SSJ Parish Retreat Weekend - "Finding Your Spiritual GPS"

February 26-28, 2010 - Serra Retreat Center - Mailbu

In this time of financial, physical and emotional suffering, when fear and anxiety seem to be constant companions, we can sometimes lose our spiritual way.  Join fellow SSJ parishioners (18 or older) as we reclaim our spiritual path in the beautiful hills of Malibu.

Space is Limited. . .Register Soon!
Forms available in the Parish Office

Second Collection this Weekend - Haiti struck by Worst Earthquate in more than 200 years

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church is responding to the victims of the massive earthquake disaster in Haiti.  CRS already had permanent offices and projects in Haiti because it is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere and as you know CRS is dedicated to helping the poorest of the poor.  80% of Haitians are Catholic.  Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot died in the quake and many church officials are still missing including two CRS workers. 

The parish will send the monies collected directly to Catholic Relief Services.  If you would like to donate direct to CRS please see the information below.

• Donate via phone to 1-877-HELP-CRS
• Donate via mobile device: Text RELIEF to 30644 and follow the instructions
• Donate online: www.crs.org
• Donate by mail:  Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090.  In the memo portion of your check, please write: Haiti Earthquake.

Job Seekers Workshop

The Career Renewal Ministry hold workshops on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Colman Hall for the unemployed and underemployed.  All are welcome!

Click here for more details and upcoming events!

Word and Faith Alive (WAFA)

Small Faith Communities

Alice Camille, a full-time writer, religious educator, and retreat leader, is a Scripture columnist for U.S. Catholic.  She will be available in the Franciscan Room after all the weekend Masses, January 23 and 24, 2010, to discuss how being part of a WAFA group can enrich one's understanding of Scripture and the Sunday readings.  Parishioners will have the opportunity to register a group of their own or join an existing WAFA group.

If you would like more information, contact Patsi Wagner at (714) 962-3333.

Catholic Social Teachings

The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. In these brief reflections, we highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.

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