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

February 26, 2017

Rev. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor Rev. Bill Springer and Rev. Alex De Paulis, Associate Pastors

Deacon Ernest Grosso

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8 am–4 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

Our Parish welcomes the newly baptized:

Cecilia Becerril Paisley Dator

Finley Gaudet Venice Godwin

Calia Larpizabal Justin Lengel

Leonardo Moniz de Aragao Victoria Ortiz

Cameron Robeniol Carlo Serusa

Constanza Torrero

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 26, 2017

Can a mother forget her infant, be

without tenderness for the child

of her womb? Even should she forget,

I will never forget you.

— Isaiah 49:15

End-of-Year Contribution Statement—Please contact the

parish office at (619) 283-7319 or email Phat at book-

keeper@missionsandiego.org for a year-end statement of your 2016

contributions. The parish office is able to track the contributions of

registered parishioners who donated by use of their envelopes, checks

or direct bank withdrawals and produce the required statement of

these contributions. If you donated through Parish Pay, you will

automatically receive a contribution statement from them.

The Mission Bible Study, which started January 24 on Tuesday

evenings in the California Room from 7—8:15 p.m. will study the

Book of Genesis, Part I. Join us Tuesdays as we take a closer look at

our Patriarchal History and learn of God's desire to have a deep

relationship with His people. For information, contact Virginia

McCarron at eggrod0422@ymail.com or (818) 519-1769.

Mission Bible Study

Post Abortion Healing and Reconciliation Rachel’s Hope—(858) 581-3022

www.rachelshope.org

Pro-Life Resources Birthline San Diego—(858) 270-2491

Birthline Chula Vista—(619) 425-5012

Catholic Charities Adoption—(619)231-2828

National Life Center—(800) 848-5683

Culture of Life Family Services—(619) 692-4401

College Area Pregnancy Services—(619) 337-8080

For more information and Pro-Life materials,

visit www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/

GOOD TIMING The best time to do something worthwhile

is between yesterday and tomorrow. —Anonymous

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule March 1, 2017

7:00 and 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 pm in the Mission Church

8:30 a.m., 12:00, 5:30, 7:30 p.m. in St. Francis Chapel

The collection March 1 will be for the Mission Poor

Fund to assist those who come to us in need.

LENTEN SEASON

Lent is a season of simple living, particularly through

three practices: prayer, penance, and almsgiving. While

these practices are part of an ongoing life of the Catholic

Christian, they hold a special place for us during Lent.

FRIDAYS OF LENT—New this year on Fridays will be Stations of

the Cross* at 12 noon in the Mission Church. Then after the 5:30 p.m.

Mass, Stations of the Cross will be said again and a Knights’ Fish

Dinner will follow in the California Room.

SATURDAYS OF LENT—Every Saturday of Lent (except Holy

Saturday) there will be an additional Confession time at 10 a.m. in the

Mission Church.

ABSTINENCE—is a penitential practice consisting of refraining

from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics

who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and

the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence.

FASTING—In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by

all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive) on Ash

Wednesday and Good Friday. On days of fasting, one full meal is

allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be

taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal

another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids

are allowed. If a person is unable to observe the above regulations

due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice

other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.

The Mission Knights of Columbus will host a series of

Friday Fish dinners during Lent in the California Room.

New this year will be an Early Bird Special at 4 p.m.

Regular Meal Service will begin at 6:30 p.m., following

the Stations of the Cross, which follows the 5:30 p.m.

Mass in the Mission Church. All are welcome. Adults

$10 adults, $5 youth (under 11 yrs). Watch for the flyer

or visit our Mission web site for more details..

Fridays of Lent Fish Dinners

*Stations of the Cross—This year on the Fridays

of Lent the Stations of the Cross will be held at Noon

and again at 6 p.m. in the Mission Church. We will need

three volunteers for the Noon Stations to carry the Cross

and two candle sticks. To volunteer either call the parish

office (619-283-7319) or sign up at the center table of

the Mission. Altar Servers will help at the 6 p.m.

Stations.

LENTEN RECONCILIATION

MISSION CHURCH Tuesday, April 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Priests available for individual confessions.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

in LA CAPILLA

1st Friday, March 3, 2017—9 am—5 pm

1st Saturday, March 4, 2017—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.

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.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY—SAVE THE DATES “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” - Matthew 5:4

Seasons Group meets Wednesday, March 1 at 7pm in the Alcalá Room.

Grief Support Group meets Thursday, March 2 at 7pm in the Alcalá Room.

The Bereavement Ministry has formed a Grief Fellowship Group which will meet at

a nearby restaurant for fellowship. Contact Dr. Roberta Flynn,

drrflynn@hotmail.com or (619) 980-9244 for more information.

The Mission Young Adult Group has teamed up with the Young Adults at

Santa Sophia for a Faith Formation series. During Lent the Symbolon Series

will be replaced with a series by Scott Hahn at the Mission in the Fr. Serra

Room. Come join us to grow deeper in your faith and friendships! It’s never

too late to join the group. Check the Young Adults Facebook page for more

details or the link on the Mission’s website. Socials are posted there. Or email

sdmissionyoungadults@gmail.com.

Mission Young Adults

February 28, 2017 Mardi Gras Social Outing – McGregor’s 6:30—9:00pm

March 8, 2017 The Bible and the Sacraments—Mission 6:30—7:30pm

March 15, 2017 Adoration in the Mission Church 6:00—7:00pm

March 22, 2017 The Bible and the Sacraments—Mission 6:30—7:30pm

We will not have classes or gather-

ings today, February 26, but all

meetings will resume on Sunday,

March 5 after the Youth Mass at

5:30 pm.

Students will be selling See’s

Candies this Spring to be able

participate at Steubenville San Diego

and Camp Emmaus leadership

training this summer. They will be

taking payment for orders after all

the Masses on Sunday, March 12.

Please help our Youth by supporting

them in prayer and through your

orders in time for the Easter season.

Thank you for your generosity!

If you have any questions, please

contact the Youth Office.

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.

Benediction

Friday, March 3, 2017

5pm—Mission Church

2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

We are most grateful for your generous response. If you have

not yet made your commitment, brochures and pledge cards

with envelopes are still available in the Mission Church,

St. Francis Chapel, Parish Office and Gift Shop. Our ACA

assessment for 2017 is $85,000. We are happy to receive your commit-

ment either in the collection basket or by mailing it to the Parish Office,

online at www.diocese-sdiego.org or thorough the Mission’s website

Home Page where there is a donation link. May the Lord continue to bless

our sincere efforts.

Young Married Couples Ladies'

Night - Young married women are in-

vited to attend a “Paints Uncorked”

event at Nicolosi's Italian Restaurant

(7005 Navajo Rd) on Saturday, March 4

at 7PM. Come join us for a night of fun

and fellowship! Cost is $25 with coupon

code POP45 and can be purchased at

Paintsuncorked.com. Please RSVP to

K e l l y T r i g g s

at kellytriggs@yahoo.com by Friday,

March 3.

Easter Lilies for the

Mission and St. Francis

Chapel. Parishioners are

invited to donate toward the

purchase of our Easter flowers.

Donations in the amount of $25 may be

made in the name of a loved one.

Please contact the Parish Office at (619)

283-7319. Thank you for your support.

Anointing of the Sick Mass

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

St. Francis Chapel—1:15 pm

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Alex De Paulis . .fralex@missionsandiego.org

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS . . . . GK Bernie Garcia (619) 997-8380

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

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

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRYAnne-Marie Roach (619) 602-8878

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Or 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) 624-0900

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

SOCIAL ACTION . . . . . . . . .Dr. Michael Peddecord (619) 286-9625

TASTE OF THE MISSION . . . . . . . . Sylvia Benitez (619) 449-4345

USHERS/HOSPITALITY . . . . . . . . . . . .Cecil Boyd (619) 282-6575

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

YOUNG ADULTS .Fr. Alex De Paulis. .fralex@missionsandiego.org

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.

Have you been looking for a great way to spend time at

the Mission? The Gift Shop is in need of additional

volunteers. Call Rhonda today at (619) 281-8449 and

find out how rewarding it is to volunteer at your Church!

DON’T BE ANXIOUS

People have, it seems, a natural penchant for

misplaced emphasis on unimportant things. They can

easily get caught up with what they’re having for

dinner or what they will wear.

Often it is a tragedy that helps people to refocus

on what is really important. What I shall wear is an

irrelevant question when I am facing surgery or

chemotherapy. What’s for dinner is immaterial to

those living through grief or unemployment.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us not to worry.

He doesn’t say, “Don’t eat. Don’t cook. Don’t buy

clothes.” He says, “Don’t worry.” Jesus asks us not to

relinquish our responsibilities but to let go of our

anxiety. Anxiety betrays a lack of trust and Jesus

reminds us that “Your heavenly Father knows” all that

you need (Matthew 6:32). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Feb. 26 Sunday, 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34

Feb. 27 Monday Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27

Feb. 28 Tuesday Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31

Mar. 1 Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, Fast and Abstinence Jl2:12-18;Ps51:3-6ab,12-14,17;2Cor5:20-6:2;Mt 6:1-6,16-18

Mar. 2 Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25

Mar. 3 Friday, St. Katharine Drexel; First Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15

Mar. 4 Saturday, St Casimir; First Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32

Mar. 5 Sunday, 1st Sunday of Lent Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19

[12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11