St.

Columba Parish
3327 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Visit our web site: www.stcolumbasandiego.com

Phone: (858) 277-3863
Fax: (858) 277-3883
Email: stcolumbarectory@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM & 5:30 PM
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM / Friday: 8:15 AM
Holy Days: See bulletin.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Second Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment
ROSARY
Monday-Saturday before daily Mass
ST. COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

Rev. Edward McNulty PARISH LIFE

Pastor ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday,
Daily Chapel, 8:30 am—3:30 pm. For more info, call Alma
Rev. Gervatius Hong at 858-565-4231.
Chaplain of Korean Ministry BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Ministry
Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.
Rev. Mr. Bill Vasquez
Deacon BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Doors open
at 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE STAFF:
CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary infants and children up to four years of age.
Marlo Antonio Business Manager,
CUB SCOUTS: Kindergarten to 5th grade; contact Deb
Pastoral Assistant
Oberg at 858-717-7851 or email: doberg10@aol.com
BAPTISMS:
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
Holland at 619-316-7498.
email: deaconvasquez@gmail.com
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00
p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
MARRIAGES:
from the diary of St. Faustina)
Nine months preparation required.
GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,
Call the Parish Office for information.
7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-
3861 for more information.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.
St. Columba Church Children’s Choir -
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.) HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know
needs Communion or other services because they are
Traditional Choir -
homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am 3861.
Spiritus - Hans Becker - 9:30 am
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Contemporary - Tess Nelson - 5:30 pm (Sun.) Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731.
tessnelsonmusic@cox.net
LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd
Tuesday in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy
R.C.I.A. Keller at (619) 933-6677.
Mike Conroy (858) 278-1507
MEN’S CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall. All
men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH OFFICE: Contact Curtis Carlson at 858-337-5768.
Robin Keator, DCM (858) 277-3861 MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the Ministry
robin.keator@yahoo.com (619) 922-7941 Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
Mon., Tues., & Wed., 5:30-9:00 pm PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scripture
readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00
ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL: p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn
at (858) 278-0526.
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org
Rose Navarro, Principal (858) 279-1882 R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for adults
seeking Baptism and for baptized adults seeking the
Linda Glenwinkel, Secretary (858) 279-1882
sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more info,
Trish Gilsdorf, Preschool Director (858) 279-0161 call Mike Conroy at 858-278-1507.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863
ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
MEMBERSHIP Room. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.
SENIORS’ CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
To register as a member, please complete a white regis- a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors 50 and up in our
tration card found at the back of the church, or register parish. For more info, contact Donna at 858-278-3415.
online through our website (listed on cover).
Also, if you are currently using envelopes, please inform YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
the rectory of any status/address change. both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
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Pastor’s Corner sexuality, uncontrolled gambling, psychological

hang-ups, spiritual obsessions, use of stimulants,
My dear brothers and sisters, immoderate use of the Internet, excessive
amounts of television watching, or preoccupations
Last Sunday, the members of our RCIA program with other forms of entertainment. By fasting and
celebrated the Rite of Election. This special event is self-denial, by living lives of moderation, we have
when adults and children who have not yet been more energy to devote to God's purposes and a
baptized, but wish to enter into the Catholic faith better self-esteem that helps us to be more
(catechumens), and adults who have been concerned with the well-being of others. Voluntary
baptized, but wish to be fully initiated into the fasting from food creates in us a greater openness
Catholic faith (candidates), publicly express before to God's Spirit and deepens our compassion for
Bishop McElroy their desire to become Catholic those who are forced to go without food. The
and then are “elected” by him, in the name of the discomfort brought about by fasting unites us to
Catholic Church, to receive the Sacraments of the sufferings of Christ. Fasting should bring to mind
Initiation at the Easter Vigil. This year our parish was the sufferings of all those for whom Christ suffered.
proud to send several members of our RCIA One may refrain from certain foods strictly for
program to this event. We ask you to keep them in dietary purposes, but this would not be Christian
your prayers throughout our Lenten journey as they penance. Rather, our fasting and refraining is in
enter into their final preparation for reception of the response to the workings of the Holy Spirit. By
sacraments. fasting we sense a deeper hunger and thirst for
As a parish we continue our Lenten journey God. In a paradoxical way, we feast through
every Friday as we reflect on the passion of Christ fasting—we feast on the spiritual values that lead
through the celebration of the Stations of the Cross. to works of charity and service. Did not the
The Stations of the Cross originated in Europe during prophet Isaiah proclaim that such works
the 12th century as a way for Christians who could characterize the fasting that God desires?
not make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to
“virtually” visit and walk in the footsteps of Christ. Fr. Ed
Since that time the Church has used this popular
devotion as a way for the faithful to reflect more MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
deeply on the passion and resurrection of Christ
and understanding the meaning of the Cross in our MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
own lives. This year we invite you to join us each
7:00 am—DA Helen Alvarez &
Friday to journey the Stations of the Cross at 7:00
p.m. in our church. David Anderson
One important way to grow in the Lord is to
observe the penitential practices that strengthen us
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
for resisting temptation, allow us to express our 7:00 am—EM Int. of the Cavada family
sorrow for the sins we have committed, and help to
repair the tear caused by our sinning. Penitential WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
practices take many forms: apologizing to an 7:00 am—EM Donor’s Intention
injured party, healing divisions within our families,
fasting during the Lenten season, or graciously THURSDAY, MARCH 1
accepting the menial tasks of life. The purpose of 7:00 am—EM Int. of Theodore Redman
penance is not to diminish life but to enrich it.
Prayer, that process of listening to and responding FRIDAY, MARCH 2
to God's daily call, sustains and nurtures our 8:15 am—EM Joyce Redman
relationship with our triune God: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit. Without prayer, personal and SATURDAY, MARCH 3
communal, this relationship is diminished, 8:00 am— Gerald Nickley
sometimes to the point of complete silence on our
5:30 pm— Mary Brunnhoelzl
part. Every day the Spirit of Jesus invites us to enter
into that serious conversion that leads to blessed SUNDAY, MARCH 4
communion. Fasting, a very special form of
penance, and Jesus' second call, has been a 7:30 am— Joseph McDougall
consistent part of our Catholic tradition. Fasting 9:30 am— Flo Kloberdanz
assists us in getting our own house in order. All of us 5:30 pm— People of the Parish
have to deal with areas of servitude, whether in
regard to smoking or alcohol consumption, misused DA—Fr. Daniel Anyanwu, EM—Fr. Ed McNulty
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK FUNERAL

Mon: Dn 9:4-10/Ps 79:8-9,11-13/Lk 6:36-38 A funeral Mass for Mark Evetovich will be
Tues: Is 1:10,16-20/Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23/Mt 23:1-12
Wed: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6,14-16/Mt 20:17-28 held on Wednesday, February 28 at 10:00
Thurs: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 16:19-31 a.m. in the church.
Fri: Gn 37:3-4,12-13,17-28/Ps 105:16-21/

Sat:
Mt 21:33-43,45-46
Mi 7:14-15,18-20/Ps 103:1-4,9-12/Lk 15:1-3,11-32
FUNERAL
Next Sun: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
A funeral Mass for Tom Connors will be
held on Thursday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. in
SAVE THE DATE! the church.
The Men’s Club and the Youth Group will
be hosting the annual Palm Sunday Brunch FUNERAL
and Easter Egg Hunt on March 25. Pre-sale A funeral Mass for Dorothy Uliano will be
tickets will soon be available. held on Saturday, March 3 at 12:00 noon in
the church.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY AT
7:00 P.M. DURING LENT.

PARISH APP COLFS

Our parish app has a new look for Lent, Please consider supporting Culture of Life Fam-
with a Lenten-themed background and a ily Services (COLFS), a pro-life pregnancy minis-
new button with Lenten reflections. try serving women facing unplanned pregnan-
cies and providing them with the love and
If you don’t have our app yet, you can support they need to choose life! Kara
download it for free at: (Elizondo) Gagnon, who grew up at St.
Columba, is raising funds for items to be do-
www.myparishapp.com nated to the center, from baby-care products
Click on the Apple Store, or Play Store for to nutritious on-the-go meals for new mothers.
Android phones. Donations can be made online at:
www.colfsdonate.com
IN NEED OF PRAYER
2/18/18 SUNDAY COLLECTION
Please pray for:
Jim Barrow, Joe Brozovic, Peggy Cahill, Plate Collection: $959.00
Bruce Gorsche, Helene Hansen, Sally Ilagan, Envelope Collection: $5,195.51
Nilda Tamares, Debbie Tortora, Patricia Unterseher
Online Giving: $1,348.00
NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a name Total # of Envelopes: 159
be added to the list. The names will be on the list for a
period of 30 days. If you wish the person to be on the list
longer than one month, you will need to call the rectory ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
to request that it be added again.
Brochures and pledge cards have been
POPE TWEETS mailed to parishioners. If you did not receive a
The message of Jesus is troubling and packet, extra brochures are available in the
disturbs us because it challenges church vestibule.
worldly religious power and You may also donate online at the
stirs consciences. San Diego Diocese web site:
Pope Francis @Pontifex https://www.sdcatholic.org
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SCHOOL NEWS

BISHOP FLORES SCHOLARS FUND: The deadline is fast approaching! February 28th will be the last day you can
apply to the Bishop Flores Scholars Fund. Go to the website to apply at http://www.bishopfloresscholars.org. If
you qualify for this scholarship fund you will be notified via email late March or early April.

“BLACK & WHITE” GALA 2018: Here are just a few…..Gala’s 10 reasons I’m going! No.10: With entrance to the
Gala ($60.00), you will receive $100.00 play money at the Las Vegas style casino tables. The more you play the
better your odds are at winning a Honolulu or Los Cabos vacation package! No.8: David Copperfield? Dave
Chappelle? Justin Timberlake? Liberace? Every star was born somewhere. You can say you were there for the
breakthrough performance of our very own Daryl O’Donnell, Live Auctioneer for the 2018 St. Columba Gala.
As a father of two students, Daryl has devoted his cooking expertise and countless hours to the St. Columba
community for more than eleven years. Raise your paddles during his dynamic presentation at the Live
Auction. This year, appearing at Sheraton Hotel, Aero Drive, next year appearing at Mandalay Bay, Las
Vegas. You'll see Daryl where it all began! No. 7: What’s a party without music? As official DJ for the 2016
Padres Season, and ranked #1 DJ by City Beat Magazine in 2017, Art Romero will make the St. Columba Gala
one of his musical venues on March 10th! Come hear what all the buzz is about. Art Romero, aka DJ Artform,
provides entertainment for Green Flash Brewing Co., Air Conditioned Lounge, the Rabbit Hole, the San Diego
Latino Film Festival, and more! Be sure not to miss the award-winning musical talent of DJ Artform at the St.
Columba Gala. Bring your dancing shoes - he’ll make everyone look good on the dance floor. No. 6: What
would you do with $5000? Travel with the family to Europe? Buy a 1967 VW Bug on Craigslist? Treat everyone
at the office to a cup of Kopi Luwak (from coffee beans digested by civet cats)? Be sure that you’re in the
running for $5000 by turning in your Gala Opportunity Drawing tickets! Don’t forget about the consolation
prize of $2500 (who said you couldn’t afford His and Her Louis Vuitton Archlight Sneakers?) and a
2nd consolation prize valued at $1000. No.5: Four Words: No Cooking, No Cleaning. What would date night be
without a scrumptious dinner placed before you? With your entry to the Black & White Gala, you’ll savor four
courses including imported and domestic cheese hors d’oeuvres, fresh salad, duet of chicken and beef with
roasted greens, and tantalizing dessert. Indulging in the chocolate fountain with berries, marshmallows, and
mini cheesecakes (when someone other than you is cleaning it) is worth the cost of admission alone. Have
the Gala bar uncork a bottle of wine to refine your Black & White VIP night. Invite family and friends to come
join an evening of fun Saturday, March 10th from 6:00 – 11:00 pm for dinner/dancing/live & silent auction/
gambling at The Four Points by Sheraton 8110 Aero Drive. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and we need
YOUR help to make this a great success for our school community. Thank you to everyone who has stepped
forward to help, but there’s still lots to be done, so jump on board! If each of our families reach out and
support this event we can make it happen and our goal can become a reality.

5K DRAWING: We need every family to commit to “purchasing” the 5K tickets. The drawing for $5,000.00 is the
main profit of the event. Our children are the ones that benefit from our school facilities this fundraiser
provides. But we can’t do this without your help! The students from each class who sells the most tickets will
have a movie, pizza and popcorn in their classroom, and the highest seller may also bring one friend from
another grade to this afternoon party. So jump on board and let’s make this happen!

CATHOLIC SPORTS LEAGUE TRACK MEET: Saturday, March 10th from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm Catholic Sports Track
Meet will be held at Cathedral Catholic High School for grades K through 8th grade. Cost per athlete is $10.00.
Registration forms were sent home last week, and need to be returned by Wednesday, February 28th to Mr.
Fairchild. More forms are available in the school office.

RE-REGISTRATION 2018/2019: Important reminder: Registration forms for the upcoming school year are
available on the school website and in the school office. If your registration form is returned by March 16th, the
registration fee is $250.00 per child. After March 16th the registration fee is $300.00. Also, please remember
when paying your registration fee you need to include the PTG family fee of $200.00. If you have any
questions, please contact Ms. Navarro.

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