Our cupola has been updated! The windows have been professionally cleaned and a light-diffusing film has been placed on each window so that the blackout covers could be removed. There is also a St. James shell motif on the film. The light entering the church is brighter (since there are no longer blackout covers), but…
Fun was had by all at our sports-themed January Senior Luncheon. Our next luncheon is Feb 13. Mark your calendar!
Construction on Mission Circle’s next sleeping cottage phase is coming soon. Work will take place over three Saturdays: February 10th and 24th, and March 9th, from 9am to 4pm each day. You can sign up for any or all days. We are planning to build TWO cottages. These cottages will be at Rising Tide Ranch (risingtideranchca.com),…
Let’s Save Lives Together The mobile unit of the San Diego Blood Bank will be at St. James Sunday, February 11, from 7:30am to 12:45pm to receive blood donations. Did you know San Diego Blood Bank must collect more than 350 units of blood each day to meet the needs of local patients? One pint of blood can…
We are planning our annual youth retreat at Green Oak Ranch in Vista in early February. We ask for your prayers as these teens prepare for confirmation and join us on this spiritual adventure. We have over 60 teens attending from St. James-St. Leo. If you would like to offer a scholarship opportunity for retreat…
Hello everyone! I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the St. James-St. Leo community as Director of Music Ministry, following Maryruth’s dedicated leadership. I have enjoyed serving as Director of Discipleship this past year; the experience allowed me to use the combination of youth ministry, music, and catechetics in a unique way. It is…
Thanks to all who joined us Saturday for the CAC Epiphany Party. It was so much fun celebrating with all of you: Young Adults, Adult Community, and ACTIVE 60s! For those of you who couldn’t make the party, here are just a couple of pictures and also the link to view the video that was…
Excerpt from thank you letter; read full letter with more pictures in pdf below. “…we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible generosity and compassion demonstrated by your parish community. Your unwavering support in the Christmas gift efforts for Ukrainian refugees has touched the lives of those in need and exemplified the true meaning of Christmas. …we…
Our Music Director, Maryruth Culver, has blessed our parish community with her musical talents; our celebrations have heard harps, guitars, piano tunes, and new choirs embellishing our ceremonies. She was offered a leadership position at a nonprofit school of sacred music in San Diego; her skills will be instrumental in achieving its mission. She accepted the offer and will start her new…