Mission San Diego de Alcalá 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108-2429 Phone: (619) 283-7319 Fax: (619) 283-7762 Website: www.missionsandiego.org July 22, 2018 Saint Junípero Serra Founder, 1769 Rev. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor Rev. Bill Springer and Rev. Billy Zondler, Associate Pastors Deacon Ernest Grosso PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 am 4:00 pm (619) 283-7319 Fax: (619) 283-7762 VISITOR CENTER/GIFT SHOP Rhonda Sosa, Manager Hours, 9 am 4:30 pm (619) 281-8449 MSGR. HALTER ARCHIVES Hours - Tuesday and Thursday 10 am 12 Noon (619) 283-6338 library@missionsandiego.org SUNDAY MASS TIMES 5:30 p.m. Saturday Congregational Singing 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Congregational Singing 9:00 a.m. Folk Music in St. Francis Chapel 10:00 a.m. Congregational Singing (ASL interpreted) 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 5.30 p.m. Congregational Singing Spanish in St. Francis Chapel Mission Choir Congregational Singing ADORATION IN LA CAPILLA First Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First Saturday 7:30 a.m.-9:30a.m. Call the Parish Office to volunteer. BAPTISMS: Please call the Parish Office at (619) 283-7319 MARRIAGES: Preparation with priest/ deacon at least 9 months in advance. WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4:00-5:00 & 6:30 p.m., or by appointment, please call the Parish Office. NAZARETH SCHOOL: Principal Dr. Colleen Mauricio, (619) 641-7987
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 22, 2018 Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David. Jeremiah 23:5a Dear parishioners and friends, I wish to express my deep gratitude to everyone who was a part of our 46th annual Festival of the Bells. The Festival is a product of months of planning, preparation and the generous help of dozens upon dozens of volunteers. Misty Suposs, congratulations on an outstanding and successful job! Thank you to everyone, volunteers, donors, attendees. Let us continue to work together as we strive to be a beacon of Christ s light to each other, to our community and beyond! Saint Junipero Serra, pray for us. Fr. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor An Invitation to the RCIA Mission San Diego de Alcalá cordially invites you to enter the RCIA process this fall and experience a new and enriched meaning to your life through renewed faith and love. This process is for those interested in possibly becoming Catholics and for those Catholics who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation. Two Inquiry sessions with Fr. Bill Springer will be held in the California Room Sunday, July 22, and Sunday, August 12 at 10am. For those interested, please call Fr. Bill Springer or Linda Hewett at (619) 283-7319 or email lindahewett@missionsandiego.org. The Mission RCIA process will begin Thursday, September 6 at 7pm also in the California Room. We welcome you and pray that the Lord will bless your journey of faith. Bereavement Ministry Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Seasons of Hope meets Wednesday, July 25 at 7pm in Alcalá Room. Grief Support group meets Thursday, July 26 at 7pm in the Alcalá Room. For more information contact Dr. Roberta Flynn at drrflynn@hotmail.com or (619) 980-9244. TASTE OF THE MISSION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THANK YOU! 200 parishioners and friends already purchased their tickets for "Taste of the Mission", our September 14th evening under the stars! We will be enjoying food samples from food, wine and beer vendors; bidding on great items in our Silent Auction, sharing a glass of fine spirits at our Cigar & Whiskey Bar or dancing to Brass Ring Mobile Music. Won t you join them? Tickets are on sale now $45 per person for this 21 and older event. For more information, contact Rachel Peniche at (858) 449-8060 or at Rachel@planitsandiego.com. More information is also a v a i l a b l e o n o u r p a r i s h w e b s i t e : http://www.missionsandiego.org. 2018 Festival of the Bells Raffle Winners Tari Nagel $300 Pancho Castro $300 George Lane $500 Bev Johnson $300 Elaine Boland $1500 Thank you to all the volunteers for your support of the Festival of the Bells as we celebrated the 249th Anniversary of the founding of California s first Mission last weekend. And thank you visitors that attended and joined us for a wonderful weekend full of laughter, music, sun and food and drink! Please put Festival 2019 on your calendar now for our celebration of the Mission s 250th Jubilee! Misty Suposs, Chair Sister Mary Kiely is back with another interesting video series! Beginning Tuesday, August 7, a series of sessions on The Pivotal Players will be held in the California Room from 7:00-8:30pm and will continue for seven (7) weeks, Tuesdays through and including Tuesday, September 18. The series is taken from Word on Fire Catholic Ministries by Bishop Robert Barron. The program will include videos taken on location and based on the lives of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, Blessed John Henry Newman, G. K. Chesterton and Michelangelo. Join Sister Mary as she shares the remarkable stories of these historical figures. All high school students stay connected this summer and sign up to receive the calendar of events through the Youth Office. To sign up to get the latest news or just to stay in touch, email us at youthministry@missionsandiego.org. Ms. V.J. Brion (619) 640-0481 Art and Environment Committee is looking for donations of large plant pots and vases for altar arrangements for the Mission Church and St. Francis Chapel. Please drop them off at the Religious Education Building or contact us at (619) 624-0900 or email: dre@missionsandiego.org.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in LA CAPILLA 1st Friday, Aug. 3, 9 am 5 pm 1st Saturday, Aug. 4, 7:30 9:30 am Jesus asked His Apostles, Can you spend one hour with Me? Is He asking you that question? Call the Parish Office to volunteer. Benediction Friday, August 3 5pm Mission Church Children's Faith Formation and Adult Volunteers Registration for Faith Formation Pre-school - 8th Grade. Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - Noon in the Religious Education Building. For more information, please contact Carol at (619) 624-0900 or dre@missionsandiego.org. Mind, Body and Spirit Appreciating and Serving the Whole Person A half-day Workshop, 9 am Noon (English) 6:30-9:00 pm (Spanish) Thursday, July 26 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Drive San Diego, 92117 No charge for the workshops but you do need to pre-register at socialministrysandiego.com SACRIFICIAL GIVING Peter s Pence $3,032.00 Thank you for your generosity. 2019 Jubilee Corner May, 27, 2019 Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day we remember the people who died while serving in this country s armed forces. Next year during our Jubilee year we will gather for Mass at 9 am in the Mission Church to give thanks for our country s war dead. We would like to honor our parishioners who have family members who have died serving in our Armed Forces. Those families should start gathering loved ones pictures, medals, and awards received for a recognition display which will be shared at our breakfast event following the Memorial Day Mass. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Linda or Becky at the 250jubilee@missionsandiego.org email address. Jubilee Steering Committee: Fr. Peter M. Escalante, Chairperson; Janet Bartel, Culture; Carol Gamara, Education; Linda Hewett, Spiritual; Rachel Peniche, Sponsorships; Becky Tallarida, Social; Veronica Meyers, Treasurer; Blanche Cumiskey Walsh, Volunteers. You can contact any committee member by emailing 250jubilee@missionsandiego.org. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Mission San Diego with a Pilgrimage We have had a great response to our Pilgrimage of several of the Missions for next year s 250th Jubilee celebration. If you are interested in this 5 nights/6 days Bus Tour leaving the Mission Church May 14, 2019, join Marion Kelley for a Presentation of Details, Friday, September 21, at 2:00pm in La Sala. Please call Marion at (858) 277-2971 to make a reservation for this very important presentation and social. Remember, there are only 40 spots, price is $1,499 per person, double occupancy. Please note time change. Join the Mission Young Adult Group and grow deeper in your faith and friendships! It s never too late to join the group. Check the Young Adults Facebook page for more details or the link on the Mission s website. Socials are posted there. July 25 Bible Study in Fr. Serra 6:15 7:15pm Martha and Mary Guild, This Guild meets Mondays at 10am in the Mission church. They begin with coffee and prayer and then do light cleaning to the pews, kneelers, railings and sanctuary. Men and women are welcome to join. If dusting is not your choice come join us for coffee, prayer and socializing. Call Karen Rebelo (858) 277-6243 or Janet Bartel (858) 560-9312 for information. Ushers Needed - Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7. Hospitality meant something to Jesus, it was more than common custom; hospitality showed respect for the visitor, it demonstrated the humility of the host. It avoided the temptation to sneer at the less fortunate or the less moral. Do you have the heart of an Usher? It is not just taking up the collection, it is being part of a team here at the Mission that enjoys serving. Feel called to this ministry? Call Cecil Boyd (619) 203-4309 or the Parish Office to start helping at your favorite Mass. Visit www.missionsandiego.org using your smart phone bar code scanner for quick access to our Parish website. You can read the Sunday Bulletin, check Mass times and read messages from our Pastor. Thank you for supporting our advertisers; they make our Sunday Bulletin possible. While we cannot guarantee the work or integrity of each advertiser, we presume that they share our ethics and values.
Directory of Ministries and Groups 250th ANNIVERSARY.......... 250jubilee@missionsandiego.org ALTAR LINENS GUILD..........Peggy Stolberg (619) 203-5871 ALTAR SERVERS.................Dean Gipson (858) 761-1073 AMERICAN FILIPINO ASSOC...Emma Pearlman (619) 200-5374 BAPTISMS......... Please call the Parish Office at (619) 283-7319 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY...Dr. Roberta Flynn (619) 980-9244 BIRTHLINE................. Barbara Melkerson (858) 292-4848 CANTORS..................... Martha Conway (619) 851-5222 CENTERING PRAYER....... Ardy Woodmansee (858) 279-7278 DEAF MINISTRY.................Amy Juleson (619) 278-8785 DOCENTS........................ Janet Bartel (858) 560-9312 FESTIVAL OF THE BELLS........ Misty Suposs (619) 985-2114 FINANCE COUNCIL.............. Cheryl Doss (619) 279-6138 9 AM FOLK CHOIR............. Molly Nocon (619) 890-7607 GIFT SHOP/VISITOR CENTER.... Rhonda Sosa (619) 281-8449 HOSPITAL OUTREACH......... Carmen Falcon (619) 916-8476 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS......GK Rafael Ruiz (619) 851-7201 COLUMBIETTES (Auxiliary).... Lisa Worthington (619) 871-7044 LECTORS...................Virginia McCarron (818) 519-1769 MARTHA AND MARY GUILD.....Karen Rebelo (858) 277-6243 MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY.............................................Spanish-speaking Laura Alcaraz (619) 855-0017 MISSION-AIRES................ Sylvia Benitez (619) 449-4345 MOTHERS OF FAITH........... sdmissionmothers@gmail.com MSGR. HALTER ARCHIVES....... Tony Falcon (619) 283-6338 MUSIC DIRECTOR............... Gene Regard (858) 487-7457 MISSION CHOIR........ Frank Schuld, President (619) 464-0401......................Howard McCullough, Organist (858) 208-9515 OUTREACH TO SICK.....Sr. Margaret Kelly, OP (619) 283-7319 PARISH COUNCIL................ Crystal Carr (619) 916-6598 PARISH OFFICE............................ (619) 283-7319 RACHEL S WOMEN S CENTER.... Kathy Estey (619) 723-0584 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. (4 yrs old 8th Grades and Children s Sacramental Classes)...............Carol Gamara (619) 624-0900 RCIA/ADULT FORMATION.... Fr. Bill Springer (619) 283-7319 SENIOR MEN S GROUP (MMC).... Pete Corrao (619) 582-9386 SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE. Mike Peddecord (619) 286-9625 TASTE OF THE MISSION.......Becky Tallarida (619) 300-2965 USHERS/HOSPITALITY............Cecil Boyd (619) 203-4309 WEDDINGS........... Call the Parish Office to begin the process. YOUNG ADULTS................. Matt Schartz (303) 717-3708 YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES........ KellyTriggs@yahoo.com YOUTH MINISTRY (Sr High).........V. J. Brion (619) 640-0481 Bulletin Items... Please submit one week in advance of bulletin date to lindahewett@missionsandiego.org. Help a Friend If you have a friend who isn t volunteering, please let them know that volunteering can have a positive effect on health and wellbeing and that there are many opportunities here at the Mission. Best ones to start with are the Gift Shop and Docent program. Call Rhonda (619.281.8449) or Janet (858.560.9312) to get started today.
REST IN THE LORD For several weeks we have listened to readings that have recounted just how arduous the work of prophets and disciples can be. In today s Gospel, the Lord Jesus listens to the reports of those he had sent out two by two to minister to the people. After the apostles reported what they had done, Jesus, recognizing their fatigue, says, Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile (Mark 6:31). Perhaps this is what the Lord is telling his disciples in the year 2018 as well. We need to pause on our journey of discipleship and simply rest in the Lord. Sunday Mass provides many opportunities for quiet times, particularly during the periods of silence following the readings. Why not take the time today to allow the saving word of the Lord to penetrate your heart during those silent times? Ask the Lord to renew you in body, mind, and spirit for the arduous work of discipleship. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. July 22 July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 Monday, St. Bridget Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday, St. Sharbel Makhluf Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday, St. James 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Thursday, Ss. Joachim and Anne Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday Jer 3:14-17; Jer 31:10-13; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday, Blessed Virgin Mary Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15