Parishioners Wayne and Michelle Kishimoto, were deeply inspired by the story of Servant of God Dr. Takashi Nagai (1908–1951). Last June, they embarked on a pilgrimage to Nagasaki, Japan, to explore the rich history of Catholicism in the region and the profound sacrifices made by early Christians in the face of severe persecution. During their presentation, Wayne and Michelle will share the remarkable sacrifices of Japan’s Christian martyrs, including St. Paul Miki, St. Lorenzo Ruiz, and St. Philip of Jesus, the first Mexican saint. Additionally, they will discuss their experiences at Dr. Takashi Nagai’s home and museum, the Atomic Bomb Museum and Hypocenter, and St. Maximilian Kolbe Hongouchi Church and Memorial Museum, as well as a Lourdes grotto in Hongouchi.

Consider spending some time in Adoration this Lent. All are welcome to First Friday Adoration from 8am -5pm.

All are invited to Francisco Perez’s talk on ”The Sacraments in the Discipleship Center, Room 204 at 7:00pm. For a list of all the talks, click here: AdultConfirmation

Please plan to join us for our St. Patrick’s Day-themed Bunco Night! Join us for a lovely evening of fun, food and fellowship with other ladies in our parish.  To participate in Bunco, the ‘entrance fee’ is: Wear something green & consider donating non-perishable food items to the parish food pantry!

All are welcome to join a new Bible Study, as taught by Michael (Naj) Mouawad a Bible Scholar who taught scripture for 2 decades at St. Ephrem & St. Margaret’s. This bible study will take place twice a month, in the Discipleship Center, Room 204 at 7pm.

Lenten Book Study is being offered to all the women of the parish. Fridays in Lent at 6:30pm in the Discipleship Center Room 206. Registration is required. Space is limited. The book study will be on the book Restore by Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT. The book cost is $13. Exact change or check is required. Arrangements for book distribution will be made after you register. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. First class, March 14 does not conflict with Encounter. Book Study will be shortened so allow participants to attend Encounter.

Looking to add more meaning to your Lent? Consider attending Encounter on Friday, March 14 at 7pm for an evening of Praise & Worship, Healing Prayer, Eucharistic Adoration.  Confession is available at 6:30pm.

Donating blood is one of the most important things you can do for others. You can save up to three lives with each blood donation. San Diego Blood Bank must collect more than 350 units of blood each day to meet the needs of local patients who are battling life-threatening blood disorders and cancers, suffering from traumas such as burns or serious accidents, or even complications from childbirth.Through the kind hearts of the people in our parish, our last blood drive helped 126 sick people which was our most successful blood drive since 2008.  Click here to sign up: Blooddrive

A woman’s prayer group dedicated to praying for our children that have fallen away from the Catholic church. Meet in the Discipleship Center at 6:30pm in Room 106.

The Feast of St. Joseph is Wednesday, March 19. We will celebrate the patron saint of the Universal Church at the 5:30pm Mass, with traditional elements including incense.  A spaghetti dinner reception will follow the Mass in the parish hall.  The spaghetti dinner tickets are sold only online and will benefit an upcoming teen summer camp. The dinner includes spaghetti dinner, salad and dessert. Cash bar $7 per drink. Last day to purchase tickets is March 12. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Come celebrate St. Joseph and support our youth!

For tickets, click here: St. Joseph