SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION
Friday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
into Heaven. This is one of the major feasts of the Church. Masses
are scheduled as follows: Vigil Mass on Thursday, August 14 at
7:00 p.m. Friday, August 15 at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. In observance
of the Holy Day, the Parish Office will be closed on Friday, August
15.
REGISTRATION FOR GRADES K-12 FOR FALL 2003
The next registration date will be Thursday, September 4 in the
Main Hall. On that day you may come anytime between 3:00 p.m.
and 8:00 p.m. The following registrations will be taken:
Little Seedlings: 3 & 4 year olds
Elementary: K - 5th grade
Middle School: 6 - 8th grades
High School: 9, 10 & 12 grades
Confirmation: 11th grade
1st & 2nd year Eucharist & Reconciliation preparation: 1st grade
and up
After September 4 registrations will be by appointment only.
Registrations will NOT be taken at the Parish Office.
Please do not call.
RECRUITING CATECHISTS and FACILITATORS
In the twinkle of an eye it will soon be October, the month that
Faith Formation classes begin. The youth of our parish need dedicated
ADULTS to share faith with them. Is the Lord Jesus calling you
to this wonderful ministry this year?
Middle School has 16 Catechists but needs 8 more:
6th grade: Thur. 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. OR 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
7th grade: Tue. or Wed. or Thurs. from 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.;
8th grade: Tue. 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.; Thur. 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. OR 7:15
- 8:30 p.m.
Mary Rowland prepares the Lessons and trains Catechists.
High School Classes for 9th & 10th graders take place in the Main
Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pete Bennett teaches the classes
and trains Facilitators to help with small group discussions/activities.
Facilitators are still needed for all time slots: 5:45 - 7:00
p.m. or 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. on either a Tuesday or a Thursday. If
interested, please call Mary Rowland or Pete Bennett at 484-1070.
SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREAT - OCT. 3-5
Give yourself the gift of time, listening to God, and sharing
your faith with women of the parish. Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside
will again be the setting for the Second Annual Women's Retreat
for all women (21+ years old) of OLMC, scheduled for Friday, October
3, 6:30 p.m. through Sunday, October 5, 1:30 p.m. Registrations
will be accepted after the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass on September
6 and after all Masses on Sunday, September 7. At the time of
registration a fee of $160 is due, which includes double occupancy
room and five meals. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served
basis. Space is very limited! Questions? Call Mary Stuart, 484-1070.
THEFTS AT THE PARISH
During the 7:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 6, someone stole a wallet
and two check books from the purse of a parishioner. A word of
caution: Do not leave your belongings unattended, even while in
procession to receive Communion. Also on July 6, a car was broken
into in the parking lot and a wallet was stolen. About two months
ago, someone stole the trailer that belongs to the Parish-sponsored
Boy Scout Troop. It was parked at the back of the parking lot
near the storage units. There is evidence that the thief attached
the trailer to a vehicle with a trailer hitch and drove away.
If you have information about any of these incidents, please contact
Deacon Bernie at the Parish Office, 484-1070.
LITURGICAL SERVERS AT THE EARLY MASSES
We are appealing to those who attend the 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Masses to consider serving as cross bearer, candle holders, and
altar servers. These Masses are often without servers. If you
are a youth in the 4th grade or above who has received first communion
or an adult who attends these Masses and would like to serve,
please call Fr. André, 484-1070.
ALTAR SERVERS MAKE-UP REVIEW
A new Altar Service Guide has been printed and must be complied
with by all those concerned. In order to review the ministry,
schedule functions, and hold a recommissioning of all members
there will be a gathering of all Altar Servers on Saturday, September
13, 9:30 a.m. in the Main Hall.
BAPTISM CLASS
The next preparation class for the baptism of infants and pre-school
age children will be held on Tuesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Chapel. To register for the class please call the Parish Office,
484-1070, to make an appointment with Pete Bennett.
INVITATION TO GROW
Once a month, usually on the first Sunday, a group intent on growing
spiritually, meets from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Building B. The purpose
of the group is to: • Grow spiritually • Be advocates of nonviolence
• Learn the peace making ways of St. Francis, as well as his approach
to contemplative prayer • Reach out to others in need Many members
of the group have become associates of the Sisters of St. Francis.
This entitles them to join the Sisters for regional meetings twice
a year and to participate in the yearly retreat at the Mother
house in Clinton, Iowa. They share in the prayers said daily by
the older Sisters and are encouraged to join in the works of the
community: active nonviolence, support of women, and work for
the poor and marginalized. If you are interested in this group,
please call Sr. Celeste, 484-1070, for information.
SPAGHETTI DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION FUND-RAISER
In November a group of High School Students will be attending
the National Catholic Youth Conference in Houston, Texas. We will
be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction as a fund-raiser
on Thursday, August 28. Currently we are looking for sponsors.
We are asking the help of any parishioners who own their own business
or know of a business which would be willing to donate goods or
services for a fund-raiser. All contributions will be acknowledged
at the fund-raiser. Please contact Keri, 484-1070. For those who
are looking forward to attending this fund-raiser tickets will
be sold after all Masses the weekend of August 23-24 . You can
also purchase tickets the night of the dinner and silent auction
on August 28. More details to come.
2ND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT (for parish expansion)
Total of Faith Promise Pledges: $2,615,723
Donations for August 2/3: $13,249
Payments Received to Date: $1,338,823
Percent of Pledges Paid to Date: 51.18%
Percent of Campaign Completed: 50.32%
Donations from 1st Capital Campaign: $2,006,065
Donations from other sources: $1,291,611
Total Amount in savings: $4,536,499
Thank you for your support!
