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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH May 13, 2012 Sixth Sunday of Easter

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
FATIMA APPARITION
Today we remember the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima in Portugal on May 13, 1917. She appeared to the three children named Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta with very important and urgent messages for humankind, namely: that we should pray fervently to avert Gods anger and punishment; that we should pray the rosary everyday for world peace; that we must offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners; that humankind should stop offending God through sin and that Russia should be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Ninety-five years after the apparition, it looks like we still have much more to do in order to fulfill the message of the Virgin Mary who intercedes for our salvation. Let us continue to pray and offer sacrifices that we may heed the call of our heavenly Mother. MOTHERS MONTH The month of May is truly a Mothers month. Aside from honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, our heavenly Mother, this month is also a special time to honor our earthly mothers, whose womb carried us for nine months, whose breast nursed us, whose tender loving care nurtured us, whose loving gaze kept us safe and secure, whose heart never stops loving us unconditionally. Our mothers deserve our love and gratitude not only for one day but for all the days of our lives. Let us always make them feel they are great and special. Mothers make the presence of God visible through their unconditional love. May the Lord bless all mothers abundantly.

Our Mothers Day Novena will begin this Sunday, May 13th. Special cards and envelopes are available if youd like to enroll your mother, living or deceased, in this nineday novena.

April Donations
Sunday collection: $32,348.50 Building Fund: $3,546.00 School Tuition Assistance Fund: $788.00

Buy Scrip after Mass!

Scrip cards are available for purchase after the Sunday morning Masses. We have a limited supply of Target, Walmart, Arco, Vons, Starbucks, and Amazon.com. This is an easy fundraiser for our school. Pick up a card or two before you go shopping! Let us know where you like to shop and we can stock those cards for you.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, MAY 14 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Novena of Masses ~ Mothers TUESDAY, MAY 15 6:30 amME Novena of Masses ~ Mothers 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 6:30 amRK Novena of Masses ~ Mothers 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, MAY 17 6:30 amME Novena of Masses ~ Mothers 8:15 am Communion Service

We welcome into our Catholic community the following who were baptized in April: Collin Amendola, Giovanna DeMaria, and Kamille Mayoyo

FRIDAY, MAY 18 6:30 am 8:15 amME

Communion Service Novena of Masses ~ Mothers

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

With First Communion on May 12th, Adoration for this month will be the third Saturday, May 19th, 8:45 am to 3:30 pm in the Daily Chapel. There is a sign-up book in the chapel if you wish to attend at a specific time.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 8:15 amME Novena of Masses ~ Mothers 5:30 pmME Venancio Catindig SUNDAY, MAY 20 7:30 amEC Novena of Masses ~ Mothers 9:30 amME People of the Parish 11:00 amME Erotida Delly 5:30 pmME Int. of our Confirmandi
EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 13, 2012

Online Giving
Donate through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html Or you may access the site through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com

First Communion
Congratulations to St. Columba Schools second grade class and our Religious Education students who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 12th: Bryce Anderson, William Baez, Madison Caparas, John Cavada, Mason Churchill, Mark Clemons, Jr., Kimberly Cook, Hugh Do, Anne Esguerra, Ethan Fletcher, Faith Gonzales, Leopoldo Gonzales, Jack Hightower, Angela Ilagan, Raquel Jaszkowiak, Angelica Lopez, Angelica Lucero, Lauren Kennedy, Ryl Madrigal, Tyler Magnuson, Danielle McCarthy, Molly McCarthy, Themy Mendoza, Jr., Katelyn Ocampo, Krystal Ocampo, Vanessa Palacios, Evan Sablan, Samuel Sedillo, Teresa Temprendola, Adrienne Torpey, Ensley Uyeda, Nora Wade, Ryan Wentworth, Trevor Werlinger, Christopher Wilson, and Olivia Wright

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Jordy Adamski, Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Ted Altman, Marion Babauta, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Marlen Forbes, Mary Golden, Dicken Hall, Gaye Harkay, Andy Le, Mark Little, Eddie Martin, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Greg Rodriguez, Ramon Santos, Gloria Satterwhite, Lisa Sawaya, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, James Sperbeck, Mary Taylor, Carmen Zuiga Villaseor, Michelle Wadlow, Robert Whitworth and Ann Zeunges.

Upcoming
CHRISTIAN POETRY CONFERENCEDevelop your poetic voice with Christian poet Paul Willis and other writing teachers on Saturday, June 9th, at St. Joseph Cathedral. $25 fee covers workshops and a simple lunch and dinner. More details at www.PoetryInTheCathedral.com. RETROUVAILLEThinking about separation or divorce? The Retrouvaille program helps spouses uncover or reawaken the love, thrust and commitment that brought them together. For confidential information, or to register for the June program, beginning with a weekend on June 22-24, call 951-259-9474 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUBInterested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For information, contact Steve at valksr@yahoo.com or visit the web site: www.caci.org

Hall Kitchen Renovation

We are in the initial stage of planning a remodeling of the Parish Hall kitchen. If you have any commercial kitchen design experience, please call Bob Horn at 619843-8891.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Acts 1:15-17,20-26/Ps 113:1-8/Jn 15:9-17 Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-3,7-8/Jn 16:5-11 Acts 17:15,22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2,11-14/Jn 16:12-15 Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3,6-9/Eph 1:17-23/Mk 16:15-20 Acts 18:9-18/Ps47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3,8-10/Jn 16:23-28 Acts 1:15-17,20-26/Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20/ 1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11-19

Kindergarten Info Night

On Wednesday, May 16th, there will be an information night, PARENTS ONLY, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Children must be age 5 by September 1st to enroll.