St. Columba Church Mass Schedule & Events
St. Columba Church Mass Schedule & Events
November 7, 2010
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
New Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers
Pastor’s Corner ~ If you have already been interviewed, please attend
one of the following training meetings on:
PURGATORY AND PRAYING FOR THE DEAD
Monday, November 8th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
The month of November is a special time to remember the or
dead. The Catholic belief of praying for the dead is Monday, November 15th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
necessarily connected to the doctrine on Purgatory. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) teaches that “All Meet in the church.
who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly
purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but
after death they undergo purification so as to achieve the
holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven”. The All Souls Novena
Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification
of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment A Novena of Masses for All Souls continues through
of the damned. From the Scripture (1 Cor. 3:15; 1 Peter the month of November. If you wish to enroll your loved
1:7), the Church speaks of a cleansing fire when ones, you will find envelopes in the pews.
describing Purgatory. (CCC 1030-1031)
A Memorial Book is located in the vestibule if you wish
The practice of praying for the dead can be seen from the to write in the name of a deceased family member or
Book of Maccabees (2 Macc 12:46) when Judas friend. The book and envelopes will be placed upon the
Maccabeus made atonement for the dead that they might altar during the novena.
be delivered from their sin. From the beginning, the
Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered
prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic Seniors’ Club
sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific
vision of God. The Church also commends almsgiving,
Thursday, November 11th, 10:30 am
indulgences and works of penance undertaken on behalf
of the dead. (CCC-1032) “Thanksgiving Potluck”
Please remember the following, their families and those R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults
who care for them, in your prayers so that if it be God’s will seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full
they may be restored to health . . . . membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat Connolly, Betty receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Conners, Lorraine Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507.
Daniels, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Maya SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
Hathaway, Regina Lucero, John McManus, Rick a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our
Padilla, Evelyn Sefkow parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events.
NOTE—Names will be removed from the list after about YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
four weeks or upon notification from the individual or Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
family. Names may be re-listed upon request. information call (858) 277-3861.