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In the Samoan culture, the Ifoga is a ritual way of atoning for one’s wrong doing.

Our priest is covered with a fine mat called a ‘ie toga, which takes months or

even years to weave.

From under the mat, our priest asks for God’s forgiveness for the entire parish.

Saturday March 9th, 10am

Serra Center

Tuesday, March 19th, 7pm

Serra Center

Bilingual Communal Bilingual Communal ReconciliationReconciliation

Priests will be available for individual confession in

English and Spanish.

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Welcome Elect! Received during the Rite of Acceptance and enrolled in the

Book of the Elect by Bishop Brom.

Eucharistic Adoration

Join in prayer after the 7:30 am Mass. Spend an hour with the Lord, your God.

Happy Birthday to

our Pastor, Father David Gaa, OFM,

born onMarch 3rd.

Saturday, March 23th: Serra Center 5pm and 7pm (Spanish)

Sunday, March 24th: Chapel 7amSerra Center 8am & 10am (12 noon Spanish), and 5pm

Holy Week ScheduleHoly Week SchedulePALM

SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S

PASSION

See the entire schedule in your bulletinSee the entire schedule in your bulletinor online at sanluisreyparish.orgor online at sanluisreyparish.org

PARISH WIDE LENTEN RETREAT 3 Days of Reflection– March 4, 5, 6th

Given by Bishop Michael Lenihan, O.F.M

Bishop Michael Lenihan, O.F.M

Year of Faith Event

Say Goodbye to Fearled by Pat Julian, Spiritual Director

Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center

Call 760-757-3651 for more information

Life begins where fear ends…fear can keep us safe, inspire creativity or hold

us captive. How can it also set us free?

Concert With Lupe RiosSACRED TIME

SACRED MUSICLenten Concert

Serra CenterFriday, March 15th

7:00pmTickets $10.00

outside Mass, or at parish office.

St. Francis of Assisi inspired this chapel devotion which remembers the final hours

and passion of Jesus. Join us! Fridays at

4:30pmin the Parish Chapel,

March 8th , 15th,

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross Via Crucis Via Crucis

Year of Faith Event

Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center

Call 760-757-3651 for more information

How has the Church lived up to the promise of renewal outlined by the

vision of the Council Fathers? 9am to 4pm

MulticulturalMulticulturalStations of the CrossStations of the Cross

Join together as one family of

faith!Friday, March 22 6pm in front of the

steps of the Old Mission Church for our Lenten

Pilgrimage.

Year of Faith Event

Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center

Call 760-757-3651 for more information

Sacrifice is necessary for living in union with others, for growth, spiritual

and physical well being.Starts 6pm withDinner, $30.00

Friday, March 15th

Join us on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 in the Mission Retreat Center’s

 ZALVIDEA ROOM from 9 AM TO 3 PM (8:30 am registration & refreshments)

 Father Larry Dolan, OFM will be our spiritual facilitator. Prepaid registration of $25.00

includes a simple lunch.Please register by MARCH 1, 2013. For reservations

and information, call Marilyn Gilliland 760-967-6397.

 

Las MadrinasLas MadrinasLenten RetreatLenten Retreat

Saturday, March 9th, 10am

Serra Center

TuesdayMarch 19th, 7pm

Serra Center

Bilingual Communal Bilingual Communal ReconciliationReconciliation

Priests will be available for individual confession in

English and Spanish.

Knights Knights BLOOD DRIVE!BLOOD DRIVE!

The American Red Cross will be in the McKeon

Center, Sunday , March 3th. Come give blood

and help save the lives of eight people! If you

don’t, then who will?

Sign ups outside Serra after Sunday

Masses

Fasting during Lent means eating one main meal and

two smaller meals with no snacks. Fasting laws apply to all

Catholics from ages 14 to 59 who are in good health.

The only fasting days by Church law

are Ash Wednesday

and Good Friday.

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Scrutinies

of the Rite of Christian Initiation

of AdultsThis week, our community will pray for the Elect,

asking God to protect and heal them in the weeks ahead as they journey toward full communion with

Jesus Christ at Easter.

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The Scrutinies

of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Scrutinies

of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The priest will lay his hands for a brief moment on the head of each of the Elect.

It is a solemn act of calling down the Spirit of Jesus to be with them and protect them.

PARISH OFFICES PARISH OFFICES CLOSED for STAFF RETREATCLOSED for STAFF RETREAT

Thursday March 7th.

Parish Office will reopen on Friday, March 8th at 8am.

Thank you!

Parish Offices closed on

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross Via Crucis Via Crucis

St. Francis of Assisi inspired this chapel devotion which

remembers the final hoursand passion of Jesus.

Join us! Fridays in the Parish Chapel English 4:30pmSpanish 7:00pm

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The Scrutinies of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Elect will be sent forth during Mass to go

reflect together upon the Word and the powerful gesture of love they’ve experienced today on

the part of our community in Christ. 

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The Scrutinies of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Today, we will pray together out loud for the Elect, that they may be freed from the power of sin.

2pm Mass Parish ChapelSunday March 17th

Wear something green to honor St. Patrick!After Mass, please bring something to

share (appetizer, side, entrée or dessert) for a Pot Luck (of the Irish) Dinner in the

Parish Dining Room. There will be music, food and fun! All are welcome.

 

St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Mass & DinnerMass & Dinner

Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Catered by Fratelli’s Italian

Restaurant

Food Fun

Books!Join OMMS on

Thursday March 14th 5:30pm to 8:00pm

in the McKeon Center Presale Tickets: Adults $6.00, Children under 10

$4.00, and Seniors 55+ are $5.00All meals include one generous serving of pasta and sauce, salad, bread and

butter, and one beverage. Second helpings and dessert available at additional charge.

All High School Students are invited to join us on Sunday, March 10th at 6:15pm in the Youth Room.

Learn what it takes to go to Community College or a four year University.

For the Latest News and FeaturesFor the Latest News and FeaturesPlease join us on our parish website:

www.sanluisreyparish.org

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Mission San Luis Rey Parish into “search” to

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