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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH October 30, 2011 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
POSITION, RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY From todays first reading and the Gospel comes the important lesson of Stewardship, that God entrusted to us not only life and treasure but positions of power and responsibility. Jesus was angry at the fact that the Scribes and Pharisees, the religious leaders of his time who have the power and authority on the Word of God, did not lead the people toward God but led them astray by their bad examples. Just like the word of God spoken through the prophet Malachi, God will demand accountability from those He has entrusted with responsibility and power. We enjoy positions of power and authority, but we should never forget the great responsibilities that come with them, especially the responsibility to use the power and positions for the good of others and ultimately for the salvation of souls. REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEPARTED For Roman Catholics, November is not just a month for the saints. It is also the month to remember our beloved departed. While any day is a good day to remember the dead (by offering prayers and visiting their burial places), the month of November reminds us of the Mystery of Communion of Saints. This means that in the one family of God, the living and the dead are still spiritually connected, not in the way Halloween stories tell us, but united in the common direction of eternal salvation. The Saints in heaven (Church Triumphant), the souls in Purgatory (Church Suffering), and the believers on earth (Church Militant) are all part of the Family of God. This means that we who are alive pray for the dead that they may be purified of their sins and admitted into their heavenly home. We believe also that the souls of the departed, whether they are enjoying eternal bliss or still suffering in purgatory, pray for us on earth that we may be victorious against sin and be admitted to heaven when our heavenly Father calls us home.

(Holy Day of Obligation)

The Mass schedule for All Saints Day will be: 6:30, 8:15, 9:15 am & 6:00 pm (No vigil Mass on October 31st)

All Saints Day

Novena of Masses for All Souls

Beginning Wednesday, November 2nd, we will begin 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.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Donors Intention TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1All Saints 6:30 amME Ricardo F. Pestano, Sr. 8:15 amME Leona Jagels 9:15 amME Hermelito Catane 6:00 pmME Christena Bruno WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2All Souls 6:30 amAA All Souls 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6:30 amAA All Souls 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME All Souls 9:15 amME School Mass SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 8:15 amME All Souls 5:30 pmME Int. of Manuel Antonio, Jr. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 7:30 amME Wendell A. Shoberg 9:30 amME All Souls 11:00 amLN Donors Intention 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

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!

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 30, 2011 Scrip available for purchase daily!

The school office has scrip available MondayFriday. No more waiting! We have Target, Walmart, Kohls, Vons, Albertsons & more. Its an easy way to support St. Columba School!

Automated Giving
To strengthen stewardship, caring for and sharing Gods gifts and family as disciples of Christ, we request that you consider utilizing a new and easier way to support our parish...Automated Giving. What is Automated Giving? An alternative means of support for St. Columba Church instead of using envelopes. You may now make your contributions directly from your checking or savings account or with a credit card. There is NO COST to you to participate in the program. What are the benefits to me? 1. This program allows you to plan your giving in the same way you budget your other financial commitments. 2. You no longer have to be concerned about making up missed offertory donations when you are out of town, on vacation, ill, etc. 3. You can easily adjust the amount of your donation (up or down) through the secure website. 4. You no longer need to write a check and search for an envelope every week. 5. By using a credit card your donations will help you increase your credit card bonus incentives. I feel uncomfortable about not having something to physically drop in the collection basket. What should I do? Special donation slips are available in the pews for those enrolled in the program to be dropped into the collection basket, should you wish.

Scrip during Sunday coffee and donuts!

Stop by the hall after the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses to purchase select gift cards like Walmart, Target, Arco, and Vons.

New Ministers
A training meeting for new Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers will be held on Monday, November 7th, at 6:30 pm in the church.

Prayer Meeting
On Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. a prayer meeting is held in the Ministry Center. All parishioners are invited to join us for prayer, song and scripture. Come and give glory and praise to God. We welcome your prayer petitions. Simply fill out the yellow form and drop it in the box at the back of the church. We will read them and pray for them on Thursdays and throughout the week.

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.

How do I enroll?
Simply go to our parish website at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html or go to: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com For questions, call the parish office (858) 277-3863.

Be Safe
To keep our homes safe and to comply with recent State law, the St. Columba Mens Club is offering to install carbon monoxide detectors in parishioners homes. The cost is $20.00, which includes the detector and installation. For more info, call: 619-933-3377. Donations to the Mens Club for other benevolent functions welcome.

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, Vic Miranda, 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 11:29-36/Ps 69:30-31,33-34,36/Lk 14:12-14 Rv 7:2-4,9-14/Ps 24:1-6/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12 Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5-11 Rom 14:7-12/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/Lk 15:1-10 Rom 15:14-21/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 16:1-8 Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27/Ps 145:2-5,10-11/ Lk 16:9-15 Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18/Mt 25:1-13