February 19, 2012
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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH February 19, 2012 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
SAN DIEGO
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Save the date! Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, March 3rd in the parish hall, 4:30-7:30 pm. Pre-sale cost: adult-$8.00; child (11 & under)-$5.00. All pre-orders must be received by Friday, February 24th. At-door cost: adult-$9.00 & child-$6.00. All proceeds will go directly toward 6th grade camp. Please support our fundraiser.
Visiting Priests Corner
It has been a joy for me to be among you during the past five weeks. Your warm welcome made me feel at home, and I thank you for the lovely reception last Sunday. Your parish is built on a strong foundation.people dedicated to Christ and to His Church, strong in Faith and Hope and in service to each other. You are blessed to have a Catholic school, and a very nice one, too. Treasure Jesus and make sure to teach your children and grandchildren to treasure Him, also. May the good Lord and our heavenly Mother help you as you journey to our heavenly Homeland. God Bless, Fr. Francis
Father - Son/Daughter Breakfast
The St. Columba Mens Club is sponsoring a FatherSon/Daughter Breakfast next Sunday, February 26th. Breakfast will be served in the parish hall from 8:0011:00 am. Everyone is welcomed to attend. A special presentation by former FBI agent Tony Falcone will start at 11:00 am. The Mens Club will be accepting presale orders after all the Masses today. Tickets will be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit our School Tuition Assistance and Building Funds.
Mass Intentions for the Week
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20Presidents Day 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Izydor Rudy February 22nd, ashes will be distributed at the 6:30 am, 8:15 am, 9:15 am & 6:00 pm Masses. It is a day of Fast & Abstinence. The law of fasting is for those 18-59 years, allows only one full meal during the day, allows taking some food in the morning and evening to maintain strength, but prohibits eating solid foods between meals. The law of abstinence is for those 14 years + and forbids the eating of meat. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. During Lent, all Masses are celebrated in the main Church. Stations of the Cross every Friday evening at 7:00 pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 6:30 amME Priests Intention 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22Ash Wednesday 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 amME Sister Mary Vibiana 9:15 amME Priests Intention 6:00 pmEC People of the Parish THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 6:30 amAA Priests Intention 8:15 am Communion Service 9:00 amME Mass for the Deceased FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Priests Intention SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:15 amME Priests Intention 5:30 pmME People of the Parish SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 7:30 amEC Pat Connolly 9:30 amME Herminia Balanza 11:00 amRX Ernesto Amoroso 5:30 pmME Theresa Ames
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, FA-Fr. Francis Azzopardi, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RX-Fr. Rex Kintanar
Readings for the Week
Mon: Tues: Wed: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8-10,15/Mk 9:14-29 Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-11,23/Mk 9:30-37 J1 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-6,12-14,17/2 Cor 5:20-6:2/ Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Thurs: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 9:22-25 Fri: Is 58:1-9/Ps 51:3-6,18-19/Mt 9:14-15 Sat: Is 58:9-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32 Sun: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-9/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Seniors Club
Thursday, February 23rd
Annual Mass for the Deceased9:00 am With Anointing of the Sick
Catered breakfast immediately following in the Parish Hall. Members and guests$5.00
Presidents Day
The rectory will be closed on Monday, February 20th.
Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings, 9:00-10:30 am, in the Ministry Center. BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available. CHILDCARE: Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. till noon in the Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel for a Divine Mercy Devotion (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of St. Faustina.) GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday of each month, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Please call Robin, (858) 277-3861 for more information. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-4277178. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table, Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731. LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday every month in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996. MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join. MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday of the month in the Ministry Center, 8:45 am-10:00 am. All men are invited to this informal spiritual gathering to share our lives and grow in our faith. Prayer, discussion and donuts. PRAYER MEETING: We invite you to join us in praise, songs, scripture readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507. SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events. YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.
Online Giving
Donate through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html Or you may access the site through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com
Youth Mass
This Sunday, February 19th. To take part in this Mass every third Sunday, please contact Robin Keator at (858) 277-3861.
~ Upcoming ~
Theology on TapCome join other young marrieds
and singles for food, fellowship, and dynamic speakers at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 4005 Normal St., on Feb. 23, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Pizza, salad, & drinks for $5 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. thermal method) beginning Feb. 23rd. Call Dave & Cheryl for more information: 619-303-5053. high school teachers will have an opportunity to speak with principals and representatives from the Catholic schools of the Diocese of San Diego on Sat., March 10th, 9 a.m to noon, at Cathedral High School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Rd. Applications available at www.diocese-sdiego.org.
Natural Family PlanningFour classes (sympto-
Teacher Job FairProspective elementary and
Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens,Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Marlen Forbes, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Andy Le, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, Mary Taylor, and Michelle Wadlow