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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH June 26, 2011 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
This is the bread come down from heaven!

SAN DIEGO

Join the Choir

Do you love singing? Do you sing in your car? Do you sing in the shower? Why not consider joining one of the St. Columba choirs? Contact Pat Dalton at 858-2773006 about volunteering your time and talent in one of the choirs.

Pastors Corner ~
SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
This Sunday is the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. This is no other than the Eucharist, the Holy Mass which is the source and summit of Catholic life and faith. The Catholic Church has taught for more than 2000 years that Jesus is truly present in the Mass. The following will help us strengthen our faith in the REAL PRESENCE of Christ in the Mass. 1. The Old Testament food in the desert, called manna, prefigures the Eucharist. 2. Jesus, at the Last Supper, gave us His Body and Blood in the form of bread and wine. 3. In the gospel, we read that Jesus multiplied the bread to feed the multitude. 4. In the Second Reading today, Paul, talking about the first-century Christians gathered in worship, connects the bread and cup at their gathering to the Body and Blood of Christ. 5. John 6 speaks in detail about the Bread from heaven, which is the Flesh and Blood of Christ. It is to be the Food for the life of the world. 6. The Eucharistic miracles in many parts of the world prove that the bread became real flesh and the wine real blood. 7. Many saints and martyrs lived and died for their faith in the real presence of Jesus in every Eucharistic celebration. We become what we eat. If we eat the Flesh and drink the Blood of Christ in the Eucharist with fervent faith, sincere love, and strong hope, we will be like Him in glory.

Feast of the Sacred Heart

On Friday, July 1st, at 11:00 a.m., a special Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be celebrated by Bishop Gilbert Chavez at St. Columba. A reception will follow in the Hall; a donation of $12 is requested to help defray food costs. For more information, call Bertha Peniche at 858-492-9838.

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

July schedules have been emailed. Paper copies are also available in the sacristy. For questions call Kathi 858-277-3863/email: stcolumbarectory@sbcglobal.net.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JUNE 27 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Novena for Fathers TUESDAY, JUNE 28 6:30 amME Int. of Manuel & Ma. Loreto Antonio 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JUNE 30 6:30 amAA Paul Almryde 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JULY 1 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Linda Jean Joyce 11:00 am Sacred Heart Mass SATURDAY, JULY 2 8:15 amME Verna Keller 5:30 pmLN Lorraine Costa SUNDAY, JULY 3 7:30 amEC Matthew Hicks 9:30 amME Flo Kloberdanz 11:00 amME Doris Roberts Wells 5:30 pmME People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

Peters Pence
Next week we will take up the Peters Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.

Mens Faith Group

On Saturday, July 2nd, all men of the parish are invited to attend our informal spiritual gathering at 8:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center.

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Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Linda Amick, Elina Arbesu, Hannah Barroso, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Hermilito Catane, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Sue Cooper, Jim Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Lucy Doherty, Paul & Rita Doman, Doug Farnum, Toni Gaylord, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkey, Richard Hudjohn, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Candida Perez, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Maria Seabourne, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, Dennis Taylor, Lois Wadlow, Michelle Wadlow, and Arnold Woodbury.

JUNE 26, 2011

Catholic Radio of San Diego

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Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 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): No class during the summer; will resume in September. 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. 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. HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858) 278-9117.

Welcome Maryknoll Sisters!

This weekend, three Maryknoll sisters are visiting St. Columba to speak at all the Masses about their mission experiences. The Maryknolls serve in 29 countries, as teachers, doctors, nurses, social workers, theologians, and many other roles. They work with youth, women, migrants and AIDS patients. Please welcome them this weekend.

All parishioners 50+ are invited to join the St. Columba Seniors Club. Each month we have luncheons in the church hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Its a nice way to meet other church seniors and enjoy a day out. You also get top-notch entertainment.

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, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.

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Childrens Choir of Paris (ages 10-14 years) will present a concert at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1945 Illion St., on Sunday, July 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. Free-will offering.

Beginning ExperiencePrince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside is offering a weekend retreat, July 15-17, to help widowed, divorced and separated persons move beyond the pain of loss. A trained team of peers lead participants through a healing and growth experience. For further information, call Cathy at 619-222-9093 or Maureen at 619-447-0622.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Gn 18:16-33/Ps 103:1-4,8-11/Mt 8:18-22 Gn 19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3,9-12/Mt 8:23-27 Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Gn 22:1-19/Ps 115:1-6,8-9/Mt 9:1-8 Dt 7:6-11/Ps 103:1-4,6-8,10/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30 Gn 27:1-5,15-29/Ps 135:1-6/Lk 2:41-51 Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2,8-11,13-14/Rom 8:9,11-13/ Mt 11:25-30