December 18, 2011

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ST. COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH December 18, 2011 Fourth Sunday of Advent

SAN DIEGO

Cub Scout Bake Sale Today!
After the 7:30 & 9:30 Masses

Pastor’s Corner ~
(From a homily in Praise of the Virgin Mother by St. Bernard, Abbot) You have heard, O Virgin, that you will conceive and bear a son; you have heard that it will not be by a man but by the Holy Spirit. The angel awaits an answer; it is time for him to return to God who sent him. We too, are waiting, O Lady, for your word of compassion; the sentence of condemnation weighs heavily upon us. The price of our salvation is offered to you. We shall be set free at once if you consent. In the eternal Word of God we all came to be, and behold, we die. In your brief response we are to be remade in order to be recalled to life. Tearful Adam, with his sorrowing family, begs this of you, O Loving Virgin, in their exile from Paradise. Abraham begs it; David begs it. All the other holy patriarchs, your ancestors, ask it of you, as they dwell in the country of the shadow of death. This is what the whole earth waits for, prostrate at your feet. It is right in doing so, for on your word depends comfort for the wretched, ransom for the captive, freedom for the condemned, indeed, salvation for all the sons of Adam, the whole of your race. Answer quickly, O Virgin. Reply in haste to the angel of the Lord. Answer with a word, receive the Word of God. Speak your own word, conceive the divine Word. Breathe a passing word, embrace the Eternal Word. Why do you delay, why are you afraid? Believe, give praise and receive. Let humility be bold, let modesty be confident. Though modest silence is pleasing, dutiful speech is now more necessary. Open your heart to faith, O Blessed Virgin, your lips to praise, your womb to the Creator. See, the desired of all the nations is in your door, knocking to enter. Arise in faith, hasten in devotion, open in praise and thanksgiving. Behold the handmaid of the Lord, she says, be it done to me according to your word.

We welcome into our Catholic community Faith Abril, Nicholas Benitez, Rylan Chabrow, Maximilian Martinez-Cano, and Andres Ortiz who were baptized in November.

Join us this Monday December 19th at 6:00 pm as we “green” the church for Christmas. All are welcome!

Mass Intentions for the Week
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 am—ME Bob & Marian Herrenbruck TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 6:30 am—ME Mary Rodriguez 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 6:30 am—AA Donor’s Intention 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 6:30 am—AA Int. of Thomas Ackerman, Jr. 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 am—ME Int. of Helen Loewer SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 8:15 am—ME Nerlita & Natividad Barrera CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 4:00 pm—ME Juliana & Gregoria Valeros 5:30 pm—EC Dorothy & Alfred Tortora 10:00 pm—ME Int. of the Antonio-Pestaño family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25—Christmas Day 7:30 am—EC Emmy Haefner 9:30 am—ME Flo Kloberdanz 11:00 am— People of the Parish
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, RK-Fr. Rex Kintanar

Christmas Flowers
If you would like to honor a family member or friend by making a “flower offering,” special envelopes are in the pews. Your donations help adorn the church with beautiful poinsettias for Christmas. A list of deceased loved ones/donors will be posted on the bulletin board in the vestibule.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Matthew 25 Giving Tree
Once again we have a Giving Tree in the vestibule of the church if you would like to make a monetary donation. All donations benefit our Matthew 25 program, a program St. Columba started over 20 years ago that supports the poor children in the mission parish of Cristo Redentor in Tijuana, Mexico. Please make your check payable to: St. Columba Church. Thank you for your support of this program!

November Donations:
Building Fund: $4,071.00 School Tuition Fund: $742.00

Christmas Closures
Friday, Dec. 23—No Bingo Sunday, Dec. 25—No Babysitting, No Religious Ed. Monday, Dec. 26—Rectory is closed. Monday, Jan. 2—Rectory is closed.

Buy 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. We also have Amazon.com cards. This is an easy way to raise funds for the school. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Be Safe
The St. Columba Men’s Club is offering to install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in parishioners’ homes. Free for seniors (over 55); nominal fee for others. For more info, call: 619-933-3377. Donations to the Men’s Club for other benevolent functions welcome.

Youth Mass
This Sunday, December 18th, 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.

Online Giving
Donate through our parish web site at: http://www.stcolumbasandiego.com/index.html Or you may access the site through our blog at: http://www.stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com

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, Esther Boatheng, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Betty Conners, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Bruce Elizondo, Marlen Forbes, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Chita Gonzalo, Gaye Harkay, Edward Jardell, Sr., Andy Lee, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Marjean McGrew, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Virginia Reyes, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Charlotte Showalter, Myrna Singca, Mary Taylor, Deacon Bill Vasquez, Michelle Wadlow, and Ron Zeunges

Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
Don’t forget to drop off your empty cans and plastic bottles at the large container near the outdoor lunch area, before or after the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses.

Confirmation Classes
It is now time to register if you are a Catholic high school student in grade 10 or higher who wishes to begin preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes are Tuesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm beginning January 10, 2012. Class fee is $55.00. Bring your baptism certificate to register. For questions, call Robin Keator at (858) 277-3861.

Readings for the Week
Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Vigil: Jgs 13:2-7,24-25/Lk 1:5-25 Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Sg 2:8-14/Lk 1:39-45 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4,23-24/Lk 1:57-66 2 Sm 7:1-5,8-12,14,16/Lk 1:67-79 Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5,16-17,27,29/ Acts 13:16-17,22-25/Mt 1:1-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-3,11-13/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Next Sun: Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1,6,11-12/Ti 3:4-7/ Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1-6/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18

Religious Give Thanks
A Benedictine nun writes: “We ask God to bless the faithful who made contributions in order to help us in our retirement.” Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests offer their heartfelt thanks and prayers for your donations to the Retirement fund for Religious.

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