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

April 8, 2018

Rev. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor Rev. Bill Springer and Rev. Billy Zondler, Associate Pastors

Deacon Ernest Grosso

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 am–4:30 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

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

282 Pledges for a total of $81,086 paid We are most grateful for your generous response. If you have not yet

made your commitment, brochures and pledge cards with envelopes

are available in the Parish Office. We are happy to receive your

commitment either in the collection basket or by mailing it to the

Parish Office or online at www.diocese-sdiego.org. May the Lord

continue to bless our sincere efforts.

Senior Men’s Group—The group meets for lunch

the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lunch takes place

at various restaurants in the nearby area. If you would

like to join this ministry, call Pete Corrao at (619)

582-9386. All senior men are welcome.

Second Sunday of Easter

April 8, 2018

Who indeed is the victor over

the world but the one who

believes that Jesus is the

Son of God? — 1 John 5:5

Upcoming important dates!

Sunday, April 8 - Youth Mass at 5:30

p.m., NO GATHERINGS, Core Team

meeting only

Sunday, April 15 - Regular gathering after 5:30 p.m.

Mass until 8:30 p.m.

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

or youthministry@missionsandiego.org

Adult Confirmation Classes The Mission Parish will offer Adults 18 and older Confirmation

Preparation on Wednesdays, April 18 though May 9 in the

St. Francis Chapel from 7-8pm. If you have been baptized in the

Catholic Church and have received your First Holy Communion,

but for whatever reason never made your Confirmation, you may be

interested in this formation process involving formal instruction and

faith sharing. You should be a registered parishioner, attend weekly

Sunday Mass at the Mission, and have a sense of commitment to your

faith. Interested adults should email Fr. Billy Zondler at

frbilly@missionsandiego.org or call (619) 283-7319.

Members needed - Environment Committee Did you know there is a group that plans and executes

the Liturgical Environment for the Mission Church and

Saint Francis Chapel for the various season of the

Church year? The beautiful purple drapes and the

displays in front of the altars were the work of this

committee. We are looking for new members to join

us. If you have creative ideas, an artistic eye and time,

please contact the Parish Office. All are welcome!

Divine Mercy Sunday

with Fr. Billy Zondler

TODAY, Sunday, April 8

from 2:00 to 3:30pm

St. Therese Parish Church,

6016 Camino Rico, San Diego Join the hundreds of thousands across the world who

have responded to this message of God’s mercy and

have found hope, healing and answers to many prayers.

The Feast of Mercy is a day when we should approach

the Lord with great faith and trust and appreciation.

The Social Action Committee is offering

a workshop on the Pope’s Encyclical

“Laudato Si” “The Care of our Common

Home.” There will be a presentation by Fr.

Emmet Farrell followed by a group discus-

sion on how we can incorporate some of

the suggestions into our daily lives. The workshop will

take place Friday April 13, from 7:00 - 8:30pm in the

California Room. Light refreshments will be served .

Al1 are welcome.

Mission-Aires Meeting and Luncheon

Tuesday, April 17 11:30am in the California Room

$5 Members—$11 Non-Members

Our April 17 meeting will be a celebration of Spring and a ‘Tax

Break’ of $5 for paid members. Non-members will pay the usual

amount of $11. The menu will be picnic-style hamburgers, turkey

burgers, baked beans, macaroni salad, fruit tray and for dessert, cherry

pie and ice cream. Beverages are included. Entertainment planned is

a Service Dog presentation. Please sign up and pay in the Gift Shop

by 1pm Sunday, April 15. Hope to see you all there for a great meal

and fellowship!

AFA Filipino Continental Breakfast

Sunday, April 22, after the 7am and 8am Mass

in the Rose Garden

Join our newest Mission organization for a breakfast of

Assorted Doughnuts, Cheese Balls, Cheese Rolls, Ensemayda

and other great Filipino treats.

AFA Filipino Lunch Combo Sale

Sunday, April 22, after the 10am, 11am and 12pm Mass

in La Sala

The AFA will have on sale Lunch Combos for $5 each

Combo 1—Chicken Adobo, Rice, Pancit, 2 Lumpia

Combo 2— Menudo (Filipino-style), Rice, Pancit, 2 Lumpia

Anyone divorced, widowed or separated can register

now for a “healing beginning” experience weekend

Retreat May 4-6. The weekend focuses on moving

beyond grief in a supportive and caring environment

with others that are going through the same feelings.

The retreat will be held at the Prince of Peace Abbey in

Oceanside, CA. If you know someone experiencing the

pain of grief, beginning experience can help. For more

information call Rose Sheehan at (619) 504-4410 or

Nish Carmedy at (330) 607-8774 (Spanish).

Ushers Needed - Welcome one another, then, as Christ

welcomed you, for the glory of God. – Romans 15:7. Hospitality

meant something to Jesus, it was more than common custom.

Hospitality showed respect for the visitor, it demonstrated the

humility of the host. It avoided the temptation to sneer at the less

fortunate or the less moral. Do you have the heart of an Usher? It is not just

taking up the collection, it is being part of a team here at the Mission that enjoys

serving. Feel called to this ministry? Call Cecil Boyd (619) 203-4309 or the

Parish Office to start helping at your favorite Mass.

Join the Mission Young Adult Group and grow deeper in your faith and

friendships! It’s never too late to join the group. Check the Young Adults

Facebook page for more details or the link on the Mission’s website.

Socials are posted there.

Mission Young Adults

April 11 Bible Study in La Sala 6:15—7:15pm

April 18 Holy Hour with Music in the Mission Church 6:00—7:00pm

April 25 Bible Study in La Sala 6:15—7:15pm

DATE CHANGE DUE TO EASTER Loose Change Collection April 7/8

Benefits Whispering Winds

Family Camp Scholarships

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.

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.

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary

of the Founding of Mission

San Diego with a Pilgrimage Mark your calendar now—

May 14, 2019! Join your

friends on a Pilgrimage in

2019 of several of the Missions

from San Diego to San Fran-

cisco. The tour is 5 nights/6

days and includes many meals, hotels and

sightseeing, all admissions, baggage,

handling. If you are interested in this great

Pilgrimage, call the Parish Office soon.

There are only 40 spots, price is $1499 per

person, double occupancy.

Hurting from abortion? Take the first

step in healing by exploring your feelings

in a safe place, Rachel's Hope Healing

Ministry, small group support session

Saturday, April 14, 11am to 1pm at the

Culture of Life Family Services located at

362 W Avenue, Suite 105, Escondido, CA.

No charge, confidentiality maintained Con-

tact :Leslie Brunolli at (760) 745-2529 or

Patti Smith at (760) 305- 8044 or email

rachelshope@outlook.com.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week—

April 8-14—National Crime Victims’

Rights Week was established in 1981 to

inspire the community, raise awareness of

victims’ rights, and address unmet needs.

Please remember the needs of many crime

victims and survivors, so they are acknowl-

edged and supported by our Church. This

year the Office for Victims of Crime will

commemorate NCVRW observing the

2018 theme, Expand the Circle: Reach all

Victims. The theme emphasizes the impor-

tance of inclusion in victim services. For

more information contact the Diocese of

San Diego Restorative Justice Director,

jwalsh@sdcatholic.org or visit the Califor-

nia Catholic Conference website at http://

www.cacatholic.org/restorejustice/prayer-

and-educational.

Ascension Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council

7902 is having a Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Saturday, May 5 at 11:30

am in their parish hall. Tickets are $25 (no ticket sales at the door), and there will

be a Silent Auction and Raffle prizes. Tickets are available following their April

Masses or at the Parish Office at 11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. during business

hours. Call (858) 279-2735 for ticket information.

Mr/Mrs Alan Adame

Mr/Mrs Ben Aguilar

Jane Astle

Purita Barbar

Gina Barrack

Ruth Baumer

Carlos Becerra

Mr/Mrs William Berry

Mr/Mrs Monte Carson

Hortensia Casillas

Mr/Mrs Ronald Chaquica

Mr/Mrs Fred Heid

Rose Contreras

Mr/Mrs Phil Cox

Dr. Joan Curry

Mr/Mrs Jon Del Mundo

Mr/Mrs Willaim Dorsey

Mr/Mrs Jack Elmore

Julieta Evans

Sue Feeley

Teresa Fuller

April Fung

Mrs James Goodwin

Irene Hart

These parishioners donated for the purchase of our Palm

Sunday, Holy Week and Easter flowers. Thank you.

Mrs. Gerald Head

Harold Hensle

Patricia Herrera

Maribeth Hess

Mr/Mrs Greg Hewett

Mr/Mrs Peter Houben

Mr/Mrs John Kelleher

Mr/Mrs John Kelley

Mr/Mrs Gerald Kelly

Mr/Mrs Bill Koch

Mr/Mrs Kyle Kodra

Carol Law

Julia Magro

Mr/Mrs Harry McGrath

Cresita Morales

Leslie Morgana

Mariann Nagel

Mrs Roy Neill

Mr/Mrs Robert Netwal

Mr/Mrs Robert Pastre

Rita Perez

Anita Pittman

Mr/Mrs John Priff

Mr/Mrs Roy Rainbolt

Elisa Ramirez

Christina Rappin

Mr/Mrs Anthony Ricci

Mr/Mrs Tom Roberts

Art Rocha

Mr/Mrs Arturo Saborio

David/Susan Sandwell

Pietro Sanna

Linda Lloyd

Mr/Mrs Ken Sayles

Jeanne Scroggs

Melanie Seelig

Mr/Mrs Richard Shick

Fred Sidhu

Mr/Mrs Paul Strahn

Angelina Stuart

Ellen Turnley

Mr/Mrs Ervil Valencia

Mr/Mrs Dennis Volpe

Mr/Mrs Ron Weller

Brenda Werner

Mr/Mrs Brian Williams

Mr/Mrs Thomas Wood

ALTAR LINENS GUILD. . . . . . . . . .Peggy Stolberg (619) 203-5871

ALTAR SERVERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Gipson (858) 761-1073

AMERICAN FILIPINO ASSOC.....Emma Pearlman (619) 200-5374

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

DEAF MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Juleson (619) 278-8785

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

HOSPITAL OUTREACH. . . . . . . . . Carmen Falcon (619) 916-8476

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS . . . . . .GK Rafael Ruiz (619) 851-7201

COLUMBIETTES (Auxiliary). . . . Lisa Worthington (619) 871-7044

LECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia McCarron (818) 519-1769

MARTHA AND MARY GUILD . . . . .Karen Rebelo (858) 277-6243

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spanish-speaking—Laura Alcaraz (619) 855-0017

MISSION-AIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Hurteau (619) 280-8074

MOTHERS OF FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . sdmissionmothers@gmail.com

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) 283-7319

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

SENIOR MEN’S GROUP (MMC) . . . . Pete Corrao (619) 582-9386

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE. Mike 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Schartz (303) 717-3708

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 opportunities 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 today.

SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE

It is not often that the author of one of the books of

the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is

writing what he is writing. In this Sunday’s Gospel read-

ing, taken from the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the author

tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that

you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son

of God, and that through this belief you may have life in

his name” (20:31).

The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that

“[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begot-

ten by God” (5:1), what we might refer to as being “born

again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this

Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks

like when believers are born again through faith. J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Apr. 8 Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

Apr. 9 Monday, Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38

Apr. 10 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15

Apr. 11 Wednesday, St. Stanislaus Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Apr. 12 Thursday, Holocaust Remembrance Day Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36

Apr. 13 Friday, St. Martin I Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15

Apr. 14 Saturday Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Apr. 15 Sunday, Third Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48