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Catholic Community
of San Luis
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Today at the 8am Mass Ifoga: the Samoan Ritual of Atonement / Reconciliation
In the Samoan culture, the Ifoga is a ritual way of atoning for one’s wrong doing.
Ritual of Atonement / Reconciliation
Our priest or an elder is covered with a fine mat called a ‘ie toga, which takes months
or even years to weave.
Ritual of Atonement / Reconciliation
From under the mat, the priest or elder asks for God’s forgiveness for the entire parish.
Ritual of Atonement / Reconciliation
From under the mat, the priest or elder asks for God’s forgiveness for the entire parish.
Lenten Communal ReconciliationOur
Bilingual Services are
ThursdayMarch 101pm and 7pm Serra Center
2016 Confirmation Retreat
Congratulations to our 98 students who went on retreat, 7 Core Team Leaders, and 10
Leaders on the Adult Team
A Lenten Moment With St. Francis
of Assisi
“Everything people leave after them in this world is lost, but for
their charity and almsgiving they will receive a reward from God.”
About giving St. Francis wrote:
Our Parish is served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province
of Saint Barbara. Please pray for them.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS - HOLY WEEK REHEARSALS
Holy Thursday and Good Friday RehearsalWed. March 23, 2016
6:30-9:00 p.m.—Serra Center
Holy Saturday RehearsalSaturday, March 26, 2019
10:00a.m. - 12:00 noon - Serra Center
A Lenten Moment With St. Francis
of Assisi
“Francis sought occasion to love God in everything. In
everything beautiful, he saw him who is beauty itself.”
St. Bonaventure wrote:
ENTER INTO LENTEN PEACEWITH TAIZÉ PRAYER
Fill your heart and soul with the beauty of God's love as our parish
meets with songs, silence and meditation in the beautiful
Historic Church Wednesday nights:
March 2 , 9, 16 all at 7:00pm
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Join us Thursday3-17-16 in the Historic Church
Mass 4:30pm, Potluck After
Call 760-724-3319 for more information
RINGING THE BELLS
You are all invited to bring bells from home for the Holy
Thursday and Easter Vigil Liturgies.
These bells will be rung at the Gloria!
A Lenten Moment With St. Francis
of Assisi
“God in His mercy has called us unto the salvation not only of our souls
but of many.”
About service St. Francis wrote:
Stations of the Cross
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Dates: Fridays March 11, 18
Times: 4:30 p.m. English and 7:00 p.m. Spanish
Multicultural Stations of the Cross: March 18th 6pm at the Historic Church
Don’t forget to send in
your Pledgefor theAnnual
Catholic Appeal.
Thank you!
Easter Food BasketDrive
$40.00 feedsa needy family.
Mark checks “Easter Basket” and place in the collection or
donate online at www.sanluisreyparish.org
LENTEN COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES
Our parish’s regular Saturday Reconciliation will NOT be held from
Sat. Feb. 13 thru Sat. March 26; therefore, we encourage you to attend any
of the services listed in the bulletin, or come SAVE THE DATE for our MSLRP
parish communal Reconciliation servicesSerra Center - Thursday, March 10
at 1:00 pmand 7:00 pm.
A Lenten Moment With St. Francis
of Assisi
“Every creature in heaven and on earth and in the depths of the sea
should give God praise and glory and honor and blessing.”
About praise St. Francis wrote:
GIVE UP, TAKE UP, LIFT UP
Looking for inspiration during lent?
Go to our parish Facebookpage and click “like” for
inspiration and news about parish Events during
Lent. Join us!
facebook.com/sanluisreyparish
Living the EucharistParish Lenten Journey
Join other parishioners weekly as we deepen our Catholic faith and live more fully as a disciple of Jesus every day.
We will meet Mondays starting February 15 through March 21, from 2:00– 4:00 pm and 6:30 – 8:30 pm. See you there!
To participate, please contact Sharon Montano at [email protected] or call 760.529.0897.
THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (ADVISORY BOARD)
WILL BE CREATING A PARISH CROSS-CULTURAL
COUNCIL. DISCERNMENT MEETING
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE
OLD MISSION - SERRA ROOM.
A Moment WithSt. Francis
Of Assisi
“All praise be yours, my Lord,Through those who grantpardon for love of you...
By you, Most High, they will be crowned.”
About forgiveness St. Francis wrote:
Living the EucharistOur Parish Lenten Journey
REFLECT: Try this exercise at home. Read the
“Creed” from Mass afresh.At every point where it says,
“I believe”, substitute the words, “I put my trust.”
What insights occur to you when you consider the
Creed in the light of trust?
Our Annual Catholic Appeal celebrates the Year of Mercy. Your gifts impact so many in our Diocese: the poor, priests in formation, students in school,
retired religious and more!
Look for more information on our parish website www.sanluisreyparish.org
and in the parish bulletin!
Holy Week -- Silent RetreatsAvailable on
Holy Thursday &Good Friday
For information and to reserve your place, call the Retreat Center
760-757-3659
Parish Survey Results Your Parish Advisory Board thanks you for
sharing your thoughts and opinions!
See back page of bulletin for survey results
this weekend.
A Lenten Moment With St. Francis
of Assisi
“You are joy and gladness.You are justice and moderation.
You are all our riches, and you suffice for us.”
About God, St. Francis wrote:
…Forgiveness …Compassion …Support…Non-judgement …Love …Gentleness
OUR HISTORIC MISSION CHURCH,
SAN LUIS REY,HAS BEEN
DESIGNATED A PILGRIMAGE SITE BY
OUR BISHOP.
Come through the Holy Doors!
Mercy in Action is…
Programs at the Mission
Contemplative Prayer
Meets every Friday at the Mission Retreat Center from 10:00-10:30 am, and again at 3:00-4:30 pm for Centering
Prayer and teachings.
No fees or reservations required.
ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL
Next weekend (Sat. 3/12 and Sun. 3/13) has been designated the 2016 Annual Lenten Appeal Collection. A second collection will be taken up to support the works of Catholic Relief Services, the Church in Africa and
the Church in Latin America. Thank you for your support!
A Lenten Moment With St. Francis
of Assisi
“We have been called to healwounds; to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those
who have lost their way.”
About peace St. Francis wrote:
Have a great week!God bless you on your Lenten Journey….