Saint John School

Saint John Preschool still has a few spots open for the 2007-2008 school season. For further details,
call (760) 634-1522.

Our school proudly celebrates its 50th year anniversary in 2007! Our parish is deeply committed to Catholic parochial education, and the gift of our school is truly a blessing. Saint John School again received a maximum 6 year full accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Visit the links on our site to go the school's website.

Sunday Mass Obligation

The precepts/laws of the Church follow the Lord more precisely - "On Sundays and Holy Days, this faithful are bound to attend Mass." This obligation is satisfied by assistance at Mass, either on Sunday, or the evening prior. The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of our Christian practices.

Did you know people who attend religious services weekly experience slower pulmonary decline, regardless of smoking or physical activity? A dose of religion offers emotional support and social contact, both of which improve your health!

We are obligated and are guilty of sin, unless illness, or care for the ill, prevents us from attending. It is difficult to understand those parents, who faithfully send their children to our school or religious instruction, then fail to recognize their obligation to - as a family - attend Mass each and every week. This is your duty, as a parent, to fulfill for your family this obligation, one that should have priority over all other activities.

Pro-Life Mass

Please join us for a pro-Life Mass and Rosary on the 1st Monday of every month. Our intentions are for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Call Steve or Annette through the parish office.

Parents in Prayer

....is a group of parents and parishioners who pray the Rosary after the Thursday morning Mass while Saint John School is in session. Pray to Christ Jesus through Mother Mary who said in Scripture "My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of his maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed."
Luke 1:46-49

This is the 4th year of Parents in Prayer. Pray the Mysteries of Light or Luminous Mysteries as we ask the Blessed Mother to intercede on our behalf for all of our parish, school and community intentions. Rosaries and prayer booklets are provided. Children are welcome. For more info, call (760) 753-2958 or e-mail us here.

Family Planning

NFP classes teach couples to observe and interpret symptoms of fertility. Couples may plan their family without artificial means. Classes are offered in various locations. Visit their site, call (858) 490-8297 or the parish office.

Promoting Our Vocations

Blessed Junipero Serra founded nine of California's Missions, persevering despite chronic foot infections and fatigue. Few know that Serra walked more miles in his work than the travels of Lewis and Clark and Marco Polo combined to spread the word of the Church. As the patron saint of Serra International (www.serraus.org) - this wonderful organization deserves our prayers as they promote an increase in vocations.

Saint John Parish Altar Server Schedule

Sandy Watson periodically mails and/or publishes the altar server schedule, and also provides family contact information. This is an important and holy duty, and we thank our servers who volunteer and serve during Masses and funerals. Click here to see the schedule.
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Ministers of the Word

An opportunity for experienced readers to improve their skills - Pastor's recommendation required to attend. Sessions at Diocesan Pastoral Center - fee $25. Saturday sessions 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; weekday sessions 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. For dates - call (760) 753-6254.

Perpetual Adoration

Why not resolve to spend more time in prayer in this new year? Share in this sacred and wonderful experience for only one hour. We are still in need of people for We are in need of people for the following hours: Sunday at 5 a.m., Tuesday at 12 noon, Wednesday at 11 p.m. Friday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. Also please offer to volunteer and substitute when people are ill or on vacation. Contact the parish office or call (760) 635-2573.

Spiritual Adoption for the Unborn Child

The Feast of the Annunciation Mass announced Saint John's Pro-Life's adoption of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Spiritual Adoption Novena for the Unborn Child. All who invoke this prayer for the unborn will intercede and save the life of a child known only to GOD, becoming spiritual guardians of pre-born babies of parents considering abortion.

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion."

School of Religious Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration for 2007-2008 school year are now being accepted:*Grades 1-6: Monday Classes*Sunday Preschool:3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten children during the 9:00 A.M. Sunday Mass. Call the Religious Education Office at (760) 436-0664.

Faithway News

FAITHWAYS meets Tuesday evening throughout the school year from 7:00-8:15 p.m. and is open to all 7th and 8th graders from Saint John's Parish. For more information, call (760) 753-4279.

St. Vincent De Paul Society News

Did you know that... St. Vincent de Paul members are available every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the parish Hall Anyone in need of short term non-medical assistance is welcome to come. We do our best, within our limited resources, to provide relief. For more information, please call our Help Line 753-3056. Someone will return your call.

Catholics Single Club of San Diego

....welcomes all Catholic singles over age 21. Please join others for social, religious, and community services and to meet others with the same fundamental values we all share. Contact us at 619-491-3750. or e-mail us.