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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

August 11, 2013 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Schedule: Wednesday, August 14th6:00 pm (Vigil) Thursday, August 15th7:00 am

Pastors Corner
VIGILANT FAITH
We celebrate the Year of Faith that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI called for last year in order to strengthen our faith amidst the troubles in our world and focus on Jesus Christ in whom we live and move and have our being. The Second Reading today recalls the great men and women of faith in the bible who became victorious in life because they were focused on God who is the source of their confidence amidst human limitations and challenges. Chapter 11 of the Letter to the Hebrews is a great reference for those who look for models of faith, with special mention on the faith of Abraham. Faith is a gift from God that requires human cooperation to allow it to grow and bear fruit. Faith makes us seek for a better homeland, a heavenly one that enables us to endure the hardships of this earthly journey. The gospel calls for vigilance for Gods visitation. Vigilance always requires faith. Faith makes us constantly aware of Gods presence in our lives. Jesus calls for vigilance in order for us not to be caught into worldly cares but always ready and excited for the things that matters before God. Jesus said, Do not be afraid, for the Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Seek the heavenly treasures, for where your treasure is, there your heart will be. Vigilance is not a passive waiting but an active life of faithfulness even in ordinary moments, always ready to stand for the truth against all oppositions, saying no to all temptations and going against the flow of worldliness, all for the sake of guarding our greatest Treasure, no other than Jesus Christ and his loving grace in us. Faithfulness is not just for great moments but for little things as well. The beginning of faith journey is our desire to possess Christ and his kingdom and so lead us to participate in his mission. Having a clear vision of this journey with Christ keeps us aligned with Gods will all the time, and this is what makes us truly vigilant before God.

Baptisms
We welcome into our Catholic family the following children who were baptized in July: Jason Agustin John Cabarios Nixon Ellis

50th Jubilee
On Sunday, September 15th, everyone is invited to the 50th anniversary celebration of St. Columba Church and School. Bishop Cirilo Flores will celebrate the 9:30 Mass with a reception following in the hall. If anyone has old photos of St. Columba through the years that they could loan, or any fun facts about our parish to contribute, please contact Lisa Lopez at 858-349-2974 or email her at llpudding@sbcglobal.net.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, AUGUST 12 7:00 amME Manolito Embalsado TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 7:00 amME Int. of Mario B. Icban & family WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 7:00 amDF Donors Intention 6:00 pmME People of the Parish (Holy Day vigil) THURSDAY, AUGUST 15HOLY DAY 7:00 amME James & Martin Quinn FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 7:00 amME Intentions of Cathy Del Rosario SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 8:00 amME Ramon Reyes 5:30 pmME Lorraine Wahl SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 7:30 amEC Richard Hudjohn 9:30 amME Victoria Albendia 11:00 amME Charles Monroe 5:30 pmME People of the Parish
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias, DF=Fr. Dennis Flynn

Coffee & Donuts

Please note that if you go to the parish hall to enjoy fellowship and coffee & donuts on Sunday mornings, the cost of donuts will be 75 and coffee and juice will be 50 with free refills.

Sunday Child Care

Effective this Sunday, August 11th, child care will only be available during the 9:30 am Mass in the Preschool. This schedule will continue throughout the summer and may change in the fall. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

AUGUST 11, 2013

Holy Hour for Vocations

The Office for Vocations invites you to join a monthly Holy Hour to pray for an increase of vocations to the Priesthood and to the Religious Life. It will be from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Drive.

REBUILT
The Story of a Catholic Parish: RebuiltAwakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter. Read the first chapter free! Email the rectory to request an online link. Copies available for purchase in the rectory.

Healing Mass
Thursday, August 22nd 7:00 pm
Mark your calendar!

July Offerings
Sunday collection: $26,876.77 Building Fund: $4,542.00 School Tuition Assistance Fund: $670.00 Tornado & Disaster Recovery: $566.00

Mark Your Calendar

Ministry Sunday November 3, 2013
National Guest Speaker: Leisa Anslinger
PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their
families and those who care for them, especially:

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Dt 10:12-22/Ps 147:12-15,19-20/Mt 17:22-27 Dt 31:1-8/(Ps) Dt 32:3-4,7-9,12/Mt 18:1-5,10,12-14 Dt 34:1-12/Ps 66:1-3,5,8,16-17/Mt 18:15-20 Rv 11:19;12:1-6,10/Ps 45:10-12,16/1 Cor 15:20-27/ Lk 1:39-56 Jos 24:1-13/Ps 136:1-3,16-18,21-22,24/Mt 19:3-12 Jos 24:14-29/Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11/Mt 19:13-15 Jer 38:4-6,8-10/Ps 40:2-4,18/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53

Religious Education
Registration forms for the 2013/14 school year have been mailed to families who were in the program last year. If your family attended our program last year and did not receive a packet, please call the Ministry Center and we will send you one. For your convenience, you can mail these back or drop them off. We will begin registering new and returning students starting Sunday, September 1st, 8:00 am1:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Children registering for the first time MUST bring a Catholic baptismal certificate. Sunday Classes begin September 29th Preschool (ages 3-4) & Kinder: Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45-12:00 pm Tuesday Classes begin September 24th Confirmation I & II: Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm Fees: $60.00 - one child; $90.00 - two children; $115.00 - for three 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! Call Robin for more information at (858) 277-3861 or (619) 922-7941, or email robin.keator@yahoo.com

Catherine Anderson, Rose Diamond, Lois Dupre, Bruce Elizondo, Gigi Esguerra, Betty Fischer, Jared French, Lita Gonzales, Dolores Harris, Betty Jackson, Frank Klementich, Dale Michaelson, Debbie Oliver, Doris Oliver, Helen Praydick, Bob Riggs, Gloria Riggs, Lucas Rodriguez, Nick Santiago, Francisco Santos, Chris Sirca, Divina Villar, David Won, Don Wood

School News
Tuition Assistance Fund: You may contribute year round to our Tuition Assistance Fund by using the yellow envelopes found in the pews as well as in your monthly envelopes set. These funds help families with tuition throughout the year. Thank you for your ongoing support! Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products such as Ziploc, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and many others. This is a yearround fundraiser for St. Columba School. Thank you to the many parishioners who support this program! Preschool: St. Columba School offers a year-round preschool program. Enrollment has begun for the Fall session. For information, call Trish at (858) 279-0161. St. Columba School Enrollment: We are still accepting new students in some grades levels. If you are considering the gift of a Catholic education, now is the time to contact the school office for information or to schedule a tour of the school. Call (858) 279-1882. 50th School Anniversary Mass: September 15th at 9:30 am celebrated by Bishop Flores. Reception to follow. Please reach out to any alumni that you may know and invite them to this special Mass.