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

December 27, 2020

Rev. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor Rev. Bill Springer and Rev. Raymond Philip Napuli, Associate Pastors

Deacon Ernest Grosso PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (619) 283-7319 Fax: (619) 283-7762 VISITOR CENTER/GIFT SHOP Rhonda Sosa, Manager Hours, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. (619) 281-8449

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

SUNDAY MASS TIMES 4:00 p.m. Saturday—Mission Courtyard 7:30 a.m. Sunday—Mission Courtyard 9:00 a.m. Mission Courtyard 10:30 a.m. Spanish in Mission Courtyard 12:00 p.m. Mission Courtyard 4:00 p.m. Mission Courtyard

WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:00 a.m. & 4:00p.m., (no Saturday 7 a.m. Mass at this time.)

CONFESSIONS: Will be by appointment only. Please call the Parish Office.

ADORATION IN LA CAPILLA Suspended until further notice. BAPTISMS: Please call the Parish Office at (619) 283-7319 MARRIAGES: Preparation with priest/deacon at least 9 months in advance. NAZARETH SCHOOL: Principal Mrs. René Coons, (619) 641-7987 MISSION HISTORY INFORMATION: www.missionsandiegohistory.org

Mass Readings and Intentions

Sunday, December 27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-

5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17 7:30am Angelica Padilla 9am Sienna Cushman

10:30am (Sp) Michelle Zepeda 12pm Parishioner of Mission San Diego

4:00pm Manuel and Theresa da Rosa

Monday, December 28 The Holy Innocents

1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 7:00 am Tom & Betty Conners

4:00pm Mary Famolaro

Tuesday, December 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity

of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35

7am Rene Gamara 4:00pm Duratina da Rosa

Wednesday, December 30 Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity

of the Lord 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40

7am Phyllis San Filippo Suitonu 4:00pm The Gegaj Family

Thursday, December 31

Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I; New

Year’s Eve 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18

7:00am Timothy Hettinger 4:00pm Manuel & Trinadad Diaz

Friday, January 1

The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Mary, the Holy Mother of God; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year’s Day; First Friday

6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

9:00am Mihilli Family

Saturday, January 2 Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen;

First Saturday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28

4:00pm Ndrek Kol Peraj and Family

Sunday, January 3 The Epiphany of the Lord

Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

7:30am Lost Souls 9am World Peace

10:30am (Sp) Critically Ill 12pm Rev. Ndervasaj 4:00pm Leze Mihilli

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Activities this week at the Mission . . . All activities are cancelled until further notice. Please check with your specific group to see if they are meeting via Zoom.

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6,12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]).

WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY The scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of barren couples who were miraculously granted the gift of children by God. Surely the best known among these is the first reading from today, from which Luke took inspiration when he recounted the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In each instance, we are given examples or role models of those who trusted in God. More than examples of those who trust, they are models of self-surrender. They abandoned their own presuppositions and prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their lives over to belief in a God who can make life grow where none ought to; a God who can turn death around into a new and unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a tiny child of humble par-ents in an insignificant town and make him into a light for all the world. This is what we, as God’s holy family, are called to do each day: to trust not in ourselves and the way we think things should be, but to open our-selves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of endless promise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Sunday and Daily Masses will be held in the Mission Courtyard.

The Mission Church will remain open for visits and prayer from:

9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

December 27, 2020 —The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all the peoples. — Luke 2:30-31

Note: Both the Parish Office and Parish Gift Shop will be closed on

Friday, January 1, 2021

Happy New Year!

MASSES

ONLINE SUNDAY MASS

The Diocese of San Diego is providing Online Sunday Mass. This link will take you to a page that has English, Spanish, and Vietnamese Masses.

https://www.sdcatholic.org/find-a-parish/on-line-Sunday-mass/

The Mission is recording Sunday Mass and posting to our website at:

https://ww.missionsandiego.org and on our YouTube Channel.

Please go to YouTube.com and join the Mission San Diego de Alcalá channel. You will see our postings there.

Food, Faith & Friends with Fr. Peter Escalante! January 30, 2021 4:00pm—5:30pm

DON’T MISS OUT! Please join us as we gather around our computers, tablets and phones and ZOOM into a cooking lesson by our own fabulous chef, Fr. Peter—with a little help from his friends! Cook along with Fr. Peter in your own home! The recipes, the dinner wine recommendation and step by step instructions will be provided in advance. Follow along as Fr. Pe-ter and his team prepare a full and delicious dinner meal right be-fore your eyes! Don’t feel like cooking? Are you afraid of the kitchen? Does the emergency room know you on a first named basis? No worries! Order your favorite take-out and still plan on joining the fun. This is a great opportunity to connect with your parish community during the pandemic. Your $20 per household donation helps support the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Information for registration can be found by typing this link into your web browser: https://missionsandiego.churchgiving.com/foodfaithandfriendswithfrpeter

(You can also access the link on the Mission website.) Note: You must have a device (phone, computer, or laptop) and internet access to participate. A camera connected to your device will make the evening more fun as you will be able to see the other participants. Please contact Veronica Meyers with any questions at:

vjmeyers@gmail.com – or call: 619-889-8221 Bon Appetite!

Fr. Peter, Fr. Bill, Fr. Raymond Phillip and the entire Mission Staff

wish you and your loved ones a very joyous and Blessed New Year!

On Friday, January 1, we celebrate the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, World Day of Prayer for Peace and the New Year.

We are having only one Mass on Friday—9:00am in the Mission Courtyard. Please join us.

Something fun!

What’s Happening at the Mission and around the Diocese . . . The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

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ANGEL GIVING TREES

The Social Action Committee wishes to thank everyone who purchased gifts for needy children this year. The gifts have been delivered to our sister parish, Holy Family for distribution to the many families affected by Covid 19. Thanks to the generosity of the Mission Parishioners, six car loads of toys and books were delivered. Your generosity was profound as we have collected more gifts than ever before! A special thank you to Paul and Joyce for organizing this wonderful annual collection.

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

If they live with hostility, they learn to fight. If they live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.

If they live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If they live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.

If they live with encouragement, they learn to have confidence. If they live with praise, they learn to appreciate.

If they live with fairness, they learn what justice is. If they live with security, they learn to trust.

If they live with approval, they learn to like themselves. If they live with acceptance and friendship,

They learn to find love and God in the world. –Anonymous

Daily and Sunday Mass and Confessions Schedule As of now, there will be no Masses held in the Saint Francis Chapel or the Mission Church.

• All 5:30pm Masses now begin at 4:00pm and remain in the Mission Courtyard. • Daily Masses are Monday—Friday at 7am and 4pm in the Mission Courtyard. • All weekend morning Masses remain unchanged and weather permitting, will be held in the Mission Courtyard.

Face coverings and social distancing will continue to be required. Please note: Confessions will be by appointment only. Please call the Parish Office.

It is possible to watch the Sunday Mass online via the YouTube channel or the Mission website where you will find a link to watch the Mass. Again, we thank you for your understanding and patience.

FEAST OF FAITH Processions

Why does the liturgy begin with a procession? It is not just a practical matter of getting the ministers of the liturgy from the sacristy to the sanctuary. The procession is a powerful sign of who we are as Christian people. We are not static, staying in one place. We are going somewhere. Our procession leads us to the altar, sign of Christ’s presence in our midst. We move, we process, because we recognize our need for what Christ is preparing for us at that table. We go forward eagerly, because we are hungry for that heavenly food. This procession is an orderly one: servers, deacon, priest presider. Each is set apart by distinctive vesture: albs for the altar servers, dalmatic for the deacon, chasuble for the priest. The procession is an image of the hierarchical structure of the Church. On a deeper level it is an image of unity in diversity. We are all on a journey to the heavenly city, but each of us is clothed with different gifts. We all receive the call to service, but not in the same way. Only by coming together in all our wonderful variety can we achieve the work of the kingdom. —Corinna Laughl in , Copyr igh t © J . S . Pa luch Co .

SHARE YOUR TALENT! Having only modest talent is no excuse for not using it. Think what the morning would be like if only talented birds sang! -Anonymous With that being said: watch for future bulletins offering ways you can connect to the parish, volunteer, sing or play an instrument in the folk group, or help with other parish activities. Once restrictions as lifted, of course!

250th ANNIVERSARY. . . . . . . . . . 250jubilee@missionsandiego.org ALTAR LINENS GUILD. . . . . . . . . .Peggy Stolberg (619) 203-5871 ALTAR SERVERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Gipson (858) 761-1073 AMERICAN FILIPINO ASSOC. . . . Zeny Dobrawa (619) 504-8925 AMERICAN HISPANIC. MIN. Dulce Maria Serrato (619) 961-9913 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justine Lee (619) 972-7380 CENTERING PRAYER . . . . . . . Ardy Woodmansee (858) 279-7278 CULTURE OF LIFE . . . . . . . . . . .Annette Mechling (619) 656-9178 DOCENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Bartel (858) 560-9312 FESTIVAL OF THE BELLS. . . . . . . . .festivalofbells@hotmail.com FINANCE COUNCIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheryl Doss (619) 279-6138 9 AM FOLK CHOIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly Nocon (619) 890-7607 GIFT SHOP/VISITOR CENTER . . . . Rhonda Sosa (619) 281-8449 HOSPITAL OUTREACH. . . . . . . . . Carmen Falcon (619) 916-8476 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. . . . . . . GK Brian Carr (619) 916-6597 COLUMBIETTES (Auxiliary). . . . . . . .Laura Sperry (619) 590-2223 LECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia McCarron (818) 519-1769 MARTHA AND MARY GUILD . . . . .Karen Rebelo (858) 277-6243 MISSION-AIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvia Benitez (619) 449-4345 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (619) 283-7319 PARISH COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crystal Carr (619) 916-6598 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 SACRED ENVIRONMENT. . . . . . . . . . Susan Swall (619) 518-3101 SENIOR MEN’S GROUP (MMC) . . . . Pete Corrao (619) 582-9386 SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE. Mike Peddecord (619) 929-8955 TASTE OF THE MISSION . . . . . . . .Rachel Peniche (858) 449-8060 USHERS/HOSPITALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . Cecil Boyd (619) 203-4309 WEDDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . .Call the Parish Office to begin the process YOUNG ADULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ximena Olea (619) 750-8417 YOUTH MINISTRY (Sr High) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(619) 640-0481

Directory of Ministries and Groups

Bulletin Items . .Please submit one week in advance of bulletin date to charpinnell@gmail.com or call the Parish Office on Mon or Wed.

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this

moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into

my heart. Lord, I know that You have always been there. I embrace

You and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be

separated from You. Amen.

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