ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

January 30, 2011

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Pastor’s Corner ~ St. Columba School

Open House
Today we begin our observance of Catholic
Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic
education and its vital contribution to communities This Sunday, January 30th, is Catholic Schools
and the nation. We set aside this week every year to Sunday. Everyone is invited to our Open House
from 10:30 to 12:00. Visit our classrooms, pre-
build community awareness of, and involvement in, school, and computer lab, and find out why Catholic
Catholic schools. Catholic education helps in the Education is the gift that lasts a lifetime.
formation of future leaders, balanced in their
education, grounded in Catholic faith and morals,
formed to serve the good of others. This year’s theme Men’s Club
is: “Catholic Schools Week: A+ for America.”
Because of their high academic standards and high Tuesday, Feb. 1st, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. All
graduation rates, supported by strong moral values, men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to
join.
Catholic schools and their graduates make many
positive contributions to American society every day.
Please join in our Catholic Schools Week Bake Sale
celebrations. Participate in the activities and if you This Sunday, the 30th, the Cub Scouts are holding a
can, volunteer your time. Visit the classrooms during bake sale in the Hall after the 7:30 & 9:30 a.m.
our open house, meet with the teachers and students Masses. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up some
and congratulate them on their accomplishments. tasty treats!
Encourage families who are considering Catholic
education for their children to visit the school. Mass Intentions for the Week
Please join me in expressing appreciation to our
teachers, staff, volunteers, families and everyone else MONDAY, JANUARY 31
6:30 am Communion Service
involved in St. Columba School and all those who 8:15 am—LN Int. of Rosie Mirabal
believe in Catholic education. May all who have been
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
part of our school in the past and those who are 6:30 am—EC In Thanksgiving
currently involved truly serve as excellent leaders and 8:15 am Communion Service
good citizens in our society. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
6:30 am—AA Int. of Elviro Icban
8:15 am Communion Service
Thank You
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
I thank everyone for all the prayers, visits and 8:15 am Communion Service
goodies sent while I was incapacitated. My prayers
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
are with you. 6:30 am Communion Service
~Frances Hicks 8:15 am—EC †Henry Olais, Jr.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
8:15 am—LN Int. of friends & benefactors of Fr. Mario
Readings for the Week 5:30 pm—FM †Cassidy McManus
Mon: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31:20-24/Mk 5:1-20 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Tues: Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22:26-28,30-32/Mk 5:21-43 7:30 am—EC †Alex Rocha
Wed: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7-10/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 9:30 am—FM People of the Parish
Thurs: Heb 12:18-19,21-24/Ps 48:2-4,9-11/Mk 6:7-13 11:00 am—LN Int. of Fr. Mario
Fri: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27:1,3,5,8-9/Mk 6:14-29 5:30 pm—EC †Olegario Cantos, Jr.
Sat: Heb 13:15-17,20-21/Ps 23:1-6/Mk 6:30-34
Sun: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-9/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Please pray for the following, their families and
those who care for them ~
Peter Almryde, Linda Amick, Beatrice
Blackowalk, Felicia Bone, Bob Brooks, Mary
Brunnhoelzl, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners,
Lorraine & John Costa, Flora Culver,
Marlena Daniels, Lucy Doherty, Fran
Dowling, Doug Farnum, Toni Gaylord, Kathy
Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Makenna Hall,
Frances Hicks, Richard Hudjohn, Regina Lucero, John
McManus, Robert Medina, Rick Padilla, Candida Perez,
Pablito Rivera, Marge Schelly, Evelyn Sefkow, John
Trolinger
Around the Diocese
Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile: Sunday, Feb.
13th, 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1945
Illion St. Enjoy this beautiful work by one of the most
renowned composers of France, Charles Gounod,
performed by the members of the Festival Choir & The
Greater San Diego Community Orchestra.
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!
Men’s Faith Group
On Saturday, February 5th, all men of the parish are
invited to attend our informal spiritual gathering at 8:45
a.m. in the Ministry Center.
Donation Statements
End-of-the-year donation statements have been
mailed to parishioners who donated $300 or more to
St. Columba in 2010. If you did not receive a
statement but would like one, please call the rectory.
JANUARY 30, 2011
Bingo Fundraiser
Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday, Feb. 4th,
6:30—9:30 p.m. in the Hall for a fun-filled evening of
Bingo. All proceeds benefit the 6th grade camp fund.
Must be 18 years old to play.
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.