As previously noted, we have embarked on a major capital project in the parish by replacing the 145 year old heating system with a new system and installing along with it an air conditioning system in both the upper and lower church.

As previously noted, we have embarked on a major capital project in the parish by replacing the 145 year old heating system with a new system and installing along with it an air conditioning system in both the upper and lower church. The new system will also have an air purifying element with it.

As previously noted, we have embarked on a major capital project in the parish by replacing the 145 year old heating system with a new system and installing along with it an air conditioning system in both the upper and lower church.

The new system will also have an air purifying element with it. We have been informed that 2 of the 4 major units, which will be installed outside the back of the church, have not yet arrived from Atlanta, Georgia. They could arrive anytime soon. When they arrive the entire system will be operational 2 weeks from that date.

As previously noted, we have embarked on a major capital project in the parish by replacing the 145 year old heating system with a new system and installing along with it an air conditioning system in both the upper and lower church. The new system will also have an air purifying element with it. You should have received in the mail a notice of the fund raising effort we need to pay for the new systems.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself to the parish. My name is Fr. Nathaniel Sanders (or Fr. Nate) and I am the new priest assigned here to St. Columbkille. I was ordained by Cardinal O’Malley on May 21st of this year, so I am rather a new and inexperienced priest. But, it is a great joy for me to be here at the parish. I look forward to meeting you over the coming weeks and months.

Parish heating and air conditioning system update... All religious services have been moved to the lower church since the plastering and duct work in the lower church side altar areas has been installed and fitted through the windows. We hope to have the inside stained glass windows installed in the lower church soon.

Parish Grand Annual Collection continues… Our Parish Grand Annual Collection continues. You should have received a letter in the mail relative to the collection. This letter will update you on the parish’s past finances along with the budget for this fiscal year (2022). If you did not receive a letter or you are not registered in the parish, you may take one of the letters located in the racks at the entrance of the church. The Grand Annual Collection is the largest single source of funds for the parish each year. Your generosity and commitment is appreciated and needed.

A new Transitional Deacon will be assigned to Saint Columbkille Parish beginning September 19th. Matthew Donovan, S.J., is in his last year of formation to become a priest of the Society of Jesus. He will be ordained a Transitional Deacon on Sat, Sep 18 at Saint Ignatius Church in Newton.

This year, Saint Columbkille Parish celebrates its 150th anniversary. Also, this year is the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Saint Columbkille, and the 120th anniversary of the opening of our school. Due to the Covid pandemic, we were not sure if we could have a celebration to celebrate these milestones. However, due to the improved circumstances, we were recently able to schedule Cardinal Sean O’Malley to be with us to celebrate the 4:00pm Mass on Sat Oct 2 to celebrate these milestones. Additional information relative to the celebration will be forthcoming. Mark your calendars!

As you have heard, Fr. Fitz and I have had Covid 19.

I am fully recovered, but Fr. Fitz needs more time to recover. Thanks be to God, though slow, Fr. Fitz is making progress. I just wanted to let you know that while the parish was closed, all arranged Masses were celebrated privately.

Our annual collection continues. You should have already received a letter and envelope in the mail detailing the need for the collection along with a summary of income and expenses for last fiscal year and the budget for this fiscal year. If you did not receive a letter please call the office at 617-782-5774 and leave a message for Patricia McShane with your name and address. This collection is the largest single income producer for our parish each year and is essential to the financial health of the parish.