St. Martin de Porres Parish at St Columba Church

Just a reminder. Our Remembrance Service is this Sunday, November 1st at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Church in Caledonia, NY. We are still at limited capacity so the service will be live streamed via our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp9cVEYwhGNUjvC5ovAo08Q

Begin this novena today

This is happening again. Please be extra cautious.

Social Ministry Winter Wear Collection - We will be doing our annual winter wear collection starting very soon. Details on days and times for donations to be dropped off are being worked out and we will announce them as soon as they are finalized. What we can accept: new and gently used coats, blankets, comforters, hats, scarfs, mittens and gloves, boots. We would also like to ask for new warm, winter socks for men, women and children sizes. Great need for socks.

Join us this weekend! If you would like to decorate your trunk, please contact Anna Steele asap so she can make plans.

Sign up today for this socially distant family fun activity for our parish!

The Finger Lakes Guild invites you to join us on October 18, 2pm at the Cathedral for our annual White Mass for Health Care Professionals, celebrated by Bishop ...Matano. All are welcome, especially all health care professionals, their family and friends! While this year will clearly be different than last (e.g., we are unable to gather after Mass) we hope that you will join us to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, asking through the intercession of St. Luke and our Blessed Mother that our Lord Jesus Christ will continue to look favorably on our Guild’s efforts to support the Rochester community in these difficult times. Due to social distancing requirements, space is limited. Please RSVP by sending us an email here: [email protected] See more

Not to late to bid on items!

Coping With Life Alone one-day retreat program, September 27, 2020 Beginning Experience (BE) of Rochester is a peer support ministry for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Our Coping With Life Alone one-day retreat will be held on Sunday September 27th at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd, Canandaigua, NY 1442). The retreat will help participants deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity, through God, for deal...ing with the loss and moving into the future with renewed hope. Registration begins at 8:30 am with coffee and light refreshments, and the program runs from 9:00 am 4:00 pm. Cost is $40, which includes lunch and all materials. For more information, please call 585-987-1750, email at [email protected], or visit http://www.beginningexperiencerochesterny.org Registrations are limited to 12 participants. Wearing masks and CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced at the retreat for everyone's safety. See more

We had 11 students in our Confirmation class of 2020. many of whom participated in the ceremony this past Tuesday. Please keep Benjamin, David, Abrielle, Avery,... Quinn, Joshua, Colby, Ryan, Alexander, Emma and Julia in your prayers. May the Father always watch over you, may the Son ever bless you, and may the Spirit ever guide you.

Youth Group News: Confirmation: Would you like to have your child confirmed in the Roman Catholic faith? Please email Kate Esposito [email protected] if you and your child are interested. Young people who are in 8th grade and older are eligible to be confirmed.... Youth Group: Are you in 8th-12th grade? If you would like to join youth group and attend our meetings/zooms, please contact Kate Esposito [email protected] to get on the list to receive emails and information. We look forward to spending time with you to help you grow in your faith, especially in these crazy times. Our first zoom meeting will be on Sunday, August 23 at 7:00 pm. Please see my email or call the office for the zoom link.