Ministries & Groups

"For I was…a stranger and you welcomed me,"
Jesus Christ - Matthew 25:35

Ministry of Welcome

Also known as Ushers, Greeters, or Hospitality, our ministry is about being the face of Christ to all who enter.

There are some who may be wary of coming to a church and it would take very little to make this visit their last. A kind word, a gentle smile, even body language can do much to put folks at ease.

Our ministry is to assist and to accommodate those who come to worship. We keep an atmosphere of calm and welcome, from responsibly handling collections to distributing worship aids. It is a joy and a privilege to serve Christ in this way.

Families Welcome! This ministry is suitable for all ages! We encourage parents and guardians to pair up with their young ones, and serve together as a family.

Thinking of joining our ministry?

If looking after others gives you a sense of peace, then you are in the right place. We are always in need of new Welcome ministers at all of our weekend masses and special feasts.

Want to support our work?

Your contributions help cover costs of worship aids, replacing materials, refreshments after mass, and more. Thank you for your generosity in making our ministry possible!

Donate Here!

Lectors

“The Lord has given me a well-trained tongue, that I may know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them.” - Isaiah 50:4

The ministry of a Lector is wonderful work and extremely rewarding. Ministers of the Word are entrusted with some of the most powerful stories that have been handed down to us from generation to generation; stories that God continues to speak through those called into the various ministries of the Church. To be a lector is to be given an opportunity for your own personal growth in Jesus. Lectors proclaim the Word of God. For most the Bible is not an easy read, especially if English is not the first language. A practiced and prayerful delivery can make a big difference in bringing God’s words to life for all present.

Families Welcome! This ministry welcomes strong readers of all ages! We encourage parents and guardians to pair up with their young ones, and serve together as a family.

Thinking of joining our ministry?
If the words of the Bible bring you to life, then you are in the right place. We are always in need of new lectors at all of our weekend masses and special feasts.

Want to support our work?
Your contributions help cover the costs of lector workbooks and more. Thank you for your generosity in making our ministry possible!

Donate Here!

Music Ministry

MUSIC MINISTRY
Music and song are a rich part of our faith tradition! We serve by uniting the congregation in song and by bringing beauty and solemnity to the celebration. Our goal is to choose music that is appropriate liturgically, artistically, and pastorally in order to lead the community to experience the presence of God. Music is especially important for those who have difficulty connecting with others and God through mere words.

The uniting of all our voices and talents is a true example of Christ’s body in action: all different parts, all unique, coming together as one beautiful sound.

Families Welcome! This ministry is suitable for all ages! We encourage parents and guardians to come with their families and serve together.

Are you a sound engineer?
If you have experience with sound systems we could use your help!

Thinking of joining our ministry?
If looking to meet others and make a joyful sound, you’re in the right place. We welcome new musicians and singers at all of our weekend masses and special feasts.

Want to support our work?
Donate here! Your contributions help cover the costs of hymnals, music sheets, sound equipment, maintaining instruments, and more. Thank you for your generosity in making our ministry possible!

Liturgy Committee

Our Liturgy and Worship Committee serves the parish by offering a worship experience that is reverent, beautiful and joyful in the Lord. Our hope is to bring the parish community and others closer to God by nurturing active participation in the spirit-filled liturgies of the Church, especially the Mass. For our environment we start with plants, features from nature and more to create an atmosphere and environment that fosters prayer and reflects the church’s liturgical seasons and feasts, like Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and more. The committee includes persons from each of the liturgical ministries. From our ministers of welcome, to our liturgical environment, by working together we create something greater than the sum of its parts: a living example of Christ’s body in action.

Enjoy making a space come alive?
We are always in need of volunteers to helps us transform the environment of the church to reflect the feasts and seasons. No long term commitment necessary: volunteer whenever you can. Families welcome!

Interested in helping with the liturgy?
We are always in need of willing helpers in each of the liturgical ministries.

Want to support our work?
Donate here! Your contributions help cover costs for all aspects of the Mass and feast celebrations. Thank you for your generosity in making our services and celebrations possible!

Those currently serving on the committee are:

Father Jose Goopio (Pastor)
Deacon Herb Kelsey
Deacon Tony Albers
Catherine Senoff (Chair)
Sharon Albers (Secretary)
Nancy Scibetta (Ministry of Faith Formation and Ministry of Music)
Angel Olvera (Sacristan)
Orlando Lopez (Spanish Community)
Roberto Reyes (Spanish Community)
Sheila Kennedy (Lectors)
Michael Dornfeld (Welcome)
Edward Snyder (Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist)
Lydia Pascal (Faith Formation)

You & Me

Our ministry is in partnership with Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego. Our ministry includes:

Mass food distribution at various sites
Emergency Food Distribution Network in 22 parishes to help those in dire need due to Covid-19
Mission Gorge Food pantry for refugees and Asylees
Registering clients for calfresh and Covered California
Providing disaster guides, resources, and education through Emergency Preparedness outreach
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Provision of nutrition education to seniors and in collaboration with the Arthritis foundation implements the curriculum ‘Walk with Ease” for seniors

A Parishioner can volunteer or donate. For more information, go to https://ccdsd.org/