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3 Prayers for Persecuted Christians

O Lord God, Your Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His resurrection He restores life and peace in all creation. Comfort, we pray, all victims of intolerance and those oppressed by their fellow humans. Remember in Your Kingdom those who have died. Lead the oppressors towards compassion and give hope to the suffering. Through the same Jesus Christ our…

Persecution of Christians Remains Elusive for US Catholics

In Spanish For the second year in a row, U.S. Catholics say they are more focused on human trafficking, poverty, and the global refugee crisis than they are on the persecution of Christians around the world. Nonetheless, 46 percent of U.S. Catholics believe the global persecution of Christians is “very severe,” and 58 percent say they are “very concerned” about the issue.…

Join Lent-Easter Choir!

Has God blessed you with a good singing voice? Are you available for Monday night rehearsals? If you can sing “Amazing Grace” on pitch, say “Yes!”  and simply call Pauline Wright (858) 755-2545 *300.  Please leave your name, and what vocal part you sing, plus your cell number and email, then sing to me! Call TODAY if you are ready…

Pope Francis Lent Message

ENGLISH Dear Brothers and Sisters Each year, through Mother Church, God “gives us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery with mind and heart renewed… as we recall the great events that gave us new life in Christ” (Preface of Lent I). We can thus journey from Easter to Easter towards…

The Lantern

We were blessed by some new tutors volunteering to join the La Clase Mágica Ministry on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the kitchen at St. Leo’s Church. If you are interested in volunteering, or just want to see us in action, stop by the kitchen at St. Leo’s on Monday or Wednesday afternoons, between 4:00PM and 5:30PM. St.…

Fish Feasts 2019!

The famous St. James Friday Fish Feasts begin Friday, March 9. Reservations are available online at the ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS website:  :http://www.kofc12749.org/reservations There is a discount for advanced reservations for all 6 Fridays. The menu is still a work in progress.  We will post when ready!  MARK YOU CALENDARS!

Tax Aide

St. James – St. Leo Catholic Community is again sponsoring free income tax assistance for 2018 Federal and California returns. Under the auspices of the AARP Tax-Aide program, this free tax preparation service is available to low-and middle income taxpayers, with the primary focus being on those who are 60 and older. The service will be offered each Saturday morning…