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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH November 27, 2011 First Sunday of Advent

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
ADVENT AND THE THREEFOLD COMING OF JESUS CHRIST We begin a new liturgical year on this First Sunday of Advent. This is also the first time we will use the new translation of the Roman Missal. We have double reasons to welcome change not only in the liturgy but in our hearts. Advent prepares us for Christs threefold coming and the new Roman Missal prepares us to encounter the Lord Jesus more deeply in the liturgy and in our lives. CHRIST HAS COME The Incarnation of Christ is truly an unfathomable mystery. Why would God choose to live as man and embrace all human imperfections except sin? He became a slave to save all. Advent reminds us of His first coming when He was born in Bethlehem, embracing a life of poverty, service and self-giving. While we celebrate Christmas with pomp and glitter, we do not forget that Jesus Christ is the center of this joyous event, and we glorify God for choosing to dwell with us and give meaning to our lives. CHRIST IS HERE Before his Ascension into heaven, Jesus promised to be with us until the end of time. He is with us through the Holy Spirit; He comes to us in different manners: in His Word being proclaimed; in the Bread and Wine that becomes His Body and Blood; in the minister/priest who leads the people in worship; in the sacraments; in the congregation in worship. He comes to us at every moment in life, especially when we are at prayer. CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN Being grateful that God gave us His Son, and being more aware of His abiding presence in our daily lives, the Church reminds us most especially during this Advent season that He will come again, not anymore as a Child and not just sacramentally. He will come as King of all and Judge of the living and the dead. That is why the readings are focused, not so much on the end of the world, but on the beginning of a new era of Gods reign where Jesus will be King forever. ADVENT REMINDS US ALWAYS TO BE PREPARED TO MEET CHRIST AND BE MORE CONSCIOUS OF HIS ROLE IN OUR LIVES.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22 Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21,24-27 Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Is 30:19-21,23-26/Mt 9:35-10:1,5-8 Is 40:1-5,9-11/Ps 85:9-14/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Alfred Servati TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:30 amME Henry Brosseau 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6:30 amAA Int. of Pat & Mary Connolly 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Toni Gaylord SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 8:15 amME Elizabeth Johnson 5:30 pmME Oscar, Sr., Eleanor & Oscar, Jr. Ramirez SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 amEC Filomena Urrutia 9:30 amME Candy Lane & Shawn Kavaney 11:00 amME Albert Echevarria 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

K of C Christmas Cards
Once again the Knights of Columbus are selling Christmas Cards. All proceeds go to support the K of C and their works throughout the year. Look for Knights selling Christmas cards after Masses this weekend through December 11th.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

December schedules have been emailed. Paper copies are available in the sacristy. For questions call Kathi 858-277-3863/email: stcolumbarectory@sbcglobal.net.

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 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 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. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-4277178. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table, Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731. LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday 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 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.

Songs,

Stories

and

Prayer

for

Advent

Everyone is invited to an evening of Songs, Stories and Prayer for Advent with Michael John Poirier, Monday, December 5th, at 7:00 pm at St. Catherine Laboure, 4124 Mt. Abraham. For more info, call 858-571-1162.

Natural Family PlanningA series of 4 classes,

beginning December 1st at the Diocese Pastoral Center. Safe, effective and inexpensive. Call Dave & Cheryl Ross at 619-303-5053.

Online Giving
St. Columba Church is now offering online giving for your convenience. We use VANCO Services to process your electronic donations. You can set up automatic or one-time debits from your checking/savings accounts or use debit and credit cards. If you feel uncomfortable not dropping something in the collection basket, there are purple slips in the pews you can use to indicate youve given online. You may access the site either through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com Or through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html

Buy Scrip during Sunday coffee and donuts!

Stop by the hall after the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses to purchase select gift cards like Walmart, Target, Arco, Vons, and Starbucks.

R.C.I.A.
No class this Sunday, November 27th

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Joe Bachmeier, Walt Becker, Esther Boatheng, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Chita Gonzalo, Gaye Harkay, Richard Hudjohn, Edward Jardell, Sr., Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Fr. Louis Newman, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Charlotte Showalter, Myrna Singca, Deacon Bill Vasquez, Michelle Wadlow, and Ron Zeunges

Go Green
Dont forget to drop off your empty cans and plastic bottles at the large container near the outdoor lunch area, before or after the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses.