Welcome to
California's First Mission
Welcome to Mission San Diego de Alcalá. This historic site is an active parish for the Catholic community and a welcoming cultural center for all faiths to visit. We invite you to take part in our rich history, attend Mass, and get involved in our events. Seeking solace or curious to discover, all are welcome to experience the warmth and hospitality here.
Thanksgiving Mass Schedule
There will be one Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 am in the Mission Church
There will be one Mass on Friday at 9:00 am in the Mission Church
· Special Collection: Funds collected during the Offertory at Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be sent to Father Joe’s Villages in support of their efforts to minister to those who lack shelter and/or food. Thank you for your generosity!
· Food Collection: Parishioners coming to Mass on Thanksgiving Day are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food for the Holy Family Parish food pantry. Donations can be dropped off in the specially marked containers at the doors of the church as you enter.
· Blessing of Thanksgiving Meal Food: All are invited to bring a bottle of wine and/or a loaf of bread intended to be shared at your Thanksgiving table for a special blessing. Please keep these items with you in the pews. Fr. Peter will offer a prayer of blessing over them after the Universal Prayer.
On behalf of the Mission San Diego priests and staff, we wish you and your loved ones a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil:
5:30 pm - Mission Church
Sunday:
7:30 am - Mission Church
9:00 am - St. Francis Chapel (Contemporary Music Group every other week) and Mission Church
10:30 am - Mission Church
10:30 am - St. Francis Chapel (Spanish)
12:00 pm - Mission Church
(Mission Choir)
5:30 pm - St. Francis Chapel
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Daily Mass
Monday - Friday:
7:00 am & 5:30 pm - Mission Church
First Saturday of the Month:
8:00 am - Mission Church
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Rosary, Adoration & Confession
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
First Friday of the month, 7:30 am to 11:35 am and 6:00 pm to 6:35 pm in the Mission Church
Confession:
Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Mission Church or by appointment
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Visit the Mission
Welcome to Mission San Diego de Alcalá. California’s first mission was founded on July 16, 1769 by Saint Junípero Serra, a Franciscan priest. The Mission was relocated to the present site in 1774 in order to be closer to the American Indian (Kumeyaay) villages, a reliable source of water and good land for farming.
The first of a chain of 21 missions that stretch northward along the coast of California, Mission San Diego became known as the Mother of the Missions.
10818 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
Parish Office
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon – Fri
Phone: (619) 283-7319
