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Sa n R a f a e l Catholic Church
17252 Bernardo Center Drive San Diego, CA 92128 Phone (858)487-4314 Fax (858)487-1498
www.sanrafael-sandiego.myownparish.com
November 13, 2011
MSGR. DENNIS L. MIKULANIS, PASTOR
Deacon Ward Thompson, Pastoral Assistant Msgr. William Cuddihy, Sunday Celebrant
Deacon Len Vaillancourt Fr. John Proctor, J.C.L., Sunday Celebrant
Deacon Bernie Yeatts Msgr. Lloyd Bourgeois, Pastor Emeritus
MASS SCHEDULE:
DAILY: Morning Prayer from the Divine Office Monday through Saturday 7:45 a.m.
Mass 8:00 a.m. ~ Rosary immediately following the Mass
Saturday 5:00 p.m. ~ Sunday 7:30. 9:00. 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon
HOLY HOUR: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FIRST FRIDAY: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 12:00 noon Benediction
FIRST SATURDAY: Devotions after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Also by appointment.
BAPTISM: For information call the parish office at (858)487-4314.
MARRIAGE: Couple must contact the parish office. Please give nine months notice.
33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE SEMPER FI FUND was created a few years ago to
November 13, 2011 provide financial aid to families who cannot afford to come to
the bedside of their wounded warrior loved ones. Over the
past few years literally millions of dollars have been paid out
of the Semper Fi Fund to assist our wounded veterans and
their families. Members of the Knights of Columbus are at
the doors of the church this weekend asking for your donation
to help support the Semper Fi Fund. Thank you for your
generosity.
“Blessed are you who fear the Lord” COLLECTION FOR NATIONAL NEEDS: Next
~ Psalm 128:1a
weekend, November 19-20, has been designated for the 2011
Collection for National Needs. Special envelopes will be
FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. DENNIS
e-mail: frdennis@sanrafaelparish.org
available for the collection which supports the Black and
Indian Mission, the Catholic Home Missions, the Catholic
Although Veteran’s Day was Communication Campaign, the Catholic Campaign for
celebrated this past Friday it is good Human Development, and the Catholic University of
and proper that we extend the America.
commemoration through this
weekend. Where would we be today WHAT? IS THE MASS CHANGING? Hold your horses,
without the dedicated service of the keep your shirt on, don’t get tied up in a knot and calm down.
millions of American men and women NO, the Mass is not changing, but the New Roman Missal
who served in the Armed Forces of the United States so that promulgated by the Holy See will show us how some of the
we could enjoy the freedoms we have? When one reads the translations at Mass are changing. Some things might be a bit
history of our country it is amazing that we prevailed in the confusing and awkward at first but nothing earth shattering is
wars our nation has been forced to fight to preserve what we happening. After the wonderful presentation on the changing
as Americans hold so dear. It is only because of the tenacity translation last month by Fr. Steve Malkiewicz many of our
and dedication of those who served and who serve today that parishioners have a clearer understanding of the history of the
the ideals that make this country great have prevailed. War is Mass and the need for a renewal of the language used at
a terrible thing. War is human scandal that should never have Mass. Those who missed the presentation will not be left out
to be fought because every human being is a child of God. in the cold. For the next two Sundays Msgr. Dennis will
However, when some members of the human family take it preach at all of our parish Masses. The first weekend he will
upon themselves to beat up and trample the God given rights speak about the why’s and how’s of the changes. The second
of others then honest people of good faith must step forward weekend the homily time will be used to go over the changes
and put an end to the abuse. Our veterans are the people who in the prayers that will affect those attending Mass. Prayer
have done that and we are grateful for them. To everyone cards will be in all of the pews to help everyone (the priest
who has served in any way in our military, from private included) get used to the new changes.
recruit to four stars on a collar, we owe a huge debt of THANKSGIVING DAY IS NOVEMBER 24,
gratitude. one week from this coming Thursday. Please plan
As most people know Veteran’s Day was originally to join us for our beautiful Thanksgiving Day
known as Armistice Day because it was at the 11th hour of the Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. A food collection for the
11th day of the 11th month of 1918 that World War I, the poor will be held on Thanksgiving Day, sponsored by our St.
greatest human conflict known up until that time in history, Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring your offering of non-
came to an end. It ended with the hope that humanity would perishable food items to the church meeting room before
never again have to face such an evil challenge but history Mass. The food will be distributed the next day by local
has proven that not to be the case. There are simply too many agencies such as North County Interfaith to those in need.
people in the world who take it upon themselves to trample
on those with whom they disagree to allow us at this point to WHAT IS GOD’S DREAM FOR YOUR LIFE? This
lay down weapons for defense and embrace one another with important question, and many more, are addressed in the new
open arms. It should be our constant prayer that God’s peace book Rediscover Catholicism, A Spiritual Guide to Living
come upon the world and human beings see each other as with Passion and Purpose, by Matthew Kelly, New York
they are: brothers and sisters of a common God. Think about Times bestselling author of The Rhythm of Life. This book’s
it: The earth is one small globe circling the sun which is but normal retail price is $17.95. Our parish is able to purchase
one star in the Milky Way which is just one galaxy out of this book at a heavily discounted price, and make them
infinite billions in the universe. Isn’t it time we paid attention available to you at a cost of only $5.00 per copy. Copies are
to God and put an end to human conflict? available for purchase in the vestibule of the church. If you
Until such time as we can all get along with one are interested in participating in a discussion group on the
another we need guards on the city walls and our veterans are content of this book, please contact Sr. Michele at
those guards. Thank a veteran for the service he or she has (858)4874313, ext. 1224 or adulted@sanrafaelparish.org.
performed on our behalf and pray for those who serve today Rediscover Catholicism!
that they will be kept safe in the performance of their duties.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS
Today: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128;
1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] Sunday, 11/13: 7:30 a.m. Julita Beltran Acda RIP
Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; 9:00 a.m. Pro Populo
Lk 18:35-43 10:30 a.m. Eugene Capuozzo RIP
Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10 12:00 p.m. Bill Wilkie Int.
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44 Monday, 11/14: 8:00 a.m. Ta-Jie Kuo RIP
Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19:45-48 or (for Tessa Cimino RIP
the memorial of the Dedication)
Tuesday, 11/15: 8:00 a.m. Julita Beltran Acda RIP
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Mt 14:22-23
Ladies’ Guild Int.
Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, Wednesday, 11/16: 8:00 a.m. Howard Phillips RIP
28; Mt 25:31-46 Sam Savaso RIP
Thursday, 11/17: 8:00 a.m. Libbie Tejcek RIP
Jerry Napierala RIP
Friday, 11/18: 8:00 a.m. Alice Dewer RIP
Mary Lou Shields RIP
SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Saturday, 11/19: 8:00 a.m. Cecilia Hoang RIP
Sunday: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Agnes Bartley RIP
Tuesday: St. Albert the Great
Wednesday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Sunday, 11/20: 7:30 a.m. B. John & Jean Bulat RIP
Thursday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary 9:00 a.m. Pro Populo
Friday: Dedication of the Basilicas of the Apostles 10:30 a.m. Richard Eberhardt RIP
Peter and Paul in Rome; 12:00 p.m. Victor Lara RIP
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
Allanah, Angela Aloisi, Luke B., Deborah Barnes, Cheryl
Bartelts, Ben, Betty Jane, Brendan Boyle, Bud, Cecilia
Burr, Michael and Jane Ellen Burr, Nancy Clarke, Colleen
and Cameron, Hilda Connaway, Lillian Connole, Lydia Cornel,
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Barbara Crouch, Jeanne Cutcher, John David and Family, Denise,
Sr. Joan Derry, Alex Diebolt, Audrey Dizon, Don, Dick Douville,
Helen Dussault, Einar Einarson, Erik, Esther, Karen Fieri, Geena,
June Gilbert, Arturio Guerra, Robin Hall, Greg Hammond, Molly
Harrington, Taylor Heide, David Hendry and Family, Heather and
Madlyn Hurley, The Imandoust Family, Jamie, Sonny Kosue,
Kathryn, Kelly, Sherwin Kimble, Sue Kloby, Louis, Karen and
Kevin Kreuzer, Kyle Kristoff, Lacey D., Al and Alice Lisi, Herman
“Lue” and Katherine Luebbert, James Patrick Lydon, Martha Lyles,
Nancy McIntyre, Marilyn, Alexander Mest, Danielle Michalik, Kay
Michalik, Mike, Eddie, Elizabeth and Rosemarie Mosler, Lelle
Pendleton, Colleen Phelan, Judy Porzak, Janet Provino, Ed Pugh,
Jeanne Riegel, Tim Rice, Pat Rich, Robert, Ryan, Ryan Sales,
Dorothy Savaso, Shirley Shinyama, Regina Shonk, the Solomon
Family, Janice Soper, David Smith, Sandy Smith, John Steele,
Florine Still, Joan Strohm, Suzanne Suarez, Theresa, Adam Thomas,
Fran Thomas, Leonila Tomacruz, Eva Toth, Alessandra Vaughn,
Gospel: Mt 25:14-30 Christian Villacorte, Joe Vitale, Marie Walker, Walt Walker, Dianne
Wilkins, Marie Wilson, The Wimsatt Family, the Wood Family,
Theme: Using our gifts for the Reign of God. Msgr. John Woolsey and Chandler Wyman.
We are happy to list parishioner’s names who request our prayers in
Question for Children: the bulletin. However, we have had trouble in keeping the list up-to-
How can I use my “talents” to help people in need? date. Many people forget to let us know when to take a name off the
list and, as a result, our list becomes HUGE and outdated. We will
list names for prayer requests for one month. After the last Sunday
Question for Youth and Adults: of the month the names on the list will be taken off and a new
How are you using your own gifts to enrich the reign of God? prayer request list will be published the first Sunday of the month.
If someone wishes to have a name remembered again, the name must
be re-submitted to the office. This will assure that we keep an up-to-
date list and help make the list more readable.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2nd Year Candidates:
e-mail: Maria Yam religioused@sanrafaelparish.org November 13 – Confirmation Session. All youth meet in
(858)487-4314, ext. 1202 room D from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
e-mail: Sister Laura reled.sisterlaura@sanrafaelparish.org November 20 – No classes.
(858)487-4314, ext. 1216 November 27 – No classes.
GRADES PRE-K – 5: 3rd Year Candidates:
November 13 – Confirmation session. All youth meet in
NOVEMBER FAMILY SERVICE PROJECTS:
room F from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Food Drive for Thanksgiving Meal-in-a-Bag: Shop with November 20 – No classes.
your families and bring your donations to your classroom November 27 – No classes.
between Monday, November 7 through Wednesday,
November 16. Senior Spirit Group:
Change –Out Missals in the Church Sanctuary: Saturday, November 20 – Confirmed High School Seniors are invited
November 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Contact Jackie Phanco at to join us in the Youth Center from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
(858)487-4314, ext. 1227.
If your family is interested in participating in these activities, please YOUTH EVENTS:
contact Bernadette DeGuzman at deguzmanb@rocketmail.com. *For permission slips and more information visit our youth ministry website!
TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN LOCK-IN: November 18-19; 7:00 p.m.
GRADES 1-5: who signed-up for the to 7:00 a.m. in the Youth Center. We
Christmas Pageant in the church and the will have a variety of activities and
parish center, you will soon be contacted games all night... YES - ALL NIGHT!!!!
regarding rehearsals. Please save these dates – December 4, You may bring a sleeping bag if you wish, but sleep is not
11 and 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. - on your calendars! mandatory. Cost is $5. Family and friends are welcome to
join us too!
MIDDLE GRADES 6-8:
MIDDLE GRADES THANKSGIVING SERVICE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
PROJECT: If you took one of the paper grocery bags last
weekend for the Middle Grades Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag For information on activities occurring around the Diocese go to
service project, please turn your filled bag in before one of www.yamsd.com or contact Carrie Giebel at cgiebel@diocese-
the Masses this weekend. If you forgot your filled bag today, sdiego.org.
you can drop it off at the Religious Education office by
Wednesday, November 16. Contact Susan Sullivan at “THEOLOGY ON TAP:” Come join other
susans327@sbcglobal.net or (858)675-0581 with any single and married Catholic young adults (ages
questions. Thank you for helping our students support local 18-39) November 14 and 21 for food,
families in need this Thanksgiving! fellowship, and dynamic speakers in November
at John Paul the Great Catholic University,
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY 10174 Old Grove Road, San Diego, CA, 92131. Have dinner
e-mail: youthministry@sanrafaelparish.org (pizza, salad and drinks for $6) from 7:00-7:30 p.m; then hear
(858)487-4314, ext. 1217 the speaker from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Come grow in your faith
Youth Ministry Website: http://sanrafaelyouth.org and meet some other faith filled young adult Catholics!
YOUTH MINISTRY SERVICE DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT
PROJECTS: Migrant Mass Childcare, CHRISTMAS PARTY: Come join 200+
November 26, 6:45-8:00 p.m. in the single and married Catholic young adults
church meeting room. If you would (ages 21-39) for food, music, and dancing
like to participate in any of these projects please contact the on Saturday, December 3, from 7:00-
Youth Office. Many of the projects limit the number of 11:00 p.m. at All Hallows Parish Hall, 6602 La Jolla Scenic
participants, please do not show up for a project unless you Drive, La Jolla. There will be a catered dinner, DJ, dancing
have received a phone call confirming available space. and a cash bar. Dress is cocktail attire. ID’s required to get
in. Please bring an unwrapped toy for a child in an
CONFIRMATION PREP & SPIRIT GROUPS orphanage in Mexico. To purchase your $25 ticket go to
1st Year Candidates: www.yamsd.org.
November 13 – Spirit Groups meet from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in
YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES: Young married couples
your class rooms.
in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to Mass, dinner and an
Gutierrez/Zimmermann – Room H
enrichment discussion at St. Brigid Church in Pacific Beach
Eusebio/Takamori – Room G
on Sunday, November 20. Mass starts at 5:50 p.m., with
Hartford/Howard – Room J
dinner and a discussion following at 6:30 p.m. that will
November 20 – No classes.
enrich your marriage. St. Brigid is located at 4735 Cass
November 27 – Spirit Groups meet from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in
Street, San Diego, CA 92109. Contact Brad and Maria Fox at
your class rooms.
(858)731-6832.
ADULT EDUCATION available on the lime green clipboard on the ledge behind the
e-mail: adulted@sanrafaelparish.org (858)487-4314, ext. 1224 cry room. Or, you can e-mail May Pidding at
may.pidding@gmail.com if you forget to sign up at church.
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Please leave your phone number so we can call to remind
OF ADULTS): Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. you. Please to be sure to wear appropriate church attire.
Sessions are held in the Religious Education
building, Classroom 7 (upstairs). For further DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER
information call Bill Phillips at (858)674-4824 or the Adult THAT IS IN THE HOSPITAL OR
Education Office at (858)674-1145. HOMEBOUND? Parishioners who have
recently been in the hospital and are unable to attend Mass or
OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDY: homebound members who wish to receive Communion may
Tuesday mornings, 9:00-10:15 a.m. contact the parish office at (858)487-4314 to leave your
Meeting Rooms H & I (will not meet November 15) contact name, address and phone number to request San
Rafael Ministers to the Homebound bring Communion. You
LECTIONARY BASED BIBLE STUDY: need not be on the list indefinitely, only until you are able to
Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m. return to regular Mass attendance.
Meeting Rooms H & I
“MASS TAXI:” If you need a ride to Mass or can
“REDISCOVERING CATHOLICISM:” We provide a ride for someone in your neighborhood,
have heard many comments about the please call Ron or Maryann Lorenz at (858)485-
Rediscovering Catholicism book that is 6696, or e-mail rm@rmlorenz.com. If you need a
currently on sale in the church foyer and have ride, please try to give as much notice as you can.
ordered more copies for those who did not get
one. In fact, some have given theirs to a family member to MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES
read. Several have asked about getting together to discuss the e-mail: choir@sanrafaelparish.org (858)487-4314, ext. 1225
book and how it affects out life. If you are interested in
participating in a series of discussion on this book, please SUNG CONTEMPLATIVE ROSARY ~ ADVENT: All
contact the Adult Education Office at (858)674-1145. are welcome to attend and participate in the Sung
Contemplative Rosary for Advent, focusing on the Infancy
COUPLES BIBLE STUDY
Narratives of the Life of Christ through the medium of song
“First Letter of John,” taught by Chris O’Donnell
and icons depicting the "Joyful Mysteries" of the Rosary.
Saturdays, January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18,
Join our special "Rosary Choir" at 7:00 p.m. on Friday,
March 3, 17 & 31, April 14
December 2, in the Church Sanctuary. For information call
6:30-8:30 p.m., Meeting Rooms D & E
(858)487-4314, ext. 1225.
Registration: E-mail eilin@cox.net or call 858-312-6040
2012 TOUR OF SOUTHERN
Childcare: $40 per family for all 8 sessions (space is limited,
ITALY & SICILY: Those who are
and reservations are required.) Please bring Catholic Bible
interested in joining the “Festival
(New American Bible, Revised Standard Version) or
Choir” on their Summer 2012 Tour
Jerusalem/New Jerusalem Bible and a copy of the Catechism
of Southern Italy & Sicily, are
of the Catholic Church.
invited to attend an “Interest
Meeting” on Sunday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the
LITURGY MINISTRIES parish center. The tour is scheduled through Collette
CURRENT SCHEDULES for lectors, Eucharistic ministers, greeters
World-Wide Travel and their representative will be on hand
and altar servers can be found on our parish website on the “Bulletin” page. to present a video program as well as answer questions,
The most recent parish bulletin is also located on that page, as well as explain travel details, pricing, etc. Light refreshments will be
ministry council meeting minutes, event fliers and registration forms. offered. Singers are needed, and non-singers are welcome as
well. The 12-day tour will begin in Palermo, visiting many
GREETERS DESPERATELY NEEDED: historic and religious sights of Sicily (Agrigento, Catania, Mt.
We need your help at the 12:00 noon Mass! Etna) and will then travel to visit cities in Southern Italy
You are already here at Mass anyway, so why (Alberobello, Taranto, Materna, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast,
not become a greeter? It only requires that you Sorrento). The tour will end in Rome with 5-day extensions
arrive 15 or 20 minutes before Mass to greet available for those who wish to remain in the Eternal City for
your fellow parishioners and another 5 minutes after Mass to more sight-seeing opportunities on their own.
hand out bulletins. You will enjoy being sociable and all will
enjoy your smile. Please call Noel Antoff, Greeter Dates: July 12-23, 2012
Coordinator, at (858)524-6313. Cost: $4,349/person, double occupancy (includes all air,
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BRING UP THE OFFERTORY hotel and land transportation as well as 17 meals en route.)
ON CHRISTMAS? Are you celebrating an anniversary, Credit offered for early-bird booking.
birthday or have always wanted to bring up the Gifts of Bread
and Wine? Sign-up sheets to do so through January are Information: Therese Bulat, “Festival Choir” Director
(858) 487-4314, ext. 1225
MINISTRY NEWS IN OUR COMMUNITY
SEMPER FI COLLECTION: This weekend COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING
after all Masses, the Knights of Columbus will be SERVICE: Poway Interfaith Team’s Fourth
accepting donations on behalf of the Semper Fi Annual will host their All Faith Thanksgiving
Injured Marines Fund. This organization Service, “Prayers of Thanksgiving,
provides financial support to wounded and injured Marines Recognizing the Blessings of Life,” on Thursday, November
and their families as they deal with the long term needs of 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day
recovery. Please make your checks out to “Semper Fi Fund” Saints, 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego, 92128.
or “Semper Fi Injured Marines Fund.” If giving later in the For additional information please call (858)487-8885 or visit
week is more convenient, please contact Grand Knight Mark www.powayinterfaithteam.com.
Rahall at (858)376-7141, or any parish Knight. Thank you.
DETENTION MINISTRY: Volunteers are requested to
RELIGIOUS CHRISTMAS CARDS from the help serve the inmates in detention facilities. Can you find a
Knights of Columbus are available for purchase couple hours a week or even once a month to serve on a
either outside the church or in the hall after most ministry team and pray, read scripture and facilitate
Sunday Masses. Be sure to stop and see the discussion with Catholic inmates? Please explore this
excellent selection, and remember to "Keep Christ in opportunity to help others and deepen your own relationship
Christmas." with God. Visit www.diocese-sdiego.org/restore and or call
the Diocesan Restorative Justice Office at (858)490-8375.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Join us Monday, November
14, in the parish center at 7:00 p.m. for our program titled PRO-LIFE CORNER
“Wear What Looks Great for You.” Our presenter will be E-mail: mkyd1@san.rr.com
Sharon Papike, a design stylist. At an early age, Sharon
realized that her creative instincts could be met in the LIFE WALK 2011: Many thanks to all of you
arrangement of fabrics, embellishments, colors and who participated in the Life Walk or sponsored
silhouettes. Her intense love of clothing design has one of the San Rafael Walkers. We were able to
developed into a lifelong career. If you feel good about raise $7,000 for Life Perspective's educational
yourself, but would like an updated look, you will feel outreach on life issues, a record for San Rafael! Great job!
blessed once you hear Sharon’s extraordinary stories of the SPIRITUAL ADOPTION BIRTHDAY PARTY: Our
wonderful women who have inspired her collection. All are spiritually adopted children are now approaching their ninth
welcome to attend this informative meeting. If you have month of life and we will soon be welcoming them into the
questions call Mary Ellen Stampfli at (858)487-4135. world. Please keep up your daily prayers for their health and
the health of their mothers. Be sure to mark your calendar for
THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will meet our birthday party to celebrate the birth of our babies on
Monday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. Our regular monthly Saturday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Center!
collection will be held the weekend of November 26-27.
Thank you for your help! JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ON THE DIGNITY OF
HUMAN LIFE! Do you know the difference between
26th ANNUAL SANTA SUNDAY: Parents "active euthanasia," "passive euthanasia," and "assisted
and friends are invited to bring their children to suicide?" Have you and your spouse discussed end-of-life
the Parish Center on Sunday, December 4, for decisions for each other? Did you consider the Catholic
photos with Santa. Photos will be taken of all Church’s teachings to help you make those decisions? Come
children (and the “young at heart”) and will be to a meeting of the Pro-Life Committee of San Rafael to learn
provided FREE to all – compliments of the Men’s Club. more about these important issues. Contact Margot Kyd at
PARENTS NOTE: Group and individual photos will also be mkyd1@san.rr.com or call (858)485-9818 for the next
taken of each Sunday school class on December 4. Due to scheduled meeting date.
the universal response and attendance by our parish families,
volunteer Santa helpers are needed on December 3 and 4 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Want to Start the New Year
to assist Santa with the children, candy canes and crowd fresh? Put the next Marriage Encounter Weekend, January
control; photography and providing advice and flyers to 27-29, on your “to do list.” Register at barfive@cox.net or
parents; music/recordings; serve coffee and donuts; and more. call Mike and Anita Barletta at (866)473-7730.
We also will need help in setting up the Parish Center main
hall (erecting and trimming trees, decorating, etc. – on NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES on the
Saturday morning, December 4. Do your part to ensure the “Sympto-thermal method” will be held beginning December
continuing success of this annual parish holiday event that 1 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. A total of four classes are
fosters good will and fellowship for all ages. Contact Bill needed. The remaining classes are scheduled for December
Napier at (858)487-6007 or e-mail bnapier@san.rr.com - and 15, January 12 and February 9). NFP is safe, effective
sign up for a rewarding experience. IT’S FOR THE (99.6%) and inexpensive ($50/couple). The instructors are
CHILDREN. Please join us. Dave and Cheryl Ross. To register please contact
davidandcherylross@gmail.com or call (619)303-5053.
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aby clothes, items and gift cards benefit the
needs of Life Choices Pregnancy Counseling
Center especially during the Christmas Season.
There is a great need for baby and toddler clothes (Size 0 to 4T).
Will you be their Santa Claus? Can you help? To participate,
please take a bootie from the Christmas tree. Items will be
accepted in the church foyer near the Christmas tree during the
month of December.
MINISTRY MEETING CALENDAR PARISH FINANCES
e-mail: bookkeeper@sanrafaelparish.org
AA Meetings (Men only): Mondays, 12:00 noon, Rooms H-I
AA Meetings: Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Rooms H-I The net amount needed each week for the
Babysitting for children up to 3 years of age is available in the maintenance and ministry of the parish (taxes,
church meeting room Sunday during 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Masses. salaries and benefits for our workers, utilities,
Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County: For meeting
religious education subsidy, repairs and
times, events and locations call parishioner, Agnes Kopacz, at
(858)592-6734. ongoing maintenance): $28,500
Centering Prayer: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Blessed Sacrament
Chapel. Call Audrey Spindler, (858)740-9055. Amount received in last Sunday’s offering: $29,972
Choir for 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass: Rehearsals September through
mid-June on Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Music Room. SUNDAY ENVELOPES: All registered
Choir for 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon Masses: Rehearsals on families in San Rafael Parish should receive a
Thursdays, 6:45-8:00 p.m., Music Room. supply of Sunday offertory envelopes every two
Co-workers of Blessed Mother Teresa: Watch the bulletin for months (unless you are making your
activities.
contributions electronically). Please be sure to use those
Ecumenical/Interreligious Ministry: Please watch the bulletin for
upcoming events. envelopes for all cash or check donations, and to insure
Heart to Heart Project: 1st Monday of each month, 5:30-6:30 getting credit for your donations, indicate the amount of your
p.m., Rm. G gift on the front of the envelope. Also, please do not use
Knights of Columbus, Valley of the Angels Council #9710: 1st & staples, glue or scotch tape on them. Thank you!
3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Rooms D-E
4th Degree Knights of Columbus: Fr. Joseph T. O’Callahan SIGN-UP OR RE-REGISTER NOW!
Assembly, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Rooms D-E RALPHS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Marriage Encounter Community: 2nd Saturday of month, 6:30 Participant registration for the new term began September 1.
p.m. Call John & Barbara Bertrand at (858)674-4128.
Men’s Club: Meets as announced in bulletin. 1. All of our parishioners who were enrolled in the
Migrant Mass: Spanish Mass on the 4th Saturday of each month, Ralphs Community Contribution Program only
7:00 p.m., Babysitting available. remained active until August 31, 2011.
Ministry Council: Next meeting November 28, 7:00, Rooms H-I
Mother’s Spirituality Group: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Room 4. 2. Parishioners who wish to participate will be required
Childcare available in room 3. to register or re-register for the new term at
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Room 5 www.Ralphs.com or by using the scanbar letter at
Pro-Life: 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Room C the register.
Resurrection Choir: Available as needed for funerals and memorial
Masses. Contact the parish office. 3. If you received a scan bar letter last year, it is still
St. Vincent de Paul: Meets the 3rd Monday before the 4th Sunday of good and can be used this year.
each month, 7:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms H-I 4. Even if you registered as recently as June or July
Women’s Fellowship: 2nd Monday of month, 7:00 p.m., Room F 2011, you will be required to register again.
Yarn Ministry: Meets Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Fridays,
1:00-3:00 p.m. in the church meeting room 5. This notice does not apply to participants of the
Food 4 Less/Foods Co Community Rewards
program.
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
E-mail: office@sanrafaelparish.org IF YOU SHOP AT VON’S:
Phone: (858)487-4314, Fax (858)487-1498
1. All of our members who are currently enrolled in the
eScrip Program with their Von’s card will remain
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE:
active until November 1, 2011.
November 27, 2011 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Bulletin: 2. If you already are a participant, you will be required
Announcements must be received by the parish to re-register for the new term at www.escrip.com
office no later than Tuesday, November 15, or by completing and mailing in the postcard that
at 9:00 a.m. was included with your most recent eScrip
CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help magazine.
during various parish events. Must be a registered
parishioner, age 18 years and older, and willing to complete a ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH?
background screening (required by the Diocese of San If so, please take the time to register and
Diego). If interested, please call Cheryl in the parish office at let us know you’re here. Parish
(858)487-4314, ext. 1226. Many events are volunteer (non- registration forms can be found in the
paid), but some are paid by the ministry hosting the event. vestibule of the church. You can fill one out and drop in the
Those who complete the screening process will be placed on box provided or mail it in or bring it by the office yourself or
a call list to be used when services are needed. drop it in the offering basket. By the way – THANKS for
joining us! We’re awfully glad you’re here!
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PARISH DIRECTORY
Eucharistic Ministers:
PARISH STAFF Lucille Tejcek (858)487-4038
Pastor: “Evenings for the Engaged:”
Msgr. Dennis L. Mikulanis (858)487-4314 ext. 1214 Bill/Terri Thinnes (858)487-9719
Pastoral Assistant: Greeter Ministry:
Deacon Ward Thompson (858)487-4314 ext. 1211 Noel Antoff (858)524-6313
Deacons: Handbell Choir:
Deacon Ward Thompson (858)487-4314 ext. 1211 Kathleen Sand (858)487-3814
Deacon Len Vaillancourt (858)487-4314 Nicholas Heye (760)745-9672
Deacon Bernard Yeatts (858)487-4314 “Heart-to-Heart” Uganda Project:
Business Manager: Laurie Salts (858)592-9944
Deacon Ward Thompson (858)487-4314 ext. 1211 Knights of Columbus #9710: gk@valleyoftheangels.org
Bookkeeper: Grand Knight Mark Rahall (858)376-7141
Maria Calhoun (858)487-4314 ext. 1212 Knights of Columbus Fr. Joseph T O'Callahan
Office Manager: Assembly:
Cheryl Danzl (858)487-4314 ext. 1226 Faithful Navigator Pablo Sacro (858)382-5849
Parish Secretary (M/W/F): Lector Ministers:
Therese Bulat (858)487-4314 ext. 1201 Deacon Ward Thompson (858)487-4314 ext. 1211
Receptionist: Marriage Encounter:
Molly Clarke (858)487-4314 ext. 1201 John & Barbara Bertrand (858)674-4128
Wedding Coordinator, Sacristan, & Altar Servers: Mass Taxi:
Jackie Phanco (858)487-4314 ext. 1227 Ron or Maryann Lorenz (858)485-6696
Funeral Coordinator: Men’s Club:
Deacon Len Vaillancourt (858)487-4314 Kevin Cole (858)485-9206
Director of Music: Migrant Ministry:
Therese Bulat (858)487-4314 ext. 1225 Maria Yam (858)487-0491
Contemporary Choir Director: Ministry Council:
Emanuele Venturella (858)487-4314 ext. 1228 Ken Malubay (858)716-2057
Organist: Mother’s Spirituality Group:
Jim Thompson (858)487-4314 ext. 1228 Bev Rossio (858)487-3070
Evangelization & Adult Education: Parish Health Ministry:
Sister Michele McQueeney, OSF (858)487-4314 ext. 1224 Contact parish office (858)487-4314
Director of Religious Education: Preschool Coordinator:
Sister Laura J. Abat, OSF (858)487-4314 ext. 1216 Kathy Galler (858)451-6335
Religious Education Secretary: Pro-Life Coordinator:
Maria Yam (858)487-4314 ext. 1202 Margot Kyd (858)485-9818
Youth Ministry Coordinator: RCIA Coordinators:
Lailani Gachalian (858)487-4314 ext. 1217 Bill & Mary Phillips (858)674-4824
Retrouvaille:
MINISTRIES & GROUPS: Win & Kathy Deen (619)443-0703
AA (858)674-6883 Serra Club:
AA (Men’s Only Group) (858)484-2777 Dave Keeney (858)487-6674
Alanon (760)739-9063 Social Action Ministries:
Bereavement Support Group: Vicki Haney (858)487-2149
Deacon Ward Thompson (858)487-4314 ext. 1211 Social Interests Ministry:
Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County: Lynn Leclercq (858) 592-0527 or (858)922-0874
Agnes Kopacz (858)592-6734 Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
Communion to the Homebound: Bill McCarthy (858)674-4945
Mary Ann Russo (858)382-8830 Usher Ministry:
Contemplative Prayer Group: Jerry Antoff (858)524-6313
Audrey A. Spindler (858)740-9055 Welcoming Committee:
Co-Workers of Blessed Teresa: Lea Gomez (858)487-2834
Robert & Rosa Santos (858)613-1078 Women’s Fellowship:
Disability Facilitator: Evone King (858)487-3714
Paul Stempel (760)536-3376 Mary Van Hee (858)674-1242
Ecumenical/Interreligious: Yarn Ministry Coordinators:
Patty Ann Born (858)451-0135 Vicki Haney (858)487-2149
Engaged Encounter: Susan Van Winkle (858)451-5571
Chris & Julie Moreau (619)729-5354 Young Adults: sryoungadults@gmail.com
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