AARP TAX SERVICES St. James Parish Office Main Conference Room Saturdays only Saturday, Feb 4 through Saturday, April 15 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. No appointments. First-come first-served basis.

This year the Homeless Shelter at St. James will take place Jan 21 through Feb 5. During this time the Parish Hall will not be available for events.

Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative prayer in which you place yourself mindfully in the presence of God for a 20 minute ‘sit’. Our St. James Centering Prayer group meets Tuesdays after Mass in the St. James Room. Should you have any interest or questions please contact Ann Deakers at adeakers2002@yahoo.com.

The PB&J Ministry needs more smooth peanut butter and jelly (any flavor). Thank you for your generosity in supporting this worthwhile ministry that helps to feed the hungry. Peanut butter and jelly can be brought to the parish office or to the St. James room at the church.

We welcome Maryruth Culver to our parish as our new Director of Music. She grew up in North County San Diego where she began her involvement in music ministry. Maryruth brings with her a degree in Harp Performance from the Univ. of Arizona, and a Masters in Ritual Chant & Song from the Univ. of Limerick.…

Due to illness, the Retirement Mass and Reception for Pauline Wright scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed to a date to be determined. Please join us in praying for Pauline’s quick recovery from Covid.

Christmas is upon us we would greatly appreciate any and all help from volunteers for the Saints Thrift Shop! Come join us for a rewarding service and meet all the wonderful volunteers at theSaints! Please contact Dorothy McDonald at (858) 755-0654 or heelclick@sbcglobal.net MORE about the SAINTS THRIFT SHOP

Seasons of Hope – A Christ-centered grief support for those in need of consolationafter losing a loved one. 6 Week Series with Camille HilmerWednesdays, starting January 4, 2023 at 11:30amGathering Room (located in the Church) This six week series will be a small group journey – as opposed to a drop-in group. Each session will…

Christmas Eve Mass – December 24 4:00pm: St. James Church 4:00pm: St. James Parish Hall 7:00pm: St. James Church 8:00pm: St. Leo Mission 10:00pm: St. James Church Christmas Day Mass – December 25 9:00am: St. James Church 10:30am: St. Leo Mission 11:30am: St. James Church

Advent 2022  Daily Reflections, Practices and Prayers  Awaiting the Good News  Janet Schaeffler, OP Pick up your copy in the church starting on Thanksgiving Day, while supplies last. Spanish available at St. Leo.