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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH July 1, 2012 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO
We welcome into our Catholic family the following children who were baptized on June 24, 2012: Victoria David-Farinas Elizabeth Mercado Samantha Mercado Nathan Serrano John Temprendola

Pastors Corner ~
FROM THE WORD OF GOD God formed man to be imperishable (First Reading from the Book of Wisdom). This is our sublime identity and destiny. We are citizens of heaven and eternity. In the Gospel, Jesus healed the woman with hemorrhage and raised the daughter of Jairus back to life. Both these readings reveal the divinity of Jesus as the Divine Healer and Lord of Life. He came that we may have life in abundance. He became poor that we may become rich (Second Reading), giving us all the graces we need to become worthy children of God and heirs of his kingdom. ON THE FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM The USCCB recommended to all faithful in this country the fourteen days from June 21- July 4 to be dedicated to the Fortnight for Freedom. The dioceses and parishes are encouraged to highlight the importance of defending religious freedom through organized activities like adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, fasting, prayer, talks on this matter and other related activities. This period would constitute a great national campaign of teaching and witness for religious liberty. This is the Catholic Churchs response to the mandate of the governments Health and Human Science (HHS) department to the religious institutions that violates their sacred teachings and beliefs. The Fortnight for Freedom would want to ensure that this great country and great people would remain to be one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Peters Pence Collection

Thank you for your generous response to the Peters Pence Collection last weekend. If you havent done so, you may still return your envelope in this weekends collection.

Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group will meet on Monday, July 2nd, in the Ministry Center. We will not meet in August. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief of any kind, please come to our meeting or call Robin at 619-9227941. Any of the support team will be glad to speak with you any time.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JULY 2 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME In Thanksgiving TUESDAY, JULY 3 6:30 amME Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 6:30 amRK Junior Seau 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JULY 5 6:30 amRK Daniel & Bernard Sorahan 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JULY 6 6:30 am 8:15 amME Communion Service Josephine Schabowicz

St. Columba Goes to the Padres Game

Friday, July 20th, 7:05 p.m.
Join your fellow parishioners at a Padres games on Friday, July 20th. Sponsored by the St. Columba Mens Club. Tickets are $15; seats will be together in the Toyota Terrace. Tickets must be ordered and paid for before Monday, July 9th. Order tickets by calling Bob Horn at 619-843-8891. Orders will also be taken after all Masses on July 7/8.

Youth Group News

JULY 1stThe Youth Group will have their own version of the Olympics at youth group. Come and have fun participating in our Olympic Games. JULY 7thCar Wash! 9:00 am-1:00 pm, in the parking lot by the Ministry Center. We will be selling car wash tickets in the Parish Hall this weekend, July 1st. Tickets are only $5 for cars, $7 for trucks/vans.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 8:15 amME Ann Dolasinski 5:30 pmME Evie Carlson SUNDAY, JULY 8 7:30 amEC Buena Ragamat 9:30 amME Flo Kloberdanz 11:00 amME James Kennedy 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULY 1, 2012

Buy Scrip after Mass

New cards have been added! You can now purchase Subway, Einstein Bros., SmashBurger, and KFC. Scrip cards are available for purchase after the Sunday morning Masses. This is an easy fundraiser for our school. Please stop by and pick up a card or two before you go shopping!

Monthly Schedule
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.) 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 858-427-7178. 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.

Thank You!
The Martin family would like to thank Fr. Mario and the St. Columba community for all of their love, support and prayers during Eddies last three months and the day of his funeral. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers. Now we have an intercessor to help us all in our daily tasks. Love always, Paul & Pauli Martin & family

Fortnight for Freedom

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling for a Fortnight for Freedom14 days of fasting and prayer from June 21st to July 4th. Please pray and reflect upon our religious freedom and especially ask for God to guide the US Supreme court in rendering its decision regarding the HHS Contraception mandate. For questions, please contact marymoran777@yahoo.com. Mary Moran at

Online Giving
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

Usher/Greeter Training
There will be training for all interested in serving the parish in this ministry of hospitality in the church on Monday, July 9th, 7:00-8:00 pm. For all who are currently serving, for those who recently signed up at Sunday Mass, and for all who want to learn more about this important service.

Save the Plants!

Please do not water the plants in the church. We have a team of plant caretakers who tend to them regularly. They report that plants are being overwatered, which brings about mold, rot and gnats. Thank you!