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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

February 16, 2014 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Friday: Sat: Sun: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67-68,71-72,75-76/Mk 8:11-13 Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-15,18-19/Mk 8:14-21 Jas 1:19-27/Ps 15:2-5/Mk 8:22-26 Jas 2:1-9/Ps 34:2-7/Mk 8:27-33 Jas 2:14-24,26/Ps 112:1-6/Mk 8:349:1 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19 Lv 19:1-2,17-18/Ps 103:1-4,8,10,12-13/ 1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48

Stewardship Spotlight
STEWARDSHIP IS GUIDED BY DIVINE WISDOM
When God created man, he included freedom. In His divine wisdom, He willed that man, the master of creation, should exercise his freedom as part of the process of his maturing and self-fulfillment. As trusted stewards, God gave us choices in life and He expects that we make the right choices. Before us are choices of life or death, good or evil, joy or misery. Every choice has its own consequences. Many times, based on selfishness and human weakness, we choose what seem to be advantageous to us. Later we realize that our choice is not right, because our ways are not Gods ways. St. Paul speaks of wisdom that comes from God that the world cannot understand because it is not attuned to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This wisdom leads us to making right choices that are pleasing to God. The bible is full of stories that teach about wisdom, from the practical guides to daily life to discerning the deep mysteries of God. This is the wisdom that comes from Gods Spirit that allows us to see the plan of God and follow His will. This wisdom enables us to see the deeper meaning of Gods laws and helps us to obey them. Good Stewardship involves the works of Gods Spirit, from recognizing His divine plan to making the right choices and following the commandments of God. The consequences bring abundant blessings like peace, joy and sense of security in Gods care.

Thank You!
The Youth Group wishes to thank all who contributed to their soup pots on Souper Bowl Sunday. The total dollar amount collected is $1,154.88! The proceeds will be split between Matthew 25 and St. Columba's Youth Outreach program.

Calling All Men

St. Columba Mens Club and Mens Faith Group invite all men to enjoy delicious food and drink at a special Mens Meal on Saturday, February 22, in the Ministry Center. No cost! Come for an evening of fellowship and games. For more information, call Shawn at 858-278-0526.

Presidents Day
The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in honor of Presidents Day. Daily Mass will be as usual, at 7:00 a.m.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 7:00 amME Int. of Kimberly Lam TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7:00 amME Josephina Rivera WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:00 amEC Mary Que THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:00 amME Izydor Rudy FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00 amME Intentions of Nora Kearney 8:15 amME Priests intention SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 8:00 amME Kirk De Guzman 5:30 pmME Mary Brunnhoelzl SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 7:30 amME Karen Caporale 9:30 amME Carolina Monserrat 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias

Help Us Grow!
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Annual Catholic Appeal Called to Serve

We are called to participate in the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. Our assessment this year is $27, 000. This appeal supports charitable needs throughout the Diocese of San Diego. Your contribution benefits Catholic Charities, provides emergency assistance to Catholic schools in need (like St. Columba School), and provides support for vocations and seminary formation for men training for the priesthood. Please make your contribution to the Diocese of San Diego. You can make your contribution online at www.diocese-sdiego.org, or by picking up your pledge envelope at the back of the church. Thank you to those who have already turned in their pledge card!

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them:
Jim Bowerman, Jan Chandler, Jacqueline Cortez, Donna Brozovic DeLaTorre, Debra Drake, Thomas Dunne, Nancy Dye, Bruce Elizondo, Gigi Esguerra, Donna Fink, Lee Howard, Cheryl Hunter, Claudia Jarrell, Arlene Nave, Doris Oliver, Dot Proulx, Feliciana Rebujio, Steve Romero, Julie Turek

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

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 6:00 p.m. in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join. Contact Ed Ancmon at 858-356-8111. 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.

Collection Report for January

Plate: Envelopes: Total: Building Fund: Operating Expenses: $ 5,289.47 $30,364.70 $35,654.17 $ 3,831.00 $37,412.97

Divine Mercy Conference

Mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Divine Mercy Conference, February 21 and 22, at San Juan Diego Center at Mission San Antonio de Pala. Registration flyers can be found in the church vestibule. For more information, go to www.sddivinemercy.org or call 619-2766637. Hope to see you there.

Pre-Lenten Mission
Choose Joy presented by Fr. John Amsberry at St. Catherine Laboure Church, 4124 Mount Abraham Avenue, Feb. 24, 25 and 26, 8:45-10:00 a.m. or 7:00-8:15 p.m. Free-will offering. Call 858-279-6245 for more information.

SCHOOL NEWS!
VONS shoppers: Thank you for supporting St. Columba School by shopping at Vons. Please login to eScrip.com to register a credit card or debit card which can also earn funds for St. Columba School outside of VONS. Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products. This is a year -round 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. SCRIP Program (Gift Cards): Year-round fundraiser. Go to: shopwithscrip and follow the steps to sign up. Enter enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. Cards are available for pick in the school office. BINGO: St. Columba Schools largest fundraiser. Every Friday, 6:30-10:00 pm. Doors open at 4:00 pm. Snack bar available. Thanks for supporting our school!