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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

June 12, 2011

Pentecost Sunday Work Party!

Pastor’s Corner ~
PENTECOST SUNDAY is celebrated this weekend. It
reminds us of the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit in Saturday, June 18th, 8:00 a.m.
our lives in order to assist us, empower us to do what
God wants and to live as true sons and daughters of
God. Despite our sins and weaknesses, the Holy Spirit The Mens’ Faith Group and the Mens’
strengthens us to be the visible presence of God in the Club are sponsoring a work party on
world, by helping us to live our lives with virtues and the church grounds next Saturday.
goodness. Tomorrow we will be back to ORDINARY
TIME of our liturgical celebrations, as the Easter
season ends today. All adults are invited—
men AND women!
We sincerely thank the Men’s Groups (combined
Men’s Faith and Men’s Club members) for inviting men
of the parish to experience Stewardship of Time and
Talent. 25 good men said “YES” to the invitation to Novena of Masses for Fathers
help the parish. May God bless you, and may you find
joy in voluntarily serving Him. Next Sunday, on Father’s Day, June 19th, you can honor
your father by enrolling him in the novena. Pick up small
Our SUMMER SCHOOL at St. Columba will provide envelopes (for deceased fathers) and large cards (for
living fathers) at the back of church. Drop donation
help for parents who want their children to spend this
envelopes off at the rectory or in the collection basket.
summer in a fun-filled way. This will be from June 20th
The names of fathers enrolled will be placed on the altar
to August 12th, eight weeks of learning and enjoyment during the 9 consecutive days of Masses.
for your children. We welcome our regular students as
well as those who come from other schools and just
want to experience St. Columba’s Summer School fun Mass Intentions for the Week
and learning.
MONDAY, JUNE 13
6:30 am Communion Service
School News 8:15 am—ME Int. of Lynn Geyer
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
Congratulations to the 8th-grade graduates of 2011! We 6:30 am—ME †Daniel & Bernard Sorahan
are so proud of the work they have accomplished and 8:15 am Communion Service
wish them all the best as they move on to high school.
May God continue to bless our graduates and their WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
families as they leave St. Columba Catholic School. We 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
also congratulate our students who have received 8:15 am Communion Service
Honors at Entrance to our local Catholic High Schools: THURSDAY, JUNE 16
6:30 am—AA Int. of Donna D’Alia
Clara Calleran: Academy of Our Lady of Peace 8:15 am Communion Service
Kirsten Galon: President’s Scholarship—Mater Dei
John Jacob Smart: St. Augustine High School FRIDAY, JUNE 17
6:30 am Communion Service
Tyra Trinidad: Academy of Our Lady of Peace
8:15 am—ME †Alice Mary Root
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
May donations: 8:15 am—ME †Francisco Perez
5:30 pm—LN †Natividad & Nerlita Barrera
SUNDAY, JUNE 19—Father’s Day
Building Fund 7:30 am—EC Donor’s intention
$4,692.89 9:30 am—ME Int. of the Tom Pekny family
11:00 am—ME People of the Parish
5:30 pm—EC Novena for Fathers
School Tuition Fund
$1,515.00 AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias,
FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Please pray for the following who are ill, their
families and those who care for them, especially ~
Linda Amick, Elina Arbesu, Hannah Barroso, Mary
Brunnhoelzl, Hermilito Catane, Pat Connolly, Betty
Conners, Jim Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels,
Lucy Doherty, Paul & Rita Doman, James Dylan, Doug
Farnum, Toni Gaylord, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden,
Gaye Harkey, Richard Hudjohn, Mark Little, Regina
Lucero, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, Laura McKune,
John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Candida
Perez, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Maria Seabourne,
Evelyn Sefkow, Dennis Taylor, Lois Wadlow, Michelle
Wadlow, and Arnold Woodbury.
Parish Directory
If you never received a Parish Directory or would like an
additional copy, they are available at the rectory for
$10.00.
Youth Mass Next Sunday
Next Sunday, June 19th, the Youth Group will assist at
the 5:30 p.m. Mass. They will sing in the choir, and
serve as lectors and ushers.
Beginning Experience
Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside is offering a
weekend retreat, July 15-17, to help widowed, divorced
and separated persons move beyond the pain of loss. A
trained team of peers lead participants through a healing
and growth experience. For further information, call
Cathy at 619-222-9093 or Maureen at 619-447-0622.
Readings for the Week
Mon: 2 Cor 6:1-10/Ps 98:1-4/Mt 5:38-42
Tues: 2 Cor 8:1-9/Ps 146:2,5-9/Mt 5:43-48
Wed: 2 Cor 9:6-11/Ps 112:1-4,9/Mt 6:1-6,16-18
Thurs: 2 Cor 11:1-11/Ps 111:1-4,7-8/Mt 6:7-15
Fri: 2 Cor 11:18,21-30/Ps 34:2-7/Mt 6:19-23
Sat: 2 Cor 12:1-10/Ps 34:8-13/Mt 6:24-34
Sun: Ex 34:4-6,8-9/Dn 3:52-56/2 Cor 13:11-13/
Jn 3:16-18
JUNE 12, 2011
Young Adults 18-39
Visit the web site of the Diocesan “Office for Young Adult
Ministry” for information about various opportunities
offered throughout the diocese: www.yamsd.org
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): No class during the
summer; will resume in September.
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.
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.
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.