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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH September 18, 2011 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, October 15th
The St. Columba Mens Club is sponsoring this adult-only event which will feature authentic German food, beer garden, German dancers, a raffle and much more. Child care will be provided by the Youth Group. Discounted tickets may be purchased after Masses on 9/25, 10/2 and 10/9 or in the school office. All proceeds will benefit the St. Columba School Tuition Assistance Fund. For more information, see flyer or contact Don Eklund at 858-277-1232 or deklund@san.rr.com.

Pastors Corner ~
THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL PART 2

What are the benefits of the new translation?

First, the new translation conveys more fully the rich biblical images and allusions in the Latin original. It also preserves the traditional theological terms that are important to pass down in our worship. Secondly, the new translation conveys a less conversational and a more noble tone that expresses greater reverence and humility in worship. The way we worship tells us about what we believe and how we view our relationship with God. The way we pray shapes our belief. As they say in Latin, Lex orandi, lex credendi - the law of prayer is the law of belief. We do not approach God like the way we talk to another human being in a casual manner. The new translation uses language that disposes us to recognize that we are encountering the presence of the all-holy God in the sacred liturgy, and that demands greater humility, reverence and gratitude. Thirdly, the new translation is an opportunity to catechize and educate the lay people on the deeper meaning of the liturgy. This will help us understand the Eucharist as the sacrificial memorial of Christs death on the cross, the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and the intimate union we have with our Lord in the Holy Communion. We will discuss the more specific parts of the Mass with changes in translation in the coming weeks. The new translation of the Mass can be reviewed online at the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), www.usccb.org/romanmissal.

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA sessions have just begun. Please join us in the Ministry Center after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. If you are considering coming into full communion with the Catholic faith or want more information about the Catholic faith, we welcome you with great joy. For more information, please call Mike Conroy at (858) 278-1507.

R.C.I.A.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amEM Intentions of Darryl Waddles 6:00 pm Intentions of Fatima devotees TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 6:30 amEM Intentions of Phyllis Gainer 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6:30 am Donors Intention 8:15 amAA Communion Service THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 6:30 amAA Walter Murray 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amEM Intentions of Barbara Ackerman SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:15 amEM Intentions of Thomas Ackerman 5:30 pmLN Lorraine Wahl SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7:30 amEC People of the Parish 9:30 amEM Ted Skotnicki 11:00 amEM Nellie Monroe 5:30 pmEC Romencio Gaviola
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

October 14-16, 2011 El Carmelo Retreat House-Redlands, CA

El Carmelo Retreat House is set amidst acres of rambling orange groves, within view of the San Bernardino Mountains. The theme of this years retreat is: The Theological Virtue of Charity. To register, please call Jeanette Allen (858) 279-1509 or Frances Ferrari (858) 278-7827.

Annual Womens Retreat

Reminders
Religious Education Classes begin next Sunday, September 25th. New Families Orientation to Parish, Saturday, September 24th, 10:00 am in the parish hall. C.O.L.F.S. speaker at next weekends Masses.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Thursday, September 22nd, 10:30 a.m.

Lunch: Gourmet salads, rolls, dessert Program: Banjo Joes Jazzbos

Seniors Club

Catholic Radio of San Diego

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Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. on KCEO-AM 1000

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 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 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. LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday 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 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 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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Feast Day Celebration
All are invited to attend this event on Sunday, September 25th at Santa Sophia Parish in Spring Valley. There will be a documentary video, a holy hour with the rosary and benediction, and an inspirational talk by Fr. Mario. Bishop Chavez will preside at the Mass. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be distributed to the needy. For more information, call 619-697-5958.

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Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Erlinda Castro Aquino, Joe Bachmeier, Esther Boatheng, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Sue Cooper, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Doug Farnum, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkay, Richard Hudjohn, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Francis Buddy Mitchell, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Charlotte Showalter, Myrna Singca, Pat Tausch, Michelle Wadlow, and Ron Zeunges

Fall FestivalGuardian Angels Parish, 9310 Dalehurst Road in Santee, will hold their annual Fall Festival October 7-9. The theme is Blast from the Past on Route 66. A weekend of game and craft booths, multicultural food, beer garden, grand raffle, live auction, and live music. Call the church office for more information at 619-448-1213 or visit www.guardianangelssantee.org.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1-6/Lk 8:16-18 Ezr 6:7-8,12,14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21 Eph 4:1-7,11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13 Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1-6,9/Lk 9:7-9 Hg 2:1-9/Ps 43:1-4/Lk 9:18-22 Zec 2:5-9,14-15/Jer 31:10-13/Lk 9:43-45 Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11/Mt 21:28-32