It’s not too late to support the work of Fr. John Ngbapia and the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan.  Fr. John spoke to us the last weekend of August for the Mission Cooperative Appeal.  You can learn more about the desperate situation in South Sudan by clicking here, or listening to Fr. John’s homily. You may drop off your donation at the parish at anytime or place it in the offertory basket on Sunday.  Checks should be made to …

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We are delighted that Karl Holtsnider, our retired Parish Administrator and Mission Haiti co-founder, has recently been awarded the Papal Honor “Benemerenti.”  The name of the award is translated as serving with distinction, and recognizes his personal commitment both to the Church and to the Holy Father.  An Archdiocesan celebration of Vespers with blessing of those receiving ecclesiastical honors has been scheduled for Sunday, September 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Cathedral.  We hope many of our parishioners will attend …

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 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me. I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me. I assure you, as often as you did it for the least among you, you did it for me.”  — Matthew 25:35-40 Support our local immigrant community- Do you want to do something to help …

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Environmental Ministry In his encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, Pope Francis says that “Climate change is a global problem with grave implications. … It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day. Its worst impact will probably be felt by developing countries in coming decades.” Pope Francis also reminds Catholics in Laudato Si that caring for creation is an essential part of our faith, and he calls upon world leaders to work together to solve the …

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Archbishop Gomez was elected vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the bishops’ annual fall General Assembly today in Baltimore. He was elected to a three-year term and succeed Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, who was elected USCCB president today. The new president and vice president’s terms begin at the conclusion of the General Assembly, November 16. Several committee leaders were also elected during the annual assembly, including Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop for the …

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October 22, 2016 we met for our Diaconate formation class at Alemany High School in Mission Hills. Our next class will be on November 5th and will be here as well.  (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes) This week we were honored again to be joined by Deacon Rick & Maureen Soria who spoke on the Family of Origin and Languages of Love. Deacon Rick and Maureen discussed with us how they conduct …

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October 8, 2016 we met for our Diaconate formation class at Alemany High School in Mission Hills. Our next class will be on October 22nd and will be here as well. (Please click here to read all of our experiences of the bi-monthly  Deacon formation classes) This class Candy and Jay had a SCAP practicum. SCAP is short for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. The premise is that Jay is an ordained Deacon preparing to assist the presider at …

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