served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Saint Barbara

bajo el cuidado de los Frailes Franciscanos de la Provincia de Santa Bárbara

Prayer & Worship at MSLRP

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIOS DE MISAS: Monday – Saturday: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday: Historic Church - 12:00 noon

Saturday Masses/Misas: Serra Center - 5:00 p.m. & [7:00 p.m. Español]

Sunday Masses/Misas: Historic Church: 7:00 a.m. and [7:00 p.m. Español] Serra Center - 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., [12:00 p.m. Español], and 5:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACIÓN: Saturdays/Sábados: Serra Center - 9:00-10:00a.m. (Except on holiday weekends/Excepto en fines de semana fes vos)

ADORATION/ADORACION: 1st Friday/1er Viernes: Parish Chapel - 8:00 -10:00 a.m. Historic Church: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

NOVENA: Our Lady of Perpetual Help with our Filipino Com-munity: Wednesdays: Parish Chapel - 7:00 p.m.

PRAYER GROUPS/GRUPOS DE ORACION: Hispanic Prayer Group: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - Parish Chapel Intercessory Prayer: English: Sat., 8:30 a.m. - Rm. # 209 (a er the rosary); Spanish: Tues., 5:00 p.m. - Parish Chapel Centering Prayer: English: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - Rm. #12 St. Francis Hall. Women’s Group: 2nd & 4th Tues. 6:30-8pm Old Mission Retreat Ctr. Men’s Prayer Group: 1st Thurs. of the month, 7-9pm St. Francis Rm. Old Mission. Culture of Life: Every Monday and 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00am, peaceful rosary in front of Vista Planned Parenthood. Respect Life: Pregnant? Need Help? Call Birth Choice at 760-231-8885 and/or the Pregnancy Resource Cen-ter at 760-945-4673.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES/PEQUEÑAS COMUNIDADES CRISTIANAS:

Angel Ramírez - Spanish Coordinator (760) 439-6008 Isabel Estrada - Spanish Co-Coordinator (760) 828-3469

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Parish Directory/Directorio Parroquial

Office Hours/Horario de Oficina: Tues.- Sat.: 8:00am - 4:00pm Tel. (760) 757-3250 | Fax. (760) 757-3299 4070 Mission Ave., Oceanside CA 92057

mslrp@sanluisreyparish.org | www.sanluisreyparish.org h ps://www.facebook.com/sanluisreyparish

h p://twi er.com/mslrp

PARISH OFFICES/OFICINAS PARROQUIALES: Fr. Vince Mesi, OFM - Pastor (760) 757-3250 x123| frvince@sanluisreyparish.org

Fr. Arturo López, OFM - Associate Pastor (760) 757-3250 x128 | frarturo@sanluisreyparish.org

Fr. Francisco Alejo, OFM - Associate Pastor (760) 757-3250 | fraljus@sanluisreyparish.org

Guadalupe “Lupe” Rios: Director of Worship/Dir. De Alabanza (760) 547-0709| worship@sanluisreyparish.org

Kathleen Flanagan: Chief Opera ng Officer (Old Mission & Parish) (760) 231-8403 | kathleen@sanluisrey.org

Lee Bickford: Facili es Manager (760) 547-0747 | facilitymgr@sanluisreyparish.org

Elizabeth Rose: Bookkeeper/Contadora (760) 547-0711 | finance@sanluisreyparish.org

Shirley González: Parish Secretary/Secretaria (760) 547-0706 | mslrp@sanluisreyparish.org

Karen Willson: Director of IT/Communica ons (760) 547-0701 | itc@sanluisreyparish.org

Carmen Parra: Social Concerns Director/Dir. de Asuntos Sociales (760) 547-0708 | socialconcerns@yahoo.com

Maricela Rivadeneyra: Recep onist/Recepcionista (760) 547-0735 | maricela@sanluisreyparish.org

Chris e Herrera: Recep onist & Scheduler/Calendario (760) 547-0734 | recep onist@sanluisreyparish.org

Blanca Estrada: Rentals (760) 310-7984 | rentals@sanluisreyparish.org

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE/FORMACION DE FE Chris e (760) 547-0734 / recep onist@sanluisreyparish.org

Natalie Ibarra: Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (760) 547-0702 |youthministry@sanluisreyparish.org

Larry LaGrasta: Coordinator of English Elementary/Jr. High (760) 547-0712 | llagrasta@sanluisreyparish.org

Elena Zavala: Coordinator of Spanish Elementary (760) 547-0715 | hispanicre@sanluisreyparish.org

Mary Dorso: Director of Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults (760) 547-0755 | rcia@sanluisreyparish.org

PARISH SCHOOL/ESCUELA PARROQUIAL Pre-K - 8th | (760) 757-3232 | www.omms.org Wanda King - Principal [Off. Hrs.: 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.]

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK, CALL/PARA EMERGENCIAS DE UNCION A LOS ENFERMOS

DESPUES DE HORAS DE OFICINA, LLAMAR AL:

(760) 583-3393

HISTORIC OLD MISSION/MISION ANTIGUA (760) 757-3651 | www.sanluisrey.org

FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY AT MISSION SAN LUIS REY: Fr. Anthony Garibaldi, OFM - Guardian Kathleen Flanagan - Execu ve Director

FRANCISCAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY: 760-547-1800 Fr. Joseph Chinnici, OFM - President and Rector Br. William Short, OFM - Dean

RETREAT CENTER: 760-757-3659

CEMETERY: Terry Seeman - Cemetery Director (760) 757-3651 x133 Fr. Michael Dallmeier, OFM - Cemetery Chaplain

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H O LY W E E K L I T U R G I E S

M L ’ S -T 03/24/16 (Morning Prayer in the Parish Chapel - it replaces

the 7:30 am Mass)

Mul cultural Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of the feet

7:00 p.m. Serra Center Adora on: Historic Church immediately a er Mass

LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION - FRIDAY 03/25/16

(Morning Prayer in the Parish Chapel; replaces the 7:30 am Mass)

Prayer Service with drama za on of the Lord’s Passion by our OMMS students - English

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Serra Ctr. Follow by Individual Adora on of the Cross

from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion - Bilingual

3:00 p.m. Historic Church

Vía Crucis (Sta ons) - Spanish 5:00-6:30 p.m. -Serra Center Gardens

Mul cultural Solemn Liturgy of

the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Serra Center

EASTER VIGIL AND EUCHARIST– SUNDAY 03/26/16 (Morning Prayer in the Parish Chapel; replaces the 7:30 a.m. Mass—No Sacrament of Reconcilia on.)

8:00 p.m. Serra Center - Mass

EASTER SUNDAY—SUNDAY 03/27/16 7:00 a.m. Serra Center - English 9:00 a.m. Serra Center - English

11:00 a.m. Serra Center - English 1:00 p.m. Serra Center - Spanish

NO 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Masses

LITURGICAL MINISTERS - HOLY WEEK REHEARSALS

Holy Thursday and Good Friday Rehearsal Wed. March 23, 2016

6:30-9:00 p.m.—Serra Center

Holy Saturday Rehearsal Saturday, March 26, 2019

10:00a.m. - 12:00 noon - Serra Center

DEAR FRIENDS,

Peace and all Good!

It’s been just over a month now that I have been here at San Luis Rey! Yeah!!! I can tell you that it has been a real delight. Fr. David told me that this is a busy place and he was not kidding! But, I am really enjoying mee ng so many wonderful people and taking part in lots of amazing parish ac vi es! I look forward to many years of ministry with you. As I write this first le er to you, I would like to remind you of several upcoming events in the parish. On Tues-day evening of this week at 7:00 p.m., we will have the Cross Cultural Council Discernment Mee ng. As you have been hearing, this is a new council in the parish to seri-ously work at bringing together the gi s of the various cultures, which make up our parish community. This Council will work closely with the pastor and the Pastoral Council to advance more coopera on and fellowship of the diversity in our parish. If you would like to be consid-ered for the council, please come to this mee ng on this Tuesday evening. You may also recommend someone to the council as well. You will hear more about the work of the council and then the Pastoral Council and the pastor will select the membership. Please pray for the success of this new council. Thank you. Wednesday evening, March 16th will be our last Taize Prayer Service for Lent. It will not be held in Holy Week. I am so happy to see so many people coming each week to be spiritually nourished by this contempla ve style prayer. Then, on Thursday we will celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick with a special Mass in the Old Mission Church at 4:30 p.m. and potluck to follow at the Mission. Please bring some food to share with others. St. Patrick, pray for us! Next Sunday the Church begins Holy Week and the Sacred Three Days of the Lord’s Paschal Mystery—the Passion, Death and Resurrec on of Christ. Please consult the bulle n for the various mes and places for the Holy Week Liturgies. This year on Good Friday, Bishop McElroy has given permission for another Good Friday liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. And so, along with the other devo-

onal prayer services, we will celebrate two Solemn Lit-urgies on Good Friday: One at 3:00 p.m. in the Old Mis-sion and the Mul cultural Liturgy at 7:00 p.m. in the Ser-ra Center. Both Liturgies will end with Holy Communion. If you wish to come to the a ernoon liturgy please note that the church is small and will fill up quickly. In closing, I wish to thank the Stewardship Commi ee for such a lovely recep on for the new parishioners last weekend. I could tell that it was a labor of love.

Love,

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P A R I S H L I B R A R Y N O T E S

We have some DVD’s that might be helpful for your Lenten reflec ons- The Passion of the Christ- Mel Gib-son and the Life and Passion of Christ [Facts of Christ’s Birth, Life and Crucifixion [232]. The Sta ons of the Cross is a tradi onal devo on for Lent, among our library collec on we have the following books [242] Where Joy & Sorrow Meet- N Ayo, Step by Step to Calvary- A Burrin, Cardinal Bernardin’s Sta ons of the Cross- E Kennedy, Sta ons of the Cross for the Sick- C Mc Donough, [264.1] When Silence Fails- A Burke, Carved in Stone – P Que-non. Two DVD’s- The Way of the Cross [242SAM] and the Via Dolorosa Experience.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT

Strong words come from Saint Paul in today’s second reading. He reveals in no uncertain terms that life in Christ is our goal. Everything else, he maintains, is “rubbish.” Junk. Trash. Garbage. Is that true? Is every-thing else “rubbish” compared to deepening our rela on-ship with the Lord? What about pu ng recrea onal ac-

vi es ahead of a ending Mass? Or preferring uninter-rupted hours playing the latest video games or watching TV to spending me in a bible study group, choir prac ce or serving in a soup kitchen? Or keeping late hours at work over sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors? To what extent do we exercise stewardship over our re-la onship with Christ?

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS - HISTORIC CHURCH Thursday, March 17, 2016

Mass will begin at 4:30p.m. in the Historic Church, followed by a potluck dinner at the Mission Retreat Din-ing room nearby. Any contribu ons for the potluck may be brought to the front of the Historic Church prior to Mass. We will have volunteers available to bring your delectable dishes to the dining room while you a end Mass. Please join us for this enjoyable get-together! If you have any ques ons or would like to help out, please con-tact Diane and Jim Manning at 760-724-3319. You can also RSVP to that number so we have an idea of the num-ber planning to a end. Hope to see you there!

EASTER LILIES Help decorate our worship spaces for Easter as well as remember a loved one (living or deceased) by dona ng an Easter Lily. Please fill out the form below and mail or bring to parish office with a dona on of $10.00 per inten-

on. Your name and inten on will be included in the Easter bulle n so that our whole worship community can join you in praying for your loved one as we enjoy the beau ful flowers! The deadline for dona ons is TUES-DAY, MARCH 15, 2016.

Name:_________________________________________

Phone #:______________________________________

Inten on:_____________________________________

Circle one: Living or Deceased

Dona on Amount:______________________________

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Friday: March 11 - 4:30 p.m. English | 7:00 p.m. Spanish

Mul cultural Sta ons of the Cross—March 18, at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Historic Church

LENTEN COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES Our parish’s regular Saturday Reconcilia on will NOT be held thru Sat. March 26; therefore, we encourage you to

a end any of the services listed below:

St. Elizabeth Seton (Carlsbad) Mon, March 14 - 7:00pm

St. John (Encinitas) Tuesday, March 15 - 7:00pm

St. Mark (San Marcos) Monday, March 21 - 6:30pm

St. Peter (Fallbrook) Tuesday, March 22 - 10:30am & 6:00pm

ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL - March 12-13

This weekend has been designated the 2016 Annual Lenten Appeal Collec on. A second collec on will be tak-en up to support the works of Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Africa and the Church in La n America. Please be prepared to respond generously to this worth-while collec on.

MSLRP YOUTH CORNER

Youth Group – Every Sunday 6:30-8:00pm @ Youth Rm 3/13 – Why Say Yes to God? 3/20 – What’s the Deal with Holy Week?

Confirma on – Tuesday, March 15th, 6:30-8:00pm Pre-Con– Sta ons of the Cross Con–Sta ons of the Cross

Young Adults – Every Thurs 8pm @ Youth Rm. (ages 18-28)

Instagram:@MSLRPYouthGroup

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Silent Retreat on Holy Thursday & Good Friday Overnight and commuter rates available. March 24 and 25. Attend one or all

days/nights. These days are set aside to be in communal silence. Together we will celebrate with the parishioners the sanctity of the Last Supper, the Washing of the Feet and the gift of the Holy Eucharist. Then on Friday we join Jesus and His Blessed Mother on The Way of the Cross. Fees vary, contact retreat office 760.757.3659, or check online.

Quiet Days Quiet Days are offered during the week. Take a day to unplug from your cell phone and emails. This is your day to relax and unwind. Fee per person: $30; private room and

boxed lunch included.

ASK ABOUT: PRIVATE RETREATS & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION!

FOR DETAILS OR TO REGISTER

WWW.SANLUISREY.ORG

OR CALL 760.757.3659

S C H O L A R S H I P S AVA I A L B L E

MISSION RETREAT CENTER

FEED YOUR SOUL

ATTEND A PROGRAM, ENJOY A QUIET DAY, OR TAKE A RETREAT

SOCIAL CONCERNS EASTER FOOD BASKET PROGRAM

With your help we will give out holiday food baskets again this Easter. Thanks to our food providers we can put together a food box with a good holiday feast with all the trimmings plus a li le extra for just $40.00 per family! When you put your dona on in the collec on, please be sure it is clearly marked for an “Easter Basket.” We will gladly accept dona ons of turkeys, hams and canned goods which we ask that you bring directly to the Social Concerns Department in the Lore o House during our normal business hours (Tues-Sat. 8:00am-4:00pm). We appreciate you checking the expira on dates on all do-nated cans and packages of food. If you have any ques ons, please call Carmen Parra, Director of Social Concerns at 760-547-0708.

Monday, March 14, 2016 L I V I N G T H E E U C H A R I S T 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:30– 8:30 p.m.

To par cipate, please contact Sharon Montano at

sharonmontano@sbcglobal.net or 760-529-0897.

WHAT IS A ‘CROSS CULTURAL COUNCIL?’ It’s new! The Parish Pastoral Council (Advisory Board) will be crea ng a Parish Cross-Cultural Council to brain-storm and provide opportuni es for parishioners just to get to know each other be er. The Cross-Cultural Council will have the opportunity to reflect and act on the many parish survey responses, especially about being a Mul -Cultural parish. Interested in learning more? We’ll have a mee ng to describe the role of the Cross-Cultural Council and to seek candidates interested in becoming a part of this new parish leadership group. All candidates must have a working level of English, being bi-lingual is a plus. Please come to this one- me ini al discernment mee ng if you are interested in learning more about becoming a candidate – or invite others you feel would be good can-didates. Join us for the one- me Discernment Mee ng on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Mission - Serra Room.

RINGING THE BELLS

You are all invited to bring bells for the Holy Thursday and Easter

Vigil Liturgies; these will be rang at the Gloria!

TAIZÉ PRAYER HISTORIC CHURCH

Join us at our last Taize Prayer on Wednesday March 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Church. This is an ecumen-ical opportunity, so friends, neighbors and all Chris an brothers and sisters are welcomed.

Happy Birthday To: Connie Egan 3/14, Vilma Parrilla 3/14, Ann Berryman 3/15, Gerard Gomez 3/17, Lou Herrera 3/17, Elise Hoffman 3/17, Nicole Mora 3/17, Laura Visco 3/17, Maria Myslin 3/18, Ben Russell 3/18, Ray Werner 3/18,

Our Parishioners Asking For Prayers: [Please contact the Parish Off. to add or remove a parishioner’s name from the list.] Marylou Abille, Afasene Family, Wayne Alameda, Mary Altomare, José Ameli-García, Cathy Archuleta, Dorothy Arney, Dorothy & Ricky Baker, Ernesto Bazua, Richard Becker, Susan & Ruth Belfield, Ann Bernal, Sandy Bernard, Ignacia M. Bill, Kaylee Bill, Otis Blackmon, Mary Fran Blankemeier, Lucy Bobadilla, Geraldine Braun, Shirley Brinkley, Anita Buerger, Fr. Mel Bucher, David Bundick, Jackie Camp, Annie Caracappa, Lucy Carroll, Candelaria y Felipe Castellón, Nenita Castro, Isabel Cerda Perez, Christian Chavez, Gregory Chávez, Mary Ann Chenard, Philomena Coco, Rosie Concepcion, Julia Olga Corral, Guillermo & Gloria Cortez, Petrita “Pat” Costa, Alyssa Dimas, Agnes Douglas, Matthew Duran, Einar Dyblie, Dulce Fajardo, Jean Feehan, Francisco Fernandez, Maurizio Fernandez, Flatau & Diaz Families, James & Filomena Flores Family, Robert Flores, Josephine Francisco, Mary Gallé, Francisco & María García, Rita Geldert, Virginia Gies, Amelia Guerrero, Jane Guinn, Genevieve Haase, Ron Habel, Carlos Harrison, Christine Harms, Jane Heim, Rosemary Hermocillo, Mary Jackson, Edith Jimenez, Helen Johnson, Fred & Linda Kathol, Phyllis Kelly, Eva Koenig, Jeanne Kopp, Enrique “Bong” Lastrilla, The Agatha Leasiolagi-Sasa Family, Soledad Leong, Luis Lobo, Jim & Pepita Long, Aundrea Lopez, Dominga Lum, Marilyn Macken, Angelina Manalo, Aiden Mangohig, Mike Martinez, Susan Marvin, Cassandra Marvin, Deirdre Marvin Cody, Angelita Mason, Barbara McCreary, Greg & Cynthia Mendez, Samantha Mendez, Rosalba Mendoza, Ra-mon Mendoza, Patrice Miller, Diego Monroy, Luz Mora, Herman & Violet Mosqueda, Rita Narvaez, Iluminada Newton, Sylvester Nwizu, Leonora Petterson, Alesio & Elsie Pele, Sheila & Anastasia Pele, Ime-leta Pele, Maria Pele, Gabriel Pele, Bro. Mo Peltier, George & Connie Pichel, Thelma Poorman, Katherine Priest, Frank Quattrocchi, Doris Quinene, Luz Ramirez, Bertha Ramirez, Concepcion Ramirez, Made-line Raymond, Rose Marie Reno, Paciano Rivadeneyra, Maria Revilla, Gladys Rolle, Max & Eva Ruiz, Karen Russell, Elsa Salas, Anita Sal-daña, Anne Severy, Jess & Victoria Sanchez, Gonzala Santos, Dottie Schultz, Joseph F. Schwartz, Vitalina P. So’oto, So’oto Family, Sue Stiger, Anne Stillman, Dorothy Sweeney, Robert F. Szabad, Rita & Harry Tabke, Rosa Talavera, Emanuele & Catherine F. Tuisee, Olym-pia Thurman, Lee Ann & Virgil Urbiztondo, Myrna Uy, Mr. & Mrs. Elis-eo Villafuerte, Sr., Zen Villacruz, Visesio Family, Victor Villa, Roy & Patti Wiley, Izabella Woznicki, Genevieve Wunder, Barbara Zagata

Family & Friends of Parishioners: [Unless an update is given to the Parish Office, names will be kept on the list for a month only.] Geraldine F. Bakerink 3/13, Keith Battle 2/28, Thomas Stephen Ben-satti 3/13, Alicia Carrion 2/21, Mayra Corral 3/13, Dr. Sgt. Taylor Clark (Afghanistan), Carol Conrad 3/6, Cpl. Dustin Davis (Afghanistan), Howard Desflores 2/28, Lorna DiMarco 2/14, Librada E. Fontillas 3/13, Peter Gallé 3/13, Gunnery Sgt. Paul A. Garcia, USMC (Afghanistan), Michael Giannelli 2/28, The Heath Family 3/13, Shirley Housh 2/14, The Keith Family 2/28, Cpl. Joshua Kite (Afghanistan), Mykel Luera (Afghanistan), Kristen Miro 3/6, Lucia & Raul Molina 3/13, Miguel Angel & Karen Mora 2/28, Art Morissette 2/14, Sgt. Zachery Neumann, USMC, Cynthia Y. Ortiz 2/20, Ginny Parrish 2/28, Rosalina Sacilioc 2/28, John Sheridan 2/21, Paul & Bar-bara Smith 3/13, Jan Spires 3/13, David Van Oss 3/13, Joshua Vogel 2/14, Melissa Widener 2/28, James Williams 2/14.

Hospital: Nick Timerman. Hospice: Charlie Waltz, Richard Glov-er, Fred Martinez. Deaths: Elizabeth Duignan, Juana Ramirez Sala-zar,

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PRAYER MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE P A R I S H M A S S I N T E N T I O N S March 19-26, 2016 (A Week Ahead)

Sat., March 19: 5:00 p.m. SC +Tom Panos 7:00 p.m. (Sp) SC +Monica & Dante Rolle

Sun., March 20: 7:00 a.m. OM +Mary Stengel 8:00 a.m. SC Debbie Lum 10:00 a.m. SC +Teresita de los Santos 12:00 p.m. (Sp) SC +Samuel Ramirez 5:00 p.m. SC +Ellef Thompson 7:00 p.m. (Sp) OM +Isabel Delval Cerda

Mon., March 21: 7:30 a.m. PC +Victoria Tafoya 12:00 p.m. OM +John Kriss

Tues., March 22: 7:30 a.m. PC +Bill Nerness 12:00 p.m. OM +James Mollo

Wed., March 23: 7:30 a.m. PC +Rose Guerrero 12:00 p.m. OM +Florence Shyp

Thurs., March 24 - Holy Thursday: 7:30 a.m. PC (Morning Prayer) 7:00 p.m. SC Presider’s Inten on

Fri., March 25 - Good Friday: 7:30 a.m. PC (Morning Prayer) 12:00 Prayer Srv. | 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. (Solemn Liturgies)

Sat., March 26 - Holy Saturday: 7:30 a.m. PC (Morning Prayer)

SC - Serra Center; PC - Parish Chapel; OM - Old Mission (Sp=Spanish)

NOURISHMENT FOR YOUR SOUL

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The L does something new for the chosen people (Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14. Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130. Second Reading — The supreme good is knowing Jesus as Lord (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11. Gospel — A woman caught in the act of adultery is brought to Jesus. He challenges anyone without sin to throw the first stone (John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]. The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from the Lec onary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Inter-na onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (or Jn 8:1-11 if Year A readings were used on Sunday) Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Weds.: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9,

17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

W E E K LY C A L E N DA R / C A L E N DA R I O S E M A N A L

Sunday, March 13 through Saturday, March 19, 2016 Domingo, 13 de marzo, hasta el sábado 19 de marzo del 2016

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SUNDAY, March 13, 2016 - 5th Sunday of Lent (purple) Sunday Masses: Old Mission 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Sp) Serra Ctr.: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., [12:00 p.m. Spanish], 5:00 p.m. Parish Library: Parish Rm. #1 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Parish Bookstore: Serra - before/a er a.m. Masses Squires Food Drive: Serra - before/a er a.m. Masses Faith Forma on (English program): Grades 1-6: Parish Center - 9:00-9:50am Faith Forma on (Spanish program): Parish Center Grades 1-6 - 10:40-11:45 a.m. Pre-escolar - kindergarten: 12:00-1:00 p.m.

MONDAY, March 14, 2016 (PARISH OFFICES CLOSED) [For “Anoin ng of the Sick” emergencies and/or funerals, call (760) 583-3393] Daily Mass: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass: Old Mission - 12:00 noon Living the Eucharist: Parish Dining Rm.: 2:00-4:00 p.m. AND 6:30-8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, March 15, 2016 Daily Mass: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass: Old Mission - 12:00 noon Charisma c Prayer Mtg.: Mission Library - 10:30 a.m. Middle School Faith Forma on: Parish/St. Francis Bldgs. - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Pre Confirma on and Confirma on class: Parish/St. Francis Bldgs. - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cross-Cultural Mtg.: Old Mission Serra Rm. - 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2016 Daily Mass: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass: Old Mission - 12:00 noon Bingo: St. Francis Hall (formerly McKeon Ctr.): Doors Open - 9:30 a.m. | Games: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bereavement Mtg.: Rm. 1 - 2:00 p.m. Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults (RCIA): Mul purpose (2nd floor Parish Bldg.) 6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devo on resumes on 4/16/16 Taize Prayer: Historic Church: 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, March 17, 2016 Daily Mass: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass: Old Mission - 12:00 noon Parish Library: Parish Ctr. Rm.#2 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. St. Patrick Feast Day Mass: Historic Church - 4:30 p.m. followed by pot-luck style fellowship Youth Ministry Bible Study: Youth Ctr. - 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, March 18, 2016 Daily Mass: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Daily Mass: Old Mission - 12:00 noon Mul cultural Sta ons of the Cross: 6pm - Historic Church

SATURDAY, March 19, 2016 Daily Mass: Parish Chapel - 7:30 a.m. Samoan Choir Rehearsal: Pablo Tac Rm. - 8:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer: Rm. #209 - 8:30 a.m. (a er rosary) NO Sacrament of Reconcilia on - see page #3 Bingo: St. Francis Hall (formerly McKeon Ctr.): Doors Open - 9:30 a.m. | Games: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MASSES: Serra Ctr. -5:00 p.m. English & 7:00 p.m. Spanish

DOMINGO, 13 de Marzo del 2016 - Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma (Color Litúrgico: Violeta) Cambio de hora: adelanten el reloj una hora MISIÓN ANTIGUA: 7:00 a.m. (inglés - Padre Vince) y 7:00 p.m. (español - Padre Francisco) CENTRO SERRA: 8:00 a.m. (inglés - Padre Francisco), 10:00 a.m. (inglés - Padre Vince), 12:00 p.m. (español - Padre Arturo) y 5:00 p.m. (inglés - Padre Arturo) Clases de Formación de Fe: Grados 1-6: 9:00 a.m. a 9:50 a.m. (inglés) Grados 1-6: 10:40 a.m. a 11:45 a.m. (español) Pre-escolar a kínder: 12:00 p.m. a 1:00 p.m. LUNES, 14 de Marzo del 2016 - Oficinas Cerradas En caso de una emergencia, “Unción para los Enfermos” o “Funeral”, llame a un Sacerdote al 760-583-3393 Misa diaria (inglés): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. Misa diaria (inglés): Misión An gua - 12:00 p.m. Viviendo la Eucaris a: Centro Parroquial - 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. MARTES, 15 de Marzo del 2016 Misa diaria (inglés): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. Misa diaria (inglés): Misión An gua - 12:00 p.m. Oración de Intercesión: Capilla Parroquial - 5:00 p.m. Coro (Niños) - 5:00 p.m. y (Adultos) - 7:00 p.m. Centro Serra Clases de Formación de Fe: Parroquia/Salón San Francisco Grados 7 y 8 - 6:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Pre-Confirmación - 6:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Confirmación - 6:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Reunión Transcultural: Salón Serra (Misión An gua) - 7PM MIERCOLES, 16 de Marzo del 2016 Misa diaria (inglés): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. Misa diaria (inglés): Misión An gua - 12:00 p.m. Úl ma Oración de Taizé: Misión An gua - 7:00 p.m. Conociendo Tu Fe, Descubriendo Tu Iglesia: Salón #5 - 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. JUEVES, 17 de Marzo del 2016 Misa diaria (inglés): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. Misa diaria (inglés): Misión An gua - 12:00 p.m. Estudio Bíblico de Jóvenes: Centro de Jóvenes - 6:00 p.m. Grupo de Oración: Capilla Parroquial - 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. VIERNES, 18 de Marzo del 2016 Misa diaria (inglés): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. Misa diaria (inglés): Misión An gua - 12:00 p.m. Vía Crucis Mul cultural: Enfrente de la Misión Histórica - 6:00 p.m. SABADO, 19 de Marzo del 2016 Misa diaria (inglés): Capilla Parroquial - 7:30 a.m. Centro Serra: 5:00 p.m. (Inglés - Padre Francisco) y 7:00 p.m. (español - Padre Vince)

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LITURGIAS PARA SEMANA SANTA

MISA DE LA ÚLTIMA CENA - Jueves 3/24/16 (Oración de la Mañana en la Capilla Parroquial;

reemplaza la Misa de 7:30 am)

Misa Mul cultural de la Úl ma Cena del Señor con lavado de los pies - 7:00 p.m. Centro Serra

Adoración: Iglesia Histórica al terminar la Misa

LITURGIA DE LA PASION DEL SEÑOR - Viernes 03/25/16 (Oración de la Mañana en la Capilla Parroquial;

reemplaza la Misa de 7:30 am)

Servicio de Oración con drama zación de la Pasión del Señor (estudiantes de la escuela Montessori - Inglés)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Centro Serra Adoración individual a la Cruz - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Liturgia Solemne de la Pasión del Señor con Sagrada Comunión - Bilingüe - 3:00 p.m. Iglesia Histórica

Vía Crucis - Español 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Jardines del Centro Serra

Liturgia Solemne Mul cultural de la Pasión del Señor con Sagrada Comunión

7:30 p.m. Centro Serra

VIGILIA DE PASCUA Y EUCARISTÍA - Sábado 03/26/16 (Oración de la Mañana en la Capilla Parroquial;

reemplaza la Misa de 7:30 a.m.) 8:00 p.m. Centro Serra – Misa

DOMINGO DE PASCUA - Domingo 03/27/16

7:00 a.m. Centro Serra - Inglés 9:00 a.m. Centro Serra- Inglés

11:00 a.m. Centro Serra - Ingles 1:00 p.m. Centro Serra - Español

NO habrá Misa de 5:00 p.m. y 7:00 p.m.

ENSAYOS DE SEMANA SANTA PARA MINISTROS DE LITURGIA

Ensayo del Jueves Santo y Viernes Santo el miércoles 23 de Marzo

6:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Centro Serra.

Ensayo del Sábado de Gloria el Sábado 26 de Marzo

10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Centro Serra.

TOCAR LAS CAMPANAS

Están todos invitados a traer cam-panas para las Liturgias del Jueves Santo y la Vigilia de Pascua. ¡Las hare-mos sonar en la Gloria!

QUERIDOS AMIGOS, ¡Paz y Bien! ¡Ya hace poco más de un mes que he estado aquí en San Luis Rey! ¡¡¡Sí!!! Les puedo decir que ha sido un verdadero placer. ¡El Padre David me dijo que este es un lugar muy concurrido y no estaba bromeando! Pero, estoy disfrutando mucho conocer a tantas personas maravillosas y tomar par-te en una gran can dad de ac vidades increíbles en la pa-rroquia! Espero estar muchos años de ministerio con uste-des. Al escribirles esta primera carta, me gustaría recordarles de los varios eventos que se aproximan en la parroquia. El martes de esta semana por la noche a las 7:00 p.m., tendre-mos la Reunión de Discernimiento del Consejo Inter-Cultural. A medida que han estado escuchando, este es un nuevo consejo de la parroquia para trabajar seriamente en reunir los dones de las diversas culturas, que cons tuyen nuestra comunidad parroquial. Este Consejo trabajará es-trechamente con el Párroco y el Consejo Pastoral para avan-zar más en la cooperación y el compañerismo de la diversi-dad en nuestra parroquia. Si a usted le gustaría ser conside-rado para el consejo, por favor venga a esta reunión este martes por la noche. También puede recomendar a alguien al consejo. Ustedes escucharán más sobre el trabajo del consejo y luego del Consejo Pastoral y el Párroco elegirá la composición. Por favor oren por el éxito de este nuevo con-sejo. Gracias. El miércoles 16 de marzo será nuestro úl mo Servicio de Oración de Taizé de Cuaresma. No se llevará a cabo en Se-mana Santa. Estoy muy feliz de ver a tantas personas que vienen cada semana para ser alimentadas espiritualmente por este es lo de oración contempla va. Luego, el jueves vamos a celebrar la Fiesta de San Patri-cio con una Misa especial en la Iglesia de la Misión An gua a las 4:30 p.m. y una cena es lo “potluck” al terminar en el comedor de la Misión An gua. Favor de traer un pla llo para compar r con los demás. El próximo domingo la Iglesia inicia la Semana Santa y los Tres Días Sagrados de la Pascua del Señor, la Pasión—Muerte y Resurrección de Cristo. Por favor, busquen en el bole n los diversos empos y lugares de las liturgias de Se-mana Santa. Este año, para el Viernes Santo, el obispo McElroy ha dado permiso para que se celebre otra liturgia el Viernes Santo de la Pasión del Señor. Y así, junto con los otros servicios de oración de devoción, vamos a celebrar dos liturgias solemnes el Viernes Santo: una a las 3:00 p.m. en la Misión An gua y la Liturgia Mul cultural a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Serra. Ambas Liturgias incluirán la Sagrada Comunión. Si desean venir a la liturgia de la tarde, tengan en cuenta que la iglesia an gua es pequeña y se llenará rá-pidamente. Para terminar, me gustaría dar las gracias al Comité de Corresponsabilidad por la agradable recepción el fin de se-mana pasado para los nuevos feligreses. Me di cuenta de que era un trabajo de amor. Con Amor,

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QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA Más aún pienso que nada vale la pena en comparación con el bien supremo, que consiste en conocer a Cristo Jesús, mi Señor. — Filipenses 3:8

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura — El Señor hace algo nuevo para el pueblo escogido (Isaías 43:16-21) o Ezequiel 37:12-14. Salmo — Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]) o Salmo 130(129). Segunda Lectura — El bien supremo es conocer a Jesús como Señor (Filipenses 3:8-14) o Romanos 8:8-11. Evangelio — Sorprenden a una mujer en el acto de adulterio. Que el que no tenga pecado re la primera piedra (Juan 8:1-11) o Juan 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]. Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (o Jn 8:1-11 si es que se usaron las lecturas del Año A el domingo) Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Domingo: Lc 19:28-40 (procesión); Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (23):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Lc 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49] PREGUNTA/REFLEXIÓN DE LA SEMANA ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ser justo y pretender se justo?

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma; Cambio de hora: Avance el reloj una hora Lunes: Inicia la Cuaresma en el calendario juliano Jueves: San Patricio Viernes: San Cirilo de Jerusalén; Abs nencia Sábado: San José, esposo de la Virgen María;

VÍA CRUCIS MULTICULTURAL 18 de Marzo - frente a la Misión Histórica a las 6:00 p.m.

SERVICIOS DE RECONCILIACIÓN COMUNITARIOS No habrá Servicio de Reconciliación regular del sábado hasta el

2 de abril. Servicios de Reconciliación Comunitarios:

Lunes, 14 de Marzo - St. Elizabeth Seton (Carlsbad) - 7:00 p.m.

Martes, 15 de Marzo - St. John (Encinitas) - 7:00 p.m.

Lunes, 21 de Marzo - St. Mark (San Marcos) - 6:30 p.m.

Martes, 22 de Marzo - St. Peter (Fallbrook) 10:30 a.m. y 6:00 p.m.

UN PENSAMIENTO DE CORRESPONSABILIDAD

En la segunda lectura encontramos las firmes palabras de San Pablo. Él revela en términos indudables que la vida en Cris-to es nuestra meta. Todo lo demás, afirma él, es “tontería.” Chatarra. Desperdicio. Basura. ¿Es esto cierto? ¿Todo lo demás es “tontería” comparado con la profundización de nuestra re-lación con el Señor? ¿Qué dice usted acerca de poner las ac vi-dades recrea vas antes que asis r a Misa? ¿O preferir pasar horas ininterrumpidas jugando los úl mos videojuegos o vien-do la televisión en lugar de dedicar empo para asis r a un grupo de estudio bíblico, prac car en el coro o servir en una cocina popular? ¿O mantener horas extras en el trabajo por encima de compar r el Evangelio con amigos y vecinos? ¿En qué medida ejercitamos la corresponsabilidad acerca de nues-tra relación con Cristo?

¿Qué es un ‘Consejo Transcultural?’

¡Es nuevo! El Consejo Pastoral (Comisión de Consejo) creará un Consejo Transcultural Parroquial para intercambiar ideas y proporcionar oportunidades para que los feligreses puedan llegar a conocerse mejor. El Consejo Transcultural tendrá la oportunidad de reflexionar y actuar sobre todas las respuestas de la encuesta parroquial, especialmente acerca de ser una parroquia mul cultural. ¿Estás interesado en aprender más? Tendremos una reunión que describe el papel del Consejo Transcultural y buscamos candidatos interesados en formar parte de este nuevo grupo de liderazgo de la parroquia. Todos los candidatos deben de tener un nivel de funcionamiento del Inglés, ser bilingüe es una ventaja. Por favor vengan a esta pri-mera reunión de discernimiento inicial si están interesados en aprender más acerca de conver rse en un candidato, o invita a otros que consideren que serían buenos candidatos. Únanse a nosotros para la primera reunión de discernimiento el martes 15 de Marzo a las 7:00 p.m. en el Salón Serra de la Misión Histórica.

COLECTA ANNUAL DE CUARESMA 2016

Este fin de semana 12 y 13 de marzo ha sido designado para la Colecta Anual de Cuaresma 2016. Tendremos una segunda colecta para apoyar el trabajo de “Catholic Relief Services”, y para apoyar a la Iglesia en África y la Iglesia en América La na. Por favor respondan generosamente.

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IMPROVE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE DURING THE LENTEN SEASON

During the season of Lent, Catholics tradi onally devote special efforts to deepen their rela onship with the Lord in three areas: Prayer, Fas ng, and Almsgiving. Throughout Lent, as we remember the great sacri-fice Christ made, Chris an stewards examine their own sacrificial giving. We do this to emulate Christ, to gain spiritual maturity, and share with others. Our Lenten efforts are not like short-term New Year’s resolu ons, designed as a forty-day weight-loss plan or a self-help project. Instead, they embody the idea of sacrifice in the pursuit of holiness. Here are a few ideas to inspire your own thoughts and to make Lenten sacrifices that might truly be life changing. (Hint: a Lenten journal may help in no c-ing and recording your growth.) PRAYER • Par cipate in an extra community prayer ac vity

weekly: perhaps a daily Mass, the Sta ons of the Cross, or a Taize prayer session.

• Dedicate yourself to an extra 10-15 minutes of daily Scripture reading.

FASTING • Fast from nega ve thoughts of others. Be con-

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prove imprac cal. But set yourself a limit. Sacri-fice some aspect of Internet browsing, television watching, or tex ng, and do something con-struc ve with the me saved.

• Refraining from food or drink is o en a fas ng choice. Make sure you’re doing it for the right sacrificial reasons and perhaps donate the mon-ey saved to a charity.

ALMSGIVING • A wise man was asked, “How much should I

give?” His reply: “More.” Stretch your charitable giving this Lent. Sacrifice a need or want to give more money to the offertory collec on at Mass.

• Set aside a few hours of Lent to be with the poor, to accompany them on their journey. Serve at a food kitchen or help out at a food bank. Promise yourself you will enter your “discomfort” level some me this Lent.

SUPERE SU VIDA ESPIRITUAL DURANTE EL TIEMPO DE CUARESMA

Durante el empo de Cuaresma, tradicionalmente los Católicos dedican esfuerzos especiales para profun-dizar su relación con el Señor en tres áreas: Oración, Ayuno, y Limosna. A lo largo de la Cuaresma, mientras recordamos el gran sacrificio que Cristo hizo, los corresponsables Cris anos examinan su propio sacrificio generoso. No-sotros hacemos esto para imitar a Cristo, para obtener madurez espiritual, y para compar r con otros. Nues-tros esfuerzos de Cuaresma no son de corto plazo co-mo las resoluciones de Año Nuevo, diseñadas como un plan de cuarenta días de dieta, o un proyecto de auto-ayuda. Ellos en cambio, encarnan la idea del sacrificio en la búsqueda de la san dad. Aquí hay algunas ideas para inspirar sus propios pensamientos y hacer sacrificios en la Cuaresma que puedan ser verdaderamente cambios de vida. (Sugerencia: un diario de Cuaresma puede ayudarle a observar y registrar su crecimiento).

ORACIÓN • Par cipe en una ac vidad extra de oración comu-

nitaria semanalmente: tal vez una Misa diaria, el Vía Crucis, o una sesión de oración de Taizé.

• Dedique usted un empo extra de 10 a 15 minutos diarios de la lectura de las Escrituras.

AYUNO • Ayune de pensamientos nega vos acerca de otros.

Sea consciente de los mensajes mentales insignifi-cantes o mezquinos.

• Sacrifique algún aspecto de navegación por la In-ternet, de ver la televisión, o de enviar mensajes de texto, haga algo construc vo con el empo que ahorró.

• Abstenerse de alimentos o bebidas es con frecuen-cia una elección de ayuno. Asegúrese de que usted lo esté haciendo por las razones de sacrificio co-rrectas y tal vez done el dinero ahorrado a una or-ganización de caridad.

LIMOSNA • Un día le preguntaron a un hombre sabio, ¿cuánto

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• Aparte algunas horas de la Cuaresma para estar con los pobres, para acompañarles en su jornada. Sirva en un comedor popular o ayude en un banco de alimentos. Prométase a usted mismo que en-trará en su nivel de “incomodidad” algún empo en esta Cuaresma.