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COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH September 11, 2011 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAN DIEGO

R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults sessions begin this Sunday, September 11th at 10:30 a.m. The classes are held in the Ministry Center. If you are considering coming into full communion with the Catholic faith, we welcome you with great joy. For more information, call Mike Conroy at 858-278858- 2781507.

Pastors Corner ~
THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL PART 1
On November 7, 2011, the First Sunday of Advent, there will be some changes in the celebration of the Holy Mass as we begin to use the New Translation of the Roman Missal. These changes are necessary and helpful for a more meaningful celebration of worship. THE MASS IS NOT CHANGING The essence, structure and order of the Mass will not change, but some of the words of prayers and responses in the Mass will be changed. The new translation will be more faithful to the original Latin text. The Mass we celebrate in English is a translation from the Latin. After the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) in the 1960s, the prayers of the liturgy were translated into the vernacular or common language of a given country to encourage more active participation of the people. The official Latin text of the Mass is contained in a book known as the Roman Missal. This is the foundational text from which bishops around the world commission translations of the Mass into local languages. WHY DO WE NEED A NEW TRANSLATION? After Vatican II allowed a more extensive use of the vernacular within the Mass, the official English translation was published in 1973. The approach to translation used at that time was dynamic equivalence. This was aimed at communicating the general meaning of the Latin text of the Mass, rather than providing a literal translation. In the process, a number of rich spiritual metaphors and images were lost, theological concepts were not clear and some biblical allusions did not come out as they should. In 2001, the Vatican called for a more precise translation that gives Catholics a better sense of the richness of the Latin text a translation which would be without omissions or additions in terms of their content, without paraphrases or glosses (Liturgiam Authenticam, #20). (to be continued)

Annual Womens Retreat

October 14-16, 2011 El Carmelo Retreat House-Redlands, CA
El Carmelo Retreat House is set amidst acres of rambling orange groves, within view of the San Bernardino Mountains. The theme of this years retreat is: The Theological Virtue of Charity. To register, please call Jeanette Allen (858) 2791509 or Frances Ferrari (858) 278-7827.

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 am Intentions of Paul Espudo TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 6:30 am Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6:30 am Bridget & Daniel Sorahan 8:15 am Communion Service THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6:30 am Donors Intention 8:15 am Communion Service FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 6:30 am Communion Service 8:15 am Maria & Antonio Juaner SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:15 am David Harris 5:30 pm People of the Parish Intentions of Douglas & Dorothy Byrne SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7:30 am David Anderson & Helen Alvarez 9:30 am Flo Kloberdanz 11:00 am Elsie Burt 5:30 pm Larry & Robert Lynch
AA-Fr. Abraham Ahn, EC-Fr. Edward Corcoran, DF-Fr. Dennis Flynn, ME-Fr. Mario Elias, LN-Fr. Louis Newman

Religious Education Classes

Register this Sunday in the Parish Hall, 8:00 am-noon. After 12:00, please come to the Ministry Center. If new to program please bring your childs baptism certificate. Classes begin Sunday, September 25th. FEES: $55/one child, $85/two; $110/three or more in one family. For questions call Robin at (858) 277-3861.

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

St. Columba Science Night

September 17th, 6:00 pm
The Mens Club is sponsoring this family-friendly event which will feature a speaker from the San Diego Space Society. The theme is Earth Robots on Mars. Astroburgers and Rocketdogs will be served. Presale tickets are $7/adults, $5/child (under age 5 free) and will be available after Sunday morning Masses this weekend. All proceeds will go to the St. Columba School Tuition Assistance Fund.

Youth Mass Next Sunday

Next Sunday, September 18th, the Youth Group will assist at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. They will sing in the choir, and serve as lectors and ushers.

Monthly Schedule
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Held the 2nd Saturday of month, Daily Chapel, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. BIBLE SHARING (Sunday by Sunday): No class during the summer; will resume in September. BINGO: Every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Babysitting is available. CHILDCARE: Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. till noon in the Preschool; for infants and children up to four years of age. For more information, call (858) 279-0161. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Join us Mondays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in the Daily Chapel for a Divine Mercy Devotion (chaplet, rosary and a reading from the diary of St. Faustina.) GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The 1st Monday of each month, 7:00-8:00 pm in the Ministry Center. Please call Robin, (858) 277-3861 for more information. HOSPITALITY GREETERS: Contact Lois Shenk at (858) 278-9117. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council #1349. Round Table, Richard Portugal. For information call (858) 279-8731. LAY APOSTLES for JESUS CHRIST RETURNING KING: 2nd Tuesday every month in the Music Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Peggy Keller at (858) 569-5996. MENS CLUB: The 1st Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join. MENS FAITH GROUP: First Saturday of the month in the Ministry Center, 8:45 am-10:00 am. All men are invited to this informal spiritual gathering to share our lives and grow in our faith. Prayer, discussion and donuts. PRAYER MEETING: We invite you to join us in praise, songs, scripture readings, teachings and worship every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults seeking Baptism or for baptized adults seeking full membership in the Catholic Church by preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. For information, call Mike Conroy, (858) 278-1507. SENIORS CLUB: 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Open to seniors over 50 in our parish. Watch bulletin for upcoming events. YOUTH GROUP: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Ministry Center for both Junior and Senior High. For more information call (858) 277-3861.

Please pray for the following who are ill, their families and those who care for them, especially ~
Erlinda Castro Aquino, Joe Bachmeier, Esther Boatheng, Mary Brunnhoelzl, Patricia Chuilli, Pat Connolly, Betty Conners, Sue Cooper, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Paul & Rita Doman, Marciano Elias, Doug Farnum, Kathy Glenwinkel, Mary Golden, Gaye Harkay, Richard Hudjohn, Mark Little, Regina Lucero, Sue McGee, Laura McKune, John McManus, Robert Medina, Vic Miranda, Francis Buddy Mitchel, Vilma & Veronica Ortega, Candida Perez, Jane Riner, Mary & Greg Rodriguez, Gloria Satterwhite, Evelyn Sefkow, Charlotte Showalter, Myrna Singca, Pat Tausch, Michelle Wadlow, and Ron Zeunges

Family Planning Classes ~

Four classes teaching the Sympto-thermal method, beginning Monday, September 12th at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Contact Cheryl & Dave Ross to register or for more info: 619-303-5053.

Membership Coffee ~
St. Vincent de Paul Village Ladies Guild cordially invites you to our Annual Membership Coffee on Monday, September 12th, 10:00 am, at St. Brigids Church, 4735 Cass St. Please call Virginia LaMendola at 619-435-2108 if you would like to attend.

Christian Service Network ~

Medical supplies for loan, bathtub rail attachment, canes, crutches, depends, shower chair, walkers, wheelchairs and more. All items are free to borrow. Items for donation are being accepted as well. Call Frank at (858) 569-0651.

Readings for the Week

Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Col 1:24-2:3/Ps 62:6-7,9/Lk 6:6-11 Col 2:6-15/Ps 145:1-2,8-11/Lk 6:12-19 Col 3:1-11/Ps 145:2-3,10-13/Lk 6:20-26 Mi 5:1-4/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16,18-23 1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14/Ps 16:1-2,5,7-8,11/Lk 6:39-42 1 Tm 1:15-17/Ps 113:1-7/Lk 6:43-49 Sir 27:30-28;9/Ps 103:1-4,9-12/Rom 14:7-9/ Mt 18:21-35