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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO
April 10, 2011
Fifth Sunday of Lent Seniors’ Club
Thursday, April 14th, 10:30 a.m.
Pastor’s Corner ~
Program: Parasol Strutters
RESURRECTION AND LIFE
Lunch: Potluck
This weekend, the Gospel portrays that even before his
own resurrection, Jesus raised the dead Lazarus to life,
signifying that Jesus is Life itself. He said, “I am the
Readings for the Week
Way, the Truth and the Life” (Jn. 14:6). His own Mon: Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62 /Ps 23:1-6/Jn 8:1-11
resurrection from the dead guarantees not only the Tues: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3,16-21/Jn 8:21-30
restoration of earthly life, but ultimately, His victory over Wed: Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95/Dn 3:52-56/Jn 8:31-42
sin and death gained for us the gift of eternal life. Thurs: Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-9/Jn 8:51-59
Eternal life starts here on earth with us being connected Fri: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-7/Jn 10:31-42
to the Risen Christ. As St. Paul puts it, “We were buried Sat: Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10-13/Jn 11:45-56
with Him through baptism into his death, so that just as Sun: Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9,17-20,23-24/
Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Phil 2:6-11/Mt 26:14-27:66
Father, we too might live in newness of life” (Jn. 6:4).
Annual Lenten Series
BE RECONCILED WITH GOD
“Soup & Scripture”
Every Saturday, in this parish and in almost all parishes,
there is the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness Wednesday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m.
and healing in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This in the Parish Hall
Monday, April 11, 2011, there will be three or four
priests to choose from and be blessed as we confess Fr. Mario Elias will be this week’s presenter.
our sins. This is a very good time not only to follow the Everyone is invited to join us.
commandment of the Church to go to confession at
least once a year, but more so to be healed of our
spiritual illness and have God’s gift of peace and joy in Mass Intentions for the Week
our lives. Having a clean and forgiven soul prepares us
more worthily to welcome the new life of Easter. MONDAY, APRIL 11
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Fran Dowling
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
6:30 am—ME †Carmella Boreen
8:15 am Communion Service
Springfest 2011 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
All-American Fun! 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
8:15 am Communion Service
Saturday, April 16th
10:00 am to 6:30 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 14
6:30 am—AA †Lorraine Costa
Join us for a fun-filled day 8:15 am Communion Service
with lots of games, food and
entertainment! FRIDAY, APRIL 15
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Beatrice Blackowiak
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Annual Catholic Appeal 8:15 am—ME †Desiree Pritchard
5:30 pm—ME †Raquel Palacios
Many thanks to all of you who have made a pledge so far.
We encourage those who have not to consider doing so. SUNDAY, APRIL 17—Palm Sunday
St. Columba’s assessment is $34,000 this year. Every 7:30 am—EC Int. of Maggie Ballante
pledge helps, no matter how small. Please remember the 9:30 am—ME Int. of Fr. Mario Elias
Annual Catholic Appeal in your prayers. 11:00 am—ME †Dorothy & Alfred Tortora
5:30 pm—EC People of the Parish
Pledge cards are in the pews. Your donation to the AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ACA can be an excellent sacrifice for Lent. ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT APRIL 10, 2011
Lenten Penance Services Youth Mass
Next Sunday, April 17th, the Youth Group will assist at
Monday, April 11th the 5:30 p.m. Mass. They will sing in the choir, and
3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. serve as lectors and ushers.
Monthly Schedule
Stations of the Cross ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd
Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm.
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday
Please pray for the following who are ill, their of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
families and those who care for them, especially ~
BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings,
Peter Almryde, Linda Amick, Carmen Ball, Walt Becker, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Hermilito Catane, Michael
Chavez, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, John Costa, Jim BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Lucy Doherty, Doug 4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available.
Farnum, Marlen Forbes, Toni Gaylord, Kathy Glenwinkel, CHILDCARE: Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. till noon in the
Mary Golden, Gaye Harkey, Maya Hathaway, Richard Hud-
Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of
john, Regina Lucero, Fr. Frank Mannion, John McManus,
age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161.
Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Candida Perez, Mary & Greg
Rodriguez, Evelyn Sefkow, Lois Wadlow, Michelle Wadlow, DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us Mondays and Fridays at
and Arnold Woodbury. 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel for a Divine Mercy
Devotion (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of
St. Faustina.)
St. Columba School News GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday
A great big THANK YOU for your support of our 8th- of each month, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center.
graders’ Pancake Breakfast last Sunday. With your Please call Robin, (858) 277-3861 for more information.
support, the soon-to-be graduates raised over HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858)
$900.00 towards graduation fees. We appreciate your 278-9117.
help.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731.
Tuition Assistance Fund
MEN’S CLUB: The 1st Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m.
There are new yellow envelopes in the pews designated in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome
as St. Columba School Support. All donations will go and encouraged to join.
into a tuition assistance fund to help families provide a
Catholic education for the children. Your help will MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday of the month in the
allow more students to benefit from “the gift that lasts Ministry Center, 8:45 am-10:00 am. All men are invited
a lifetime”. Thank you in advance for your support of to this informal spiritual gathering to share our lives and
this worthwhile program. 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
Lay Apostles for Jesus Christ Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center.
the Returning King R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults
seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full
This Tuesday, April 12th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Music membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to
Room, for the rosary with the Luminous Mysteries. For receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
info, contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996. For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507.
SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
Ministry Update a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our
parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events.
There will be a Ministry Update meeting for Ushers,
Greeters, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers on Tuesday, YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
April 12th at 6:00 p.m. for those who did not attend the Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
previous meeting last Saturday. information call (858) 277-3861.
