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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

January 2, 2011
Epiphany of the Lord

Pastor’s Corner ~
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s welcome this year of grace
with hope, enthusiasm and positive outlook, relying not
on our own strength, but on the blessing and promise of
God from the First Reading on January 1st, “The Lord
bless you and keep you. The Lord let his face shine
upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon
you kindly and give you peace” (Num. 6:23-26). What
an assuring message from God as we welcome the
New Year! No one else can make our future good than
God Himself and our obedience to His will.
THANKSGIVING AND GRATITUDE are the best ways
to look back on the past year 2010. For all the blessings
and good things that brought joy to our lives; for all the
bad things that made us stronger and better persons;
Religious Education
for all the mistakes that taught us life’s precious NO Religious Education Classes today.
lessons; for all the people who have enriched our lives;
for all of you who have loved, served and helped St. CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Confirmation classes for
Columba Church and School in this past year, A Catholic high school students in 10th grade or higher
MILLION THANKS TO YOU. who wish to begin preparation to receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation need to register now for
EPIPHANY is celebrated this weekend. This is the time their classes. Classes begin Tuesday, January 4th, in
when we recall the Three Wise Men who were guided the Ministry Center, 6:45-8:00 pm.
by the Bright Star that led them to the manger and
offered their adoration and gifts to the Baby Jesus.
Christmas Season ends on the Feast of the Baptism of Mass Intentions for the Week
the Lord on January 9th.
MONDAY, JANUARY 3
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Asuncion Organo
2011 Wall Calendars TUESDAY, JANUARY 4
6:30 am—ME †Miguel Morales
At the entrances of the church there are 2011
8:15 am Communion Service
calendars featuring beautiful religious art, with all
the holy days listed. Please limit one per family. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5
6:30 am—AA Int. of Bill Schultheis
8:15 am Communion Service

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament THURSDAY, JANUARY 6

6:30 am—AA In Thanksgiving
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be next 8:15 am Communion Service
Saturday, January 8th, 8:45 am-3:30 pm in the Daily FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
Chapel. There is a sign-up book available if you wish to 6:30 am Communion Service
attend at a specific time. 8:15 am—ME †Roger Bernabe
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
8:15 am—ME †Mary Jane Dabalack
5:30 pm—ME †Joseph Wilcox
Christmas Poinsettias SUNDAY, JANUARY 9—Baptism of the Lord
7:30 am—EC People of the Parish
Special thanks to all who made “flower 9:30 am—ME †Roger Bernabe
offerings” to help beautify the church. Donors 11:00 am—FM †Sara Polhamus
may take their plant home this weekend. 5:30 pm—ME Int. of the Kelly family
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
Readings for the Week
Mon: 1 Jn 3:22-4:6/Ps 2:7-8,10-12/Mt 4:12-17,23-25
Tues: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-4,7-8/Mk 6:34-44
Wed: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2,10,12-13/Mk 6:45-52
Thurs: 1 Jn 4:19-5:4/Ps 72:1-2,14-15,17/Lk 4:14-22
Fri: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-15,19-20/Lk 5:12-16
Sat: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-6,9/Jn 3:22-30
Sun: Is 42:1-4,6-7/Ps 29:1-4,9-10/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17
Choir Presentation
The music ministry at St. Mary Magdalene Parish,
1945 Illion St., San Diego, presents the “La Jolla
Renaissance Singers” in concert on Sunday, Jan.
9th, at 3:00 p.m. Hear works from Mozart and
Vivaldi. Refreshments afterwards.
Prayer Meeting
Thursday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Ministry
Center. All parishioners are invited to join us for prayer,
song and scripture. Come and celebrate Advent with us.
SCRIP
The easy school fundraiser!
To register online, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com; Enter
enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. For administrator
approval call the church office at (858) 277-3863.
Once you’re approved, login and place your order. If
using Presto Pay (auto debit from checking account),
your order is complete. If paying by check or cash, print
out your online order form and bring it to the church or
school office with your payment by 9:00 am Friday of
each week. Your scrip cards will be ready for pick-up on
Friday of the following week.
Thank you to those parishioners who are already
supporting this program!
Men’s Club
Tuesday, Jan. 4th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. All
men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to
join.
Please pray for the following, their
families and those who care for them:
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat
Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine Costa,
Flora Culver, Marlena Daniels, Doug Farnum, Kathy
Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Frances Hicks, Carolyn
Homewood, Mandy Homewood, Regina Lucero, Robert
Medina, Candida Perez, Evelyn Sefkow, John Trolinger
JANUARY 2, 2011
Lay Apostles for Jesus Christ
the Returning King
Second Tuesday of every month in the Music Room, 6:30-
8:00 p.m., for the rosary with the Luminous Mysteries. For
info, contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996.
Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd
Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm.
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings,
9:00-10:30 a.m.
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.
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.
HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858)
278-9117.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731.
MEN’S 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.
MEN’S 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, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
information call (858) 277-3861.