St. Columba

Catholic Church

A Community of Faith, Love and Service

7800 Livingston Road

Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745

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

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)

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 prepa-

rations such as receptions are made.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK/

COMMUNION TO THE SICK

AND HOMEBOUND

Please contact the Parish Office

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

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.

Reflections Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Columba Catholic Church Oxon Hill, Maryland

Readings for the Week of January 26, 2014

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.

Readings for the Week of June 28, 2015

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

"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).

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

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015

Dear Parishioners:

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…. 301 567 6212 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

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

…...Faith. Academics. Service.

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.

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.

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 23-25. 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 www.adw.org/vocations.

St. Columba Catholic Church Oxon Hill, Maryland

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.

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!

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 301-864-4532 or mdavey@setonhs.org

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 202-526-6800 or visitwww.myfranciscan.org/holylandfestival.

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 24-26. 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 301-906-9422 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 202-526-6800

or visit www.myfranciscan.org/holylandfestival.

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 19-22. The four-day camp includes prayer, talks, sports, and much more. Registration is now open at www.dcpriest.org. For more information

visit www.dcpriest.org or email 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 www.dcpriest.org 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 www.facebook.com/DCCatholic/events for more information or

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