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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

November 24, 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

SAN DIEGO

Thanksgiving Holiday
The Parish Office will be closed on November 28th & 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. ~ Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be at 9:00 a.m. ~ No Seniors Club meeting on Thursday, the 28th. ~ No Prayer Group on Thursday, the 28th. ~ No Bingo on Friday, the 29th.

Pastors Corner
WHY IS JESUS CHRIST KING?
Today is the last Sunday of the liturgical year which is dedicated to Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. He is different from an earthly king in many ways for His kingdom does not belong to this world but will remain forever. We celebrate His kingship of love, justice, peace, joy and all goodness. Humanly speaking, a king is someone who is best in certain areas of life: sports, music, comedy, drama or some other aspects of life. Or one is King because he is an heir to the throne. Jesus Christ is king because He is the best in everything. He is above all and the noblest human being who ever lived. Jesus Christ is not only king to the Christians, but He is King of all people, even those who do not believe in Him. He is King of heaven and earth. He is the King who, according to St. Paul, is the image of the invisible God, the Son of God, redeemer of mankind. Jesus Christ is King for what He is, and for what He has done for us. He is the King who gave all for the salvation of His people. "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:13).

National Needs
This weekend has been designated for the 2013 Collection for National Needs. This collection supports the Catholic Home Missions, Black and Indian Missions, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and the Catholic University of America. Special envelopes are available in the pews.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7:00 amEC Lito Liam TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 7:00 amRX Donors Intention WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 7:00 amEC Candy Lane THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28Thanksgiving Day 9:00 amRK Shawn Kavaney FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 7:00 amDV Intentions of Primi Bernabe SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8:00 amEF Mary Louise Gonzalez 5:30 pmDM Intentions of Jim & Pat Howard SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 7:30 amEC Intentions of Tammy Nelson 9:30 amME Intentions of the Anne Carter family 11:00 amME William & Marie Heim 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias, EF=Fr. Emmett Farrell, RK=Fr. Rex Kintanar, DM=Fr. Dennis Macalintal, DV=Fr. Danny Valdepenas

Typhoon Haiyan Relief

With your generous donations last week we were able to collect over $4,200 to provide relief to the Philippines. If you still wish to make a donation, please drop your check in the collection basket made payable to: St. Columba Church. In the memo write Typhoon Relief. Thank you!

Christmas Card Donations

The Diocesan Office for Social Ministrys Restorative Justice Program coordinates the distribution of Christmas cards each year to jails, prisons, and detention facilities. Needed are boxes of unsigned, unused cards, especially Spanish language cards. Please, no cards requesting donations to an organization . Cards can be dropped off at the Pastoral Center at 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, or mailed to Office for Social Ministry, P.O. Box 85728, San Diego, CA 92186-5728. Deadline is Friday, December 6th. Any questions, please email jwalsh@diocese-sdiego.org or call 858-490-8323.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Dn 1:1-6,8-20/(Ps) Dn 3:52-56/Lk 21:1-4 Dn 2:31-45/(Ps) Dn 3:57-61/Lk 21:5-11 Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28/(Ps) Dn 3:62-67/ Lk 21:12-19 Thurs: Dn 6:12-28/(Ps) Dn 3:68-74/Lk 21:20-28 Fri: Dn 7:2-4/(Ps) Dn 3:75-81/Lk 21:29-33 Sat: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 4:18-22 Sun: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:30-3:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 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 during the 9:30 am Mass in the Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161. CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise Holland at 619-316-7498. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel (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. Call Robin at (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 of 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 prayer, discussion and donuts. PRAYER MEETING: 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. ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday of every month, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. Call Teresa Kleinpeter for more info at 858-277-6240. 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.

Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 pm St. Columba Church
This concert is being performed by the St. Catherine LaBoure Choir, our neighboring parish in Clairemont. Come and enjoy the beautiful music of the season. PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially: Nettie Caldwell, Marlena Daniels, Donna Brozovic DeLaTorre, Thomas Dunne, Bruce Elizondo, Gigi Esguerra, Frank Klementich, Jay Koppelman, Alfred Lucas, Carolina Monserrat, Bill Moore, Doris Oliver, Luther Ramos, Bob Riggs, Gloria Riggs, Steve Romero, Chris Sirca, Divina Villar, David Won, William Wong

Christmas Dreams

Thanksgiving Food Donations

The Saint Columba Mens Club is again sponsoring the Share your Thanksgiving Dinner project. The goal is to provide Thanksgiving dinners for families that need extra help. You can leave non-perishable items such as stuffing, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, potato flakes & canned veggies in the boxes at the main Church entrance. We also gratefully accept monetary donations to help pay for turkeys and other perishables. You may drop your monetary donations in the collection basket in an envelope marked Thanksgiving dinner. Collecting through 11/24. For questions or to propose a recipient family - call Ed Ancmon at (858) 356-8111.

School News
Important update for VONS shoppers! Thank you for supporting St. Columba School by shopping at Vons. New in November...in order for St. Columba School to continue receiving credit from VONS you need to pay for your groceries with a debit card, check, or cash. The use of a CREDIT CARD will not generate funds for our school! Thanks for your understanding!!! Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products such as Ziploc, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and many others. This is a yearround fundraiser for St. Columba School. Thank you to the many parishioners who support this program!