2. Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Gospel: Take my yoke
upon you and learn from
me, for I am meek
and humble of heart;
(Mt 11:29)
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3. From Our Pastor
Francis had a vision of
Jesus, wounded in hands,
feet, and side,
suffering on a cross.
Reflection by Jack Wintz, OFM,
shared by Fr. Oscar for the next
two weeks.
Art by Piero Casentini

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Children grades 1-6
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass

5. Saint Francis
of Assisi
Lord, make me an
instrument of thy
peace. Where
there is hatred, let
me sow love.
Artist Jen Norton

6. The Sacrament of
Anointing of the
Sick will be offered
within our 4:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass in the
Serra Center.
Saturday, October 7 - 4:00 p.m.

7. STAFF DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Wednesday, October 11
Parish Offices Closed due to a Staff
Day of Recollection. Please pray for
our Parish Staff on this day of
spiritual growth, as they continue to
serve our faith community.

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A Reading From the
Book of Sirach
He protected his people against
brigands and strengthened his
city against the enemy.
(Sir 50:4)

9. Loss of Biodiversity, loss
of a wide range of life, is
getting worse! Scan the
QR code for information
from the National
Institute of Health.
Season of Creation

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A Reading From the Psalms
You, Lord, are my allotted
portion. (Ps 16)

12. The Feast of San Luis Rey Committee
would like to thank all the ministries,
performers, liturgy and clergy, staff, and
especially the volunteers who made
this celebration of our patron saint the
best in years.
Jesus Adame, Chair
Armando Mena, Co-Chair

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A Reading from the Letter of
Paul to the Galatians
Peace and mercy be to all who
follow this rule and to the
Israel of God. (Gal 6:16)

14. JOIN OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL
If you feel called to help shape the
spiritual direction of our Parish and
have fresh ideas to share for the growth
of our Parish Community, we invite you
to consider this opportunity. Details |
Application: Contact Ed Paz (760) 793-
0646 | butchpaz@cox.net.
Application deadline 10/08/23.

15. THE EUCHARIST AND
THE CATECHISM OF
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Monday, Oct. 16th
6:00pm. - St. Francis Hall
Deacon Lyle Blackmon
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16. Forming Missionary Disciples
ST. FRANCIS AND THE EUCHARIST
Monday, October 23rd
6:00 p.m. - St. Francis Hall
Fr. Salvador Mejia, OFM

17. Led by children
via Zoom every
Friday during
the Religious
Education
program year from 4:30-5:30pm
Contact Judith Inglesby at
judith@calnurses.net
or 760-207-1488 for Zoom details.
Image: Childrensrosary.org

18. GRIEF SUPPORT MEETINGS
Have you experienced the loss
of a spouse, child, friend or
family member? Even if this
loss was not recent. We strive
to provide hope and strength
for living through the grief journey. For
more info, call 760-547-0752 and leave a
message.
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Knight’s Pancake
Breakfast
Sunday, October 15th
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

21. June 4th to the
16th, Spain
and Portugal with
Fr. Oscar as your
guide.
Image: sagradafamilia.org

23. Transitus
Commemorating the
Death of St. Francis
Oct. 3rd - 7:00pm
Old Mission
Giotto di Bondone, Scenes from the Life of Saint Francis, 4. Death and Ascension of St. Francis (Wikimedia Commons)

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25. Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
on Thursdays from
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
in the Parish Chapel.
And every First
Friday of the month
from 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.