LGBTQ Ministry
To be added to our e-mail list,
send an e-mail to: lgbt@sjesandiego.org
Come to weekly mass celebration at 5:00 p.m. every Sunday.
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
Volunteer Opportunities: Our group served breakfast to the homeless at Father Joe's Villages on Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th.
The LGBTQ Prayer Group meets monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month after the 5:00 p.m. mass) in the Rose Room.
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Connect with other LGBTQ Catholics during the month.August Events Sunday, August 10thLGBTQ Ministry Monthly Potluck Immediately following the 5:00 mass, the LGBTQ Ministry will be having its monthly potluck social. Bring a dish, bring a friend or come as you are. Sunday, August 17thDine 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 restuarant following the 5:00 pm mass.
Sunday, August 24thLGBTQ 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.
The LGBTQ Ministry walked in the Diocese of San Diego’s annual procession to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.
St John’s LGBTQ Ministry walked as a group in the 2024 Annual Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Walk
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MISSION STATEMENT
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 LGBT people are welcome. We also welcome friends and family of LGBT people and anyone who might be questioning what it means to be a supportive Catholic for LGBT parishioners. Whatever your religious tradition, please know you are welcome to pray and worship with us.
For information contact Tim at lgbt@sjesandiego.org