What is Priesthood Sunday? Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. Priesthood Sunday specifically honors priests, without whom the Mass could not be…
While food and clothing are important donations, and always welcome and appreciated, please consider essentials, such as travel-sized shampoos, soaps, and other toiletry and personal care items. Our brothers and sisters in Tijuana are in great need and can benefit from your donation. Haven’t traveled much and don’t have those extra toiletries in your home? Next time you make a trip to…
Since May, Catholic Charities has sheltered in San Diego over 3,500 asylum-seekers. One of the many ways that Catholic Charities is assisting asylum-seekers in San Diego and Imperial County, is by providing them with clothing donated by generous people like you. Men, women, and children are arriving with only the clothes on their backs. St. James-St. Leo is helping with collecting donations.…
Senior Care Ministry Volunteers brightening the lives of senior adult parishioners The Senior Care Ministry is looking for a few special volunteers to drive our senior parishioners to Mass. You could drive a senior on your own or partner with a team of drivers for more flexibility. We’d love to have you join our team!…
Please see the attached message from Bishop McElroy regarding the death of Fr. Michael Ratajczak.
A Priest Forever Fr. George German Perez, CJM was ordained on June 19 at St. Patrick Parish in Carlsbad, CA. His first mass was celebrated with the St. James-St. Leo community the following morning at Sunday mass and his first assignment will be as Associate Pastor at St. James-St. Leo. Let us praise the Lord…
Bishop restores obligation for Sunday Mass My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: As Catholics, the Covid pandemic brought home to us in a powerful way two realities of our faith. The first is that in a world where we often place our priorities in the pursuit of happiness or security, it is the mercy…
On June 17, Bishop Robert McElroy lifted all the restrictions that the Catholic Diocese of San Diego had imposed in the last 15 months to slow the spread of the pandemic, effective immediately. In a letter to priests, the Bishop said he was acting after weighing the current state of public health, recent changes in…
The Prayer Chapel is now open and fully accessible. Beginning Thursday, June 10th, Adoration will take place in the Prayer Chapel!
Father’s Day is June 20th! Remember the special men in your life, living or deceased, in a Novena of Masses. Pick up a special Father’s Day card and return an envelope to the parish office no later than June 11, or email Virginia Lopez with your request. vlopez@stjames-stleo.org