The Bereavement Ministry offers hope and consolation to all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. through the "Season of Hope program, prayer, and scripture reading, as well as faith sharing, this ministry helps create a path to peace and acceptance for those who mourn. These are the beginning steps to moving forward through compassionate connection to God and to others who share in this difficult journey.
Each week ministers bring Holy Communion to the infirmed and homebound directly to their home, hospital or convalescent home. Those who are interested and eligible to serve Communion will be fully trained. Please contact the parish office if you know of someone in need of Communion. If you would like to serve in this ministry, please contact Melissa Prada at mprada@sbdiocese.org
Provides support and understanding to those who are suffering the effects of divorce. Please contact the office at (951) 698-8180, for further information and details.
The Filipino Catholic Community provides religious and social activities within the community. Events that highlight the Filipino religious and cultural tradition are offered, including monthly bilingual Masses in Tagalog/English on the 4th Sundays of the month at 3 pm.
The quilters make philanthropic quilts from donated fabrics that bring comfort to those who are hurting physically and/or emotionally. Quilts are donated to Birth Choice, Hospice of the Valleys. Ronald McDonald House, the Veterans Hospital and numerous other organizations that assist those in need and the vulnerable.
We are happy to assist you in preparing for your marriage in the Catholic Church. It is best to begin your preparation one year in advanced or more. Please contact Andrea Lopez @ andrealopez@sbdiocese.org to begin the process and to have your initial questions answered.
We also provide sponsor couples to journey with you through the preparation process for the sacrament of marriage. These couples will help you focus on the true vocation of marriage and family. This ministry utilizes the "For Better & Forever" Catholic resources for marriage prep.
We have clergy and lay persons trained as advocates to assist you in the process of having your marriage annulled. We will walk you through each step and assist you with all paperwork. please contact the parish office to get started.
This Hispanic ministry is for women who wish to have the Lord in their hearts, through scriptural study, formation, gatherings, retreats, and reflections. We follow the example of Our Mother Mary and St. Martha. Our ministry encourages women through service and action to strive for humility and give a different vision of life, love, family and community.
The Rosary Maker's primary purpose is to make and distribute mission rosaries. Our Lady's Rosary Makers is a supportive and social ministry drawn together by the desire to do handiwork for a common goal: to foster widespread practice and devotion to the Holy Rosary. Making rosaries is a unique way to share your time, talent and treasure. tens of thousands of rosaries have been sent to missions on every continent since our founding in 1999.
Purpose: Give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service.
Qualifications/training: Dedicated commitment to prayer and service.
Time Commitment: Attendance at weekly prayer and service meetings held after am Mass, plus two hours of active ministry service each week. Service includes Eucharistic ministry to the sick and homebound, and Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations. Members always work in pairs on weekly ministry service commitments.
Contact Helen Smith, (951) 796-9739 or vegassmith57@gmail.com.