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: [email protected]
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
ST. COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN DIEGO

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
Center. For more info, call Dottie at 858-277-0229.
Rev. Mr. Bill Vasquez
Deacon BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Doors open
at 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OFFICE STAFF:
CHILDCARE: Every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Preschool; for
Kathi Lohry Parish Secretary infants and children up to four years of age.
Marlo Antonio Business Manager,
CUB SCOUTS: Kindergarten to 5th grade; contact Deb
Pastoral Assistant
Oberg at 858-717-7851 or email: [email protected]
BAPTISMS:
Call Deacon Vasquez - 619-818-0972 or CULTURE OF LIFE MINISTRY: For information, call Louise
Holland at 619-316-7498.
email: [email protected]
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Mondays and Fridays at 3:00
p.m. in the Daily Chapel (chaplet, rosary and a reading
MARRIAGES:
from the diary of St. Faustina)
Nine months preparation required.
GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday,
Call the Parish Office for information.
7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Call Robin at (858) 277-
3861 for more information.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
GREETERS/USHERS: Terry Foster at 858-427-7178.
St. Columba Church Children’s Choir -
Kathleen Mawanay - 5:30 pm (Sat.) HOMEBOUND OUTREACH: If you or someone you know
needs Communion or other services because they are
Traditional Choir -
homebound, contact the rectory or Robin at (858) 277-
Mark Villas/Pat Dalton - 7:30 am 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.
[email protected]
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.
Mike Conroy (858) 278-1507
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
[email protected] (619) 922-7941 Center. All men are invited to this informal spiritual
Office hours: Sundays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm gathering to share prayer, discussion and donuts.
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
ST. COLUMBA SCHOOL: p.m. in the Ministry Center. For more info, call Mary Quinn
at (858) 278-0526.
www.stcolumbaschoolsd.org
Rose Navarro, 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 Mike Conroy at 858-278-1507.
Marlo Antonio, Business Manager (858) 277-3863
ROSARY MAKERS: First Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Music
MEMBERSHIP Room. Call Teresa for more info at 858-277-6240.
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 Donna at 858-278-3415.
online through our website (listed on cover).
Also, if you are currently using envelopes, please inform YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for
the rectory of any status/address change. both Junior & Senior High. Info: call (858) 277-3861.
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Pastor’s Corner the lack of this basic necessity. We should support

the efforts of those working towards greater
My dear brothers and sisters, accessibility of this essential resource. SHELTER THE
HOMELESS - There are many circumstances that
I would ask you, during these final weeks of our could lead to someone becoming a person
Lenten Season, to keep in prayer the Catechumens without a home. Christ encourages us to go out
and Candidates from our parish that are in the final and meet those without homes, affirming their
stages of their preparation to receive the worth and helping them seek a resolution to the
Sacraments of Initiation at our Easter Vigil. During challenges they face. VISIT THE SICK - Those who
the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, these are sick are often forgotten or avoided. In spite of
members of our community celebrate with us a their illness, these individuals still have much to offer
liturgical rite called a “Scrutiny”. These rites are to those who take the time to visit and comfort
intended to assist the Catechumens and them. VISIT THE PRISONERS - People in prison are still
Candidates in achieving an intimate knowledge of people, made in the image and likeness of God.
Christ and his Church, and to progress in genuine No matter what someone has done, they deserve
self-knowledge through serious examination of their the opportunity to hear the Word of God and find
lives and true repentance. the Truth of the message of Christ. BURY THE DEAD -
Don’t forget our Parish Lenten Penance Service Funerals give us the opportunity to grieve and
which will take place Wednesday, March 14th show others support during difficult times. Through
beginning at 6:00 p.m. We will have a number of our prayers and actions during these times we
priests from the neighboring parishes with us to assist show our respect for life, which is always a gift from
with this celebration. God, and comfort to those who mourn. GIVE ALMS
I would like to thank those who have so TO THE POOR - Donate money to organizations that
generously responded to the Annual Catholic have the ability to provide support and services for
Appeal (ACA). We are currently on our way to our those in need. Do research and find organizations
goal of $30,000. If you have not yet made a pledge that put people in need first, rather than profit.
to the ACA, it is not too late and no pledge is too
small. Additional ACA brochures and pledge Fr. Ed
envelopes are available on the table inside the
main entrance to our church. We would like to see MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
as many families participate as possible.
Pope John Paul II wrote about the season Lent MONDAY, MARCH 5
with the following words: “Each year, the Lenten 7:00 am—DA Int. of Mon Pestaño
Season is set before us as a good opportunity for
the intensification of prayer and penance, opening TUESDAY, MARCH 6
hearts to the docile welcoming of the divine will. 7:00 am—EM Antoinette Dalton
During Lent, a spiritual journey is outlined for us that
prepares us to relive the Great Mystery of the Death WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
and Resurrection of Christ. This is done primarily by 7:00 am—EM Donor’s Intention
listening to the Word of God more devoutly and by
practicing mortification more generously, thanks to THURSDAY, MARCH 8
which it is possible to render greater assistance to
7:00 am—EM Int. of Filomena Pestaño
those in need.”
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the FRIDAY, MARCH 9
teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we
8:15 am—EM Grace & Nerlita Barrera
should treat all others, as if they were Christ in
disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we SATURDAY, MARCH 10
help our neighbors in their bodily needs". They
respond to the basic needs of humanity as we
8:00 am—DA Intentions of Larkin Keller
journey together through this life. The seven 5:30 pm—EM People of the Parish
Corporal Works of Mercy are: FEED THE HUNGRY -
There are many people in this world who go without
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
food. When so much of our food goes to waste, 7:30 am—DA Joseph McDougall
consider how good stewardship practices of your 9:30 am—EM Alex Tassos
own food habits can benefit others who do not 5:30 pm—DA Intentions of the
have those same resources. GIVE DRINK TO THE
Cavada family
THIRSTY - Many of our brothers and sisters in Christ
do not have access to clean water and suffer from DA—Fr. Daniel Anyanwu, EM—Fr. Ed McNulty
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS

PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH
ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY AT The Men’s Club and the
7:00 P.M. DURING LENT. Youth Group will be hosting
the annual Palm Sunday
EASTER FLOWERS Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt
on March 25. Pre-sale tickets
Special envelopes are available in the will be available next week
church vestibule for your donations for after all the Masses.
Easter lilies and other flowers, which will
adorn the altar during Easter. BAPTISMS
We welcome into our Catholic family the
SENIORS’ CLUB following children who were baptized in
February:
Thursday, March 8
Owen Herrera
10:30 a.m. in the hall Margaret Sullivan
Lunch ($11): Cupid’s Catering Santiago Torres
Program: Script-in-Hand Players
Theme: St. Patrick’s Day READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: 2 Kgs 5:1-15/Ps 42:2-3;43:3-4/Lk 4:24-30
ANNUAL LENTEN COLLECTION Tues: Dn 3:25,34-43/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 18:21-35
Wed: Dt 4:1,5-9/Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20/Mt 5:17-19
Next weekend has been designated for Thurs: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2,6-9/Lk 11:14-23
the 2018 Annual Lenten Collection. Special Fri: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6-11,14,17/Mk 12:28-34
envelopes are available in the pews for Sat: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4,18-21/Lk 18:9-14
Next Sun: 2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23/Ps 137:1-6/Eph 2:4-10/
this collection which supports the works of Jn 3:14-21
the Church in Africa and Latin America,
and Catholic Relief Services. Please re- POPE TWEETS
spond generously to this worthwhile collec- Let us invoke the gift of peace for the
tion. whole world, especially for those people
who are suffering most because
BLACK & WHITE GALA of ongoing conflicts.
Pope Francis @Pontifex
Invite family and friends to come to an eve-
ning of fun on Saturday, March 10, 6:00 – ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
11:00 p.m. Enjoy dinner & dancing, live & silent
auctions, and gambling at The Four Points Brochures and pledge cards have been
Sheraton, 8110 Aero Drive. Tickets are $60 and mailed to parishioners. If you did not receive a
can be purchased at the school office. packet, extra brochures are available in the
church vestibule.
You may also donate online at the
IN NEED OF PRAYER San Diego Diocese web site:
https://www.sdcatholic.org
Please pray for:
Alexis Bradley, Pam Crawford, Bruce Gorsche, 2/25/18 SUNDAY COLLECTION
Helene Hansen, Patricia Unterseher
NOTE: Please call or email the rectory to request a name
Plate Collection: $913.08
be added to the list. The names will be on the list for a Envelope Collection: $3,906.00
period of 30 days. If you wish the person to be on the list Online Giving: $1,253.00
longer than one month, you will need to call the rectory
to request that it be added again. Total # of Envelopes: 153
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SCHOOL NEWS

“BLACK & WHITE” GALA 2018: Just 3 more weeks before one of our biggest fundraisers of
the year Gala 2018 happens! Invite family and friends to join us for an evening of dinner/
dancing/live & silent auction/gambling, and lots of fun from 6:00 – 11:00 pm at the Four
Points by Sheraton located at 8110 Aero Drive. If you haven’t returned your RSVP for the
evening, please do so ASAP! We can make this happen, but we need your help to
support this very important fundraiser for our school. So jump on board by showing your
support!

GALA 2018 DRAWING: We will make this happen! We need every family to commit to
“purchasing” at least five tickets for the 5K drawing. The drawing for $5,000.00 is the
main profit of this event. Our children are the ones that directly benefit from this
fundraiser. But we need YOUR help so we can reach our goal by making Gala 2018 a
great success.

SPRING SPORTS: Spring sports are for 5th – 8th grade: JV & Varsity girls basketball, JV &
Varsity boys soccer, and 3rd & 4th grade boys basketball. Also, please remember if we
have enough players for each team, we will also need coaches! If you can volunteer
your time, please contact Mr. Fairchild or the school office.

CATHOLIC SPORTS LEAGUE TRACK MEET: Catholic Sports Track Meet is just around the
corner! Saturday, March 10th Cathedral Catholic High School will hold its annual track
meet. The track meet will start at 8:30 am and end at 1:00 pm. If you have any
questions, please see Mr. Fairchild.

SCHOOL RE-REGISTRATION: For all those families who haven’t registered for the 2018-
2019 school year, please do so promptly. If you register by March 16th your registration
fee is $250.00 per child. After March 16th the registration fee is $300.00. Please remember
when paying your registration fee you need to include the PTG family fee of $200.00. If
you have any questions, please contact Ms. Navarro.

8TH GRADE PARENTS: Important reminder: The following items needs to be submitted for
the school yearbook.

♦ One baby photo of your child, two or three growing up, and or family photos.

♦ A congratulatory message to your 8th grader not more than 150 words.

You can email these to Mr. Marte at [email protected]. or you can send
these with your child, saved on his or her flash drive. These items need to be received by
March 23rd. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Marte.

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