Pax Christi Southern California 2022 Fall Assembly October 9th, Live via Zoom Join us for a heartfelt dialogue on nonviolence and understanding its intersections with poverty, military spending and nuclear weapons, race, and the climate crisis. Speakers followed by small group discussions will emphasize solutions for change and Call to Action!
St. James Mission Circle is happy to announce the construction of our next sleeping cottage in July 2022. Our planned construction Saturdays are July 16th and 23rd. Once again we’ll be partnering with Casas de Luz for construction expertise. Similar to the one built in Vista, this cottage will be on the grounds of the…
We are in great need of JELLY for our peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that we make for those in need. If you can provide jelly, any flavor, please drop it off at the parish office or the St. James room under the counter. Thank you! About the PB & J Sandwich Program
HOMELESS SHELTER — CANCELED Due to the surge in COVID cases and in consideration of the health and safety of volunteers, clients, and staff, the Rotational Shelter Season has been canceled.
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.…
This short video is an excellent expression of the challenge and opportunity we face as individuals and as a church. Blessings, Fr. EmmetDirector of Creation Care Ministry, Diocese of San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego’s Words For CCL’s Catholic Climate Conference
Distributions: Tuesdays & Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm (NOTE UPDATED TIME!) If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is: pre-register with Catholic Charities at https://www.ccdsd.org/food-pick-up. If you need help registering, contact the Coordinators Raphael and Alicia Rodmel at drodmel@gmail.com or 858-688-1102. Food donations greatly appreciated! If you are able to donate food…
The need is great and the supplies are low! We are back to making over 1,000 sandwiches every Thursday, outside of St. Leo’s kitchen. We would really appreciate your help, as our peanut butter and jelly supplies are very low. Donations Needed: of any flavor jelly and smooth peanut butter can be dropped off to…
For those of you who missed the event Saturday, February 6th! Faith in Action Committee A Virtual Conversation About Immigration: A Catholic Approach to a National Challenge with speakers Auxiliary Bishop Ramon Bejarano and Andrea Guerrero, Executive Director Alliance San Diego. Moderator Deacon Peter Hodsdon.