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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH July 10, 2011 Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Seniors Club
Thursday, July 14th, 10:30 a.m. Program: Election of Officers & Bellydancing

Pastors Corner ~
SEEDS AND FRUITS OF FAITH The Gospel this Sunday speaks about the seeds that were sown on different kinds of grounds which had different effects on their growth and fruitfulness. This is actually a parable that speaks about the life and faith of believers and the different levels and depths of commitment to God. This parable was true in the time of Christ as well as in our time. All of us baptized Catholics call ourselves Catholics. But it seems that, just like anything, each one of us has a different understanding, expression and outlook of our Catholic faith. We have the NOMINAL Catholics who were baptized but never practiced the faith, that is, Catholics in name only; the SUPERSTITIOUS Catholics observe their faith based not on the true nature of God but on misconceived ideas of God; the PRACTICAL ATHEISTS are Baptized Catholics, come to Church on Sundays but do not observe the faith for the rest of the week. Theirs is a compartmentalized way of life. Their Sunday faith does not integrate with other aspects of life. The REAL Catholics are the ones who live out their baptismal commitment which is maturely integrated in their daily lives. Their life is a witnessing of the goodness of the Christian God. The fruitfulness of their lives is rooted in their being instruments of God and bearer of the Good News, not in word alone, but in their charity and goodness of character. These are the Catholics who love God and His Church regardless of the imperfections and weaknesses of the leaders of the Church. These are the Catholics who love the Church not for personal gain but as an act of gratitude to God, who loves us even when we are unworthy of His love. These are the Catholics who keep the faith through thick and thin. These are the Catholics who were like seeds planted in the fertile ground and bear fruits by the hundreds. The good thing is, we have many of these members in our Church even as they keep silent about their goodness. In their lives, the goodness of the invisible God is made visible, and God is truly glorified in them. THANK YOU Our gratitude goes to all those who contributed to the Missionary Cooperation Collection and the Peter Pence Collection these past two weekends. Both are for the charitable works of the Church outside of our diocese, but both give us the opportunity to extend our love and concern even to those people we cannot see face to face.

Youth Mass Next Sunday

Next Sunday, July 17th, the Youth Group will assist at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. They will sing in the choir, and serve as lectors and ushers.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Linda Amick, Hannah Barroso, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Hermilito Catane, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Sue Cooper, Jim Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Paul & Rita Doman, 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, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Maria Seabourne, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, Lois Wadlow, Michelle Wadlow, and Arnold Woodbury.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JULY 11 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Ted Skotnicki TUESDAY, JULY 12 6:30 amME Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JULY 14 6:30 amAA Int. of Nila Echevarria 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JULY 15 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Bob Brooks SATURDAY, JULY 16 8:15 amLN Cheronna Williams 5:30 pmDF People of the Parish SUNDAY, JULY 17 7:30 amEC Gene Nocon 9:30 amME Int. of the Tom Pekny family 11:00 amME Isaac Polhamus 5:30 pmEC Int. of Marlen Forbes
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Next Sun: Ex 1:8-14,22/Ps 124:1-8/Mt 10:34-11:1 Ex 2:1-15/Ps 69:3,14,30-31,33-34/Mt 11:20-24 Ex 3:1-6,9-12/Ps 103:1-4,6-7/Mt 11:25-27 Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1,5,8-9,24-27/Mt 11:28-30 Ex 11:10-12:14/Ps 116:12-13,15-18/Mt 12:1-8 Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136:1,10-15,23-24/Mt 12:14-21 Wis 12:13,16-19/Ps 86:5-6,9-10,15-16/ Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43

JULY 10, 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. MENS 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. MENS 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.

Please insert CA: The seed is the Word

Matthew 25
Dear Fr. Mario and Parishioners, As we conclude another school year, I want to extend to you my appreciation and gratitude for all you have done to make this year a successful one. Your constant charity over the years has become a shining example to all and has been an incentive for our people to help others in need. One of our grammar school teachers has been teaching voluntarily for the past nine years! Please pray for all our teachers, our students and their parents. Pray for our Missionary Sisters, too! We remember all of you daily at the Lords altar. May God bless you! Fr. John Tasto

Beginning ExperiencePrince 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.

15th Annual Charity Golf ClassicJuly 15th,

the Crossings at Carlsbad. Hosted by the Notre Dame Club of San Diego, the event will feature keynote speaker Chinedum Ndukwe of the Cincinnati Bengals. Registration is open to all. For further information, visit www.ndsandiego.org.