Do you know someone who left the Catholic Church some time ago? Might they like to explore what’s happened in the Church in the intervening years? Please invite them to an introductory session to learn what’s bringing thousands to the Catholic Church today Tuesday, October 1st, 6:00pm thru Nov. 5th in the St. Columba Library. For more information contact the Church office @ 334-793-5802 or office@stcolumbacatholic.com

This year’s theme, Christ our HOPE in Every Season of LIFE , is particularly suited for the times in which we live. The attacks against human life seem to grow more numerous and callous by the day. Despite these challenges, we know that Christ has conquered sin and death once and for all. Through our Christian hope in the Resurrection, we are given the grace to persevere in faith. Our sacrifices on behalf of the Gospel of Life can contribute to the redemption of this current culture of death.

Letter Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Archbishop of Kansas City, KS and Chairman of the USCCB committee on Pro-Life Activities.

Our Catholic bishops are asking for our prayer, attention, and action for various Life Issues especially on behalf of the unborn, the elderly, the imprisoned, the disabled, the homeless and the poor.

Catholics really know more about their faith than they give credit for. Doubts about what we believe come from a bombardment of what society and culture tell us life is about. Thursday Cafe will look at a modified version of RCIA. Topics will be ba1sic Catholicism with information from the taken from a text “This is Our Faith” by Michael Pennock, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Baltimore Catechism, FORMED.ORG, Bishop Barron, and Vatican II Documents. Explore the Catholic Faith further. Thursday Cafe will begin on August 29th at 6:30PM in Saint Columba Room (Classroom 3). Contact Deacon Joe @ joem@stcolumbacatholic.com

Wednesday morning Bible Study begins September 4th, 10:00am, in Room 3 of the Education Building at St. Columba. Sessions will begin with FULFILLED (Part One), Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism.

Questions? Please contact Fran Weaver-Holden at @ fweaver@ss.rr.com. See you there!!!

How well do you know the Old Testament? Can you name the 7 covenants? What Catholic habits do you practice in your home? Do you celebrate name days? Do you struggle with the rosary? Do you pray a morning offering? Do you know the significance of the battle of Lepanto? What do you know about St Michael or your guardian angel? This year Brant Pitre PhD. will lead us on a historical and theological journey of the Old Testament through Jewish scripture. We will also be covering the practices and traditions of our Catholic faith. We meet on Thursday mornings beginning 8/29 from 10-11:30am in room 3 of the Education Building. We hope you join us to dig deeper, reach higher and stretch more broadly to learn what we did not know we did not know. To register or for questions contact Jan Alig at jalig8r@aol.com

Wednesday evening CAFE for the next five weeks will be on the topic of “Living the Faith”.

Knowing the Catholic Faith is one thing, but what about living it? Symbolon: Living the Faith answers that question by exploring how Jesus gave us the Sacraments, the Mass, and the rich treasures of Church teaching to enliven our faith and bring vibrancy to our Catholic lives. With experienced an insightful teaching from top presenters complemented by beautiful cinematography from around the world, Symbolon: Living the Faith touches on all aspects of our lives for authentic spiritual growth and development. Please join us beginning Wednesday, August 28th at 6:30 PM in the Office Conference Room.

The kids are out of school! Catholic Social Services has a food project called Snack Sacks designed especially for children. Items are bagged in mini backpacks for kids to prepare and eat while they are home for the summer or during school breaks. Your donations of the following kid-friendly food items go directly to families with young children. CSS needs the following items:

Instant Oatmeal
• Individual cereal boxes
• Pop tarts
• Cereal bars
• Mac & Cheese cups
• Canned pasta
• Fruit cups
• Individual bags of chips/pretzels
• Peanut butter crackers

Thank you, Parishioners, for your generosity!

OMNIFIT...looking to improve your health and fitness? OMNIFIT is for YOU! It’s a fun, fast and faith-based exercise group designed for all levels of fitness. We meet Tuesday and Thursday at 6 am and Saturdays at 7 am in the gym. For more information call 334.797.5618.

A BIA Accredited Representative from the Immigration Program at Catholic Social Services in Robertsdale, Alabama will be in Dothan on a monthly basis to provide services and advice to the local community. For more information or an appointment please call BIA Accredited Representative Stella Knight at Catholic Social Services-Robertsdale, 251.947.3878 or Case Manager Assistant Yeya Galloway at Catholic Social Services-Dothan, 334.793.3601.

In today's second reading, St Paul urges the Corinthians to "do all for the glory of God." If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help but be good stewards! 1 Corinthians 10:31