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The Pastor’s RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts National Catholic Schools Week 2020: January 26– February 1Catholic Schools: LEARN, SERVE, LEAD, SUCCEED During this special week, we salute Catholic education and the positive difference it makes in forming new generations of students to connect their academic successes with their Catholic values. This is a week to celebrate […]

Groundbreaking of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa, housing project

We are so excited to announce the Groundbreaking of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa, the second project in a series to create long-term housing for people experiencing homelessness. We are very grateful to our very own Deacon and Father Joe’s Villages CEO, Jim Vargas, for bringing this beautiful project to life. Another big thank you […]

The Pastor’s RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Respecting Human Life. Recalling the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Almost 5 decades ago, the Supreme Court of the United States, in their Roe vs. Wade decision, legalized abortion in our country. The tragedy of this decision is the millions of lives lost over these several decades, the women […]

World Day of the Sick Mass

We are very pleased to announce that our Pastor Fr. Pat Mulcahy and Deacon Jimmy Vargas will be part of the special World Day of the Sick Mass with Bishop Robert McElroy as the principal celebrant. Celebration in Honor of Our Lady of Lourdes: Please join us for this special mass including Anointing of the […]

The Pastor’s RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Christmas concludes with…The Baptism of the Lord A Simple Question: Why? The baptism of Jesus by John is somewhat mysterious. John performed a baptism of repentance. How did this apply to Jesus…who was born like us in all things BUT SIN? Why would Jesus seek out baptism by John […]

Catholic Scripture Scholar, Dr. Scott Hahn, visits Mary Star

On Sunday January 5th, our parish family gathered together to hear Catholic scripture scholar Dr. Scott Hahn speak in our beautiful Church. Thank you to Dr. Hahn and his team, our Pastor Fr. Pat Mulcahy and all those who helped bring this evening event to beautiful fruition.

The Pastor’s RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts The Epiphany of the Lord This solemnity recalls the visit of the Magi and their presentation of the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The Magi were pagan astrologers and their adoration of the Christ child symbolizes the universality of the mission of the Savior. He came to save […]

Update: Fr. Joe’s Villages Donations

We want to thank all those who lovingly donated household items to help those who are on the streets of San Diego with their transition into permanent housing. Our Deacon Jim Vargas, also the CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, extends his sincere gratitude for the generosity of Mary Star parishioners. Additionally, students from our parochial […]

The Pastor’s RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Christmas Blessings of Peace, Joy, and Hope. Christ our Savior is Born… Forget About Me, I Love You The Feast of the Holy Family I like shortcuts…when I travel, when I go shopping, when I am attacking my To-Do List, and even when I am speaking (Please avoid comments […]

The Pastor’s RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts A Blessed Christmas of Joy and Peace to All! We have decorated the house, bought the gifts, wrapped the gifts, sent the cards, cooked the food, and now we celebrate… We have prayed, forgiven, shared, reconciled, we have prepared a humble dwelling place for the Lord and now He […]