Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts
Our Lenten Journey…
Our 2020 Lenten journey is an invitation to walk with Christ and examine our own brokenness. At various times in our lives, we identify with the powerful images that come to us in Sacred Scripture: the Prodigal Son, the Lost Sheep, the Doubting Thomas, the Denying Peter, even the Betraying Judas. We feel broken, empty, ugly, unloved. And who fills our void and makes us whole? It is Jesus, the Christ. Our Lenten season will be filled with opportunities to encounter the healing presence of Christ. Please join us for the many activities of this holy season. May God give you a holy Lenten journey to experience the promise of hope fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.
Lenten Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Lenten season is a time of repentance and reconciliation with God. One of the great gifts for us as Catholics is the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please avail yourself of the numerous opportunities to celebrate this special encounter with the forgiving and healing Christ. Confessions are held every Saturday at 3:30 pm or by appointment. We encourage you to attend one of the local penance services as is convenient to you. The schedule of local Penance Services is listed below. Please do not wait until Holy Saturday to seek reconciliation with God.
Mon March 9 7:00pm
Sacred Heart, Ocean Beach
Wed March 11 7:00pm
Ascension, Tierrasanta
Sat March 14 10:00am
St. Charles Borromeo, Pt. Loma
Mon March 16 7:00pm
St. Catherine Laboure, San Diego
Mon March 30
7:00pm Immaculata, USD
6:00pm St. Brigid, Pacific Beach
7:00pm Holy Family, Linda Vista
7:00pm Mission SD de Alcala
Tues March 31
7:00pm St. Columba, San Diego
3:30pm and 7:00pm Our Mother of Confidence, San Diego
Wed April 1
7:00pm St. Mary Magdalene, SD
7:00pm St. Therese of Carmel, Del Mar
Sat April 4
8:45am ImmaculateConception, Old Town
Tues April 7 7:00pm
All Hallows, La Jolla
Wed April 8 7:00pm
Mary, Star of the Sea, La Jolla
St. Joseph…In His Own Words. Thursday March 19
The Solemnity of St. Joseph: 6:00pm in the Church
This is a Bible based theatrical presentation that many say is more thought-provoking than any they have ever seen.
Mark Price brings key figures of history to life. They will speak to you about their lives and experiences with Jesus. Mark hopes that his Portrayals will encourage people to get to know those who were closest to Jesus, to dig deeper into the Scriptures and to grow in their faith. PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT. No tickets required
The Definitive Study on the Life of Jesus Christ
Mondays 6:00pm to 7:30pm in The Parish Office
Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a 10-week video study program and book. Anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, this study explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today.
Presented by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Edward Sri, this study was filmed in the Holy Land so Catholics can experience the extraordinary world in which Jesus lived and taught—the historical context, the politics, the clashing cultures, the history, and the ancient land—and see where the most significant events of his life took place, from his infancy to his ascension.
This study shows, in a simple way, how Jesus, the Incarnate God, is both fully divine and fully human—his intimacy with the Father, his revelation of the Father’s love, and his extraordinary influence on his disciples, his followers, and even his enemies.
Most importantly, this encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life in him as you come to know and love him in an ever-deeper and more intimate way.
In This Study, Catholics Will Learn…
…Who Jesus is and how he answers the longings of the human heart.
…Why Jesus was baptized.
…The significance of the Transfiguration.
…The essentials of Christology explained in a way the average Catholic can understand.
…The mystery and meaning of the Resurrection, Christ’s triumph over death.
…The nature of Jesus’ mission and the redemption of humanity.
…Our role today as Catholics in the Great Commission.
Annual Catholic Appeal Sunday: Gratitude in Action
Thank you for your passionate commitment to Mary, Star of the Sea Church. That commitment reminds us that being Catholic is more than just a baptism, more than a parish registration form, more than Sunday Mass attendance. It is a committed and intentional response to the mission of the church founded by Jesus Christ. That commitment is the fruit of gratitude and manifested in action. Our parish has been both benefactor and beneficiary in our years of existence. We have helped others and others have helped us.
Because of this, we hold a sacred connection to those beyond our parish boundaries. Gratitude in Action speaks to this sacred bond of giving, receiving, and sharing the abundant blessings of God. All of us are invited each year to be PARTNERS in CONTINUING THE MISSION OF JESUS not only in our parish, but in this local Church of San Diego.
The Annual Catholic Appeal funds are targeted to essential programs right here in San Diego, including Catholic Charities, Priestly and Religious Vocations, development of poor parishes, and other critical support ministries. YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO THESE PROGRAMS. Our parish assessment for this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal is $66,000. All funds received beyond this amount will be returned to our parish Capital Campaign fund. Your participation is humbly requested and greatly appreciated.
You should have received a mailing recently regarding the ACA. Please complete the enclosed pledge card in the spirit of the many blessings God has bestowed upon you. This is a task for all of us. Please return your completed pledges in the collection at Mass next weekend or return it to the parish office as soon as possible. Thank you again for your prayers and support.
With Gratitude in Christ,
have a blessed season of grace! In Christ’s love, Fr. Pat