July 16, 1194 - August 11, 1253

Our Parish is served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Saint Barbara

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“Do not be afraid any longer, little flock,for your Father is

pleased to give you the kingdom.“Luke 12:32-48

Born into a wealthy family in Assisi, Italy, Clare heard St. Francis

preaching in the streets and was inspired to live her life for God.

RCIA INVITES YOU….RCIA INVITES YOU….Join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Ready to learn more about your faith? Want to be baptised? Wish to complete your sacraments?

Call Mary Dorso at 760-547-0755

THE GREAT PROCESSION THE GREAT PROCESSION OF THE SAINTOF THE SAINT

Friday, August 23, 2013Friday, August 23, 2013

• 5:30 p.m. Food Sales Begin• 6:30 p.m. Mass, then Procession• 7:30 p.m. (approx.) Fireworks Start

ROSARY:ROSARY: Tuesday thru Thursday, August 20, 21, 22at 6:30pm in the Old Mission Church

MASSES:MASSES: Tuesday thru Thursday, August 20, 21, 22at 7pm in the Old Mission Church

All in the OLD MISSION CHURCH

St. Louis IX , King of FranceSt. Louis IX , King of France

The Retreat Center of Old Mission San Luis Rey

The Retreat Center of Old Mission San Luis Rey offers a place for solitude, healing, and revitalization with a wide variety

of spiritual and educational programs. The Friars and staff are here to assist you on your

spiritual journey. Spiritual Direction is available upon

request. Office (760)757-3659.

Clare founded the Order of PoorLadies, later known as the Order of the Poor Clares.

She chose to live humbly in poverty, depending entirely on the providence of God and

generosity of the people.

“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen

to be his own.”Psalm 33:1

Bible StudyThe Lord’s PrayerA deeper look at the prayer that Jesus gave us using a

Greek Translation.

Join Joe SimmsThursday August 15th

9:30am, Parish Center Rm #5and

Thursday August 22th

9:30am, Parish Center Rm #5Classes are free of charge.

Please bring your bible, paper, pen.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION

Kindergarten thru 8th GradeJuly 2 through September 8th ·  

Registration will be available in the Parish Office, by mail in form or online with QPAY.

Go to sanluisreyparish.org

The Cemetery of Old Mission San Luis Rey

In the shadow of the historic church is the original cemetery where burials

span from the 1800s to the present. Burial plots and niches can be

purchased at Old Mission San Luis Rey.  Financing and discounts are

available. Call (760)757-3651, ext.133

for Terry or ext. 139 for Bobbi. 

All-powerful, most holy, most high, and supreme God: all good, supreme good, totally good,

You who alone are good; May we give you all praise, all glory, all thanks,

all honor: all blessing, and all good things.So be it. So be it. Amen.

(from the Office of the Passion, written by St. Francis. This was one of St. Clare’s daily devotions.

“O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord,

who gives you your fill of finest wheat.“

(Psalm 147:12, 14)

Old Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center

TuesdayAugust 13th 2013

Morning Session --10am to 12 noon, Evening Session 7pm to 9pm.

Please register by calling the Retreat Center

at 760-757-3659

Bereavement MinistryOur ministry is to comfort and

assist families as they go through the process of planning

the Mass of Resurrection for their loved ones and to serve

during that Mass in a demonstration of community

and love.

To find out more information, please call Betty Muszynski

760-419-3355Training provided.Bilingual ministers

greatly needed.

Mission San Luis Rey Parish

From its beginnings, our Parish has been blessed with a diverse

and multicultural population in the San Luis Rey Valley of

Oceanside, California. Staffed by Franciscan priests and brothers

of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM) of Santa Barbara

Province, our hope is that you will find our parish a place of

welcome, peace and friendship.

Clare’s spirituality emphasized living the gospel life. She wrote that to know Christ,

"Gaze upon Him, Consider Him, Contemplate Him, As you desire to imitate Him".

“Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide

money bags for yourselves that do not

wear out…”Luke 12:32-48

Call Marta: 760-724-7393

Thank you for your weekly

donationto our parish.

Your parish relies on

your generous donationsto support

ourChurch and ministries.

“(Gather)…an inexhaustible treasure in

heaven that no thief can reach

nor moth destroy.”Luke 12:32-48

.When praying or reading the scriptures, Clare says:“Gaze upon Him, Consider Him, Contemplate Him,

as you desire to imitate Him.”

Bible StudyThe BeatitudesA close look at this most beautiful and profound teaching from the Lord.

Join Joe SimmsThursday September 5th

9:30am, Parish Center Rm #5 and

Thursday September 12th

9:30am, Parish Center Rm #5

Classes are free of charge.Please bring your bible, paper, pen.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION

Kindergarten thru 8th GradeJuly 2 through September 8th ·  

Registration will be available in the Parish Office, by mail

in form or online with QPAY.Go to sanluisreyparish.org

Old Mission Montessori School

The Old Mission Montessori School

provides a Catholic-Montessori education for children of varied social,

economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Office (760)757-3232. 

“For where your treasure is, there

also will your heart be.“Luke 12:32-48

St. Clare is often portrayed in pictures with the Blessed Sacrament. She is known for her devotion to

the Eucharist, saying: “Love Him totally, who gave Himself totally for our love.”

Invite Someone New to Serve With You!Invite Someone New to Serve With You!

The Six Communities of Mission San Luis Rey

Franciscan Friars of Old Mission San Luis Rey

 Like his original followers,

Franciscans today are called to be persons of prayer involved in

a variety of ministries. A Community of Franciscan Friars call the Old Mission home with some working in the Parish, the

Old Mission, the Franciscan School of Theology and the Cemetery, while others are

retired. 

"You also must be prepared, for at an

hour you do not expect,

the Son of Man will come.”Luke 12:32-48

For the Latest News and FeaturesFor the Latest News and FeaturesPlease join us on our parish website:

www.sanluisreyparish.org

We’re also on Facebook! On Facebook, just type

Mission San Luis Rey Parish into “search” to

find our page.

For updates on “Twitter”, join us at

http://twitter.com/mslrp

A woman of courage, conviction and all consuming love for the Lord, the Sisters of St. Clare continue to follow St. Clare’s way of life. St. Clare’s generosity

and love echo in the lives of the women who live and work as Poor Clare’s today.

For more information, go to:http://poorclare.org/

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

Do you have someone in your life who is unable to come to

church? Does he/she need

communion brought home?

If yes, please call the parish office at 760-757-3250

toarrange for a visit from one of our

Sick and Homebound Ministers.

"Much will be required of the person entrusted

with much,and still more will be

demanded of the person entrusted with more.”Luke 12:32-48

Franciscan School of Theology

FST is a Roman Catholic graduate theological school, owned and

operated by the Province of Saint Barbara of the Order of Friars Minor. Rooted in 800 years of

Franciscan tradition, FST is a place where the issues and concerns of society intersect with theological

education. Classes begin inSeptember. Apply today at fst.edu