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Did You Know…

In 1223, St. Francis created the first Christmas

crib so that the people around the Italian village of

Greccio could have a first person experience of

the incarnation of Jesus.

Please pray for those priests, brothers,

and Sisters who have committed

themselves to the vowed life that they be

inspired by Jesus Christ to respond

generously to God’s gift of their vocation.

Our school, mission

and parish are looking

for your help

identifying and writing

grants for new

programs.

Please contact Kathleen

Flanagan at 760-757-3651 ext. 114 or at

kathleen@sanluisrey.org

All children attending the 4pm Christmas Eve Children’s Mass on December 24th are encouraged to dress as Angels and Shepherds..

Support YourParish School

For only $30.00, attend this PGA TOUR EVENT

at Torrey Pines Golf Course

Feb 4 – 8, 2015For more

information and tickets, see the

bulletin or come to OMMS School or Parish Office.

Behold! …you will

bear a son, and you

shall namehim Jesus.

Luke 1:26-38

A Stewardship Moment

Lord, as we journey through

this Advent season,

give us the wisdom to be

good stewards of this time of grace,

a time to be more prayerful,

to listen more intently to Your Word.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE

For details, please contact Wendy Brophy858-756-4174, or wbrophy@ggtravel.com

…lea el boletín para más detalles.

THANKS to our Filipino

Community and to Eternal Hills

Mortuary for again sponsoring

our 2015 liturgical calendar.

Please take one calendar per

family.

Thank you!

Football Widow’s Bingo Special!

Join us on Thursday, January 1st, 2015New Year’s Day – Football Widow’s Special

Doors open at 8:00 amSessions start at 11:30 am

Free lunch! (No Bingo on Wed 24th or Wed 31st)

"Behold, I am the

handmaid of the Lord.

May it be done to me

according to your

word."

(Luke 1:26-38)

The Goodness of the Lord

While going to Mass,

leave your Christmas gifts

and our Youth will wrap them

for you!

Christmas Present Wrapping!

Sunday, December 21st from

8:00am to 3:00pm

…Please see the bulletin for

details.

New Year’s Evening Celebration

Dec. 31, 5:30pm to 12 midnight. Celebrate a peace-filled, joyful New Year’s Eve!

For more information or to register please visit or

call: 760-757-3659 http://www.sanluisrey.orgFranklin Fong, OFM, & Pat Julian, Program Director.

CHRISTMAS EVEWednesday, 24 of December 2014

This Mass meets your Christmas Obligation

Serra Center:4:00 p.m. Children’s Mass- English7:00 p.m. Family Mass– English9:30 p.m. Family Mass- Español

12:00 Midnight Mass- English

CHRISTMASThursday, 25 of December 2014

Day of Obligation

7:00 a.m. Mass - English – Old Mission 9:00 a.m. Mass - English - Serra11:00 a.m. Mass - Bilingual - Serra

Holiday Masses

“My soul proclaims the

greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God

my savior.”(Luke 1:46-47)

The Goodness of the Lord

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

January 1st, 2015

10am English

Mass

Serra Center

12noon Spanish

Mass

Centro Serra

A StewardshipMoment

Mary’s acceptance of God’s planis a stewardship model for us. Good stewards remain open

to the incursions of divine life into the normal course of their

daily lives. How open are we to the promptings of the Holy

Spirit in our own lives?

FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND

CAROLS

Sunday, December 21st, 2:30pm

Old Mission Church

Treat yourself to a QUIET MONDAY or privateretreat at the Old Mission.

For more information call:

760-757-3651

SPIRITUALRENEWAL

Next year, the Province of Santa

Barbara turns 100 years old!

CELEBRATE

CENTENNIAL

You are a part of the hundred year

story. Through your participation

in this community and support of

the local friars who serve here,

perhaps without knowing it,

you very generously contribute to

the Province of Saint Barbara.

Drop off Your unwrapped

Christmas presents to the

Parish Dining room. For a

small donation, our Youth

will wrap them!

Christmas Gift Wrapping

Sunday, 12-21-14

8:00am to 3:00pm

Serra Center

…Please see bulletin for details.

Your end of year donations

help your parish and

may reduce your taxes!

"The Mighty One has done

great things for me, and holy is

his name."Luke 1: 49

The Goodness of the Lord

Where there is

charity and

wisdom, there is

neither fear nor

ignorance.(Saint Francis of Assisi)

LUMINARIAS

For a smallDonation, dedicatea Luminaria today

to a loved one.For more information,

Contact Armando Mena760-213-1535

Did you know …..St. Francis of Assisi was an

enthusiastic champion of Christmas, the birthday of his

leader and Lord, his inspiration and companion.

Las Posada and Simbang Gabi

Las Posada and SimbangGabi will be combined onTuesday 23 of December.Mass at 6:30 p.m. in Serra Center followed by a social

gathering in theSt. Francis Hall.See you there!

"The promises of the LORD I will sing

forever; through all generations my mouth

shall proclaim your faithfulness."

(Psalm 89:2-3)

The Goodness of the Lord

At 4pm Christmas Eve, December

24th, come enjoy the story of

St. Francis and the creation of the

Christmas Creche.

All are invited on Tuesday, January

13, 2015 6:30-8:00 pm. Old Mission

Retreat Center for our first meeting.

For more information, please contact

Mary Dorso at

760-415-3635 or mdorso1@cox.net

Social ConcernsFor a donation of only $40.00, a needy family

will receive a basket containing everything necessary for a beautiful Christmas Dinner.

Checks should be marked “food basket” and placed in the Sunday Collection.

You are also invited to donate unwrapped toys for boys and girls 6-12. Thank you for your

loving support of those in need! Carmen Parra

Social Concerns Director760-547-0708

Province of Saint Barbara1915-2015

Centennial Celebration

See the bulletin for more information!

Our Sacrament of

Reconciliation

will resume on

Saturdays

beginning

January 3, 2015 at

9am in the

Serra Center.

Our Parish Offices and Buildings will be CLOSED

starting noon on Wednesday, December 24,

2014 and will reopen FridayJanuary 2, 2015.

For Anointing of the Sick emergencies or for parish

funeral planning during this closure, please call our

emergency line at 760-583-3393.