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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH June 17, 2012 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
WORK IN PROGRESS, this is what we often hear when we talk of people or things that failed our expectations and yet we know they can be and can do better. The phrase gives a sense of hope that a person or a thing can become better and the fullest potential can be attained in the future. It is a consolation to know that life involves growth, that even if at the present moment things are far from being perfect, we look forward to better days in life until the time that fullness and maturity comes. The parables about the KINGDOM OF GOD speak in this same perspective. Gods kingdom is not a pie in the sky that we need to look up to find it. The reality of the kingdom begins with our earthly life. When Jesus came to us and sowed the seeds of goodness amidst all the evils in the world, He inaugurated Gods kingdom through his teachings and in His Person. The seed of the kingdom is in us and God waits patiently for our growth. He assures that we do not lack in anything we need to grow and help His kingdom grow towards maturity. On earth, the kingdom of God is a work in progress. Like St. Paul, we believe that He who has begun His work in us will see that it is truly finished when the Day of Jesus comes (Phil.1:6). The perfection of this kingdom will be in eternity.

San Diego Mission de Alcala Wednesday, June 20th, 7-8 p.m. Come join Bishop Cirilo Flores and Dr. Jim Garlow (Sr. Pastor, Skyline church) for an evening of prayer,song and reflection as we gather in support and defense of religious freedom in our country. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling for a Fortnight for Freedom14 days of fasting and prayer from June 21st to July 4th. Please join us for prayer and reflection upon our religious freedom and especially for God to guide the US Supreme court in rendering its decision regarding the HHS Contraception mandate. For questions, please contact marymoran777@yahoo.com. Mary Moran at

Fortnight for Freedom

Beach Party/Bonfire
The Youth Group is having a beach party and bonfire on Sunday, June 24th from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contact Robin Keator for details: 619-922-7941.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, JUNE 18 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Novena of Masses ~ Fathers TUESDAY, JUNE 19 6:30 amME Novena of Masses ~ Fathers 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 6:30 amAA Novena of Masses ~ Fathers 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, JUNE 21 6:30 amAA Novena of Masses ~ Fathers 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, JUNE 22 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Novena of Masses ~ Fathers SATURDAY, JUNE 23 8:15 amME Novena of Masses ~ Fathers 5:30 pmTS Bernard & Daniel Sorhan SUNDAY, JUNE 24 7:30 amEC Natividad & Antonio Barrera 9:30 amME People of the Parish 11:00 amTS James Polhamus 5:30 pmEC Novena of Masses ~ Fathers AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias TS-Fr. Tony Stanonick

Novena of Masses for Fathers

This Sunday, we begin a nine-day novena of Masses to honor all fathers, living and deceased. If you would like to enroll a father, please use the small envelopes for deceased fathers and the larger envelopes and cards for living fathers. The enrolled names will be placed upon the altar during the nine days of the novena.

Peters Pence
Next week our diocese will take up the Peters Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.

Memorial Mass
A Memorial Mass for Arthur Shenk will be held in our church on Monday, June 18th at 11:00 a.m.

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially:
Jordy Adamski, Trisha Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Ted Altman, Joe Bachmeier, Cliff Behrens, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Marivie Choi, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Joanne England, Donya Espiritu, Marlen Forbes, Mary Golden, Dicken Hall, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Emma Kim, Andy Le, Macario Madrigal, Eddie Martin, Sue McGee, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Debbie Oliver, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Isaias Refina, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, James Sperbeck, Mary Taylor, Carmen Zuiga Villaseor, Michelle Wadlow, Christy Walton, Robert Whitworth, and Ron Zeunges

JUNE 17, 2012

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 (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings, 9:00-10:30 am, in the Ministry Center. 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.

Tuition Assistance Fund

Thank you to our many generous parishioners and the charitable works of the St. Columba Mens Club who made it possible to help 17 families with their tuition this school year. Please continue to use the yellow envelopes found in the pews and in your monthly offering envelopes set. With the new year approaching, there are many new families who need your help. Thank you for your support of this worthwhile program!

Buy Scrip after Mass

New cards have been added! You can now purchase Subway, Einstein Bros., SmashBurger, and KFC. Scrip cards are available for purchase after the Sunday morning Masses. This is an easy fundraiser for our school. Please stop by and pick up a card or two before you go shopping!

Prayer Slips
There are prayer request slips at the entrance to the church. If you fill one out and drop it in the Prayer Request box, we will read them aloud and join in prayer for your intentions at our Thursday night Prayer Meeting and throughout the week. The Prayer Meeting is every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center. All parishioners are invited to join us.

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