ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

April 3, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Lent

Pastor’s Corner ~
CORRECTING OUR IMAGE OF GOD
This weekend has been designated for the 2011 Annual
In today’s gospel, the disciples equate the physical Lenten Collection. Special pink envelopes are available
defect of the blind man with the sins of his parents. This in the pews for the collection which supports the works
is a mistaken notion of the people in the Old Testament of Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Latin America
that still persist even in our modern time. “Do good and and the Church in Africa. Please respond generously to
God will bless you, do evil and God will punish you”. this worthwhile collection.
But we see a lot of good people who are suffering and
bad people who are prosperous in their life. Jesus
corrected this wrong concept of God. Things happen for
a reason and God displays his works in our human
situation.
Springfest 2011
In contrast to the misconceptions about God, the Bible All-American Fun!
proves that He is a merciful God who does not deal with
us according to our sins (Psalm 103:10-12). He is Saturday, April 16th
pictured as a loving parent who holds us in his arms 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
(Hosea 11:3,4); or a shepherd who cares for his flock
(Isaiah 40:11); or a great lover who runs in pursuit of Join us for a fun-filled day
the beloved (Song of Songs 7). The supremely good with lots of games, food and
entertainment!
God has only the best to bestow on His beloved
children.

This Lenten season, God proves His supreme

goodness through the suffering and death of His Son for
Mass Intentions for the Week
the forgiveness of sinful humanity. Our Lenten reflection MONDAY, APRIL 4
should help us know the real God whose nature is Love. 6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Sevilla & Bonifacio Tamares
Stations of the Cross TUESDAY, APRIL 5
6:30 am—ME †Natividad & Antonio Barrera
Every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. 8:15 am Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
Religious Education 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
8:15 am Communion Service
The final talk for parents of children enrolled in 2nd
grade who are preparing to receive 1st Communion is THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Wednesday, April 6th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Ministry 6:30 am—AA †Fran Dowling
Center. 8:15 am Communion Service
7:00 pm Healing Mass
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Frances Colmie
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
We welcome into our Catholic community Finn Holland 8:15 am—ME †Beatrice Blackowiak
and Adriana Villar who were baptized in March. 5:30 pm—ME †Elizabeth Preston
SUNDAY, APRIL 10—Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:30 am—ME †Robert & Jennie Hermanson
St. Columba School’s 8th-graders 9:30 am—ME Int. of the Tom Pekny family
are holding a Pancake Breakfast 11:00 am—LN People of the Parish
this Sunday, April 3rd, in the Hall 5:30 pm—EC Int. of the Kelly family
from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Annual Lenten Series
“Soup & Scripture”
Wednesday, April 6th at 6:00 p.m.
in the Parish Hall
Fr. Mario Elias will be this week’s presenter.
Everyone is invited to join us.
Youth News
Our Confirmation Candidates will be on their retreat April
8th through the 10th. Please pray for them as they come
closer in making their decision to become fully initiated
into the Church in the Sacrament of Confirmation. They
need your prayers and support as they continue moving
forward on their faith journey.
Healing Mass
Thursday, April 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Fr. Mario Elias
Praise & Worship at 6:45 p.m.
Music by Donna Lee Music Ministry
Annual Catholic Appeal
Many thanks to all of you who have made a pledge so
far. We encourage those who have not to consider doing
so. St. Columba’s assessment is $34,000 this year.
Every pledge helps, no matter how small. Please
remember the Annual Catholic Appeal in your prayers.
Pledge cards are in the pews. Your donation to the
ACA can be an excellent sacrifice for Lent.
Please pray for the following who are ill, their families
and those who care for them, especially ~
Peter Almryde, Linda Amick, Carmen Ball, Walt Becker,
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Michael Chavez, Pat
Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine & John Costa, Jim
Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Lucy Doherty, Doug
Farnum, Marlen Forbes, Toni Gaylord, Kathy Glenwinkel,
Mary Golden, Gaye Harkey, Maya Hathaway, Richard
Hudjohn, Verna Keller, Regina Lucero, Fr. Frank Mannion,
John McManus, Robert Medina, Candida Perez, Mary &
Greg Rodriguez, Evelyn Sefkow, John Trolinger, Lois
Wadlow, Michelle Wadlow, and Arnold Woodbury.
Building Fund
March donations:
$3,344.00
APRIL 3, 2011
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be next
Saturday, April 9th, 8:45 a.m.−3:30 p.m. in the Daily
Chapel. There is a sign-up book available if you wish to
attend at a specific time.
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 a.m.
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.
HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858)
278-9117.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731.
MEN’S 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.
MEN’S 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, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
information call (858) 277-3861.