Faith Community of M i s s i o n S a n L u i s R e y

Aug.-

Sept.

2015 La Comunidad de San Luis Rey

Join us for the Multi-Cultural Triduum celebrating our patron saint, San Luis Rey!

Wednesday, 8/19 and Thursday 8/20: Rosary begins at 6:30pm, followed by Mass at 7pm.

Mass and Procession on Friday 8/21: Mass will begin at 6:30pm followed by the Procession starting at 7:30pm.

Afterwards, there will be Fireworks, Food Sales, Music, and Dancing! Come join us and be a part of the Celebration!

Feast of St. Louis, Patron Saint of the Mission San Luis Rey Faith Community

OMSLR Retreat Center (760)757-3659 www.sanluisrey.org

OMSLR Cemetery (760)231-8445, ext. 133 www.sanluisrey.org

Franciscan School of Theology (760)547-1800 www.fst.edu

Old Mission Montessori School (760)757-3232 www.omms.org

Franciscan Friars of Old Mission San Luis Rey (760)721-6542 www.sanluisrey.org

Mission San Luis Rey Parish (760)757-3250 www.sanluisreyparish.org

The Six Communities of Mission San Luis Rey

The popularity of the Mission Cemetery is reaching beyond the North County and broadening to South San Diego, Orange County, and even other states. We are thrilled when we get a call from someone in Florida wanted to purchase their final resting place right here!

We are so proud of the beauty and serenity of the Mission San Luis Cemetery. People often tell us: “It is so calming, so peaceful and so well kept up.” Recently the cemetery added new fountains, statuary, a chapel, and shade trees further enhancing the beauty and serenity of this sacred space. Relatives visiting loved ones often stop in the office and say, “Wow! It is so improved! So beautiful!”

For information about cemetery property and services please call 760.231.8445, ext. 133 or 139.

Grief Retreat Sat., Oct. 10, 9-4 pm. “New Beginnings After the Loss of a Loved One” with Pat Sheehan and Parish Grief Support Team. This retreat day is open to all and is based on Christian teachings and values. There will be group sessions, time to spend with team members one-on-one, Mass and opportunities to enjoy the beautiful gardens and meditation walks around the Mission. Fee: $45pp; includes lunch. Visit www.sanluisrey.org or call the retreat office 760.757.3659 for more information.

The Retreat Center Provides Peace & Serenity

the ideal place to reconnect with yourself & with God Join us for an overnight Private Retreat, or spend a Quiet Day, and you can always make an appointment for Spiritual Direction. The Retreat Center also offers a variety of classes and retreats.

Private Retreats: The Retreat Center is available to individuals who want a respite for solitude and personal spiritual reflection.

Spiritual Direction: A Spiritual Director is a Spiritual Companion for anyone who has a desire to talk to another as they make their way through the holy and sometimes difficult times in life. We all can benefit from a companion who listens to us without judgment, expectations, or all the answers. Spiritual Direction sessions are 50 minutes and are held at the Retreat Center. We have several spiritual directors to choose from. For more information about Spiritual Direction please contact Pat Julian at 760.757.3659, ext. 123, or email: pat@sanluisrey.org

Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery Sacred Grounds - Sacred Memories

CELEBRATE THE GRAND FINALE OF THE HERITAGE BALL!

Come join us at the beautiful Old Mission San Luis Rey as we celebrate our final Heritage Ball - an elegant evening with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres served in the rose garden, followed by a sit down dinner in the heritage garden prepared by Executive Chef, Kaitlin Bandy and the Mission.

Saturday, August 15th 6 o'clock in the evening

Get your tickets early! Limited number available

Purchase tickets online at mslrheritageball.com or call Linda Causee at 760.757.3651, ext. 161.

The Heritage Ball Committee & the Franciscan Friars Present an Opportunity Drawing

ULTIMATE ESCAPE TO MAUI OR KAUAI

Win a 7- Night Getaway at Westin Maui Resort, Westin Ka’anapali (Maui) or Westin Princeville (Kauai) Ocean Resort with Airfare for 2.

Drawing held on August 15th, winner does not need to be present.

TICKETS: $50 EACH OR 3 FOR $100

PURCHASE ONLINE MSLRHERITAGEBALL.COM OR CALL 760.757.3651, EXT. 161

Calendar of Events, Liturgies, Programs & Retreats

For Parish updates visit www.sanluisreyparish.org

Cooking Classes with Executive Chef, Kaitlin Bandy

Aug. 27: Caribbean Sept. 10: Southwest (New Mexico/Texas)

Nov. 5: Traditional Thanksgiving

Thursdays. Retreat Dining Room. 6:30 - 8pm.

Fee $40pp. Generous sample of each dish included.

Detailed class descriptions on www.sanluisrey.org

Aug 10, 17, 31. Quiet Monday. Come and remember the sound of silence. Optional Spiritual Direction available with Pat Julian. 9am-4pm. Fee $30, lunch and private room included. Other days are also available upon request. Call 760.757.3659 for more info.

AUGUST

Knights of Columbus Council #3162

7th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 14, 2015

Marine Memorial Golf Course

Registration: 11am Tee Time: 1pm Format: Best Ball

Green Fee: $125 per player/$400 per 4some (includes cart, green fees, gift bag, box lunch, and heavy hors d’oeuvres)

SILENT AUCTION - RAFFLE - PUTTING CONTEST CLOSEST TO PIN LONGEST DRIVE - AND MORE!

Call David at 760-917-6439 for more info.

Benefitting the Camp Pendleton Wounded Warriors, Semper Fi Fund and Mission San Luis Rey Parish. Tax ID 95-6375078, 504 (c) (8)

BLOOD DRIVE - AUGUST 9th

The Knights of Columbus, Council #3162, and the American Red Cross, will be conducting a blood drive on Sunday, August 9th, between 8am-3pm The Red Cross van will be parked in front of the Old Mission Cemetery. Sign up for an appointment in advance. Please see a Knight either before or after the Masses to register.

The Assumption of Mary - Aug. 15th

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is NOT a holy day of obligation this year. For this reason, we will not provide the usual schedule for a solemnity.

This year Sunday is the LORD’S DAY and we celebrate the Paschal Mystery. For this reason the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is

“dispensed” - meaning the “obligation” is removed (cannon 1246.2 of the Code of Canon Law - www.usccb.org).

La Solemnidad de la Asunción de María no es día obligatorio este año. Por esta razón, la parroquia no ofrecerá un itinerario de liturgias para una Solemnidad.

El Domingo es el DIA DEL SEÑOR. En este día siempre se celebra el Misterio Pascual, por lo cual, se reserva solo en honor y gloria a Él. Por esta razón, cada vez que una Solemnidad, ya sea Mariana, o en honor a cualquier Santo, se lleva a cabo en un domingo, esta solemnidad se “Dispensa” lo que significa el remover la “obligación” (1246.2 del código de ley canónica - www.usccb.org)

En nuestra diócesis de San Diego, la Solemnidad de La Asunción de María este año fue “dispensada“ (cae en Sábado), NO se ofrecerá Misa de vigilia ni Misa especial (aparte de la misa diaria) para esta Solemnidad.

Fr. Tom Herbst, ofm_

Reform Movements in the History of the Church. July 7-Aug. 11, 9:30-11:30am & 7-9pm. Fee per person: $15 per class; all 6 for $60. Sign up for one or more!

Franciscan Mystics. July 23-Aug. 27, 9:30-11:30am & 7-9pm. Fee per person: $15 per class; all 6 for $60. Sign up for one or more!

Evening Lecture, Wed., August 22: Cry of Creation: Contemporary Issues in Eco-Spirituality. Fee: $15pp; 7-9pm. Call 760.757.3659 for more info.

and for Old Mission updates visit www.sanluisrey.org

Calendar of Events, Liturgies, Programs & Retreats

SEPTEMBER

Sept 14, 28. Quiet Monday. Remember the sound of silence. Optional Spiritual Direction available. 9am-4pm. Fee $30, lunch & private room included. Other days available upon request. Call 760.757.3659 for more info.

Sept. 26. Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz. Patron saint of the Philippines. St. Lorenzo Ruiz became a martyr when he refused to renounce his Catholic beliefs during the persecution of Christians in Japan. Our Filipino Community honors him at the 5pm Sat. Mass in the Serra Center followed by a potluck in

the St. Francis Hall. All are invited!

Quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharistic Adoration) is held on the First Friday of every month. 8-10am in the Parish Chapel and 7-9pm in the Historic Church. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:45pm.

Secular Franciscans Meeting: The Fraternity generally meets on the first Sunday of the month. If you are like the many people who have been inspired by the Christian vitality of Pope Francis, we invite you to contact our Formation Director, Sandy Baden, at 760.305.8984.

Contemplative Prayer. A prayer of the heart resting in God. All welcome! No charge. Meetings held every Wednesday at 2pm and every Friday at 10am. Check in at the Retreat Center Office. For more information contact Pat Julian: pat@sanluisrey.org or call 760.757.3659, ext.123.

Women’s Scripture Study. Resuming Sept. 22nd, 6:30-8pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month in the Serra Room, Retreat Center. All women are welcome; no charge. You are invited to join our parish women’s group. We study the stories of women in the Old and New Testament. The evening includes prayer, song, Scripture stories, and a lively discussion about what women in the Bible have to teach us about our gifts, our feelings and our faith in God. Gradually we realize these are our stories, they are all about personal relationships, families and community. BRING YOUR BIBLE. Contact Mary Dorso mdorso1@cox.net or Pat Julian pat@sanluisrey.org with any questions.

Do You Know About these Monthly Opportunities?

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY - DOMINGO CATEQUÉTICO

This year Catechetical Sunday will focus on the theme "Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person." Catechists will be called forth (10am, Sept. 20) to be commissioned for their ministry.

Este año, la Iglesia celebrará el Domingo Catequético y se centrará en el tema “Hemos de Salvaguardar la Dignidad de Toda Persona.” Aquellos a quienes la comunidad ha designado para servir como catequistas serán llamados (durante la misa de 12 del mediodía del domingo 20 de Septiembre) a recibir la comisión de su ministerio.

Sept. 30-Nov. 4. 9:15-11:45am. Matthew, Mark, Luke: An Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels with Fr. Michael Guinan, OFM. These are called the Synoptic Gospels because, if you line them up together you can see they are interconnected. This relationship is known as the “synoptic problem” and will be

discussed early in the course. Each Gospel presents a slightly different picture of who Jesus is and of who, we as disciples, are called to be. Since the gospel for the Sunday lectionary for 2016 is Luke, we will focus a bit more on this gospel, to prepare us to appreciate it more fully. Fee: $60 for 6 sessions; $20 per session. Call (760)757-3659 for info.

This course can be transferred for credit toward the Certificate from the San Diego Diocesan Institute; it can also meet renewal credit hours (15) for catechists and teachers.

Sept. 8 - 29: Why do Catholics Genuflect? With Br. Kevin Dismas Moshier, fsp. This class is like clicking on your favorite browser for answers to all the questions about why Catholics do what they do and believe what they believe. “Cradle Catholics”, practicing Catholics and the curious are welcome

to get into the conversation. 7-8:30pm. Fee: $40pp for all 4 sessions. Call 760.757.3659 for info.

Sat., Oct. 10, 9-4 pm. Grief Retreat: “New Beginnings After the Loss of a Loved One” with Pat Sheehan and Parish Grief Support Team. Fee: $45pp; includes lunch. Visit www.sanluisrey.org or call the retreat office 760.757.3659 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, October 9th Evening with the Friars in the St. Francis Center. Check the bulletin for updates.

There are two guarantees if you attend a Sunday Mass and Father David is the presiding priest: At the beginning of Mass he will say, “Good morning, good people”; and at the end he will call forth the Ministers for the Sick and Homebound to get the Eucharist they will be delivering.

Dorothy and Walt Arney have a significant portion of those “good people” under their wings as the coordinators for the parish ministry that delivers those precious portions of the “body of Christ” to those who aren’t so fortunate to attend weekly Mass.

“We have about 50 volunteers and we serve around 200-250 parishioners a week,” Dorothy explained. She and Walt sort of “tag-team” the operation coordinating who is going where and when.

They also serve patients at Tri-City Hospital. “Walt tracks the volunteers to make sure everyone on the list is visited and I do the hospital part of it,” Dorothy explained of the volunteer task they have performed for the past five years. They’ve been parishioners at the Mission “off and on since 1970 … mostly on,” she added with a laugh.

Bringing the Eucharist to the sick and home-bound is only part of the ministry. “We spend some time talking to them, reading that week’s Gospel, just listening,” Dorothy explained.

Want to be a part of this integral ministry, one of the “really Good People?” Call Dorothy or Walt Arney at 760.415.5364 for more information.

SICK AND HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

SEPTEMBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH AT MSLRP! Stewardship is not a buzzword or round-about way of asking for more money. Stewardship is a way of life, holding the promise for far-reaching renewal within our parish family. In the coming months, you'll be invited to grow in your understanding of stewardship.

We Are Called to Share, each one in proportion to their ability. In the coming weeks you will be encouraged to think and pray about the ways God has blessed your life. You will be invited to consider how your life is enriched by our parish community.

And you will be called to consider how you can make a difference for others through your support of Mission San Luis Rey Parish. Quality liturgies, outstanding religious education programs, and support during the tough times – illness and death, all cost money. Your parish struggles to make ends meet each month. When praying about your stewardship response this year, be aware that your parish needs greater support from and the financial involvement of every parishioner.

Please be on the lookout for more information about the Stewardship campaign in September’s bulletins.

SEPTEMBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION ~ JULY 1st - SEPTEMBER 1st

Registration for Religious Education requires Parish registration, if you are not registered in the Parish, you may do so in the Parish Office before enrolling in Faith Formation or Online.

The cost per child is $60 unless they are in their Confirmation year (see below). This cost covers books, materials, and building operations. Full payment of tuition is requested upon registration, if possible. A deposit must be turned in at the time of registration. Payments are permissible so long as they are completed by February 27th.

You may register your child the following ways: ∗ Fill out forms located in the Parish Office ∗ On-line Registration Options at sanluisreyparish.org: Print forms from the website to mail into the office or send via fax Fill out the forms with Adobe Reader and send via e-mail

Grades K-8th: K thru 6th grade is on Sunday mornings: English – 9:00 – 9:50 am / Spanish 10:40 – 11:45 am 6th- 8th grade is on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

First Communion preparation may begin in the second grade; the preparation for the Sacrament is a two year process. A copy of the child’s Baptism Certificate is required. For more information you may contact Larry LaGrasta, Coordinator, at 760-547-0712 or Christie Herrera, R.E. Secretary, at 760-547-0734.

High School and Confirmation Registration:

9th thru 12th grade is on Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Confirmation is a two year High School program. The first year cost is $60 and the second year is $175 to include the added expenses of workshops and retreats. A copy of the teen’s Baptism and First Communion certificate is required.

For more information you may call Natalie Ibarra, Coordinator, at 760-547-0702 or Christie Herrera, R.E. Secretary, at 760-547-0734.

REGISTRACION DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA ~ 1 DE JULIO – 1 DE SEPTIEMBRE

La registración de Educación Religiosa requiere estar registrado en la Parroquia, si no está registrado en la Parroquia se puede registrar en la Oficina Parroquial antes de inscribir a sus niños o por medio de la red.

El costo de cada niño/a es de $60 a menos que esté en el año de recibir su Confirmación (vea abajo). Este costo cubre los gastos de libros, materiales, y operación del edificio. Se pide el pago total en el momento de registración si es posible. Un depósito se requiere en el momento de registración. Se permiten pagos si es que éstos se cumplen antes del 27 de febrero.

Se puede registrar de las siguientes formas: ∗ Llene las forma de inscripción en la Oficina Parroquial ∗ Opciones de registración por la red en sanluisreyparish.org: Imprima las formas en el sitio de la red y envíelas por correo o por fax Llene las formas electrónicamente en Adobe Reader y enviar por correo electrónico.

Grados de Pre-Escolar - 8: Pre-Escolar hasta el 6o grado son los domingos: Inglés – 9:00 – 9:50 am / Español - 10:40 – 11:45 am 7o- 8o grado son los martes (solamente en inglés): 6:30 – 8:00 pm

La preparación para la Primera Comunión puede comenzar en el segundo grado; la preparación para el sacramento es un proceso de dos años. Se requiere una copia del acta del bautismo. Para más información puede comunicarse con Elena Zavala, Coordinadora, al 760-547-0715 o con Christie Herrera, Secretaria de Educación Religiosa, al 760-547-0734

Preparatoria y Confirmación: 9o hasta el 12o grado son los martes (solamente en inglés): 6:30 – 8:00 pm. La Confirmación es un programa de dos años para jóvenes en Preparatoria. El primer año tiene el costo de $60 y el segundo de $175 que incluye los costos de talleres y el retiro. Se requiere una copia del acta de Bautismo y de la Primera Comunión

Para más información puede comunicarse con Natalie Ibarra, Coordinadora, al 760-547-070, o con Christie Herrera, Secretaria de Educación Religiosa, al 760-547-0734.

Religious Ed for All Ages

This is not news: everyone knows Catholic school students have a lower dropout rate (3.4 percent) than both public (14.4 percent) and other private schools (11.9 percent).

"Ninety-nine percent of Catholic high school students graduate, and ninety-seven percent go on to some form of post-secondary education. Catholic school students continue to score well on standardized tests (such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress) in subjects such as reading, mathematics, social studies, and science, often surpassing standards established by federal and/or state agencies…Catholic school students performed better than other students on the three basic objectives of civic education-the capacity for civic engagement (e.g., voluntary community service), political knowledge (e.g., learning and using civic skills), and political tolerance (e.g., respect for opinions different from their own)."

-from Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium, 2005.

Here's what is news. Catholics who attended Catholic schools are more likely to practice their faith, including the reception of the sacraments. Receiving the Eucharist, being devoted to Mary, living a life consistent with Church teachings and helping those in need are hallmarks of Catholic education. Students continuing their education from Catholic kindergarten through high school are also more likely to pursue religious vocations.

Raising adults who actively practice their faith, receive the sacraments help those in need, consider a vocation....aren't these wonderful reasons to consider sending your son or daughter to Catholic School? We Believe Catholic education helps students and families live their faith, embrace the Franciscan ideals of service, prayer and compassion for all life, celebrate community, and inspires our students to achieve their full potential as children of God.

The Mission San Luis Rey Parish School, Old Mission Montessori, provides an academic program using the Montessori approach to education. The children are engaged in hands-on experiences that facilitate comprehension and understanding throughout the process of learning, building a solid foundation. It is a program where faith and education, education and faith are not only combined, but constant.

Come and experience the benefits of a faith-centered education! Our parish school,

Old Mission Montessori, is enrolling now for the 2015-2016 school year.

Call for a tour: Wanda King, Principal, at 760-757-3232 www.omms.org

Why Choose Catholic Schools? Because We Believe!