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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

November 3, 2013 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

There will be training classes for new Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors in the church on Monday, Nov. 11th at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested, please call Deacon Bill Vasquez at 619-818-0972 for a brief interview. There is a real need for help, particularly at our evening Masses. Please give it prayerful consideration, especially if you attend either of the 5:30 Masses.

Pastors Corner
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Today is the Sunday we have been waiting for in the parish, when we would be inspired by Leisa Anslingers sharing on Stewardship. We have prepared for this day through our preaching, stewardship messages in the bulletins and banners, sharing from people who experienced the beauty of this way of life and also through our prayer to embrace Stewardship. This day should bring us the good news of Gods goodness and our joy of being blessed, give us gratitude in receiving Gods blessings and make us generous in giving back to God. This day should help make a big start for our parish on the road to make disciples. We hope that this day brings great change in the way we look at our relationship with God and take our faith more seriously.

Deepest Condolences
Fr. Marios father, Pablito Elias, passed away on October 29th at the age of 78. Let us offer prayers that God will grant Fr. Mario and his family strength and comfort during this difficult time and for the happy repose of the soul of Pablito.

GODS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER

Last weeks gospel about the forgiven tax collector and this weeks story of Zaccheus speak about Gods patience, compassion and mercy. The spotlight on both gospels is focused on two public sinners (both tax collectors) who obtained pardon for their sins. Society may scorn and judge these sinners to be hopeless but Christ came to save them. Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus, but Jesus was more interested in him. Christ restored his dignity by coming to his house, and this changed his perspective about life and possessions. The grace of conversion made Zaccheus promise to make reparations for his sins, which surpassed the gravity of his faults. Gods love became a more valuable wealth for him so that he could afford to let go of things of lesser value. He found the true wealth in Gods unconditional love and forgiveness.

The LORD lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. Psalm 145

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held next Saturday, November 9th, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Daily Chapel. There is a sign-up book if you wish to attend at a specific time.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7:00 amME Novena for All Souls TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:00 amJM Novena for All Souls WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 7:00 amEC Novena for All Souls THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00 amJM Novena for All Souls FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00 amDV Novena for All Souls SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 8:00 amJM Novena for All Souls 5:30 pmDV Gracita Espinosa SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 7:30 amEC People of the Parish 9:30 amBR Francisco Perez 11:00 amBR Int. of Manuel B. Antonio, Jr. 5:30 pmEC Novena for All Souls
EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias, JM=Fr. Joe Miller, BR=Fr. Bernard Ranoa, DV=Fr. Danny Valdepenas

Love Our Priests

Ascension Parish, 11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., will hold a special Mass on Saturday, Nov. 9th, at 10:00 a.m. sponsored by the Love Our Priests Prayer Group. Celebrant will be Rev. Charles Wright, OSB, Abbot at Prince of Peace Abbey. A pot luck will follow the Mass. All are welcome!

All Souls Novena

We began a Novena for All Souls on Saturday, November 2nd. Offering envelopes are available in the church if you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one. The envelopes with the names will be placed on the altar during Mass throughout the nine-day Novena.

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Correction for Msgr. ONeill

The address for Msgr. ONeill printed previously in the bulletin should have read Coalisland (not Coal Island).

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:30 am 3:30 pm. Holy Hour for Life with chaplet of Divine Mercy, 2:30-3:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING: Mondays, 8:00-9:30 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 during the 9:30 am Mass 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 Louise Holland at 858-316-7498. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel (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 at (858) 277-3861 for more information. GREETERS/USHERS: Contact Terry Foster at 858-427 -7178. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table, Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 2798731. LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday of 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.

GALA! November 23rd

Join us at St. Columba Schools 50th Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Points Sheraton on Saturday, November 23rd. Enjoy dinner, dancing, casino tables, door prizes, silent and live auctions. Dinner ticket: $50.00 / Drawing ticket: $100.00 Opportunity drawing for $10,000 For tickets or event information, call the school office at (858) 279-1882.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: 17/ Sun: Rom 11:29-36/Ps 69:30-31, 33-34/Lk 14:12-14 Rom 12:5-16/Ps 131:1-3/Lk 14:15-24 Rom 13:8-10/Ps 112:1-2.4-5,9/Lk 14:25-33 Rom 14:7-12/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/Lk 15:1-10 Rom 15:14-21/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 16:1-8 Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12/Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9/1 Cor 3:9-11,16Jn 2:13-22 2 Mc 7:1-2,9-14/Ps 17:1,5-6,8,15/2 Thes 2:16-3:5/ Lk 20:27-38

PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially: Carmen Anderson, Marian Babauta, Eldon Barrick, Nettie Caldwell, Marlena Daniels, Thomas Dunne, Pablito Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Gigi Esguerra, John Goldkamp, Frank Klementich, Jay Koppelman, Alfred Lucas, Carolina Monserrat, Bill Moore, Debbie Oliver, Doris Oliver, Luther Ramos, Bob Riggs, Gloria Riggs, Chris Sirca, Divina Villar, David Won, William Wong

Baby Bottle Drive

Please remember to return your baby bottles with money for Culture of Life Family Services! A representative spoke after Mass a few weeks ago. Please look around your house and car for the bottle you collected and return it to the church with a donation to support women in crisis pregnancies. For more information or to volunteer contact Laura Flanagan at 619 886 7881.

School News
Important update for VONS shoppers! Thank you for supporting St. Columba School by shopping at Vons. New in November...in order for St. Columba School to continue receiving credit from VONS you need to pay for your groceries with a debit card, check, or cash. The use of a CREDIT CARD will not generate funds for our school! Thanks for your understanding!!! Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products such as Ziploc, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and many others. This is a yearround fundraiser for St. Columba School. Thank you to the many parishioners who support this program!