- Farewell Mass for Bishop Bejarano Friday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Therese of Carmel. St. Therese is located at 4355 Del Mar Trails Road.
- RECongress- Annual Catholic Convention hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. February 20-22nd at the Anaheim Convention Center. For more information: www.recongress.org
- Stations of the Cross- The LGBTQ Ministry will be leading the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. (after the 5:00 p.m. daily mass).
LGBTQ Ministry
Upcoming Events:
Follow us on Instagram: @sjelbtq
To be added to our e-mail list, send an email to: lgbt@sjesandiego.org
Social
Sunday, February 8th
LGBTQ Monthly Potluck Join us for a meal and great fellowship. Our monthly Pot-luck will be immediately after the 5:00 p.m. mass. in the Rose Room. Bring a dish and bring a friend.
Sunday, February 15th
Dine Out with the LGBTQ Ministry Join us for a group dinner at the Olympic Cafe at 2310 University Avenue. We will be heading to the restaurant following the 5:00 pm mass.
Sunday, February 22nd
LGBTQ Prayer Group & Meeting Join us for our monthly prayer group as we gather to discuss important issues, reflect on the word of God, and support each other spiritually. The Prayer Group will be held after the 5:00 p.m. mass.
Celebration of the Liturgy
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 Group walked
in the 2025 Pride Parade.
Service
Volunteer Opportunities: Our group is assisting the parish in preparing meals for those in the Restoring Citizens, which is a residential re-entry program for those striving to successfully integrate into the community after completing their sentence in prison
Prayer
"It is a demonic mystery of the human soul why so many men and women have a profound and visceral animus toward members of the L.G.B.T. communities. The church’s primary witness in the face of this bigotry must be one of embrace rather than distance or condemnation. The distinction between orientation and activity cannot be the principal focus for such a pastoral embrace because it inevitably suggests dividing the L.G.B.T. community into those who refrain from sexual activity and those who do not. Rather, the dignity of every person as a child of God struggling in this world, and the loving outreach of God, must be the heart, soul, face and substance of the church’s stance and pastoral action."
Cardinal Robert Elroy
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
