Saint Junípero Serra

Founder, 1769

Mission San Diego de Alcalá 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108-2429

Phone: (619) 283-7319 Fax: (619) 283-7762

Website: www.missionsandiego.org

October 22, 2017

Rev. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor Rev. Bill Springer and Rev. Billy Zondler, Associate Pastors

Deacon Ernest Grosso

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 am–4:30 pm (619) 283-7319 Fax: (619) 283-7762

VISITOR CENTER/GIFT SHOP Rhonda Sosa, Manager Hours, 9 am—4:30 pm (619) 281-8449

MSGR. HALTER ARCHIVES Hours - Tuesday and Thursday 10 am—12 Noon (619) 283-6338 library@missionsandiego.org

SUNDAY MASS TIMES

5:30 p.m. Saturday— Congregational Singing

7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. Congregational Singing

9:00 a.m. Folk Music in St. Francis Chapel

10:00 a.m. Congregational Singing

(ASL interpreted)

11:00 a.m. Congregational Singing

11:00 a.m. Spanish in St. Francis Chapel

12:00 noon Mission Choir

5.30 p.m. Congregational Singing

WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 & 6:30 p.m., or by appointment, please call the Parish Office.

ADORATION IN LA CAPILLA

First Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First Saturday 7:30 a.m.-9:30a.m. Call the Parish Office to volunteer.

BAPTISMS: Please call the Parish Office at (619) 283-7319

MARRIAGES: Preparation with priest/deacon at least 9 months in advance.

NAZARETH SCHOOL: Principal Dr. Colleen Mauricio, (619) 641-7987

Twenty-ninth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

October 22, 2017

“Repay to Caesar what belongs to

Caesar, and to God what belongs

to God.” — Matthew 22:21

Mission Mothers of Faith—Moms of young

children are invited to make new friends while the

kids play at our weekly Bible Study and play dates. In

September we reorganized and now have both

morning and afternoon meet up times. Contact

sdmissionmothers@gmail.com for more information.

Fair Trade Fair—We will have our first Fair Trade

event Sunday, October 29 from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm in

La Sala and the Rose Garden. The Fair will feature high

quality, guilt-free food, goods and handicrafts from around

the world. Check the flyer for a list of vendors. Make time

after your Mass to see what’s happening in the Fair Trade industry.

Benediction—Friday, November 3

5pm—Mission Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

in LA CAPILLA

1st Friday, November 3 9 am—5 pm

1st Saturday, November 4 7:30—9:30 am

Jesus asked His Apostles, “Can you spend one hour

with Me?” Is He asking you that question? Call the

Parish Office to volunteer.

Search for and follow the Mission

San Diego Young Adults Facebook

group for more details or use the link

on the Mission’s website. Socials and

other events are also posted there. Email sdmissiony-

oungadults@gmail.com with any questions and to be

added to the weekly email newsletter.

Attention ALL High School students! We are

joining other parishes in the Mission Deanery to hold

events once a month. If you are interested in joining us,

please contact the Youth Office for more information and permission

slips. Upcoming events are:

Praise & Worship: Friday, Nov. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Laboure

Laser Tag: Sunday, Dec. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ultrazone

Praise & Worship: Friday, Jan. 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Laboure

Our Youth Mass takes place on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. hosted

by the Confirmation 2 Candidates. If you are interested in joining the

Youth Choir, please contact V.J. at the Youth Office to sign up. Our

rehearsals this month take place from 3-4 p.m. in the Fr. Serra Room

on Saturdays. We look forward to praising the Lord with you! Ms. V.J. Brion at (619) 640-0481

or youthministry@missionsandiego.org

Be a Mission Docent!—The Mission has dedicated docents who

are knowledgeable in our history and share that history with school

children and adults who visit our mission. We invite interested people

to join us. The classes are scheduled to be held six (6) Friday morn-

ings which began October 13. Becoming a docent at the Mission

promises to be an extremely rewarding experience. Check with Janet

Bartel, (858) 560-9312 or write to missionalcalatours@gmail.com to

find out if there is still space in the classes.

Nazareth House Nazareth House is an assisted living community

located in Mission Valley offering seniors long term

residential care options. They provide supportive

services and compassionate care in a Catholic, spirit-

centered, loving environment. For more information

or to tour the facilities, call (619) 563-0480 or visit

NazarethHouseSD.org

Environment Committee—Are you artistic or creative, with an

eye for liturgical space? The Mission Environment Committee is open

to new members. The Committee plans, executes and maintains floral

as aesthetic design for the Mission Church and Saint Francis Chapel

according to the various liturgical seasons of the year. Contact Linda

in the Parish Office for more information.

World Mission Sunday

This weekend, October 22, is World Mission

Sunday. We invite you to support the 1,150 of the

youngest dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands,

and parts of Latin American and Europe. Please keep

the Missions in your prayers and be generous in this

weekend’s collection for the Society for the Propaga-

tion of the Faith. Special envelopes are in the pews.

Bereavement Ministry “Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4

Seasons of Hope meets Wednesday, October 25 at 7

p.m. in the Alcalá room.

Save the Date—You are invited to an upcoming workshop, “Replace

Holiday Stress with God this Year!”; Saturday, November 18 from

8 to 11 am in the California Room All are welcome.

Contact Dr. Roberta Flynn at drrflynn@hotmail.com or (619) 980-

9244 for more information.

Family Advent Dinner

Friday, December 1 Your family is invited to dinner at the

Mission to prepare for Christmas. Tickets

include Penne Pasta with Meatballs and Chicken

Fettuccine Alfredo with a tossed green salad, rolls and

butter and Cherry Crisp for dessert, and materials to

make a Advent Wreath. Once we eat we’ll make our

own Advent Wreath with prayers and candles to light

each week of Advent. This has been a great event in

the past, sells our quickly. Watch the bulletin for dates

of ticket sales.

Our Parish welcomes

the newly baptized:

Makayla Molina Ellie Da Pra

Visit www.MissionSanDiego.org using your smart

phone bar code scanner for quick access to our Parish

website. You can read the Sunday Bulletin, check Mass

times and read messages from our Pastor.

Thank you for supporting our advertisers; they

make our Sunday Bulletin possible. While we cannot

guarantee the work or integrity of each advertiser, we

presume that they share our ethics and values.

ParishPay Users—Thank you for using online giving for your support of our

Mission parish. Online giving is safe, simple and convenient. All ParishPay

accounts have been transitioned last week to WeShare, LPI’s online giving

platform. Your information was transferred electronically following the strictest

security protocol. Our parish website has link to access your account on the new

platform. There is also information for the establishment of new accounts at the

same link. Try online giving and never need your checkbook at church again.

Hurting from Abortion? Rachel’s Hope—North County, will be

having an after-abortion Healing Retreat for Catholic and Catholic-

friendly women at the beautiful and serene Mission San Luis Rey

November 11-12. The $125 cost will include all meals, one night

lodging, materials, confession and Mass. Partial scholarships are

available. Group size is limited, please register now. Contact

Leslie Brunolli (760) 745-2529 or lbrunolli@yahoo.com or contact Patti Smith at

We’re in this together. . .Side by Side 5K raises funds to

help the thousands of people who are experiencing loss through

miscarriage or abortion. Life Perspectives is a non-profit organi-

zation that provides worldwide resources not only for the men

and women who are seeking help grieving their loss, but also provides invaluable

training for family, friends and counseling professionals who want to effectively

aid in the healing process. Walk, Run, or Race Saturday, October 28 at 10 a.m.

at DeAnza Cove in Mission Bay. Register today at www.sidebyside5K.com.

Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Lutheran,

Anglican and Roman Catholic Bishops will lead a Service of Common Prayer and

Music Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. at The Immaculata on the campus of the

University of San Diego. There is designated parking, and a light reception will

follow the hour-long service. All are welcome.

On Saturday, November 4, the Diocese

of San Diego is hosting an Explorer

Day for those men who are interested in

exploring a possible vocation to the

priesthood. The day will be held at St.

Francis Center on the campus of the

University of San Diego from 8:30 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. If living a life of service for

Christ and the people of God is attractive

to you, take advantage of the opportunity

to attend this upcoming Explorer Day.

Pick up an application at the Mission

parish office or call Fr. Lauro Minimo

at St. Francis Center at (858) 490-8385.

All Souls Memorial Mass

Sunday, November 5

5:30 p.m. in the Mission Church

Sunday, November 5, the Mission will

have a special All Souls Memorial Mass

for all our parishioners, friends and

loved ones who died since All Souls Day

last year, November 2, 2016. All are

invited to attend this Mass which will be

at 5:30 p.m. A reception will be held in

the California Room for the families of

the deceased. If you have lost someone

during the past year, please submit their

name/s to the parish office. They will be

mentioned by name during the Prayers

of the Faithful and their name will be

entered into the Memorial Book that will

be placed in the Mission Sanctuary for

this special Mass and throughout our

Nine Day All Souls Novena of Masses.

If you have any questions, contact the

parish office at (619) 283-7319.

If you would like to donate to Hurricane Disaster Relief or Las Vegas Relief or

Napa Fire Relief, please send your check to Catholic Charities, 2050 Ballenger

Ave., Ste. 400, Alexandria, VA 22314, write on the memo line “Hurricane Relief”

or “Las Vegas Relief” or “Napa Fire Relief” or visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

If you would like to donate to Earthquake Relief, send your check to Catholic

Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201, write on memo line

“Mexico Earthquake” or visit www.crs.org. Thank you for your generosity to those

in need.

Bible Study—Join Virginia McCarron

for a 3 week (Tuesdays, November 7,

14, 21) study of the Letter of St. Paul to

the Ephesians. She will meet in the

California Room from 7 to 8:15 pm. For

more information call (818) 519-1769 or

email eggrod0422@ymail.com Whispering Winds Auxiliary Annual Brunch and Fashion Show

“Amazed by the Most High God” - Saturday, October 28

St. Michael’s Holy Family Center (15410 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064)

Mass at 8:30 am, Doors Open for Silent Action at 9:30 am

Brunch at 10:15 am, Fashion Show and Program at 11 am—12:30 pm

Contact Chris V. at (619) 977-7403 for more information.

Save the Date—Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the California Room. Scott Weeman, author of ‘The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic

Journey through Recovery’, discusses the various ways that addiction takes root in

our lives while offering his own experience around alcoholism, drugs, and other

addictive patterns. Touching on topics such as honesty, forgiveness, humility, and

faith, Scott provides hope that we can all use to deepen our relationship with Christ,

find healing, and share the Good News with others.

ALTAR LINENS GUILD. . . . . . . . . .Peggy Stolberg (619) 203-5871

ALTAR SERVERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Gipson (858) 761-1073

BAPTISMS. . . . . . . . . Please call the Parish Office at (619) 283-7319

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY. . .Dr. Roberta Flynn (619) 980-9244

BIRTHLINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Melkerson (858) 292-4848

BULLETIN ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . ..lindahewett@missionsandiego.org

CANTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Conway (619) 851-5222

CENTERING PRAYER . . . . . . . Ardy Woodmansee (858) 279-7278

DOCENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Bartel (858) 560-9312

FESTIVAL OF THE BELLS. . . . . . . . Misty Suposs (619) 985-2114

9 AM FOLK CHOIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly Nocon (619) 890-7607

GIFT SHOP/VISITOR CENTER . . . . Rhonda Sosa (619) 281-8449

HEARING IMPAIRED MINISTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KAISER OUTREACH. . . . . . . . . . . .Carmen Falcon (619) 916-8476

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS . . . . . .GK Rafael Ruiz (619) 851-7201

COLUMBIETTES (in formation) . Lisa Worthington (619) 871-7044

LECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia McCarron (818) 519-1769

MARTHA AND MARY GUILD . . . . .Karen Rebelo (858) 277-6243

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spanish-speaking—Laura Alcaraz (619) 855-0017

MISSION-AIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Hurteau (619) 280-8074

MOTHERS OF FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crystal Carr (619) 916-6598

MSGR. HALTER ARCHIVES. . . . . . . Tony Falcon (619) 283-6338

MUSIC DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Regard (858) 487-7457

MISSION CHOIR . . . . . . . . Frank Schuld, President (619) 464-0401

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howard McCullough, Organist (858) 208-9515

OUTREACH TO SICK . . . . .Sr. Margaret Kelly, OP (619) 283-1371

PARISH COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvia Benitez (619) 449-4345

PARISH OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (619) 283-7319

RACHEL’S WOMEN’S CENTER. . . . Kathy Estey (619) 723-0584

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. (4 yrs old—8th Grades and Children’s

Sacramental Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Gamara (619) 624-0900

RCIA/ADULT FORMATION . . . . Fr. Bill Springer (619) 283-7319

SENIOR MEN’S GROUP (MMC) . . . . Pete Corrao (619) 582-9386

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE. . . . Cheryl Doss (619) 279-6138

TASTE OF THE MISSION . . . . . . .Becky Tallarida (619) 300-2965

USHERS/HOSPITALITY . . . . . . . . . . . .Cecil Boyd (619) 203-4309

WEDDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . Call the Parish Office to begin the process.

YOUNG ADULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Schartz (303) 717-3708

YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES . . . . . . . . KellyTriggs@yahoo.com

YOUTH MINISTRY (Sr High) . . . . . . . . .V. J. Brion (619) 640-0481

Directory of Ministries and Groups

Bulletin Items . . . Please submit one week in advance

of bulletin date to lindahewett@missionsandiego.org.

Help a Friend—If you have a friend who

isn’t volunteering, please let them know

that volunteering can have a positive

effect on health and wellbeing and that

there are many opportunities here at the

Mission. Best ones to start with are the

Gift Shop and Docent program. Call

Rhonda (619.281.8449) or Janet

(858.560.9312) to get started today.

POWER STRUGGLE Power struggles occur on every level of society,

from the world stage to relationships at work, to our

own homes. We struggle for position in the hierarchy of

power: Who has power over whom? How do they wield

it? What is the source of that power? What is the healthy

response?

In this Sunday’s Gospel reading the Pharisees en-

gage Jesus in a power struggle over whether Jews

should show tribute to Caesar by paying taxes. Jesus’

response puts this and every struggle for power into per-

spective. In harmony with the words of Isaiah and Paul,

Jesus teaches us that God is the ultimate source of all

power. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Oct. 22 Sunday, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Oct. 23 Monday, St. John of Capistrano Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21

Oct. 24 Tuesday, St. Anthony Mary Claret Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38

Oct. 25 Wednesday Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48

Oct. 26 Thursday Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53

Oct. 27 Friday Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59

Oct. 28 Saturday:, Ss. Simon and Jude Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16

Oct. 29 Sunday, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40