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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH August 14, 2011 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
Faith and Love Make a Real Christian It is easy to use the name Christian simply because one is baptized or has professed faith in Jesus Christ. But it takes more than a name and profession of faith on the lips to become a real Christian in practice. The true believers everyday life should make Gods presence and work visible and felt in the world. There are others who are not identified as Christians in name, but their lives are proof of their belief in the goodness of God. The Canaanite woman in todays gospel is a good example of this truth. The Poor Woman Evangelizes Us In the Gospel today, the Canaanite woman, who is not among Gods chosen people, emerged as a true believer who convinced Christ of her faith in God and love for her daughter. She endured all the insults and harsh words from Christ himself and with humility and persistence begged for help. Jesus was amazed at her great faith that led to the healing of her daughter. Instead of Christ preaching to the woman, this poor peasant woman taught us all to persevere in faith, endure challenges and believe that the love of God is for all people of goodwill. God reads the heart and sees deeper into our being rather than just looking into our social and external qualities and affiliations. MY APOLOGY Last weekends bulletin had an error in the Pastors corner. The statement FAITH controls and paralyzes us should have read as FEAR controls and paralyzes us and prevents us from being creative.

Got Little Ones?

St. Columba offers free childcare during Sunday morning Masses. We accept infants and toddlers through age five. We have plenty of toys and games to keep them busy and entertained while parents attend Mass.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME James & Martin Quinn TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 6:30 amME Cheronna Marie Williams 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 6:30 amAA Ramon Reyes 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Ralph Sheehy SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 8:15 amME Int. of Hugo Arbesu 5:30 pmDF Int. of the Tom Pekny family SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 7:30 amEC People of the Parish 9:30 amME Int. of Jane & Mike Pisor 11:00 amME Charles Monroe 5:30 pmME Maria Mendizabal
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

Work Party!

The Mens Club and Mens Faith Group are sponsoring another Work Party on Saturday, August 27th. Kick-off time is 8:00 a.m. All adult women and men welcome.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Rv 11:19;12:1-6,10/Ps 45:10-12,16/1 Cor 15:20-27/ Lk 1:39-56 Tues: Jgs 6:11-24/Ps 85:9,11-14/Mt 19:23-30 Wed: Jgs 9:6-15/Ps 21:2-7/Mt 20:1-16 Thurs: Jgs 11:29-39/Ps 40:5,7-10/Mt 22:1-14 Fri: Ru 1:1,3-6,14-16,22/Ps 146:5-10/Mt 22:34-40 Sat: Ru 2:1-3,8-11;4:13-17/Ps 128:1-5/Mt 23:1-12 Sun: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3,6,8/Rom 11:33-36/ Mt 16:13-20

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 14, 2011

Religious Education
Registration for the 2011-12 school year will take place in the Parish Hall next Sunday, August 21st, 8:00 amnoon. After 12:00, please come to the Ministry Center. If you are a new family please bring a copy of your childs Catholic baptismal certificate. Classes begin Sunday, September 25th. FEES: $55/one child, $85/two; $110/three or more in a family SCHEDULE: Pre-K & Kindergarten: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon Confirmation Level 1 & 2: Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Youth Mass Next Sunday

Next Sunday, August 21st, the Youth Group will assist at the 5:30 pm Mass. They will sing in the choir and serve as lectors and ushers.

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. 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.

Volunteers Needed
Interested in volunteering to help in the Religious Education program? The only qualifications needed are to have 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 her at robin.keator@yahoo.com.

Staff Development Day

The parish office will be closed on Friday, August 26th for a Staff Development Day.

Family Planning Classes: Four classes teaching the Sympto-thermal method, beginning Monday, Sep. 12th at the Diocese Pastoral Center. Contact Cheryl & Dave Ross to register or for more info: 619-303-5053.
August 27th and all money raised goes to our school. Purchase coupons for 25% off most merchandise after the 9:30 and 11:00 Masses this Sunday and next. Coupons are $5 each or $20 for 5 coupons.

School Fundraiser: Shop at Macys on Saturday,

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Linda Amick, Erlinda Castro Aquino, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Sue Cooper, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Doug Farnum, Toni Gaylord, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkey, Richard Hudjohn, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Francis Buddy Mitchel, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, Michelle Wadlow, and Ron Zeunges