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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

January 9, 2011
Baptism of the Lord Seniors’ Club
Thursday, January 13th, 10:30 a.m.
Pastor’s Corner ~
The Church celebrates today the BAPTISM OF THE Program: Raymond Francisco, pianist
LORD. It is much simpler to understand a child’s baptism
than to understand the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus did
not commit any sin that He should submit Himself to the
baptism of repentance performed by John. But He lined
up with sinners in order to take upon Himself the sins of
humanity, to lead us to repentance and the humility to
recognize our sinfulness. The baptism of Jesus is a
radical option and decision to embrace His mission and Lunch: Hamburger soup, salad, rolls
commitment to fulfill the plan of His Father, the salvation
of mankind. It is a one time event that has eternal
consequences in the lives of those who follow Him. His
decision to be baptized is saying “Yes” to giving up His
Let’s Get Digital
will to fulfill the Father’s will. An electronic version of the bulletin is now available
We say THANK YOU very much to the two creative and online at www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com. It can be
artistic ladies who worked hard for the Advent and enlarged, downloaded, or printed.
Christmas liturgical banners, which added color and
beauty to the meaning of the seasons. Thank you also to
all those who contributed time and talent in decorating 2011 Wall Calendars
the church for Christmas.
At the entrances of the church there are 2011 cal-
As was announced, the DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO endars featuring beautiful religious art, with all the
celebrates 75th ANNIVERSARY as a diocese this year. holy days listed. Please limit one per family.
We encourage everyone to pray the diocesan prayer not
only inside the Church but also in your personal prayers
because it does not only pertain to the Church but to
families and individuals as well. The prayer reminds us of Mass Intentions for the Week
our baptismal commitment to do our share in God’s
MONDAY, JANUARY 10
wonderful plan, that the blessings of God may be in us 6:30 am Communion Service
and in our loved ones. 8:15 am—ME †Rick Bernabe
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11
Please pray for the following, their
families and those who care for them:
6:30 am—ME Int. of Samantha Melanson
8:15 am Communion Service
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12
Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine Costa, 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Doug Farnum, Kathy 8:15 am Communion Service
Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Frances Hicks, Carolyn
Homewood, Mandy Homewood, Regina Lucero, Robert THURSDAY, JANUARY 13
Medina, Candida Perez, Evelyn Sefkow, John Trolinger 6:30 am—AA †Elizabeth Thomas
8:15 am Communion Service
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14
Religious Education 6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Luz Bernabe
Confirmation classes have begun for Catholic high
school students in 10th grade or higher who wish to SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
begin preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confir- 8:15 am—ME †John Larson
mation. If you have not registered, please stop by the 5:30 pm—LN †John & Michael Dowling
Ministry Center on Sundays, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
7:30 am—EC †Mary Jane Dabalack
Prayer Meeting 9:30 am—ME Int. of the Tom Pekny family
11:00 am—ME †Lionel “Vance” Duke
Thursday nights from 7:00- 8:30 pm in the Ministry Cen- 5:30 pm—ME People of the Parish
ter. All parishioners are invited to join us for prayer, song AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
and scripture. Come and celebrate with us. ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
Special Thanks
You may have noticed new
additions to our Christmas Nativity
scene in the church—a little
shepherd boy and a lamb. These
statues were a gift from the Marriage Encounter
Group. Sincerest thanks for their thoughtfulness
and generosity.
Around the Diocese
Marriage Encounter: Making a resolution to have a
better relationship in the New Year? Start by attending a
Marriage Encounter weekend, Jan. 28-30. Contact Mike
and Anita Barletta at 866-473-7730 or barfive@cox.net.
Natural Family Planning Classes: A series of four
classes begins Feb. 1st at the Diocese Pastoral Center.
For more info, call Dave & Cheryl Ross at 619-303-5053
or email davidandcheryl@cox.net.
Building Fund
December donations:
$6,889.00
Readings for the Week
Mon: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1-2,6-7,9/Mk 1:14-20
Tues: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2,5-9/Mk 1:21-28
Wed: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-4,6-9/Mk 1:29-39
Thurs: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-11/Mk 1:40-45
Fri: Heb 4:1-5,11/Ps 78:3-4,6-8/Mk 2:1-12
Sat: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8-10,15/Mk 2:13-17
Sun: Is 49:3,5-6/Ps 40:2,4,7-10/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34
SCRIP
The easy school fundraiser!
To register online, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com; Enter
enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. For administrator
approval call the school office at (858) 279-1882.
Once you’re approved, login and place your order. If
using Presto Pay (auto debit from checking account),
your order is complete. If paying by check or cash, print
out your online order form and bring it to the church or
school office with your payment by 9:00 am Friday of
each week. Your scrip cards will be ready for pick-up on
Friday of the following week.
Thank you to those parishioners who are already
supporting this program!
JANUARY 9, 2011
Lay Apostles for Jesus Christ
the Returning King
Second Tuesday of every month in the Music Room, 6:30-
8:00 p.m., for the rosary with the Luminous Mysteries. For
info, contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996.
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.
BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings,
9:00-10:30 a.m.
BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available.
CHILDCARE: Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. till noon in the
Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of
age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161.
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.
HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858)
278-9117.
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.
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.