ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD
GUIDANCE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
EACH WEEK THE ST. COLUMBA
SHEPHERD
provides all the information you need to know and links to things that you might need to cross off your list. Stay organized by reading it every week and making sure that you add events and deadlines to your calendar! LET'S DO IT!
DATES TO REMEMBER
4/28 - 8 Grade Day of Giving Bowling Party - 12:30 th
4/29 - Prayer & Praise Assembly/3 Qtr Excellence - 8:15 rd 4/29 - MS Golf - 4:30
4/30 - 4 Grade Day of Giving Celebration Lunch - 11:20 th
4/30 - 1 Grade Field Trip to Durango Nature Studies st
4/30 - Mountain Biking - 3:45
5/1 - May Crowning Mass in the Park & Lunch - 3 Grade Leading Liturgy - 10:00 rd
5/1 - K-8 Student Art Show - 4:00-6:00
5/4-5/8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/5 - 3 Grade Field Trip - Southern Ute Cultural Center rd
5/6 - School Mass - Kindergarten Leading Liturgy - 8:15
5/6 - 2 Grade Field Trip - Animas Museum nd
5/6 - MS Golf - 4:30 & 5/7 - MS Mountain Biking - 3:45
5/8 - Middle School Theater Presents Seussical the Musical - 7:00
5/9 - Middle School Theater Presents Seussical the Musical - 1:00 & 7:00 5/11 - 2 Grade Day of Giving Gymnastics Field Trip - 12:30 nd 5/11 & 5/13 - MS Golf - 4:30 5/13 - 5 Grade Retreat @ Folsom Park th
5/14 - School Mass (on Thursday) - 7 & 8 Grade Candle Service - 8:15 th th
5/14 & 5/15 - 8 Grade Retreat th 5/15 - 4 Grade Fishing Field Trip th 5/15 - 5 Grade Day of Giving Bowling Party - 12:30 th 5/15 - MS Dance - 6:30-8:30
5/19 - End of Year Assembly - 8:15 5/19 - 8 Grade Graduation Mass - 5:00 th
We would like to share an important update from Bishop Berg, along with a message of gratitude, hope, and trust that God's will is truly best in what lies ahead.
As many of you know, Fr. John is a missionary Priest here from Nigeria on a five year assignment. The visa process for religious purposes (R-1) is approved in 30 month sections. An application is then submitted for approval for the second 30 months. The Diocese has submitted the application for Fr John's next 30 months, but all applications from Nigeria (and other countries) are currently on hold. If this does not change, his ability to work will expire this June. The Bishop is personally making every effort to address this situation and we hope that Fr John's application will be processed and approved. While this is difficult news, we remain a people of faith. We continue to pray, to hope, and to trust that God is at work in this situation and in Fr. John’s journey.
In case Fr John's application is not processed in time, the Bishop has sent Fr. Iffiok Inyang, a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul, to serve our parish. Fr Iffiok arrived last Friday and we ask you to extend to him the same kindness, openness, and support that define our St. Columba community, as he comes to help and minister to us in this unique time. We give heartfelt thanks for Fr. John and his extraordinary ministry at St. Columba. He is a true blessing to our parish, and his impact on this community is incredibly special. As we move forward together, may we remain united in prayer and confident that the Holy Spirit is guiding our parish every step of the way.
With gratitude and hope, St. Columba Parish
Prayer & Praise
All families are invited to join us at our Prayer & Praise assembly on Wednesday, April 29 , at 8:15 in the gym. Our monthly assemblies include lessons from Fr. John and Mr. Chick, an introduction to our monthly Friendzy theme, and announcing our St. Columba award winners for the month. th
At Wednesday’s assembly, we will also be recognizing our 4 -8 graders who made honor roll for the 3 quarter. th th rd
3 Quarter Honor Roll rd
The following students made honor roll for the 3 quarter: rd
Brynn Barrowclough, Jackson Brach, Paisley Cundiff, Eli Hall, Mirabel Kleva, Ella Koschke, Tabetha Madu, Will Mainzer, Georgie Miller, Karis O’Brien, Carter Tracy, Rose Ehlers, Ayla Estelle, Josie Green, Isla Haroun, Thomas Hostiuck, Daniel Madu, Margot Mainzer, Matthew Manulik, April Monroe, Bryce Morris, Clairey Potter, Jo Ruesz, ThomasBoyd Smith, Everett Stiefel, Scarlett Whatcott, Emma Wrona, Griffin Best, Zoe Bretzel, Mira Conklin, Beth Cuthbertson, Jasper Hartman, Casey Hays, Eden McCrady, Madelyn Robinson, Sam Wheatley, Avery Wilk, Avonlea Albrecht, Mabel Frazier, Fernanda Gregg, Jack Kleva, Ivy Nakamoto, Alexandra Penny, Ava Penny, Lauren Best, Quenton Coon, Samara Cowan, Zotique Hanson, Claire Huang, Luke Martyn, Anna McCrady
May Lunch Menu
Our May lunch menu can be found HERE. Please remember that all gluten free options are noted. The menu can also be found on our new website, the app, and your Blackbaud calendar.
May Lunch Menu Service Hours
With field trips, May Crowning help, and more, several of our families are trying to wrap up their service hours commitment for the year Please remember to log your hours HERE. All 25-26 hours must be logged by May 29 to count for this school year. th
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, We’d love your help in showing some love to our wonderful teachers and staff!
We’ve planned a great week to show our appreciation. There are still a few spots to fill If you’d like to contribute, please sign up HERE. THANK YOU, everyone, who volunteered to sign up to bring an item next week!
Here’s the plan:
Monday: Coffee/light breakfast bar AND Day of Giving Mini Car Detailing
Tuesday: Taco lunch bar AND Day of Giving Mini Car Detailing
Wednesday: Flower bouquets (Room parents will reach out to their individual classes)
Thursday: Snack table in the main teachers’ lounge to graze on throughout the day
Friday: Heartfelt/homemade cards and an optional gift card for teachers (friendly reminder to remember the special teachers).
Thank you for your generosity, enthusiasm, and continued support!
THE PARISH CONNECTION
THE PARISH CONNECTION
