Mission San Luis Rey ParishFaith CommunityWelcomes You

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God indeed is my savior;

I am confident and unafraid.

Isaiah 12: 2)

Rejoice! The Lord is Near!

Shepherd’s ChoirSamoan Youth Choir

Sunday Night Ensemble presents

an free evening of music, prayer, worship and community song.

Friday, December 21st

7:00pm in Serra Center

Come, Lord Jesus!

What is Simbang Gabi?

Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Advent

Celebration marked by colorful lights and

beautiful lanterns. This nine day novena to the

Blessed Mother culminates with the “Misa

de Gallo” on Christmas Eve to welcome the birth

of our savior, Jesus.

Please join us and all the Filipino Communityfor our Novena Night Masses for Simbang Gabi.

Simbang Gabi begins December 16 at the 5 PM Mass in Serra Center

and then Dec. 17– Dec. 21 at 6:30 P.M. in theParish Chapel. December 22-24 will follow the

regular Mass schedule. There will be a

fellowship after each Mass.

Year of Faith Event

Fr. Tom Weston SJBegins Friday, Jan 25th

thru Sunday Jan 27th

Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center

Call 760-757-3651 for more information

The retreat will focus on the 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics, addicts, friends and family

members are all most welcome to come!

“With thanksgiving, make your requests

known to God.Then the peace of God

that surpasses all understanding

will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

(Philippians 4: 5-7)

Rejoice! The Lord is Near!

Join us in Serra Center on Christmas Eve, December 24th

at 4pm dressed to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

All children!Come dressed As angels andshepherdsfor ChristmasEve Mass!

Football Widow’s Bingo Special!

Join us on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013New Year’s Day – Football Widow’s Special

Doors open at 9amSessions start at 11:30am

Free Buffet! (No Bingo on Wed 01/02/13

Social Concerns Christmas Basket

DrivePlease sponsor a family for a generous

Christmas Food Basket for $40.00 per family.

Mark your check “food baskets” and place it in the collection. Questions?

Contact Carmen at 760-547-0708

Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center

Are you looking for something special to give as

a present? Give a loved one a retreat

at Old Mission San Luis Rey. Call(760)757-3659 to have a gift certificate sent to you.

Knights of Columbus Present

TV’s, computer monitors, keyboards, printers,

batteries, mobile phones, small appliances… etc.

Ewaste, CRV bottles and cans!Saturday,

Jan. 26th, 2013.

Questions? Drop off or pickup?

Call Allen Hartman 760-721-7143

A local child needs you! Take an angel from the tree in Serra Center or the Chapel. Bring your donations

of unwrapped gifts or gift cards directly to the Social Concerns

Department. Be a special Santa for a child or a family!

"What should we do?"He said to them in reply,"Whoever has two cloaks

should share with the person who has none.And whoever has food

should do likewise."

(Luke 3: 10-11)

Rejoice! The Lord is Near!

Family Prayer for the Year of FaithO God our Father, by the light

of the Holy Spirit, lead us to be thankful for the gift of faith,

and by that gift may we grow in our relationship with Jesus, your Son, and be confident

witnesses to Christian hope and joy to all we meet.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by

prayerand petition, with

thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

(Philippians 4: 5-7)

Rejoice! The Lord is Near!

JOIN OUR YOUNG ADULT GROUP

UGLY SWEATER & white elephant PARTY

WHO IS GOING TO WEAR THE UGLIEST SWEATER?

Who: Young Adults Ages 18-30What: Wear an ugly sweater, bring a gift (bring something random you don’t want or something someone gave you and you don’t want)When: Wednesday December 19Where: The New Youth Center in McKeon Center!