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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

May 10, 2015
Sixth Sunday of Easter

Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic

Our discussion groups will not meet this week.
Make plans to attend one of the sessions next week. Our
topic will be the fourth sign of a Dynamic Catholic Evangelization. Both sessions are held in the hall. For
more information, please contact Bob Horn (619)-8438891.
Monday, May 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Adoration
As First Communion was held on the second Saturday of
the month, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be
held next Saturday, May 16th in the Daily Chapel from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please use the sign-up book if you
wish to attend at a specific time.

New Library
We will be starting a Spiritual Book Library and would
like people to donate any books they have at home that
they no longer care to keep. There will be a box in the
back of the church with Spiritual Books written on it for
book donations. The library will be located in the Sunday
Sacristy.

April Financial Report

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SCHOOL

SAN DIEGO

Mothers Day Novena

A special Novena of Masses to honor all mothers, living
and deceased, will begins this Sunday. If you would like
someone remembered during these Masses, you will find
special Mass cards in the vestibule of the church.
Please use the larger envelope and card for LIVING
mothers and the smaller envelope for DECEASED mothers. The envelopes will be placed upon the altar during
the nine consecutive Masses.

Seniors Club
Thursday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.
Lunch ($5): Mexican food & dessert
Theme: Cinco de Mayo

Padres vs. Dodgers

The Youth Group invites everyone to St. Columba Family Night at Petco Park on Friday, June 12, to watch the
Padres vs. the Dodgers at 7:10 p.m.
Tickets priced at a great discount:
Right field upper reserved: $15.00
Right field lower reserved: $25.00
Get your tickets after Mass today (in front of or in the
Hall) or contact Robin at 619-922-7941.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Year-to-date:
Income
$452,386.84
Expenses
$414,319.97
Net profit
$ 30,385.84

Year-to-date:
Income
$1,126,743.41
Expenses
$1,147,899.62
Net loss
$ -21,156.21

MONDAY, MAY 11
7:00 amMM Novena for Mothers

April:
Income
Expenses
Net loss

April:
Income
Expenses
Net loss

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
7:00 amEC Novena for Mothers

$ 46,094.91
$ 53,859.21
$ -7,764.30

$ 116,501.64
$ 137,605.47
$ -21,103.83

Parish Council Item

At their last meeting, the Parish Council discussed the
topic of etiquette and reverence at our Masses. To minimize distractions, we encourage folks to exit from the side
doors as an alternate route to the restrooms rather than
going through the Blessed Sacrament chapel. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult. Thank
you for your cooperation in maintaining the sanctity of
the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament chapel.
The minutes from the previous months Council meeting
are now posted on the bulletin boards at the back of the
church and in the hall.

TUESDAY, MAY 12
7:00 amMM Novena for Mothers

THURSDAY, MAY 14
7:00 amMM Novena for Mothers
FRIDAY, MAY 15
7:00 amMM Novena for Mothers
8:15 amMM Intentions of Irene Lowe
SATURDAY, MAY 16
8:00 amMM Novena for Mothers
5:30 pmMM People of the Parish
SUNDAY, MAY 17
7:30 amMM Richard & Cameron Hudjohn
9:30 amMM Bobby Hamill
5:30 pmEC Novena for Mothers
ECFr. Ed Corcoran, MMFr. Mel Monreal

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Baptisms
We welcome into our Catholic family:
Jaszlene Agustin, Dolores Candor, Andrew
Clavero, Mohammad Mohammad, Jr., Bailey
Serrano, and Zoey Zamora, who were baptized in
April.

Special Visitor
Our former pastor, Fr. Mario, will be visiting St.
Columba from May 7 till May 12. After his European pilgrimage tour, he will spend two more nights here before
leaving to visit Nebraska on the 26th.

Readings for the Week

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Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6,9/Jn 15:26-16:4

Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-3,7-8/Jn 16:5-11
Acts 17:15,22-18:1/Ps 148:1-2,11-14/Jn 16:12-15
Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3,6-9/Eph 1:17-23/Mk 16:15-20
Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23
Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3,8-10/Jn 16:23-28
Acts 1:15-17,20-26/Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20/
1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11-19

Life in the Spirit Seminar

The Life in the Spirit Seminar is ongoing in the Ministry
Center on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to
experience the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Tacos & Beer

Join us next Saturday, May 16th, in the Parish Hall for
a night of all-you-can-eat and drink street tacos and beer
or wine. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. There
will also be a 50/50 raffle, games, and dart competition.
Pre-orders only. No door sales. If you missed last
weeks order form, stop by the school or church office to
order your tickets.
All proceeds will go towards the Turf Campaign.

Human Trafficking
A public forum to bring awareness to the disturbing reality of human trafficking in San Diego will be held at Our
Mother of Confidence Catholic Church, 3131 Governor
Drive on Monday, May 11 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Human trafficking is a $32 billion-a-year global industry,
while San Diego ranks nine nationwide in top destination areas. The Diocesan Office for Social Ministry will
serve as moderators for the panel. Light refreshments
will be served before and after the event. There is no fee.
Everyone is invited to come listen, learn, discuss solutions and get involved. For further information contact
Linda Arreola at (858) 490-8327 or larreola@diocesesdiego.org.

MAY 10, 2015

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Thank You!
Many thanks to Bob Welch for his donation to purchase
plywood for the 8th-grade school play. We are also
grateful for his donation of wood and hardware for use
by the Men's Club.

Healing Mass
Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Rosary for Life at 6:30 PM

Celebrant Fr. Mel with Deacon Bill

Prayers for Physical, Spiritual
and Emotional Healing
All are invited. Come and receive prayer.

Vatican News
If you would like to keep up on news from Pope Francis,
you may like to visit the Vatican Information Service at:
http://www.visnews-en.blogspot.com

Annual Catholic Appeal

Thank you to all who have turned in pledges for the Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not turned in your
pledge, its not too late! If you did not receive a pledge
envelope, you may pick one up at the back of the church.
Our assessment this year is $27,000. All excess funds
will be returned to St. Columba to be used for much
needed improvements. Please make your check payable
to: Diocese of San Diego. Pledges to date: $33,102

PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill,

their families and those who care for them:
Elina Arbesu, Walt Becker, Morgan Belnap, Ramona
Casillas Cameron, Rodelia Clark, Robert & Louise
Dennin, Maria Dinh, Danilo Ebuenga, Mary Goldkamp,
Emmy Hanna, Helene Hansen, Betty Herron, Belinda
Johnson, Lien Le, Randa Matyas, Joe McDougall, Kathi
Nichols, Deb Oberg, Doris Oliver, Pat Oliver, Bertha
Peniche, Cecelia Polston, Mary Alice Quinn, Helen Ramirez, Art Rubio, Maria Seeto, Jim Sperdeck, Marilyn
Theile, Sam & Jean Zanin