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    ST.

    COLUMBA CATHOLIC CHURCH


    July 21, 2013 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    SAN DIEGO

    Summer Camps
    Whispering Windslocated 5 miles south of Julian, is offering a Special Needs Family Camp July 26-28. For more info, call Stephanie Kiesel at 619-260-8850 or visit their web site at: www.whisperingwinds.org Camp Oliverlocated 1 mile off Interstate 8 at the Julian/Cuyamaca exit, will offer several themed camp sessions June through August, and a Family Camp on August 1823. For more info, call 619-445-5945 or visit their web site at: www.campoliver.org.

    Pastors Corner
    CHRISTIAN ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION Hospitality is part of the culture of the Jewish people in the time of Jesus. This is commonly done by washing the feet and giving food and shelter to strangers. This practice is rooted in the history of the Jews when in some instances, their forefathers entertained strangers who happened to be Gods emissaries (angels). We see hospitality both in the first reading and in the gospel today. Hospitality always brings reward to those who practice it. In the Gospel, Martha and Mary showed hospitality to Jesus. But the way to entertain Jesus is not like the ordinary hospitality done by the Jews. When Jesus comes to visit, it is God who visits His people through Him. The kind of hospitality that befits Jesus is not about food, shelter or washing of the feet. He comes not to be entertained but to give blessings. He comes to bring life in its fullness (John 10:10). Jesus did not say that Marthas work has no value. Certainly, He appreciates all the preparations Martha did to make the guests enjoy their stay, especially Jesus. But Mary has chosen the better part. Jesus affirmed that while it is good to do something for God, it is certainly better to listen to His Son Jesus as He reveals what God does for us. In theology, we call Marthas part action and Marys part contemplation. Martha represents action and Mary is the symbol of contemplation. Action and contemplation are not opposite to each other. They are complementary and they are necessary for a meaningful Christian life. Action or work is a good way to serve. But sometimes despite the hard work we do, this may leave emptiness in us when we do it with selfish motives and leave God out of the picture. Prayer can also leave us empty if we do all the talking instead of listening to God. Mature Christian life involves both action and contemplation. Action should be guided by prayer, and good prayer should bear fruit in action. Whether we work or contemplate, God should always be at the center of everything.

    Online Giving
    This option allows you to make donations on a scheduled, automatic basis, or to make one-at-a-time offerings. To get started, go to our parish blog and click on DONATE ONLINE in the left column: http://stcolumbachurch.blogspot.com

    Tornado Relief Services


    If you would like to make a special donation to help with the relief and recovery of the tornado tragedy, you can drop your check in the collection basket made payable to: Diocese of San Diego. Write Tornado Relief in the memo.

    Mass Intentions for the Week


    MONDAY, JULY 22 7:00 amDT Roberta Jean Young TUESDAY, JULY 23 7:00 amDT Intentions of Chris Roberts WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 7:00 amDT Donors Intention THURSDAY, JULY 25 7:00 amDT Betty Connors FRIDAY, JULY 26 7:00 amDF Betty Connors SATURDAY, JULY 27 8:00 amME Candy Lane 5:30 pmME Joseph Wilcox SUNDAY, JULY 28 7:30 amME Shawn Kavaney 9:30 amME Herminia Balanza and intentions of Aurora Loreno 11:00 amME Donors Intention 5:30 pmEC People of the Parish
    EC=Fr. Edward Corcoran, ME=Fr. Mario Elias, DF=Fr. Dennis Flynn, DT=Fr. Dave Tobin

    Notice
    Fr. Mario will be away until July 26th as he continues his sabbatical.

    Grief & Bereavement Group


    The group will not meet in July, but the August meeting will be a pot luck and will start at 6:30 p.m.

    SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

    JULY 21, 2013

    Parish Renewal Mission


    Penitential Service at the end of each Wednesdays talks. Monday is the opening of our Parish Mission: One Flock, One People. Redemptorist Missionary Father Dave Tobin is a master of his craft, who gives solid and straight forward answers to the important questions and problems facing Catholics today. Do not miss the opportunity of being guided in re-thinking your faith and rededicating your life in the love of God. There is no easier way to re-examine the basic elements of our Catholic life than a Parish Mission. We invite everyone in our parish to attend all three morning or evening sessions or all six sessions. No enrollment necessary; just attend, inviting three (3) people to go with you, whether they be family members, friends, neighbors, fallen-away Catholics or non-Catholics. This Parish Mission is for everyone!

    Youth Group
    Our Youth program is open to all youth in grades 7-12. We meet in the Ministry Center from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. You are invited to bring a drink or snack to share. Upcoming events July 21st: Regular Youth GroupMinute to Win It challenges July 26th (Friday): Night Swim/Lock-In (permission slips a must) ***Note: No regular Youth Group on Sunday, July 28th.

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 am & 7:00 pm

    Womens Retreat
    October 11-13, 2013 El Carmelo Retreat House, Redlands, CA
    Theme: St. Teresa-The Virtues Necessary for Prayer. For more information, contact Jeanette Allen at 858-2791509 or [email protected]

    Read the first chapter free! Email the rectory to request an online link.

    COLFS
    Culture of Life Family Services will hold a Family Picnic and Concert on Saturday, August 3rd, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cathedral Catholic High School. Enjoy a catered BBQ and live praise and worship music. Family fun activities include volleyball, lawn games and kids fun zone. Cost is $5 per person with a $20 per family maximum. Please RSVP by July 22nd by calling 619554-3307.

    School News
    Tuition Assistance Fund: You may contribute year round to our Tuition Assistance Fund by using the yellow envelopes found in the pews as well as in your monthly envelopes set. These funds help families with tuition throughout the year. Thank you for your ongoing support! Box Tops for Education: Please continue to send in your Box Tops found on various products such as Ziploc, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and many others. This is a yearround fundraiser for St. Columba School. Thank you to the many parishioners who support this program! Preschool: St. Columba School offers a year-round preschool program. Enrollment has begun for the summer session. For more information, please call Trish at (858) 279-0161. St. Columba School Enrollment: We are still accepting new students in some grades levels. If you are considering the gift of a Catholic education, now is the time to contact the school office for information or to schedule a tour of the school. Call (858) 279-1882. 50th School Anniversary Mass: September 15th at 9:30 am celebrated by Bishop Flores. Reception to follow. Please reach out to any alumni that you may know and invite them to this special Mass.

    Readings for the Week


    Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Ex 14:5-18/(Ps) Ex 15:1-6/Jn 20:1-2,11-18 Ex 14:21-15:1/(Ps) Ex 15:8-10,12,17/Mt 12:46-50 Ex 16:1-5,9-15/Ps 78:18-19,23-28/Mt 13:1-9 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1-6/Mt 20:20-28 Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 13:18-23 Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1-2,5-6,14-15/Mt 13:24-30 Gn 18:20-32/Ps 138:1-3,6-8/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13

    PLEASE PRAY for the following who are ill, their


    families and those who care for them, especially: Elizabeth Ainsworth, Karen Caporale, Nene & Ernie Columna, Sue Cooper, Toni Dalton, Marlena Daniels, Gary Davila, Rose Diamond, Dang Do, Rita Doman, Lois Dupre, Bruce Elizondo, Betty Fischer, Bruce & Marlen Forbes, Jared French, Joe Garcia, Lita Gonzales, Dolores Harris, Nicole Horn, Betty Jackson, Emma Kim, Ted Kipp, John Kryling, Joshua Lamar, Long Le, Caitlin Lovato, Leticia Martinez, Robert Medina, Grace Mendoza, Danny Moreno, Khanh Nguyen, Marie Nguyen, Vinh Nguyen, Debbie Oliver, Doris Oliver, Helen Praydick, Virginia Reyes, Bob Riggs, Gloria Riggs, Jane Riner, Steve Romero, Nick Santiago, Tom Sherman, Chris Sirca, Divina Villar, Robert Whitworth, David Won, Don Wood.

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