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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAN LUIS REY

YEAR OF MERCY:

HOLY DOOR OPENING

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015 - 10:00am - HISTORIC CHURCH

 

Our Parish is served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province

of Saint Barbara. Congratulations for 100 years of service!

Blessings on your Centennial!

Franciscan Moment

We invite you to join us at one of the many retreats and liturgical celebrations.  We pray that these opportunities will bring you great 

calmness and peace as we prepare for the celebration of 

God’s Word made flesh continuously in our midst.  

Stewardship

Focus on GratitudeThe mere daily act of focusing on our

blessings makes us more mindful, more present to God’s mystery and

gifts, and more aware of the needs of others around us.

4th Annual FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday, December 20th

2:30pm

Old Mission Church Admission is free.

Donations will be accepted.

Featuring the Shepherd’s Choir, 5pm Mass Ensemble and

The Children’s Choir

Early bird tickets on sale afterMass, at school and Parish office

760-757-3232

MEET & TAKEPICTURES WITHSANTA CLAUS!

Craft & Story TimeActivity for Kids

Pancakes, eggs,Sausage, choice of

beverage.

Sunday, December 20th

2 seating times avail.St. Francis Hall

CHILI COOK-OFF ANNOUNCED

Save the date and pull out your favorite chili recipe!  Whether you’re a cook or a taste tester, 

make plans to join us at the Knight’s Chili Cook-off on Saturday, January 9, 2015 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the St. Francis Hall. Tickets are $5 suggested donation; includes: 

Chili bowl and cornbread or taster set. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Parish Youth Programs. Tickets on sale after Masses. 

Free app in English andSpanish from our Catholic Bishops!Download from Google Playstore or

the Apple Appstore. Search for“The Catholic App”.

Readings, news and more!

Audio Visual/Sound help needed for Masses. Training provided for this vital ministry in

support of liturgy.For more information, please call

Karen Willson 760-547-0701

Help Needed

Did You Know…

In 1223, St. Francis created the first Christmas crib? He wanted

the people around the Italian village of Greccio to have

a first person experience of

the incarnation of Jesus.

Let the church always be a place of Mercy

and Hope,where everyone is

Welcomed, Loved and Forgiven.

~~Pope Francis 

ASSISTED SUICIDEStop assisted suicide in CA before it's too late!

Earlier this year, through a special session, the California Legislature approved assisted suicide,

which allows doctors to prescribe drugs to overdose patients with terminal illnesses. Join a coalition of doctors, nurses, disabled rights organizations, and people of all faiths who represent the lives of our elderly and dying and oppose assisted suicide.

This weekend, December 12 and 13, petitions will be available for signing after Mass. To sign, you

must be registered to vote and can only sign once .

Stewardship

Focus on GratitudeGratitude is good for our spiritual lives

in so many ways.It reminds us of our neediness before the Lord, without whom

we have nothing.

Franciscan Moment

From “Advent in My Pocket”, by the Franciscan Friars

As Franciscans, we are committed to bringing about God’s peace into our often violent and war torn world, 

especially during this beautiful time of waiting and longing we know as Advent.

Your end of year donationshelp your parish and

may reduce your taxes!

Knights of ColumbusChristmas Card Sale

Sale is after Sunday masses this weekend, Dec 12/13

Buy your cards from the Knights!

Franciscan Moment

This Advent and Christmas season, we invite you to join us in prayer and action.   Spend your Advent and the 

days leading to Christmas by consciously offering and receiving 

God’s love and grace in your encounters with family and friends, and all who pass through our lives.

Stewardship

Focus on Gratitude Let the peace of Christ control your

hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15-17).

Did you know …..St. Francis of Assisi was an

enthusiastic champion of Christmas, the birthday of his

leader and Lord, his inspiration and companion.

Retired Religious

Thank you for

your help!

2nd Collection

Today

For those who have given

a lifetime…

Our Parish Offices and Buildings will be CLOSED

starting at noon Thursday, December 24,

2015 and will reopen Tuesday

January 5, 2016.

For Anointing of the Sick emergencies or for parish

funeral planning during this closure, please call our

emergency line at 760-583-3393.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

FridayJanuary 1st,

201610 am English

MassSerra Center

12 noon Spanish MassCentro Serra(No 7:30am or

12noonDaily Mass)

Franciscan Moment

This Advent, we invite you to ask yourself, where are you finding God in the story of 

your life?  

FYI : This year, the group that performs there-enactment of St. Francis and the

founding of the Christmas crèche during our 4pm Family Mass is taking a break.

Our Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation will resume on

Saturday, January 9, 2016 from

9am to 10am in the

Serra Center.

CHRISTMAS EVEThursday, 24 of December 2015

This Mass meets your Christmas Obligation

Serra Center:  4:00 p.m. Children’s Mass- English  7:00 p.m. Family Mass– English  9:30 p.m. Family Mass- Español12:00 Midnight Mass- English

CHRISTMASFriday, 25 of December 2015

Holy Day of Obligation 7:00 a.m. Mass - English – Old Mission      9:00 a.m. Mass - English - Serra11:00 a.m. Mass - Bilingual - Serra 

Holiday Masses

Please pray for those priests, brothers, and Sisters who have committed themselves to the vowed life that they be inspired by Jesus Christ to respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.

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THANKS to our Filipino Community and to Eternal

Hills Mortuary for again sponsoring our 2016 liturgical calendar.

Please take one calendar per family.

Thank you!

Where there is

charity andwisdom, there is

neither fear nor

ignorance.(Saint Francis of Assisi)

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Stewardship

Elizabeth Rose, Bookkeeper760-547-0711

Thank you for your gift of

treasure this week.Don’t forget  -- you can give online through sanluisreyparish.org  by clicking on the PARISH OFFICE ONLINE tab, or setup EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) by calling: 

For it is in giving that we recieve.

St. Francis of Assisi

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Join us Friday, January 1st, 2016Doors open at 9:00 am St. Francis HallFree Italian Sausage Sandwich and 

Potato Salad with Buy-in.  Early Birds Pay $500, All Regular Games Pay $300, Double Action Pays $500 

(No Bingo on Saturday, January 2nd)

Thank youfor coming! Have a great

week!