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: stcolumbarectory@gmail.com
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
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Rev. Edward McNulty PARISH LIFE

Pastor
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 2nd Saturday,
Daily Chapel, 8:30 am—3:30 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
Rev. Mr. Bill Vasquez Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.
Deacon BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Doors open
at 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE STAFF:
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
infants and children up to four years of age.
Marlo Antonio Business Manager,
Pastoral Assistant CUB SCOUTS: Kindergarten to 5th grade; contact Deb
BAPTISMS: Oberg at 858-717-7851 or email: doberg10@aol.com
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
email: deaconvasquez@gmail.com Holland at 619-316-7498.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00

MARRIAGES: p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
Nine months preparation required. from the diary of St. Faustina)

Call the Parish office for information. GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,
7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at 858-277-
3861 for more information.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
St. Columba Church Children’s Choir - GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.) HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know
Traditional Choir - needs Communion or other services because they are
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at 858-277-3861.
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.
tessnelsonmusic@cox.net 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.
Deacon Bill Vasquez (619) 818-0972 MEN’S 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 MEN’S FAITH GROUP: First Saturday, 8:45 am in the Ministry
robin.keator@yahoo.com (619) 922-7941 Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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
p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn
ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL:
at 858-278-0526.
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org
John Amann, 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 Craig & Jacqueline Rowe at 858-349-4935.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863 ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Call Teresa for
more info at 858-277-6240.
MEMBERSHIP
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 Deanie at 858-565-9597.
online on our website: www.stcolumbasandiego.com
If you are currently using envelopes, please inform the YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
rectory of any status/address change. both Junior & Senior High. Info: call 858-277-3861.

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Pastor’s Corner profound questions in life: the existence of God,

the destiny of the human person, the origin and
This weekend the Church celebrates end of history, the truth about good and evil,
Catechetical Sunday. This annual celebration is the meaning of suffering and death, and so
an opportunity for us to reflect on the important forth.” These catechetical foundations are
ministry that Catechists perform in our parish. necessary for creating a culture of witness that
They help us to make the connection between testifies to the transformative power of the
the faith we profess each week and the reality of Gospel.
that faith in our daily lives. These include: the With this in mind, it is not too late. Our parish
teachers and assistants in our school and faith formation programs are beginning again.
religious education programs, those who Registration is currently underway for our grade
prepare parents and Godparents to celebrate school religious education program. Registration
the sacrament of baptism and marriages, as well for the High School Confirmation program is
as those who work in youth ministry. We are ongoing. Our R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation
grateful for their service to our community. of Adults) program is for adults wishing to
The witness of catechists and teachers of the become Catholic or those who have been
faith also creates and fosters a culture of witness. baptized but wish to receive the sacraments of
Catechists, together with the pastors of the Eucharist and Confirmation. For additional
Church, are entrusted with the duties of teaching information on any of these programs, please
the faith, overseeing sacramental preparation, contact the parish office.
supporting the formation of consciences, and
developing a love of prayer in those they Fr. Ed
catechize. Catechists, who are dedicated
Disciples of Christ, provide a powerful witness to
the Gospel. Additionally, Catholic schools and MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
their teachers are witnesses to the faith. For over
one hundred years, the Catholic school system in MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
America has prepared generations of disciples in 7:00 am—DA Int. of Philip & Krista
this country and been a powerful evangelizing Bertsch
presence. A vibrant Catholic identity and active
promotion of Gospel values in Catholic schools TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
help foster future generations of disciples and 7:00 am—EM John McManus
evangelists. Discipleship is rooted in human
experience. It is through human experience that WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
one enters into a dialogue with modern culture. 7:00 am—EM Intentions of Theresa
The human experience provides the “sensible MacFarlane
signs” that help us come to know ourselves, one
another, and God. It is through common human THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
experiences that the Word of God is revealed to 7:00 am—EM Donor’s Intention
us. These sensible signs are not abstract
metaphysical signs but the concrete actions of FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
the Holy Spirit present in the Christian’s everyday 8:15 am—EM Thomas Ackerman, Sr.
life. These concrete actions of the Holy Spirit are
numerous. Some common examples are retreats, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
direct service opportunities, parish prayer groups, 8:00 am—DA Doug Young
Bible study programs, and involvement in the 5:30 pm—EM Ethel Janik
ecclesial movements. It is through the prompting
of the Holy Spirit that one comes to understand SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
the Good News of the Gospel. One’s interaction 7:30 am—EM Richard & Cameron
with a Christian who lives an authentic Gospel Hudjohn
life leads to questioning about how to better 9:30 am—DA Caridad & Leanilla
appropriate the faith into one’s own life. Barnachea
“Catechesis links human experience to the
5:30 pm—DA People of the Parish
revealed word of God. Catechesis helps them
relate the Christian message to the most DA—Fr. Daniel Anyanwu, EM—Fr. Ed McNulty
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WALKABOUT
Join Deacon Bill Vasquez for the next
“Walkabout” on Saturday, September 22.
We will gather at 8:30 a.m. at the back of
the rectory to carpool. This month we’ll walk
at Cabrillo Point Lighthouse. Bring your cam-
era and water. And a hat, if you wear one!
Please contact Deacon Bill to RSVP:
619-818-0972
POPCORN DRIVE
This Sunday, September 16, the Cub Scouts
are holding popcorn sales in the hall after
the 7:30 and 9:30 Masses. Cash or checks
preferred. Thank you for your support!
POPE TWEETS
Remember the more you give yourselves
to others, the more you will receive
and be happy!
Pope Francis @Pontifex
IN NEED OF PRAYER:
Shelley Anderson, Frances Barnachea,
Jim Barrow, Luann Benson, Robert Carlson,
Cheryl Hunter, Bill Koch, Aida Mercado,
Sharon Morabito, Joselito Pestaño, Patrick Skruck
NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a name
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
to request that it be added again.
FALL FESTIVAL RAFFLE
Raffle tickets for the Fall Festival Raffle are
now available. The Grand Prize will be a
new Toyota from Toyota of Poway. Pick up
some tickets after Mass today!
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SAN DIEGO
FR. JOE’S VILLAGES
We will be going to Fr. Joe's to serve lunch
to the homeless again on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 18. We will carpool from the
church. Please contact Bob Horn if you
would like to go or have questions: 619-
843-8891.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: 1 Cor 11:17-26,33/Ps 40:7-10,17/Lk 7:1-10
Tues: 1 Cor 12:12-14,27-31/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 7:11-17
Wed: 1 Cor 12:31—13:13/Ps 33:2-5,12,22/Lk 7:31-35
Thurs: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1-2,16-17,28/Lk 7:36-50
Fri: Eph 4:1-7,11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13
Sat: 1 Cor 15:33-37,42-49/Ps 56:10-14/Lk 8:4-15
Next Sun: Wis 2:12,17-20/Ps 54:3-8/Jas 3:16-4:3/Mk 9:30-37
POOL PARTY!
FUN CHURCH COMMUNITY EVENT!
St. Columba Mom's Group is hosting a pool
party for church families with school-aged
children (preK-12) to get to know each other
better. The potluck pool party will be
on Sunday, September 23rd from 2-5 p.m. at
the Ministry Center pool. Space is limited, so
please RSVP to Karmyn Garcia at 858-699-3700
(call or text) with your name and the size of
your group. We ask each family to bring a
cooler of drinks to share and something non-
perishable to contribute to the potluck table.
We look forward to getting to know you!
BEER BREWERS’ COMPETITION
The St. Columba Beer Brewers’
Competition is back! Win glory at
the Oct. 19th Oktoberfest with TWO
chances to win. The best home-
brews will be determined by
Benchmark Co. Master Craft
Brewer Matt Akin AND by popular
vote. Your ballot counts! All Oktoberfest at-
tendees (21 and up) can taste the brews
and vote for their favorite beer. The winners
receive an engraved trophy beer stein.
Homebrewers, get your creative mash go-
ing! You know brewing can take 4+ weeks. If
you plan to enter your homebrew, please
email Maggie at maggieoden@gmail.com
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

We have begun registering new and returning students in the Ministry Center during office hours.
Children registering for the first time MUST bring a baptismal certificate.

Sunday classes begin September 23

Preschool (ages 3-4) & Kinder:
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
Grades 1-8: Sundays, 10:45-12:00 noon

Tuesday classes begin September 25

High School/Confirmation:
Tuesdays 6:45-8:00 pm
(all candidates, Catholic HS & public)

Fees: $60.00 – one child;

$100.00 – two children;
$125.00 for three or more in
one family

Are you interested in volunteering to help in the Religious Education program? Not sure if
you are able? The only qualification you need to have is a love for Jesus and His children.
The rest will take care of itself. Please think and pray about this. WE NEED YOUR GIFTS!!

For more information, contact Robin Keator at 619-922-7941

or email: robin.keator@yahoo.com

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