1st sunday of advent and thanksgiving weekend 11-29-2015

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!