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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

September 5, 2010
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor’s Corner ~
THE GOSPEL teachings of the previous Sundays
continue with today’s description of requirements of In observance of Labor Day this Monday,
discipleship: narrow gate, humility, renunciation of September 6th, the Rectory will be closed. Have a
earthly possessions. In the eyes of the materialistic safe and enjoyable holiday!
society, these ideas are absurd. But for those who truly
love God, everything that we have in this world will only
find their meaning and value if they are used for the
glory of the Creator and the salvation of souls.
THANK YOU to all those who supported the Missionary
Cooperation Plan and those who warmly welcomed Fr.
Loren Allen last weekend. Despite the economic slump,
we can still extend our charity to the less fortunate,
knowing that the Lord would be pleased with our
sacrificial giving.
LABOR DAY, aside from its secular, economic and
political significance, is also an opportunity for everyone
to reflect on the value of human labor as our
participation on the creative work of God to transform
and develop our world into a fitting place for our
dignified existence. Let us look into our work not just
with its economic value but also as our way of
contributing to the fulfillment of God’s plan for humanity.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6—LABOR DAY
6:30 am Communion Service Religious Education Classes
8:15 am—ME †Elba Hernandes
Sign-ups this Sunday in the parish hall, 8:00 am-12:00
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 pm. After 12:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Please bring
6:30 am—ME †Leon Catindig your child’s baptism certificate. For information call
8:15 am Communion Service Robin at (858) 277-3861. Classes begin September
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 26th!
6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention Please think and pray about volunteering to help in the
8:15 am Communion Service Religious Education program. The only qualification is
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 to have a love for Jesus and his children. The rest will
6:30 am—AA In Thanksgiving take care of itself.
8:15 am—ME Int. of Rudy & Goodness families
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME Int. of Mr. & Mrs. William Schultheis
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 We welcome into our Catholic community the
8:15 am—ME Int. of Mario B. Icban family following infants who were baptized in August:
5:30 pm—DF †Florence Gilroy
Sarah Fletcher, Audrina Peñaloza & Derek Williams
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
7:30 am—ME †Bibiana Demayo
9:30 am—ME †Flo Kloberdanz
11:00 am—LN †Richard F. Pestaño, Sr.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:30 pm—EC People of the Parish Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be next
Celebrants: AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Saturday, September 11th, 8:45 am—3:30 pm in the
Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Daily Chapel. There is a sign-up book available if you
Louis Newman wish to sign up for a specific time.
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Building fund
August donations:
$3,022.00
Please remember the following, their families and those who
care for them, in your prayers so that if it be God’s will they
may be restored to health.
Roger Bernabe, Felicia Boné, Mary Brunnhoelzl,
Reginaldo Cavada, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine
Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Kathy Glenwinkel,
Maya Hathaway, Regina Lucero, John McManus, Vic
Miranda, Rick Padilla, Jane Pisor, Evelyn Sefkow
NOTE—Names will be removed from the list after about four weeks
or upon notification from the individual or family. Names may be
re-listed upon request.
R.C.I.A.
An Invitation
If you are unbaptized or baptized in another faith
and wish to come into the Catholic faith...if you
are Catholic but have never been confirmed...or
if you are a returning Catholic...you are invited to
learn about the Mass, the sacraments, the Virgin
Mary, the saints and apostles, the Pope,
bishops, deacons, priests, and the role of lay
people in the Church. Inquire into the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults.
Classes begin on September 12th. Call Fr.
Mario at (858) 277-3863 or Mike Conroy at (858)
278-1507 to begin the process.
Upcoming ….
Deep Pit BBQ—September 5th, Our Lady of Light
Church in Descanso, CA. The barbecue includes live
entertainment, vendors, a raffle with prizes and great pit-
roasted beef. Admission is free! Come enjoy a fun day in
the country! For info go to: www.churchbarbecue.com.
Natural Family Planning—A series of four classes
starts on Wednesday, September 8th. The sympto-
thermal method is safe, effective (99.6%) and a bargain
($50). For more details, or to register, call Dave & Cheryl
Ross at 619-303-5053, email: davidandcheryl@cox.net.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
~~~~~~~~~READINGS FOR THE WEEK~~~~~~~~~
Mon: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7,12/Lk 6:6-11
Tues: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6,9/Lk 6:12-19
Wed: Mi 5:1-4/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16,18-23
Thurs: 1 Cor 8:1-7,11-13/Ps 139:1-3,13-14,23-24/Lk 6:27-38
Fri: 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-27/Ps 84:3-6,12/Lk 6:39-42
Sat: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13,17-18/Lk 6:43-49
Sun: Ex 32:7-11,13-14/Ps 51:3-4,12-13,17,19/1 Tm 1:12-17/
Lk 15:1-32
Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd
Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm.
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
BABYSITTING: Every Sunday during the 9:30 a.m. Mass
in the Preschool for infants and children up to four years
of age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161.
BIBLE SHARING (Sunday By Sunday): Monday mornings,
9:00-10:30 a.m. (On summer break).
BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us Mondays and Fridays at
3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel for a Divine Mercy
Devotion (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.
Please call Robin, (858) 277-3861 for more information
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
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 this club.
MEN’S 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 our lives and
grow in our faith. Prayer, discussion and donuts.
PRAYER MEETING: We invite you to 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.
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, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
information call (858) 277-3861.