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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

January 5, 2014 Epiphany of Our Lord

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner
HIS STAR WILL SHINE IN US AND THROUGH US
Today is Epiphany Sunday. Today the Church celebrates the time when the Christ Child manifested Himself to the magi from the East who represents the gentiles and the world. The three magi were not part of the chosen people, yet, guided by the bright star, they came to worship the Holy Child. By their gifts, we can conclude that they regard the Baby Jesus as King, as God and as the Suffering Servant. In those times, gold is regarded as the king of metals which is fit to be offered to a king. By offering this gift of gold, the magi recognized kingship in the Baby Jesus. Incense was used to offer in the temple as a fragrant offering. It symbolizes the divinity of Jesus Christ. Myrrh is a bitter substance that is used for burial, symbolizing the death of Jesus which brings salvation to the world. Because Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the magi who represents the nonChristians and the gentiles, He was revealed as the Savior and God of the whole world. He came to be the Savior of all who would believe in Him and accept His sovereignty and Lordship. St. Peter Chrysologus spoke of todays feast in this way: Today, the Magi gaze in deep wonder at what they see: heaven on earth, earth in heaven, man in God, God in man. One whom the whole universe cannot contain is now enclosed in a tiny body. As they look they believe and do not question, as their symbolic gifts bear witness: incense for God, gold for a king, and myrrh for one who is to die. Christ was manifested to the world but He is not yet known and loved by many. When the angels sing no more, when the shepherds are back home, when the magi return to their foreign country, the work of Christmas begins. We Christians will proclaim that Jesus is born. Through us He will manifest his love to everyone. Christ is born again in our midst when love becomes our way of life.

2014 Wall Calendars

Parishioners are welcome to take home a 2014 calendar found at the entrances of the church. Please limit one per family. PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them: Marlena Daniels, Donna Brozovic DeLaTorre, Debra Drake, Bruce Elizondo, Gigi Esguerra, Frank Klementich, Doris Oliver, Dot Proulx, Steve Romero, Julie Turek

Marriage Encounter
Look at your marriage in a new way on a Marriage Encounter Weekend! Register now for the weekend of Jan. 24-26. For more info, email Mike and Anita Barletta at barfive@cox.net.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 7:00 amME Manolito Embalsado TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 7:00 amME Rick Canfield WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 7:00 amEC Donors Intention THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 7:00 amME Saul Venegas FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 7:00 amME Donors Intention SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 8:00 amME Intentions of Brenda Gardner 5:30 pmME Julie Perkins SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 7:30 amME People of the Parish 9:30 amME Intentions of Ernest Clark 5:30 pmEC Pablito Elias
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias

Adoration
Saturday, Jan. 11th, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every second Saturday of the month in the daily chapel. Drop in any time, or sign up for a specific time to attend. There is a sign-up book in the daily chapel.

Effective starting in January No 11:00 a.m. Mass

EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

JANUARY 5, 2014

Matthew 25 Giving Tree

You may still make a donation to our Matthew 25 Giving Tree in the vestibule of the church. Please pick up an envelope and return with your monetary donation. All donations will be sent to Fr. John Tasto in Tijuana, Mexico for the support of his school and parish. Make checks payable to St. Columba. Thank you for always supporting this 20+ year program.

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:30-3:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 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 during the 9:30 am Mass 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 Louise Holland at 619-316-7498. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel (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. Call Robin at (858) 277-3861 for more information. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-4277178. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table, Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731.

Upcoming this Week

~ Divine Mercy: Monday, 3:00 pmChapel ~ Grief & Bereavement: Monday, 7:00 pmMC ~ Mens Club: Tuesday, 7:30 pmMusic Room ~ Hibernians: Wednesday, 7:00 pmMusic Room ~ Seniors Club: Thursday, 10:30 amHall ~ Divine Mercy: Friday, 3:00 pmChapel ~ Bingo: Friday, 6:00 pmHall ~ Adoration: Saturday, 8:30-3:30Chapel

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18

Online Giving With VANCO

Are you tired of forgetting to bring your weekly envelope to Mass? Consider online giving. Just set it and forget it! Go to: www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com and click DONATE ONLINE. Its that simple!

LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday of 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 prayer, discussion and donuts. PRAYER MEETING: 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. ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday of every month, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. Call Teresa Kleinpeter for more info at 858-277-6240. 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.

Confirmation Classes
Now is the time to register if you are a Catholic high school student in grade 10 or higher who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes begin January 7th, 6:458:00 pm. For questions and to register, please call Robin Keator at (858) 277-3861.

School News
VONS shoppers: Thank you for supporting St. Columba School by shopping at Vons. Please login to eScrip.com to register a credit card or debit card which can also earn funds for St. Columba School outside of VONS. Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products. This is a yearround fundraiser for St. Columba School. Thank you to the many parishioners who support this program! Tuition Assistance Fund: Year-round fundraiser. There are yellow envelopes in your monthly envelope set as well as in the pews. Thank you for your on-going generosity.