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-Friday: 7:00 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
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Rev. Edward McNulty PARISH LIFE

Pastor ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday,
Daily Chapel, 8:30 am3:30 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. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

PARISH OFFICE STAFF: CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
infants and children up to four years of age.
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary
Marlo Antonio Business Manager, CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
Pastoral Assistant Holland at 619-316-7498.
BAPTISMS: DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
from the diary of St. Faustina)
email: deaconvasquez@gmail.com
GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,
MARRIAGES: 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-
3861 for more information.
Nine months preparation required.
Call the Parish Office for information. GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.

HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know

MUSIC MINISTRY: needs Communion or other services because they are
St. Columba Church Childrens Choir - homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-
3861.
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.)
Traditional Choir - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731.

Spiritus - Hans Becker - 9:30 am LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday
Contemporary - Tess Nelson - 5:30 pm (Sun.) in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy Keller at (619)
933-6677.
tessnelsonmusic@cox.net
MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall. All
R.C.I.A. men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join.
Contact Curtis Carlson at 858-337-5768.
Mike Conroy (858) 278-1507
MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the Ministry
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH OFFICE: Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
Robin Keator, DCM (858) 277-3861
robin.keator@yahoo.com (619) 922-7941 PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scripture readings,
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the
Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn at (858) 278-
Mon., Tues., & Wed., 5:30-9:00 pm 0526.

ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL: R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for adults
seeking Baptism and for baptized adults seeking the
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more info,
Rose Navarro, Principal (858) 279-1882 call Mike Conroy at 858-278-1507.
Linda Glenwinkel, Secretary (858) 279-1882 ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
Trish Gilsdorf, Preschool Director (858) 279-0161 Room. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863
SENIORS CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
MEMBERSHIP a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our parish.
For more info, contact Deanie at 858-565-9597.
To register as a member, please complete a white registra- YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
tion card found at the back of the church, or register online both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
through our website (listed on cover).
Also, if you are currently using envelopes, please inform the YOUNG ADULT GROUP: Contact Karina at 858-602-8470 or
rectory of any status/address change. by email: tijerina.karina@outlook.com
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have those same resources. GIVE DRINK TO THE

Pastors Corner THIRSTY - Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ
My dear brothers and sisters, do not have access to clean water and suffer from
the lack of this basic necessity. We should support
We have begun our journey to Jerusalem and the efforts of those working towards greater
as we continue the season of Lent many people accessibility of this essential resource. SHELTER THE
often ask about the regulations on the traditional HOMELESS - There are many circumstances that
disciplines of Fasting and Abstinence, and so it may could lead to someone becoming a person
be helpful to note that the Church recommends without a home. Christ encourages us to go out
that Catholics age 14 and older abstain from meat and meet those without homes, affirming their
on the Fridays of Lent. In addition, on Ash worth and helping them seek a resolution to the
Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics from age challenges they face. VISIT THE SICK - Those who
18-59 are encouraged to fast, limiting themselves to are sick are often forgotten or avoided. In spite of
one full meal and two small meals each day. Why their illness, these individuals still have much to offer
abstain from meat on some days and not some to those who take the time to visit and comfort
other food? The reason is probably the simple fact them. VISIT THE PRISONERS - People in prison are still
that historically speaking meat was always a special people, made in the image and likeness of
food and a luxury; meat at every meal is an God. No matter what someone has done, they
extremely recent phenomenon, even in this deserve the opportunity to hear the Word of God
country. Consequently giving up something like this and find the Truth of the message of Christ. BURY
is giving up something significant. Abstinence THE DEAD - Funerals give us the opportunity to
from meat has value to the extent that it is an act of grieve and show others support during difficult
self-denial. In general, the applicable principle is times. Through our prayers and actions during
that we are expected, as followers of Christ, to these times we show our respect for life, which is
mature as human beings spiritually. What the always a gift from God, and comfort to those who
Church has in mind, however, is not simple mourn. GIVE ALMS TO THE POOR - Donate money
emotional or even spiritual maturity but increasing to organizations that have the ability to provide
ones likeness to Christ, whose life was one of support and services for those in need. Do research
habitual self-denial. For a conscientious Christian, and find organizations that put people in need first,
this period of special abstinence is a time of building rather than profit.
a more intense awareness of their dependence
Fr. Ed
upon Christ, and, in addition, their obligation to
share the goods of this world, with which they have
been endowed by God, with others. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Pope John Paul II wrote about the season Lent
with the following words: Each year, the Lenten MONDAY, MARCH 6
Season is set before us as a good opportunity for 7:00 amDA Lillian Benavidez
the intensification of prayer and penance, opening TUESDAY, MARCH 7
hearts to the docile welcoming of the divine will.
7:00 amEM Dicken Hall
During Lent, a spiritual journey is outlined for us that
prepares us to relive the Great Mystery of the Death WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
and Resurrection of Christ. This is done primarily by 7:00 amDA Donors Intention
listening to the Word of God more devoutly and by THURSDAY, MARCH 9
practicing mortification more generously, thanks to 7:00 amEM Grace & Nerlita Barrera
which it is possible to render greater assistance to
those in need.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the 7:00 amEM Int. of Larkin Lou Keller
teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we 8:15 amEM Priests Intention
should treat all others, as if they were Christ in SATURDAY, MARCH 11
disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we 8:00 amEM Priests Intention
help our neighbors in their bodily needs". They
5:30 pm DA Dicken Hall
respond to the basic needs of humanity as we
journey together through this life. The seven SUNDAY, MARCH 12
Corporal Works of Mercy are: FEED THE HUNGRY - 7:30 amEM Richard & Cameron
There are many people in this world who go without Hudjohn
food. When so much of our food goes to waste, 9:30 amEM Flo Kloberdanz
consider how good stewardship practices of your 5:30 pmDA People of the Parish
own food habits can benefit others who do not
DAFr. Daniel Anyanwu, EMFr. Ed McNulty
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ADORATION 2/26/17 SUNDAY COLLECTION

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be Plate Collection: $1,246.34
held on Saturday, March 11 from 8:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. in the chapel. Envelope Collection: $3,774.62
Come to me, all you who labor and are bur- Total # of Envelopes: 165
dened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
MENS CLUB
Mon: Lv 19:1-2,11-18/Ps 19:8-10,15/Mt 25:31-46
All men of the parish, of any age, are invited to Tues: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-7,16-19/Mt 6:7-15
attend the Mens Club, which will meet on Wed: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4,12-13,18-19/Lk 11:29-32
Thurs: Est:12,14-16,23-25/Ps 138:1-3,7-8/Mt 7:7-12
Tuesday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the hall. Fri: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26
Dinner will be served. Need more details? Call Sat: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2,4-5,7-8/Mt 5:43-48
Curtis at 858-337-5768. Next Sun: Gn 12:1-4/Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22/2 Tm 1:8-10/
Mt 17:1-9

SENIORS CLUB REGISTERED?

Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. We value you as a parishioner of St. Columba. Each
week your presence, support and participation
Lunch ($6.25): S D Sandwich Co.
brings life to our community.
Program: pianist
If you have never filled out a registration form,
Theme: St. Patricks Day then we have no record of your presence in our
parish. Coming here for years is not the same
BAPTISMS as being registered. There are registration cards
available in the church vestibule, or you can
We welcome into our Catholic family the follow- register online by going to our web site:
ing children who were baptized in February: www.stcolumbasandigo.com
Hannah Cutler
Caleb Koenig
Brandon Koenig
Ezekiel Ofodu
Natalie Pantig
Gwendolyn Peterson

HOMEBOUND OUTREACH STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Our Homebound Outreach is trying to help find a Stations of the Cross are held each Friday
Senior female who is looking to rent a room in a during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the church
Catholic home or a studio apartment in Serra
Mesa. If you or someone you know can assist, IN NEED OF PRAYER
please call 858-277-3861.
Please pray for:
We are also looking for a driver for someone who
would like to attend Mass at either the 5:30 p.m. Phil Carey, Todd Faucher, Julia Patterson
Saturday or 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a
POPE TWEETS name be added to the list. The names will be on the
list for a period of 30 days. If you wish the person to be
When the journey is uncertain and you on the list longer than one month, you will need to
fall, God, rich in mercy, will extend his call the rectory to request that it be added again.
hand to pick you up. For those with ongoing, chronic or incurable
conditions, their names should be written in our Book
Pope Francis @Pontifex of Prayer.
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SCHOOL NEWS

BISHOP FLORES SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The deadline to apply for the Bishop Flores Scholarship
Fund is fast approaching, Tuesday, February 28th. If you havent applied, please do so
before the deadline ends. Go to the website: http://www.bishopfloresscholars.org. All
decisions will be finalized by March 24th.

SCHOOL RE-REGISTRATION: Important reminder: Coming home today with your child is the
re-registration form for the 2017-2018 school year. The registration forms will also be
available on the school website for your convenience. Please remember you need to be
current with tuition, extended care and preschool fees. Any concerns, please contact Ms.
Navarro.

SCIENCE FAIR: Congratulations to all our 7th and 8th grade students who worked so hard
and successfully completed their science projects.

CONGRATULATIONS: The Gala winners for the overnight stay at the Four Points Sheraton
were John & Cindy Babich. The free dinner ticket was won by Javier & Sonia Ortega.
Congratulations to these families, and a huge thank you to all the families who have
supported Gala 2017!

GIFT CARDS: Keep ordering those gift cards! This is such an easy way to help support our
school! You can order on line or stop by the office to pick up an order form. Orders
received by 9:00 am on Friday, will arrive the following week. For all our families, parishioners
and friends we thank you for your continued support.

BINGO: We welcome family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to join us every Bingo Friday.
All new players receive a free half pack with the first full pack purchased. Bingo is every
Friday, doors open at 4:00 pm, packet sales begin at 4:30 pm, and games begin at 6:15
pm. Each regular game pays $200.00 and consolation pays $50.00. Come join the fun!

PARISH APP
As we begin this 40-day Lenten period of
purification and enlightenment, our parish app
background has changed to the image of "The
Temptation of Christ by
the Devil" by Felix Joseph
Barrias.

To see the new

background, you may
need to refresh the app
by tapping the three
horizontal lines top left,
tap "change parish" and
select our parish again.

Also, there is a new

button that features Lent
Reflections.
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