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Saint John School Saint John Preschool still has a few spots open for the 2007-2008 school season. For further details, 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 with a rosary following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. 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." 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. 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 11 p.m.; Monday 2:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Tuesday 2 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Friday 3:00 and 5:00 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 2008-2009 school year are now being accepted: *Grades 1-6: Monday Classes *Sunday Preschool: 3 and 4 year olds and Kindergarten children. Registration closes Monday April 28 4-8:00 p.m. 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. Confirmation Our youth will be blessed with The Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Chavez Wednesday May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Any baptized parishioners who have celebrated the Eucharist who have never been confirmed? Stop by the parish office - we can help.
Retired Clergy Please don’t forget our retired religious, Brothers, Sisters and Priests in need of our support in their retirement. Special envelopes are available in the church. Please be generous.
Diocesan Office for Social Ministries For updates pending visit their site here. 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. Catholic Men's Fellowship Please join the Catholic Men's Fellowship - whose mission is "to help men renew their minds and transform their hearts and lives for Christ." For other info about the Fellowship, visit www.catholicmen.org Retrouvaille If your marriage isn't what you want it to be, if communication has broken down, or for renewing relationships we invite you to join us. Watch for new dates! To register, call (951) 259-9474. Voices for Children San Diego's abused and neglected children need you! Volunteer to serve with free training as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Learn more - call Voices for Children at (858) 569-2019 or visit www.voicesforchildren.com Please Pray for our Troops Overseas Remember in your prayers our parishioners and all other troops in harms way who are in the military, who are now serving in the Middle East, or are relatives and friends separated from loved ones. Holy Name Society Holy Name Society meets for 8:00 a.m. Mass each month, followed by breakfast. All men are invited to attend. Please call (760) 942-0344, and continue to support parish projects sponsored by the Holy Name Society.
Elder Help Elder Help offers resources for seniors who need help - whether it's overnight assistance or help for just a few hours in the day. We're here to help! Call (858) 748-9675. Calling all Saint John Alumni.... ...we're looking for you! All school graduates for classes 1957 through 2007, contact (760) 436-5443 or e-mail us to help us gather alumni contact information. Saint John Youth Ministry This year's youth retreat was held April 11th and 12th with more than 125 teens attending - wonderful! Last month the Youth Ministry visited Tijuana to assist an impoverished family, building an addition to their home. Be part of our gala fundraiser for our Saint John School on Saturday, April 19, at 5 PM, at La Costa Resort and Spa. Dinner and dancing to 'Rockola' in the Costa Del Sol Ballroom. Tickets are $115 per person before March 19, and $135 per person thereafter, and are available at the Parish and School Offices. Baptism For the month of April will be held on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the church. Two classes, which are required, will be held on Wednesdays, April 2 and 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. For more information and to register, call the parish office at 760-753-6254.
Fiesta de la Flores Set the date! Fun, food and games; the annual parish festival will be held August 15-17. Fiesta Meeting to be held April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall and volunteers are welcome! Call (760) 944-1014.
Ushers Needed Attention to all men and women parishioners....if you're wondering what church ministry is for you, Saint Johns has one. We are seeking "welcome Ministers" (ushers) so if you attend the same Mass each Sunday and are confirmed, you qualify! We have a special need for the 9 a.m. Mass. The benefits are bountiful, call (760) 633-3750.
San Luis Rey Mission Mother and Daughter Retreat - Mothers and daughters will come together May 9 - 11 to celebrate the special bond of their unique relationship during "With Your Hand in Hers," a mother-daughter retreat at the Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center. Check-in time is between 4 pm and 6 pm Friday evening. The initial gathering
will begin at 6 pm. Other family members are invited to a Mother's Day brunch and closing Mass on Sunday. Call 760-757-3659
Saint John Seniors …please join us for this month's Seniors Mass and luncheon Thursday April 17; Mass at 11 a.m. with lunch afterwards in the parish hall. call (760) 753-3872 for reservations. 2nd Annual Saint Johns Swap Meet Join us for our parish tailgate swap meet Sunday April 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot. Only $25 - gets you a spot, and an opportunity to sell your goods. Call (760) 436-8708 for details. Beginning Experience Weekend For those widowed, divorced or separated please join us for wonderful Beginning Experience Weekends; sessions where a specially trained team will guide you through a healing and growth program. Call (858) 538-4208 about current and future scheduled dates. Saint John Altar Society
-Board Meeting; Tues April 1 10:00 a.m. in the parish hall.
Retreat - The Altar Society will be hosting a Lenten Retreat at the Parish Hall on Wednesday, April 19. The retreat will begin with 8:00 AM Mass held here at Saint Johns. The speaker and prayer/meditation leader will be Father Dave Leon. After Mass, a continental breakfast will be served in the Hall. The retreat will commence at 9:45 AM and end at 3:30 PM. Reservations are a must. Call 858-755-0762.
Vacation Bible Camp Saint John's annual Bible Camp Adventure is scheduled for the week of July 14-18 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Children currently in grades K-5 are eligible to attend. Registration materials will be made available in May.
Teacher Job Fair The Office for Schools, Diocese of San Diego, is sponsoring "2008 Teacher Job Fair" on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mater Dei Catholic High School. For more information please contact Sr. Breege Boyle, Associate Director, Office for Schools. 858-490-8240.
Good news! You can now send any bulletin item via email to: virginiaj@saintjohnencinitas.org. Please have item in by Monday noon. Thank you. |