‘40 Days for Life’ campaign underway
SAN DIEGO — The fall campaign of 40 Days for Life will run from Wednesday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Held around the world, the campaign is an effort to protect the unborn through fasting and prayer, community outreach, and 40-day, round-the-clock prayer vigils on the public sidewalk outside of abortion clinics.
For more information, including the nearest locations, and to sign up for vigil hours, visit sdcatholic.org/life-peace-and-justice/culture-of-life/40-days-for-life-campaign.
Workshop on intersection of faith and science
SAN DIEGO — An upcoming Faith & Science Workshop will equip catechists with practical ways to teach faith and science, showing how the two can complement each other and guide students toward a deeper understanding of God’s creation.
It will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at the diocesan Pastoral Center. The cost to attend is $15.
Registration is required before Monday, Sept. 29. For information, visit sdcatholic.org/event/faith-science-workshop or call (858) 490-8230.
Rachel’s Hope offering after-abortion healing
SAN DIEGO — Rachel’s Hope will hold a healing retreat for Catholic or Catholic-friendly women seeking healing after an abortion.
The professionally led retreat will be held from Friday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 5, at 4551 Moraga Ave. A closing Mass is included.
Confidentiality will be maintained. The cost to attend is $120 per person. Partial scholarships available. Housing will be provided.
For information or to register, call (858) 581-3022, text (858) 752-9378, email rachels_hope@juno.com, or visit RachelsHope.org.
Bishop Pham to speak at conference in OC
GARDEN GROVE — “Pilgrims of Hope Serving the Vulnerable,” a conference celebrating California’s social and health care ministries, will be held Oct. 9 to 10 at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove.
During the conference, Bishop Michael Pham will deliver a talk around 6:15 p.m., Oct. 9. He will share his personal story as a refugee from Vietnam and connect it with “Pilgrims of Hope,” the Jubilee Year theme.
Appaswamy “Vino” Pajanor, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego, will moderate an Immigration Services session earlier that afternoon at 2:15 p.m.
The conference is sponsored by Catholic Charities of California, the Alliance of Catholic Healthcare, Mercy Housing, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Los Angeles Council and other diocesan councils, and the Knights of Columbus.
For information, visit catholiccharitiesconf.org.
San Rafael promises ‘Evening in Bavaria’
RANCHO BERNARDO — San Rafael Parish will host its annual Oktoberfest event, “An Evening in Bavaria,” on Friday, Oct. 10.
The event, which will run from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature a German band; a menu that includes bratwursts, sauerkraut, and more; children’s entertainment; and a raffle.
Admission is $20 (presale, after Masses during the Oct. 4-5 weekend) to $25 (at the door) for adults, and $10 for children ages 6 to 18. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Proceeds will support San Rafael Parish, vocations, and other charities supported by San Rafael Parish’s Knights of Columbus Valley of Angels Council #9170.
Guardian Angels’ fall festival returning
SANTEE — Guardian Angels Parish in Santee will hold its annual fall festival from Friday, Oct. 10, to Sunday, Oct. 12.
Hours of operation will be on Friday, from 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, from noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include food, games, live entertainment, raffles and more. Admission is free.
For information, call (619) 448-1213.
Mexican, Italian traditions to combine at ‘Festa!/Fiesta!’
EL CAJON — All are invited to attend the “Festa!/Fiesta!/Italiana!/Mexicana!”
The event, an evening of faith, food, fellowship and fun, will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at Our Lady of Grace Parish.
It will begin at 6 p.m., with a Mass in the church, followed by a 7 p.m. meal in the parish hall, featuring Mexican appetizers and an Italian “cena” (dinner).
The event celebrates and supports the work of Casa de los Pobres, the urban relief center in Tijuana founded and operated by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, Queen of Peace.
While there is no cost to attend, donations to support Casa de los Pobres will be accepted. RSVP required. For information or to RSVP, call or text (619) 755-7363 or email CasadelosPobresUSA@gmail.com.
Widowed, divorced invited to healing weekend
OCEANSIDE — Beginning Experience, an international ministry that helps the widowed, divorced and separated move beyond grief, will hold its next weekend retreat Oct. 10 to 12 at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside.
Pre-registration is required. The cost is $75 to register; the full cost of the retreat can be discussed with the organizers.
For information, visit beginningexperience.org/team/san-diego, email beginningexperiencesd@gmail.com or call (858) 748-2273.
‘Awaken the Spirit’ to celebrate organization’s work with homeless, addicted
LA MESA — ISP San Diego (Ignatian Spirituality Project), an organization that offers retreats for those recovering from homelessness and addiction, will host a free morning of storytelling, connection and hope on Saturday, Oct. 11, at United Methodist Church (4690 Palm Ave., La Mesa 91941).
“Awaken the Spirit: The Power of Spirituality in Healing and Recovery” will begin at 10 a.m. with a program that includes a keynote presentation from ISP Executive Director Christine Curran, local voices of transformation, and a presentation of the Magis Award honoring Maureen Panuco for her dedicated service. From 11 a.m. to noon, there will be fellowship over refreshments.
For information, visit ispretreats.org/awaken-san-diego.
Bishop celebrating Mass for ‘Eucharistic Miracles’ event
SAN DIEGO — Bishop Michael Pham will celebrate the Saturday vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m., Oct. 11, at St. Thérèse of Carmel Parish.
The bishop’s visit is timed to coincide with “The Eucharistic Mission of Love,” an event that will be held at the parish from Oct. 9 to 14. The centerpiece of that event will be the touring Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles, which will be open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day in the parish’s Dempsey Center.
For information, visit sttheresecarmel.org.
Ladies Guild holding craft/bake sale
SAN DIEGO — The Father Joe’s Ladies Guild will hold its fall craft and bake sale on Monday, Oct. 13.
The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Father Joe’s Villages (1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego 92101). An assortment of homemade treats, crafts and “white elephant” treasures will be on sale.
The Ladies Guild raises funds for homeless children at Father Joe’s Villages.
Cathedral Catholic to celebrate Hispanic heritage
SAN DIEGO — Cathedral Catholic High School will host its fourth annual Kermes, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, on Friday, Oct. 17.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at For God and Country Plaza. Festivities held before the evening’s football game will include cultural activities, live music, performances, and face-painting. Food will be available for purchase. Entry is free with a football ticket.
After the game, a VIP experience will be held at The ZAK, featuring catering from Old Town Mexican Café, drinks, and desserts from Peru, Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. There will be performances of mariachi music, ballet folklorico, and Dons football. Admission is $80 for adults, $30 for children ages 6 to 20, and free for children under 5.
For information, call (858) 523-4000.
Women’s Auxiliary to gather for fall brunch
POWAY — The Whispering Winds Women’s Auxiliary will hold its annual fall brunch on Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Michael Parish.
There will be an optional Mass at 8:30 a.m., with check-in for the brunch beginning at 9 a.m. in the parish’s Holy Family Center. The brunch program will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and feature guest speaker Yvette Helfers.
The cost is $45 for WWWA Members and $50 for non-members.
For information, visit whisperingwinds.org/womens-auxiliary, call (619) 929-4660 or email anniekorn@gmail.com.
Bishop to celebrate Mass for reproductive loss
SAN DIEGO — Auxiliary Bishop Felipe Pulido will celebrate a diocesan Mass to express support for and solidarity with families who have suffered the loss of a baby before or after birth, including through miscarriage and early infant loss.
The Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at St. Brigid Parish.
For information, call (858) 490-8256 or email jprust@sdcatholic.org.
Healthcare professionals invited to special Mass
CORONADO — Medical professionals of all types are invited to wear their white lab coats or uniforms when they attend a special Healthcare Professionals Mass at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, at Sacred Heart Parish.
Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano will be the celebrant.
RSVP by Oct. 15 for the complimentary lunch that will follow in the parish hall.
For information, call (858) 490-8323 or email mvalencia@sdcatholic.org.
St. Jude Parish holding annual fiesta
SAN DIEGO — St. Jude Shrine of the West Parish will hold its annual fiesta in honor of its patron saint.
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 25 and 26, at the parish. It will include Mass, a procession, food, live music and a raffle.
For information, visit stjudesd.com, call (619) 264-2195 or email info@stjudesd.com.
‘Love Our Priests’ to have Augustinian guest
SAN DIEGO — Augustinian Father Martin Yusuf, associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in North Park, will be the special guest at the next gathering of the “Love Our Priests” Prayer Group, where he will share his vocation story.
It will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Ascension Parish in Tierrasanta. There will be a Mass at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon.
For information, email jeanlaskey@outlook.com.
St. Augustine High School holding open house
SAN DIEGO — St. Augustine High School invites potential students and families to an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, on its North Park campus.
Tours will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon. From 12:10 to 1 p.m., there will be a presentation on various aspects about the school. From 1 to 2 p.m., there will be an opportunity for more tours, as well as Q&A and a BBQ.
For information, email psipper@sahs.org or zaceron@sahs.org.
Next ‘Encounter’ canceled
SAN DIEGO — Encounter, a Spirit-filled evening of inspiring music, prayer and Eucharistic adoration, will not take place on Oct. 10.
It is held from 7 to 8 p.m. on second Fridays of the month at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Rancho Peñasquitos. The next Encounter will be Nov. 14.
For information, call (858) 324-0490.
Holiday craft fair coming to Our Lady of Grace
EL CAJON — Our Lady of Grace Parish’s Catholic Women’s Club will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, in the parish hall and outside in the patio area.
There will be over 80 vendors, featuring fashion apparel, home décor, unique crafts and artwork. Freshly baked items will include fudge, peanut brittle and cookies. There also will be a raffle for over 50 prizes. Lunch and snacks will be provided for a nominal fee by the International Catholic Families group.
For information, call (619) 980-6841.
Magnificat Meal to be held Nov. 15
ESCONDIDO — All are welcome to attend a Magnificat Meal on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church hall at St. Mary’s Parish in Escondido. The speaker will be Ana Knudsen. Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. in the church.
The event is sponsored by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapter of Magnificat in North County San Diego. Magnificat, founded in 1981, is a Catholic women’s ministry that has more than 100 chapters throughout the United States and its territories and in many foreign countries.
Registration is required. The cost to attend is $25 by check or $27 via Paypal or credit card, before Nov. 8. After that, the cost increases to $28.
For information, visit magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/ca-north-county-san-diego, call (760) 271-7743 or email magnificat.northcounty@yahoo.com.
New ministry for newly married
SAN DIEGO — “T(w)o Become One: Marriage Mystagogy,” a ministry for newly married couples, will meet on the first Thursday of each month for fellowship and practical, hands-on tools to help couples in their marriage. The next meeting will be Oct. 9.
For information, email jprust@sdcatholic.org or call (858) 490-8256.
Online Men’s Group Helps Fight Lust
SAN DIEGO — All Catholics are called to live the virtue of chastity, according to their state in life.
A Men’s Purity Support Group meets online every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
For information, visit sites.google.com/view/dragonslayers-sd. Your name and contact information will be kept confidential.
Women invited to discern vocation
SAN DIEGO — Women ages 18 to 35 are invited to a discernment session to explore religious life.
The weekly meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., Mondays, at Mission San Diego de Alcalá.
For information, contact Sister Katia Chavez, SJS, at (760) 562-2727.
Women’s religious order no longer recognized by Church
SAN DIEGO — As previously announced by the diocese in 2022, at the conclusion of a three-year visitation, the Apostolic See (specifically the then-Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life) by means of a decree dated May 13, 2022, and approved in forma specifica by Pope Francis, suppressed the religious institute formerly known as the Trinitarians of Mary.
With this suppression, the former members of the Trinitarians were automatically dispensed from their vows and are no longer permitted to present themselves as religious.
There is no right of appeal, and the Trinitarians have ceased to exist as a religious institute recognized by the Catholic Church.
