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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
http://sanrafaelparish.org
November 16, 2014
MSGR. DENNIS L. MIKULANIS, PASTOR
Deacon Ward Thompson, Pastoral Assistant
MASS SCHEDULE:
DAILY | Morning Prayer from the Divine Office Monday through Saturday 7:45 a.m.
Mass 8:00 a.m. ~ Rosary and Divine Mercy Devotion 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, 3:30 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 
November 16, 2014
“Blessed are you who fear the Lord.”
~ Psalm 128:1a
 From the Desk of Msgr. Dennis 
e-mail: [email protected]
“If it bleeds it reads” is a comment
frequently heard about what is
reported by the media.
Our
American Right of Freedom of the
Press, enshrined in the First
Amendment to the Constitution,
allows anyone to say almost anything (except shouting
“fire!” in a crowded theater), with or without facts, to
back it up. Religion usually gets a particularly haphazard
reporting as was seen in the news reports of the recently
completed Synod on the Family in Rome. “If it bleeds it
reads” could be the description here. From what was
reported one would think that the Pope and the Bishops of
the Synod were ready to turn Catholic moral teaching
upside down as regards to marriage, divorce, annulments,
communion for those married outside the Church and the
way homosexuals are received and given recognition in
the Church. Too many people joined in the cacophony
and not all knew what they were talking about, getting
their information from the same place everyone else got
theirs; the secular media.
The Final Document of the Synod, however,
gives a clear and concise reporting of what was actually
said. This particular Synod (and advisory consultation of
bishops to the pope on a given topic, given at fixed times)
was called simply to discuss matters that were of
important concern to the Catholic Church throughout the
world. More questions were raised than answered and it
faced the pastoral realities that many grapple with today.
The media, of course, dealt with the “hot” topics under
discussion as if everything was going to change right
away. (Side note: When has that ever happened? Why do
you think Rome is called “The Eternal City?” It takes
forever to get anything done!). Consequently, panicked
and frightened Catholics who thought the rug was being
pulled out from under them ran around like Chicken Little
crying “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” Will the
Church’s position on certain matters change? That’s a
good question and no one has the answer to that right
now. However, the very fact that the Synod was called to
deal with the issues it did shows a pastoral sensitivity to
the needs of God’s people which provides a great deal of
hope for many. Most remarkable of all of this, though, is
the way some people have begun to look askance at the
Holy Father as if he is out to destroy the long held
teachings of the Church. Nothing could be further from
the truth! If anything, Pope Francis is simply providing
good stewardship for the Church of Christ.
Today’s scriptures remind us some of the
foundational elements of our Faith. Proverbs is not just
about “a good wife” but about mutual loyalty and fidelity
to be found in marriage. First Thessalonians and the
Gospel, like a splash of cold water, remind us that this life
is mortal and that we must live it preparing for
immortality. God has given us The Church, the People of
God, to be a source of strength, love and grace for all
people everywhere. If this means that the Church’s way
of doing things must at times be reviewed and (God
forbid!) changed, so be it. It’s God’s Church, not ours.
We are called to be His faithful disciples and to put up
with the inconvenient and difficult as well as the
comfortable and easy.
A good test of what is reported in either secular
or religious press is this: Is what is being reported
enhancing or detracting from the Church of Christ, under
the leadership of the Pope, the Vicar of Christ? Our faith
will lead us to the right answer.

CONGRATULATIONS
to
Jessica
Schmuttermair who recently received an
Award of Recognition from the San Diego
Knights of Columbus for her outstanding
service over the years as an Altar Server here at San
Rafael! Jessica received a beautiful certificate and plaque
and a check in the amount of $50.00 for her dedication!
SERRA VOCATION THOUGHT
But how can they call on Him in whom they have not
believed? And how can they believe unless they have
heard of Him? And how can they hear of Him unless
there is someone to preach? (Romans 10:14). What a
beautiful example of simple logic by St. Paul, and how
true it is still today! If we do not have the priests, deacons
and vowed religious to preach, teach and guide us who
already believe, how can we continue to cling to Him in
ever fuller unity? And what of those who do not know
God at all? Pray every day for vocations in abundance.
 Parish Finances 
e-mail: [email protected]
maintenance)
The net amount needed each week for the
maintenance and ministry of the parish
(salaries and benefits for our workers,
liturgies, sacraments, utilities, religious
education subsidy, repairs and ongoing
$27,250
Amount received in last Sunday’s offering:
$24,718
 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5;
1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15,
19-21]
Monday:
Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6;
Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday:
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10,
or, (for the memorial of the Dedication)
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6;
Mt 14:22-33
Wednesday:
Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday:
Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Lk 19:41-44
Friday:
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103,
111, 131; Lk 19:45-48
Saturday:
Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;
Lk 20:27-40
Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
Today:
 Saints & Special Observances 
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter
and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
St. Cecilia
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION: All
Christians in both East and West embraced the care of the
sick as essential to church life. In the West, the
importance of the visit of the priest is stressed, while in
the East, the sick person is brought to the church for a full
Liturgy of the Word. Some, such as the Armenians, even
call it the “Ritual of the Lamp,” since the oil is poured out
of the lamp by which the Word is read. This may be why
Eastern Christians sometimes anoint the sick with this oil,
since the trip to church might kill them. Our tradition in
the West also unfolded in monasteries, where it was
possible for infirm monks to be attended with a full and
beautifully consoling liturgy. In 950 the monks of St.
Alban’s Abbey in Mainz produced a ceremonial book that
was instantly a pastoral hit everywhere. There were two
lengthy rituals for the sick, one an extended vigil, and the
other a liturgy of anointing that included Communion
under both species. While this ritual was a house formula
for monks, it is easy to see how monks who had the care
of parishes desired to serve their parishioners in a similar
way. The first form included the chanting of penitential
psalms, and the second form required a confession
beforehand. Both forms included a laying on of hands,
which everyone understood as being an essential part of
~ Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
penance.
This
Week’s Mass
 This Week’s Mass Intentions 
Sunday, 11/16:
7:30 a.m. Florinda Centeno RIP
9:00 a.m. Pro Populo
10:30 a.m. Eugene & Michael Capuozzo RIP
12:00 p.m. Domingo Bio RIP
Monday, 11/17:
8:00 a.m. Libby Tejcek
Ernesto Acda
Tuesday, 11/18:
8:00 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Int.
Father of Joanie & Mark Bento RIP
RIP
RIP
Wednesday, 11/19: 8:00 a.m. Kevin Kelly RIP
Porfirio Mondar RIP
Thursday, 11/20: 8:00 a.m. Gerald Holcomb RIP
Chet Borger RIP
Friday, 11/21:
8:00 a.m. Howard Phillips RIP
Ron Bieker RIP
Saturday, 11/22:
8:00 a.m. Nettie Weber BDay
5:00 p.m. Chet Borger RIP
Sunday, 11/23:
7:30 a.m. :John” Jean Bernard RIP
9:00 a.m. Pro Populo
10:30 a.m. B. John & Jean Bulat RIP
12:00 p.m. Mary Lou Baltazar RIP
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
Arthur, Barbara Athans, Stephanie Baker,
Dee Barnes, Joyce Barnhart, Midge Born,
Bob Bowman, Mary Jo Breen, Jane Ellen
Burr, Jim Busby, Philip Cailing, Martin Cervantes, Jim and
Saundra Checco, Dot Coffey, Lillian Connole, Aurea
Convento, Alma Cushing, Dan, Penny Dokmo, Dee Dee and
Nicole Dufresne, Janice and Venus Edlefsen, Sarah Farley,
Art Feltes, Jean Fitzpatrick, Frank, Evan Gaddis, Michael &
Bunny Galasso, Nancy Jennings, Tony Garczynski and
Family, Jessica, Fiona Johnston, Robin Hall, Butch Haltman,
Joyce Harvey, Dick Headly, Dave H., John Hofstetter, Julie
Horwedel, Mark Kaiser, Spencer Kerr, Sherwin Kimble, Bill
Kleine, Robert Koehn, Peter Koucky, George Kunberger,
Vincent LaBerge, Sue Lathroum, David Lee, Lou Luebbert,
James Patrick Lydon, Charlie McElhinney, Danielle
Michalik, Ricky Mosler, Gloria Noel, Michelle Oakland,
Joan O’Hara, Linda O’Leary, Doug Orvis, Josephine
Pogorzala, Yvonne Polich, Ed Pugh, Esther Ramey, Phyllis
Reeg, Joey Reyno, Renee Richardson, Carroll Roarty, Liz
Ross, Ryan, Mariam Scarpa, Candida Segoria, Cecilia Seid,
Sophia, Sue, Gene Thomas, Jill Thomas, Eric and Fred
Vornheder, Jerry Wall, Lloyd and Marie Wilson, Gloria
Winship and Mary Zimmerman. 
We are happy to list parishioners’ names who request our prayers in the
bulletin. However, we have had trouble in keeping the list up-to-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 of the month the names on the list will
be taken off and a new 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 upto-date and more readable list.
 Religious Education 
e-mail: Chris O’Donnell [email protected]
(858)487-4314, ext. 1224
e-mail: Maria Yam [email protected]
(858)487-0491 or (858)487-4314, ext. 1202
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Closed on Fridays.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SIGN UPS:
Starting this week there will be sign-up sheets
available in the Religious Education Office for
parents to sign their children up for parts in the
San Rafael Christmas Pageant which will be on Christmas
Eve, Wednesday, December 24. Please come in and sign
up early for slots fill up quickly:
•
Parents must come to sign children up - that way
we know that the family will be available on December
24. Any parents interested in helping with the pageant
please email me at [email protected].
•
This is for children in grades 2-5 only. Second
graders may only sign up to be angels. The four
READERS roles are for 4th & 5th graders who are good
readers. I will have them practice reading the part in front
of me prior to giving them the part.
•
The practice is on Sunday, December 21, at 2:00
p.m.
Thanks and God bless, we look forward to seeing you
sign up next week!
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT NEEDED:
We are looking for an assistant to help teach
the older Sacramental Preparation class that
meets on Mondays from 4:00-5:15 p.m. There is already
a catechist for the class but an assistant would be nice to
help take care of the administrative issues. If you can
help
us,
please
contact
Maria
Yam
at
[email protected] to volunteer.
 Middle School Ministry 
e-mail: [email protected]
(858)487-4314, ext. 1217
Youth Ministry Website: http://sanrafaelyouth.org
STILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY?
Pick up a registration packet from the
main office. Have a schedule conflict this semester? No
need to worry, we have open enrollment throughout the
year. Fee: $70 one child, $80 two children.
Middle School Events
Ultimate Fun Night: Friday, December 19, from 7:009:00 p.m., in the Youth Center. Come and bring your
friends for a night of fun and games! Parents are
welcome to chaperone and join in the fun. It’s guaranteed
to be ULTIMATE! Theme: Fun in the Snow!
THANKSGIVING MEAL IN A BAG
THANKS! Thank you to all of the students
and families who helped with the Middle
Grades Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag service
project, and to everyone who donated food, gift cards, and
money to support this project. Thank you also to the
Romero family who donated turkeys and additional food.
Everyone's combined generosity helped us provide food
for more than 170 families in our community. What a
wonderful way to spread Christ's love and compassion
this Thanksgiving!
 High School Youth Ministry 
e-mail: [email protected]
(858)487-4314, ext. 1217
Youth Ministry Website: http://sanrafaelyouth.org
CONFIRMATION CLASSES:
 1st Year Candidates:
Nov. 16 – Confirmation Session, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Room D
Nov. 23 – No class. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 30 – Confirmation Session, 6:00-8:00PM, Room D
 2nd Year Candidates:
Nov. 23 – No class. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 30 – Confirmation Session, 6:00-8:00PM, Room H
YOUTH EVENTS:
National Catholic Youth Conference - November 1822, 2015 - Join Us! Signup to attend the largest gathering
of Catholic youth in the United States: NCYC in
Indianapolis. NCYC has been described by youth, priests,
and other adults as deeply faith-filled, action-packed, and
fun! The participants experience inspiring liturgies and
prayer experiences, great speakers and clean
entertainment during the conference. Approximate cost of
trip: $800 per person. Contact Lailani to signup.
Worship Wednesdays: Come connect
with other teens as we meet Christ in
worship and prayer before the Blessed
Sacrament. Experience God deeply in
word and deed and be inspired to love
radically.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
November 20– Classes will meet.
November 27 – No class. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 4 - Classes will meet.
6:00-7:00 p.m. Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
7:00-8:00 p.m. Faith Fellowship in the Youth Center
All classes are held from 6:45-8:00 p.m.
6 Grade: Rm H - 7th Grade: Rm J - 8th Grade: Rm D
November 19: Good Shepherd
November 26: No Worship.
December 3: San Rafael
th
 Adult Education 
e-mail: [email protected]  (858)487-4314, ext. 1224
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Closed on Fridays.
LORD, TEACH ME TO PRAY
IGNATIAN PRAYER EXPERIENCE.
We are excited at San Rafael to begin this
wonderful twelve week series on “Praying
the Virtues” through the Ignatian method
of prayer. This series helps to deepen one’s prayer life
and how to handle issues such as dryness in the spiritual
life through prayer, meditation, contemplation, and the
examen in a small group setting with one or two
facilitators. It begins on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and
meets every Tuesday consecutively ending on Tuesday,
March 31, 2015. One must contact the facilitator in order
to take part in this great opportunity to expand your prayer
life and draw closer to God. There are two groups:
 The Men’s Group which meets on Tuesdays in
Meeting Room G upstairs in the Pastoral Center from
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Please contact Michael Burke at
[email protected] to register (you must register
to participate).
 The Women’s Group which meets on Tuesdays in
Meeting Room C upstairs in the Pastoral Center from
6:30-8:30 p.m. Please contact Letitia Sokoll at
[email protected] to register (you must register to
participate).
COME AND JOIN OUR WEEKLY
BIBLE STUDY. Currently we are studying
“The Communion of Saints” and we have
two meeting options available (same study):
 Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Rooms H
& I upstairs in the Pastoral Center.
 Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Meeting
Rooms H & I upstairs in the Pastoral Center. The
Wednesday class only has free babysitting available in the
church meeting room.
There is no cost and you can start at any time you wish.
We’d love to have you there: Bring your Bible and a
friend! Our next study in December will be the “Book of
Colossians.”
SAVE THE DATE: Bishop Robert
Brom is coming to San Rafael on
Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon to present on “Missionary
Disciples: The New Evangelization.” Be
sure to mark your calendar to hear this exciting
presentation from our very own retired bishop!
 Music Ministry Notes 
E-mail: [email protected]  (858)487-4314, ext. 1225
THE CONTEMPLATIVE ROSARY, featuring
the “Joyful Mysteries” and sung by members of
our Parish Choir, will take place on Friday,
December 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church
Sanctuary. This beautiful sung setting of the
Rosary has been arranged and composed by well-known
and loved Catholic composers, Bob Hurd and Pia
Moriarity, and features icons of the various mysteries,
highlighting our Advent reflection on the Infancy
Narratives of the Christ Child. All are welcome!
OUR NEXT CONCERT will be our Annual AdventChristmas Program on Sunday, December 14, at 4:00
p.m. Mark your calendars!
 Liturgy Ministries 
CURRENT SCHEDULES for our Mass Presiders, Mass Intentions,
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters and Altar Servers can be found
on our parish website on the “Liturgy” page. Dates and times of
upcoming parish funerals are also listed on this page, http://sanrafaelpa
rish.org/home/liturgy.
ARE YOU CALLED TO PROCLAIM GOD’S
WORD? Do you want to serve the Church and San
Rafael by bringing the living word of God to our parish
community? Are you comfortable speaking in public and
can you be clearly and distinctly heard and understood? If
so, please consider joining the Lector Ministry of our
parish to help strengthen the Faith by proclaiming the
Scriptures at Mass.
Please contact Deacon Ward
Thompson in the Parish Office at (858)487-4314 to learn
more about this important and fulfilling ministry.
THANKSGIVING DAY IS NOVEMBER 27 THIS
YEAR. Begin your day by joining with your fellow
parishioners at our 9:00 a.m. Mass. Those who come to
Mass are asked to bring a few non-perishable food items
which will be distributed to the poor of San Diego. When
you bring the food items to church please put them in the
meeting room.
OUR PARISH ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE will
be Wednesday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m. There will be
several priests to hear confessions on Tuesday evening so
please plan to join us.
COMMUNAL ANOINTING OF THE
SICK will be held Wednesday, December
17, at 12:00 noon in the church. Anyone
who feels the need to receive this beautiful
Sacrament of healing and peace, in any way
what so ever, is invited to come and be
anointed. There is no Mass. It is a Service of
the Word accompanied by the anointing.
 Ministry News 
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TODAY: The parish
nurses will be available to check your blood pressure after
the Saturday evening Mass this weekend, November 15,
in the church meeting room and this Sunday, November
16, in the Parish Hall from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please bring
your blood pressure cards with you.
SAN RAFAEL FALL CRAFT FAIR:
Stop over to the Parish Hall after all
Masses TODAY, November 16, to see
what our parishioner crafters have made,
items especially with you in mind. Say hello and browse
a beautiful array of homemade crafts of all kinds, pet
boutique items, cards, jewelry, knitted and crocheted
items, you’re sure to enjoy. We’d love to see you!
“THANK YOU” (very inadequate words) to all our
parishioners from your St. Vincent de Paul Conference
for the incredible outpouring of your generosity in
donating socks and underwear to help Fr. Joe’s “children”
this Christmas. Your generosity collected nineteen 30gallon black plastic bags filled to the brim! We had to
split most of the bags since we were unable to lift them in
order to deliver them to Fr. Joe’s Village. It was
interesting how equally the items covered ladies, men and
children’s needs. Thank you from the bottom of our
hearts for your generous help. We never could have
achieved such a feat without you! Our regular monthly
meeting will be held this Monday, November 17, at 7:00
p.m. in Meeting Room J of the Pastoral Center. Please
join us if you would like to participate in our St. Vincent
activities to help the less fortunate. We need your help!
Our regular monthly collection will be Saturday and
Sunday, November 22 and 23, the fourth weekend of
November.
TO ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH:
On Monday, December 1, at Women’s
Fellowship will hold their Annual
Christmas Tea at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish
Center. The cost is $16.00 per person. Rhapsody, a
choral group, will entertain us with holiday music. Please
contact
Susan
Malubay
at
(858)7162057/[email protected], or Trish Farrell at (858)2431901/[email protected] for information or to make a
reservation. The deadline for reservations is November
26. Please join us!
 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The
San Rafael Winter Shelter Rotational
Team is soliciting volunteers for our
fifth (and second in 2014) two-week shelter program. San
Rafael has been asked by Interfaith Shelter Network to be
the first congregation in the 2014-2015 programs. Our
guests will arrive on Saturday, December 6, and depart
our loving care on Saturday, December 20. That day they
transfer to our friends at Temple Adat Shalom. All of our
guests get vetted through Interfaith Community Services
in Escondido. If you missed signing up last weekend after
Mass, you may still contact either coordinator Joe Larkin
by emailing [email protected] or Pat Flynn at
[email protected] for further details.
YOU ARE INVITED to answer Pope Francis’ call for a
sustained campaign of “Prayer and Action” to combat
hunger around the globe. Our goal is to raise a minimum
of $5,000 in order to purchase and prepare 10,000 meals
for starving and vulnerable children, women and men in
the impoverished West African country of Burkina Faso.
There will be a donation drive after each Mass this
weekend, November 15-16.
Then on Saturday, January 17, join your fellow
parishioners in our parish hall for a meal packing event
sponsored by San Rafael’s St. Vincent de Paul Society
and Catholic Relief Services. A portion of the money
raised also helps those receiving the meals you packaged
to learn skills, as taught by Catholic Relief Services, to
earn an income and become economically independent.
Please prayerfully consider donating to and/or
participating in the meal packaging event. Look for the
Helping Hands/CRS donation board at the front entrance.
For more information and to sign up or donate to
the event, contact Dee Wilson at (858)231-7249 or visit
http://crs.volunteerhub.com/.
 Family for Life Pro-Life Ministry 
DID YOU KNOW...In the state of California, a parental
consent is NOT required for a minor to have an abortion.
Please visit http://www.plannedparenthood.org/healthinfo/abortion/parental-consent-notification-laws for more
information. This disturbing and immoral fact is one that
many citizens of our beautiful state are unaware of.
Please join us in praying a rosary specifically for an end
to abortion.
FAMILY FOR LIFE will be meeting on Friday,
November 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center,
Meeting Room G. Please join us in seeking God's
guidance and wisdom that we may promote change in our
culture where the dignity of LIFE is defended and
celebrated. Babysitting will be available in the church
meeting room.
 In Our Community 
PLEASE JOIN US in honoring Madre
Antonia and the Servants of the 11th Hour
in their mission to help those in dire need, at
the 14th Annual Fiesta at the Sheraton
Carlsbad Resort on Friday, November 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $55. For more information or to reserve a seat
please call (619)292-8220 or visit madresfiesta.org. If
you are interested in more information on the legacy of
Madre Antonia and the Servants of the 11th Hour visit
http://www.eudistservants.org/site/index.php?option=com
_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1.
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An Interfaith Service of Welcome &Well-Being
Tuesday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m.
San Rafael Catholic Church
17252 Bernardo Center Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
All Donations (monetary & canned goods) will go to the
Interfaith Community Services in Escondido.
Make checks payable to the “Poway Interfaith Team.”
Sponsored by the Poway Interfaith Team
(858)487-8885
www.powayinterfaithteam.com
[email protected]
 From the Parish Office 
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (858)487-4314, Fax (858)487-1498
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch between 12:00 and 12:45 p.m.)
Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The deadline for bulletin announcements
is Mondays at 9:00 a.m.
You may submit them in person, fax them to (858)4871498, “Attention: Cheryl” or e-mail them directly to
[email protected]. Please be sure to keep
them as brief as possible.
The deadline for submitting altar announcements
is Thursdays by 3:30 p.m.
Submit them in person, fax or e-mail them to Msgr.
Dennis at [email protected].
PARISH
DEATH
&
FUNERAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Anyone who is
interested in receiving e-mail notification of
parish death and funeral announcements can be added to
our mailing list.
Send a request by e-mail to
[email protected]. Funeral announcements are
also posted on our parish website on the “Liturgy” page.
WHAT IS “AMAZON SMILE?”
Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic
way for you to support San Rafael Parish
every time you shop, at no cost to you.
When
you
shop
at
www.smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the
same products, same prices, same service, with the added
bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your
eligible AmazonSmile purchases to San Rafael whenever
you shop on AmazonSmile.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile? Simply go to
www.smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your
computer or mobile device.
How do I select to support San Rafael? On your first
visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select San Rafael to
receive donations from eligible purchases before you
begin shopping. It will remember your selection, then
every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will
result in a donation to San Rafael.
Can I use my existing Amazon account? Yes, your
shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry and
other account settings are also the same.
Please support San Rafael Parish by starting your
shopping at www.smile.amazon.com. Thank you!
 Stewardship 
ARE YOU NEW TO OUR
PARISH? If so, please take the time
to register and let us know you’re here.
Parish registration forms can be found
in the vestibule of the church. You can fill one out and
drop in the box provided or mail it in or bring it by the
office yourself or drop it in the offering basket. By the
way – THANKS for joining us! We’re awfully glad
you’re here!
SUNDAY ENVELOPES: All registered families in San
Rafael Parish should receive a supply of Sunday offertory
envelopes every two months (unless you are making your
contributions electronically). Please be sure to use those
envelopes for all cash or check donations, and to insure
getting credit for your donations, indicate the amount of
your gift on the front of the envelope. Also, please do
not use staples, glue or scotch tape on them. Thank
you!
“San Rafael Catholic Church”
We are up to 238 followers!
ELECTRONIC GIVING: Throughout the year, many
of you already support the congregation with your time,
talent and financial contributions but greater participation
is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our
electronic giving program. It takes just a few minutes to
setup a recurring giving plan. Visit the church website –
www.sanrafaelparish.org - and locate the donation link
or, if you prefer, complete a paper authorization form by
coming in to the parish office.
REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN
YOUR WILL. The work our parish
accomplishes continues through the
thoughtfulness of our parishioners who
remember us in bequests and wills. Please consider
remembering the parish in your bequest and will. The
bequest should be listed as a beneficiary, “Pastor of San
Rafael Parish of San Diego, a Corporation Sole.
Federal ID #27-3859305.” Long after a faithful Christian
has departed this life, that person’s name and generosity
can be continued through the religious education program,
outreach to the poor, building fund, youth ministry or any
other number of worthy parish causes by remembering
San Rafael Parish in the individual’s will or trust. This
would truly be a lasting legacy for anyone!
Thank you to our wonderful bulletin advertisers!
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brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
WHY IS IT?
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“Walsh Family” Parishioners
Pre-Needed Arrangement is an act of love
(858) 613-7770
No Interest Budget Plan / Up to 5 years to pay
16707 Bernardo
Center Dr.
CATERING AVAILABLE
Rev. Msgr. Dennis L. Mikulanis
Director of Cemeteries
(619) 264-3127
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Dinner: 7 days a week
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 Parish Directory 
Parish Staff
Pastor:
Msgr. Dennis L. Mikulanis
(858)487-4314, ext. 1214
Pastoral Assistant:
Deacon Ward Thompson
(858)487-4314, ext. 1211
Business Manager:
Deacon Ward Thompson
(858)487-4314, ext. 1211
Bookkeeper:
Maria Calhoun
(858)487-4314, ext. 1212
Office Manager:
Cheryl Danzl
(858)487-4314, ext. 1226
Parish Secretary:
Susan Van Winkle
(858)487-4314, ext. 1201
Receptionist:
Georgia Lyon
(858)487-4314, ext. 1201
Wedding Coordinator, Sacristan, & Altar Servers:
Jackie Phanco
(858)487-4314, ext. 1227
Director of Music:
Therese Bulat
(858)487-4314, ext. 1225
Organist:
Jim Thompson
(858)487-4314, ext. 1228
Director of Catechetical Ministries:
Chris O’Donnell
(858)487-4314, ext. 1224
Religious Education Assistant:
Maria Yam
(858)487-0491
Youth Ministry Coordinator:
Lailani Gachalian
(858)487-4314, ext. 1217
Ministries & Organizations:
AA (Mixed, Sat., 7:00 p.m.)
(360)561-6177
AA (Mixed, Tues., 7:30 a.m.)
(760)803-9997
AA (Men Only, Mon., 12:00 noon)
(858)472-8988
Bereavement:
Deacon Ward Thompson
(858)487-4314, ext. 1211
Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County:
Agnes Kopacz
(858)592-6734
Communion to the Homebound:
Mary Ann Russo Scott
(858)382-8830
Contemplative Prayer Group:
Audrey A. Spindler
(858)740-9055
Co-Workers of Blessed Teresa:
Robert & Rosa Santos
(858)613-1078
Disability Facilitator:Paul Stempel
(760)536-3376
Ecumenical/Interreligious:
Patty Ann Born
(858)451-0135
Engaged Encounter:
Chris & Julie Moreau
(619)729-5354
[email protected]
Eucharistic Ministers:
Kay Agriesti
[email protected]
“Evenings for the Engaged:”
Bill/Terri Thinnes
(858)487-9719
Family Cancer Support Ministry:
Mary Comaratta
(858)524-6556
Greeter Ministry:
Noel Antoff
(858)524-6313
Handbell Choir:
Kathleen Sand
(858)487-3814
Nicholas Heye
(760)745-9672
“Heart-to-Heart” Uganda Project:
Laurie Salts
(858)592-9944
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery:
(619)264-3127
Holy Innocents Childrens’ Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda
Lee Haney
(858)487-2149
Interfaith Shelter Network:
Joe Larkin
(858)487-6463
Knights of Columbus #9710: [email protected]
Grand Knight Barry Nally
(858) 231-3747
Knights of Columbus Fr. Joseph T O'Callahan
Assembly:
Faithful Navigator John Agriesti [email protected]
Lector Ministers:
Deacon Ward Thompson
(858)487-4314, ext. 1211
Marriage Encounter:
John & Barbara Bertrand
(858)674-4128
Mass Taxi:
Ron or Maryann Lorenz
(858)485-6696
Men’s Club:
John Sumner
(619)990-0574
Migrant Ministry:
Maria Yam
(858)487-0491
Ministry Council:
Michael Kaine
(858)212-1229
Mother’s Spirituality Group:
Bev Rossio
(858)487-3070
Parish Health Ministry:
Contact parish office
(858)487-4314
Preschool Coordinator:
Paula Rahall
(858)613-0521
May Pidding
(858)436-5999
Pro-Life Coordinator:
Richard & Aida Estrada
(858)888-5162
[email protected]
RCIA Coordinators:
Bill & Mary Phillips
(858)674-4824
Retrouvaille:
Sam & Margie Guerra
(951)259-9474
Serra Club:
Dave Keeney
(858)487-6674
Social Interests Ministry:
Lynn Leclercq
(858) 592-0527 or (858)922-0874
Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
Joanna McClure
(858)487-2008
Usher Ministry:
Jerry Antoff
(858)524-6313
Welcoming Committee:
Lea Gomez
(858)487-2834
Women’s Fellowship:
Ann Sturken
(858)487-2677
Yarn Ministry Coordinators:
Barbara Birchim
(858)487-5376
Susan Van Winkle
(858)451-5571