time for you to join your
fellow parishioners for the journey of a
lifetime! For the past few months we
have gathered once a month (either on
Mondays at 10:45 a.m. or Wednesdays at
7:45 p.m.) to watch an episode of the “Catholicism: Journey
of a Lifetime” series and then discuss its content. Those
who have attended have greatly enjoyed these gatherings,
and we have had new participants joining each time.
The episodes stand alone, so even if you have not seen the
earlier ones, you are still invited and welcome to come to
our next one. Check out the schedule at the bottom for the
upcoming dates.
There is no outside reading or preparation required
beforehand to attend and there is no cost to participate. All
that is necessary is a desire to want to learn more about
the beauty and truth of our Catholic faith. So make plans
now to come to the next Catholicism DVD gathering, and
enjoy a front row seat to the breathtaking cinematography
of the most significant story ever told.
Mondays Wednesdays
10:45 a.m. 7:45 p.m.
Topic
April 8 April 10 Church
May 6 May 8 Eucharist
September 9 September 11 Saints
October 7 October 9
Prayer and the
Spirit
November 4 November 6 Last Things
HYMNALS
Our project to replace the hymnals in church
is off to a great start! Thanks to your
generosity, we just ordered our first shipment
of books to replace the hymnals that are in
the worst condition. There is still time for you
to donate a hymnal if you’d like to be part of this effort.
Some people have donated a book in honor of someone or
in memory of a loved one. Some have donated them in the
name of their families. Some have asked to remain
anonymous. The hymnals we now use were purchased in
2002. They have served us well for over ten years, and
those who purchased hymnals at that time and in the years
since have given a gift that we use every time we gather for
prayer.
We invite you to consider donating a hymnal for the cost of
$16.00 which covers the cost of shipping and a nameplate
for the front of the book. Envelopes for your donation can
be found in the hall rack and on the offertory table. After
completing the information we need, you may put these in
the collection basket. If you have questions or would like
more information, please contact Mary Bellman at the
Parish Office. Thank you very much for your consideration!
The St. Columban Knights of Columbus hosted their annual
Free Throw contest in conjunction with the school Physical
Education classes January 7th-11th. Twelve Knights of
Columbus members volunteered their time during the school
days to allow students in grades 3-8 to participate. Boys and
girls, ages 9-14, competed by shooting fifteen free throws.
The winners were:
Girls (age): Annie Nelson (9), Lexie Beke (10), Rachel
Wiehe (11), Gracie Driscoll (12), Anna Eskender (13),
Rachel Basalla (14)
Boys (age): Jimmy Gott and Aaron Flagg (9), Jack
Nelson (10), Zach Brinks (11), Drew Bennett (12),
Nick Wiehe (13), Conor McGeeney (14).
The winners ages 10-14 were able to advance to the District
competition where St. Columban competed against the
winners from St. Margaret of York and St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton/St. Andrew on February 9th. Lexie Beke, Anna
Eskender, Jack Nelson, and Zach Brinks all won their
respective age groups at the district competition and
advanced to the Regional competition to be held in Sidney,
Ohio later this month. Thank you to all of the St. Columban
participants, as well as Principal Rhoten and Mr. Dailey.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Save the Date!
St. Columban will again be offering two
Laffalot Summer Camps for boys and
girls ages 6-12 years old! Camp will run the weeks of June
10-14 and July 8-16. For more information please visit the
Laffalot website at www.laffalotcamps.com.
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HOLY THURSDAY SOUP SUPPER
5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Trivia Night
Over 100 parishioners joined us for the
first parish trivia night on January 26th.
The evening was fast-paced, spirited
and a great time was had by all. The winning table included
John and Marlene Stowell, Bob and Kathy Bailey and
Frank and Eida May. Make plans now to attend our next
trivia night on Friday, April 26!
Are you celebrating your 25 th or 50 th
wedding anniversary this year? We want
to honor you on this remarkable
achievement. Save the date for June 9 th ,
and watch for your invitation for our first
Anniversary Brunch and Mass!
St. Columban School Pilgrimage
Students in grades 3-6 went on a pilgrimage February 28th
to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral downtown as well as St.
Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and Mother of
God Church in Covington, KY. The students enjoyed
learning about the differences between cathedrals, basilicas
and churches as well as fun facts about each building.
Living Peace & Justice is hosting a simple soup supper
before the Holy Thursday liturgy. Various homemade
soups, bread and cheese will be served in the Parish Hall beginning
at 5:00 pm. A freewill offering will be collected to help
defray the costs.
VIRTUS® TRAINING:
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
The VIRTUS® Child Abuse Awareness
sessions for adult (18 or older)
volunteers, coaches, teachers, aides,
staff, and others who have regular, ongoing contact with
minors will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Parish Hall.
To register for this training session, please visit
www.virtus.org..There is no charge to attend a session, but it
is important that you register online PRIOR to the date of the
session. Our goal is to be in total training compliance with our
volunteers, coaches, etc. well in advance of the June 30, 2014
mandate.
As a reminder for those who have received VIRTUS training,
please remember to complete your monthly training bulletin.
We have received word from the Office of Safe Environment
for Children that effective March 1, 2013, anyone who has
fallen behind three (3) or more VIRTUS training bulletins will
not be allowed to have contact with minors until they have retaken
the VIRTUS training session. If you have any questions,
please contact Don Kruse in the Parish Office: 683.0105 x
2108 or dkruse@stcolumban.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:
KINGDOM ROCK
God loves everyone in his Kingdom! That’s
the message your child will take away from
this year’s VBS theme: Kingdom Rock.
During the week of July 15-19, from 9:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m., the message that God’s love can help us
stand strong at all times and in all places will be reinforced
through scripture, games, crafts, snacks, friends and lots of
fun. VBS is open to 3 year olds through 5 th grade. Older
students may register to sign up as helpers. We will also need
parents and high school students to be crew leaders,
decorators, crafters, and music leaders. The cost is $35 per
person or $90 max per family which includes all the supplies
and a free t-shirt. CD’s will be on sale for $5.
To register go to www.stcolumban.org, and click on VBS and
then click on “Online Giving” to pay for your children. Take a
week this summer to learn how God’s love, family and friends,
prayer, Scripture and trusting God always and in all ways can
help them stand strong in their faith! Call Terri Kerley, 683-
0105, if you have questions.
The High School Youth Group recently had a blanket-making
night. The blankets are going to elderly parishioners in need.
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AWARD CEREMONY AT THE CATHEDRAL
Evan Reid & Shane Wever earned the ‘Pope Pius XII’
Medal. Ben Volk, Max Marshall, Riley Jones, Peter Lorio,
and Austin McMahon [missing from photo]) earned the ‘Ad
Altare Dei’ Medal which means ‘To the Altar of God’. Six
to nine months worth of work on activities and projects is
required in order to receive these prestigious medals.
These young Scouts earned the ‘Parvuli Dei’ Medal,
which means ‘Children of God’.
Front Row: Dylan Hutzel ~ 2nd Row, L to R: Alex Von
Gillern, Andy Worpenberg, Jack Engle
3rd Row: Bill Worpenberg - Webelos I Den Leader
Not Pictured but also receiving the award: Corbin Steckler
Community Blood Drive
St. Columban is holding a Blood Drive on
Tuesday, May 7th, from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. in
the Parish Hall. The Hoxworth staff will take
whole blood, double reds and platelets at
this drive. Last fall we collected 41 units which helped
more than 68 recipients, several life-saving. Your gift does
make a difference!
Email smetfam@fuse.net or phone Rich at 677-1683 with
your questions, or to schedule a donor time.
Marriage Matters Date Night
Please join us Saturday, April 13 for our
next date night. Our guest presenter is Fr.
Tom Ryan, SJ and his
topic is “Maintaining a
Healthy, Happy Marriage”. He will
be sharing insights and practical
ways on how our faith can make
our marriages stronger. Fr. Tom is
the Director at the Milford Jesuit
Spiritual Center and is a Marriage
& Family Counselor.
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Moving the Parish Campaign Forward
In 2008, St Columban launched a parish campaign to
address the five most pressing needs of the parish which
were:
1. Reduce outstanding debt
2. Create a Parish Hall
3. Build Parish Offices
4. School Improvements
5. Build a Parish Activity Center
Parish families pledged $2 million in 2008 and another
$850,000 in 2011. This allowed us to obtain a bridge loan
and complete the first four items above. Ongoing pledge
payments and other contributions are used to retire the
bridge loan. Thank you to those who pledged and are
fulfilling their payments. Once all pledges have been paid in
full, we forecast having some cash on hand for the Parish
Activity Center but not enough to start construction. Several
initiatives are underway to determine how and when
construction can start.
One, the plans for the Parish Activity Center are being
reviewed to identify opportunities for lowering the cost while
still delivering a facility that meets the needs of the parish.
Meetings are planned with the architect to explore multiple
options.
Two, we are identifying ways to raise the remaining funds to
meet the construction costs. This includes identifying nonparish
sources of funds (grants, gifts, etc.) as well as a fund
drive within the parish, potentially as soon as this year.
There has been some feedback that we should start
construction now and the money will come. This creates the
proverbial 'chicken and egg' scenario. St Columban will
obtain a bridge loan to begin construction. Pledges from
parishioners are used as collateral. If we don't have pledges
as collateral, a bank will not provide us with a bridge loan.
They want some guarantee that St Columban has the
means to repay the loan. Pledges serve this purpose.
To all the families that have supported the campaign to date,
thank you!! Without your prayers and financial support, we
would not have accomplished the first four items above. As
the parish grows, the need for the Parish Activity Center
continues to grow as well. We are committed to realizing this
space. It is not a matter of 'if', just a matter of 'when'.
Suggested readings
from the Library
Our Parish Library is now open to check
out books. Some suggestions for the
Easter season include the following. You
may also scan the entire library database at
www.stcolumban.org. The link for the library can be found
on the left side underneath the Mass schedule.
Easter Vigil and Other Poems by John Paul II (891.851)
Days of the Lord: Volume 3-Commentary on the Easter
Triduum and Easter Season (263.9)
Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ by Morton
Kelsey (232.963)
The Sadness of Christ by Thomas More (232.9)
A guide to the Passion of Christ: 100 Questions about
Christ (232.9)
Were You There? Stations of the Cross by Diana Hayes
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Stewardship Spotlight Ministry:
StrengthsFinders
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS
Are you clear about the strengths with
which God has blessed you and how
they can enable you to live out your life's
purpose? While millions of people in the
U.S. are actively involved in some sort of
religious organization, many people feel
disengaged from their faith communities.
More than half report that they really
don't get the opportunity in their
congregation to do what they do best. The problem is this:
too many people's talents are going unappreciated. But it
doesn't have to be this way.
Join fellow St. Columban parishioners in this two-session
workshop designed to help you discover your God-given
strengths and to learn how to use them in your life both
within and beyond the St. Columban community. Led by
parishioners Cherylanne Skolnicki, Kathleen Hunt, and
Lisa Melink, this amazing workshop will help you unlock
the secrets to Living Your Strengths! Sessions will be held:
Sunday, April 21 and Sunday, May 5
from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the St. Patrick room.
To register, please email frontdesk@stcolumban.org or call
683-0105 to make arrangements to purchase the Living
Your Strengths book from the Parish Office for $15. Inside
the book, you'll find a unique code to access a short online
assessment which you'll need to complete prior to the first
session on April 21. Instructions will be provided to you
with the book.
Loveland’s Largest
Yard Sale
Saturday, April 20th
8:00 a.m. to Noon
Time to clean out your
basement and closets,
gather up your goods and
head to the St. Columban
parking lot for our yard sale! $50 gets you 2 parking spots
and a table. You keep all the revenue generated from your
sales. Anything you don’t sell can be brought home with
you or benefit St. Vincent DePaul as the truck will be onsite
that day.
Also, calling local artisans! Do you have artwork or handcrafted
items you’d like to sell at our event? Sign up for a
spot!
Proceeds benefit the St. Columban 8th grade class trip.
To reserve a spot, contact Sherri Marshall at 607-6784 or
smarshall364@gmail.com.
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As most of you know, St. Columban
switched over from Pledge Connect to
Online Giving on February 1,
2013. As with many transitions, there
have been a few bumps, but for the
most part, we are very pleased with
the new system. After much research, it was determined
that Online Giving provided our parishioners with a
program that was user friendly, secure, and easily
managed by you, rather than the Parish Accounting Office.
If you have setup donations through Online Giving and
you no longer need parish envelopes, please contact Lisa
Houser in the Parish Office and we will discontinue the
envelopes for you.
For those of you who would like to setup donations
through Online Giving, simply go to the St. Columban
website, www.stcolumban.org, click on the Online Giving
icon on the left, and follow the prompts.
At this time, tuition is still managed through Pledge
Connect, but we will transition to Online Giving for the
next school year. Please watch newsletters and Edline for
additional information regarding your tuition setup.
Contact Lisa Houser in the Parish Office if you have any
questions or need help with the Online Giving program.
WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES WHO
REGISTERED DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY
AND FEBRUARY!
Jackie Bisbe
Nick & Kellie Despotakis, John, Kailyn and Allie
Doug & Angie Evans
Josh & Sarah Falter and Emma
Marco & Nicole Germano, Massimo and Luca
Luke & Katie Guy, Mikey, Andi, and Josie
Tony & Molly Ionna, LT and Sam
Daniel & Amanda Kommeth
Rob & Amy Reiss, Annabelle and Sophia
Jayson & Jennifer Robertson, Grace and Grant
Brett & Kelly Sciotto, Brinley and Ellie
Chad & Trisha Sigurdson, Nicole and Brendan
Thomas & Erin Waller, Kenna, Reagan, and Jon
John & Laura West
Aureilio Zariana, and Alex
Ellen Zeiser
WELCOME TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED
FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND
FEBRUARY!
Kaitlyn Flynn, daughter of Mike & Debbie
Lucianno Germano, son of Marco & Nicole
Chance Glutz, son of David & Amy
Josephine Guy, daughter of Luke & Katie
Next scheduled VIRTUS training sessions at St. Columban:
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 ~ 9:00 AM - NOON
All classes will take place in the St. Brigid room.

Mark Your Calendar!
Friday, June 21, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Bands:
Friday Night:
Off the Hook
Saturday Night:
Rusty Griswolds
Sunday:
Waiting on Ben
Get the whole family involved!
We need your help setting up, chairing or working in
the booths. Students, do you need service hours?
Contact Emma Mills, 722-0040 or emills@cinci.rr.com
to sign up!
DONATIONS Please!
The Bid N Buy Tent needs donations and baskets of
all kinds. You can drop items off at the Parish Office.
Thanks for your help making our festival a success!
Check for updates on the festival page at www.stcolumban.org.
Questions, contact Diane Haberstich at dhaberstich@cinci.rr.com.
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St. Columban Parish
894 Oakland Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
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