ST.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH

March 1, 2015
Second Sunday of Lent

Book & Bake Sale

Today! Sunday, March 1st
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Parish Hall
The Youth Group is having their "Used
Book Sale" in the Hall. This fundraiser is
to raise money for the youth retreat in
April. They will also be selling baked
goods. Stop by and browse the books, and
pick up some goodies while you are there.

Thank You!
We wish to thank Andy Zablocki for his donation of lumber to the Mens Club.
Also, a hearty pat on the back for a job well done to Bob
Horn and Jerry LaDuke for their hard work installing the
beautiful new door on our chapel.

Soup & Scripture

Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
We continue our 5-week video series from Fr. Barrons
Catholicism series, ending the Wednesday before Holy
Week, March 25th. We begin serving soup at 6:00 p.m.,
and the series will be from 6:30 thru 8:00 p.m.

SAN DIEGO

Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, March 7th
4:308:30 p.m. in the Hall

Join us after Mass next Saturday for a Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the 6th grade class.
Tickets in advance: $10/adult, $5/child under
11. Tickets at the door: $11/adults, $6/child
under 11. Thank you for your support. All proceeds go towards 6th grade camp.

Parish Assembly
Mark your calendars for an all-parish assembly in the
parish hall on Sunday, April 26th, at 10:30 a.m. More
details to follow in weeks to come.

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Memorial Mass
A memorial Mass for Tom Vandeveld will be held on
Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 p.m. in the church.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Each week we get to dine on the most amazing soups ever

made by some of the best cooks in the country. Please call
Robin @ 619-922-7941 to sign up to bring a soup on one
of these weeks.

MONDAY, MARCH 2
7:00 amMM Anthony Benavidez

Stations of the Cross

TUESDAY, MARCH 3
7:00 amMM Marcus Benavidez

Every Friday during Lent

7:00 p.m. in the church
(Thru March 27)

Readings for the Week

Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:

Dn 9:4-10/Ps 79:8-9,11,13/Lk 6:36-38

Is 1:10,16-20/Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23/Mt 23:1-12
Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6,14-16/Mt 20:17-28
Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4,6/Lk 16:19-31
Gn 37:3-4,12-13,17-28/Ps 105:16-21/ Mt 21:33-43,45-46
Mi 7:14-15,18-20/Ps 103:1-4,9-12/Lk 15:1-3,11-32
Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25

Mark Your Calendar

Spring Brunch & Egg Hunt
Palm Sunday, March 29

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
7:00 amEC
Donors Intention
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
7:00 amMM Eric Pulu
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
7:00 amMM Janice Benavidez
8:15 amMM Crispina Meer
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
8:00 amMM Mary Louise Gonzalez
5:30 pmMM Intentions of Rick & Ann Almryde
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
7:30 amMM People of the Parish
9:30 amMM deceased Mens Club members
5:30 pmEC Anna & Thomas DuPre
ECFr. Ed Corcoran, MMFr. Mel Monreal

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 1, 2015

Annual Catholic Appeal

Suggestion Box

Thank you to all who have turned in pledges to the Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not turned in your
pledge its not too late! A pledge envelope was mailed to
your home. If you did not receive one you may pick one
up at the back of the church.

New comment forms have been placed near our Suggestion Box at the back of the church. We encourage you to
submit comments, questions and suggestions. Your
feedback is welcomed by the Pastoral Council.

Our assessment this year is $27,000. If we exceed our

goal, excess funds will be returned to St. Columba to be
used for much need improvements. Please make your
check payable to: Diocese of San Diego.

Spiritus

Pledges to date: $14,000

# of parishioners: 190

Retirement of Msgr. Mullarkey

After celebrating 50 years in the priesthood last year and
reaching the age of 75 this April, Msgr. Patrick Mullarkey has announced his retirement as pastor of St. Catherine Labour Church effective June 30, 2015.
Please send any birthday/retirement wishes to St. Catherine Labour Church, 4124 Mt. Abraham Ave., San
Diego, CA 92111.

Our 9:30 choir, Spiritus, has created a CD, which is

available for $20 at the rectory or directly from the
choir. ALL proceeds will be donated to the church and
school.

New Email!
We have a new email address, effective now:
stcolumbarectory@gmail.com

Newsletter
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter by
scanning the QR code with a bar code app
on your mobile device.

Baptism
We welcome into our Catholic family, Emma Holkenbrink-Romero, who was baptized in February.

Pilgrimage Tour
May 1224, 2015
Join Fr. Mario Elias on a Catholic pilgrimage tour to
Eastern Europe, including visits to Prague, Medjugorje,
and the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Krakow. Fr. Mario
will celebrate daily Mass and provide spiritual guidance.
Create great memories, gain new friends, discover
amazing places and deepen your relationship with God.
This trip is through the agency Travel Best. For an itinerary and more details, contact the parish office.

PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill,

their families and those who care for them:
Morgan Belnap, Rodelia Clark,
Robert & Louise Dennin, Emmy
Hanna, Belinda Johnson, Randa
Matyas, Joe McDougall, Doris
Oliver, Pat Oliver, Cecelia Polston,
Art Rubio, Sam & Jean Zanin

Donate Online!
Scan this code with your mobile device to
donate online, or visit our website:
www.stcolumbasandiego.com and click Donate Online.

Easter Flowers
If you would like a lily plant placed at the Altar
for Easter in memory of or in honor of a family
member or friend, please complete the special
Flower Offering envelope in the pews and
place in the offertory basket. The suggested
donation is $10.00. Donors may take their
plants home the week of April 12th.

Check Out Our Website!

Scan the QR code with a bar code app on
your mobile device.
Or visit:
www.stcolumbasandiego.com

Wish List

Time Change Next Weekend

The Men's Club is looking for the following items for

future work projects: small garden tools, large
bench vise, and plywood. We will pick up items.

Daylight Savings time begins next weekend. Remember to set your clocks ahead.