ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

SAN DIEGO

September 6, 2015
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Thank You!
We want to extend a very big THANK YOU to Bob and
Tessie Welch who donated 150,000 airline miles so
three Stewardship Committee members could attend
the International Stewardship Conference in Chicago
in October. By providing your time, talent and treasure, you are definitely living the phrase 'Stewardship is
a way of life'. May God bless you for your generosity.

Mens Faith Group

The September meeting has been postponed due to
the Labor Day holiday. Our next meeting is in the
Ministry Center at 8:35 a.m. on Saturday, September 12. All men are welcome.

Bible Sharing
Our Bible sharing group will resume meeting on
Mondays starting on September 14. We meet in
the Ministry Center at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome.
Contact Dottie for more info at 858-277-0229.

Grief & Bereavement Group

No Grief & Bereavement Support Group the
first Monday of September due to the Labor
Day holiday. If you need to talk, please contact
Robin, and she will be glad to schedule a meeting with you. The next support group meeting
will be on October 5th in the Ministry Center
at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass
A funeral Mass for Ann Almryde will be celebrated on Friday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m.
in the church, with a reception to follow in the
Hall.
PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill,
their families and those who care for them:
Elina Arbesu, Walt Becker, Morgan Belnap, Ramona Casillas
Cameron, Rodelia Clark, Robert
& Louise Dennin, Maria Dinh,
Lisa Dixon, Danilo Ebuenga, Sabrina Fournier, Jason George, Emmy Hanna, Helene
Hansen, Belinda Johnson, Lien Le, Bill Mahady, Randa
Matyas, Joe McDougall, Kathi Nichols, Deb Oberg, Doris
Oliver, Pat Oliver, Cecelia Polston, Mary Quinn, Mary
Alice Quinn, Helen Ramirez, Rod Robinson, Art Rubio,
Maria Seeto, Jim Sperdeck, Marilyn Theile, Lorenzo
Tolbert, Divina Villar, Sam Zanin

R.C.I.A.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Sessions begin on Sunday, September 13
for:

Non-Catholics wanting Baptism,

Eucharist and Confirmation

Catholics wanting Eucharist and

Confirmation

Catholics wanting more knowledge of

their their faith
Come join us!

Contact Deacon Bill at 619-818-0972 or Mike

Conroy at 858-278-1507.

Culture of Life Ministry

Baby baskets are in the foyer of the church for donations of baby items for babies and their moms
who have chosen life. Please call Louise @ 619-3167498 if you would like to be a member of the committee or have questions.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
7:00 amEC Pauline A. Dixon
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
7:00 amMM Leon Catindig
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
7:00 amEC Donors Intention
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
7:00 amMM Intentions of Evan & Annie Keller
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
7:00 amMM Ricardo Pestano, Sr.
8:15 amMM Kelptyn Graham
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
8:00 amMM Richard & Cameron Hudjohn
5:30 pmMM Mary Brunnhoelzl
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
7:30 amMM People of the Parish
9:30 amJM Bibiana Demayo
5:30 pmCE Kenneth Golden
ECFr. Ed Corcoran, CE-Fr. Charles Eis,
JM-Fr. Joe Miller, MMFr. Mel Monreal

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Labor Day
The rectory will be closed on Monday, Sep. 7
for the Labor Day holiday. Daily Mass will be
at 7:00 a.m.

Adoration
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be
held on Saturday, Sep. 12 in the daily chapel
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

We adore You, O Christ,

and we praise You!
Donation Requests
We are in need of one more wheelchair. Also needed
are a couple of card tables in good condition. If you
can help, contact Alma at 858-565-4231. Thank you.

Readings for the Week

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sun:

Col 1:24-2:3/Ps 62:6-7,9/Lk 6:6-11

Mic 5:1-4/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16,18-23
Col 3:1-11/Ps 145:2-3,10-13/Lk 6:20-26
Col 3:12-17/Ps 150:1-6/Lk 6:27-38
1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14/Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11/Lk 6:39-42
1 Tm 1:15-17/Ps 113:1-7/Lk 6:43-49
Is 50:5-9/Ps 116:1-6,8-9/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35

St. Columba Childrens Choir

YOU are INVITED!
4th to 12th grade students are
invited to sing in St. Columba
Church Childrens Choir.
WHO: 4th to 12th grade students and your parent(s). No
previous experience needed!
INFORMATIONAL MEETING: For those who
were unable to attend on Aug. 29, a second
meeting for parents and singers will be held in
the Church on Saturday, Sep. 12 after the 5:30
p.m. Mass.
WHEN:

Rehearsals, Saturday, 4:30 5:15p.m.

Mass, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: In the Church
START: Rehearsals begin on Saturday, Sep. 12
at 4:30 p.m.
See you and your parents at the meeting!

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Seniors Club
Thursday, September 10
10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Salad bar
Program: DJ
Theme: Celebrating 165 Years of
California Statehood
Religious Education
Registration forms for the 2015/16 school year have
been mailed to families who were in the Religious education program last year. For your convenience, you can
mail these back or drop them off. We are now registering
new and returning students 8:30 am1:00 pm in the
Ministry Center. Children registering for the first
time MUST bring a Catholic baptismal certificate.
Sunday Classes begin September 20th.
Preschool (ages 3-4) & Kinder: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am
Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45-12:00 pm
Tuesday Classes begin September 22nd.
Confirmation I & II: Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm
Fees: $60.00 - one child; $ 100.00 - two children;
$ 125.00 .00 - for 3 or more in one family.
Are you interested in volunteering to help in the Religious Education program? Not sure if you are able? The
only qualification you need to have is a love for Jesus
and his children. The rest will take care of itself. Please
think and pray about this. WE NEED YOUR GIFTS! For
more info, contact Robin Keator at 619-922-7941 or by
email at robin.keator@yahoo.com.

Fall Festival
SAVE THE DATES!
October 16, 17 & 18 will be the first St.
Columba Parish Fall Festival. Get your raffle tickets
for a chance to win a new Toyota! Other prizes will
include a Sony 55 LED t.v., Sony HD Action Cam,
and a 16Gb iPad mini. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for
$100 and can be purchased from students after
weekend Masses or at the rectory.