May 2, 2021
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE AND ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Salinian families and friends,
It is with contrite hearts that we come before you Lord. We would like to thank you for the many blessings that you have afforded us in our lives, especially for your mercy in allowing the scientists to discover the COVID-19 vaccine. Father, we thank you for everyone who has already gotten the vaccine and we pray for those individuals who are scared or hesitant to receive it.
The year 2020 was an “annus horribilis” (horrible year). A year that was filled with sorrow and grief; but Lord, thank you for each and everyone of our family members and friends that survived these painful months. For those who we have lost, we are comforted by knowing that they are in paradise with you. May they continue to Rest in Eternal Peace.
Mama Mary, we may not be there yet, but we can see the horizon on which we will be getting our lives back to normal.
We look forward to the time when we can meet in person again, to celebrate the Grand Fiesta and Caracol of our Blessed Mother “Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Reina De Caracol “Although we may not be able to celebrate the fiesta again this year, we celebrate you in our hearts daily and through the praying of the rosary. Thank you for never forsaking us.
A small step in our return to normalcy will be the in person celebration of the 60th Annual Fiesta Holy Mass at Saint Charles Catholic Church, 990 Saturn Blvd San Diego, CA on Saturday May 29, 2021 at 7:00pm PT. We may not be able to have a group larger than 200 participants, but it is a start.
If you would like to join us in person for this endeavor please contact Secretary Grace Manalo or send her a direct message to reserve your place. Seats are limited inside the church and are available on a pre-reservation basis only in the following order and reservation deadline.
***PLEASE DO NOT CALL SAINT CHARLES DIRECTLY TO MAKE SEAT RESERVATION***
1. Salinas Association Officers and family members - May 15, 2021
2. Salinas Association members, family and friends - May 22, 2021
Once the maximum reservations of 200 participants are filled, you may still attend the mass without reservations and listen to the mass on the radio at FM2 106.9 while sitting inside your car in the church parking lot. You may go inside the church to receive Holy Communion only.
The Holy Mass will also be available via FB Live stream in the Salinas Association group page and will be broadcast simultaneously.
There will be no flower offering or ALAY before the mass and there will be no procession after the mass. However, the priest will bless the image of Mama Mary before the start of the mass.
The following rules must be adhered to at all times while inside the church:
1. You must wear your mask at all times.
2. Maintain and keep social distance.
3. Follow the church ushers directions.
4. Limit your movements inside the church.
A pre-packaged light snack and refreshment will be provided by Salinas Association after the mass. Please do not congregate to eat it outside the Church.
God speed as we continue to lift our families and friends up in prayer.
Sincerely,
2021 Salinas Executive Officers
Salinas Association of San Diego Ca Inc.
