LGBTQ Ministry

Upcoming Events:
  • San Diego Padres Out at the Park - Friday, May 1st at 6:40 p.m. We will meet as a group at Gallagher Square
  • Diocese Pentacost Mass for All Peoples- Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Cathedral High School
  • A Journey of Faith:  How has faith played a role in my life? Ed Williams, a former religious Brother, leads the prayer group on May 24th 
  • Pride on the Beach - Saturday, June 6th from noon to 6:00 p.m. downtown Oceanside
  • Light up the Cathedral – Interfaith Pride Celebration is on July 15th at 7:00 at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
  • All Are Welcome Mass - Sunday, July 12th at 5:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist

Follow us on Instagram: @sjelbtq

To be added to our e-mail list, send an email to: lgbt@sjesandiego.org

Social

Sunday, May 10th  

LGBTQ Monthly Potluck - Join us for fellowship over a potluck meal immediately after the 5:00 p.m. mass. in the Rose Room.  Bring a dish and bring a friend.


Sunday, May 17th    

Dine Out with the LGBTQ Ministry - Our group dinner this month will be at the Arrivederci at 3845 4TH Avenue in Hillcrest. We will be heading to the restaurant following the 5:00 pm mass. 

Saturday, May 23rd

Diocese Pentecost Mass for All Peoples - Cathedral Catholic High School. The mass starts at 11:00 a.m. As in years past, we will attend this Diocesan mass as a group at meet in front of the auditorium at 11:00 a.m. 


Sunday, May 24th  

LGBTQ Prayer Group & Meeting - Every fourth Sunday we gather as LGBTQ Catholics and allies to reflect on the Gospel.  The Prayer Group will be held after the 5:00 p.m. mass.  This month Ed Williams, a former religious brother for 20 years with a Master's degree in Theology is to speak on A Journey of Faith: How has faith played a role in my life? After his talk, Ed will lead a discussion on the role of faith in each of our lives.


Celebration of the Liturgy

Watch the video of the mass. https://youtu.be/UMlT-eJjZWI
St. Johns Hosts the Diocese "All Are Welcome" Mass


On July 13th, six parishes from across the Diocese of San Diego participated in this year’s “All Are Welcome”. The mass presided by Bishop Robert Bejarano and priests from six parishes, welcomed many of the marginalized communities in the fold of the church. These communities included the unhoused, refugees/asylum seekers, those experiencing mental health issues, migrants, and the LGBTQ community.


Mass offers warm embrace, open heart - The Southern Cross

Community

St. John's LGBTQ Ministry walked in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

St. John's LGBTQ Ministry walked

 in the 2025 Pride Parade.

Service

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Consistent with our parish mission statement, where we are called to serve the marginalized, our ministry participates in community service volunteer activities.

  • Friday, April 17 - Serve Breakfast: Recently a group of us served breakfast to the homeless as Father Joe's Villages main kitchen.  It was a rewarding experience.

Future volunteer opportunities are being arranged.



Prayer

Our faith community seeks to provide spiritual nourishment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families and friends. We seek to affirm the intrinsic value and self-worth of all people and to welcome them into full participation in the faith community. All LGBTQ people are welcome. We also welcome friends and family of LGBTQ people and anyone who might be questioning what it means to be a supportive Catholic for LGBTQ parishioners. Whatever your religious tradition, please know you are welcome to pray and worship with us.


For information contact Tim at lgbt@sjesandiego.org