St. Columba

A Community of Faith, Love and Service 7800 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745

Bulletin — June 21, 2015

MASS SCHEDULE Parish and School

Saturday Vigil Staff 5:00 p.m. Pastor Sunday Rev. Gary T. Villanueva

8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Parochial Vicar First Saturday Rev. Art Mallari

Tagalog (Filipino) Deacons 7:00 p.m. Deacon Andy Espinosa Weekdays Deacon Rick Fisher (Ret.) Monday—Friday Parish Accountant 8:15 a.m. Diane Alexander Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Parish Admin. Assistant

Leah Flores Mass and Novena Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Youth Ministry Wednesdays Coordinator/Admin. Asst. 7:00 p.m. Sr. Emily Bautista, MCST

First Friday Parish School of Religion 9:00 a.m. Coordinator: (during school year) Sr. Rosario Salazar, MCST and 7:00 p.m. BAPTISMS Music Director Adoration Parish Office Linda Ng Classes offered 3rd Thursday of the Phone: 301-567-5506 First Fridays month. Please call the Parish Office. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Chair Fax: 301-567-6546 Wednesdays Benny Ramos Email: BAPTISM AND SACRAMENTAL

6:00—6:45 p.m. [email protected] PREPARATION FOR OLDER Finance Council Chair Parish Website: Third Saturday of the Month CHILDREN Cathy McGarrigan http://ww.stcolumbacatholic.net 6:30—8:30 p.m. Please contact the Parish School of Fr. Dewan Hall Coordinator Religion, Sr. Rosario Salazar, MCST Confessions Parish School of Religion TBA Phone: 301-567-6113 at 301-567-6113. Saturdays School Principal Fax: 301-567-3188 MARRIAGE 3:30—4:30 p.m. Email: or by appointment Tina Magnaye Please contact the Parish Office at [email protected] least six months prior to a proposed School E/F Coordinator Monday—Friday School wedding date. Reservation of the Lera Rickling church is required before other prepa- 7:25 a.m. Phone: 301-567-6212 rations such as receptions are made. ______School Admin. Assistant Fax: 301-567-6907 Marie Norment Email: ANOINTING OF THE SICK/ Coffee Socials [email protected] COMMUNION TO THE SICK First Sunday after all Masses Plant Manager School Website: AND HOMEBOUND Carlos Brown-Bey (Sept. to June) http://www.stccatholic.org Please contact the Parish Office St. Columba Catholic Church Oxon Hill, Maryland

ReadingsReadings for for the the Week Week of of January June 21, 26, 2015 2014 Reflections Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?" Incredible. Unbelievable. Miraculous. What a sight to behold. If only we had been there with those disciples! What a help it would be to our wavering faith to see Jesus calm the waves. Could we ever doubt again that he was Lord of all creation after a moment like that? Well ... maybe. These remarkable moments do have a way of losing their luster from a distance. In retrospect, we too often second-guess such episodes of spiritual clarity: "Perhaps it was just a coincidence. Maybe the storm was about to end anyway. How can we know for sure?" In fact, it appears as though the disciples themselves were already struggling with forgetting the power of the signs they had previously seen. This is why Jesus reprimands them because of their fear, "Do you not yet have faith?" Why does Jesus expect them to have faith already? Because, as Mark's Gospel records for us, Jesus had already Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11/2 Cor 5:14-17/Mk 4:35-41 cured countless people, cast out demons for all to see, and Monday: Gn 12:1-9/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/Mt 7:6, 12-14 even had a divine voice announce at his baptism, "You are Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased," (1:11). The Day: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/ miracles were not in short supply. The problem was Lk 1:57-66, 80 believing in the miracles even after they were over. Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 or 16:6b-12, 15-16/ Let's not fall prey to the same problem, thirsting for other Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Mt 8:1-4 miracles than the ones we have already experienced in our Saturday: Gn 18:1-15/Mt 8:5-17 own lives, subtle though they may have been. Let's not Next Sunday: Wis 1:13- 15; 2:23 -24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/ make our faith dependent upon the appearance of the next Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 sign from God. No. Let us join the psalmist in maintaining an attitude of belief, as we thank the Lord for "his wondrous deeds to the children of men."

Our Sick and Suffering Brethren Mass Intentions for the Week Especially Francis Butler, Jr., Wendell Black, Elena Sarmiento, Mildred Jenkins (07Jun15). Deacon Rick & Rachel Fisher, Monday, June 22 Nicholas Mararac, Roy DeMesme, Tess Samoy, Lamar Johnson, 8:15 a.m. +Pablo Santiago Ellamae Hulsey, Goldie Bowman, Geraldine Woods, Mark David, Carrie Pearson, Kobi King, Anne Philpott, Erlinda Castro, Teretta Tuesday, June 23 Mayo, Katie Fioca, Selma Twitty, Nitz and Nino Dimayuga 8:15 a.m. +Alberto Resurreccion (14Jun15), Stephen Lynn, Carolyn Wolcott, Marjorie Gallie, Jim Wednesday, June 24 & Sandy Collins, Conrado Flores, Sr., Dan Koshute, Fely Ramos 8:15 a.m. +Charles LoMedico (21Jun15). 7:00 p.m. +Grandpa Esedebe Thursday, June 25 Our Beloved Dead 8:15 a.m. +Nemesio Miguel, Sr. Especially Frank Cybulski, Francis Ivan Dela Pena, Michael Friday, June 26 Schauer, Angelina Quimen, Amber Branson, Johnnie Dowdell, 8:15 a.m. +John David and Johnnie Dowdell Joseph Tran, Ronald Curameng . Saturday, June 27 Our Military 9:00 a.m. Alex and Cora Dela Cruz Especially John M. Harris II; Marquette Young; Javon Everett; 5:00 p.m. +Peter and Angelina Marino Crystal Villanueva Lee; Sharmelle Williams; Tiffany Williams; Sunday, June 28 Peter John Ifurung; PFC Mark J. Venancio; Maj. Teresita Vida; 8:00 a.m. Gregory Franklin (Special Intention) Andrew Alexander; Lt. Victor Barba; 1st Lt Peter Agboli; Krystol 10:00 a.m. St. Columba Parishioners Dudly; Christian Samoy; Derrell Thomas and Jahaira Best. 12:00 p.m. +Clifford Caballero Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2015 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 …...Faith. Academics. Service. be visited are Lourdes and Paris in France, Fatima in Portugal, Salamanca and Avila in Spain and several Dear Parishioners: other places associated with saints and more. For details, please see or call Father Gary or the parish office for As we completed the school year, we celebrated the brochure. many successes and accomplishments of Our students….

It is worthy to mention that we have started a new th tradition in celebration of our 50 year three years nd ago. Now on our 52 year, we have chosen again a St.

Columba Model Student from each grade level that exemplifies the characteristics of St. Columba’s faith in God, kindness and love of neighbor, respect and courage. COME AND JOIN… This year’s awardees are: ALL CATHOLIC YOUTH ARE INVITED: K: Tyra de Castro/ Cole Clark St. Columba Youth Ministry 1: Cecilia Merkle/ Jonah Soriano (Regular Meeting – Every Friday) 2: Magdalena Merkle/ Leila Gonzales 7:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m. in Fr. Dewan Hall 3: Soleil Kirkland/ Michael King For more information please call 4: Julianne Tinana/ Joshua Hamilton Sr. Emily M. Bautista, MCST (Youth Ministry Coordinator) 5: Nicaela Florentino/ Zane Wright at 301-567-5506 6: Frank Noonan/ Zuri Gilgeous 7: Anjola Akintoba/ Isaiah Sampilo VOCATIONS CORNER 8: Autumn Turner Please continue to pray for our two fellow parishioners Let me leave you with a prayer… from our school who are aspiring for Holy Orders . community…; “Lord God, this school has shared many things this year. We were linked by common tasks and Acolyte Robert Villanueva will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Cardinal Wuerl on June 27, 2015 at the National time together. We said good-bye as we end our year. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Bless each one of us and keep ua in your care during Seminarian Patrick Agustin is currently studying for the summer. Guide our steps and strengthen our hearts until priesthood at the St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, we gather again… Amen”; D.C.

Please refer or send us prospective new students and Let us continue to pray for more vocations to the priesthood, families. We are steadily progressing to our enrollment the permanent diaconate and the religious life. If you know of goal of 220. We have a few but limited opening. We are anyone who feels such a calling, please give them closed for Grades 5 and 8. Please contact us through encouragement and advise them to speak with Father Gary or Lera Rickling…. 301 567 6212 ext. 2 any of the MCST sisters. or [email protected] . CYO SOCCER August 31, 2015, Monday is the first day of school. If your child is in Grade 3 to 7 and interested in single Be safe. God bless. See you all to welcome a new school gender CYO Soccer for the Fall season, you are invited to year!!!! join St. Columba CYO Soccer. CYO Soccer Games are Peace and Happiness, Tina Magnaye 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 [email protected] and [email protected] by Wednesday, May 20, 2015 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 ROBERT VILLANUEVA godparent, please call the Parish Office with required TO BE ORDAINED A PERMANENT DEACON information at least 10 business days in advance. In this way you can be sure you will have the certificates or permission Acolyte Robert Villanueva, a parishioner, will be ordained letters at the time you need them. as a permanent deacon by Donald Cardinal Wuerl at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are moving or have a June 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. change of address or if there is an addition of a family member, please notify the parish office. Robert attended the formation for permanent deacons the CARLY NEEDS YOU HELP! past five years. He has served St. Columba parish in various ministries, including Parish Council member and vice-chair, Carly Nguyen is a 16 year old member of the Class of 2016 Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, choir at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, MD. She member and cantor. He also served as a sacristan and was has been diagnosed with Leukemia and is in need of a bone active in the RCIA and bible study group. Non-parish marrow transplant. Carly and her family are looking for ministries include the Couples for Christ, and volunteer people who are willing to be bone marrow work with Homeless Shelter, Providence donors. Vietnamese and other Asian communities are most Hospital Bereavement Ministry, among others. likely matches. Please contact Melissa Davey at 301-864- 4532 or [email protected] Deacon candidate Robert is happily married to Gliceria Villanueva for 37 years. He has two daughters and seven FOOD DONATIONS grandchildren. His parents, D anny (deceased) and Auring Villanueva, were both active St. Columba parishioners. FOR THE POOR Please leave your donation in the blue He said he decided to join the permanent diaconate plastic bin in the narthex. Non- formation program after many years of church service. He perishable foods only. Please check the was also inspired by his wife, his parents and the priests and expiration date. Items needed are: pasta, deacons of St. Columba. “My decision took a lot of prayer, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, vegetables, not just from me but from my family and friends and much canned meat, and canned fruit. The Oxon Hill Food Pantry discernment. I look forward to continued service to the also needs several volunteers. Please call Frieda Edwards at Lord as an ordained minister,” Villanueva added. 301-894-8374. Thank you! HOLY LAND FESTIVAL AT THE FRANCISCAN Spirit of the Living God MONA STERY

Charismatic Prayer Meetings A day of entertainment and fun for all age groups is

promised at the second annual Holy Land Festival on Every Friday Praise and Worship in the main church Saturday, July 25. Come to the Franciscan Monastery of the from 7:20 – 10:00 p.m. This includes Rosary and Divine Holy Land (1400 Quincy Street, NE) anytime from 11am to Mercy, joyful singing of praise songs in between Bible 5pm for entertainment, inspiration, food, and presentations reading, testimonies, short teaching, followed by on life, culture, and peace-building in the Holy Land. Tours fellowship. Every first Friday, Mass at 7:00 p.m. is of the monastery and gardens will also be available, with a preceded by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and closing Vigil Mass at 5pm For more information, call 202- followed by Confessions. All are welcome. 526-6800 or visit www.myfranciscan.org/holylandfestival . Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2015 UPDATES OF ST. COLUMBA CHURCH BIRHEN NG ANTIPOLO 18 TH ANNUAL BUILDING PROJECT FROM THE PASTOR NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE

His Excellency Jose F. Advincula, Jr., D.D. of The proposed building construction of parish restrooms, the Archdiocese of Capiz, Philippines will be the homilist rectory guestroom and parish office audio-visual room is and main celebrant for the 18 th Annual National Filipino still ongoing. We have received so far around $200,000 Pilgrimage in June 27, 2015 at the Basilica of the National for our projects and once we break ground for the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. restroom construction, we will continue to raise the Reverend Fr. Gary Villanueva, pastor of St. Columba remaining $250,000 for the whole projects. Church will give the reflection before the 2:00 o’clock concelebrated mass. I also formed a committee for these projects and they are ♦ Hedy and Graham Thomas – chairpersons A Novena prayer at 10:00 a.m. at the Crypt Church of the ♦ Mary Brennan – member Basilica will commence the day’s festivities followed by the ♦ Damien Downing – member Sacrament of Reconciliation, Recitation of the Holy Rosary, ♦ Efren Sebastian - member Serenata and Procession of Marian Images under her various titles. The Prayer of the Faithfull will be recited in 10 The Special Project has been approved by Cardinal dialects. Immediately following the liturgical celebration, Wuerl, we will start the project by summer. I would like the Archbishop will lead the congregation to a procession to to thank all of you who supported and have donated to the Oratory of Birhen ng Antipolo at the Crypt Church for these projects. May God bless you for your generosity. blessing.

Archbishop Advincula will be the celebrant in the 12:00 noon mass at St. Columba Church on Sunday, June 28 .

PETER'S PENCE COLLECTION

On the weekend of June 27-28, the Archdiocese of Washington will take up the Peter’s Pence second col- lection. Gifts to this annual collection help the Holy Father support victims of war, oppression, natural dis- asters, and others most in need of assistance. In re- sponding to those who suffering, Our Lord teaches us, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). In his apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium , writes, “We incarnate the duty of hearing the cry of the poor when we are deeply moved by the suffering of others. Let us listen to what God’s word teaches us about mercy, and allow that word to resound in the life of the Church.” Our participation in this col- lection gives us an opportunity to be a witness of Our Lord’s love and mercy for the vulnerable and suffering around the world. Please give generously as you are able.

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