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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH February 12, 2012 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Family Movie Night

Saturday, February 18th 6:00-8:00 pm, Parish Hall
Mark your calendar! Come join an evening of family fun and watch the movie RIO. Doors open at 6:00 pmmovie starts at 6:30 pm. $3.00 per child (includes one popcorn & drink) Parents are free. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Children may bring sleeping bags, pillows, and wear appropriate pajamas and slippers. Additional drinks, hot dogs, and nachos will be on sale. SORRY, NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED.

Visiting Priests Corner

Pope Benedict, in his annual message on the Lourdes feast day for this year said, The Church, in continuing to proclaim Jesus message of forgiveness and reconciliation, never ceases to invite the whole community to convert and believe in the Gospel. Jesus, during his life, proclaimed and made present the mercy of God. He came not to condemn but to forgive and to save, to give hope in the deepest of suffering and sin and give eternal life. Eternal life in Heaven is a reality for us. Let the light of Christ dwell in us so that we boldly proclaim Jesus as our Savior to the people around us. Let us joyfully witness Christ, especially: 1. Together as a parish; 2. In St. Columba School; 3. In places of work and families May our Heavenly Mother sustain us in this pilgrimage of Faith. Our Lady of Lourdespray for us.
RECYCLING: We now have a green bin and a yellow bin located near the recycling center for easy drop-off any time. This program has earned over $300 for our school. Keep up the good work! SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Free to people over 62. Nominal fee of $20 for others. To request an installation, please call 619-933-3377.

Online Giving
Donate through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html Or you may access the site through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amFA Larry Eck TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 6:30 amFA Teresita Samulde 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 6:30 amAA Robert Jackson 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Normand Dugas SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:15 amME Andy Maramag 5:30 pmME Philip Pabian SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 7:30 amEC Int. of Mario B. Icban family 9:30 amME Int. of Maria Dela Cruz 11:00 amME Albert Echevarria 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, FA-Fr. Francis Azzopardi, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias

Thank You
Thanks to everyone who attended Normands Memorial Mass and reception, and thanks to all who assisted with the brunch. We appreciate all of your prayers and Mass intentions. Delma Deanie Dugas and Family

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67-68,71-72,75-76/Mk 8:11-13 Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-15,18-19/Mk 8:14-21 Jas 1:19-27/Ps 15:2-5/Mk 8:22-26 Jas 2:1-9/Ps 34:2-7/Mk 8:27-33 Jas 2:14-24,26/Ps 112:1-6/Mk 8:349:1 Jas 3:1-10/Ps 12:2-5,7-8/Mk 9:2-13 Is 43:18-19,21-22,24-25/Ps 41:2-5,13-14/2Cor 1:18-22/ Mk 2:1-12

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

A Souper Thank You!

The Youth Group thanks all the contributors to our soup pots last Sunday. We collected $1,088. God bless you for your generosity.

January Donations:
Building Fund: $4,040.00 School Tuition Fund: $846.00

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Joe Bachmeier, Sunny & Legaya Bernabe, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Marlen Forbes, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Andy Le, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Maria Lourdes Pestao, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Myrna Singca, Mary Taylor, and Michelle Wadlow

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 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. 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.

Youth Mass
Next Sunday, February 19th (and every 3rd Sunday) the Youth Group will assist at the 5:30 pm Mass. They will sing in the choir, and serve as lectors and ushers. To be a part of this Mass, please call Robin at (858) 277-3861.

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.

Eucharistic Ministers Needed

Sharp Hospital is in need of volunteers to take communion to the sick. Can you volunteer a few hours one day a week? Please call the rectory for more information.

~ Upcoming ~
Theology on TapCome join other young marrieds
and singles for food, fellowship, and dynamic speakers at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 4005 Normal St., on Feb. 16 & 23, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Pizza, salad, & drinks for $5 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Natural Family PlanningFour classes (sympto-

thermal method) beginning Feb. 23rd. Call Dave & Cheryl for more information: 619-303-5053.

DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I write to you concerning a serious matter that negatively impacts the Church in the United States and strikes at the fundamental right to religious liberty for citizens of any faith. The federal government has just dealt a heavy blow not only to Catholics but to millions more who are served by the Catholic faithful. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that almost all employers, including Catholic employers, will be forced to provide employees' health coverage that will include contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs. Nearly all health insurers will be forced to include these "services," and nearly everyone will be forced to buy that coverage. As a result, in the Diocese of San Diego, this will impact institutions such as Catholic Charities, Father Joes Villages, and our diocesan Catholic Schools. In so ruling, the Obama Administration is denying to Catholics the fundamental freedom of religious liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Unless the rule is overturned, we will be compelled either to violate our consciences or to drop health coverage for our employees and thus suffer severe penalties. We cannot comply with this unjust law. I would ask of you two things. First, as a community of faith we must commit ourselves to prayer and fasting, so that wisdom may prevail and religious liberty be restored. Second, please visit the USCCB web site, www.usccb.org/conscience, to learn more about this assault on religious liberty and to join others in contacting Congress in support of legislation that would reverse the Obama Administration's decision. I thank you for your prayers, sacrifice, and advocacy on behalf of protecting religious liberties. Sincerely in our Lord, Robert H. Brom Bishop of San Diego
PASTORAL CENTER * P.O. Box 85728 * San Diego, California 92186-5728 * Telephone: (858) 490-8300 * Fax: (858) 490-8302