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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

April 19, 2015
Third Sunday of Easter

Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic

This week, we continue our discussion groups based on
the book, Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, written by
Matthew Kelley.
The First sign is PRAYER. More specifically, it is the daily
commitment to prayer. Every engaged Catholic has a routine of prayer. In chapter 2 of the book we learn the
PRAYER PROCESS, which shows how to start a routine
of prayer. It provides a consistent format to guide you in
your daily prayer. It includes Gratitude, Awareness, Significant Moments, Peace, Freedom and Others.
To start a prayer routine requires as little as 1 minute a
day. Choose one of the aspects of the prayer process, find
a quiet place and start talking to God. START TODAY!
Dynamic Catholics have a Routine of Prayer. Are you a
Dynamic Catholic, or are you one of the frogs (see book
for answer)? If you want to learn more about the prayer
process, make plans to attend one of the discussion
groups either Monday morning at 9:30 or Wednesday
evening at 6:30. Both sessions will take place in the Hall.

SAN DIEGO

March Financial Report

CHURCH

SCHOOL

Year-to-date:
Income
$406,291.93
Expenses
$368,141.79
Net profit
$ 38,150.14

Year-to-date:
Income
$1,010,241.77
Expenses
$1,010,294.15
Net loss
$
-52.38

March:
Income
Expenses
Net profit

March:
Income
Expenses
Net profit

$ 58,099.63
$ 45,519.19
$ 12,580.44

$ 124,598.06
$ 108,547.05
$ 16,051.01

PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill,

their families and those who care for them:
Steve Altman, Walt Becker, Morgan Belnap, Rodelia
Clark, Robert & Louise Dennin, Maria Dinh, Danilo
Ebuenga, Mary Goldkamp, Emmy Hanna, Helene Hansen, Betty Herron, Belinda Johnson, Lien Le, Randa
Matyas, Joe McDougall, Kathi Nichols, Deb Oberg, Doris
Oliver, Pat Oliver, Cecelia Polston, Mary Alice Quinn,
Helen Ramirez, Art Rubio, Maria Seeto, Jim Sperdeck,
Marilyn Theile, Sam & Jean Zanin

Discussion questions: Do you have a daily routine of

prayer? Have you tried the prayer process since you read
about it?

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Monday, April 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Welcome
Congratulations and welcome to the following
who received sacraments at the Easter Vigil:

Joshua Armbruster, Sharon Horn,

Selena Hurtado, Shirley Mohammed,
Rachel Monk, Corry Ponce,
Andrew Rivera, Gloria Schmoeger,
Shaun Searls, Amy Valdes,
Angelique Vega

Life in the Spirit Seminar

The Life in the Spirit Seminar is ongoing in the Ministry
Center on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to
experience the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Donate Online!
Scan this code with your mobile device to donate online, or visit our website:
www.stcolumbasandiego.com and click Donate Online.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, APRIL 20
7:00 amMM Justin Von King
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
7:00 amMM Delphina Bodden
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
7:00 amEC Donors Intention
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
7:00 amMM John Palid
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
7:00 amMM Generoso & Paz Convento
& Magdalena Sanchez
8:15 amMM Manuel Rocha
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
8:00 amMM Shawn Kavaney
5:30 pmMM Barry Farwell, Jr.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
7:30 amEC Intentions of Fr. Mario Elias
9:30 amMM Serafin Santos, Jr.
5:30 pmMM People of the Parish
ECFr. Ed Corcoran, MMFr. Mel Monreal

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 19, 2015

Stewardship as a Way of Life

Parish Assembly

Scripture contains a profound message regarding stewardship. God created the world, but entrusts it to human
beings. Good stewardship involves: joyful appreciation
of what God provides, protection and preservation of the
environment, respect for human life, and being keenly
aware of the divine in all God's gifts.

Mark your calendars for an all-parish assembly in the

parish hall on Sunday, April 26th, at 10:30 a.m. More
details to follow in weeks to come.

Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors installed free for those 62 and over.
Contact Gary at 619-933-3377 or gpme3@san.rr.com.

Our 9:30 choir, Spiritus, has created a CD, which is

available for $20 at the rectory or directly from the
choir. ALL proceeds will be donated to the church and
school.

Annual Catholic Appeal

Mens Club

Thank you to all who have turned in pledges for the Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not turned in your
pledge, its not too late! If you did not receive a pledge
envelope, you may pick one up at the back of the church.

We are still looking for plywood for future work projects. We will pick up. Contact Gary at
gpme3@san.rr.com.

Our assessment this year is $27,000. All excess funds

will be returned to St. Columba to be used for much
needed improvements. Please make your check payable
to: Diocese of San Diego.

Spiritus

New Email!
We have a new email address, effective now:
stcolumbarectory@gmail.com

Pledges to date: $33,002

Parish Council
In June of this year, three members of our Parish Pastoral Council will end their term. If you are interested
in being considered for appointment to serve on the
Council, please contact Fr. Mel. The Council meets once
a month at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall.

Springfest Next Weekend!

Join us next Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 am-9:00 pm.
Open to the entire community. For more details call the
school at (858) 277-3863.
NO BINGO ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Check Out Our Website!

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your mobile device.
Or visit:
www.stcolumbasandiego.com

Donate Your Car

If you have an old car you are not using, consider donating it to Cars 4 Causes. You can designate St. Columba
Church as your charity. When your car is sold, you will
be provided with a tax receipt for income tax purposes,
and St. Columba will receive the proceeds.
http://www.cars4causes.net/supported-charities

Newsletter
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on your mobile device.

Catholic Charities would like to welcome Seniors who

are on a fixed income to enroll in the Foster Grandparent Program. As a volunteer, you will tutor and mentor
children who need additional support at local schools.
The program provides a modest tax deferred stipend,
reimbursed transportation, training and more. Must be
55+ to qualify.
Please call Catholic Charities @ 619-2312828 and ask for Isabel Butler at ext. 312.

Readings for the Week

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Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30/Jn 6:22-29

Acts 7:51-8:1/Ps 31:3-4,6-8,17,21/ Jn 6:30-35
Acts 8:1-8/Ps 66:1-7/Jn 6:35-40
Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20/Jn 6:44-51
Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1-2/Jn 6:52-59
1 Pt 5:5-14/Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17/Mk 16:15-20
Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29/
1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18