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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH November 20, 2011 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

SAN DIEGO

K of C Christmas Cards
Once again the Knights of Columbus are selling Christmas Cards. All proceeds go to support the K of C and their works throughout the year. Look for Knights selling Christmas cards after Masses this weekend through December 11th.

Pastors Corner ~
STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE PART 2 Stewardship as a way of life is based upon conversion of heart. It embraces all of life and challenges us to be faithful to our calling to follow Jesus Christ. STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Prayer is about our relationship with God. It is an aspiration of the heart, it directs us to heaven; it is something great which expands the soul and unites us to Jesus (St. Therese of Lisieux). Stewards nurture their relationship with God by having prayer life. Regardless of the length of prayer, listening and responding to God is at the core of the disciples life. The most important prayer of all is the Eucharist in which we hear Gods word and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. STEWARDSHIP OF SERVICE Ministry is about gifts and needs. We name and nurture the gifts God has given us; we place these gifts at the service of those in need. Ministries are many in number and find expression in the areas of worship, education, community, social justice, leadership and evangelization. The Epistle of St. Peter reminds us: Each one has received a gift, use it to serve another as good stewards of Gods varied graces (1 Pt. 4:10). A theology of ministry and service emphasizes that it is not so much that we do things for others but rather Jesus is doing something for others through us. Our prayer should remind us that ultimately all stewardship is the work of the Lord taking place through the actions of his faithful disciples. STEWARDSHIP OF SHARING Stewards are generous people. They have a grateful heart realizing that all gifts come from the Lord. They feel an obligation to return a portion to the Church and other charities. They refuse to be co-opted by a culture of greed and live a life of hoarding. A tough question has to be asked: Can a person claim to be a disciple of the Lord if he is not sharing generously of his/her financial resources? A strange phenomenon happens in the stewardship world. The greater the generosity and the greater the sacrifice, the greater the joy. Joy, according to some authors, is impossible without generosity. And another author states that joy is the infallible sign of Gods presence.
(Source: Stewardship: A Disciples Response, National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C., 1993)

Youth Mass This Sunday

This Sunday, November 20th, and every 3rd Sunday, the Youth Group will assist at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. They will sing in the choir, and serve as lectors and ushers.

Thanksgiving
The rectory will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the following day, black Friday. On Thanksgiving, there will be Mass at 6:30 am as usual, as well as a 9:00 am Mass. Normal Mass schedule resumes on Friday. No BINGO on November 25th No RCIA on November 27th We wish everyone a peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Gilia L. Trujillo TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 6:30 amME Gilia L. Trujillo 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 6:30 amAA Gilia L. Trujillo 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24Thanksgiving Day 6:30 amAA Flora Culver 9:00 amME Int. of Sergio Montez FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 amME Int. of Evan & Annie Keller SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 8:15 amME Int. of Shirleymae Davis 5:30 pmDF Lorraine Wahl SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27First Sunday of Advent 7:30 amEC Peter Wetmore 9:30 amME Erlinda Schultz 11:00 amME People of the Parish 5:30 pmEC Angelina Angeles
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Collection for National Needs

This weekend has been designated for the 2011 collection for National Needs. Special envelopes are available for the collection which supports the Black and Indian Missions, the Catholic Home Missions, the Catholic Communication Campaign, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and the Catholic University of America.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Songs, Stories and Prayer for Advent

Automated Giving
To strengthen stewardship, caring for and sharing Gods gifts and family as disciples of Christ, we request that you consider utilizing a new and easier way to support our parish...Automated Giving. What is Automated Giving? An alternative means of support for St. Columba Church instead of using envelopes. You may now make your contributions directly from your checking or savings account or with a credit card. There is NO COST to you to participate in the program. What are the benefits to me? 1. This program allows you to plan your giving in the same way you budget your other financial commitments. 2. You no longer have to be concerned about making up missed offertory donations when you are out of town, on vacation, ill, etc. 3. You can easily adjust the amount of your donation (up or down) through the secure website. 4. You no longer need to write a check and search for an envelope every week. 5. By using a credit card your donations will help you increase your credit card bonus incentives. I feel uncomfortable about not having something to physically drop in the collection basket. What should I do? Special donation slips are available in the pews for those enrolled in the program to be dropped into the collection basket, should you wish.

Everyone is invited to an evening of Songs, Stories and Prayer for Advent with Michael John Poirier, Monday, December 5th, at 7:00 pm at St. Catherine Laboure, 4124 Mt. Abraham. For more info, call 858-571-1162.

Natural Family PlanningA series of 4 classes, beginning December 1st at the Diocese Pastoral Center. Safe, effective and inexpensive. Call Dave & Cheryl Ross at 619-303-5053.

Scrip available for purchase daily!

The school office has scrip available Monday-Friday. No more waiting! We have Target, Walmart, Kohls, Vons, Albertsons, Starbucks & more. Its an easy way to support St. Columba School!

Scrip during Sunday coffee and donuts!

Stop by the hall after the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses to purchase select gift cards like Walmart, Target, Arco, Vons, and Starbucks.

Be Safe
To keep our homes safe and to comply with recent State law, the St. Columba Mens Club is offering to install carbon monoxide detectors in parishioners homes. The cost is $20.00, which includes the detector and installation. We will also install smoke detectors. For more info, call: 619-933-3377. Donations to the Mens Club for other benevolent functions welcome.

How do I enroll?
Simply go to our parish website at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html or go to: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com For questions, call the parish office (858) 277-3863.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Trisha & Antonio Alcantara, Meldina Almandrez, Joe Bachmeier, Walt Becker,

Go Green
St. Columba School has begun a recycling program. Drop off all your empty cans and plastic bottles at the large container near the outdoor lunch area, before or after the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. Sorry, no glass or newspapers accepted at this time.

Esther Boatheng, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Doug Farnum, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Chita Gonzalo, Gaye Harkay, Richard Hudjohn, Cheryl Hunter, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Fr. Louis Newman, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Charlotte Showalter, Myrna Singca, Deacon Bill Vasquez, Michelle Wadlow, and Ron Zeunges

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Dn 1:1-6,8-20/Dn 3:52-56/Lk 21:1-4 Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57-61/Lk 21:5-11 Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28/Dn 3:62-67/Lk 21:12-19 Dn 6:12-28/Dn 3:68-74/Lk 21:20-28 Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75-81/Lk 21:29-33 Dn 7:15-27/Dn 3:82-87/Lk 21:34-36 Is 63:16-17,19;64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19/ 1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37

Mass Intentions
We are now accepting Mass intentions for 2012. If you have a special date on which youd like have a Mass intention, its best to reserve it as far ahead of time as possible.