bulletin 6-19-11 copy - St. Columba Parish

Welcome to
St. Columba Parish
A Community Doing God’s Work on Earth
1830 East Second Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0044
Fax: (970) 385-5737
E-mail: stcolumba@catholiclive.org
Website: www.stcolumbacatholic.org
School
1801 East Third Ave. Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527 Fax: (970) 382-9355
E-mail saintc@earthlink.net
Mass Schedule
Saturday - 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am & 11:30am
7:30am Monday - Thursday
8:15am Friday during school
Televised
Sunday & Thursday - 10:00am Ch 22
Staff
Pastor, Fr. Jim Koenigsfeld
Deacon Milton Van Cleave, 247-9541
Pastoral Associate, Mary Therese Ralph
Children/Adult Formation Director, Beth Parrott
Youth Ministry Coordinator, Emily Brabham
Parish Secretary, Bonnie Simons
Planning/Development Director, Kathrene Frautschy 385-4674
Principal, Kevin Chick
Preschool Director, Denise Fox 247-9110
School Secretary, Rosie Van Cleave
Maintenance, Loyd Guido
VALUES
Gospel based: Our actions are founded on trust, honesty, and
integrity through open communication and adherence to the Gospel.
Discipleship: We act and serve as disciples of Christ.
Dignity: We acknowledge the dignity and worth of each individual.
Stewardship: We are committed to be responsible stewards.
MISSION
St. Columba parish:
• Is a sharing, celebrating, evangelizing community of believers
formed by the Gospel;
• Provides opportunities for Catholic education by operating St.
Columba School and supporting religious education for all parish
members.
• Provides opportunities for Catholics to grow in faith by
responding to spiritual and material needs, local and universal.
Reconciliation
4:00pm Saturday and by appointment
Parish Office
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Baptism preparation classes for parents
and Godparents are held bimonthly on a
rotating schedule with Sacred Heart
Church. Contact Beth Parrott.
Marriage preparation requires a minimum
of six months before the wedding. Contact
Mary Ralph.
Communion for the sick or homebound
may be requested by calling the parish.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults -
is a process for those interested in becoming
Catholic. Contact Beth Parrott.
New Parishioners: If you would like to
become a parishioner of St. Columba, please
fill out a registration form. Forms may be
found at the back of church, on the website,
and in the parish office.

Trinity Sunday - June 19, 2011
Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another,
agree with one another, live in peace,
and the God of love and peace will be with you.
There are some memories of our fathers we’ll never forget. Some
are visual; some are auditory. I have one image that will stick with me
forever - Dad and our ball games.
Dad loved any kind of baseball or softball. When he worked in
Chicago as a young man, he would take any free time he had to go to
the Wrigley or the Sox park just to watch batting practice. He later
played infield for the Roseville-Oakwood champions of Floyd County,
Iowa.
So every time we came together as a family, Dad played softball
with us at the little field at Roseville. Every family reunion was an
opportunity for us to pull out the old bats and gloves and the beat up
softballs that had been pummeled almost into oblivion from the last
family reunion. But all that old equipment would last for one more year,
and then another and another.
As the years went on and Dad moved in age from his 60s to 70s, we
saw him doing less at those family reunion ball games. At one time, he
played shortstop, then moved to first base when it got harder to move
to his right or left.
Finally, in his early 70s, Dad became “the permanent pitcher”. He
never had to chase another ball, or try to catch an infield fly. He just
pitched, and loved it. His old straw hat sat firmly on his head, and he
often chewed on his tongue as he pitched. He loved to get a strike-out
on the biggest hitters, especially when his slowest pitched seemed to
take an eternity to get to home plate, and the anticipation of the batter
was so heightened that he or she would swing 20 yards ahead of the
marshmallow coming in on a lazy arc.
During one game when he was getting close to 75, Dad just didn’t
have the same old zip anymore. His arm hurting so badly from doing
garden work the day before. We could tell he wasn’t feeling right. The
moment came when, after getting all three outs on the team, he walked
off the field and let us know he just couldn’t do it anymore. We watched
him walk up the road to the house, his shoulders slumped. His walk had
a limp, and his back was to us all. That was the last time he ever was
“permanent pitcher”.
Dad died ten years later in 1992. Although he never played softball
with us again, he always came out to watch us play. Slowly but surely,
we, his sons and daughters, became the first basemen, the “permanent
pitchers”, and the ones rooting from the sidelines. And there will be a
day when we’ll have to walk away from all our former positions.
I know this is kind of a sad and poignant visual memory of Dad. But
as I look back, I know now that he often played those games, sticking it
out to the end, just so he could stay with the family
and enjoy a few moments of fun with us all.
Dad is watching us now from a different
perspective. And I imagine him to be playing the
game again with all of his old teammates and rooting
us on to be as good as he was. Here’s to you, dads!
Mass Intentions
20 Monday 7:30am
+Paul Giampaoli rq Chase Family
21 Tuesday 7:30am
+Mike & Myra Cummins rq Family
22 Wednesday 7:30am
Family of Lisa Taylor rq Bill Taylor
12:00pm Mercy Medical Center
+Fury & Alvene Dalla
rq Theresa Marcum
23 Thursday 7:30am
+Genevieve Gorman rq Family
24 Friday 7:30am
Malberg & Klahn Families
25 Saturday 5:00pm
+Percy & Maude Brown
rq Mary Hopf
26 Sunday 9:00am
Ken Leininger & Pat Petersen
rq Pam Leininger
Parishioners
11:30am
+Joe & Lucille McGoarty
rq Gary & Bernice Vogelsberg
PRAYERS
For the sick & injured of our parish:
Irma McNamara, Bill & Jerri Morris,
Eileen Brown, Earl & Rose Archuleta,
Delores Oleskevich, Julie Maldonado,
John Teiber, Sally Morrissey, Barbara
Ealick, Rob Freeman, Joe Herrera, Doris
Brennan, Char Ware, Lori Kearney
For our families and friends: Mary
Ann Haffey, Jack Treinen, Dorothy
Poferl, Linda Partridge, Emmie Wayne,
Deb Weber, Janie McLaughlin, Angelina
Weaver, Jacquie Brockus, Keaton Roofe,
Bernie Backer, Sherry Wilmoth, Lindsey
Bathke, Christopher Brown, Earl Fortin,
Liz Willmette, Charlene Garcia, Aubree
Lemke, John Barry, Lella & Kelsey
Ashburn, Michal Moore, Bernie Backer,
Maury Picheloup, Laurence Merry
For those who have died: especially,
Selene Benitone, niece of Jenny Land
For our troops: Daniel Beam, Brian
Beach, Ben Fiala, DJ Cummins, Chuck
Sauvage, Brian Lane, EJ Sparks, Kraig
Jones, Matthew Petersen, Bert Close,
Brendan Pederson, Steve Carbajal,
Jared & Jo Thompson, AJ Meiers,
Anthony Salvo, Sarah Maramba, Patrick
Garcia, PJ Abeyta, Nicholas Driggs

liturgy
Cast the Peace of Christ upon the World
Peter’s Pence Collection: In many places
around the globe, the Church struggles to be a
visible sign of Christ’s peace:
• in poor dioceses where many depend on the
Church for social and pastoral support;
• in regions where Catholics are persecuted
and must be helped discreetly;
• in nations overloaded with refugees or
victims of war and natural disasters.
Peter’s Pence Collection gives us the opportunity
to extend a sign of peace to the Body of Christ
around the world. Our gifts help the Holy Father
strengthen dioceses, religious orders, and
struggling communities of faith when they need
it most. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections for
more information about Peter’s Pence Collection
and the work it makes possible.
Altar Servers, you are cordially invited on our
annual Raft Trip on Friday, July 15, 12:00pm to
2:00pm. Pizza party will follow in the parish
center. Please pick up permission forms in the
parish office and return by July 8.
Childcare will not be offered on Sunday, June
19 and 26. Apologies for the inconvenience.
First Communion families, please pick up your
pictures and banners, M-F, 8-4, at parish office.
St. Columba Masses are no longer broadcast
on DCat. If you would like a DVD copy of a
Friday Mass, please call the parish office.
YOUTH ministry - FLAME
Exploring, growing, transforming
in our Catholic faith
If you went on our wild rafting
ride and would like pictures,
please contact Emily.
Our annual train ride and
backpack trek into Chicago
Basin is July 29-31. Join Fr. Jim
and parish youth and adults for
this adventure. There’s still time
to get in shape. Cost is $100, and
scholarships are available. See
Emily or Fr. Jim if interested.
Attention, caring adults:
You are invited to seriously consider making a
commitment to youth ministry. We are seeking
potential catechists, youth group leaders, one-time
event coordinators, team members, music leaders
and much more. Talk to Emily about your interests
and skills.
National Catholic Youth Conference - NCYC -
happens November 17-20, in Indianapolis. Contact
Emily now if you are hoping to go.
Emily Brabham x12 stcolumbaflame@gmail.com
Our 2011-2012 calendar is now available! See
www.stcolumbacatholic.org/Youth/upcomingevents.
St. Columba FLAME is on Facebook!
Scripture Sharing is taking the summer off.
We will resume in the fall, date TBA. Deacon Van
school news
Summer office hours for St. Columba
School are Tuesday thru
Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm,
until August 8. Contact Rosie
Van Cleave, Administrative
Assistant, 247-5527.
For financial matters, the
bookkeeper’s hours are
Monday thru Thursday, 9:00am
to 4:00pm. Karen’s direct line is 403-8013.
Development office will be open Monday thru
Thursday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Kathrene’s direct
line is 385-4674.
If you have questions or concerns while the
office is closed, please contact Kevin Chick,
Principal, 749-6641.

Parish Calendar
MONDAY 20
• 7:15am Morning Prayer
• 7:30am Mass
TUESDAY 21
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
• 7:15am Morning Prayer
• 7:30am Mass
• 9:00am Staff Planning
• 2:00pm Nursing Home
• 6:00pm PPC
WEDNESDAY 22
Saint Paulinus of Nola
Saint John Fisher
Saint Thomas More
• 7:15am Morning Prayer
• 7:30am Mass
• 12:00pm Mass @ Mercy
• 1:00pm Jail Ministry
• 6:30pm Hot Topics
• 7:00pm Choir Practice
THURSDAY 23
• 7:15am Morning Prayer
• 7:30am Mass
FRIDAY 24
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
• 7:15am Morning Prayer
• 7:30am Mass
• 8:00-11:00am Adoration
SATURDAY 25
• 4:00pm Reconciliation
• 5:00pm Mass
SUNDAY 19
Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
• 9:00am Mass
• 11:30am Mass
PARISH events
Mountain Mondays: Our walk up Smelter last Monday presented such
a great scene of the city of Durango! We might see it sometime at night.
This week’s hike will be up Coal Creek and onto Jura Knob. It is a
moderate to difficult hike, especially on one section of Jura Knob where
you may need a push. Bring lunch, warm clothes, good hiking boots and
gaiters (in case of snow). Meet at Father’s house 8:15am, Monday.
Hot Topics 2011
Fr. Jim and parishioners will address some sizzling issues
on Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm, in the parish center. Join us:
June 22 - Impending Changes in the Mass,
with Fr. Jim & Mary Ralph
June 29 - Understanding Islam
with Dr. Tom Eckenrode
July 6 - Euthanasia and Catholic Teachings
with Dr. Matt Clark
Blood Drive: Thanks to our 19 donors who gave a total of 21 units!
St. Columba Book Club invites all to read Cutting for Stone, by
Abraham Vergese. We will meet to discuss the book on Tuesday, July
19, at 5:30pm, in the parish library.
Pilgrimage:
Religious, Artistic and Cultural Treasures of Italy
April 9-19, 2012
There is still room for you! Register on www.travelillume.com/trc/ock,
or pick up papers at the parish office.
in the community
Sacred Heart Fiesta
Sunday, June 26, 10:00am Bilingual Mass
11:00am Fiesta - food, drinks, games, raffle, gift basket auction
Sacred Heart Church, 254 East 5th Ave, Durango
Readings for the Week
20 Monday: Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 7:1-5
21 Tuesday: Genesis 13:2,5-18;
Matthew 7:6,12-14
22 Wednesday: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18;
Matthew 7:15-20
23 Thursday: Genesis 16:1-12,15-16;
Matthew 7:21-29
24 Friday: Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13;22-26;
Luke 1:57-66,80
25/26 Saturday/Sunday:
Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a;
II Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58
Silent Meadows, a Place of Prayer, offers spiritual day retreats for
adults: Suffering-Conversion-Transformation - Saturday, June 25
The Wonderment of God - Friday, July 1
Call Mary Ann Maslak 759-2833, silentmeadowsretreat.com.
Healing and Hope weekend with Immaculee will be held
September 9-10, at Sacred Heart Parish, Farmington See
www.immaculee.com for information and registration.
Catholic Journeys invites you to join Msgr. Ed Nuñez and
Barbara Moulds on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, traveling
September 26 – October 4, 2011. Contact Barbara 719-852-
2807 or bjmoulds@msn.com for information.

CHURCH MINISTRIES
Altar & Rosary Society meets
monthly to pray the Rosary for
the intentions of the parish.
Angie Gladson 247-4669
Altar Workers care for the altar
area and baptistery in the church,
serving weekly for one month.
Myriam Palmer 375-0804
Communion Ministers visit
homebound parishioners, pray
with them and offer communion.
Mary Ralph 247-0044 x15
Finance Council assists the
Pastor with the financial aspects
of the parish.
LeRoy Rheault 259-6711
Food Pantry provides food to
individuals in need. Thanksgiving
and Christmas food baskets are
prepared and distributed. To
donate, bring non-perishable food
to office or back of the church.
Ken & Pam Leininger 375-2663
Grateful Caretakers is devoted
to helping parish members
discover their spiritual gifts and
share their time, talent and
treasure for the benefit of all.
Kris Poer 247-3431
Health Ministry offers monthly
holistic wellness activities, with
brunch or lunch, for adults in the
parish. Nancy Sofka 259-2511
Hospital Ministry visits those
hospitalized at Mercy and offers
communion to those who want to
receive. Annie Carroll 247-0336
Hospitality Committee
welcomes newly registered
families to the church, provides
funeral meals, and hosts other
parish events.
Barbara King 382-0361
Jail Ministry volunteers hold
word and communion services
each week for La Plata County Jail
inmates. LeRoy Rheault 259-6711
Liturgy Committee seeks to
understand, help plan and
evaluate of St. Columba liturgies.
Jana Newport 247-3712
Larry Pederson 382-7679
Liturgical Ministers participate
at Mass as lectors, ushers, altar
servers and Eucharistic ministers.
Training and practice scheduled as
needed. Mary Ralph 247-0044
Manna Soup Kitchen is served
lunch by St. Columba volunteers
on first Monday and Wednesday of
the month. Mary Janis 375-9360
Music is vital to our three Masses.
Cantors, instrumentalists and
vocalists are invited to share their
gifts with the parish.
Mary Ralph 247-0044 x15
Nursing Home Ministry offers a
communion service every Tuesday
afternoon at Four Corners Health
Care. Shirley Scott 247-1125
Parish Pastoral Council provide
leadership in forming and carrying
out the Parish Plan. Members are
elected for three-year terms,
attend monthly meetings, and
help with other parish projects.
Penny Juskevich 382-7658
Social Justice Committee
educates and encourages the
parish in doing what the Lord
requires: to do justice, to show
mercy, to walk humbly with God.
Rosie Van Cleave 247-9541
Supper Club forms new groups
of eight adults each year to share
meals in each others’ homes.
Barbara King, Joan Ems
stcsupperclub@yahoo.com
organizations
Catholic Daughters of the
Americas hold religious and social
events throughout the year for
women of Sacred Heart and St.
Columba parishes. Their motto is
Unity and Charity, lived thru
commitment to local charities.
Therese Teiber 247-0869
Knights of Columbus are
Catholic laymen serving Sacred
Heart and St. Columba parishes
and the broader community.
Meetings are held 2nd Tuesdays,
7:00pm, in parish center.
Gary Vogelsberg 382-2650
http://home.catholicweb.com/kc1408.
Newman Club is the Catholic
Campus Ministry at Fort Lewis
College. Student activities include
Tuesday evening Food, Faith and
Fellowship, Thursday morning
prayers, Sunday eve Mass, and
spring break service trips.
Website: flcnewmanclub.weebly.com
Wivina Vigil 903-6896
STEWARDSHIP
Gifts of Time & Talent
The parish is seeking additional
volunteers to assist in counting
the weekly offertory collection.
Time required is approximately
four hours a month. Please
contact Fr. Jim 247-0044.
Gifts of Treasure
Last week: $8711
June total: $18997
Thank you for your generosity
as a community doing God’s work

Congratulations to our 2011 High School Graduates!