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

St. Columba Catholic Church A Community of Faith, Love and Service 7800 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 Bulletin August 16, 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 Robert Villanueva 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: 301-567-5506 Fax: 301-567-6546 Email: stcolumbachurch@verizon.net Parish Website: http://ww.stcolumbacatholic.net Parish School of Religion Phone: 301-567-6113 Fax: 301-567-3188 Email: st.columba_psr@yahoo.com School Phone: 301-567-6212 Fax: 301-567-6907 Email: schooloffice@stccatholic.org School Website: http://www.stccatholic.org 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 301-567-6113. 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

St. Columba Catholic Church Readings for the Week of of January August 16, 26, 2015 2014 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 Monday: Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 Reflections Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Oxon Hill, Maryland "The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?'" Today's Gospel continues Jesus' Bread of Life discourse where he emphasizes over and over again that his followers are to "eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood." Not surprisingly, his listeners don't know what to make of this mysterious teaching. So the quarrels begin. We can imagine what was being said: "He's just using analogies," one man would suggest. "No! He says it's 'true food' and 'true drink,'" another would reply. Others would accuse Jesus of blaspheming, while still others would assert that they believe every word he says. And so it went. This scene is all too common. People encounter a difficult teaching of the faith--one that is challenging to fulfill or difficult to believe--and so they argue about it or rationalize it away instead of just accepting it and living according to it. On a large scale, these sorts of arguments are what lead to the breakdown of Christian unity. Time and time again in history, when a group of people disagrees about a Christian teaching, they splinter off and define their own set of beliefs. Not only does this harm the harmony of the Christian community, but it makes it too easy to avoid the tough parts of the faith. Some of the things Jesus wants us to do are difficult--like respecting God's plan for sexuality or controlling our urges for unrestrained pleasure, power, or profit. Some of the things Jesus taught us are mysterious--like the teaching that the Eucharist is truly his body and blood. But thankfully he has given us his Holy Spirit to help us understand and do what we should. Let's not waste our time arguing about the faith. Let's just live it. Our Sick and Suffering Brethren Especially Francis Butler, Jr., Wendell Black, Elena Sarmiento, Mildred Jenkins (2Aug15). Stephen Lynn, Carolyn Wolcott, Marjorie Gallie, Jim & Sandy Collins, Conrado Flores, Sr., Dan Koshute, Fely Ramos, Maurice Gregg, Lalani Pike(9Aug15). 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, Teretta Mayo, Selma Twitty, Nitz and Nino Dimayuga, Nick Martinelli, Linda Wilkes, Edwin Varias (16Aug15). Our Beloved Dead Especially Angelina Quimen, Ronald Curameng, Contrelle Hawkins, Romeo San Juan, Romana de Dios, Bienvenida San Juan, Raymond Walsh, Arturo Velasquez, Pedro Lara, Bernie Gallego, Leonardo Fuñe. 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, August 17 8:15 a.m. +Juliana Perez Tuesday, August 18 8:15 a.m. +Anne Smith Wednesday, August 19 8:15 a.m. Virginia Maxwell (Special Intention) 7:00 p.m. +Victoriano & Josefa Gozum Thursday, August 20 8:15 a.m. Patricia Agboli Friday, August 21 8:15 a.m. +Bernabe Gallego Saturday, August 22 9:00 a.m. +Isagani Matias 5:00 p.m. +Bernabe Gallego Sunday, August 23 8:00 a.m. +Francis Cain 10:00 a.m. +Charles Riggle 12:00 p.m. Darryl Mararac (Birthday)

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2015 Dear Parishioners:...Faith. Academics. Service. We are steadily progressing to our enrollment goal of 220. So, if you know of a new family, please ask them to join our St. Columba Family! We are excited to welcome all our new and returning families. We have a few but limited opening on certain grades. Please tell them to contact us through Lera Rickling at our school office 301 567 6212 or ricklingl@stccatholic.org. Our school office is open for most of the summer to be at your service. We are also reviewing and updating our academic and school programs to move forward with our 2015-2016 Advancement Programs. We will keep you updated with current development in this area. We are also on the final process of completing our 2015-2016 faculty and staff. We are excited to introduce our new teachers and welcome back our faculty and staff. In behalf, of our pastor, Father Gary, our faculty and staff, students and parents, let me take this time to express our gratitude and appreciation for all your prayers and support for the past year. I encourage you to be counted and be an active participant in all the upcoming 2015-2016 school programs and events. We will keep you updated and current with what s happening in your school community. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we do pray for you. We hope you have a great and wonderful summer vacation with you and your loved ones. We will see you back on our first day of school on August 31,2015, Monday. Be Safe. God Bless! WE ARE ST. COLUMBA! Be happy for the good Lord is looking after you. Tina Magnaye PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND FRANCE Father Gary will lead a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France on October 6-16, 2015. 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 301-567-5506 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. THE FEAST OF THE QUEENSHIP OF MARY A Celebration of the Queenship in Our Lives All are invited to celebrate Our Blessed Mother calling of Her Beloved Children to gather and celebrate her Queenship in our lives on Saturday, August 22. The Queenship of Mary, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at St. Joseph s Catholic Church, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, MD. This event is free, but registration is recommended as space is limited. Donations will be greatly appreciated to defray the cost of the retreat. To register, email name(s), cell number and parish name to marycohorts@gmail.com. Speakers are Rev. Daniel Leary, Rev. Martin Flum, Rev. Alain Colliou, and Rev. Harry Stokes.

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! 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. My Dear Parishioners, As everyone knows, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is scheduled to celebrate a Papal Mass on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. at the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inside and outside along the grounds of the Catholic University. St. Columba Church is allotted a very limited number of tickets and attendance is by ticket availability only. Therefore I would thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding if you could submit a request in writing, delivered to the rectory or by email. In your request, please describe your stewardship and/or involvement at St. Columba Parish. Please note that there is only one ticket per request so if a couple is requesting tickets, we will need two separate letter requests. We will need all requests by Friday, August 21 st and we will notify you if you have been allotted a ticket. Also please note that submitting a request is not a guarantee for a ticket and ticket holders will either have open seating or standing only areas. Jumbotrons will be available for visibility of ticket holders. Thank you again for your understanding. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Gary Oxon Hill, Maryland ST. COLUMBA PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (SCPSR) Welcomes Enrollees for the School Year 2015-2016! Registration Date: Every Saturday & Sunday starting July 19 and ending August 30, 2015 (before and after each Mass). Requirement/s upon Registration: For Kinder and all Newcomers: Baptismal Certificate Those who have done their First Communion from the other Parish: First Communion Certificate Registration Fee: (Subject to Change) $ 80 for one student $140 for 2 students (same family) $ 200 for 3 students (same family) $ 110 for Confirmation class Fees: includes books, bags and learning materials, retreat, gown rental and picture for Confirmation class An additional $ 20.00 if registered after August 30. Orientation for Old and New Parents: Date: September 6, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. Venue: St. Columba School Grade level classrooms Classes Start: September 13, 2015 Students who will enroll for the 1st Communion and Confirmation Class without taking the pre-requisite 1st Grade and 7th Grade Class will have to attend the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) class. For more information, please contact Sr. Rosario A. Salazar, MCST at PSR Office, (301) 567-6113 or Sr. Emily Bautista, MCST (301) 567-5506. Sunday School is an important part of any Catholic child's education because it puts them in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ through systematic catechesis. FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE POOR Please leave your donation in the blue plastic bin in the narthex. Non-perishable 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 301-894-8374. Thank you!

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 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. The special project projection to start is on September. I would like to thank all of you who supported and have donated to these projects. May God bless you for your generosity. CATECHISM IN A YEAR Day 212 - To what extent are all men equal in God's sight? // Why is there injustice among men? To what extent are all men equal in God's sight? All men are equal in God's sight insofar as all have the same Creator, all were created in the same image of God with a rational soul, and all have the same Redeemer. Because all men are equal in God's sight, every person possesses the same dignity and has a claim to the same human rights. Hence every kind of social, racist, sexist, cultural, or religious discrimination against a person is an unacceptable injustice. Why is there nevertheless injustice among men? All men have the same dignity, but not all of them meet with the same living conditions. In cases where injustice is man-made, it contradicts the Gospel. In cases where men have been endowed by God with different gifts and talents, God is asking us to rely on one another: in charity one should make up for what the other lacks. There is a kind of inequality among men that does not come from God but rather originates in societal conditions, especially in the unjust distribution of raw materials, land, and capital worldwide. God expects us to remove from the world everything that is plainly contrary to the Gospel and disregards human dignity. Yet there is another sort of inequality among men that is quite in keeping with God's will: inequality in talents, initial conditions, and opportunities. These are an indication that being human means being there for others in charity so as to share and to promote life. (YOUCAT questions 330-331) Dig Deeper: CCC section (1934-1938) 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 www.dcpriest.org or search "Run For Vocations" on Facebook.

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