ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

February 13, 2011

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Save the Date
Pastor’s Corner ~ The St. Columba 6th graders are hosting a
Spaghetti Dinner in the hall on Saturday, February
OUR CHOICES, GOD'S WISDOM, 26th, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join
AND THE PERFECTION OF THE LAW us for a delicious dinner while helping to support
our 6th grade camp fundraiser.
Our God is the God of freedom. He treats us as matured
beings, capable of choosing what we think is good for us.
But being fallen in nature, human beings sometimes make
bad choices with bad consequences. Our choices have Altar Server Training
consequences, not only in this life but sometimes eternally.
The First Reading today gives us choices of life and death, Training starts soon. All boys and girls 4th grade and
good or evil, fire or water, and many other choices to older are invited. For more information, call Mr. Baxter at
exercise our freedom, and with the choices come the (760) 591-7873.
consequences. The Second Reading, however, reminds us
that to be able to choose something that will bring eternal
happiness, we just don't rely on human wisdom but on Souper Big Thanks!
God's wisdom that sees deeper, further and clearer than our
Thanks to all who contributed to our Souper Bowl of
limited human understanding and perception. Clearly, we Caring last Sunday. The St. Columba Youth Group
need God's guidance and enlightenment, that is, God's collected $794.61 for Matthew 25. Thanks for your
wisdom, to walk the right path and constantly choose what generosity!
leads to eternal life.
The Gospel clarifies the deeper meaning of God's
commandments. There was in the time of Jesus in Palestine
among the religious leaders a shallow and sometimes
external adherence to the law of Moses in the Old
Testament. Jesus was misunderstood to be a law-breaker in
his interpretation of the law, which was different from that Mass Intentions for the Week
of the religious leaders of his time. Now He explains in this
gospel the deeper and correct way of understanding and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14—Valentine’s Day
interpreting the law. First, killing the body is a grave sin, 6:30 am Communion Service
but also the attack on the dignity of a person by using bad 8:15 am—LN †Flo Kloberdanz
words and judgment can be equally as grave as killing the TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
body, both of which are liable to merit serious punishment. 6:30 am—EC †Lolita Antonio
Secondly, adultery starts with evil and malicious intentions 8:15 am Communion Service
that even if it was not carried out externally, the interior
malice already constitutes grave sin. There is a long list of WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
these grave sins from human interiority. Jesus emphasizes 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
that the perfection of God's law should always come from 8:15 am Communion Service
the purity of the heart and not just external compliance. We
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
have to understand the WHY of the law even before we do, 6:30 am—AA Int. of Mary & Greg Rodriguez
or not do, the HOW and WHAT of it. 8:15 am Communion Service
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Welcome New Parishioners! 6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Denise Daly
_____ New Registration SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
_____ Change of address and/or phone 8:15 am—ME †Felix Garcia
_____ Registered but need offering envelopes 5:30 pm—ME Int. of Philip Pabian
Name_____________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
7:30 am—EC †Bill & Lucille Bertsch
Address___________________________________
9:30 am—ME Int. of Rosie Mirabal
City________________________ Zip___________ 11:00 am—ME †Albert Echevarria
5:30 pm—ME People of the Parish
Phone_____________________________________
Place in collection basket or mail to parish office. AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Readings for the Week
Mon: Gn 4:1-15,25/Ps 50:1,8,16-17,20-21/Mk 8:11-13
Tues: Gn 6:5-8;7:1-5/Ps 129:1-4/Mk 8:14-21
Wed: Gn 8:6-13,20-22/Ps 166:12-15,18-19/Mk 8:22-26
Thurs: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-23,29/Mk 8:27-33
Fri: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/Mk 8:34-9:1
Sat: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-5,10-11/Mk 9:2-13
Sun: Lv 19:1-2,17-18/Ps 103:1-4,8,10,12-13/
1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48
Please pray for the following, their families and
those who care for them ~
Peter Almryde, Linda Amick,
Beatrice Blackowalk, Felicia Boné,
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat
Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine
& John Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Lucy
Doherty, Fran Dowling, Doug Farnum, Toni Gaylord,
Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Maya Hathaway,
Richard Hudjohn, Regina Lucero, Fr. Frank Mannion,
John McManus, Robert Medina, Rick Padilla, Candida
Perez, Pablito Rivera, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Marge
Schelly, Evelyn Sefkow, John Trolinger
Presidents’ Day
The rectory will be closed on Monday, February 21st
in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Youth Mass
Next Sunday, February 20th, the Youth Group
will assist at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. They will sing
in the choir, and serve as lectors and ushers.
Around the Diocese
Ecumenical Grand Ultreya: Saturday, Feb. 19th, at
Mission San Diego de Alcala. Catered lunch ($5) at
11:30 a.m., Ultreya at 1:00 p.m. Reserve your luncheon
by Feb. 14th by contacting Judy Anderson, 619-286-
1208 or jmanderson38@sbcglobal.net.
Divine Mercy Conference: March 4th & 5th at Mission
San Antonio de Pala. Opening Mass at 7:00 p.m. on
Friday, followed by Rosary and Chaplet meditations led
by Fr. Mario Elias with music by Donna Lee and John
Grassadonia. To register, call 619-276-6637 or go to
www.SDdivinemercy.org.
FEBRUARY 13, 2011
Let’s Get Digital
An electronic version of the bulletin is available online
at www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com. It can be
enlarged, downloaded, or printed.
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.