ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

SAN DIEGO

November 27, 2016

First Sunday of Advent
Dear Parishioners:

Youth Outreach

This week we begin a new liturgical year by

entering into the season of Advent. During this season we
look forward in three ways: we look forward to a
celebration of the birthday of Christ on Christmas day;
we look forward to a new spiritual birth of Christ in our
lives; and we also look forward to the second coming of
Christ. During Advent, we place ourselves in union with
the people of the Old Testament by longing for the
coming of Christ, and we share their spirit of hoping and
longing for the coming of salvation into the lives of
Gods people.
The most common symbol during the season of
Advent is the Advent wreath. It is part of our longstanding Catholic tradition. However, the actual origins
are uncertain. There is evidence of pre-Christian
Germanic peoples using wreathes with lit candles during
the cold and dark December days as a sign of hope in the
future warm and extended-sunlight days of Spring. By the
Middle Ages, the Christians adapted this tradition and
used Advent wreathes as part of their spiritual preparation
for Christmas. The symbolism of the Advent wreath is
beautiful. The wreath is made of various evergreens,
signifying continuous life. The circle of the wreath, which
has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God,
the immortality of the soul, and the everlasting life found
in Christ. The four candles represent the four weeks of
Advent. A tradition is that each week represents one
thousand years, to sum to the 4,000 years from Adam and
Eve until the Birth of the Savior. Three candles are purple
and one is rose. The purple candles in particular
symbolize the prayer, penance, and preparatory sacrifices
and good works undertaken at this time. The rose candle
is lit on the third Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, which is the
Sunday of rejoicing, because the faithful have arrived at
the midpoint of Advent. The light again signifies Christ,
the Light of the world. The tradition of the Advent
Wreath is not reserved for Sundays at Church but I
encourage every family to make or purchase their own
and use it as a form of family prayer, perhaps before the
evening meal or before bed.
During the season of Advent we do penance in
preparation for the Christmas season. We try to better our
lives so that we might be more fully prepared to celebrate
the birth of Jesus. Therefore, I invite you to mark your
calendars for our parish celebration of the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, which will take place on Monday,
December 12th at 6:00 p.m. We will have a number of
priests from the neighboring parishes available that
evening to assist with this celebration.

The Youth Group and Young Adult Group are

planning an outreach to the homeless downtown
on December 7. They are requesting donations of
socks, jackets, blankets, toiletries and bottled
water. If you can participate in any way or would
like more information, contact Robin Keator at
619-922-7941.

Fr. Ed

DAFr. Daniel Anyanwu, EMFr. Ed McNulty

Family Movie Night

Our school is hosting a Family Movie Night on
Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the hall.
The movie is Polar Express. Kids can come in
their PJs and bring pillows and blankets to sit on.
(The 8th will be selling fleece blankets for $20.)
The movie is free, and treats and drinks will be
available for purchase. Come join the family fun!

Advent
Our parish Advent Penance service will be held on
Monday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the
church. Visiting priests will be available for
personal confession.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
7:00 amDA
Msr. Patrick ONeill
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
7:00 amEM Donors Intention
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
7:00 amEM
Mary Louise Gonzalez
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
7:00 amEM
Ron Allen
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
7:00 amEM Intentions of Starlet Waters
8:15 amEM
Thomas Ackerman
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
8:00 am
Donors Intention
5:30 pm
Lorraine Wahl
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
7:30 am
People of the Parish
9:30 am
Intentions of Craig & Anne Carter
5:30 pm
Int. of Karen, Tom & Chris Ditty

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

So, too, you also must be prepared,

for at an hour you do not expect,
the son of man will come.
MT 24:44

Monthly Schedule
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.
BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Ministry
Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.

Advent Challenge:
Spend time reflecting on what would you
change in your life if you knew your time was
close to an end. Resolve to make even a small
change or two today!
Liturgical Publications, Everyday StewardshipAdvent:
Reflections for the 2016 Season by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Advent App
Our Parish App will have a special Advent background
and a new button with Advent reflections for every
weekday during Advent.
The app can be downloaded for free by going to
www.myparishapp.com and selecting Apple Store or
Google Play Store.

Sick List
PLEASE PRAY for the following:

Ted Altman, Elina Arbesu, Jim Barrow, Susan

Castiglione, Jeffrey Espiritu, Maria Evetovich,
Dicken Hall, Daniel Herron, Annalisa Hurtado,
Peter Humiston, Robert Penna, Jane Pisor, Rich
Portugal, Helen Stewart, Mike Wolf

Lessons and Carols

The University of San Diego cordially invites you to
a festival of word and song to prepare for
Christmas. Admission is free.
Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m.
Held in Founders Chapel
For directions and parking information or other
information, call 619-260-7936.

Readings for the Week

Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
Next Sun:

Is 4:2-6/Mt 8:5-11
Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24
Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4:18-22
Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21,24-27
Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Is 30:19-21,23-26/Mt 9:3510:1,5-8
Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17/Rom 15:4-9/
Mt 3:1-12

BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00

p.m.
CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; 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.
HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know
needs Communion or other services because they are
homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-3861.
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 (619) 933-6677.
MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall. All
men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join. Contact
Curtis Carlson at 858-337-5768 .
MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the
Ministry Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scripture
readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in
the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn at (858)
278-0526.
R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for adults
seeking Baptism and for baptized adults seeking the sacraments
of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more info, call Mike Conroy
at 858-278-1507.
ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
Room. 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.
For more info, contact Deanie at 858-565-9597.
YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center
for both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP: Contact Karina at 858-602-8470
or by email: tijerina.karina@outlook.com

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