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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH April 15, 2012 Divine Mercy Sunday

SAN DIEGO

Pastors Corner ~
EASTER SEASON
I. EASTER is not just a day but a period of 50 days in the liturgy that recalls Jesus resurrection and his last days on earth. It is the season of the new creation, where the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death renewed everything. Our Alleluias (Hallel=praise; Yah=Yahweh) give praise to God that even death cannot conquer His life giving love. This is a time of joyful celebration of the triumph of goodness, hope and positive outlook. This is the time to see the better side of life and move on from darkness to light. In the liturgy, the Paschal candle which symbolizes the Light of Christ, remains lighted in the sanctuary during this entire season. In spiritual terms, Easter is not a period of time but a new way of life that is patterned after the life of the Risen Christ, dying to sin and rising to his grace (Colossians 3:1-4). ALLELUIA! II. PEACE is the work of love, the fruit of justice , the result of forgiveness, the gift of the Risen Christ We dont find PEACE because we dont give love, we dont practice justice, we dont offer forgiveness, and we dont follow the Risen Christ.

Feast of Divine Mercy

Sunday, April 15th
Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of this incredible promise and the additional plenary indulgence on this Great Feast of Mercy. Our Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion will be this Sunday, April 15th, 2:003:30 pm in the church. A pot-luck celebration will follow in the hall. Please join us.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, APRIL 16 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Int. Fr. Mario Elias TUESDAY, APRIL 17 6:30 amME Priests Intention 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 6:30 amAA Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, APRIL 19 6:30 amAA Maria & Antonio Juaner 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, APRIL 20 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Int. of Ted Altman SATURDAY, APRIL 21 8:15 amME Louie Sibley 5:30 pmME Barry Farwell, Jr. SUNDAY, APRIL 22 7:30 amME Donald Hinch 9:30 amME Santiago Venturas 11:00 amRK Dorothy Schmidt 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Welcome to Our Newly Confirmed

Easter VigilApril 7, 2012
Carol Becker, Domenick Collura, Jordan Dinsmore, Jennifer Farnam, Breeann Felczer, Kristy Feng, Andrea Johnson, Tiffanie Johnson, Rachel Mayfield, and Vanessa Ruiz.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-9/Jn 3:1-8 Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1-2,5/Jn 3:7-15 Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-9/Jn 3:16-21 Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2,9,17-20/Jn 3:31-36 Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/Jn 6:1-15 Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19/Jn 6:16-21 Acts 3:13-15,17-19/Ps 4:2,4,7-9/1 Jn 2:1-5/Lk 24:35-48

Annual Catholic Appeal

Many thanks to all of you have made a pledge so far. If you did not receive a pledge card at your home, there are extras at the back of the church. Please consider a donation at this time to help us meet our required assessment of $34,000.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

APRIL 15, 2012

Monthly Schedule
Saturday, April 21st 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
This is YOUR parish. All adult women and men are invited to join us to do fix-up jobs around the church grounds. A great opportunity to give of your time and talent! Afterwards, enjoy food and fellowship at a catered lunch. 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. 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.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Col 3:23-24

Thank You!
Many thanks to all who participated in our beautiful Holy Week and Easter servicesaltar servers, choirs and musicians, flower donors, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, cleaners and decorators.

Teaching Hearts, Minds and Souls

Registration for the 2012-13 school year has begun. Find out what the Good News in education is all about! Call the school (858-279-1882) to arrange a meeting with the principal and a tour of the classrooms. We offer an excellent Catholic-values based educational program, which includes small class sizes, art, music, PE, sports and Spanish programs. Limited financial aid available.

St. Columba Springfest 2012

Around the World Saturday, April 28th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Opportunity Drawing: Tickets are $10 each or 15 tickets for $100 Prizes: 1st place-$1,000 2nd place-$500 3rd place-$250
Join us for games, food, entertainment, a talent show and more! Purchase tickets at the school office. Thank you for supporting our school!