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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH August 19, 2012 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

School News
You can help us do some fundraising without spending anything. Go to www.facebook.com/target and click on the Give with Target icon. Log in to your Facebook account, then enter zip code 92123 and vote for St. Columba School. Remember to vote once per week for the next five weeks. We have set a goal of $1,000 to be raised in this giveaway. If our goal is reached by the end of the contest on 9/08/12, every student will get a free homework pass to be used in September.

Pastors Corner ~
BREAD OF LIFE SERIES PART 4 WHEN GOD BECAME OUR FOOD I am absolutely certain that no nutritionist will ever accept the idea that God becomes our food. The earth is full of resources that sustain our food requirements: plants, fruit trees, vegetables, animal meat, fish and other marine products, etc. To the ordinary mind, the idea that God will become our food is completely absurd, ridiculous, irreverent and totally inconceivable! This same aversion for that idea was the reaction of the Jews when Jesus said that He will give his flesh to eat. This is simply an idea of cannibalism. It was too much for them to take this saying from Jesus. But we heard it right from Jesus own mouth, I am the bread that came down from heaven. He was talking about His sacramental presence at the Last Supper, on the Cross in Calvary and in the Holy Eucharist. Why would Jesus, the God who became Man want to become the food for the world? First, because God loves us unconditionally, He planned that we will be with Him for all eternity (Ephesians 1:10). In human relations, the closest that two lovers can get is to have one heart, one soul and share their bodies to each other. This is true for married couples. But God wants to be close to us more than just being outside of us but rather He wants to be IN us. When we take God IN ourselves through the Eucharist, we become like Him in holiness and we truly become his image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). To be worthy to be with Him forever, we have to practice being with Him on earth through faith and love. Jesus the Bread from heaven transforms us to become worthy of God. Secondly, the only One who can satisfy the deepest longings of creation is the Creator Himself. Jesus, being God and Bread of life not only promises physical satisfaction (John 6:10-13) but gives answer to every human need and promises eternal bliss. Sometimes, we run around in circles without finding what the meaning of life is. In Jesus the Bread of Life, we find the fulfillment of the desires of our hearts, here and hereafter.

Shop For A Cause

Shop at Macys, Saturday, August 25th, and receive 25% off on most items. Pick up a $5.00 shopping pass from the Rectory. A portion of the proceeds will come back to St. Columba School.

Registration for Fall

We are still accepting students in most grades, K-8, and in our Preschool, ages 3-5. Please call (858) 279-1882 or stop by for more information. St. Columba School and Preschool will begin Tuesday, August 28th.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Maria Mendizabal TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 6:30 amME Intentions of Pete & Nancy Krebs 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am People of the Parish THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 6:30 amAA Int. of Katie Leonetti 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Alberto Rivera SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 8:15 amME Janet Khulman 5:30 pmME Helen Kostlan SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 7:30 amEC Eugene Rymer 9:30 amME Joselito N. Balba 11:00 amRR Basilisa Amoroso 5:30 pmME People of the Parish AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RR-Fr. Rowan Rebustillo

~ Reminders ~
The rectory will be closed on Friday, August 24th, for a Staff Enrichment Day. Beginning Saturday, September 1st, Saturday morning Mass will be at 8:00 am. Daily Mass, Monday-Friday, will be at 7:00 am. No communion services. All previously scheduled Mass Intentions for 6:30 am will be said at the 7:00 am Mass.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 19, 2012

Youth News
There will be no Youth Mass this weekend. The Religious Education office will be closed from August 11th to August 19th. Regular office hours resume August 21st. The Youth Group WILL meet on August 19th! On Sunday, August 26th, the Youth Group is having a Used Book Sale in the Hall to raise money for an endof-summer activity. If you have gently-used books for any age that you would like to donate for this fundraiser, we would be very grateful. Call Robin for dropoff information: 619-922-7941.

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:303:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING: Monday mornings, 9:00-10:30 am, in the Ministry Center. Does not meet during summer. 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. CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Peggy Keller at 858-569-5996. 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. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-4277178. 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.

Religious Education
Registration forms have been mailed to families who were in the program last year. We will be registering new and returning families next Sunday, August 26th in the Parish Hall, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Children registering for the first time MUST bring a Catholic baptismal certificate. Classes begin September 23rd ~ Preschool (ages 3-4) & Kdgn: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45-12:00 pm Confirmation I & II: Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm Fees ~ $55.00 - one child; $85.00 - two children; $110.00 for three or more in one family. Are you interested in volunteering to help in the religious education program? The only qualification you need to have is a love for Jesus and his children. Please think and pray about this. WE NEED YOUR GIFTS! Call Robin Keator for more information - (858) 277-3861.

Upcoming...
Ascension Parish Annual Fiesta! - Next weekend, August 24-26th. There will be great food booths, live music on Friday & Saturday nights, and fun for the entire family. Get more info at: www.ascension-sd.org. Church BarbecueSunday, Sep. 2nd, Our Lady of Light Church, Descano, CA, featuring games, door prizes, crafts, and live music. Look for more info online at www.churchbarbecue.com.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Ez 24:15-24/(Ps) Dt 32:18-21/Mt 19:16-22 Ez 28:1-10/(Ps) Dt 32:26-28,30,35-36/Mt 19:23-30 Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 20:1-16 Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-15,18-19/Mt 22:1-14 Rv 21:9-14/Ps 145:10-13,17-18/Jn 1:45-51 Ez 43:1-7/Ps 85:9-14/Mt 23:1-12 Jos 24:1-2,15-18/Ps 34:2-3,16-21/Eph 5:21-32/ Jn 6:60-69