ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

December 29, 2013 Feast of the Holy Family

SAN DIEGO

New Years Day

(Holy Day of Obligation)
One Mass at 9:00 a.m. Parish Office closed.

Pastors Corner
HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY
The bible begins (Genesis) with the marriage of Adam and Eve and ends with the marriage feast of the Lamb in the Book of Revelation. The future of humanity passes through the family says Pope John Paul II. The foundation of society is the family. And the foundation of the family is marriage. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family which serves as a model for every family in the world to imitate so that our society may truly journey according to the wonderful plan of God for humanity. Pope Paul VI offers a beautiful reflection on the mystery of the Holy Family when he visited Nazareth on Jan. 5, 1964. He said: "Nazareth is a kind of school where we may begin to discover what Christ's life was like and even to understand his Gospel. First we learn from its silence. The silence of Nazareth should teach us how to meditate in peace and quiet, to reflect on the deeply spiritual, and to be open to the voice of God's inner wisdom and the counsel of his true teachers. Nazareth can teach us the value of study and preparation, of meditation, of a wellordered personal spiritual life, and of silent prayer that is known only to God. Secondly, we learn about family life. It shows us the family's holy and enduring character and exemplifying its basic function in society: a community of love and sharing, beautiful for the problems it poses and the rewards it brings -- in sum, the perfect setting for rearing children -- and for this there is no substitute. Finally, in Nazareth, the home of a craftsman's son, we learn about work and the discipline it entails. I would remind everyone that work has its own dignity and finds meaning not only in its economic value but also for the purpose it serves, the Pontiff concluded.

New Years Eve Party!

Tuesday, December 31st 7:00 pmMidnight
(Dinner at 8:00 pm)

BYOB

Everyone is welcome to ring in the New Year right here at St. Columba. There will be a DJ playing music through the decades and a catered dinner. Tickets: $40 each (adults only). Tickets available this weekend after the 9:30 am Mass. For more information call, (858) 2773863.

Marriage Encounter
Look at your marriage in a new way on a Marriage Encounter Weekend! Register now for the weekend of Jan. 24-26. For more info, email Mike and Anita Barletta at barfive@cox.net. PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them: Marlena Daniels, Donna Brozovic DeLaTorre, Debra Drake, Bruce Elizondo, Gigi Esguerra, Frank Klementich, Doris Oliver, Dot Proulx, Steve Romero, Julie Turek

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 7:00 amME Intentions of Gene Goodson TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 7:00 amME Donors Intention WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1New Years Day 9:00 amME People of the Parish THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 7:00 amME Joe Klimusko FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 7:00 amME Ann & Stan Kay SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 8:00 amME Robert, Daniel & Virginia Brunst 5:30 pmME Joseph Wilcox SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 7:30 amEC Clifford Behrens 9:30 amME Flo Kloberdanz 5:30 pmME People of the Parish
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias

2014 Wall Calendars

Parishioners are welcome to take home a 2014 calendar found at the entrances of the church. Please limit one per family.

Confirmation Classes
Now is the time to register if you are a Catholic high school student in grade 10 or higher who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes begin January 7th, 6:458:00 pm. For questions and to register, please call Robin Keator at (858) 277-3861.

Effective starting in January No 11:00 a.m. Mass

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

DECEMBER 29, 2013

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.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18

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.

Giving Tree
You may still make a donation to our Matthew 25 Giving Tree in the vestibule of the church. Please pick up an envelope and return with your monetary donation. All donations will be sent to Fr. John Tasto in Tijuana, Mexico for the support of his school and parish. Make checks payable to St. Columba. Thank you for always supporting this 20+ year program.

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.

School News
VONS shoppers: Thank you for supporting St. Columba School by shopping at Vons. 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. Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products. This is a yearround fundraiser for St. Columba School. Thank you to the many parishioners who support this program! Tuition Assistance Fund: Year-round fundraiser. There are yellow envelopes in your monthly envelope set as well as in the pews. Thank you for your on-going generosity.