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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH October 7, 2012 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
MARRIAGE IN GODS PLAN
Since the readings this weekend deal with marriage in Gods plan, we refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church for a clear explanation on the sacredness and permanence of marriage. Sacred Scripture begins with the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God and concludes with a vision of "the wedding-feast of the Lamb." Scripture speaks throughout of marriage and its "mystery," its institution and the meaning God has given it, its origin and its end, its various realizations throughout the history of salvation, the difficulties arising from sin and its renewal "in the Lord" in the New Covenant of Christ and the Church. "The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator and endowed by him with its own proper laws.... God himself is the author of marriage."God who created man out of love also calls him to love the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being. For man is created in the image and likeness of God who is himself love. Since God created him man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves man. It is good, very good, in the Creator's eyes. And this love which God blesses is intended to be fruitful. Holy Scripture affirms that man and woman were created for one another: "It is not good that the man should be alone." The woman, "flesh of his flesh," i.e., his counterpart, his equal, his nearest in all things, is given to him by God as a "helpmate"; she thus represents God from whom comes our help. "Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh." The Lord himself shows that this signifies an unbreakable union of their two lives by recalling what the plan of the Creator had been "in the beginning": "So they are no longer two, but one flesh."
(SOURCE: CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH #1602-1605)

Thursday, October 11th, 10:30 a.m.

Lunch ($5): German lunch, potato salad, rye bread Program: Earl Chin Theme: Oktoberfest

Seniors Club

Knights of Columbus Fundraising Drive

The San Diego Council 1349 of the Knights of Columba will be conducting its Annual Fundraising Drive October 13-14 to benefit people with intellectual disabilities here in San Diego. The Council would appreciate your support.

1st Annual Ministry Weekend October 27-28

SAVE THE DATE! Join us in the hall after every Mass on this weekend to meet members of the many groups and ministries that make up the stewardship fabric of our St. Columba Parish community. Use this opportunity to learn more about our parish ministries and find the one that you may like to join. God is calling you to be a good steward of your time and talent! Will you answer His call?

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:00 amME Int. of Marissa & Gene Goodson TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 7:00 amME Rustico S. Castro, Sr. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:00 amME Ann Kay THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:00 amME Intentions of the Yandell family FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 7:00 amME Donors Intention SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:00 amME Elisabeth Schwerdtfeger 5:30 pmME People of the Parish SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 7:30 amEC Richard Hudjohn 9:30 amME Intentions of Ma. Loreto Antonio 11:00 amME Rosario DeMayo 5:30 pmEC Antonina Aquino EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias

Religious Education classes have begun but you can still register. Call Robin at (858) 277-3861 or stop by the Ministry Center on Sunday mornings for more information.

Readings for the week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Gal 1:6-12/Ps 111:1-2, 7-10/Lk 10:25-37 Gal 1:13-24/Ps 139:1-3, 13-15/Lk 10:38-42 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Ps 117:1-2/Lk 11:1-4 Gal 3:1-5, Lk 1:69-75/Lk 11:5-13 Gal 3:7-14/Ps 111:1-6/Lk 11:15-26 Gal 3:22-29/Ps 105:2-7/Lk 11:27-28 Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-17/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 7, 2012 Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 20th

October is Respect Life Month

National Life ChainSunday, Oct. 7th
Join thousands of fellow pro-life people across the country in bringing a pro-life message to the public by participating in this peaceful, prayerful public witness event, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Choose either location: Corner of Balboa & Genesee Avenues or Navajo Road between Medford Street and SR-125. More information at: www.nationallifechain.org

Walk for LifeSunday, October 14th

Birthline offers hope and support to pregnant women and mothers with small children at our two local offices staffed by trained volunteers. Join us at De Anza Cove Mission Bay Park, 1:00 -4:00 p.m. for our Walk for Life. Food and drink provided. For questions call (858) 270-2491.

St. Columba Mens Club is sponsoring an adult-only Oktoberfest that will feature authentic German food, beer garden, raffle, darts, German dancers, plus more. Child care will be provided by the Youth Group. Discounted tickets may be purchased in advance after Mass on Sunday, October 7th and 14th, or at the school office. All proceeds will benefit the St. Columba School tuition assistance and building funds. For more information, contact Don Eklund at deklund@san.rr.com or call (858) 277-1232.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday, October 13th
Spend a little time with our Lord next Saturday for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament held in the Daily Chapel, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. There is a sign-up book in the chapel if you wish to attend at a specific time.

School News
An easy way to support the school is to purchase scrip every Sunday after the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses. A percentage of each card sold goes back to the school. Cards may also by purchased through the school office or @ shopwithscrip.com. Online orders can be picked up in the school office. Additionally, you may contribute year round to our Tuition Assistance Fund by using the yellow envelopes found in the pews as well as in your monthly envelopes set. These funds help families with tuition throughout the year. Thank you for your ongoing support! NO SCHOOL Monday, October 8th.

~ October Events ~
Annual Womens Retreat: October 12-14
Make your reservation now! Spaces are filling up fast! Treat yourself to a weekend of peace, quiet, and reflection at the El Carmelo Retreat House in Redlands. The theme for this year is: Introduction to St. Teresa of Avila. Transportation can be provided. For more information or to register, call Jeanette at (858) 279-1509.

Guardian Angels Fall Festival: October 12-14

Guardian Angels Parish, 9310 Dalehurst Rd., Santee, celebrates 50 years of faith and community life. Everyone is invited to a weekend of entertainment featuring craft booths, food court, beer garden, BBQ dinner, raffle and games. For more info, call (619) 448-1213 or go to www.guardianangelssantee.org.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially:
Jordy Adamski, Meldina Almandrez, Steven Altman, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Dorothy Byrne, Karen Caporale, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Peggy Dela Pea, Betty Devlin, Rita Doman, Mikel Dugas, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Donya Espiritu, Marlen Forbes, Chris Gorsuch, Gaye Harkay, Emma Kim, Andy Le, Sue McGee, Steven McGrew, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Danny Moreno, Debbie Oliver, Vilma Ortega, Isaias Refina, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Gloria Riggs, Steve Romero, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, Mary Taylor, Ivonne Trujillo, Carmen Michelle Wadlow, Christy Walton, Robert Whitworth, Brittany Wnek, and Don Wood

San Diego State Football Game: October 27th

The St. Columba Mens Club is sponsoring a trip to see a SDSU football game against UNLV. Tickets are $15. Contact Bob Horn at (619) 843-8891 for more information and to order tickets.

Bachs Magnificat: Sunday, October 28th

San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, 4:00 pm, featuring the Greater San Diego Community Orchestra and the Festival Choir. Free will offering appreciated.