"We should be people who long to see the face of God."
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Dec. 27th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"“Family” stands for connectedness, community, and solidarity beyond our particular nuclear families.
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Christmas Midnight Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"A meditation on “glory” as found in the Scriptures."
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Christmas & New Year's Mass Schedule
December 24th, Thursday, Christmas Eve
Saint Columba: 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Guardian Angel: No mass celebration
December 25th, Friday, Christmas Day
Guardian Angel: 8:30 am and 12:00 pm
Saint Columba: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, & 12:00 pm
December 31st, Thursday, New Year's Eve
Saint Columba: 4:00 pm
Guardian Angel: No mass celebration
January 1st, Friday, New Year's Day
Guardian Angel: 8:30 am & 12:00 pm
Saint Columba: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Dec. 20th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"Salvation can be understood as a series of beneficent reversals due to God’s gracious power.”
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
Dec. 13th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"Santa Claus is the hero for those who during this time of the year plan for Happy Holidays. For those, however, who celebrate Happy HOLYdays the guide is John the Baptist.”
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
Dec. 6th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic provide us with a “desert” experience, affording us an opportunity for prayer, reflection, purification. ”
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
Nov. 29th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"A meditation on the refrain from Leonard Cohen’s Anthem: “There is a crack in every thing: that’s how the light gets in.”
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Nov. 22nd, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The king is supposed to be a shepherd, meaning power exists for service and nurture.”
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Nov. 15th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"We are not the owners—but the stewards—of our time, talents, possessions, and faith. They are not ours to keep, but to give away.”
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Nov. 8th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"An exhortation for alacrity for God and the things of God, just as Lady Wisdom hastens to meet those who seek her.”
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Nov. 1st, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The Be-attitudes are the default spiritual positions for Christians to act as children of God.”
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Oct. 25th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"Love has a vertical (God) and horizontal (humanity) dimension, intersecting at the cross of Christ’s supreme expression of love and compassion.”
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Oct. 18th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The ancient politicians, Cyrus the Persian and Tiberias the Roman, appear in Scripture during this pre-election time to help us reflect on what it means “to render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what belongs to God.”
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Saturday, October 10, 2020
Oct. 11th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The scriptural message is an ancient gmail (gospel mail) of God’s love and bounty."
Note: Because of technical problem the last 5 minutes of the Mass has been cut off.
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Sunday, October 4, 2020
Oct. 4th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The Church is the vineyard of the Lord. Christians are expected to produce fruits of mercy, love, justice and peace."
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Friday, October 2, 2020
Parish E-mail Account Breached
Please be advised that the parish
email account has been breached.
email account has been breached.
In the event that you receive or have received an email from the parish email address saintcolumba@outlook.com, please disregard it.
If you should receive an e-mail stating that it is from Saint Columba, please:
- do not click on any links included in the message,
- do not forward the message,
- move the message to your SPAM/JUNK box
- or delete the message from your inbox,
- and delete the message from your trash bin
Our apologies for the inconvenience this issue might cause you. Please know that we are working to remedy the problem ASAP.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Sept. 26th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The justice of God’s kingdom requires a change of mind, will, and heart in both individuals and society."
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Saturday, September 19, 2020
Sept. 19th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The insights of Scripture and the Kingdom are counterintuitive, conveyed via paradox and parable, because God’s ways and thoughts are not our ways and thoughts."
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Saturday, September 12, 2020
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Sept. 5th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"The necessity of fraternal correction performed in love is the message of today’s Scripture."
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Saturday, August 29, 2020
August 29th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
"A lament is a valid form of prayer. In faith we ask the Lord not so much to change the situation as to change our attitude to accept it as an expression of our sacrifice."
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Saturday, August 22, 2020
August 22nd, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
Another reminder from Scripture that those in authority are to serve, not to be served.
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Pontifical Good Friday Collection - September 13, 2020
Click on the above image to visit the Pontifical Good Friday Collection website.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
August 15th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The prophetic call goes out to remove all barriers, distinctions, and distinctions. All nations and peoples are invited to he mountain of true worship.
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Saturday, August 8, 2020
August 8th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The theme of theophany is explored in all three readings. Elijah encounters God is a tiny whisper. Peter experiences the Savior during a storm. Paul points out that his brother Israelites were to be a theophany to the world.
Sunday, August 2, 2020
August 1st, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The context of the readings (exile for Isaiah, death of the Baptist for Jesus) provide a dark side to the message. The bright side is the superabundance of god's love and concern.
Saturday, July 25, 2020
July 25th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The prayer of Solomon is recommended to all our candidates for public office: "Give me, Lord, an understanding heart."
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Sunday, July 19, 2020
July 18th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The homily reflects on "king" and "kingdom." The Book of Wisdom requires the king to be KIND. Kingdom is not a geographical place, but the answer to the question: Who or what is in control?'
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Saturday, July 11, 2020
July 11th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The homily exhorts us to LISTEN, since the seed of the sower is the
WORD. Only by listening profoundly and meditating on the word will it
strike roots into our consciousness and value systems. We were given
ample opportunity by the in-house sheltering imposed by the pandemic.
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Saturday, July 4, 2020
July 4th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
The homily meditates on kingship, contrasting the despotic and
violent picture of King George III as presented in the Broadway show
"Hamilton" and that of Jesus, meek and humble of heart, as proclaimed in
Zechariah and the gospel.
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Saturday, June 27, 2020
June 28th, 2020 Mass - St. Columba Church, NYC
Fr. Walter celebrates the first Mass allowable after the corona virus
pandemic suspended celebrations in all churches for three months. It is
also the first Mass produced by the Fr. Walter Outreach for streaming.
The liturgy is that of the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time A. The homily
explores the spirituality of hospitality and the implications for our
individual and social lives. The closing down of our minds and hearts by
failing to welcome others results in the social illnesses of racial
injustice and hostility towards migrants and refugees.
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
July 11th Campaign for Catholic Mission among Black and Indian People
Online donation link will be posted as the date draws near.
Monday, June 22, 2020
Sunday, May 24, 2020
"God Friended Me" scenes at Guardian Angel
The final two episodes feature scenes filmed at Guardian Angel. If you missed them, you can still watch the episodes if you are a Spectrum subscriber. They are currently available for viewing On Demand: Miracles S2 E21 and The Mountain S2 E22.
You can also watch the episodes, as well as the full season, on CBS All Access for a nominal monthly subscription fee which allows you a 7 day free trial period: https://www.cbs.com/shows/god-friended-me/.
Enjoy!
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
JESUS - streaming free April 10-12 ONLY
Filmed in front of a live audience, JESUS is a
state-of-the-art theatrical stage production that has been seen by more
than one million people. Witness some of the most awe-inspiring,
miraculous events in the gospels as Jesus sets sail with fishermen,
challenges the Pharisees, and heals the hurting.
From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee,
experience the greatest rescue story of all time as Sight & Sound’s
spectacular original production comes to life in this special worldwide
television debut—exclusively on TBN.
Streaming Free—Easter Weekend Only!
We
are thrilled to announce that JESUS will be made available for FREE in
celebration of Easter! For three days only, experience the greatest
rescue story of all time as it comes to life right in your living room.
Exclusively available on TBN, watch it on your favorite device by
downloading the TBN app, or stream it online: April 10-12 only!
While we may not be able to gather together for Easter this year, may you still experience the joy of celebrating the one who came to save us all.
While we may not be able to gather together for Easter this year, may you still experience the joy of celebrating the one who came to save us all.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Join us for Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Holy Week via Livestream
Click Livestream to particpate.
April 5th
Palm Sunday - 10:00 AM
Domingo de Ramons - 4:00 PM
Domingo de Ramons - 4:00 PM
April 9th
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 5:30 PM
April 10th
Good Friday
Tenebrae - 9:00 AM
Meditations on the Seven Last Words - 12 Noon - 3:00 PM
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion & Death - 3:30 PM
Stations of the Cross - 6:00 PM
April 11th
Easter Vigil Mass - 8:00 PM
April 12th
Easter Sunday Solemn Mass - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Monday, March 16, 2020
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Stations of the Cross - CANCELLED
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Question:
Who
invented the Stations of the Cross?
Answer:
The
first Stations of the Cross were walked by Jesus himself on the way to Calvary.
Known as the "Via Dolorosa" ("The Way of Suffering") or the
"Via Crucis" ("The Way of the Cross"), it was marked out
from the earliest times and was a traditional walk for pilgrims who came to
Jerusalem. The early Christians in Jerusalem would walk the same pathway that
Jesus walked, pausing for reflection and prayer. Later, when Christians could
not travel to the Holy Land, artistic depictions of "The Way of the Cross"
were set up in churches, or outside and Christians would walk from station to
station, reading the Gospel account of the Passion, or simply praying and
reflecting on each event. While the content or place of each station had
changed, the intention was to make a mini-pilgrimage and follow--literally--in
the footsteps of Jesus.
This devotion became better
known in the Middle Ages, and the Franciscans are credited with its spread.
Lent is a time when many people make the Stations and some churches present
Passion plays or Living Stations. But anyone can pray the Stations at any time.
It is a simple and personal reflection on the passion of Jesus and what it
means to us.
Stations of the Cross
Every
Friday During Lent
Guardian
Angel: 3:00 PM
Saint
Columba Chapel: 6:30 PM Bilingual
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