Giving Tree

Two times per year (back-to-school and Christmas), St. Columbkille hosts a "giving tree". Ornaments are placed on a Christmas tree in the church indicating the needs/wishes from parish and Dubuque community familes in need. Gifts are then returned for distribution to the familes. Contact Deacon Bill Biver for more information or to find out how you can help.

St. Pat's Meal

Parishioners from St. Columbkille prepare, deliver and serve the Wednesday evening meal at St. Patrick parish every other month. This service provides approximately 200 people with a hot meal each Wednesday night. Contact Deacon Travis King to help with the meal.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Members extend Christ’s love and concern to individuals and families who need emergency assistance, food, clothing, rent, utility subsidies and spiritual support.

Do you have 3-5 hours a week to make a significant difference for individuals in need? We would love to have you join our team! If interested, please contact: Jim Rolling at 563-583-6185.

Areas we could use your help:

• Serve in a committee leadership role
• Help individuals shop at the Voucher Center store downtown
• Help promote the work of the St Vincent committee
• Visit individuals in their home to understand their needs and offer spiritual support
• Make donations to the Voucher Center store
• Pray for the team and the people we are helping

Here are some popular items to donate:

• Kitchen tables/chairs
• Bibles
• Pull-Ups
• Recliners
• Dressers
• New bed pillows
• Microwaves
• Baby and children’s clothing
• Food Items such as Macaroni and Cheese, Ramen Noodles, or Canned Spaghetti/Ravioli

Current Officers:

• President: Jim Halverson
• Vice-President Elect: Steve Ochs
• Secretary: Chris Ochs
• Treasurer: Chris McNamara
• Spiritual Leader: Sandy Bahl

Pro-Life Awareness

The Gabriel Project

St. Columbkille offers this parish-based ministry to pregnant women and their children. The Gabriel Project, developed in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, is excellent and is spreading across the nation. Volunteers in the parish are trained to help a woman through her pregnancy – with practical assistance, spiritual and emotional guidance, and help in accessing needed services. For information on The Gabriel Project contact Liz Cushman.

Prison Ministry

Please visit the Archdiocesan Website  for a series on Jail & Prison Ministry in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

If you wish to become part of this ministry, our parish contact is Deacon Bill Biver.