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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH May 20, 2012 Seventh Sunday of Easter

SAN DIEGO

Seniors Club
Thursday, May 24th, 10:30 a.m.

Pastors Corner ~
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Jesus ascended into heaven. He disappeared before our eyes but He never leaves us. He is present through His Holy Spirit, through the Sacraments, through the Priest, through Gods Word in the Bible, through the worshipping community which is the Church and through His creation in our world. His presence is manifested in many ways. He will never leave us as He promised, I will be with you until the end of the ages (Mt. 28:20).

Program: Hula Dancers Lunch: Orange chicken, rice, vegetables$5.00

Join the Experience of a Lifetime

The Knights of Columbus are having their Annual Membership Drive this weekend. Knights will be available after Mass to answer questions and to provide information. We urge the men of our Parish to take a few minutes to learn more about the worlds largest Catholic Family Fraternal Organization.

SPIRITUAL HARVEST
Congratulations to the children of our parish who have received First Communion on May 12, 2012. Today also many young people in the parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. We pray that the sacraments they receive will make them grow in their spiritual life and make them Christ-like.

Minister & Lector Schedule

The schedules for June are available. If you have any questions please call Kathi at (858) 277-3863 or email at stcolumbarectory@sbcglobal.net

WELCOME BISHOP CIRILO FLORES

St. Columba warmly welcomes MOST REVEREND CIRILO FLORES, Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego, who will celebrate the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation for the first time in our parish. He will be the successor of Bishop Robert Brom upon his retirement.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, MAY 21 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Mothers Day Novena TUESDAY, MAY 22 6:30 amME Int. of Donna DAlia 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 6:30 amAA Alice Root 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, MAY 24 6:30 amAA Int. of Evan Keller 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, MAY 25 6:30 am 8:15 amME Communion Service Donors Intention

Plants
Please do not water the plants in the church. We have a regular crew of helpers who tend the plants. They have found several plants with pots full of water. The standing water is a breeding ground for gnats. Please help us keep our plants healthy!

Tuition Assistance Fund

Thank you to our many generous parishioners and the St. Columba Mens Club who made it possible to help 17 families with their tuition this school year. Please continue to use the yellow envelopes found in the pews and in your monthly offering envelopes set. With the new year approaching, there are many new families who need your help. Thank you for your support of this worthwhile program!

Bulletin Board
Have you noticed the new bulletin board in the Hall? If your group has any flyers or photos they would like displayed, there is a basket in the back of the church to place them in. Please label your pictures with name and group, and whether you want them returned. For any questions, call Jane (619) 442-4826 or Susan (858) 2788360.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 8:15 amME Cheronna Williams 5:30 pmME Augustine Cyr SUNDAY, MAY 27 7:30 amRX Normand Dugas 9:30 amME Candy Lane 11:00 amMM Int. of Minyang Gutierrez 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, JB-Fr. Jim Boyd, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, MEFr. Mario Elias, MM-Fr. Michael Montoya, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 20, 2012

Monthly Schedule School News

The month of May is dedicated to Our Lady. Our 8th graders were on retreat last Wednesday as they prepare for graduation. We also celebrated our school year with a PTG Fine Arts Program and Ice Cream Social on Wedensday evening. A big Thank You to our hard-working PTG board and parents. This Friday we celebrate our grandparents with a continental breakfast, student performances and classroom visits. We close the day with our traditional Mass and May Crowning liturgy at 10:50 a.m. We invite all parishioners to join us on Friday, June 1st for our school Mass at 9:15 a.m., followed by Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until noon. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:303:30 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. CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Peggy Keller at 858-569-5996. 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.)

Buy Scrip after Mass!

Scrip cards are available for purchase after the Sunday morning Masses. We have a limited supply of Target, Walmart, Arco, Vons, Starbucks, and Amazon.com. This is an easy fundraiser for our school. Please stop by and pick up a card or two before you go shopping! Also, let us know where you like to shop and we can stock those cards for you.

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.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Ted Altman, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Marivie Choi, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Donya Espiritu, Marlen Forbes, Mary Golden, John Goldkamp, Dicken Hall, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Andy Le, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Eddie Martin, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Debbie Oliver, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Lisa Sawaya, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, James Sperbeck, Mary Taylor, Carmen Zuiga Villaseor, and Michelle Wadlow

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-7/Jn 16:29-33 Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11,20-21/Jn 17:1-11 Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68:29-30,33-36/Jn 17:11-19 Acts 22:30;23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11/Jn 17:20-26 Acts 25:13-21/Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20/Jn 21:15-19 Acts 28:16-20,30-31/Ps 11:4-5/Jn 21:20-25 Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34/1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13