ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

October 10, 2010

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Seniors Club
Thursday, October 14th
Pastor’s Corner ~
THE WORD OF GOD this weekend teaches us
“Oktoberfest”
gratitude for the goodness of the Lord, for all the favors Lunch:
we have received from Him. Gratitude impels us to offer
Bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad,
not only our hearts but also the fruits of our labor. In the
First Reading, after Naaman was healed, he offered a dessert & beverages — $5.00
gift to the Lord through Elisha the prophet. The grateful
Samaritan in the Gospel, after being healed of leprosy,
Program:
returned to Jesus to give thanks to him. In the Linda Jo Hibbert, Accordianist
Eucharist, God gives His greatest gift, Jesus Christ. The
worshiping People of God also show gratitude through
offering the fruits of their labor (collection and offertory) GoodSearch & GoodShop
and the sacrifice of time, talent and treasure. Psalm
116:12 echoes this same message on gratitude: “How St. Columba School can earn a donation every time you
can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me?” Our search the Internet and shop online!
whole life can be a sign of gratitude by being faithful to
the Lord’s commands. Search the web with Yahoo-powered GoodSearch.com
and they’ll donate about a penny each time you search.
The Diocese of San Diego encourages us to celebrate Shop at more than 1,300 merchants and a percentage of
the HOLY ROSARY SUNDAY this weekend in honor of each purchase will go to our school.
the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Catholic spirituality and Go to http://goodsearch.com/ and make sure you
tradition is not only Christocentric but also Marian. From designate St. Columba School on the GoodSearch or
the manger of Christ’s birth to the calvary of His death, GoodShop home page.
the Blessed Mother was always by the side of her Son
Jesus. The month of October is Rosary Month, which
commemorates the Fatima Apparition and the appeal of Mass Intentions for the Week
the Virgin Mary to all believers to pray the Rosary for
the conversion of sinners and to obtain world peace. We MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
are truly blessed to have God as our Father, Jesus as 6:30 am Communion Service
our Lord and Brother and Mary as our Mother. We pray 8:15 am—ME Intentions of Debbie Akers
TO JESUS, THROUGH MARY.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
6:30 am—ME Intentions of Gene & Marissa Goodson
8:15 am Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
6:30 am—ME Donor’s Intention
8:15 am Communion Service
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
6:30 am—ME Intentions of Ma. Loreto Antonio
8:15 am Communion Service
Month of the Rosary FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME In Thanksgiving
Holy Spirit Parish, 2725 55th Street, is offering its
Garden of God’s Love and God’s Forgiveness as a SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
place to come and pray the Rosary during the 8:15 am—ME Intentions of Theresa McFarland
month of October. It is open 24 hours, every day. 5:30 pm—ME †Alice Doty
The south wall of the church contains the entire SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
rosary in ceramic tile, designed by a local artist. 7:30 am—EC †David Anderson & Helen Alvarez
The Hail Mary is written in 40 languages. A Tree of 9:30 am—ME †Flo Kloberdanz
Forgiveness is planted in the garden. At the base of the tree 11:00 am—DF People of the Parish
were placed all the names of all the priests from San Diego to 5:30 pm—ME †Marie Kimbrough
Los Angeles. It has become a place where many great gifts Celebrants: AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr.
have been given to many people. There is also an Adoration Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr.
Chapel. For information, call 619-262-2435. Louis Newman
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Upcoming ….
Natural Family Planning—A series of 4 classes begins
Thursday, October 14th, at the Diocesan Pastoral
Center. NFP is effective, safe, and a bargain ($50). Call
Dave and Cheryl Ross at 619-303-5053.
Please remember the following, their families and those
who care for them, in your prayers so that if it be God’s will
they may be restored to health . . . .
Roger Bernabe, Felicia Boné, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Reginaldo
Cavada, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine Costa, Flora
Culver, Marlena Daniels, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Maya
Hathaway, Regina Lucero, John McManus, Vic Miranda, Rick
Padilla, Evelyn Sefkow
NOTE—Names will be removed from the list after about four
weeks or upon notification from the individual or family.
Names may be re-listed upon request.
SCRIP
The easy school fundraiser!
To register online, go to: www.shopwithscrip.com; Enter
enrollment code: 5B7465D45922. For administrator approval call
the school office at (858) 279-1882.
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!
OCTOBER 10, 2010
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sun: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1-4/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
Mon: Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1/Ps 113:1-5,6-7/Lk 11:29-32
Tues: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41,43-45,47-48/Lk 11:37-41
Wed: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 11:42-46
Thurs: Eph 1:1-10/Ps 98:1-6/Lk 11:47-54
Fri: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2,4-5,12-13/Lk 12:1-7
Sat: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-7/Lk 12:8-12
Sun: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2 Tm 3:14-4:2/Lk 18:1-8
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
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 this club.
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.