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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
December 21, 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.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 21, 2014
Our Christmas schedule of Masses is as follows:
December 24, Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m.
in the church with Msgr. Cuddihy
and Deacon Ward preaching.
and the parish hall with Msgr. Dennis
(Children are invited to bring the figure of Baby Jesus
from the family Nativity Scene to be blessed).
“The child to be born will be called holy,
the Son of God.”
~ Luke 1:35
 From the Desk of Msgr. Dennis 
e-mail: [email protected]
The circle is complete. All four candles
on the Advent Wreath are lit and we wait
in eager anticipation for the celebration
of Christmas Day when Christ the Light
of the World pushes back the loveless
cold, dark, night of sin. The lights on the
Advent Wreath and the Christmas Trees,
both made of evergreen which symbolize
constant hope and eternal life, show us the path God sets
before us to bring us into the garden of paradise originally
prepared for us but which was lost by the disobedience of
humanity by rejecting His will. How blessed we are as
Christians to have heard and accepted the good news of
salvation brought to us by the Word made flesh in the
person of Jesus Christ! How blessed we are as Christians
to be able to sing “Joy to the world, the Lord is come” and
proclaim His presence among us! How blessed we are as
Christians to know God’s abiding presence and love as
members of His community the Church! So get ready!
Anticipate with joy the coming festival of that “Holy
Night” where, with a “thrill of hope, the weary world
rejoices” that “God and sinners reconciled!” Sing out
those Christmas carols and pay attention to the words.
Read through all of the verses and silently at first then
exuberantly praise God for His loving kindness toward us!
How blessed we are as Christians!
Remember, Christmas does not end on Christmas
Day; it is only beginning. Don’t be too quick to take
down the decorations and throw out the tree. Leave them
up for a while, at least until New Year’s Eve or New
Year’s Day. The Nativity scene, though, should be left up
until after Epiphany.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
EVERYONE!
(ADULTS PLEASE: This Mass is primarily for our
children and young families. If you come, be expecting
1) chaos, 2) no saving of seats for late arriving family
members).
6:00 p.m.
with Msgr. Finnerty and Deacon Ward preaching
10:00 p.m.
with Msgr. Dennis, Deacon Len and Deacon Ward
December 25: Christmas Day
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
There will be no confessions heard at San Rafael this
week as ample opportunity has been given for confession
both here at the parish and at the Penance Services of our
neighboring parishes.
YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS are signs of the love and
esteem you have for your loved ones. As you are giving
gifts please don’t forget to give a small, extra gift to your
parish in the Christmas offering. Your donations help us
to continue to provide ministry to our parish, especially
when the Sunday offering is rather “lean” and we have to
pay our bills.
CHRISTMAS PARKING: Please try to
maintain your Christmas goodwill as you enter
and exit the parking lot! We will have security
guards on the property during all of the
Christmas Eve Masses to help with security and the flow
of traffic. Please do NOT park in the Fire Lanes or in
unmarked places. Attendance will be higher than usual
at Mass, so please plan to arrive early to find parking and
seating (last year, the lot was full at 3:30 p.m.).
PLEASE NOTE: The parish offices will close at 12:00
noon on Tuesday, December 23, for our parish staff
Christmas luncheon. December 24, Christmas Eve, the
offices will close at noon and not open again for regular
business until Monday, December 29.
THANK YOU to all of our parishioners who
have blessed our parish staff with gifts of cookies,
pastries, chocolates, “adult” beverages and your
supporting, loving presence. San Rafael is the best parish
in the Diocese of San Diego and it is all because of you
the parishioners! God bless you all and Merry Christmas!
 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5,
27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
Monday:
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 1:46-56
Tuesday:
Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Wednesday:
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;
Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Thursday:
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27,
29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25
[18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13;
Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Friday:
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6,
8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Saturday:
1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;
Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Sunday:
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3;
Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:1221 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19;
Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
Today:
This
Christmas
mend a quarrel…
seek out a forgotten friend…
dismiss suspicion and replace it
with trust…write a letter…share some
treasure…give a soft answer…encourage
youth…manifest your loyalty in word and deed…
keep a promise…find the time…forego a grudge…
forgive an enemy…listen…apologize if you were wrong…
try to understand…reject envy as unworthy…examine your
demands on others…be kind, be gentle…laugh a little…laugh
a little more…express your gratitude…go to church…
welcome a stranger…gladden the heart of a child…seek out
one who might be lonesome…take pleasure in the beauty
and wonder of the earth…speak your love…
speak it
again…
speak it
once more…
speak it forever!
 Saints & Special Observances 
Sunday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Fourth Sunday of Advent; Winter
begins
St. John of Kanty
The Vigil of Christmas
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa
St. John
 This Week’s Mass Intentions 
Sunday, 12/21:
Monday, 12/22:
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Joselito Crisostomo
Pro Populo
Paul Dohna RIP
Frank Tocko RIP
RIP
8:00 a.m. Joey Enriquez RIP
Raymond Robel RIP
Tuesday, 12/23: 8:00 a.m. Katherine Ann Gorman RIP
Elizabeth Mulvey RIP
Wednesday, 12/24: 8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
Ed Stump RIP
Celebrant’s Intentions
Celebrant’s Intentions
Celebrant’s Intentions
Thursday, 12/25: 8:00 a.m. Pro Populo
10:00 a.m. Celebrant’s Intentions
Friday, 12/26:
8:00 a.m. J. Ben Thompson RIP
. The Roesser Family RIP
Saturday, 12/27:
8:00 a.m. Mary Louise Russo RIP
5:00 p.m. Elmer Lee RIP
Sunday, 12/28:
7:30 a.m. Jim Roarty RIP
9:00 a.m. Pro Populo
10:30 a.m. Leroy & Geraldine Harris
12:00 p.m. Arsenia Bella RIP
PRAYERS
ARE
REQUESTED
RIP
FOR:
Arthur, Barbara Athans, Stephanie Baker, D.
Barnes, Joyce Barnhart, Bill, 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, Patricia De la Rosa, Elaine Del Fiore, Penny
Dokmo, Dee Dee and Nicole Dufresne, Louisa Dussault, Janice
and Venus Edlefsen, Patrick Fallon, Art Feltes, Julie Fish, Jean
Fitzpatrick, Frank, Michael & Bunny Galasso, Nancy Jennings,
Tony Garczynski and Family, Shirley Graham, Lee Grant,
Jessica, Fiona Johnston, Robin Hall, Butch Haltman, Joyce
Harvey, Dick Headly, Dave H., John Hofstetter, Julie Horwedel,
Mark Kaiser, Margaret Kamensky, 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, James Michalik, Charles Mitchell, Ricky Mosler,
Gloria Noel, Michelle Oakland, Susan O’Donnell, 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, Patty Ruttencutter,
Ryan, Em Saracino, Mariam Scarpa, Candida Segoria, Cecilia
Seid, Sophia, Sue, Gene Thomas, Ernie Trombino, 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 
 High School Youth Ministry 
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.
e-mail: [email protected]
(858)487-4314, ext. 1217
Youth Ministry Website: http://sanrafaelyouth.org
CHRISTMAS BREAK:
There are no
religious education classes for grades 1-5 for
the next two weeks (December 22-25 and
December 29-January 1) in honor of
Christmas and the celebration of the New Year. Classes
will resume the week of January 5-8.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES:
 1st Year Candidates:
Dec. 21 – No classes
Dec. 28 – No classes
Jan. 4 – Entrance Ritual 12:00 p.m. Mass with Sponsor
Class with Sponsor 1:00-:200 p.m., Room A-B
 2nd Year Candidates:
Dec. 21 – No classes
Dec. 28 – No classes
Jan. 4 – Confirmation Session, 6:00-8:00 PM, Room H
YOUTH EVENTS:
The practice is TODAY,
Sunday, December 21, at 2:00 p.m.
 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.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
December 25 – No classes. Merry Christmas!
January 1 – No Classes. Happy New Year!
National Catholic Youth Conference - November 1822, 2015 - Join Us! Time to plan ahead! 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.
Please contact Lailani to sign-up.
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.
6:00-7:00 p.m. Worship in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
7:00-8:00 p.m. Faith Fellowship in the Youth Center
December 24 & December 31: No Worship
January 7: San Rafael Parish
 Young Adult Ministry 
January 8 – Classes are back in session.
All classes are held from 6:45-8:00 p.m.
6th Grade: Rm H - 7th Grade: Rm J - 8th Grade: Rm D
MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS
Ultimate Fun Night: Friday, January
16, 7:00-9:00 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: A Night at the Theater
YOUNG ADULT NEW YEAR’S
EVE CELEBRATION: Looking for
a great way to start the new year and an
alternative to the party scene? Then, join other young
adults (ages 18-39) on Tuesday, December 31, at Our
Lady of the Rosary Parish to be a light to the world and
ring in the New Year with Jesus and His peace, love and
joy! The evening will start at 9:00 p.m. with Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament, 10:00 p.m. Holy Mass, and a
party from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the hall. The
church is located at 1629 Columbia St, SD 92101. This is
a free event. All are welcome! For information contact
Nathan at (619)415-3024 or [email protected].
 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 will begin on
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and will meet 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 will be 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. This session is at full capacity and is now
closed.
Please
contact
Letitia
Sokoll
at
[email protected] to be placed on a waiting list.
WEEKLY
BIBLE
STUDY:
Our
upcoming Bible study beginning January
26-28 will be “The Letter to the
Colossians” 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!
SAVE THIS 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
THANK YOU to all who attended (and
sang!) last Sunday’s Christmas Concert.
We are grateful to our participating
Parish Choirs which include the
Handbell Choir (Kathleen Sand and Nick Heye, CoDirectors), the Contemporary Choirs and our
Traditional Choir (Therese Bulat, Director). We thank
as well our Parish Organist, Jim Thompson, and all our
fine singers and instrumentalists who helped make the
concert such a great success! Finally, we thank Veronica
Coleman and the ladies of the parish for a wonderful
reception.
Everyone in San Rafael’s Music Ministry
wishes you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
 Liturgy Ministries 
 THE DIVINE MERCY GROUP gathers every
weekday, Monday through Friday, in the Chapel
following the 8:00 a.m. daily Mass.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BRING UP THE
OFFERTORY ON CHRISTMAS? Are you celebrating
an anniversary, birthday or have always wanted to bring
up the Gifts of Bread and Wine? Sign-up sheets are
available on the lime green clipboard on the ledge behind
the cry room. Or, you can e-mail May Pidding at
[email protected] if you forget to sign up at
church. Please leave your phone number so we can call to
remind you. Please to be sure to wear appropriate
church attire.
DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY
MEMBER THAT IS IN THE
HOSPITAL OR HOMEBOUND?
Parishioners who have recently been in the hospital and
are unable to attend Mass or homebound members who
wish to receive Communion may contact the parish office
at (858)487-4314. Please leave your contact name,
address and phone number to request San Rafael
Ministers to the Homebound bring Communion. You
need not be on the list indefinitely, only until you are able
to return to regular Mass attendance.
“MASS TAXI:” If you need a ride to Mass or can
provide a ride for someone in your neighborhood, please
call Ron or Maryann Lorenz at (858)485-6696, or e-mail
[email protected]. If you need a ride, please try to give
as much notice as you can.
Last Area Advent Reconciliation Service
December 22
St. Mary (Escondido), 7:00 p.m.
 Ministry News 
GIVING TREE: It’s a baby shower for
the unborn at Life Choices Pregnancy
Center. This center has been a life source
for many women in our community
contemplating abortion.
They are in
desperate need of donations of clothing,
formula, diapers, etc.
Women’s
Fellowship invites all parishioners to select
an item from one of the ornaments on the Giving Tree in
the church vestibule throughout the month of
December. (Please note: It is not necessary to remove the
ornaments from the tree, just make a note of what the gift
is and leave the ornament in its place for the next person.)
Bring back your unwrapped gift or gift card and place in
the container next to the tree. Thank you for your
generosity toward our endeavor to replenish the baby
closet at the center!
A BIG “THANK YOU!” goes to the dental office of
Valerie Sacknoff, DDS, and to the dental office of Craig
Rubinoff, DDS, for their generous donations of tooth
brushes and toothpaste for our guests temporarily residing
at the San Rafael Winter Homeless Shelter.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY:
Join us for our Food Packaging Project to
be held Saturday morning, January 17,
2015. Our donation board is outside the
church if you wish to contribute and we
will need plenty of volunteers to package the food. Thank
you to all who have already donated and or signed up to
pack meals. Your generosity is so greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your participation!
 Pro-Life Ministry 
NEW WORKSHOP COMING: We
kick off our much anticipated 14-week
Relationship Skills Workshop on
Wednesday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m. Drop in for one,
several or all sessions. Babysitting will be provided for a
nominal fee. Please contact [email protected]
for childcare services.
ONE LIFE WALK: We are looking forward to the
OneLife Walk in LA on Saturday, January 17, where all
people are invited to join us in declaring a commitment to
valuing and protecting all human life, particularly the
most vulnerable in our community. A bus will be
chartered from San Rafael for a round trip fee of $25 per
person.
Please visit http://www.onelifelabus.org/ to
purchase tickets. For more information please visit
http://www.osmelink.org/OneLifeMission.pdf.
You are cordially invited to
A Birthday Celebration!
Guest of honor:
Jesus Christ
Date:
Every day. Traditionally, December 25,
but He’s always around, so the date is flexible…
Time:
Whenever you’re ready…
(Please don’t be late, though,
or you’ll miss out on all the fun!)
Place:
In your heart…
He’ll meet you there. (You’ll hear Him knock.)
Attire:
Come as you are…‘grubbies’ are okay. He’ll be washing
our clothes anyway. He said something about new white
robes and crowns for everyone who stays ‘till the last.
Tickets:
Admission is free. He’s already paid for everyone…
(He says you wouldn’t have been able to afford it
anyway…it cost Him everything He had.
But you do need to accept the ticket!)
Refreshments:
New wine, bread, and a far-out drink He calls
“Living water,” followed by a supper that promises
to be out of this world!
Gift Suggestions:
Your life. He’s one of those people who already has
everything else. (He’s very generous in return though.
Just wait until you see what He has for you!)
Entertainment:
Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Love, Real Happiness,
Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing,
Power, Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much
more! (All “G” rated, so bring your family and friends.)
R.S.V.P.
Very important! He must know ahead so He can reserve a
spot for you at the table. Also, He’s keeping a list
of His friends for future reference.
He calls it the “Lamb’s Book of Life.”
Party being given by His Kids (that’s us!)! Hope to see
you there! For those of you whom I will see at the party,
share this with someone today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper
of the Lamb! - Revelation 19:7-9
 From the Parish Office 
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (858)487-4314, Fax (858)487-1498
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.)
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 Parish Finances 
e-mail: [email protected]
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 maintenance)
$27,250
Amount received in last Sunday’s offering:
PARISH OFFICES WILL CLOSE at 12:00 noon on
Tuesday, December 23, so our parish staff can have their
annual Christmas party.
Monday, December 22
Tuesday, December 23
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Saturday, December 27
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, December 30
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1
Friday, January 2
Saturday, January 3
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CLOSED
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-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.
$ TBA
IF YOU HAVE MOVED within the last
year, please make sure that the parish office
has your change of address. If you have an
e-mail address and/or cell phone number
you would like the parish to have, please
notify us of that as well. Our year-end tax statements
will be sent out in January and it is important that we
get all addresses updated in time for that mailing.
December is also a good time to check on the total of your
contributions for 2014 prior to the December 31 tax year
deadline. You may do so by calling the parish office,
(858)487-4314 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. You may also e-mail your change of
address to [email protected].
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THE GIFT OF GENEROSITY: This holiday season,
we thank everyone who has supported San Rafael this
past year with their time, talent and financial contributions
and look forward to support from all of our members in
the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make
regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift
before the end of the year, we encourage you to look into
our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds
up, especially around the holidays, you may find
electronic giving a most welcome way to make
contributions. Visit www.sanrafaelparish.org and click
on the “Online Giving” button or contact the parish office
for more information.
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!
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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