St. Columba Catholic Church A Community of Faith, Love and Service

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1 St. Columba Catholic Church A Community of Faith, Love and Service 7800 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, Maryland Bulletin June 28, 2015 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. First Saturday Tagalog (Filipino) 7:00 p.m. Weekdays Monday Friday 8:15 a.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Mass and Novena Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. First Friday 9:00 a.m. (during school year) and 7:00 p.m. Adoration First Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays 6:00 6:45 p.m. Third Saturday of the Month 6:30 8:30 p.m. Confessions Saturdays 3:30 4:30 p.m. or by appointment Rosary Monday Friday 7:25 a.m. Coffee Socials First Sunday after all Masses (Sept. to June) Parish and School Staff Pastor Rev. Gary T. Villanueva Parochial Vicar Rev. Art Mallari Deacons Deacon Andy Espinosa Deacon Rick Fisher (Ret.) Parish Accountant Diane Alexander Parish Admin. Assistant Leah Flores Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator/Admin. Asst. Sr. Emily Bautista, MCST Parish School of Religion Coordinator: Sr. Rosario Salazar, MCST Music Director Linda Ng Parish Council Chair Benny Ramos Finance Council Chair Cathy McGarrigan Fr. Dewan Hall Coordinator TBA School Principal Tina Magnaye School E/F Coordinator Lera Rickling School Admin. Assistant Marie Norment Plant Manager Carlos Brown-Bey Parish Office Phone: Fax: stcolumbachurch@verizon.net Parish Website: Parish School of Religion Phone: Fax: st.columba_psr@yahoo.com School Phone: Fax: schooloffice@stccatholic.org School Website: BAPTISMS Classes offered 3rd Thursday of the month. Please call the Parish Office. BAPTISM AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR OLDER CHILDREN Please contact the Parish School of Religion, Sr. Rosario Salazar, MCST at MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to a proposed wedding date. Reservation of the church is required before other preparations such as receptions are made. ANOINTING OF THE SICK/ COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please contact the Parish Office

2 St. Columba Catholic Church Readings for for the the Week of of January June 28, 26, Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/ Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/ Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a Reflections Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Oxon Hill, Maryland "And they ridiculed him." So he hung his head in shame and slunk gloomily out the back door? So he pleaded and whined and called them all names? No. Instead, Jesus "put them all out" and went about his business, raising Jairus' daughter from the dead. Jesus wasn't concerned about what others thought. And lest we imagine that everyone around him was constantly worshiping him and adoring his divinity, today's reading reminds us that even in the presence of the Lord, skeptics were a dime a dozen. So should we be surprised if we must deal with a bit of ridicule ourselves? As faithful Christians, we will at times be called to chart a course that doesn't make sense in the eyes of the world. And, yes, some people will say we're crazy. We may be called to take a stand for the unborn or the elderly in a culture that considers life to be expendable. We may be faced with a decision at work that requires us to adhere to an ethical code that our boss thinks is laughable. Perhaps we will have to sacrifice a relationship because of pressures to ignore Christian morality. Or maybe the situation could be as simple as dealing with the smirks that arise when we say a prayer before eating at a restaurant. Whether we face a snicker or blatant discrimination against our religious freedom, we should not flinch or waver when such opposition comes our way. Jesus faced it and so will we. The question is only how we will respond. Today, Jesus gives us an example of calm confidence as he marches forward with his mission. He knew that he was doing the right thing, and that was enough for him. It should be enough for us too. Our Sick and Suffering Brethren Especially Deacon Rick & Rachel Fisher, Nicholas Mararac, Roy DeMesme, Tess Samoy, Lamar Johnson, Ellamae Hulsey, Goldie Bowman, Geraldine Woods, Mark David, Carrie Pearson, Kobi King, Anne Philpott, Erlinda Castro, Teretta Mayo, Katie Fioca, Selma Twitty, Nitz and Nino Dimayuga (14Jun15), Stephen Lynn, Carolyn Wolcott, Marjorie Gallie, Jim & Sandy Collins, Conrado Flores, Sr., Dan Koshute, Fely Ramos (21Jun15). Francis Butler, Jr., Wendell Black, Elena Sarmiento, Mildred Jenkins (28Jun15). Our Beloved Dead Especially Angelina Quimen, Amber Branson, Johnnie Dowdell, Joseph Tran, Ronald Curameng, Contrelle Hawkins, Romeo San Juan, Romana de Dios, Bienvinida San Juan. Our Military Especially John M. Harris II; Marquette Young; Javon Everett; Crystal Villanueva Lee; Sharmelle Williams; Tiffany Williams; Peter John Ifurung; PFC Mark J. Venancio; Maj. Teresita Vida; Andrew Alexander; Lt. Victor Barba; 1st Lt Peter Agboli; Krystol Dudly; Christian Samoy; Derrell Thomas and Jahaira Best. Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, June 29 8:15 a.m. Larry & Pam Lemons (Anniversary) Tuesday, June 30 8:15 a.m. Charles Underwood (Special Intention) Wednesday, July 1 8:15 a.m. +Frank Cybulski 7:00 p.m. +Isabelo & Rosita Cartin Thursday, July 2 8:15 a.m. Alyssa Birmingham Friday, July 3 8:15 a.m. +Rose Calla 7:00 p.m. St. Columba Parishioners Saturday, July 4 9:00 a.m. +Edwin Smith, Jr. 5:00 p.m. +Quintin De Asis 7:00 p.m. St. Columba Parishioners Sunday, July 5 8:00 a.m. +Thomas & Margaret Smith 10:00 a.m. Nicholas Mararac (Birthday) 12:00 p.m. +Eurica Maquiling

3 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015 Dear Parishioners:...Faith. Academics. Service. Let me leave you with a prayer from our school community ; Lord God, this school has shared many things this year. We were linked by common tasks and time together. We said good-bye as we end our year. Bless each one of us and keep ua in your care during summer. Guide our steps and strengthen our hearts until we gather again Amen ; Please refer or send us prospective new students and families. We are steadily progressing to our enrollment goal of 220. We have a few but limited opening. We are closed for Grades 5 and 8. Please contact us through Lera Rickling ext. 2 or ricklingl@stccatholic.org. August 31, 2015, Monday is the first day of school. Be safe. God bless. See you all to welcome a new school year!!!! Peace and Happiness, Tina Magnaye FIAT DISCERNMENT CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN The FIAT Discernment Camp for high school-aged women will be held at Mount St. Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD on July This three-day camp includes prayer, talks, discussions with religious sisters, games and sports, and is a joint venture with the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Additional information and online registration are available under the Consecrated Life tab at PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND FRANCE Father Gary will lead a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France on October 6-16, Some of the places to be visited are Lourdes and Paris in France, Fatima in Portugal, Salamanca and Avila in Spain and several other places associated with saints and more. For details, please see or call Father Gary or the parish office for brochure. COME AND JOIN ALL CATHOLIC YOUTH ARE INVITED: St. Columba Youth Ministry (Regular Meeting Every Friday) 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. in Fr. Dewan Hall For more information please call Sr. Emily M. Bautista, MCST (Youth Ministry Coordinator) at VOCATIONS CORNER Please continue to pray for our two fellow parishioners who are aspiring for Holy Orders. Seminarian Patrick Agustin is currently studying for the priesthood at the St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, D.C. Let us continue to pray for more vocations to the priesthood, the permanent diaconate and the religious life. If you know of anyone who feels such a calling, please give them encouragement and advise them to speak with Father Gary or any of the MCST sisters. CYO SOCCER If your child is in Grade 3 to 7 and interested in single gender CYO Soccer for the Fall season, you are invited to join St. Columba CYO Soccer. CYO Soccer Games are played in northern PG County, some games in Calvert County and possibly Montgomery County. Eligible CYO children must be from the St. Columba Parish Family, student this fall at St. Columba School, a child from a neighboring Catholic Parish Family, or a student this fall from a neighboring Catholic School. Contact eric.soriano@gmail.com and pwilliam39@comcast.net.

4 St. Columba Catholic Church SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Lunch Time: 12:30-1:15 p.m. PRAYER LIST: Names for the Prayer List should be written either in a note or sent electronically. Please call the Parish Office if you wish to have a name removed. When a name is received, it will be added to the next bulletin listing in the order it is received and will remain for one month and then removed. To place a name back on the list, please resubmit the name. Thank you! Oxon Hill, Maryland CERTIFICATES: When requesting Certificates (e.g. baptisms, confirmations) or permission letters to be a godparent, please call the Parish Office with required information at least 10 business days in advance. In this way you can be sure you will have the certificates or permission letters at the time you need them. IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are moving or have a change of address or if there is an addition of a family member, please notify the parish office. CARLY NEEDS YOU HELP! Carly Nguyen is a 16 year old member of the Class of 2016 at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD. She has been diagnosed with Leukemia and is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Carly and her family are looking for people who are willing to be bone marrow donors. Vietnamese and other Asian communities are most likely matches. Please contact Melissa Davey at or mdavey@setonhs.org FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE POOR Please leave your donation in the blue plastic bin in the narthex. Nonperishable foods only. Please check the expiration date. Items needed are: pasta, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, vegetables, canned meat, and canned fruit. The Oxon Hill Food Pantry also needs several volunteers. Please call Frieda Edwards at Thank you! Spirit of the Living God Charismatic Prayer Meetings Every Friday Praise and Worship in the main church from 7:20 10:00 p.m. This includes Rosary and Divine Mercy, joyful singing of praise songs in between Bible reading, testimonies, short teaching, followed by fellowship. Every first Friday, Mass at 7:00 p.m. is preceded by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and followed by Confessions. All are welcome. HOLY LAND FESTIVAL AT THE FRANCISCAN MONASTERY A day of entertainment and fun for all age groups is promised at the second annual Holy Land Festival on Saturday, July 25. Come to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land (1400 Quincy Street, NE) anytime from 11am to 5pm for entertainment, inspiration, food, and presentations on life, culture, and peace-building in the Holy Land. Tours of the monastery and gardens will also be available, with a closing Vigil Mass at 5pm For more information, call or visitwww.myfranciscan.org/holylandfestival.

5 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015 UPDATES OF ST. COLUMBA CHURCH BUILDING PROJECT FROM THE PASTOR The proposed building construction of parish restrooms, rectory guestroom and parish office audio-visual room is still ongoing. We have received so far around $200,000 for our projects and once we break ground for the restroom construction, we will continue to raise the remaining $250,000 for the whole projects. I also formed a committee for these projects and they are Hedy and Graham Thomas chairpersons Mary Brennan member Damien Downing member Efren Sebastian - member The Special Project has been approved by Cardinal Wuerl, we will start the project by summer. I would like to thank all of you who supported and have donated to these projects. May God bless you for your generosity. RETREAT FOR SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS The Fourth Annual Father Vince O Brien Memorial Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics will be held at the Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, MD from July Monsignor Maury O Connell, the SDC Chaplain, will be the director for the retreat with the theme of Peace with God, Family, and Friends. {Using scripture as the point of departure, attendees will meet in large sessions and small groups to explore the effect of divorce on their relationship with the Church, family, and friends. The theme will be applicable to the newly separated and those long divorced.} The total cost of the retreat is $235 for the 3-Day room & board, which is from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. For registration and other information, please contact Greg Becker at or sdcinfo@rc.net. The registration flyer can also be found online atwww.rc.net/washington/sdc/ SDC_2015_Retreat.pdf. HOLY LAND FESTIVAL AT THE FRANCISCAN MONASTERY A day of entertainment and fun for all age groups is promised at the second annual Holy Land Festival on Saturday, July 25. Come to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land (1400 Quincy Street, NE) anytime from 11am to 5pm for entertainment, inspiration, food, and presentations on life, culture, and peace-building in the Holy Land. Tours of the monastery and gardens will also be available, with a closing Vigil Mass at 5pm. For more information, call or visit QUO VADIS CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL MEN The 7th Annual Quo Vadis Camp for high school-aged men will be held at Mount St. Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD from July The four-day camp includes prayer, talks, sports, and much more. Registration is now open at For more information visit or vocations@adw.org. RUN FOR VOCATIONS Run for Vocations and Marine Corps Marathon 10K registrations are open! Time to get your running shoes out and your team together! For more information visit or search "Run For Vocations" on Facebook. MONTHLY YOUNG ADULT MASS: CHRIST IN THE CITY All Young Adults (21-late 30s) are invited to our monthly Young Adult Mass: Christ in the City, at Immaculate Conception Parish on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Mass begins at 7pm with Adoration and Confession offered starting at 6pm. After Mass we gather at a nearby restaurant for fellowship, food and drinks! Immaculate Conception is located at the corner of 8th & N Streets, NW (Mt. Vernon Square Metro). Please visit DCCatholic/events for more information or contact DCCatholic@adw.org.

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