St.

Columba Parish
3327 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Visit our web site: www.stcolumbasandiego.com

Phone: (858) 277-3863
Fax: (858) 277-3883
Email: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 AM & 5:30 PM
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM / Friday: 8:15 AM
Holy Days: See bulletin.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Second Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM or by appointment
ROSARY
Monday-Saturday before daily Mass
ST. COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

Rev. Edward McNulty PARISH LIFE

Pastor ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday,
Daily Chapel, 8:30 am3:30 pm. For more info, call Alma
Rev. Gervatius Hong at 858-565-4231.
Chaplain of Korean Ministry BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Ministry
Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.
Rev. Mr. Bill Vasquez
Deacon BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Doors open
at 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE STAFF:
CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary infants and children up to four years of age.
Marlo Antonio Business Manager,
CUB SCOUTS: Kindergarten to 5th grade; contact Deb
Pastoral Assistant
Oberg at 858-717-7851 or email: [email protected]
BAPTISMS:
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
Holland at 619-316-7498.
email: [email protected]
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00
p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
MARRIAGES:
from the diary of St. Faustina)
Nine months preparation required.
GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,
Call the Parish Office for information.
7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-
3861 for more information.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.
St. Columba Church Childrens Choir -
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.) HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know
needs Communion or other services because they are
Traditional Choir -
homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am 3861.
Spiritus - Hans Becker - 9:30 am
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
Contemporary - Tess Nelson - 5:30 pm (Sun.) Richard Portugal. For info call (858) 279-8731.
[email protected]
LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd
Tuesday in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy
R.C.I.A. Keller at (619) 933-6677.
Mike Conroy (858) 278-1507
MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Hall. All
men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH OFFICE: Contact Curtis Carlson at 858-337-5768.
Robin Keator, DCM (858) 277-3861 MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the Ministry
[email protected] (619) 922-7941 Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
Mon., Tues., & Wed., 5:30-9:00 pm PRAYER MEETING: Join us in praise, songs, scripture
readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00
ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL: p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn
at (858) 278-0526.
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org
Rose Navarro, Principal (858) 279-1882 R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for adults
seeking Baptism and for baptized adults seeking the
Linda Glenwinkel, Secretary (858) 279-1882
sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more info,
Trish Gilsdorf, Preschool Director (858) 279-0161 call Mike Conroy at 858-278-1507.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863
ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
MEMBERSHIP Room. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.
SENIORS CLUB: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
To register as a member, please complete a white regis- a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors 50 and up in our
tration card found at the back of the church, or register parish. For more info, contact Donna at 858-278-3415.
online through our website (listed on cover).
Also, if you are currently using envelopes, please inform YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
the rectory of any status/address change. both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
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Pastors Corner the intercession of Mary under the title of

Our Lady of the Rosary. It is a time when
My dear brothers and sisters, we as individuals and families are invited
to practice the long standing tradition of
It is not too late; our parish faith reciting the rosary as part of our prayer life.
formation programs are beginning again. The rosary is one of the most traditional
Registration is currently underway for our forms of prayer we have in our Church.
grade school religious education program. Although the origins of the rosary are
Registration for the High School sketchy, evidence exists from the Middle
Confirmation program is ongoing. Our Ages that strings of beads were used to
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) count Our Fathers and Hail Marys. The
program is for adults wishing to become structure of the rosary gradually evolved
Catholic or those who have been baptized between the 12th and 15th centuries.
but wish to receive the sacraments of During the 16th century, the structure of
Eucharist and Confirmation has already the five-decade rosary based on the three
begun. For additional information on any of sets of mysteries prevailed. Tradition holds
these programs please contact the parish that St. Dominic (d. 1221) devised the
office. rosary as we know it today. Perhaps this
This next week (September 25-28) I will month can provide the opportunity for
be participating in the Annual Convocation those who have drifted from this prayer
for priests in the Diocese of San Diego. This form or are not familiar with it to welcome
year nearly 175 priests, active and retired, it into their experience. Families may wish
diocesan and religious, who are currently to pray the rosary together as part of
ministering in the Diocese of San Diego will evening or bed time prayers.
be gathering for this event. The
Fr. Ed
convocation is a combination of prayer,
spiritual reflection and some business. One
of the things I enjoy most about the MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Convocation is the opportunity to gather
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
with my brother priests and hear about the
good things that are happening throughout 7:00 amDA Joanne Hogan
our diocese in the many parishes and other TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
faith communities. 7:00 amDA Tim Lee
We need your help. The Annual Fall WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Festival is just around the corner. This annual 7:00 amDA Donors Intention
three-day event is a great opportunity for
our parish and school communities to come THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
together in a spirit of celebration. However, 7:00 amDA Int. of Tammy Nelson
this event cant be a success without your FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
help. We are looking for people to give one 8:15 amEM Patricia Munley
or two hours of their time over the course of
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
the weekend. This is a wonderful way to
8:00 amEM Caridad Catindig
meet some of those people you sit next to
5:30 pmDA Jim Wolf
each weekend. Also of course we have the
parish raffle. Tickets are still on sale, and we SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
are hoping to reach our goal of $60,000 in 7:30 am People of the Parish
raffle sales. 9:30 am Wilfredo & Lydia Santos
Finally, in the Church the month of 5:30 pm Tony Studds
October has traditionally been devoted to
DAFr. Daniel Anyanwu, EMFr. Ed McNulty
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WELCOME! BAPTISMS
Welcome to the newest members of our We welcome into our Catholic family the
parish: following children who were baptized in
Alicia Alvarez August:
Henry & Mary Billings Chloe Bautista
John & Kelly Chuckta Annabelle Bird
Meia Clarke James Flanagan
Philip & Adriana Corbett Escher Steuermann
Inga Ferber
Carla Lopez 9/17/17 SUNDAY COLLECTION
Alberto & Elva Melchor
Celia Raggio Plate Collection: $1,239.60
Joseph & Ashley Soileau Envelope Collection: $6,321.48
Beatrice Turnbull Online Giving: $923.00
Total # of Envelopes: 161
RAFFLE TICKETS
Tickets for the Fall Festival Raffle are still avail- READINGS FOR THE WEEK
able. Pick some up after Mass, at the rectory
Mon: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1-6/Lk 8:16-18
or at the school office. Dont miss a chance Tues: Ezr 6:7-8,12,14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21
to win a brand new 2018 Toyota! Wed: Ezr 9:5-9/(Ps) Tb 13:2-4,7-8/Lk 9:1-6
Visit our web site to see a full schedule of the Thurs: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1-6,9/Lk 9:7-9
fun, food and festivities. Fri: Dn 7:9-10,13-14/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51
Sat: Zec 2:5-9,14-15/(Ps) Jer 31:10-13/Lk 9:43-45
Next Sun: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11/
POPE TWEETS Mt 21:28-32
Let us find the courage to purify our hearts
by removing the rocks and thorns which FALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
choke the Word of God.
Pope Francis @Pontifex Its not too late to sign up to volunteer at the
Fall Festival (Oct 13-15). Sign-Up sheets are
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION available in the vestibule of the church, or
REGISTRATION you can email the volunteer coordinator,
Mary Lou Scott at
[email protected]
It is not too late to register for Religious Edu-
with your desired two-hour time slot and con-
cation classes. Children registering for the first
tact information.
time MUST bring a baptismal certificate.

Sunday classes begin September 24th IN NEED OF PRAYER

Preschool (ages 3-4) & Kinder:
Please pray for:
Sundays, 9:30 10:30 am
Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45-12:00 noon Jim Barrow, Betty Brozovic, Nicole Diamond,
Lise Dubreuil, Ruth Dufault, Fiona Frost,
Tuesday classes begin September 26th Gabe Harkay, Della Klabbenback,
High School/Confirmation: Macario Madrigal
Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 pm NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a name
(all candidates, Catholic HS & public) be added to the list. The names will be on the list for a
period of 30 days. If you wish the person to be on the list
longer than one month, you will need to call the rectory
Contact Robin at 619.922.7941 or to request that it be added again.
[email protected] For those with ongoing, chronic or incurable conditions,
their names should be written in our Book of Prayer.
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SCHOOL NEWS

God of life, may we never be discouraged by the crosses we face in our daily lives. Help us to walk
confidently in faith and love. May our difficulties lead us to a deeper appreciation of our blessings
and help us to be more compassionate of others. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.

FALL FESTIVAL: Fall Fest is just around the corner! Come join all the fun starting October 13th through
October 15th. Everyones help is needed to make our Fall Fest a huge success. If you cant attend,
another way you can support our school is by buying raffle tickets 5 for $100.00 or 10 for $200.00. Sin-
gle tickets are $20.00 each. Last Friday, September 8th, every family received an envelope with 10
raffle tickets. Tickets with money can be returned to the school office or to your childs teacher. We
need every family to help support this event. This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and our children
benefit from our school facilities this fundraiser provides. If each of our families reach out and sup-
port this event our goal can become a reality. The drawing will take place on Sunday, October 15th
at 4:00 pm. A chance to win a new 2017 Toyota! A very big thank you, to all the families who have
stepped up to support this event.youre off to a great start!

SCHOOL PICTURES: Picture day is Tuesday, September 26th. Students need to be in formal dress uni-
form. Send no money on picture day. Proof portraits will be sent home for your approval. Choose
your portrait packet from the price list accompanying your proofs. After youve made your selec-
tions, please bring payment to school within 10 days. You will also be able to pay online. Look for the
flyer coming home today with your child.

CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET: Cathedral Catholic High School is sponsoring a
cross country track meet for grades K through 8 on Saturday, October 14th. The cost to participate is
$5.00 perathlete. Registration forms are due to Mr. Fairchild not later than Monday, October 9th. Last
year, over 300 athletes, from 18 different Catholic schools competed in this annual track meet. Stu-
dents can either register as an individual runner or as a team. Lets show our Cougar Spirit by show-
ing great sportsmanship by supporting this event.

GIFT CARDS: Purchasing gift cards is an easy and great way to support our school. With the holidays
just around the corner, plan ahead and get them from St. Columba, its a win-win situation for all!
You can order online just go to www.shopwithscrip.com enter the school code: 5B7465D45922 and
follow the simple instructions. You can also stop by the office to pick up an order form. Thank you to
all our families, parishioners, and friends who support this program for our school. Your continued
support is greatly appreciated.

GIRLS SCOUTS: Reminder: Parents, youre invited to attend a fun and exciting informational and sign-
up meeting for Girl Scouts or Daisies Wednesday, September 27th from 6:00 7:00 pm in the parish
hall.
LOOKING AHEAD

October 4- Blessing of the Animals

October 13-15 - FALL FESTIVAL

October 23-27 - Red Ribbon Week

October 28 - Junior High Dance

October 31 - Halloween Afternoon Carnival

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