1st sunday of advent and thanksgiving weekend 11-29-2015
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WelcomeCatholic Community
of San Luis Rey
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.
OLD MISSION RETREAT CENTER UPCOMING RETREATS:
Prepare for the arrival of the Son of God! Advent Retreat: “Holy Waiting”
Sat., Dec. 5, 9am—4pm with Bill Bischoff
Fee; $45, lunch included.
Call: 760-757-3659 / www.sanluisrey.org
Start the season with the gift of children singing!
OMMS presents a freeAdvent/CHRISTMAS Program
Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30pmSERRA CENTER
Immaculate ConceptionHoly Day of Obligation
7:30am EnglishParish Chapel
12 Noon EnglishOld Mission
Patroness of the United States,
Pray for us!
7pm SpanishSerra Center
Feast Day Dec 8th
Vigil - Mon., Dec. 7, 20156:00 p.m. – Mass
Serra Center (English)
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
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.
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
He said to him, ‘My son, you are here with me
always; everything I have is yours.
But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found’.
Luke: 15: 31-32
Bilingual Advent
Communal Reconciliatio
n ServicesThurs. Dec. 3,
20151:00 & 7:00
p.m.Serra Center
God’s Gift of
Forgiveness
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.
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
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.
Poinsettias
Honor or remember a family member or friend with a poinsettia decorating our
liturgical space! See the bulletin for details, order no later than
Tuesday, December 8th
Order yours today!
SAVE THE DATES!Mission Christmas ConcertDessert and Carolers in the Sacred GardenFriday Dec. 5th 7pmYoung Adult Retreat / Retreat Center The Incarnation in the WorldSaturday Dec. 12th 9amBreakfast with SantaBroken Yolk sponsors a holiday delight!Sunday Dec. 20th 2 seatings
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.
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!
For each item purchased, the school can earn between 20-50% of the sales price.
Visit http://tinyurl.com/qhzwetBrowse and place your order.
All orders will be shipped to (only) the school just in time for Winter Break.
Thank you for your support!
SEE’S CANDIES FUNDRAISEROLD MISSION MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Franciscan Moment
This Advent, we invite you to ask yourself, where are you finding God in the story of
your life?
Knights of ColumbusChristmas Card Sale
Sale begins after Sunday masses from November 21/22 thru Dec 12/13
Buy your cards from the Knights!
Old Mission San Luis Rey Invites You & Your Family
to a magical Evening of music.
Save the Date!
Christmas at the Mission5th Annual Christmas
Concert & DessertFriday, December 4th
7pm to 8:30pmProceeds benefit
Old Mission San Luis Rey
Call 760-757-3651 X 161
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).
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:
Have a Happy and blessed
Thanksgiving!