Mission Sunday— Welcome Fr. Gary! Fr. Gary Wiesmann, the Director of Mission Awareness for the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica, W.I., is with us this weekend to provide us with the opportunity to exercise our ministry of mission, helping those who are less fortunate than us. Please take time to read the profile of the Diocese…
The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Summer! NO Homework! A spiritual and uplifting rendezvous!! In other words, a beautiful and informative 10-week Video Series on Divine Mercy, St. John Paul II, Saints, and Historical events! July 9-September 10, Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:00am, in the Parish Center Lower Level. Completely formatted in a one and one-half hour…
Summer – A Time of Recreation and Re-creation There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of head or hands. Sometimes, in a summer morning, having taken my accustomed bath, I sat in my sunny doorway from sunrise till noon, rapt in a…
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!—July 24, 25, 26, 7:00pm at St. Patrick Church 3821 Adams St., Carlsbad, 92008. Features a cast of talented Carlsbad youth; tickets $15. For more information, call 760-729-2866. San Diego Catholic Night at the Padres—Friday, July 26, 7:10pm. Package includes a limited-edition, Catholic-themed Padres hat and ticket to the game. Visit padres.com/themegames…
Are You a Family That Wants to Grow in Your Faith? Faith Formation at St. Thomas More has something for every age! Check out our plans for September 2019! Genesis – 3-5 year olds (including Kindergarten) Offered twice a month, during the 10:30am Mass. Offers fellowship, music, arts & crafts, and Bible Stories. REACH – Grades…
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sponsors several national collections each year that are managed through each diocese. Two of these are currently in progress… Peter’s Pence Collection Peter’s Pence is a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and…
For All That Has Been— Thank you! For All That Will Be— Yes! July 1 is my 16th anniversary as the Pastor of our Faith Community. I share with you, once again, my first Pastor’s Column dated July 6, 2003. It is my desire each year to give you my first Pastor’s Column in which…
The Vineyard The vineyard is a popular Christian symbol. It appears a number of times in the New Testament. Very simply, the earth is the vineyard. We are workers in that vineyard. There were workers before us. There will be workers after us. While we are in the vineyard, we are called to tend it…
What Would You Do? You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die; 2. An old friend who once saved your life; 3. The…
The Gift of the Holy Spirit “When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted…