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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

February 20, 2011

Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Annual Mass for Deceased
Pastor’s Corner ~ Members of Seniors’ Club
WE ARE GOD'S TEMPLE Thursday, February 24th—9:00 a.m.
With Anointing of the Sick
One of the controversial issues of our time is the
feminist's view that a woman's body is absolutely her All parishioners are welcome.
own and she can do whatever she wants to do with it. No club meeting. Breakfast to follow.
This point of view is also being held by pro-choice $7.00/person—members & guests.
groups who claim absolute right of their own life and
body, especially when the issue of abortion comes
into the picture. Other views similar to this thinking
are those who claim other people's lives through
murder, slavery, abuse of any kind, and the neglect of
Upcoming Youth Events
protection of life. Youth Group Bake Sale—February 27th, 8:00 -
11:00 a.m., in the Parish Hall. All items baked by the
The Second Reading this weekend reminds us that youth and their families.
our bodies are not just temporal and physical entities,
but hidden in ourselves is the abiding presence of Confirmation Candidates Car Wash—March 6th,
God, and that's what makes life sacred. We are not 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at 7-11 on Aero Drive. Funds
raised will be used for their annual Confirmation
the absolute owner of our bodies—God owns us. God Retreat. Presale tickets will be available at the Bake
created us, and so He owns us. Only He can decide Sale booth on February 27th.
on matters of life and death, whether it is our own life
or other people's lives.
We look into the reasons for the sacredness of life: Mass Intentions for the Week
We are God's image (Gen. 1:27); Christ redeemed us
with His own life and death; the Holy Spirit made us MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21—Presidents’ Day
6:30 am Communion Service
his dwelling place (1 Cor. 3:16-23). We are not our 8:15 am—ME Int. of Billie Cook
own. We belong to God. The fulfillment of our
human existence is not fulfilling our own desire but TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
following the plan of our Maker. 6:30 am—ME †Ralph Iglesias
8:15 am Communion Service
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
8:15 am Communion Service
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Presidents’ Day 6:30 am—AA Priest’s Intention
8:15 am Communion Service
The rectory will be closed on 9:00 am Annual Mass for Seniors Club
Monday, February 21st in
observance of Presidents’ Day. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
6:30 am Communion Service
Have a safe holiday! 8:15 am—ME †Michelle Finley
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8:15 am—ME †Ralph Iglesias
5:30 pm—ME †Lorraine Wahl
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27
7:30 am—ME People of the Parish
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers 9:30 am—ME †Roger Bernabe
11:00 am—FM Int. of Nenita Smith
March schedules have been emailed. Paper copies 5:30 pm—EC Int. of the Mahady family
are also available in the sacristy. For questions
please call Kathi Lohry at (858) 277-3863 or email: AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
[email protected]. ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Please pray for the following, their families and

those who care for them ~
Peter Almryde, Linda Amick, Carmen Ball, Beatrice
Blackowalk, Felicia Boné, Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat
Connolly, Betty Conners, Lorraine & John Costa, Flora Culver,
Marlena Daniels, Lucy Doherty, Fran Dowling, Doug Farnum,
Toni Gaylord, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Maya
Hathaway, Richard Hudjohn, Regina Lucero, Fr. Frank
Mannion, John McManus, Robert Medina, Rick Padilla,
Monthly Schedule
Candida Perez, Pablito Rivera, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd
Marge Schelly, Evelyn Sefkow and John Trolinger. 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
Divine Mercy Conference: March 4th & 5th at Mission 4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available.
San Antonio de Pala. Opening Mass at 7:00 p.m. on
Friday, followed by Rosary and Chaplet meditations led CHILDCARE: Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. till noon in the
by Fr. Mario Elias with music by Donna Lee and John Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of
Grassadonia. To register, call 619-276-6637 or go to age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161.
www.SDdivinemercy.org. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us Mondays and Fridays at
Annointing of the Sick Mass: Tuesday, March 1st, 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel for a Divine Mercy
11:00 a.m. in the St. Francis Chapel at Mission San Devotion (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of
Diego de Alcala for all those who are ill, elderly or in St. Faustina.)
need of prayers for health and healing. Call 619-283- GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday
7319 to RSVP by Feb. 22nd. of each month, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center.
Please call Robin, (858) 277-3861 for more information.
Fundraiser Dinner HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858)
278-9117.
The St. Columba 6th graders are
hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
hall on Saturday, February 26th, Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731.
4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is
invited to join us for a delicious MEN’S CLUB: The 1st Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m.
dinner while helping to support our in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome
6th-grade camp fundraiser. and encouraged to join.
MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday of the month in the
Annual Catholic Appeal Ministry Center, 8:45 am-10:00 am. All men are invited
to this informal spiritual gathering to share our lives and
Next Sunday, February 27th, is the start of our Annual grow in our faith. Prayer, discussion and donuts.
Catholic Appeal. Donations support Religious Education, PRAYER MEETING: We invite you to join us in praise,
Youth and Young Adult programs, Marriage and Family songs, scripture readings, teachings and worship every
Life programs, Religious Vocations, Catholic Charities, Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center.
as well as parishes and schools in need. Contribution
cards will be available next weekend. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults
seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full
Readings for the Week membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to
receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Mon: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1-2,5/Mk 9:14-29 For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507.
Tues: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19
Wed: Sir 4:11-19/Ps 119:154, 171-172, 174-175/ SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
Mk 9:38-40 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our
Thurs: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-4,6/Mk 9:41-50 parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events.
Fri: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12,16,18, 27, 34-35/Mk 10:1-12 YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
Sat: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-18/Mk 10:13-16 Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
Sun: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3,6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 information call (858) 277-3861.