Ask and you will receive; Seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be opened to you.

Catholic Community

of San Luis Rey

+ Catholic + + Franciscan +

+ Multicultural +

to the

Our Parish is served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province

of Saint Barbara. Please pray for them.

The Feast of Our Lady of theAngels of the PortiunculaTuesday, August 2, 2016

Festive Mass at 6:30 p.m.Mission Church

Generosity. In the deep of night, a sleepy friend responds to his neighbors

request for food for an unexpected guest. Jesus suggests that it would be unthinkable to deny a friend in need.

Through this story, Jesus illustrates God’s generosity to each of us.

Today’s Gospel speaks to

Kindergarten thru 12th Grade (First Communion & Confirmation)

OPEN NOW! Until August 28th

Details in this week’s bulletin.

Franciscan Thought for the Week

We have been called to heal wounds, to

unite what has fallen apart, and to bring

home those who have lost their way. Saint

Francis of Assisi, Legend of the Three Companions

We have been

called…

World Youth Day Pilgrim News

26 youth and adults left on July 20th

They are winging their way to Poland.

is struggling with a mental illness, you are not alone. Mission San Luis Rey

Parish is part of the San Diego Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Network. We are here to assist you in finding the help you

need. 760-757-3250 x203

If you or a loved one …


Fr. Vince and Fr. Arturo offered a

blessing for the road.

Extraordinary generosity with which God showers us. God is that generous and

good friend to each of us.This week, prayerfully reflect on

God’s generosity and what our

response should be

to that generosity.

Good stewards realize the love and

Growing in Faith MinistryNew Monday Series:

Luke: The Good News of God’s Mercy

by Kevin Perrota

Started Monday June 13 Ends on Monday, July 25.

(July 4 is a Holiday! No class!) 2pm – 3:30 pm and

6:30 – 8pm in Room 5. To join us, please contact

Sharon Montano at 760.529.0897

THE PARISH COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEE(AKA HOSPITALITY MINISTRY)

Help us welcome, connect and foster friendships in our Mission Parish! Are you a people person? Like to plan

social events? Please call Claudia LaBarge at 760-458-5937 and/or Marta Werner at 760-724-7393.

Join us for a special informational meeting on

Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Dining Rm.


Fr. Vince and Fr. Arturo offered a

blessing for the road.

on Sunday, July 24, 2016. If you are interested in learning more about this group or in being

part of Widows and Widowers of North County, please contact the N. County

representative, Rosa Lack at (760) 630-0728 or at [email protected]

Join us for Mass…


Parish staff and family members

joined in the sendoff blessing.

must be shared. Generosity is both a gift and a course of action. In fact, it is the only course of action for one who lives

according to the demands of the Gospel. How might you be generous

to others this week?

Understand that God’s generosity

Tickets On Sale Now!LATE NITE CATECHISM

Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 6:30 p.m. - SerraWe are bringing Internationally

acclaimed Off Broadway Theater to you! The New York Times calls Late

Nite Catechism… "Interactive theater at its best!"

To reserve your seat in Sister's class, get your ticket online at

sanluisreyparish.org, outside after Mass, or contact the

Parish Office 760-757-3250 or Lee/Jackie Bickford

at 760-522-2738

SENIOR VACATION RETREAT

THEME: LOVE & MERCY

During our retreat we

will reflect on Mercy

and its influence on

how we perceive the

world around us.

There will be:

• Presentations &

field trips

• Museum tour &

Lavanderia walk

• Sunset at the ocean

& rest for our bodies

Aug 8-12 or 14Retreat Center

Call 760.757.3659 or

email [email protected]

http://www.sanluisrey.org/contact/


Thank you to everyone who has

contributed to this dream come true!

Franciscan School of Theology

in affiliation with the

University of San Diego

Apply NOW for Fall 2016

*Masters of Theological Studies MTS

*Masters of Divinity (MDiv)

*Non-Degree Certificate Programs

For more information:

www.FST.edu

760-547-1800 x204

The“Children’s Rosary” program is for children 4-14 years old. It will

take place in the Chapel every Sunday from 8:00-8:45AM.

For more details,please contact Judith Inglesby

at 760-207-1488

Learn to pray the Rosary…

KofC is hosting its annual golf tourney at El Camino Country Club on Monday, Aug 8th, to benefit Wounded Warriors and MSLR Parish. This year, you have a chance to win a car and the top 3 foursomes will qualify to play in the Randy Jones Invitational semi-finals. Register today: foursome=$400/ Individual= $125. For details, see a KofC member after mass.

how to pray. Jesus is a person of prayer whose personal relationship to God

the Father, sustains his life and ministry. His answer to the question, how to pray, has

become the prayer we know now as the Our Father or Lord’s Prayer. Today

let us pray this prayer with reverence and

thoughtfulness.

This week’s Gospel is also about

Thank you for coming and have

a blessed week!

Ask and you will receive; Seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be opened to you.

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