Faith Community of

Mission San Luis Rey

March ~ April 2014

La Comunidad de San Luis Rey

Getting to Know the Retreat Center

Our vision at the Retreat Center is to open the minds and hearts of people who come here to the possibilities for learning and experiencing the Franciscan Way of being in the world.
The Retreat Center team ensures guests enjoy their stay. Joan Loyek is the go-to person for everything from making sure our meeting spaces get setup and meals are served. Kaitlin Bandy, our Executive Chef, and her team makes sure the meals are hot and delicious. Ariana Quintero, in the front office, keeps us cool. Always calm and patient, Ariana meets people at the desk, answers phone calls, and assists us greatly. Kathryn Causee manages the outside groups renting our center for meetings and retreats. Pat Julian manages the programs and retreats the Mission puts on for the community. Our teamwork reminds us of the story about two men riding through dense forest at a fair clip, each on a different path. In one instant they almost collide. One calls out to the other, Where are you going for heavens sake? St. Francis calls back, Id go anywhere for heavens sake. Thats us. Wed go anywhere and do anything for heavens sake, for our guests sake. There are many opportunities for you and your loved ones to enjoy the Retreat Center. We welcome high schools, 12-step groups, parish groups, and most any non-profit organization. Consider hosting your next meeting or retreat at the center. Or, you might want to spend a night away from it all on a Private Retreat. If you cant spend a night, you are welcome to join us on a Quiet Monday. Spiritual Direction is also available. Please call for more information and to set an appointment. For Lent, we are offering a Mini-Retreat on Ash Wednesday with Fr. Larry Dolan, OFM. The Triduum Retreat for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday is with Fr. Matt Tumulty, OFM; overnight and commuter options are available. We hope you come see us soon! Paz Y Bien, Pat Julian, Director of Sponsored Retreats/Programs (760) 757-3659, ext. 123 ~ email: pat@sanluisrey.org

Franciscan School of Theology

Beyond Junpero Serra: Where Do Franciscans Fit in U.S. History?
A Lecture Series at FST with Fr. Jack Clark Robinson, O.F.M. Lasuen Room, 7-9pm on Friday evening & 9am-noon on Saturday March 21-22: Where Did All Those People Come From?
How did Catholics get to be the single largest religious group in the United States by the 1840s? Forget getting people to Church, how do you get the Church to the people? Irish, German, Polish, and Italian Immigrants, while the Mexicans were already here!

April 11-12: What Did Franciscans Do Once They Got Here?

Ministry of Word and Sacrament - Schools and Hospitals Art and Music - Charity and Justice-Social Service Ministry

Suggested donations: $50pp per weekend; $130pp for entire series; $25pp for an individual lecture.
Fr. Jack Clark Robinson, O.F.M. will explore these and other topics regarding the history of the presence of Franciscan missionaries, men and women throughout United States history, beginning with an overview of how Franciscans came to be missionaries. Fr. Jack has been teaching young Franciscans for almost thirty years and currently serves as President of the Academy of American Franciscan History and teaches part-time at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in American History from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

FST Summer Institute to Focus on Pope Francis

A Pope Named FrancisA New Vision for the Church is the topic for the third annual Summer Institute at Old Mission Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA) set for July 27 through August 1, 2014. The five-day workshop is hosted by the Franciscan School of Theology (FST) at the Mission Sana Barbara Renewal Center and is open to the public. Scheduled speakers at the Institute include: Father Joseph Chinnici, OFM, President of FST; Brother William Short, OFM, Dean of FST; and Sister Ramona Miller, OSF, immediate past president of the Franciscan Federation and former Director of Spiritual Formation at FST. Per person cost, including registration, course fees, tuition, lodging and meals for the Summer Institute is: Single with private shower: $975; Single with shared shower: $925; Dormitory with shared room: $895; Commuter with meals: $700; and Commuter without meals: $500. According to Fr. Franklin Fong, OFM, the Assistant Director of Development at FST, the Summer Institute is the third such event hosted by the Franciscans since 2012. Fr. Fong said, Our Summer Institute is more than just an academic workshop. Its an opportunity for the faithful laity, as well as priests and members of various religious orders, to further develop their pastoral ministries and deepen their faith journeys all in a picturesque and tranquil environment less than three miles from the Pacific Ocean. Old Mission Santa Barbara Renewal Center is a 60-room facility located on ten acres of landscaped gardens and walking paths on the grounds of Mission Santa Barbara. The retreat center is surrounded by many walking trails, and is located within walking distance to many Santa Barbara museums and gardens. Further information and registration materials for the 2014 Summer Institute may be obtained from Fr. Franklin Fong, OFM 760-547-1800, ext. 201, or by email at ffong@sandiego.edu .

Blessed Sacrament Chapel Dedicated in The Serra Center

By Bill Pinella

A couple of months ago it was a non-descript closet. Today its the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The room is yet another small, but very distinct and important step as the Serra Center continues on its transformation trail from gathering center to the main MSLRP worship area. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be open on weekends and the Blessed Sacrament will be reserved there between Masses. If Lupe Rios was the project manager of this twomonth undertaking then Jenny Flynn was the chief architect. The body of Christ had been in the sacristy, Rios explained. But thats where the priests come to change into their vestments. It needed to be in a holier, more sacred place than that. With his talented eye for design and color, Rios was responsible for painting all the stars on the ceiling. His enthusiasm and leadership were key in moving this project forward, Flynn explained. And the staff from the MSLRP shop who helped prepare the room for painting and installed all the tiles we could not have done this without them. I just let Lupe and Jenny go for it, Father Adrian said after the Sunday blessing, and I dont recall having ever blessed a former closet, he added with a laugh. But its not a closet any longer. They did a very nice job with limited space. Of all the volunteers who helped, Jenny also received help and guidance from Linda Causee. She managed to find us a beautiful and economical wood tabernacle - tabernacles are usually extremely expensive and this wood one fit in beautifully with our designs, Flynn explained. And also the metal baroque crucifix that is hung in the chapel. Linda has been consulted along the way and helped with the initial planning. Rios estimates the entire project cost $2,000. Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved negotiations were made to keep this cost low. If you would like to make a donation to help defray the costs of the project contact Lupe Rios at (760)547-0709. Following is a list of believers who donated their time and talents: Father Adrian Peelo, OFM, Lupe Rios, Jenny Flynn, Linda Causee, Lee Bickford, Javier Figueroa, Fidel Flores, Juan Nava, Lupe Urquidez, Paciano Rivadeneyra, Alice Vitug, Ita-Livi Suarez and Charlene Borromeo.

Calendar of Events, Liturgies, Programs & Retreats

Mens Prayer & Discernment Group. 1st Thurs. of every month from 7-9pm in the Francis Rm, Retreat Center. Men 21+ are welcome to join for Lectio Divina & conversation ending with prayer. Info. email Fr. Adrian: fradrian@sanluisreyparish.org

March
March 3, 10, 24, 31. Quiet Monday. Come and remember the sound of silence. Optional Spiritual Direction available with Pat Julian. 9am-4pm. Fee $25, lunch and private room included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info. March 5. Ash Wednesday Mini-Retreat. With Fr. Larry Dolan, OFM. We will look at perseverance in
faith as presented in Sacred Scriptures and have time to be alone with God who leads us into the desert of lent. Our time together will begin with Mass and the distribution of ashes. 9am-3pm. Fee: $25 pp, light lunch included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info.

Stations of the Cross Via Crucis

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 at: 4:30pm English - Parish Chapel 7pm Spanish - Parish Chapel April 11 at 6pm ~ Multicultural Stations of Cross

March 16-21. Busy Persons Retreat. With Sr. Ingrid Honore-Lallande, CSJ and Pat Julian. A unique commuter retreat with
daily Spiritual Direction; set your own schedule. Mostly free time with two group meetings Sun., March 16 at 6:30pm & Fri., March 21 at 12:30pm. Fee: $50pp for the entire week. No meals. Call (760)757-3659 for more information.

Ash Wednesday Schedule ~ March 5

There will be distribution of Ashes at all services. Distribucin de Cenizas en totas los servicious. 6:30am Distribution of Ashes - Historic Church 7:30am Mass - Serra Center 12pm Noon Mass - Historic Church 5pm (Spanish) Distribucin de Cenizas - Historic Church 6pm Mass - Serra Center 7:30pm Spanish Mass - Serra Center

Communal Lenten Reconciliation Services

Servicios Comunales de Reconciliacion en Cuaresma

All parishioners are encouraged to attend a communal reconciliation service as our parish will not have reconciliation on Saturdays 3/8 - 4/26.

March 7-9. Spring into Serenity Retreat - A Retreat for Women in Al Anon. Come renew, refuel & restore. Fees:
Shared Occupancy $180pp; Private Room $230pp.

March 13. Cooking with Kaitlin: Gastro Pub UK Style. On the menu:
Pimms Cocktail, Lancashire Hotpot, Beef & Guinness Stew, Chicken & Ham Pie, Yorkshire Pudding, Strawberry Trifle and Treacle Tart. 6:30 - 8pm. Fee $40pp, generous sample of each item included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info.

March 10, 6:30pm - St. Mary (Oceanside) March 11, 1pm & 6:30pm - St. Francis (Vista) March 12, 7pm - St. Margaret (Oceanside) March 24, 7pm - Nativity (Rancho Santa Fe) March 30, 4pm - St. Thomas More (Oceanside) April 2, 7pm - St. Patrick (Carlsbad) April 3, 7pm - Mission San Luis Rey Parish April 7, 7pm - St. Elizabeth (Carlsbad) April 8, 7pm - St. John (Encinitas) April 12, 10am - Mission San Luis Rey Parish April 14, 6:30pm - St. Mark (San Marcos) April 15, 6pm - St. Peter (Fallbrook)

For updates visit the Parish website http://www.sanluisreyparish.org,

Calendar of Events, Liturgies, Programs & Retreats

Lenten Retreat at the Parish
Retiro de Cuaresma la Alegria del Evangelio

Palm Sunday
Saturday/Sbado 4/12
5pm - Serra Center 7pm - Espaol, Serra Center

Sunday/Domingo 4/13
7am - Historic Church 8am - Serra Center 10am - Serra Center 12pm - Espaol, Serra Center 5pm - Serra Center 7pm - Espaol, Historic Church

The Joy of the Gospel La Alegra del Evangelio

~ All are Welcome ~ Bienviendos a Todos~
March 10, 11, 12 at 7pm ~ English - Parish Chapel with Abbot Damien Toilolo, OSB, St. Andrew Abbey, Valyermo, CA March 24, 25, 26 at 7pm ~ Spanish/Espaol - Serra Center
con el Sr. Vincente Leal

April 17-19. Triduum Retreat, with Fr.

Matt Tumulty, OFM. Overnight and Commuter Options Available. Holy Thursday, Come and See. Good Friday, Passion of Jesus. Holy Saturday, Jesus Initiator of the Transformation. Fee: Commuter rate per day: $45pp, lunch included. Overnight rate per night: Private $100pp; Shared $85 pp, all meals included. Call (760)757-3659 for info.

March 21. Twilight Retreat. Our Lenten Journey of Faith: Insights from Johns Gospel, with Fr. Michael Guinan, OFM.
Mass: 6pm Historic Church; 6:30pm Dinner; 7:15pm Presentation. Fee: $30, dinner included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info.

The Mass of Lords Supper, Thursday 4/17

Morning Prayer in the Parish Chapel replaces the 7:30am Mass.

March 29. Praise God with Drums & Dancing Emmalyn. Enjoy spirituality through music and graceful
movements. 9am-3pm. Fee: $45 pp, lunch included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info.

7pm - Serra Center, Multicultural

Mass of the Lords Supper with washing of the feet. Misa de la Ultima Cena del Seor con lavado de los pies.

Adoration/ Adoracin - Historic Church

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March 29. 4th Grade Behind the Scenes Tour. Two hour tour
of the Historic Church, museum and grounds especially for 4th grade students and their families. 10am-12pm. Fee: $10 per person or $30 for a family of up 5. The last two tours have sold out; preregistration is encouraged. Register online www.sanluisrey.org or call (760)757-3651, ext. 170.

Liturgy of the Lords Passion, Friday 4/18

Morning Prayer in the Parish Chapel replaces the 7:30am Mass.

12-1pm - Serra Center, English

Passion of the Lord with participation of our students. La Pasin del Seor con la participacin de nuestros estudiantes.

1pm - Serra Center, presented by Fr. Michael Guinan, OFM

A Meditation on the Passion. Meditacin de la Pasin.

3-4pm- Historic Church, Taize: Prayer Around the Cross

Taise: Oracin Alrederdor de la Cruz.

6:30-7:30pm - Va Crucis Jardines del Centro Serra.

7:30pm - Serra Center, Multicultural Celebration of the Passion.
Celebracin multicultural de la Pasin. With Holy Communion. Tendremos Comunin.
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April
April 10. Cooking with Kaitlin: Easter Dinner. On the
Menu: White Peach Bellini Cocktail, Split Pea & Ham Hock Soup, Pomegranate-Jalapeno Glazed Ham, Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese, Sauteed Peas & Pea Shoots with Spring Onions & Mint, & Lemon Turffle Pie. 6:30-8pm. Fee $40pp, generous sample of each item included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info.

Easter Vigil and Eucharist, Saturday 4/19

Morning Prayer in the Parish Chapel replaces the 7:30am Mass. No Sacrament of Reconciliation. No Habr Sacramento de Reconciliacin.

7:30pm - Serra Center, Mass

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Easter Sunday, 4/20

7am, 9am and 11am, English - Serra Center 1pm - Espaol, Serra Center
No 5pm or 7pm

April 14, 21, 28. Quiet Monday. Come and remember

the sound of silence. Optional Spiritual Direction available with Pat Julian. 9am-4pm. Fee $25, lunch and private room included. Call (760)757-3659 for more info.

April 22 - 23. Parish Offices Closed.

the Old Missions website www.sanluisrey.org or consult the Parish bulletin.

St. Clare & Blessed Sacrament Chapels in the Retreat Center

Through a generous gift, the friars reconfigured the old Retreat Center Chapel into two chapels. The St. Clare Chapel and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be utilized by both the Retreat Center and the Franciscan School of Theology. In keeping with the Missions aesthetic, wall motifs from the Historic Church were incorporated into both chapels. Additionally the original chapel doors and stained glass were also utilized.

Peyri Court Update

Peyri Court, located on the west side of the Historic Church, is preparing for repair and renovation. This project has several goals, mainly the repair and restoration of the three historic fountains, the repair of the courtyard floor for safety issues and the repair of the drainage system. Funds for the restoration of the three fountains were generously raised by the Questers. Additional funding for the entire project was provided by the Heritage Ball 2012 committees efforts and we have received funding from a few grants and foundations.

Peyri Court circa 1892 before the first restoration.

We are proceeding through historical reviews and city permitting, continuing to work with architects, historians and other experts to advance this project.

Secular Franciscans - Who are they?

Fresh off of our Epiphany celebration, the San Luis Rey fraternity of Secular Franciscans will begin meeting for mass and communal prayer, in addition to our monthly social gatherings and on-going religious formation. This will begin March 2, 2014. Our fraternity continues to grow, with new and vibrant members seeking to be a part of our family. As a larger group, Secular Franciscans throughout the Southern California region are actively engaging in part of a broader push to Build Family amongst our professed lay brothers and sisters in the Third Order, as well as with the Friars and Poor Clares. Spirit filled individuals interested in being part of Pope Francis call to Wake up the World and bring the Gospel to Life, should contact our Formation Director, Sandy Baden, at 760-305-8984.

Announcing the St. Clare Mausoleum

(Mausoleum: above ground entombment)

Located in the Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery, the St. Clare mausoleum will have only thirty spaces available. Even though construction has not yet started, it is already almost 50% sold out! This small, personal and intimate mausoleum is unlike anything you will find elsewhere; most mausoleums are huge structures that hold hundreds of spaces. Not only is there limited space available for purchase, this mausoleum faces the area known as the Historic Cemetery in the shadow of our 200-year old Church. If you are interested in purchasing a space, please contact the cemetery office for an appointment: 760. 231. 8445, ext. 133 or ext. 139.

S a t u r d ay, M ay 10 t h - O M M S F u n d r a i s e r

Old Mission Montessori School will host its 3rd annual Night at the Mission wine and food tasting event on May 10, 2014 ~ 5-9pm
Held in the private gardens of the Historic Mission, this event features tastings of both international and domestic wines and a food showcase of local restaurants. This year, Night at the Mission will introduce beer tastings! There will also be a large silent auction and live music to complete this pleasant evening. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Purchase tickets at the school from 8:30am-3pm or online at www.omms.ticketbud.com/winetasting. Table sponsorships available: Table of eight $400 & includes a VIP event at 4:30pm.

The Six Communities of Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Parish (760)757-3250 www.sanluisreyparish.org Old Mission Montessori School (760)757-3232 www.omms.org Franciscan Friars of Old Mission San Luis Rey www.sanluisrey.org

OMSLR Retreat Center (760)757-3659 www.sanluisrey.org

OMSLR Cemetery (760)231-8445, ext. 133 www.sanluisrey.org

Franciscan School of Theology www.fst.edu