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 Watch the video of the mass.
Volunteer Opportunities: Our group served breakfast to the homeless at Father Joe's Villages.
Additional volunteer opportunities are being planned for the October-November timeframe.
The LGBTQ Prayer Group meets monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month after the 5:00 p.m. mass) in the Rose Room.
"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 |
Connect with other LGBTQ Catholics during the month.September Events Saturday, September 13thWalking Together: A New Ways Ministry This workshop explores how receiving and implementing synodality can allow our parishes to better listen to LGBTQ+ experiences & foster a better dialogue. You need to RSVP to gerih@stmoside.org Workshop: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Church of St. Francis of Assisi 525 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA
Sunday, September 14thLGBTQ 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, September 21stDine Out with the LGBTQ Ministry Join us for a group dinner at the Arrivederci Ristorante (not pizzeria) at 3845 4th 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.
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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 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