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

June 18, 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

Attention Youth Ministry Families We are currently accepting volunteers to help with set-

ting up for Festival of the Bells and running the Youth

Ministry sponsored booth. Please contact the Youth

Office either by phone or e-mail to sign up. For those

who just completed Confirmation 1 formation, you may sign up to

earn all your required service hours through this event. We look

forward to being with you soon!

Ms. V.J. Brion at (619) 640-0481

youthministry@missionsandiego.org

The Most Holy Body

and Blood of Christ

June 18, 2017

Not by bread alone does one live, but by

every word that comes forth from the

mouth of the LORD. — Deuteronomy 8:3b

Mission-Aires Luncheon

Tuesday, June 20 11:30 am Luncheon—California Room

$10 Members—$11 Non-Members

We’re excited to invite you to a "Hawaiian Luau"

to end our current year and bring in the new Board

for 2017-2018. The menu is full of Luau specials like Teriyaki

Chicken, Kahlua Pork, Fried Rice, Green Salad, Fruit Salad, and

Pineapple Upside-down Cake. While we enjoy this menu, we’ll be

entertained by Hawaiian Dancers. Please wear Hawaiian attire as we

will be taking a group photo for the Festival of the Bells program.

Please sign up and pay in the Gift Shop by 1:00 pm, TODAY,

Sunday, June 18. Join us for this special gathering of friends!

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

www.rachelshope.org

Mission Mothers of Faith Moms of young children come make new friends and grow in your

faith at our weekly Bible Study and play date every Wednesday

from 9:30-11:00am. Weekly meeting location rotates. For more

details: sdmissionmothers@gmail.com.

18th Annual Taste of the Mission FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Mission Courtyard—6:30—9:30 pm

Food, wine, beer vendors from all over San Diego

County and beyond! Plus music! Adults Only (21 &

older) event.

All interested volunteers are invited to email Veronica at vjmey-

ers@cox.net or Becky at btallarida@gmail.com for more information.

Peter’s Pence Collection—June 17/18

Be a Witness of Charity This weekend envelopes will be available in the pews for the Peter’s

Pence Collection which provides Pope Francis with the funds he

needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The pro-

ceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and

disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are

suffering. Please be as generous as possible. For more information,

visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Farewell Reception—Sunday, June 25

1-3 p.m.—California Room

As you may know, Bishop McElroy

appointed Father Alex De Paulis as

pastor of St. Vincent de Paul in Mission

Hills effective July 1. Please join us

Sunday, June 25, for a reception from

1 – 3 p.m. in the California Room to

send him off in proper Mission style!

Stop by to wish him well. (Want to help

with the reception? Please send an email to

lindahewett@missionsandiego.org) In the words of the

late Irish priest and poet, John O’Donohue, “. . . may

the sacredness of your work bring healing, light and

renewal to those who work with you and to those who

see and receive your work. May the day never burden

you, and may evening find you gracious and fulfilled.

And may you go into the night blessed, sheltered and

protected.”

Celebrate Father’s Day by enrolling your father and all

those who give paternal care and love, in a Novena of

Masses. During our Father’s Day Novena, we will

remember those special men who have nurtured us

throughout our lives, both living and deceased, and we

will call upon several retired priests to assist us in

offering these Masses. Our Novena will begin today,

Father’s Day, June 18. Cards are available in the

Church as well as in the Gift Shop and Parish

Office. Pick one up today so your father will be

included in these nine days of prayers.

Nazareth Preschool has openings in their 4 year old

program. Children must be 4 years old before or by

September 1 and fully potty trained. If you are inter-

ested, please contact Georgina Barragan, preschool

director at (619) 641-7954 or email her at

preschooldir@nazarethschool.org

Learn about the Priesthood—Saturday, July 8,

the Diocese of San Diego is hosting an Explorer Day

for those men who are interested in exploring a possi-

ble 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 by

calling Fr. Lauro Minimo at St. Francis Center at (619)

291-7446.

Our Parish welcomes

the newly baptized: Xander Jonas Pamintuan

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

Sophia for a Faith Formation series. Our Symbolon series will be at Santa Sophia

June 28. It’s never too late to join the group. Search for and follow the San Diego

Mission Young Adults Facebook group for more details or use the link on the

Mission’s website. Socials and other events are also posted there. You can also

email sdmissionyoungadults@gmail.com with any questions and to be added to our

weekly email newsletter.

Mission Young Adults

June 21, 2017 Holy Hour of Adoration, Mission church 6—7 pm

June 28, 2017 Symbolon at Santa Sophia parish 7—8 pm

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.

Festival of the Bells

Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 Festival of the Bells will celebrate the 248th Anniversary of the found-

ing of Mission San Diego de Alcalá in July. For those interested in

volunteering, our next planning meeting is Wednesday, June 28 at 7

p.m. in La Sala. If you are unable to volunteer, there are other ways in which you

can support this wonderful fundraiser. We are looking for donations in the following

areas:

Working refrigerators and grills, Gift Certificates or gift cards or other prizes for the Silent Auction, Donations for "Festival Finds" (art, fine gifts, furnishings, etc.), Artwork for the Art Walk Show, and Food and beverage for the various food booths.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the ongoing Restoration and

Preservation of the Mission. Join us for food, games, live entertainment, booths,

prizes and great family fun! If you have any questions, please contact Misty Suposs,

Chairperson at (619) 985-2114 or by email festivalofbells@hotmail.com.

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.

Save the Date—August 20, 2017 8am—1pm in the Rose Garden

3rd Annual Baby Shower

in support of Birthline Pregnancy

Center. Watch for the flyer for details.

Attention—Hospital Eucharistic Ministers Needed The Spiritual Care Services Department of Scripps Mercy Hospital is seeking the

help of Eucharistic ministers to see patients one day a week. The time required would

be about an hour. If you are interested in this very rewarding ministry, please contact

Father Ben Bachmeier at (619) 260-7020 or (619) 316-7588.

“Festival Finds” will once again

accept donations of good quality, gently

used, transportable antique furnishings,

art work and wall hangings, costume

jewelry, china, crystal, silverware,

designer purses, decorative pillows and

so much more. We plan to present a

salon of high-end re-usable sold for the

benefit of the Mission. Please call the

Parish Office at (619) 283-7319 to make

arrangements for the delivery of your

items.

You Can Make a Difference! Every year 138 billion straws and stirrers are

thrown away in the USA. Don’t use these stirrers. Not only are they wasteful and bad

for the environment, they are a waste of money. Use a spoon to stir your coffee, then

simply wash and reuse it.

Mission San Diego Family Night

at Petco Park

Saturday, August 19 at 5:40 pm Mark your calendar for a great night of

baseball and Mission friendship. Call

Becky Tallarida (619) 287-6452.

Festival of the Bells Opening Ceremonies

and Reception with Bishop John Dolan

The Festival of the Bells will ‘formally’ open Saturday, July 15, at Noon with

Bishop John Dolan presiding at a ceremony in the Mission Church. A procession

will include the ringing and blessing of the Mission Bells and the blessing of the

festival booths and workers. Following this ceremony, a reception will be held in

the Rectory Garden with a light lunch, refreshments and an opportunity to meet

Bishop Dolan. Reception Fee is $25 per person and includes reserved seating for

the ceremony. Reservations for the reception must be made in advance through

the Parish Office, as tickets will not be available the day of the event.

Ascension Parish is presenting again

this summer a series of speakers on a

variety of topics. The first talk features

Jimmy Akin of Catholic Answers and

“The Church Starts with a Bang”.

Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m., Ascension

Church, 11291 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.,

San Diego, CA 92124.

Happy Father’s Day from the priests

and staff of Mission San Diego.

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 . . . . . . .Becky Tallarida (619) 300-2965

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

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.

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 opportu-

nities 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

June 18 Sunday, Body and Blood of Christ, Father’s Day Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

June 19 Monday, St. Romuald 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42

June 20 Tuesday 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48

June 21 Wednesday, St. Aloysius Gonzaga 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

June 22 Thursday, Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15

June 23 Friday, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30

June 24 Saturday, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

June 25 Sunday, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33

TRUST IN JESUS

Today’s feast celebrates another central mystery of

our faith—the mystery of the Eucharist. Like the mystery

of the Trinity, the real presence of the Body and Blood of

Christ in the Eucharist can never be fully understood, but

can only be believed. Just as the Israelites in the desert

were invited to put their trust in God’s word to them, we

are invited to trust wholly in the word of Jesus. In today’s

Gospel Jesus promises to give us a share in his very own

flesh and blood, and a share in eternal life besides. We are

called to take him at his word and open our hearts to

receive true nourishment and life from our participation

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