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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH September 4, 2011 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Religious Education Classes

Its not too late to register for the Religious Education program. Come to the Ministry Center on Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.. If new to the program, please bring your childs baptism certificate. Classes begin Sunday, September 25th. FEES: $55/one child, $85/two; $110/three or more in one family. For questions call Robin at (858) 277-3861.

Pastors Corner ~
FRATERNAL CORRECTION is the theme for todays readings. This is a sensitive issue that should always be handled in the right way, at the right time and place. This is also an obligation given to us as a sign of our concern for the good of erring brothers and sisters and the good of the whole Church. Always, the motivation for fraternal correction is love. This is sometimes called tough love. MARIAN DEVOTION We are happy and blessed to be visited by the International Pilgrim Image of our Lady of Fatima on September 19, 2011. Even if we sometimes say that images are all the same, there are still some special images of our Blessed Mother and our Lord, just like some of our own portraits that are more special than the rest. This image is said to be miraculous and many have experienced blessings through her. Definitely, deep faith in God is always the guarantee for our prayers to be heard, but the Mother of our Lord intercedes on our behalf and brings us closer to Jesus. THE MENS GROUPS, composed of the Mens Faith Group and the Mens Club, as well as other parishioners who do not formally belong to these two groups, have once again shown great love and concern for the parish in the recent Work Party (Saturday, Aug. 27th) and the work done for the school and the parish during the school summer vacation. We are happy to see signs of increasing interest in the Church from our men parishioners, aside from those who have been serving in different ministries for many years already. May God inspire more men to express their faith and love for God by embracing the tasks and ministries they do so well for the good of the Church.

Grief and Bereavement Support Group

No meeting on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th.

R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults sessions begin next Sunday, September 11th at 10:30 a.m. The classes are held in the Ministry Center. If you are considering coming into full communion with the Catholic faith, we welcome you with great joy. For more information, call Mike Conroy at 858-2781507.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Labor Day 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Leon Catindig TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 6:30 amME Elba Hernandez 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 6:30 amAA Int. of James Noble 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Reine Dorais SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8:15 amME Tina Lincoln 5:30 pmME Bob Brooks SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 7:30 amEC Frank & Edward Sanchez 9:30 amME Int. of the Tom Pekny family 11:00 amME Bibiana Demayo 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

We welcome into our Catholic community Alex Bedoya, III and Eliana Esposito, who were baptized in August.

Labor Day Holiday

In observance of Labor Day this Monday, September 5th, the Parish office will be closed all day. We will follow the regular Mass schedule.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

St. Columba Science Night

September 17th, 6:00 pm
The Mens Club is sponsoring this family-friendly event which will feature a speaker from the San Diego Space Society. The theme is Earth Robots on Mars. Astroburgers and Rocketdogs will be served. Presale tickets are $7/adults, $5/child (under age 5 free) and will be available after Sunday morning Masses this weekend and the next. All proceeds will go to the St. Columba School Tuition Assistance Fund.

August Donations:
Building Fund: $4,488 School Tuition Fund: $1,117

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, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.

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

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday, September 10th 8:45 am-3:30 pm, Daily Chapel
What does one actually do during Adoration? It means that you have some time alone with Jesus to pray your favorite prayers, read the Bible, contemplate acts of faith, hope, charity, thanksgiving, reparation, pray the rosary, or do any type of prayerful devotion that suits you before the Lord. You can just sit and say nothing, simply keeping Him company, just as you would with a dear friend. Take time from your busy schedule for a few precious minutes of quiet conversation with Our Lord.

Seniors Club
Thursday, September 8th, 10:30 a.m. Program: Smilin Jack Lunch: Italian pasta, salad, & garlic bread$5.00