In the December 25, 2017, issue of America Magazine, the editor, Matt Malone, S.J., addressed the issue of the “great divide” that presently exists in our politics and in our faith life. He created ten principles and practices that are a necessity for all people, especially Catholics, in order to have a civil and fruitful…
Good news! We have received over $1,100,000 toward our $3.3M, three-year Seasons Capital Campaign! This brings us to 33% of goal at the end of January! These pledges are from 184 of our 1,244 registered households (15% of our Parish), which means 1,060 households have yet to respond, as this endeavor replaced our Mortgage/Building Completion…
A starving and pregnant tigress comes upon a flock of goats and pounces on them with such fervor that she brings about the birth of her little one, as well as her own death. The goats scatter, but soon come back to find the newborn tiger by the side of the dead mother. The goats…
This Wednesday, January 31, 2018, marks the 43rd anniversary of my Ordination to the Priesthood. I give thanks to God for the gift of my vocation and God’s willingness to allow me to share in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. I pray for continued strength as I head into “the home stretch.” I am so…
St. Thomas More–A Parish For All Seasons In God, we live and move and have our being! (Acts 17:28) GOOD NEWS! We now have received $1,054,000 toward our $3.3M, three year Seasons Capital Campaign! This brings us to 32% of our goal as January draws to a close! This has been made possible by 172…
I share with you a favorite prayer of mine written and prayed by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. The prayer is directed to Jesus. What draws me to this prayer is the connection the Bishop makes between everyday life and the Eucharist. When one makes this connection, the Mass comes alive. The Mass is no longer people…
Here’s an update on our Seasons Capital Campaign. Packets for this Campaign to complete our Church Build-out were recently mailed to ALL registered Parishioners. This Three‑Year Campaign began on January 1, 2018 and REPLACES our previous Mortgage Building Completion Fund. Now to ANSWER several QUESTIONS which have come to our attention ~ The Seasons Capital…
We follow all sorts of people and organizations on social media. Friends. Celebrities. A favorite author, charity, or business. At times, we may think before following: do we want the additional postings or emails? We may or may not read every post that comes through on our feed. We might respond, or not. When we…
STM Mental Health Ministry Network STM is a member of the San Diego Diocesan Mental Health Ministry Network (MHMN) and has made a commitment to become a faith community that both understands mental illness and can provide compassionate support. If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health challenges, or if you would like…