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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH October 23, 2011 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

World Mission Sunday

Today is World Mission Sunday. Envelopes are in the pews and at the back of church for this collection which helps more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Pastors Corner ~
THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL PART 7 SO WHAT WILL THIS NEW ROMAN MISSAL BRING TO US? Changes and challenges...
Just like any change, there will surely be challenges on the implementation of this new translation. For many years, we were used to responding with familiar words and phrases during the Mass, and now we have to say something different. But this is not the time to complain and lament of the changes, for there are good reasons why we have such things. Our leap of faith on this matter should lead us to a better way of celebrating the Mass which is the Source and Summit of our Christian faith. It may take years before we can truly make our hearts, minds and senses internalize this new translation, but as time goes by, we will slowly come to accept these changes and they become a regular part of our worship and life.

Danke Schoen!
A big thanks to the Mens Club for all their hard work in hosting the Oktoberfest. And thanks to all of you who supported our school by eating bratwurst, buying raffle tickets, drinking beer, and playing darts.

Online Giving
St. Columba Church is now offering online giving for your convenience. We use VANCO Services to process your electronic donations. You will be able to set up automatic or one-time debits from your checking/ savings accounts or use debit and credit cards. You may access the site either through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com Or through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html

Sacred music will follow the changes...

Together with the new words, phrases and sentences of our prayers and responses, their corresponding musical equivalents will logically follow the new translation and expressions. It was said that we pray and praise twice when we sing, so the choir will also have the challenge of leading the congregation to a meaningful worship enhanced by inspiring and uplifting music patterned after the new translation of the Roman Missal.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Diane Burnett TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 6:30 amME Dorothy Gainer 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 6:30 amAA Shawn Kavaney 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Antonio & Maria Juaner SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:15 amME Bonifacio & Sevilla Tamares 5:30 pmME Gracia & Nerlita Barrera SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:30 amME Natividad & Antonio Barrera 9:30 amME Int. of Marissa Goodson 11:00 amLN Gracita Cortes 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

Spiritual renewal through the Mass...

The new English translation provides an occasion for us Catholics to reflect on the meaning of the Mass. We have been familiar with the words of the Mass and sometimes we are mechanical in our responses in the Mass. Since the new translation brings us back to the biblical roots and the formal translation of the Mass, we may now enjoy the splendor of the liturgy and ponder on the meaning of what we say and do in the Mass, so that we might grow deeper in our communion with Jesus Christ in every Mass. It is an opportunity for spiritual renewal and catechetical instruction. Through this new translation, we may better understand the Holy Mass and its connection with Gods Word and the historical roots of our worship.

Go Green
St. Columba School has begun a recycling program. Drop off all your empty cans and plastic bottles at the large container near the outdoor lunch area, before or after the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. Sorry, no glass or newspapers accepted at this time.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 23, 2011

St. Columba Schools Mardi Gras Gala 2011

Saturday, November 19th Four Points Sheraton on Aero Dr. Dinner tickets: $40.00 $10K opportunity tickets: $100.00 This is St. Columba Schools biggest fundraiser of the year. For tickets call (858) 279-1882. Thank you for your support!

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

November schedules have been emailed. Paper copies are available in the sacristy. For questions call Kathi 858-277-3863/email: stcolumbarectory@sbcglobal.net.

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.

Novena of Masses for All Souls

Beginning Wednesday, November 2nd, we will have a novena of Masses. Envelopes are available in your offering envelopes set or at the back of church. Drop off at parish office or in the collection basket at Mass. Names of the deceased enrolled are placed on the altar during the novena.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Joe Bachmeier, Walt Becker, Esther Boatheng, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pilar Castillo, 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, Chita Gonzalo, Gaye Harkay, Richard Hudjohn, Cheryl Hunter, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Sumayya Mezgouri, Vic Miranda, Francis Buddy Mitchell, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Bob Riggs, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Charlotte Showalter, Myrna Singca, Michelle Wadlow, and Ann & Ron Zeunges

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2,4,6-7,20-21/Lk 13:10-17 Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1-6/Lk 13:18-21 Rom 8:26-30/Ps 13:4-6/Lk 13:22-30 Rom 8:31-39/Ps 109:21-22,26-27,30-31/Lk 13:31-35 Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16 Rom 11:1-2,11-12,25-29/Ps 94:12-13,14-15,17-18/ Lk 14:1,7-11 Mal 1:14-2:2,8-10/Ps 131:1-3/1 Thes 2:7-9,13/ Mt 23:1-12