Catholic Deaf Community

Interpreted Masses every Sunday:

• 8:30 am, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Ramona, second Sunday each month.

• 9 am, St. Gregory the Great

• 10 am, Guardian Angels, (religious education for children after Mass)

• 10 am, St. Rose of Lima

• 10:30 am, St. Mary's Escondido (some Sundays)

• 12 pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe, El Centro

• 1 pm, Our Mother of Confidence, third Sunday Mass in ASL for Deaf Community with potluck social following.

Bible Study for the Deaf every Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima, 7 pm and religious education for the deaf at 10:15 - 11:15.

All are welcome - deaf, hard of hearing, families, friends, those interested in getting involved. More interpreters and teachers are needed. Contact Fr. Brian Hayes, 858-490-8317 (v/tty) or visit their website at www.deafmass.org

Perpetual Adoration

Holy Spirit Church, 2725 55th St., offers perpetual adoration of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Separate chapel open 24 hours daily. Membership card needed for night entry, available at parish office. Info: (619) 262-2435.

Vocation Holy Hour

Holy Hour with exposition of the Eucharist is held every Thursday after 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Refuge Church, 4226 Jewell St. People gather to pray for vocations.

Pro-Life Prayer

• Deacon Paul Davidson leads hour of benediction, scriptural rosary and meditations on the Right to Life on the third Sun. of every month from 7 - 8 p.m. at Holy Family Church.
• Deacon Ken and Marie Finn lead a group in the rosary at the abortion clinic at 120 S. Craven in San Marcos, every Tuesday from 10 - 11 am.
• Prayer to end abortion: Every Saturday, 15 decades of the rosary are prayed at the site where close to 50 unborn children lose their lives each week. Bring the whole family. It's peaceful, safe and legal. For information, call Pat Sullivan at (858) 748-2109.

First Saturday Devotion: Consists of Rosary before/after Mass on the first Saturday of each month, at the following parishes:

GROUPS

Playgroup

Come pray, play and meet new friends in a new Catholic playgroup for babies and young children. Interested moms and dads should contact Stephanie Taitano at 760-603-8566 or jstaitano@aznet.net for more info.

Home-school Group

Catholic home-schooling families meet the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish for Mass at noon. Info/Debbie (619)579-6879.

Serra Clubs

For those interested in promoting, supporting and affirming vocations to the priesthood/religious life. 

• San Diego group holds regular meetings 2nd and 4th Wed. at noon at Coco's at 3821 Sports Arena Blvd. All welcome for lunch and a speaker. Info/(619)298-6801.
• North Coast group holds regular meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Mass at 7 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Carlsbad, meeting at 7:45 a.m. at Denny's Restaurant, 1045 Carlsbad Village Dr. Group also prays the rosary for vocations every Friday after 8 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick's. Holy Hour for priestly vocations every second Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John's. 
• San Diego East group meets each first Friday for 7 am Mass at Mission San Diego de Alcala, followed by continental breakfast and a speaker. The second meeting of each month is for lunch at the Sizzler at 3755 Murphy Canyon Rd. Info/(858)586-1968.

Women's Bible Study

St. Elizabeth Seton hosts Women's Christian Fellowship each Thurs., 9:30 a.m. - noon, at the church, 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad, for prayer, praise and study. This year's study is from the Head to the Heart series: "Equipping Saints in the Power of the Holy Spirit." Childcare available by phone reservation. Call Sue (760) 942-1364

Young Ladies Institute

Women dedicated to the Christian principles of charity and love meet monthly in the following locations:

• Heffernan group meets 2nd Monday at St. John Evangelist Parish, 4005 Normal St. Rosary begins at 7:15, meeting at 7:30. Info/(619) 469-6203.
• Holy Trinity meets 2nd Wed at noon, St. Didacus Church hall, Info/(619)697-4295.
• Regina del Valle meets 3rd Wed at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish hall, El Cajon. Info: (619)447-2889.
• Stella Maris meets 2nd Tues. at 7 p.m., St. Mary's Center, 601 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Info: (760)757-8487.

St. Margaret of York Prayer Society

Society's goals are to inspire a return to the faith and spread devotion. To reach society, write to: John and Sharie Altomare, St. Margaret of York Prayer Society, 1160 Sundown Lane, Chula Vista, 91911.

Padre Pio Devotions

Devotions are the first Monday of the month at Our Lady of the Rosary, 1659 Columbia St., San Diego. Rosary begins at 6:35 p.m.; Mass at 7:00 p.m.; Benediction and prayers follow. Spiritual director: Fr. Louis Solcia; group Leaders:  Ron and Diane Allen. www.padrepiodevotions.org

Secular Franciscans

• The Immaculate Conception Fraternity of Secular Franciscan Order meets the second Sunday of each month in the La Sala Room of Mission San Diego. Info/Elizabeth (619) 427-4613. 
• The San Luis Rey Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order meets on the third Sunday of the month at Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, 4070 Mission Ave. in Oceanside. Info: Scott, (760) 728-7519

Thomas Merton Society

San Diego chapter meets Thurs. at 7 p.m. St. Brigid Church, corner of Cass and Diamond, in Pacific Beach. Most Thurs. there is contemplation. On the 2nd Thurs., potluck social from 7-8:30 p.m. The group discusses Merton-related subjects. For info, call Pat Hulburt, (858) 490-0507. 

Men For Christ

Fellowship for men. 2nd and 4th Wed 7:30-9 p.m. Cenacle Rm, Old Rectory, Our Lady of Grace, 2766 Navajo Rd. Info: Steve Faucher, 449-9176. 

Men's Group

Deacon Ken Finn leads a men's group which focuses on Catholic evangelism in Scripture and Church teachings. Meetings are every Saturday at St. Mary's in Escondido, from 6:30 am - 7:45 am, followed by 8 am Mass.

Catholic Men's Fellowship

Local chapter of "Gathering of Men" ministry, now in its 4th year! Meets frequently at St. Elizabeth Seton, Carlsbad throughout the year, to draw men closer in relationship to Jesus, through prayer, the sharing of His word, the sacramental life of the Church, and fellowship with one another. Dynamic group interaction and discussions, and much more! Regional website at www.catholicmen.org. Locally, contact: Frederick A. Picciano at (760) 918-9830 or email fpicciano@adelphia.net or Hal Janke at (760) 431-6767 or Deacon Henry Chia at (760) 438-0871.

Singles

• Catholic Alumni Club, religious and social activities for single professionals. Diverse activities every weekend. Info hotline: (619) 491-1224.
• Catholic Singles Club offers religious, dining, sports and other social events for ages 21 and up. Info/(619) 491-3751.
• Catholic Comrades is for single Catholics who want to meet others who share their beliefs and interests. Info: Catholic Comrades, P.O. Box 131555, Carlsbad, 92013.
• Mission Young Adults meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the California Room in St. Francis Center behind Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Presentations on Catholic faith and fellowship. Other events include regular prayer activities, retreats, weekly Bible study, pro-life and social justice activities and social events. Please check the website for upcoming events! 

Seniors

• Holy Trinity Seniors meet every third Thurs. at the parish social hall. 11 a.m. - noon, catered luncheon. Yearly membership fee: $5. Monthly luncheons: $3.50. Birthdays celebrated, raffles, entertainment. Info/Fran (619) 447-6043.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish seniors group meets from noon to 2:30 p.m. Fridays in parish hall, 345 Anita St. in Chula Vista. Birthdays celebrated, entertainment, raffles. Info: Isabel, (619) 422-5619.

Divorced/Separated

• No. County Divorced/Separated meet Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Francis Church, Vista, in Founder's Hall. Potluck every second Friday. For remarried couples, there is a potluck on the first Saturday of each month from 7 - 9 pm. For info, (760) 941-1625.
• Bethesda Support Group for widowed/ divorced meets at St. Therese parish, 6026 Camino Rico, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m., in social hall. All ages welcome. Info: call Ann,(619) 449-1522. 
• New Paths, a support group for separated/divorced, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Coronado. Call (619) 435-6136.

Widows/Widowers

• Widows/widowers of North County build friendship through religious/social activities. Info: Helene Nickel (760) 727-0696 or Jackie Cohen, (760) 726-4343.
• Stalpar Club: single/widowed men/ women over 35, first Sundays, St. John's Church, 1638 Polk Ave. Social, 3:30 p.m.; mtg., dinner follow.  Info: (619) 292-4621, or (619) 448-2370.

Support Group

If you have sexual attraction to members of the same sex or have experienced sexual activity with members of your sex, COURAGE can help you live the chaste Christian life to which you are called. Through a deep relationship with Jesus, spiritual direction, scripture reading, frequent reception of the sacraments of Penance and Eucharist, and chaste Christian fellowship with others who share same sex attraction, same sex feelings and impulses can diminish significantly. You are not alone. God is here to help you in His Holy Catholic Church. Or, if you have a family member who self identifies as "gay" or "lesbian," and this has caused a strain in your relationship, ENCOURAGE can help you to deal with your feelings and still not compromise your conscience or God's teaching in rejecting same sex activity.  Call Fr. Rich Perozich at 619-280-0515.

Helping with Mental Illness

Missionaries of the Abandoned Christ is a group in formation. It is interested in helping those with mental illness in a more compassionate way. Info: (760) 728-2707.

Updated Sept. 14, 2001

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