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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

May 4, 2014 Third Sunday of Easter

SAN DIEGO

Mothers Day Novena

On Sunday, May 11th, we begin our Novena of Masses for Mothers. If you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a mother, there are special envelopes and cards at the back of the church. The small envelopes are for the deceased; the cards are for the living. The donation envelopes will be placed on the altar during the nine days of the Novena.

Pastors Corner
THE WAY TO EMMAUS IS A JOURNEY OF FAITH
The passion and death of Jesus Christ was a devastating experience for His followers. For them, the Calvary was the end of the story of Jesus Christ. This is one reason why His resurrection was thought of as incredible. No one seemed to be ready for the good news of Easter. The road to Emmaus witnessed the appearance of Jesus after His resurrection from the dead. The two disciples on the road to Emmaus were discouraged with their sad experience on Good Friday on the death of Jesus. Then, He came to them but they did not recognize Him. When Jesus explained the scriptures and broke the bread, their eyes were opened as they felt in their hearts the fire of Gods love. We have journeys in life similar to those of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. We have our own Emmaus stories. Sometimes we get discouraged with the trials of life and we do not understand the truth of the faith. Our minds are confused with the many different competing ideas of life. There is also the scandal of Church leaders and other erring Catholics that cause others to leave the Church. But by the working of the Spirit of the Risen Lord, we become enlightened with the goodness and beauty of God leading us to the true faith. The Word and the Eucharist and the goodness of many believers are ways by which we recognize the presence and action of God through Jesus Christ. The RCIA program and the Easter Vigil celebration witnessed this transformation in the lives of converts and fallen Catholics who embraced the faith after being away from it. The Risen Christ is at work in us if only we invite Him to journey with us in our walk towards maturing in faith.

Congratulations
We welcome into our Catholic family the following children who were baptized in April: Noah Costa, Nove Noa, & Zoie Rillon

Adoration
Note date change: Saturday, May 17 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the chapel
The date is changed to the 3rd Saturday, this month only, because of First Communion on May 10th.

Bishop Flores
Bishop Cirilo Flores suffered a stroke in his office at the Pastoral Center on April 16th and has been in the hospital undergoing treatment and tests since then. He expects to go home from the hospital in the near future for continued recovery. Bishop Flores is grateful for all who have been praying for his recovery to good health.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, MAY 5 7:00 amME Soledad Donnellan TUESDAY, MAY 6 7:00 amME Donors Intention WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 7:00 amEC Vincent Cahill THURSDAY, MAY 8 7:00 amME Paul Walker FRIDAY, MAY 9 7:00 amME Pablito Elias 8:15 amME Dorothy Jo Sweeney SATURDAY, MAY 10 8:00 amME Martin & James Quinn 5:30 pmME People of the Parish SUNDAY, MAY 11 7:30 amEC Clifford Behrens 9:30 amME Flo Kloberdanz 5:30 pmME Novena of Masses ~ Mothers
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias

PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them:
Jim Bowerman, Adeline Buzzell, Douglas Byrne, Marilou Cabrera, Jan Chandler, Elizabeth De La Cruz, Robert & Louise Dennin, Thomas Dunne, Pauline Estrada, Cheryl Godwin-Do, David Hoover, Lee Howard, Cheryl Hunter, Claudia Jarrell, Joe McDougall, Arlene Nave, Doris Oliver, Pat Oliver, Earl Patterson, Melinda Peters, Feliciana Rebujio, Steve Romero, Missy Studds, Julie Turek, Fr. John Van Deerlin, Eilgan Waters

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Thursday Nights 5/8 through 5/29 Ministry Center7:00 PM Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit. No Fee - No Offering

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 4, 2014

Stained Glass Restoration

If you look up at the northwest corner of the sanctuary you will notice that a window (3 panels) has been removed for restoration. Sister Marie Tatina, OSB is performing the restoration at her studio in San Marcos. Sister Marie manufactured several new stained glass windows for St Columba in 1990 when the church went through a major remodeling project. The original stained glass windows were the work of a small group of artists and craftsmen called the Irish Stained Glass Ltd. in Dublin Ireland. There are 14 saints depicted in each window. In future weeks you will be provided with information on how you can adopt a saint by donating to its restoration.

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday, Daily Chapel, 8:30 am 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:30-3:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 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 at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of age. CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise Holland at 619-316-7498. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of St. Faustina.) GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-3861 for more information. GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table, Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731. LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996. MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join. Contact Ed Ancmon at 858-356-8111. MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the MC. All men are invited to this informal spiritual gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts. PRAYER MEETING: 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.: 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 info, call Mike (858) 278-1507. ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the MR. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240. 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.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30/ Jn 6:22-29 Tues: Acts 7:51-8:1/Ps 31:3-4,6-8,17,21/Jn 6:30-35 Wed: Acts 8:1-8/Ps 66:1-7/Jn 6:35-40 Thurs: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20/Jn 6:44-51 Fri: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1-2/Jn 6:52-59 Sat: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-17/Jn 6:60-69 Sun: Acts 2:14,36-41/Ps 23:1-6/1 Pt 2:20-25/Jn 10:1-10

May Events
First Communion Rehearsal May 7, 6:30 p.m. First Communion May 10, 10:00 a.m. Grandparents Day MassMay 23, 10:50 a.m. Confirmation RehearsalMay 22, 6:30 p.m. ConfirmationMay 25, 5:30 p.m.

School News
St. Columba School Registration: If you have thought of giving your child the gift of a Catholic education, now is the time to register for fall. Tuition aid is available for early registration through May 31st. For more information contact (858) 279-1882. Box Tops for Education: Keep sending in your Box Tops each Sunday! Its great to see how many parishioners are supporting the school each week. Look for Box Tops cut-outs on many household products. SCRIP Program (Gift Cards): Year-round fundraiser. Go to: shopwithscrip and follow the steps to sign up. Enter enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. Cards are available for pickup in the school office. VONS Shoppers: Thank you for supporting St. Columba School by shopping at Vons. As a reminder, in order for St. Columba to receive credit for your VONS shopping, you cannot use a credit card to pay for your groceries. eScrip: Go to escrip.com to register your VONS card as well as other cards you shop/dine with in order to earn points for St. Columba School. Online shopping earns us points as well as dining at certain restaurants.