ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

November 21, 2010

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Filipino Fiesta Fundraiser
Pastor’s Corner ~ This Sunday, November 21st, everyone is invited
to enjoy Filipino food and cultural entertainment,
THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING signals the closing 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Proceeds
of the Liturgical Year in the Catholic Church. The will benefit our school. Cost: $8.00/person.
Kingship of Jesus Christ, the King of Heaven and the
Universe, fits the theme that closes the liturgical cycle
because He is the beginning and end of everything, as
the Second Reading (Colossians 1:12-20) today
describes. Though by human standards he was not
Collection for National Needs
recognized as king by the Jewish leaders, the prophets This weekend has been designated for the Collection for
of old have prophesied that his kingdom will have no National Needs. Special envelopes are available for the
end. The Catholic Church teaches that He is above all collection which supports the Black and Indian Missions,
thrones and dominions, principalities and powers. His Catholic Home Missions, Catholic Communication
kingdom is one of love, mercy, peace and justice. Campaign, Catholic Campaign for Human Development
and the Catholic University of America. Please be as
We will celebrate THANKSGIVING DAY on November generous as you can.
25, a very special day for the American people. We
know the history behind this special day, but sometimes
we forget the essence of the celebration. It’s not about
the turkey, or the parade, or gathering of people who
are focused on things rather than on persons. It is about
recognizing the gift of God and nature in our life, from
the simplest fact of being alive and enjoying what our
senses can experience, to the complexities of
relationships and values that make life more colorful.
Above all, we give Thanksgiving and Gratitude to God
for giving us His Son Jesus Christ, for his saving love
and forgiveness and for preparing for us an eternal
Mass Intentions for the Week
dwelling place in heaven. Thanksgiving then, should be MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22—ALL SOULS PRAYERS
a DAILY HABIT. 6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Ralph Sheehy

Thanksgiving TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23—ALL SOULS PRAYERS

6:30 am—ME In Thanksgiving
The Rectory will be closed on 8:15 am Communion Service
November 25 & 26 for the Thanksgiving WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24—ALL SOULS PRAYERS
holiday. On Thursday, there will be one 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention
Mass at 9:00 a.m. (NO 6:30 Mass). On 8:15 am Communion Service
Friday the schedule will be as usual,
Communion Service at 6:30 a.m. and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25—THANKSGIVING
Mass at 8:15 a.m. 6:30 am No Mass
9:00 am—ME Int. of the Pestaño & Antonio families
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26—ALL SOULS PRAYERS
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 6:30 am Communion Service
8:15 am—ME †Victoria Macalintal
With your help and support, our St. Columba School
Gala 2010 was an overwhelming success. This year SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27—ALL SOULS PRAYERS
our totals were up in all categories—number of people 8:15 am—ME †Felicidad Musar
attending, number of baskets, number of 10k tickets 5:30 pm—ME Int. of Sylvester & Flavia Barajas
sold, and most importantly, an overall profit of more SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28—ALL SOULS PRAYERS
than $25,000. The winner of the $10,000 drawing went 7:30 am—ME †Jesus Manlangit
to the OLIVA family of St. Columba School. Again, we 9:30 am—ME †Lito Liam
couldn’t have done it without the support of Fr. Mario 11:00 am—FM People of the Parish
and all of our St. Columba parishioners and friends. A 5:30 pm—EC Int. of the Mahady family
million thanks from the children of St. Columba
Catholic School. AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran,
ME-Fr. Mario Elias, FM-Fr. Frank Mannion, LN-Fr. Louis Newman
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 21, 2010

~~~~~~~~~~READINGS FOR THE WEEK~~~~~~~~~~ Let’s Get Digital

Mon: Rv 14:1-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4
Tues: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11 An electronic version of the bulletin is now available
Wed: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3,7-9/Lk 21:12-19 online at [Link]. It can be
Thurs: Rv 18:1-2,21-23;19:1-3,9/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 21:20-28 enlarged, downloaded, or printed.
Fri: Rv 20:1-4,11-21:2/Ps 84:3-6,8/Lk 21:29-33
Sat: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36
Sun: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44
Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd
December Schedules Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm.
(Immaculate Conception & Christmas Masses) ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday
The December schedules for Lectors and Eucharistic of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
Ministers have been emailed. Paper copies are available in BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): Monday mornings,
the sacristy for those not on the email listing. For questions, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
contact Kathi Lohry at (858) 277-3863 or email:
stcolumbarectory@[Link]. BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available.
**Volunteers are needed for the Immaculate
Conception, Christmas Eve & Christmas morning CHILDCARE: Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. till noon in the
Masses. Please see the sign-up sheets in the sacristy.** 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
St. Columba Worker Devotion (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of
St. Faustina.)
If you need help in a job search or can offer a job
lead, please attend our next meeting on Tuesday, GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday
Nov. 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Music Room. For more of each month, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center.
info, questions or to offer job leads, please contact Please call Robin, (858) 277-3861 for more information.
Ed Ancmon at [Link]@[Link].
HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at
(858) 278-9117.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table,
All Souls Prayers Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731.
A month of Masses for All Souls continues through MEN’S CLUB: The 1st Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m.
November. If you wish to enroll your loved ones, you will in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome
find envelopes in the pews. A Memorial Book is located in and encouraged to join.
the vestibule if you wish to write in the name of a
deceased family member or friend. The book and MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday of the month in the
envelopes will be placed upon the altar during the month. 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.
Please remember the following, their families and those
who care for them, in your prayers so that if it be God’s will PRAYER MEETING: We invite you to join us in praise,
they may be restored to health . . . . songs, scripture readings, teachings and worship every
Bob Brooks, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Pat Connolly, Betty Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center.
Conners, Lorraine Costa, Flora Culver, Marlena
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults
Daniels, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Maya
seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full
Hathaway, Regina Lucero, John McManus, Rick
membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to
Padilla, Candida Perez, Evelyn Sefkow
receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507.
Around the Diocese…. SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30
a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our
Vocation Retreat Day for Young Women—Sunday, parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events.
November 28th, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, at Nazareth
House, 6363 Rancho Mission Road, San Diego. For YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Ministry
more information, call Sr. Fintan at 310-614-9570 or Sr. Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more
Margaret at 619-563-0480. information call (858) 277-3861.