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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

January 16, 2011

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Religious Education & Youth News
Confirmation Classes have begun but you may still
Pastor’s Corner ~ sign-up this Sunday at the Ministry Center, 8:00 a.m.-
2:00 p.m. For information call Robin at (858) 277-3861.
The WORD OF GOD portrays Jesus as the “Lamb of
God who takes away the sins of the world”. This came Reconciliation Meeting for parents of second
from the mouth of John the Baptist, referring to Jesus, graders on Wednesday, January 19th, 7:00-8:00 pm in
to resonate the Old Testament offering of spotless lamb the Ministry Center. First Reconciliation is Thursday,
by the Jewish people on the night of the passing-over of February 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the church.
the angel of death in the Exodus event. The blood of the
lamb was sprinkled on the doorposts of the Jewish NO Religious Education classes on Sunday, January 30.
people, and they were spared by the angel of death
The Youth Service Project is ongoing throughout the
(Exodus 12 & 13). Jesus is the spotless Lamb of the
year. This project helps men, women and children who
New Covenant whose blood was shed to redeem us
are entering shelters. For a list of needed items please
from eternal death. Just as Moses led the Israelites out
contact Robin at (858) 277-3861 or stop by the Ministry
of Egypt, Jesus is the new Moses who leads us from the
Center.
slavery of sin. We recall this title “Lamb of God who
takes away the sins of the world” in every Eucharistic
celebration, signifying that the liturgical action is truly a
saving mystery that recalls His ultimate sacrifice on the
cross.
This weekend, the printed copies of the first Year-End
Report about the parish and the school are available in All parishioners 50+ are invited to join the St. Columba
the church. This report is not an extensive picture of Seniors Club. Each month we have luncheons in the
what happened to the parish and school in 2010 but it church hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. It’s a nice
tries to highlight the important experiences we had as a way to meet other church seniors and enjoy a day out.
community in the past year. It gives a picture of what we You also get top-notch entertainment.
have done for our parish: the ministries and services we
have rendered; the projects we have accomplished; the
generous donations you gave that sustained us in living Mass Intentions for the Week
out our mission; the sacred actions and worship we did
together; and the many other things that brought us MONDAY, JANUARY 17
together as one Church. This report is not about your 6:30 am Communion Service
pastor or other priests, but about us, priests and lay 8:15 am—ME †Antonio & Natividad Barrera
people together, as we continue to journey together in
faith and life towards the fulfillment of the plan of our TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
loving Father. 6:30 am—ME †Rustico Castro
8:15 am Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
School News 6:30 am—AA †Roland Dubreuil
8:15 am Communion Service
Join us on Saturday, January 29th
at 6:30 p.m. in the hall for our next THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
“Family Movie Night”. Cost: $3.00/ 6:30 am—AA Int. of Robert Medina
person—includes snacks. Bring 8:15 am Communion Service
blankets, sleeping bags, pillows or beach-type folding FRIDAY, JANUARY 21
chairs. Everyone is invited! 6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Manolito Embalsado, Sr.
Please pray for the following, their families and SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
those who care for them: 8:15 am—ME Int. of the Dennin family
5:30 pm—ME †Ester Gallegos
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat
Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine Costa, SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Francis 7:30 am—ME Int. of Maggie Ballante
Dowling, Doug Farnum, Kathy 9:30 am—ME †Bonifacio & Sevilla Tamares
Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Frances 11:00 am—FM People of the Parish
Hicks, Carolyn Homewood, Mandy Homewood, Regina 5:30 pm—EC Int. of the Mahady family
Lucero, Robert Medina, Candida Perez, Evelyn Sefkow,
John Trolinger AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 16, 2011

Lay Apostles for Jesus Christ

SCRIP the Returning King
The easy school fundraiser!
Second Tuesday of every month in the Music Room,
Good News...TARGET has joined the program! 6:30-8:00 p.m., for the rosary with the Luminous Mysteries.
For info, contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996.

To register online, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com; Enter

enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. For administrator
Monthly Schedule
approval call the school office at (858) 279-1882. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd
Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm.
Once you’re approved, login and place your order. If
using Presto Pay (auto debit from checking account), ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday
your order is complete. If paying by check or cash, print of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
out your online order form and bring it to the church or
BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings,
school office with your payment by 9:00 am Friday of 9:00-10:30 a.m.
each week. Your scrip cards will be ready for pick-up on
Friday of the following week. BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available.
Thank you to those parishioners who are already
supporting this program! 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.
Let’s Get Digital DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us Mondays and Fridays at
3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel for a Divine Mercy
An electronic version of the bulletin is now available Devotion (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of
online at www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com. It can be St. Faustina.)
enlarged, downloaded, or printed.
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.
Prayer Meeting
HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858)
Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Ministry 278-9117.
Center. All parishioners are invited to join us for
prayer, song and scripture. Come and celebrate KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
with us. 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.
Around the Diocese
MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday of the month in the
Marriage Encounter: Making a resolution to have a Ministry Center, 8:45 am-10:00 am. All men are invited
better relationship in the New Year? Start by attending a to this informal spiritual gathering to share our lives and
Marriage Encounter weekend, Jan. 28-30. Contact Mike grow in our faith. Prayer, discussion and donuts.
and Anita Barletta at 866-473-7730 or barfive@cox.net.
PRAYER MEETING: We invite you to join us in praise,
Natural Family Planning Classes: A series of four songs, scripture readings, teachings and worship every
classes begins Feb. 1st at the Diocese Pastoral Center. Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center.
For more info, call Dave & Cheryl Ross at 619-303-5053
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults
or email davidandcheryl@cox.net. seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full
membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to
Readings for the Week receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507.
Mon: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1-4/Mk 2:18-22
Tues: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9-10/Mk 2:23-28 SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
Wed: Heb 7:1-3,15-17/Ps 110:1-4/Mk 3:1-6 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our
Thurs: Heb 7:25-8:6/Ps 40:7-10,17/Mk 3:7-12 parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events.
Fri: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85:8,10-14/Mk 3:13-19
Sat: Heb 9:2-3,11-14/Ps 47:2-3,6-9/Mk 3:20-21 YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
Sun: Is 8:23-9:3/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/1 Cor 1:10-13,17/ Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
Mt 4:12-23 information call (858) 277-3861.