ST. COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH June 24, 2012 Nativity of St.

John the Baptist

SAN DIEGO

Scouting Honors
Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei emblems are recognition that the Catholic Church presents to Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts for advancement in religious knowledge and spiritual formation. Its purpose is to help the boy become more aware of Gods presence in his daily life, especially within his home and community. Congratulations to the following St. Columba parishioners: Light of Christ Emblem Bryce Andersen, Evan Sablan, and Mason Churchill Parvuli Dei Emblem Nicholas Lauritsen and Nathan Montanez

Pastors Corner ~
For this weekend, I have chosen to present this excerpt from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB Bulletin- June 5, 2012) on the Peters Pence Collection to enable us to understand our relationship with the Pope and his work in the Church, at least in connection with this special collection this time of the year. WASHINGTONLater this month, Catholics in the United States have the opportunity to help Pope Benedict XVI in his assistance to Catholics in all parts of the world including poor dioceses where many people depend on the Church for support, areas where the Church is persecuted and must serve discreetly, and nations that are overwhelmed with refugees or victims of war and natural disasters. The Peters Pence Collection, which will be taken up the weekend of June 23-24 in most U.S. dioceses, provides assistance for all of these populations. The theme of the collection for 2012 is, Cast the Peace of Christ upon the world. The purpose of the Peters Pence Collection is to provide the pope with the financial means to respond with emergency assistance to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster and disease. This collection was started centuries ago to provide financial support for the pope and has evolved to fund the Vaticans charitable actions for those in need.

Peters Pence
This week support our Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peters Pence Collection is taken up to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters and others in need of emergency assistance. Pope Benedict XVI has said, It is necessary above all that every person be motivated by the authentic spirit of peace. Cast the peace of Christ upon the world please be generous in todays collection.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JUNE 25 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Novena of Masses ~ Fathers TUESDAY, JUNE 26 6:30 amME Int. of Gary & Peggy Keller 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 6:30 amRK Eli Layson Go-Soco 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JUNE 28 6:30 amRK Shawn Kavaney 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JUNE 29 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Donors Intention SATURDAY, JUNE 30 8:15 amME Int. of Tony & Marlo Antonio 5:30 pmME Augustine Cyr SUNDAY, JULY 1 7:30 amEC Helen Holstead 9:30 amME Int. of Ron & Ann Zeunges 11:00 amME Doris Roberts 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Youth Group Beach Party/Bonfire

Sunday, June 24th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Youth Group is a year-round program. Join us for summer activities. Event calendars are available. Contact Robin Keator for details: 619-922-7941.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially:
Jordy Adamski, Trisha Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Ted Altman, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Marivie Choi, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Donya Espiritu, Marlen Forbes, Mary Golden, Dicken Hall, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Emma Kim, Andy Le, Macario Madrigal, Sue McGee, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Debbie Oliver, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Isaias Refina, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, James Sperbeck, Mary Taylor, Carmen Zuiga Villaseor, Michelle Wadlow, Christy Walton, Robert Whitworth, and Ron Zeunges

NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

JUNE 24, 2012

Fortnight for Freedom

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling for a Fortnight for Freedom14 days of fasting and prayer from June 21st to July 4th. Please pray and reflect upon our religious freedom and especially ask for God to guide the US Supreme court in rendering its decision regarding the HHS Contraception mandate. For questions, please contact marymoran777@yahoo.com. Mary Moran at

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:303:30 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 am, in the Ministry Center. 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. CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Peggy Keller at 858-569-5996. 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. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-427-7178. 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.

Save the Date

Friday, July 20th St. Columba Night at the Padres More info next week

Seniors Club
Thursday, June 28th, 10:30 a.m.
Program: Steel Drums Lunch ($5): Hot dogs, Baked beans, Chips Theme: Picnic

Online Giving
Donate through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html Or you may access the site through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com

Immaculate Heart Radio

Summer Pledge Drive
June 25-28
Four days of life-changing testimonies and inspiring interviews, plus exciting prize giveaways. Set your radio to 1000 AM or listen online at www.ihradio.com.

Buy Scrip after Mass

New cards have been added! You can now purchase Subway, Einstein Bros., SmashBurger, and KFC. Scrip cards are available for purchase after the Sunday morning Masses. This is an easy fundraiser for our school. Please stop by and pick up a card or two before you go shopping!