New Youth Minister

Sep 06 2022

Announcements

 

Our New
Youth Minister
John Maxwell

Hello Sacred Heart Parish,

My name is John Maxwell, and it is with great joy for me to say that I have been recently hired to be the youth minister for this wonderful parish. For some of you this will be a reintroduction and others this will be the first time of many for us to engage. A little bit about myself, I grew up in a Catholic household. My father, Tim, and mother, Julie, have both been active at different points of their lives in parish life at both Saint Charles and here. I have been given the grace to spend the past few years of my life on active mission both as a missionary in the Bronx and as a youth minister in Michigan, but as can happen, the Lord called me back to the start and this time in a fun and real way, as my first connection to youth ministry was in 7th grade here at Sacred Heart way back when Jaime was the youth minister.

I have since been blessed to help and serve at a couple of other parishes here in San Diego as well as being a seminarian before I left for mission where I would be blessed to meet and engage with so many wonderful people from around the world. I know and trust that the Lord has great plans for youth ministry here and hope to be a vessel for the Lord’s work. I am excited to meet and connect with all of you as well as hearing your stories and testimonies. I would also love to hear from you about your thoughts for what youth ministry could look like. To all of our Middle School, Jr. High, High School students and your families especially, please keep an eye out in the bulletin, on social media and in your emails for what the new ministry year will contain. To all of our young adults, please see the GroupMe I sent out earlier this week for introductions and a chance to sit down and meet one on one or as a group so I can hear from you and connect. The Lord is going to do amazing things!

In Christ,
John Maxwell

Father Tom Q&A

Sep 04 2022

Announcements
Father Tom Q&A
Is NOT Tomorrow

There was a typo in this weekend’s bulletin. The Father Tom Q&A is NOT tomorrow evening. The September Q&A will be next Monday, September 12th at 7:00PM at the parish rectory. We’ll send you reminders this Friday and next Monday as well as in the church bulletin.

Sorry about the holiday mix-up.

Church Fix-Up Day

Sep 02 2022

Events

 

This Saturday
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Sacred Heart Parish Church and Hall

Come spruce up our church, do minor maintenance jobs and correct flaws to the church and parish hall facilities, this Saturday from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. Work needed includes painting, installing rubber cushions on the feet of the kneelers, cleaning chair cushions, inventory of Vestments and other needed tasks.

If you would like more info please call or text Katie Inoue at 619-309-8732 or email her at katietontz@yahoo.com.

Fall Children’s Religious Ed

Aug 28 2022

Events

Children’s Religious Education Starts Soon
Register Your Children Now!!

We are excited to begin a new year sharing our faith and learning about the love of God. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade meet weekly Sunday mornings in the upstairs of Sacred Heart Academy (4895 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) at 8:30am in the morning. We gather together in a large group in the upstairs room from 8:30am-8:45am to have large group time. From 8:45am -9:40am we will break out into our age level group sections. Level 1 is Kindergarten-First grade, Level 2 is First Communion Class (IS A TWO YEAR PROGRAM), Level 3 is Third grade- Fifth grade. We will also offering a homeschooling option for parents to be the Catechist (homeschooling is not allowed for the First Communion Preparation Year). Parents will be the teachers and do monthly check ins with Stephen Williams on zoom.

First Communion is a two year program started this year as mandated by the Bishop McElory in November 2020. For First Communion your child’s first year will be in either a regular age level program and then the second year will be the preparation year when they do the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. If your child was in level 1 last year as a First grader they will be doing their the level 2 sacraments this year. Parents are the primary educators of their children. They are “the most influential agents of catechesis for their children” and “catechize primarily by the witness of their Christian lives and by their love for the faith” (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 234). Attendance at weekly Mass is an integral part of each child’s faith formation. The Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach Religious Education Program provides students with a safe environment and systematic formal catechesis, which ensures effective faith and sacramental formation at each level.

Registration opens June 1st, 2022.
Registration closes September 26, 2022.
Classes started October 2, 2022.

Click Here to Download the Children Religious Education Schedule Fall 2022-Spring 2023

Click Here to Register your Child for Religious Education 

The cost of Religious Ed is $85 (one child) and $60 (for each additional child). You can pay online on the parish’s website through ONLINE GIVING just select Religious Ed Registration or can pay in person at the parish office during business hours.

Stephen Williams
Director of Religious Education
4776 Saratoga Avenue
San Diego, Ca 92107
(619) 224-2746 *102

Fall Children’s Religious Ed

Aug 23 2022

Events

Children’s Religious Education Registration is Open

We are excited to begin a new year sharing our faith and learning about the love of God. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade meet weekly Sunday mornings in the upstairs of Sacred Heart Academy (4895 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) at 8:30am in the morning. We gather together in a large group in the upstairs room from 8:30am-8:45am to have large group time. From 8:45am -9:40am we will break out into our age level group sections. Level 1 is Kindergarten-First grade, Level 2 is First Communion Class (IS A TWO YEAR PROGRAM), Level 3 is Third grade- Fifth grade. We will also offering a homeschooling option for parents to be the Catechist (homeschooling is not allowed for the First Communion Preparation Year). Parents will be the teachers and do monthly check ins with Stephen Williams on zoom.

First Communion is a two year program started this year as mandated by the Bishop McElory in November 2020. For First Communion your child’s first year will be in either a regular age level program and then the second year will be the preparation year when they do the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. If your child was in level 1 last year as a First grader they will be doing their the level 2 sacraments this year. Parents are the primary educators of their children. They are “the most influential agents of catechesis for their children” and “catechize primarily by the witness of their Christian lives and by their love for the faith” (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 234). Attendance at weekly Mass is an integral part of each child’s faith formation. The Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach Religious Education Program provides students with a safe environment and systematic formal catechesis, which ensures effective faith and sacramental formation at each level.

Registration opens June 1st, 2022.
Registration closes September 26, 2022.
Classes started October 2, 2022.

Click Here to Download the Children Religious Education Schedule Fall 2022-Spring 2023

Click Here to Register your Child for Religious Education 

The cost of Religious Ed is $85 (one child) and $60 (for each additional child). You can pay online on the parish’s website through ONLINE GIVING just select Religious Ed Registration or can pay in person at the parish office during business hours.

Stephen Williams
Director of Religious Education
4776 Saratoga Avenue
San Diego, Ca 92107
(619) 224-2746 *102

Father Tom’s Family

Aug 19 2022

Announcements
Father Tom’s Family
Needs A Home To Rent

Fr. Tom’s family is looking for a year+ long rental (2-3 bedrooms) for his sister and brother-in-law in the area starting in November or December. We would appreciate any possible leads.

Please contact Father Tom at 619-224-2746 or Mary Ellen Flanagan at 703-895-2444 for more information. Thank you!

Fall Children’s Religious Ed

Aug 17 2022

Events

Children’s Religious Education Registration is Open

We are excited to begin a new year sharing our faith and learning about the love of God. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade meet weekly Sunday mornings in the upstairs of Sacred Heart Academy (4895 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) at 8:30am in the morning. We gather together in a large group in the upstairs room from 8:30am-8:45am to have large group time. From 8:45am -9:40am we will break out into our age level group sections. Level 1 is Kindergarten-First grade, Level 2 is First Communion Class (IS A TWO YEAR PROGRAM), Level 3 is Third grade- Fifth grade. We will also offering a homeschooling option for parents to be the Catechist (homeschooling is not allowed for the First Communion Preparation Year). Parents will be the teachers and do monthly check ins with Stephen Williams on zoom.

First Communion is a two year program started this year as mandated by the Bishop McElory in November 2020. For First Communion your child’s first year will be in either a regular age level program and then the second year will be the preparation year when they do the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. If your child was in level 1 last year as a First grader they will be doing their the level 2 sacraments this year. Parents are the primary educators of their children. They are “the most influential agents of catechesis for their children” and “catechize primarily by the witness of their Christian lives and by their love for the faith” (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 234). Attendance at weekly Mass is an integral part of each child’s faith formation. The Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach Religious Education Program provides students with a safe environment and systematic formal catechesis, which ensures effective faith and sacramental formation at each level.

Registration opens June 1st, 2022.
Registration closes September 26, 2022.
Classes started October 2, 2022.

Click Here to Download the Children Religious Education Schedule Fall 2022-Spring 2023

Click Here to Register your Child for Religious Education 

The cost of Religious Ed is $85 (one child) and $60 (for each additional child). You can pay online on the parish’s website through ONLINE GIVING just select Religious Ed Registration or can pay in person at the parish office during business hours.

Stephen Williams
Director of Religious Education
4776 Saratoga Avenue
San Diego, Ca 92107
(619) 224-2746 *102

Fall Children’s Religious Ed

Aug 11 2022

Events

Children’s Religious Education Registration is Open

We are excited to begin a new year sharing our faith and learning about the love of God. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade meet weekly Sunday mornings in the upstairs of Sacred Heart Academy (4895 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) at 8:30am in the morning. We gather together in a large group in the upstairs room from 8:30am-8:45am to have large group time. From 8:45am -9:40am we will break out into our age level group sections. Level 1 is Kindergarten-First grade, Level 2 is First Communion Class (IS A TWO YEAR PROGRAM), Level 3 is Third grade- Fifth grade. We will also offering a homeschooling option for parents to be the Catechist (homeschooling is not allowed for the First Communion Preparation Year). Parents will be the teachers and do monthly check ins with Stephen Williams on zoom.

First Communion is a two year program started this year as mandated by the Bishop McElory in November 2020. For First Communion your child’s first year will be in either a regular age level program and then the second year will be the preparation year when they do the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. If your child was in level 1 last year as a First grader they will be doing their the level 2 sacraments this year. Parents are the primary educators of their children. They are “the most influential agents of catechesis for their children” and “catechize primarily by the witness of their Christian lives and by their love for the faith” (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 234). Attendance at weekly Mass is an integral part of each child’s faith formation. The Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach Religious Education Program provides students with a safe environment and systematic formal catechesis, which ensures effective faith and sacramental formation at each level.

Registration opens June 1st, 2022.
Registration closes September 26, 2022.
Classes started October 2, 2022.

Click Here to Download the Children Religious Education Schedule Fall 2022-Spring 2023

Click Here to Register your Child for Religious Education

The cost of Religious Ed is $85 (one child) and $60 (for each additional child). You can pay online on the parish’s website through ONLINE GIVING just select Religious Ed Registration or can pay in person at the parish office during business hours.

Stephen Williams
Director of Religious Education
4776 Saratoga Avenue
San Diego, Ca 92107
(619) 224-2746 *102