Taste of the Mission
We thank you for your presence with us this evening, and we extend our sincere thanks to all of the local restaurants, wineries and breweries represented at this special event. Thanks also to the committee of dedicated parishioners who have worked so well together to make this evening such an enjoyable experience. May God bless us as we share in this joyful gathering!
Fr. Peter M. Escalante, Pastor
Mission San Diego de Alcalá
Our gourmet food and drink provided by these fine establishments:
Cupid’s Catering
Gloria Bautista, (619) 654-1111
The French Gourmet
960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, 92109
Karajan Filipino Food
2220 East Plaza Blvd., Suite A-2, National City, 91950
Longhorn Bar & Grill
6519 Mission Gorge Rd., San Diego, 92120
McGregor’s Grill & Ale House
10475 San Diego Mission Rd., San Diego, 92108
Old Trieste Restaurant
2335 Morena Blvd., San Diego, 92110
Wrangler Family BBQ
901 El Cajon Blvd., El Cajon, 92020
Chicago Brothers Pizzeria
10423 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, 92108
Espinosa Winery
15360 Bandy Canyon Road, Escondido, 92025
Joe’s Crab Shack
7610 Hazard Center Dr, #703, San Diego, 92108
Lenora Winery
251 Steffy Road, Ramona, 92065
McDougal’s Catering
1165 6th Avenue, San Diego, 92101
Novo Brazil Brewing
901 Lane Avenue, Chula Vista, 91914
Rubio’s
9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 7, San Diego, 92123
Additional wines were selected by a sommelier at BevMo.
Music by Mabuhay DJ by Celso Macaspac
These sponsors have generously given to the success of our event.
Underwriting Sponsors
Menard Family Foundation Tom and Berit Durler Marie Prisby
Joseph and Annette Fritzenkotter The Mission Choir Astrid and Bill Shannon
Patricia Schmitzer Betsy Manchester Wes and Beverly Hinkle
Blum & Clark Greg and Linda Hewett Claire Blum
Dr. Joan Curry Jerry and Maureen Kelly Charlie Meyer
Lynn Mooney Cheryl Doss Kristi Pieper
These donors of Silent Auction items , Auction Baskets or items for our Baskets have
generously given to the success of our event tonight:
Admiral Baker Golf Course Sylvia Benitez Cecil Boyd
John Bueno The Cheese Cake Factory Chula Vista Golf Course
Dublin Square Irish Pub & Grille Diva Beauty Salon Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant
Fr. Peter M. Escalante Kathy and Mel Estey Fish Market Restaurant
Dr. Roberta Flynn Harbor House Restaurant Greg and Linda Hewett
Hornblower Cruises Joe’s Crab Shack Julia Legaspi
Harry and Barbara Melkerson Mission-Aires Mission Choir
Mission Religious Education Mission Social Action Committee Mission Ushers
Mission Wedding Coordinators North Coast Repertory Theatre Lolita Pellos
Marlene Ricci Rubio’s Stephen and Emma Pearlman
San Diego Air and Space Museum San Diego Chargers San Diego Padres
Melanie Seelig Fr. Bill Springer Peggy Stolberg
Sunbelt Publications Sycuan Resort Troy’s Greek Restaurant
Taste of the Mission Committee
Chair, Sylvia Benitez
Fr. Peter M. Escalante, Fr. Bill Springer, Cheryl Doss, Dolores Flores, Linda Hewett,
Cindy Kodama, Lizette McCullough, Sue McGrath, Emma Pearlman, Cindy Peck, Marlene Ricci,
Melanie Seelig, Peggy Stolberg, Lori Tuller, Lisa Worthington
Special thanks from the Committee to George Lane, Michael Bohy and the
Knights of Columbus Council 9498, the Mission Parish Staff and Mission Maintenance Staff.
A Mission San Diego de Alcalá FUNdraiser to benefit parish religious education
and students attending Catholic schools.
Mission art by Roy Ruiz Clayton