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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

SAN DIEGO

January 1, 2012 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Pastors Corner ~
AS THE YEAR 2011 ENDS
We look back with GRATITUDE and THANKSGIVING For another year in life that we enjoyed; For the people that made our life meaningful; For the lessons in life that made us better persons; For all the graces we have received. We look back with REGRETS and LEARNING... For our sins and mistakes; For our carelessness and impulsiveness; For failing to see that in life we are not the ones in total control.

AS THE NEW YEAR 2012 BEGINS

We open ourselves to God in FAITH... That fear of the unknown should not ensnare us; That Jesus Christ our Lord is faithful to keep us in His care; For He is the same yesterday, today and forever. We open ourselves to a new BEGINNING and BLESSING... The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! So shall they invoke my nameI will bless them (Num. 6:22-27) TO ALL OF YOU PARISHIONERS OF ST. COLUMBA, I GIVE MY GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR ALL YOUR GOODNESS TO THE CHURCH. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL BLESS YOU WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, PEACE, JOY AND HOLINESS THIS NEW YEAR 2012.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JANUARY 2 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Int. of Ted Koehler TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 6:30 amME Int. of Delia Newcomer 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 6:30 amME Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 6:30 amME Int. of Bill Schultheis 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Pat Connolly SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 8:15 amME Elizabeth B. Santos 5:30 pmME Joseph Wilcox SUNDAY, JANUARY 8The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 amME Int. of Sergio Montez 9:30 amME Flo Kloberdanz 11:00 amRK People of the Parish 5:30 pmEC Elvira Cooper
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Confirmation Classes
It is now time to register if you are a Catholic high school student in grade 10 or higher who wishes to begin preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes are Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm beginning January 10, 2012. Class fee is $55.00. Bring your baptism certificate to register. For questions, call (858) 277-3861.

Many Thanks
Mary Connolly and family want to thank everyone who was part of Pats passing. It was a great comfort to us all. He will be missed. Love, and God Bless

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

JANUARY 1, 2012

~ Upcoming this Week ~

Grief & BereavementMon., 7:00 pm in the MC Mens ClubTuesday, 7:30 pm in the MR Prayer MeetingThursday, 7:00 pm in the MC Divine MercyFriday, 3:00 pm in the Chapel Mens Faith GroupSat., 8:45 am in the MC

Parish Office Closed

Monday, January 2nd. Regular Mass schedule. Have a safe holiday!

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. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-4277178. 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.

Online Giving
St. Columba Church is now offering online giving for your convenience. We use VANCO Services to process your electronic donations. You can set up automatic or one-time debits from your checking/savings accounts or use debit and credit cards. If you feel uncomfortable not dropping something in the collection basket, there are purple slips in the pews you can use to indicate youve given online. Donate through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html Or you may access the site through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com

We welcome into our Catholic community Gabriel Carbajal-Garcia, who was baptized in December.

Work Party
Saturday, January 14th, 8:00 am-12 noon
Help us fix up our church property. All skill levels welcome. You will be treated to a continental breakfast and lunch.

Mass Intentions
If you have a special date on which youd like have a Mass intention, its best to reserve it as far ahead of time as possible.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: 1Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28 1 Jn 2:293:6/Ps 98:1-3,6/Jn 1:29-34 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1,7-9/Jn 1:35-42 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100:1-5/Jn 1:43-51 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-15,19-20/Mk1:7-11 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-6,9/Jn 2:1-11 Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:2,7-8,10-13/Eph3:2-3,5-6/ Mt 2:1-12