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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH March 4, 2012 Second Sunday of Lent

SAN DIEGO

Remember!
Next weekend Daylight Savings Time begins. Make a note to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night.

Pastors Corner~
TRANSFIGURATION: LOOKING BEYOND SUFFERINGS
The Church encourages us this season of Lent to pray more, do some sacrifices and be more charitable. These are the pillars of our Lenten observance. We know very well that these are rooted and connected to Jesus own prayer and fasting for forty days, in order to prepare for his self-giving mission - to suffer and die for the people He loved. Because of these practices, Lent is commonly perceived as a time of sacrifice and selflessness, connected to Christs own example. No pain, no gain, as we simply put it. The glory and triumph of Christ passes through suffering and death. The transfiguration of Jesus reminds us that suffering is not our destiny. It is just a means to reach our glorious state. Our temporary and earthly sufferings are nothing compared to the glory that is to be revealed in Christ, and his transfiguration is a foretaste of this heavenly glory. This Transfiguration experience gives strength to our faith and hope that God will give us this same destiny and we will have glorified bodies in eternity.

Annual Lenten Collection

Next weekend, has been designated for the 2012 Annual Lenten Collection. Special envelopes will be available for the collection which supports the works of Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Africa and the Church in Latin America. Please prepare to respond generously to this worthy collection.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Dn 9:4-10/Ps 79:8-9,11-13/Lk 6:36-38 Is 1:10,16-20/Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23/Mt 23:1-12 Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6,14-16/Mt 20:17-28 Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 16:19-31 Gn 37:3-4,12-13,17-28/Ps 105:16-21/ Mt 21:33-43,45-46 Mi 7:14-15,18-20/Ps 103:1-4,9-12/Lk 15:1-3,11-32 Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

I would like to reiterate the value of our participation in the mission of Christ and the Church through our support of the Annual Catholic Appeal. As we are called to be more charitable during this season of Lent, let us walk the extra mile and do sacrifice by being more generous to our diocesan programs. Your help will be rewarded a hundredfold and you will extend the saving and loving work of Christ to those in need not only of spiritual guidance and nourishment but also material assistance.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, MARCH 5 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Priests Intention TUESDAY, MARCH 6 6:30 amME Jeanne Angel 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, MARCH 8 6:30 amAA Priests Intention 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, MARCH 9 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Gracia & Nerlita Barrera SATURDAY, MARCH 10 8:15 amME Priests Intention 5:30 pmME Lorraine Wahl SUNDAY, MARCH 11Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 amME Robert Ancmon 9:30 amME Int. of Sergio Montez 11:00 amRK Jaime Pascua 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Easter Flowers
You may wish to make a $10 donation to have lilies placed on the altar for Easter in memory or honor of a family member or friend. Please use the special flower envelope in the pews for your donation.

Wednesday, March 7th 6:00 p.m.

Join us in the Parish Hall for the second of four Wednesdays during Lent for a simple supper of soup and bread, followed by a talk by Fr. Mario.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 4, 2012

Seniors Club
Thursday, March 8, 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Irish stew, salad, rolls, dessert Program: Irish Songs Theme: St. Patrick Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Marlen Forbes, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Andy Le, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, James Sperbeck, Mary Taylor, and Michelle Wadlow

Explorer Day...
A six-hour discernment experience for men interested in learning more about priestly ministry on Sat., March 17th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact your parish pastor for more information.

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. Next Sunday, March 11th, 8:00-11:00 am. Sponsored by the St. Columba School PTG. Cost: $5.00/person. Opportunity drawing. Proceeds to benefit St. Columba School. Thank you for your ongoing support! 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.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday, March 10th, 8:45 am-3:30 pm Daily Chapel Adoration is the second Saturday of each month in the Daily Chapel. There is a sign-up book in the chapel if you wish to sign up for a specific time to attend.

~ Upcoming ~
Teacher Job FairProspective elementary and
high school teachers will have an opportunity to speak with principals and representatives from the Catholic schools of the Diocese of San Diego on Sat., March 10th, 9 a.m to noon, at Cathedral High School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Rd. Applications available at www.diocese-sdiego.org. couples who feel conflict, anger, disillusioned or frustrated in their marriage. To register for the March 16-18 program, call 951-259-9474 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

RetrouvailleRetrouvaille is a program for married