St.

Columba Parish
3327 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Visit our web site: www.stcolumbasandiego.com

Phone: (858) 277-3863
Fax: (858) 277-3883
Email: stcolumbarectory@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM & 5:30 PM
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM / Friday: 8:15 AM
Holy Days: See bulletin.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Second Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment
ROSARY
Monday-Saturday before daily Mass
ST. COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

Rev. Edward McNulty PARISH LIFE

Pastor ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday,
Daily Chapel, 8:30 am—3:30 pm. For more info, call Alma
Rev. Gervatius Hong at 858-565-4231.
Chaplain of Korean Ministry BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Ministry
Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.
Rev. Mr. Bill Vasquez
Deacon BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Doors open
at 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE STAFF:
CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary infants and children up to four years of age.
Marlo Antonio Business Manager,
CUB SCOUTS: Kindergarten to 5th grade; contact Deb
Pastoral Assistant
Oberg at 858-717-7851 or email: doberg10@aol.com
BAPTISMS:
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
Holland at 619-316-7498.
email: deaconvasquez@gmail.com
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00
p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
MARRIAGES:
from the diary of St. Faustina)
Nine months preparation required.
GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,
Call the Parish Office for information.
7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-
3861 for more information.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.
St. Columba Church Children’s Choir -
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.) HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know
needs Communion or other services because they are
Traditional Choir -
homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am 3861.
Spiritus - Hans Becker - 9:30 am
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Contemporary - Tess Nelson - 5:30 pm (Sun.) Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731.
tessnelsonmusic@cox.net
LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd
Tuesday in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy
R.C.I.A. Keller at (619) 933-6677.
Mike Conroy (858) 278-1507
MEN’S CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall. All
men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH OFFICE: Contact Curtis Carlson at 858-337-5768.
Robin Keator, DCM (858) 277-3861 MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the Ministry
robin.keator@yahoo.com (619) 922-7941 Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
Mon., Tues., & Wed., 5:30-9:00 pm PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scripture
readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00
ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL: p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn
at (858) 278-0526.
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org
Rose Navarro, Principal (858) 279-1882 R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for adults
seeking Baptism and for baptized adults seeking the
Linda Glenwinkel, Secretary (858) 279-1882
sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more info,
Trish Gilsdorf, Preschool Director (858) 279-0161 call Mike Conroy at 858-278-1507.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863
ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
MEMBERSHIP Room. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.
SENIORS’ CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
To register as a member, please complete a white regis- a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors 50 and up in our
tration card found at the back of the church, or register parish. For more info, contact Donna at 858-278-3415.
online through our website (listed on cover).
Also, if you are currently using envelopes, please inform YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
the rectory of any status/address change. both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
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Pastor’s Corner Jubilee of Mercy as a special time for the

Church; a time when the witness of
My dear brothers and sisters, believers might grow stronger and more
As we move through the seven weeks effective. The Holy Year will open on 8
of our Easter Season, I would ask you to December 2015, the Solemnity of the
please keep in your prayers the members of Immaculate Conception. This liturgical feast
our parish who are preparing for the day recalls God’s action from the very
celebration of First Eucharist (May 12th). beginning of the history of mankind. After
Last Sunday, the universal Church the sin of Adam and Eve, God did not wish
celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday. In 2015 to leave humanity alone in the throes of
Pope Francis announced the Universal evil. So he turned his gaze to Mary, holy and
celebration of a Jubilee Year in the Church immaculate in love (cf. Eph 1:4), choosing
focused on God’s Mercy. In his her to be the Mother of man’s Redeemer.
announcement, the Holy Father wrote: Jesus When faced with the gravity of sin, God
Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These responds with the fullness of mercy. Mercy
words might well sum up the mystery of the will always be greater than any sin, and no
Christian faith. Mercy has become living and one can place limits on the love of God
visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its who is ever ready to forgive. I will have the
culmination in him. The Father, “rich in joy of opening the Holy Door on the
mercy” (Eph 2:4), after having revealed his Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
name to Moses as “a God merciful and On that day, the Holy Door will become a
gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in Door of Mercy through which anyone who
steadfast love and faithfulness” (Ex 34:6), has enters will experience the love of God who
never ceased to show, in various ways consoles, pardons, and instills hope.
throughout history, his divine nature. In the Fr. Ed
“fullness of time” (Gal 4:4), when everything
had been arranged according to his plan of
salvation, he sent his only Son into the world, MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
born of the Virgin Mary, to reveal his love for
us in a definitive way. Whoever sees Jesus MONDAY, APRIL 16
sees the Father (cf. Jn 14:9). Jesus of 7:00 am—DA Int. of Alexia Juizar
Nazareth, by his words, his actions, and his Majarro
entire person reveals the mercy of God. We TUESDAY, APRIL 17
need constantly to contemplate the mystery 7:00 am—EM Int. of the Morton family
of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
and peace. Our salvation depends on it. 7:00 am—EM Donor’s Intention
Mercy: the word reveals the very mystery of THURSDAY, APRIL 19
the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and 7:00 am—EM Santos Tamares
supreme act by which God comes to meet FRIDAY, APRIL 20
us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells 8:15 am—EM Maria Ilas & Antonio
in the heart of every person who looks Juaner
sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and SATURDAY, APRIL 21
sisters on the path of life. Mercy: the bridge 8:00 am—DA Lucy Malban
that connects God and man, opening our 5:30 pm—EM Mary Brunnhoelzl
hearts to a hope of being loved forever SUNDAY, APRIL 22
despite our sinfulness.. At times we are called
7:30 am—DA Jim Bowerman
to gaze even more attentively on mercy so
9:30 am—DA Ricardo F. Pestano, Sr.
that we may become a more effective sign
of the Father’s action in our lives. For this 5:30 pm—EM People of the Parish
reason I have proclaimed an Extraordinary DA—Fr. Daniel Anyanwu, EM—Fr. Ed McNulty
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ST. COLUMBA OUTREACH CONGRATULATIONS!

Have you ever stopped at a traffic light and Congratulations to our RCIA candidates
see a homeless person with a sign "HOMELESS and catechumins who received the sacra-
& HUNGRY"? You are not sure whether to help ments at the Easter vigil Mass.
them or ignore them because you aren't sure if
they are really homeless. Now there is a way to Isabel Arciniega
know you are truly helping the homeless. Join Emily Arnett
us in helping to feed the homeless at Fr. Joe's Courtney Rae Burke
Village on Tuesday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to Elizabeth Davis
1:00 p.m. We will serve lunch to 600 to 1000
Jason Foell
truly homeless people. If you would like to vol-
Lindsey Mangini
unteer or want more information, please con-
tact Bob Horn at 619-843-8891 or email at Diane Romita
rhorn@san.rr.com

POPE TWEETS
Are you a parent or grandparent? Be
holy by patiently teaching the little
ones how to follow Jesus.
Pope Francis @Pontifex

Mary Cruz Azzolini, Frances Jorvel Barnachea,

Jim Barrow, Virginia Johnson, Donna Mortale,
John Trolinger, Helen Valenzuela BAPTISMS
NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a name We welcome into our Catholic
be added to the list. The names will be on the list for a family the following children
period of 30 days. If you wish the person to be on the list
who were baptized in March:
longer than one month, you will need to call the rectory
to request that it be added again.
Aiden Burmeister
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Madden Mohammad
Xena Staight
Mon: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24,26-27,29-30/Jn 6:22-29 Ariah Velecina
Tues: Acts 7:51—8:1/Ps 31:3-4,6-8,17,21/Jn 6:30-35
Wed:
Thurs:
Acts 8:1-8/Ps 66:1-7/Jn 6:35-40
Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9,16-17,20/Jn 6:44-51
THANK YOU!
Fri: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1-2/Jn 6:52-59
Sat: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-17/Jn 6:60-69 Thank you to Team Sacristan for a job well
Next Sun: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,29/1 Jn 3:1-2/ done during Lent and Holy Week: John Vigil,
Jn 10:11-18 Luann Benson and Fiona Bloemker. Your efforts
are appreciated.

4/8/18 SUNDAY COLLECTION

Plate Collection: $1,289.56
Envelope Collection: $5,433.35
Online Giving: $2,123.00
Total # of Envelopes: 167
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Tickets are available at Ascension Parish after all the April Masses
and also during normal business hours at the Ascension Parish of-
fice. Proceeds will benefit St. Columba School and Nazareth School.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PTG GENERAL MEETING: We welcome you to join us Wednesday, April 18th for our general PTG
meeting starting at 6:00 pm. There will be a special presentation on Internet Safety for kids and
families. We encourage you to attend this informational meeting. The class with the highest parent
attendance will have a free dress day. Light refreshments will be served.

JOG-A-THON: Come out and cheer your child on as we raise money for our school and have fun all
at the same time. Jog-A-Thon will be held Friday, April 20th. We will start with preschool from 10:15-
10:30, K through 3rd will begin at 10:30-11:00 am and then 4th through 8th will begin at 11:00 - 11:45.
Free dress for the day is appropriate sports clothing and athletic shoes. To help make this fun day
happen we need volunteers!

APPLEBEE’S 7TH GRADE FUNDRAISER: Mark your calendar to join us Sunday, April 22nd at Applebee’s
located at 7677 Balboa Ave from 8:00 – 10:00 am. Come enjoy delicious pancakes, scrambled
eggs, bacon, juice & coffee. Breakfast will be served by our very own 7th grade students. Breakfast
may also be ordered for take-out. This 7th grade fundraiser helps to raise funds for the 8th grade
dinner/dance. So come out and show your support!

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Our St. Columba golf tournament is fast approaching….. Friday, May 18th at
Admiral Baker Golf Course. Don Eklund a parishioner, alumni parent and with the Men’s Club has
stepped up once again to organize this event, but we need a parent to also step up to help assist
with this event for our school. This is the last big fundraiser for our school, but it can’t happen without
your help. Please contact Ms. Navarro ASAP if you can help with this event.

“CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NIGHT” WITH THE SAN DIEGO PADRES: Looking ahead! Save the date Friday,
June 1st at 7:10 pm the San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. More information will be
coming home soon!

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN NEEDED: Your help is needed! If you can volunteer your time to oversee the
school library, please contact Ms. Navarro as soon as possible.

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