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An Enchanted Evening at Chapel Hill - Aug 19, 2008
On Saturday evening, September 13 th at 7:00P.M., The New World Baroque Orchestra and guest soloists will perform in a benefit concert, hosted by Judge and Mrs. William Clark, at their beautiful private chapel, Chapel Hill, in Shandon.

Mission San Miguel's 211th Annual Fiesta Barbecue - Jul 24, 2008
Mission San Miguel will celebrate its 211th birthday on September 21st, 2008 with its annual Fiesta.

Week of Christian Unity 2008 - Jan 15, 2008
For the eighth year, North County Christians will meet each evening from *January 18th to 25th for a Week of Prayer together. Each evening prayer service will last approximately one hour, followed by a short reception. This is a worldwide observance

Mission San Miguel to Reenact Early Mission Era Christmas Ceremony - Dec 4, 2007
Mission San Miguel will begin its Christmas celebration with an Early Mission Era tradition "Las Posadas".

The Mission San Miguel Christmas Mass Schedule - Dec 4, 2007

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, AND SING-ALONG CAROLS FEATURED AT FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT - Nov 17, 2007
There will be a rare opportunity for the public to attend and sing-along when Musicologist and New World Baroque Orchestra Director John Warren presents Handel’s Messiah and other traditional Christmas Carols backed up by a thirty-six piece full orchestra on Sunday, December 2nd at 3P.M. at the Community Church of Atascadero. Tickets are: adults:$ 20.; Children 12 and under $10.

This always a very festive and anticipated Holiday event.---the previous two years have been standing room only concerts. This year to accommodate more people there will also be an “open to the public” dress rehearsal performance for half price on Friday, November 30th at 7 P.M. Tickets adults: $10.; Children 12 and under $5.

Mission San Miguel Christmas Arts, Crafts and Food Faire - Oct 18, 2007
The Busy Bees of Mission San Miguel announce that they’ll be having their Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Faire earlier this year on Saturday and Sunday, November 3rd and 4th in the renovated and retro-fit- improved Mission Classroom 8 A.M. – 4 P.M. both days. All proceeds will go towards the restoration of the Mission.

Getty Foundation Awards $75,000 for Conservation Efforts at Mission San Miguel - Sep 26, 2007
The Getty Foundation in Los Angeles has approved a grant to the California Missions Foundation in the amount of $75,000 for initial restoration and conservation studies of the historic church building at Mission San Miguel Arcángel.

Fiesta de San Miguel BBQ with live music. - Aug 15, 2007
Mission San Miguel will celebrate its 210th birthday on September 16th, 2007 with its annual Fiesta.

Bishop Richard Garcia to make Pastoral Visit to Mission San Miguel. - Jul 10, 2007
Newly installed Bishop Richard Garcia will make his first official Pastoral Visit to Old Mission San Miguel on the weekend of July 21 and 22. On Sunday, July 22, at 10 am, he will preside at the groundbreaking for the San Miguel Mission Community Center,

Week of Christian Unity 2007 - Jan 5, 2007
For the seventh year, North County Christians will meet each night at 7:00P.M., January 18th to 25th for a Week of Prayer together. Each nightly prayer service will last approximately one hour, followed by a short reception. This is a worldwide observance.

Mission San Miguel to celebrate the reopening of its Museum to the public - Dec 14, 2006
On December 22nd, 2003 the San Simeon earthquake hit Mission San Miguel closing the 200-year-old National Landmark to the public. Three years later and after several million dollars of earthquake repair and retrofitting, a historic part of the old Mission Convento, presently a museum, is now ready to reopen to the public. On December 22nd, at 11:15:56 – the same date and time of the of the earthquake three years ago, the Mission Museum doors will open and once again welcome visitors

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, SING-ALONG CAROLS FEATURED AT FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT - Nov 16, 2006
All are welcome to join us for a Family Holiday and Mission San Miguel Restoration Benefit Concert at the Community Church of Atascadero, Sunday December. 3rd, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.

Mission San Miguel Christmas Bazaar & Raffle - Nov 16, 2006
The Busy Bees of Mission San Miguel announce that they’ll be having their Annual Christmas Bazaar and Raffle starting Thanksgiving weekend - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 24th , 25th , and 26th 2006, 8 a.m. to 4p.m. each day at the Mission Picnic Grounds.

Palermo Italy’s Opera Company Comes to Aid of Mission San Miguel - Oct 16, 2006
For one afternoon only, October 22nd at
2 p.m.,Ensemble Teatro Massimo di Palermo, comes to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in San Luis Obispo, California for a gala performance of contemporary Italian Classical music to benefit Mission San Miguel’s Restoration. The teatro Massimo is Sicily’s most famous opera house –and the second largest in Europe.

Spanish Days at the Old Rios-Caledonia Adobe - Oct 16, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006 will bring an exciting event to the Rios-Caledonia Adobe in San Miguel. “SPANISH DAY AT THE OLD ADOBE”, from 11 AM until 4 PM, will feature many colorful and interesting events.

Mission San Miguel's 209th Annual Fiesta Barbecue - Aug 22, 2006
On Sunday, September 17th, Mission San Miguel will hold its 209th annual Fiesta barbecue.

Fiesta Prelude : An Enchanted Evening at Chapel Hill - Aug 22, 2006
In Old California, Fiesta was a time for entire communities to get-together and celebrate with wine, song and dance. Reviving old tradition, Mission San Miguel will kick-off its 209th Fiesta celebration under a full moon, Saturday evening, September 9th at 7:00P.M., with its third annual benefit concert, hosted by Judge and Mrs. William Clark and family, at their beautiful private chapel, Chapel Hill, in Shandon.

Golf Tournament to Benefit Mission San Miguel’s Preservation Fund - Aug 22, 2006
The Tournament is being held at the beautiful Paso Robles Golf Club on Labor Day weekend: Saturday, September 2nd 2006. The Tournament will be a 4-person team scramble format with a 9A.M. Shotgun Start. The Barbecue and Raffle will begin after the golf tournament at approximately 2 P.M.

Save Mission San Miguel By Building Adobe Bricks. - Aug 8, 2006
Be A Part of History and Help Save the Irreplaceable Mission San Miguel By Building Adobe Bricks.
Aug 26-Sept 1st 2006
At Mission San Miguel

Mission San Miguel Officially Becomes Historic Site - Jul 1, 2006
On June 15, 2006, Mission San Miguel officially received its plaque designating Mission San Miguel a National Historic Landmark from National Parks Service Regional Director Jon Jarvis.

Acting Secretary of the Interior P. Lynn Scarlett Announces the Designation - Apr 12, 2006
WASHINGTON - Acting Secretary of the Interior P. Lynn Scarlett today
announced the designation of Mission San Miguel Archangel, located in San
Miguel, California, as a National Historic Landmark.

Mission San Miguel Unanimously Approved as National Historic Landmark - Jan 18, 2006
Good news! Mission San Miguel was unanimously approved as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Services National Historic Landmark Program.

Mission San Miguel Busy Bees present $9,000.00 check to Friends of Mission San Miguel - Dec 18, 2005
On Sunday, December 18th, Georgiann Caudle on behalf of the group, presented John Fowler, program manager of the Mission Restoration Project, the efforts of this years work, a check for $9,000.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, SING-ALONG CAROLS FEATURED AT FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT - Nov 30, 2005
All are welcome to join us for a Family Holiday Concert at the Community Church of Atascadero, Sunday December. 11, 2005 at 3:00 P.M.

Mission San Miguel to Become a National Historic Landmark - Oct 26, 2005
Monday, October 25th, Mission San Miguel was approved by the National Park Service Committee for Landmark designation.

Second Annual Mission San Miguel Restoration Benefit Golf Tournament Raises Over $43,000.00 - Oct 26, 2005
Organizers of the September 3rd, 2005 Second Annual Mission San Miguel Restoration Benefit Golf Tournament: Don LaVallee, Tom Baron, Dale Schwartz, and Gordon Marshall presented a check for $43,013.40 to Fr. Ray Tintle and Project Coordinator John Fowler on Thursday, October 20th

SPANISH DAYS AT THE OLD ADOBE - Sep 25, 2005
Sunday, October 2, 2005 will bring an exciting event to the Rios-Caledonia Adobe in San Miguel.

Mission San Miguel Renews Old Fiesta Traditions - Aug 22, 2005
In Old California, Fiesta was a time for entire communities to get-together and celebrate with wine, song and dance.

Reviving old traditions, Mission San Miguel will kick-off its 208th Fiesta celebration under a full moon, Saturday evening, September 17th at 7:00P.M., with its second annual benefit concert.

Then On Sunday, September 18th, Mission San Miguel will hold its annual Mission Barbeque from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Golf Tournament to Benefit Mission San Miguel’s Preservation Fund - Aug 11, 2005
A group of community boosters headed by Don LaVallee and Dale Schwartz, is organizing the second annual “Friends of the Mission Golf Tournament”. Last year’s tournament raised over $32,000.00 for the Mission San Miguel Preservation Fund. This year they hope to do even better!

Preparations are already under way for this year’s 208th Fiesta! - Jul 13, 2005
Great News! –The Parish Office is up and running again in its own home! Preparations are already under way for this year’s 208th Fiesta!

New Mass Schedule for Mission San Miguel - May 31, 2005
Mass is now held at the Senior Center of San Miguel.

The Mission San Miguel Community has sadly lost two long time members this week. - Mar 15, 2005
The Mission San Miguel Community has sadly lost two long time members this week, our former parish secretary Barbra Regusci (March 8th, 2005) and our beloved Fr. Fulgenzio (Chris) Tomatis (March 13th, 2005).

The Mission complex, including the Gift Shop and Museum, is closed to the public. - Jan 7, 2005
The Mission complex, including the Gift Shop and Museum, is closed to the
public following the Dec. 22, 2003 earthquake. We hope to open a temporary
Gift Shop, with Mission information, early in 2005.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 7, 2005
For the fifth year, North County Christians will meet each night at 7:00P.M., January 18th to 25th for a Week of Prayer together. The nightly prayer service will last approximately one hour, followed by a short reception.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT TO BENEFIT MISSION SAN MIGUEL AND ST. ROSE SCHOOL - Nov 30, 2004
Soloists and members of the New World Baroque Orchestra will perform their Annual Family Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 19th at 2:00 P.M.

Mission San Miguel Christmas Arts, Crafts and Food Faire - Oct 13, 2004
The Busy Bees of Mission San Miguel announce that they’ll be having their Annual Christmas Faire earlier this year: November 5th, 6th, and 7th 2004, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spain Comes to Mission San Miguel For An Afternoon - Oct 12, 2004
At Noon on Sunday October 24th, 2004, in a benefit for the Mission Preservation Fund, the Spanish Restaurant “Casa de España” from Whittier, California, will come to the Mission San Miguel picnic grounds to serve a delicious meal of Paella and Tapas.

Fiesta 2004! –More Important Than Ever! - Aug 8, 2004
This year, more than ever, the Mission--- Northern San Luis Obispo County’s oldest landmark-- needs your support at a delicious and fun-filled Fiesta old-style Barbecue, on Sunday, September 19th, 2004 (the third Sunday in September) Noon until 4 P.M. By attending this event, you can help the Preservation Fund repair and preserve the historic Mission, and enjoy a good meal and music at the same time.

Golf Tournament to Benefit Mission San Miguel’s Preservation Fund - Aug 8, 2004
A group of community boosters headed by Don LaVallee, Dale Schwartz, Tom Baron and Gordon Marshall, is organizing a September 4th Golf Tournament they predict should raise at least $35,000.00 for the Mission San Miguel Preservation Fund. The Tournament is sponsored by First American Title Company and Señor Sancho’s Mexican Restaurant.

Fiesta September 19th, 2004 at Old Mission San Miguel - Aug 1, 2004
This year, more than ever before, Mission San Miguel needs your support. You can help us to repair and preserve our historic Mission, and enjoy a good meal and music at the same time.--- How? Join us for our annua1 Fiesta on the third Sunday in September.

Wine and Cheese Tasting Benefit Event - Aug 1, 2004
Wine and Cheese Tasting Benefit Event for The Mission San Miguel Preservation Fund at San Ardo’s Caviglia Vineyard and Tasting Room

ONE ENCHANTED EVENING AT CHAPEL HILL - Jul 29, 2004
The third in a series of benefit concerts to aid the in the reconstruction of earthquake damaged Mission San Miguel Arcangel will be held at the beautiful Chapel Hill in Shandon on Saturday, August 28th

Bro. Quentin Watson O.F.M. (1917 -2004) - Jul 2, 2004
For the last 27 years Br. Quentin cared for maintaining the buildings and gardens of his beloved Mission San Miguel, greeting countless visitors with his beaming Irish smile, ringing the Mission bells faithfully every day at midday and evening, a familiar figure to the people of the town.

Vina Robles Winery Hosts Mission BBQ and Tastings Afternoon. - Jun 15, 2004
Vina Robles Winery invites you to Mission San Miguel on Saturday afternoon June 26th, Noon to 4 p.m. for an old-fashioned family BBQ and a fun afternoon of wine tasting, olive oil tasting and music to benefit Mission San Miguel’s Preservation Fund.

Youngsters Prove Mission NOT Impossible - Jun 10, 2004
Five students from Lillian Larson Elementary take up challenge to help Mission San Miguel

Musicians Come to Aid of Mission San Miguel - Jun 6, 2004
On Sunday, May 30th, 2004, some of the best vocal ensembles in San Luis Obispo County came together for a benefit concert for Mission San Miguel.

Benefit for Mission San Miguel Highlights Talents of Best Vocal Music Ensembles of SLO County - May 8, 2004
On Sunday May 30th, 7P.M.-9:00P.M. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 820 Creston Road, Paso Robles, music lovers will have a rare opportunity to see and hear some of SLO County’s best vocal and music ensembles perform in a benefit concert for the badly earthquake- damaged Mission San Miguel.

Mission completes critical stage of stabilization - Apr 27, 2004
TWG Construction of Torrance, California has completed a critical stage of the stabilization-restoration of the historic church of Mission San Miguel with the installation of emergency shoring at critical points in the earthquake damaged structure

Music Festival for Mission San Miguel - Apr 26, 2004
On Memorial Weekend, Sunday May 30th, 7P.M.-9:00P.M. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 820 Creston Road, Paso Robles, ten churches are coming together again to offer both moral and financial support for the old church of Mission San Miguel, with a Free Will Music Festival.

Mission Web Site Gets A New Look - Apr 26, 2004
The Mission Web Site is currently under going a new design update.

Parish kicks-off Tee shirt fundraiser for Parish Building Fund. - Feb 17, 2004
Since the earthquake closed the Mission Church, our Parish has been in dire straits ---with NO place to call its home! You can help us get one!

HISTORICAL MUSIC PROGRAM IN SAN LUIS OBISPO AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF CALIFORNIA MISSION STUDIES ASSOC. TO AID RESTORATION OF MISSION SAN MIGUEL - Feb 3, 2004
On Friday, Feburary 13th, the New World Baroque Orchestra under the direction of John Warren, has been invited to perform at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa for the Annual Conference of the California Mission Studies Association. The opening ceremony for this annual weekend event will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Mission church and will include an informance by Dr. Craig Russell, reflecting the history of the music of the early California Missions, followed by the musical program.

HISTORICAL MUSIC PROGRAM AT MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO - Jan 28, 2004
On February 13th, at 7:00pm, The New World Baroque Orchestra will present a historic musical progam at Mission San Luis Obispo to benefit the Mission San Miguel Preservation and Earthquake Retrofit Fund.

Historic Old Mission San Miguel takes first steps in recovery from earthquake disaster. - Jan 22, 2004
Great News! On January 15th Old Mission
San Miguel reopened its Parish Office, Gift shop, and Museum to the public.

San Miguel Mission Statement, 31 December 2003 - Dec 31, 2003
In the interest of public safety the church and adjacent structures at San Miguel Mission remain closed.

New Mass Schedule for San Miguel Mission Parish - Dec 29, 2003
Casa San Miguel has graciously granted the Mission Parish the use of its facilities for Mission Mass Services.

SAN MIGUEL MISSION STATEMENT - Dec 24, 2003
After a lengthy inspection and consultation with our engineer and others, a decision has been made in the interest of public safety, to keep the church, front courtyard and cemetery of San Miguel Mission closed for the time being.



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