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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

January 23, 2011

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Seniors’ Club

Pastor’s Corner ~ Thursday

January 27
The SECOND READING today teaches us that as
believers, we should not be divided by our loyalty to 10:30 a.m.
personalities or leaders in our society. Our ultimate
loyalty is to Jesus Christ, the source of all Truth and the Program:
Light of the world. The personalities we know, whether in
Church, politics, sports, showbiz or any other aspects in
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life, are mere instruments of God in this world. Though
God chose authorities to lead us, these leaders should Lunch: Ham & Baked Beans
direct us in the way God wants us to go, that is, the way
to salvation and not the leaders’ personal glorification.
Being human, even leaders have the tendency to work Religious Education & Youth News
on personal gain rather than work for God’s kingdom that
should be the end of all human endeavors. Likewise, Confirmation Classes have begun but you may still
ordinary people sometimes believe more on the person sign-up this Sunday at the Ministry Center, 8:00 a.m.-
of the leaders rather than on the good principles and truth 2:00 p.m. For information call Robin at (858) 277-3861.
in life. We should never forget, God is our origin and He
is also our destiny. God should always come first and
Religious Education—No classes on Sunday,
January 30.
everything else is secondary.
The Youth Service Project is ongoing throughout
THEY DID IT AGAIN. We express our gratitude to the the year. This project helps men, women and children
men of the parish who gave their time and labor to repair who are entering shelters. For a list of needed items
the Youth Room in the Ministry Center. The newly please contact Robin at (858) 277-3861 or stop by the
repaired room makes a better place for our Youth Group Ministry Center.
to enjoy their regular Sunday gathering. We hope that
there will be more men and women in the parish who will
volunteer their time and talent for the growth of this Mass Intentions for the Week
community of faith. MONDAY, JANUARY 24
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—LN Int. Claudia & Gabriel Sanchez
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
6:30 am—EC Donor’s Intention
St. Columba School 8:15 am Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
Open House 6:30 am—AA †Alfonso Catindig
8:15 am Communion Service
Next Sunday, January 30th, is Catholic Schools Sunday. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
Everyone is invited to our Open House from 10:30 to 6:30 am—AA Int. of Rosie Mirabal
12:00. Visit our classrooms, pre-school, and computer 8:15 am Communion Service
lab, and find out why Catholic Education is the gift that
lasts a lifetime. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—EC Int. of Luciano Garcia
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
Family Movie Night 8:15 am—LN Int. of the Christine Ackerman
5:30 pm—LN †Brian Taylor
Join us next Saturday, January SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
29th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall for 7:30 am—EC †Herbert J. Meyer
our next “Family Movie Night”. 9:30 am—FM †Pastor Bernabe
We’ll be watching an old favorite, “The Apple Dumpling 11:00 am—LN †Angelina Angeles
Gang”. Cost: $3.00/person—includes snacks. Bring 5:30 pm—EC Int. of John Costa & People of the Parish
blankets, sleeping bags, pillows or beach-type folding
chairs. Everyone is invited! AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
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Readings for the Week
Mon: Heb 9:15,24-28/Ps 98:1-6/Mk 3:22-30
Tues: Acts 22:3-16/Ps 117:1-2/Mk 16:15-18
Wed: 2 Tm 1:1-8/Ps 96:1-3,7-8,10/Mk 4:1-20
Thurs: Heb 10:19-25/Ps 24:1-6/Mk 4:21-25
Fri: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37:3-6,23-24,39-40/Mk 4:26-34
Sat:
Sun:
Heb 11:1-2,8-19/Lk 1:69-75/Mk 4:35-41
Zep 2:3;3:12-13/Ps 146:6-10/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12
Bake Sale
Next Sunday, the 30th, the Cub
Scouts are holding a bake sale in
the Hall after the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m.
Masses. Don’t forget to stop by and
pick up some tasty treats!
Please pray for the following, their families and
those who care for them:
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat Connolly,
Betty Conners, Lorraine & John Costa, Flora
Culver, Marlena Daniels, Fran Dowling, Doug
Farnum, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden,
Frances Hicks, Regina Lucero, Robert Medina,
Candida Perez, Evelyn Sefkow, John Trolinger
Thank You!
Thank you Knights of Columbus San Diego Council
1349 for donating the Papal Flag. It was placed on the
altar by Vic Miranda and Rick Babauta.
SCRIP
The easy school fundraiser!
Good News...TARGET has joined the program!
To register online, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com; Enter
enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. For administrator
approval call the school office at (858) 279-1882.
Once you’re approved, login and place your order. If
using Presto Pay (auto debit from checking account),
your order is complete. If paying by check or cash, print
out your online order form and bring it to the church or
school office with your payment by 9:00 am Friday of
each week. Your scrip cards will be ready for pick-up on
Friday of the following week.
Thank you to those parishioners who are already
supporting this program!
JANUARY 23, 2011
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers
February schedules have been emailed. Paper copies
are also available in the sacristy. For questions, please
call Kathi at (858) 277-3863.
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): Monday mornings,
9:00-10:30 a.m.
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.
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.