Posted on Aug 1, 2004

A Letter from Mission San Miguel Guardian, Brother Bill Short : Dear Friends of Mission San Miguel. Yes, we suffered a major earthquake on December 22! The 6.5 magnitude San Simeon Quake caused extensive damage here. Our Museum and Gift Shop have now reopened to the public after repairs funded by donations. But the Mission Church, "the jewel of the California Missions" must remain closed until we can afford to repair it. We have not received any of the Federal or state disaster relief we have requested. So we turn to you, our friends, to help us re-open Mission San Miguel to the public. With proceeds from this year's Fiesta, we hope to take one step toward that goal: to re-open the front arcade leading to the Mission Church. This will allow visitors once again to enjoy the cactus garden and fountain, and provide a safe exit from the Museum and Gift Shop. 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. Sunday, September 19 llAM Special Outdoor Fiesta Mass on Mission grounds 12noon~4PM delicious old-style California Barbecue Adults: $8.00 Children: $5.00 All day Music, Raffles and Games All proceeds benefit our Mission Preservation Fund Tickets available at Mission San Miguel Gift Shop (805) 467-3256 or call Monica Cisneros (805) 467-3376 You can't join us on September 19th? We will miss you, but you can still be a big help! Please join in the spirit of the Fiesta by sending a donation for our restoration projects. Your donation is tax-deductible. We will be happy to send you an acknowledgment of your gift. Here is the address: Franciscan Friars Mission San Miguel Restoration P.O. Box 69 San Miguel CA 93451 This year marks the 207th Anniversary of the Founding of Mission San Miguel Help us preserve it for future generations by your support. May God bless you a hundredfold for your help!