Are you or someone you know being called to join the Catholic Church?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process which prepares adults to be fully initiated members of the community by receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Contact Deacon Peter (619‐ 991‐5311) or Katie (858‐755‐2545, ext 107) Hodsdon to learn more about this wonderful experience of formation and transformation.

Ever want to proclaim the Word of God at Mass as a lector?

If you would like to become a lector…..join us on Saturday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.‐2:30 p.m. and Thursday, Jun 20, 6:30‐9:00 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, Diocese of San Diego, 3888 Paducah Dr., San Diego 92117. Fee: $35/person Instructors: Deacon Peter & Katie Hodsdon To Register: Contact the Office for Liturgy and Spirituality 858‐490‐8290 or Read more

“Awakening to God’s Love” presentation on women’s spirituality June 18

Dr. Nancy Fierro, noted musician and speaker, will present a talk on mystic, saint, and doctor of the church, Hildegard of Bingen with special emphasis on women’s spirituality, Tuesday, Jun 18, 7 p.m., parish Hall. The talk is entitled “Awakening to God’s Love.” Nancy will invite us to re‐imagine our lives in terms of our Read more

Celebrate your mom with a Mother’s Day novena Mass

If you would like to have your mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister or any other special woman in your life remembered in a Novena of Masses please pick up the special Mother’s Day Remembrance card and return the envelope to the parish office. The Novena of Masses for these Mother’s Day Remembrance’s will occur be tween Read more

Give one hour to Jesus in Eucharistic adoration

“My adoration hour is a must. That is where I get my priorities straight – at the feet of Jesus”. Spend an hour a week with the Lord in the chapel behind the Altar. Please sign up to spend an hour on Thursdays with Jesus. We still need someone from 5‐6 PM. Call Grace (858) Read more

Dr. Bill Creasy is coming to St. James!

Dr. Bill Creasy (http://www.logosbiblestudy.com), well‐known scripture scholar, will present an 8‐week lecture series entitled “A Portrait of the Holy Spirit,” Thursday evenings, May 9 through June 27, 7‐9 p.m. Parish Hall. For more details, contact Carol Becker at cabecker@san.rr.com.

Donate young girls clothes for the Casa Eudes Fashion Show

Any pretty clothes, jewelry, shoes, or hats you have are welcome. We especially need fashions for young girls from 8 to 13. After the show the clothes will go to the thrift shop to help support the home. Please leave items in the collection box in the social room and mark them “Fashion Show”.

Help needed for the Mission Circle donations program

Please consider giving a few hours each month to help our neighbors in need. This opportunity is for all ages, ideal for newly retired or part time employed. Duties include driving and pick‐ups from local merchants. Non‐driving tasks available for teens looking for community service hours. For more information, contact Tom Ferris (619.972.9000 or tferris@cox.net) Read more

Please take a moment and pray for our priests

A Prayer for Priests By St. Therese of Lisieux O Jesus, eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart, where none may touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Your Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, daily purpled with your Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark Read more

You can have hope in the midst of the loss of your loved one

If you’re in need of consolation after losing a loved one, Seasons of Hope is for you.  This Christ‐centered faith sharing bereavement group will meet on April 25. Prayer, scripture, faith sharing and fellowship begin at 10:00 a.m. Cost: $6/person, to cover the cost of Participant Journal. For more details or to register, contact Katie Read more