St.

Columba Parish
3327 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Visit our web site: www.stcolumbasandiego.com

Phone: (858) 277-3863
Fax: (858) 277-3883
Email: stcolumbarectory@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM & 5:30 PM
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM
Holy Days: See bulletin.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Second Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment
ROSARY
Monday-Saturday before daily Mass
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Rev. Edward McNulty PARISH LIFE

Pastor ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday,
Daily Chapel, 8:30 am3:30 pm. For more info, call Alma
Rev. Gervatius Hong at 858-565-4231.
Chaplain of Korean Ministry
BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Ministry
Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.
Rev. Mr. Bill Vasquez
Deacon BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

PARISH OFFICE STAFF: CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary infants and children up to four years of age.
Marlo Antonio Business Manager, CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
Pastoral Assistant Holland at 619-316-7498.
BAPTISMS: DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
email: deaconvasquez@gmail.com from the diary of St. Faustina)

GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,

MARRIAGES: 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-
Nine months preparation required. 3861 for more information.
Call the Parish Office for information. GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.

HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know

MUSIC MINISTRY:
needs Communion or other services because they are
St. Columba Church Childrens Choir - homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-3861.
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Traditional Choir -
Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731.
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am
Spiritus - Hans Becker - 9:30 am LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd
Tuesday in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy
Contemporary - Tess Nelson - 5:30 pm (Sun.) Keller at (619) 933-6677.
tessnelsonmusic@cox.net
MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall. All
men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join.
R.C.I.A.
Contact Curtis Carlson at 858-337-5768.
Mike Conroy (858) 278-1507
MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the Ministry
Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH OFFICE:
gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
Robin Keator, DCM (858) 277-3861
robin.keator@yahoo.com (619) 922-7941 PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scripture
readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn
Mon., Tues., & Wed., 5:30-9:00 pm at (858) 278-0526.

R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for adults

ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL:
seeking Baptism and for baptized adults seeking the
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more info,
Rose Navarro, Principal (858) 279-1882 call Mike Conroy at 858-278-1507.
Linda Glenwinkel, Secretary (858) 279-1882
ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
Trish Gilsdorf, Preschool Director (858) 279-0161 Room. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863
SENIORS CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
MEMBERSHIP a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our parish.
For more info, contact Deanie at 858-565-9597.
To register as a member, please complete a white
YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
registration card found at the back of the church, or register
online through our website (listed on cover). both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
Also, if you are currently using envelopes, please inform the YOUNG ADULT GROUP: Contact Karina at 858-602-8470 or
rectory of any status/address change. by email: tijerina.karina@outlook.com
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Pastors Corner in military service is clearly expressed in the

Second Vatican Council's Pastoral Constitution
My dear brothers and sisters, Gaudium et Spes. There we read: Those... who
are dedicated to the service of their country
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the and are members of armed forces should
Ascension. Therefore I invite you to reflect on the regard themselves as ministering to the security
words of Pope John Paul II when he wrote: The and freedom of their peoples, and while they
event of the Ascension of Jesus made an are performing this duty in the right manner they
indelible impression on the memory of the first are genuinely contributing to the establishment
disciples so that we find their witness to it in the of peace.
Gospels and in the Acts of the Apostles. Forty
days after his resurrection, Jesus led his disciples It is that time of year again and with summer
to the Mount of Olives, "towards Bethany", and quickly approaching I would like to take a
"while he blessed them, he parted from them and moment to congratulate the members of the
was carried up to heaven" (Lk 24,50-51). eighth grade class from our school who will
Naturally, they remained looking on high, but graduate this week (June 3rd). I am certain that
were suddenly called back to earth by two they are grateful to their parents, family,
angels, "Why do you stand looking into heaven? teachers and friends who have helped them
This Jesus ... will come in the same way that you reach this important period in their lives. I would
have seen him go into heaven". "On earth as it is also like to congratulate the many high school
in heaven": the words which we repeat daily in students from our parish who will be graduating
praying the Our Father express well the condition this year.
of the disciples, transformed by the experience of
the Easter mystery of Christ. They are to be Fr. Ed
citizens of both earth and heaven. In fact, Christ
in his humanity became the bridge between
earth and heaven: He is the mediator between MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
God and man, between the kingdom of heaven
and the history of the world. United to him in his MONDAY, MAY 29
Spirit, believers form a new community, the
7:00 amDA Int. of the Cavada family
Church, whose nature is both visible and spiritual,
pilgrim in the world and sharer in heavenly glory. TUESDAY, MAY 30
Among all creatures, Mary, more than any other
creature, has been associated with this mystery. 7:00 amEM Oliva & Maria Ilas
As the new Eve from whom is born the new
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Adam, she shows us the way to live our earthly
mission. At the same time, since she was assumed 7:00 amEM Donors Intention
body and soul into heaven, she invites us to tend
toward our true home, where the fullness of the THURSDAY, JUNE 1
love of the Triune God awaits us. While the 7:00 amEM Dicken Hall
Church sets out into the deep of the new
millennium, she does not lose sight of her polar FRIDAY, JUNE 2
star which orients her navigation. That star is 7:00 amEM Arthur Imdieke
Christ, the Lord of history. Beside him we find his 8:15 amEM C. D. Fonseka
and our Mother, who does not cease to
accompany her children on their earthly SATURDAY, JUNE 3
pilgrimage. We look to her with sincere hope. 8:00 am Int. of Jocelyn Day
5:30 pm Mary Brunnhoelzl
This weekend, of course, we also celebrate
Memorial Day and remember and express our SUNDAY, JUNE 4
gratitude for those who have served our nation in 7:30 am Brenda Gardner
the military. I offer for your reflection a brief
passage from a presentation that Pope John Paul 9:30 am Int. of Anne Carter
made to a gathering of military chaplains. In his 5:30 pm People of the Parish
talk he reminded them that: The Catholic
Church's respect and concern for those involved DAFr. Daniel Anyanwu, EMFr. Ed McNulty
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MEMORIAL DAY CONGRATULATIONS!

The rectory will be closed on Monday, May 29, Congratulations to the following children who
for Memorial Day. Mass will be at 7:00 a.m. in received First Eucharist on May 13:
the chapel.
Diana Byrne Aiden Ortiz
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Everly Derr Dominic Perry
Mon: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-7/Jn 16:29-33 Cruz Elizondo Julia Reyes
Tues: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11,20-21/Jn 17:1-11 Sofia Goncalves Kevin Rhodes
Wed: Zep 3:14-28/(Ps) Is 12:2-6/Lk 1:39-56 Alexandra Hopkins Lilly Rucker
Thurs: Acts 22:30;23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11/Jn 17:20-26
Fri: Acts 25:13-21/Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20/
Adrian Marto Gino San Ramon
Jn 21:15-19 Jaxon Mason Ethan Simmons
Sat: Acts 28:16-20,30-31/Ps 11:4-5,7/Jn 21:20-25 Brendan McIlravy Alexander Smith
Next Sun: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34/ Anthony Mendoza Shayla Tolbert
1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13/Jn 20:19-23
Roberto Monge John Vattuone
Norberto Morales Kylee Zablocki
5/21/17 SUNDAY COLLECTION
Brianna Nelson Mackenzie Zablocki
Plate Collection: $973.48 Rachel Nhan Elena Zamora
Envelope Collection: $5,452.18 Isla Ortega
Online Giving: $1,438.00
Total # of Envelopes: 169 PENTECOST
Next Sunday is Pentecost. Wear something red
EVERYBODY NEEDS TO to symbolize the fire of the Holy Spirit!
FORGIVE SOMEBODY
SAVE THE DATE
In the next few weeks, we are highlighting
a chapter of the book that was given out Mark your calendar for
at Easter and providing questions that will Mass on the Grass
promote an interest in reading the book. Saturday, June 17, 5:30 p.m.
Here are the questions for chapter 4:
What kind of life did Maria have grow- This will be an outdoor Mass in front of the
ing up as a child? As a teenager and a church.
young adult?
Eventually Maria found her way home to STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
the ______ ?
In todays Gospel, Jesus charges his followers to
make disciples of all nations. What exactly is
IN NEED OF PRAYER going on here? What is this Great Commission
Please pray for: anyway? Good stewards know they are directed to
share what they exercise stewardship over: their life
Chris Baxter, Phil Carey, Cheryl Hunter, Macario of faith in Christ Jesus. They know Jesus didnt direct
Madrigal, Shiela Martinez, Rhea Palma, Maria them to go to church and to keep quiet about it; or
Seabourne, John Trolinger to go out into the neighborhood, workplace or
marketplace and just be nice. Christs Good News
NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a is meant to be shared. Many people in our
name be added to the list. The names will be on the
communities dont know about Jesus Christ. Does
list for a period of 30 days. If you wish the person to be
on the list longer than one month, you will need to that bother us? Do we care? Do we realize we are
call the rectory to request that it be added again. supposed to do something about it?
For those with ongoing, chronic or incurable
conditions, their names should be written in our Book Courtesy:
of Prayer. International Catholic Stewardship Council
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SCHOOL NEWS
ST. COLUMBA GOLF TOURNAMENT & FAMILY PICNIC: Come join us Friday, June 9th for a great
day of golf, a family picnic with BBQ at Admiral Baker Park. Bring a dish to share! We are ending
the school year with one of our biggest fundraisers. To help make this a great success we need
your help! Golfers are needed.just go to www.stcolumbaholyopen.com to sign up to play for
ages 8 years and above. It takes lots of volunteers to make this day happen and we are asking
for everyone to help in some way. If each of our families reach out and support this event our
goal can become a reality. To sign-up go to http://signup.com/go/Q3ab4u review the options
listed and choose the spot(s) you like. Please note: Signup.com does not share your email
address with anyone or contact Karri Ameche at ameche@hotmail.com to sign up, and with
any questions you might have.

PTG SCHOOL BOARD 2017/2018: Thank you and congratulations to the parents who stepped up
to be on the PTG Board for the 2017/2018 school year. President: Danielle Simmons, Vice
President: Maggie Perry, Secretary: Paloma Bravence, Treasurer: Rhea Palma, VP of Hospitality:
Kristina Campbell, and Co-Chair; Kristy Wentworth, VP of Communications: Mary Ann Rodolfo,
VP of Technology: Jason Reyes, Lead Room Parent Coordinator: Amanda Esquivel, Scrip
Coordinator: Sandra Riggs, Master Gardener: Mary Lou Scott, and Sponsorship & Public
Relations Coordinator: Mayela Guerrero. We also want to take this time to thank all our current
PTG Board members for all your time and dedication you have given to our school.

REGISTRATION FOR 2017-2018: If you havent returned your registration for the 2017-2018 school
year, please do so as soon as possible. When returning your registration, please return the
registration fee of $300.00 per child plus the $200.00 PTG Family commitment fee. If you have
any concerns, please contact Ms. Navarro. Thank you to all the families who have registered for
the upcoming school year.

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Important reminder: Please make sure all your service hours have been
logged into the volunteer book in the school office. If you have not completed your 25 service
hours for the school year, please note; all unfilled hours will be prorated and billed through
FACTS on June 9th. If you have any concerns, please contact Ms. Navarro.

GIFT CARDS: Keep ordering gift cards during the summer. All families are encouraged to use
the online feature which is year round. You can go online to www.shopwithscrip.com and
follow the simple instructions. Use the presto pay feature and your payment is debited from your
checking account. If you want to place your order by using the gift card order form, please
stop by the office. To all our families and parishioners a big thank you for all your support during
the school year.

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