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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH July 8, 2012 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

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 this weekend.

Pastors Corner ~
THE PROPHET
We hear the names Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Hosea, Baruch, Malachi and Daniel among many names from the biblical readings in the Mass. They are prophets, Gods spokespersons. They are ordinary people chosen by God himself and empowered through His Spirit to speak His message to His people. The common things about prophets are: they are reluctant and feeling unworthy to represent God; they were empowered by Gods Spirit to see visions and able to utter future events and divine actions; with their messages they run against authorities and are often rejected by those who do not accept Gods will, to the point of shedding blood in martyrdom for the cause of the faith. In todays readings, Ezekiel, Paul and Jesus who are real prophets in their own time and place, tell us of the difficulties of a prophets life. Ezekiel was sent to a rebellious people, Paul laments about his personal weaknesses and Jesus was not believed and accepted by his own people. It is not an easy task to work for God, for the devil also works tirelessly in peoples lives. A prophet perseveres in his mission, trusting that God will see the victory of His servant against evil and all difficulties. In our time, bishops and priests are modern day prophets who speak out Gods will especially when the secular authorities act against faith and morality. This is a responsibility for them who were entrusted the office of teachers of faith and morality. In many cases where there is no true freedom of religion, modern day prophets end up giving all they have, including their lives for the sake of the message of truth and salvation. But what they lose on earth is not comparable to what they find in heaven, for God found them worthy of the crown of life. He welcomes them as He calls them good and faithful servants.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially:
Jordy Adamski, Trisha Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Ted Altman, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Marivie Choi, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Donya Espiritu, Marlen Forbes, Mary Golden, Dicken Hall, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Emma Kim, Andy Le, Macario Madrigal, Sue McGee, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Debbie Oliver, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Isaias Refina, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, James Sperbeck, Mary Taylor, Carmen Zuiga Villaseor, Michelle Wadlow, Christy Walton, Robert Whitworth, and Ron Zeunges

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JULY 9 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Nadeau family TUESDAY, JULY 10 6:30 amME Robert Petrie 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JULY 12 6:30 amAA Anthony Conee 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JULY 13 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Serafin Santos SATURDAY, JULY 14 8:15 amME Michael Salazar 5:30 pmME Lorraine Wahl SUNDAY, JULY 15 7:30 amME Gene Nocon 9:30 amME Michael Salazar 11:00 amRK Serafin Santos 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Book Signing
Friday, July 13th
Katrina Zeno is having a book-signing at Pauline Books & Media at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 13. Katrina Zeno is an international speaker and coordinator of the John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ. Katrina cohosted a 13-part series on EWTN on Pope John Paul IIs "Theology of the Body" and she is the author of 3 books including Discovering the Feminine Genius. For more information, please contact Pauline Books & Media at 858-565-9181.

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JULY 8, 2012

Youth Mass Next Sunday

Every third Sunday at the 5:30 Mass, the youth of our parish participate in the Mass as ushers, lectors and eucharistic ministers. If you would like to join one of these ministries, please contact Robin Keator at (858) 277-3861.

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.

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.

Bake Sale Sunday, July 15th

Sponsored by Culture of Life Ministry After 7:30 & 9:30 Masses

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

Next Saturday, July 14th is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Daily Chapel, 8:45 am-3:30 pm. There is a sign-up book in the chapel if you wish to attend at a specific time.

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.

Natural Family Planning

Four classes on the Sympto-thermal method begin on Thursday, July 26th. NFP is safe, effective (99.6%) and inexpensive ($50/couple). To register, contact Dave & Cheryl Ross at 619-303-5053 or e-mail them at: davidandcherylross@gmail.com.

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
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