ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

May 18, 2014
Fifth Sunday of Easter

DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED

Christian life is no guarantee that everything will be
sweet and smooth. Jesus himself warned all those
who would be followers to take up their crosses and
follow Him. In the gospel today, Jesus tells his disci-
ples, Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have
faith in God. Have faith also in me. If we handle life
alone, it is too heavy to bear. But with Jesus, we are
assured of divine help. Many biblical and practical
sayings encourage us not to worry but have faith in
God:


Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life,
what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what
you will wear. Who of you by worrying can add a sin-
gle hour to his life? For your heavenly Father knows
that you need these things.

But seek first his kingdom
and his righteousness, and all these things will be
given to you as well (Matthew 6:25,32-33)

In another part of the gospel, Jesus said, Come to me
all who labor and are heavily burdened and I will re-
fresh you(Matthew 11:28). Both the apostles Peter
and Paul put their trust in the love of God through
Christ as the foundation of their life and existence.
Paul wrote, I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me(Phil 4:13). Peter reminds us, Cast
all your cares upon the Lord for He cares for you(1
Peter 5:7).

During World War II, a brave woman who hid the
Jews from the Nazis was later caught and sent to the
concentration camp. Her courage comes from her
faith in God. She said, If you look at the world you
will be distressed. If you look within, you will be de-
pressed. But if you look at Christ, you will be at rest.
Pastors Corner
MONDAY, MAY 19
7:00 amME Novena for Mothers

TUESDAY, MAY 20
7:00 amME Mary Rudy

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
7:00 amEC Venancio Catindig

THURSDAY, MAY 22
7:00 amME Donors Intention

FRIDAY, MAY 23
7:00 amME Geleleo Berdonado
10:50 amME Grandparents

SATURDAY, MAY 24
8:00 amME Intentions of Evan Keller
5:30 pmME Lorraine Wahl

SUNDAY, MAY 25
7:30 amEC Richard Hudjohn
9:30 amME People of the Parish
5:30 pmME Dorothy Byrne

EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias
Mass Intentions for the Week
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Life in the Spirit Seminar
Thursday Nights
5/22 and 5/29
Ministry Center7:00 PM
Come and experience the power of the Holy Spirit.
No Fee - No Offering
Our windows tell a storythe spread of the Gospel
throughout the world. SECOND WINDOWSt. Paul
must be given second place in this goodly company for
Christ Himself said of him, This man is a chosen vessel
to me to carry my name among the nations (Acts 9:15).
In 35AD , the tent maker from Tarsus embarked on his
labors which led him through Asia Minor and Greece to
Rome where he suffered death by the sword. The book
in his hand reminds us of the thirteen great epistles that
came from his pen. (Italicized words refer to the sym-
bols seen in the window.)
Stained Glass Windows
Seniors Club
Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m.

Program: Anthony Ferrantino
California Missions
Lunch ($5): Orange Chicken
Theme: Luau
Confirmation Mass
Sunday, May 25th, 5:30 pm

Next Sunday our parish will joyfully
celebrate the Sacrament of Confirma-
tion. Please come and rejoice with
Bishop Chavez, our confirmation can-
didates, their families and sponsors
for the celebration of this sacrament.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 18, 2014
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
2nd Saturday, Daily Chapel, 8:30 am3:30 pm. Holy
Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:30-3:30
pm.

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.

BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 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 at 9:30 am in the Pre-
school; for infants and children up to four years of age.

CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information,
call Louise Holland at 619-316-7498.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays
at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a
reading from the diary of St. Faustina.)

GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP:
The 1st Monday, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center.
Call Robin at (858) 277-3861 for more information.

GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round
Table, Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731.

LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING
KING: 2nd Tuesday in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m.
Contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996.

MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Mu-
sic Room. All men of the parish are welcome and en-
couraged to join. Contact Ed Ancmon at 858-356-8111.

MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in
the MC. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.

PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scrip-
ture readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at
7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center.

R.C.I.A.: 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 info, call Mike (858) 278-1507.

ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in
the MR. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.

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 infor-
mation call (858) 277-3861.
Monthly Schedule

Teaching Hearts, Minds, and Souls!
If you have thought of giving your child the gift of a
Catholic education, now is the time to register for fall.
Tuition aid is available for early registration through
May 31st. For more information or to schedule a tour,
contact (858) 279-1882.



Box Tops for Education: Keep sending in your Box
Tops each Sunday! Its great to see how many parishion-
ers are supporting the school each week. Look for Box
Tops cut-outs on many household products. At this time
we are not accepting Labels for Education. Thank you.

SCRIP Program (Gift Cards): Year-round fund-
raiser. Go to: shopwithscrip and follow the steps to sign
up. Enter enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. Cards are
available for pickup in the school office.

eScrip: Go to escrip.com to register your VONS card
as well as other cards you shop/dine with in order to
earn points for St. Columba School. Online shopping
earns us points as well as dining at certain restaurants.
School News
Jolyn Blas, Jim Bowerman, Adeline Buzzell, Douglas
Byrne, Marilou Cabrera, Jan Chandler, Elizabeth De La
Cruz, Robert & Louise Dennin, Thomas Dunne, Pauline
Estrada, Cheryl Godwin-Do, David Hoover, Lee Howard,
Cheryl Hunter, Claudia Jarrell, Richard Mawson, Joe
McDougall, Arlene Nave, Doris Oliver, Pat Oliver, Earl
Patterson, Melinda Peters, Feliciana Rebujio, Steve Ro-
mero, Missy Studds, Julie Turek, Fr. John Van Deerlin,
Eileen Waters
PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill,
their families and those who care for them:
Readings for the Week
Mon: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-4,15-16/Jn 14:21-26
Tues: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13,21/Jn 14:27-31
Wed: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8
Thurs: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3,10/Jn 15:9-11
Fri: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-12/Jn 15:12-17
Sat: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1-3,5/Jn 15:18-21
Sun: Acts 8:5-8,14-17/Ps 66:1-7,16,20/1 Pt 3:15-18/
Jn 14:15-21
Retreat
Interested in becoming a sister or priest? Single men
and women ages 18-32 are encouraged to attend a re-
treat on Saturday, June 7th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St.
Therese Parish, 6016 Camino Rico, San Diego, CA
92120. Meet others your age, visit with priests and sis-
ters in your area and have a great time. RSVP by calling
858-490-8346.