ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

August 24, 2014
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Elizabeth Ainsworth, Carlos Amaya, Mark Arbesu, Kayla
Bernabe, Peter Blewett, Michael Blocher, Douglas Byrne,
Marilou Cabrera, Ruby Convento, Elizabeth De La Cruz,
Robert & Louise Dennin, Rose Diamond, Karan Ditty, Mark
Evetovich, Sr., Cheryl Godwin-Do, Lee Howard, Ted Hoyt,
Karen Hughes, Stephanie Lacemski, Long Le, Liam
Macaraeg, Marjean McGrew, Richard Mawson, Albert Nave,
Marie Nguyen, Doris Oliver, Pat Oliver, Earl Patterson,
Melinda Peters, Marge Riggs, Steve Romero, Madonna
Salunga, Missy Studds, Sam Suyao, Divina Villar, Eileen Wa-
ters
PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill,
their families and those who care for them:
MONDAY, AUGUST 25
7:00 am Rita Anthony

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
7:00 am Donors Intention

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
7:00 am Candy Lane

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
7:00 am Shawn Kavaney

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
7:00 am Kevin Sharp

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
8:00 am Willie Anderson
5:30 pm James Ditty

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
7:30 am People of the Parish
9:30 am Gene Ripley
5:30 pm Rita Pint
Mass Intentions for the Week
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Our parking lot will be resealed this week, August 25-29
and will be closed. If you visit the church or rectory, you
may park in the lot across the street.
Parking Lot Repairs
R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

This ancient rite has been a part of the Catholic Church
for centuries. It prepares persons to be received into the
Catholic faith.

Have you been away from church practice?

Are you seeking a church to call your own?

Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith?

Do you want to become Catholic and wish to be bap-
tized, confirmed or receive the eucharist?

Then the R.C.I.A. program is for you!

Classes begin Sunday, September 7th. Register now!

For information, contact Mike Conroy: (858) 278-1507
Enrolling Now! If you have thought of giving your
child the gift of a Catholic education, now is the time to
register for fall. We are still accepting enroll-
ments. Ask how you can receive a new family
discount! For more information or to schedule a tour
contact (858) 279-1882.
St. Columba School Registration
Our Prayer Group that meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm
will change the venue this week onlyjoin us in the
chapel instead of the Ministry Center.
Prayer Group
We are looking for someone who has marketing experi-
ence to advise us in developing a campaign to promote
our school and church to surrounding neighborhoods. If
you could help, contact the rectory: 858-277-3836.
Marketing Help
Please contact the rectory if you are a doctor or RN. We
would like to maintain a list in case of an emergency dur-
ing Mass or parish events.
Is There a Doctor in the House?
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 24, 2014
Readings for the Week
Mon: 2 Thes 1:1-5,11-12/Ps 96:1-5/Mt 23:13-22
Tues: 2 Thes 2:1-3,14-17/Ps 96:10-13/Mt 22:23-26
Wed: 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18/Ps 128:1-2,4-5/Mt 23:27-32
Thurs: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-7/Mt 24:42-51
Fri: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2,4-5,10-11
Sat: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Ps 33:12-13,18-21/Mt 25:14-30
Sun: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6,8-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27

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.

Tuition Assistance Fund: Thank you to all who sup-
port St. Columba Schools tuition assistance fund on a
regular basis. With the funds we collected this past fiscal
year, we will be able to help 15 families for the 2014-
2015 school year! Funds collected now will help families
in the 2015-2016 school year.

BINGO: Join us Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy
a hot cooked meal from the snack bar (open 5:00-8:00
pm). Play for as little as $12.00!

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.

SCRIP Program: Year-round fundraiser. Go to: shop-
withscrip.com and follow the steps to sign up. Enter
enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. Cards are available for
pickup in the school office. Scrip will be available
after all the Masses beginning September 6th.
School News
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, except in
July & August.

BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 am in the
Ministry Center (except in July & August).

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 encour-
aged 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 gather-
ing 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
Religious Education
Register now for the Fall session. Come to the Ministry
Center on Sundays, 8:30 am1:00 pm. Children regis-
tering for the first time MUST bring a Catholic baptismal
certificate.

Sunday Classes begin September 21st
Preschool (ages 3-4) & Kinder: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am
Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45-12:00 pm

Tuesday Classes begin September 23rd
Confirmation I & II: Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm

Fees: $60.00 - one child; $ 100.00 - two children;
$ 125.00 .00 - for 3 or more in one family.

Are you interested in volunteering to help in the Reli-
gious Education program? Not sure if you are able? The
only qualification you need to have is a love for Jesus
and his children. The rest will take care of itself. Please
think and pray about this. WE NEED YOUR GIFTS! Call
Robin for more information at (858) 277-3861 or (619)
922-7941, or email robin.keator@yahoo.com