We really need your help because response has been slow. The “Loaves and Fishes Food Drive” has begun for the Thanksgiving baskets being given to 30 families. Details are below or in the attached flyer. Please donate as soon as you can. Another great way to celebrate YOUR Blessings is attend the 9:00AM Thanksgiving Day Liturgy.

The Early Bird Registration Deadline 
is Sunday!!
Hello dear ladies!
11th Annual Women’s Retreat 2017
Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center
God’s Whisper of Love & Forgiveness
November 3-5 FridaySunday
Meals & lodging included.
$145 Early bird special ends Sunday, Oct. 1st
$165 after October 1st.
I’m reaching out to each one of you for a gentle reminder to join us at the mountain top to focus on God’s whisper of Love & Forgiveness.
This year our program will give us personal directed time with God in a beautiful peaceful quite surroundings.
Lots of faith sharing with each other and lots of fun too!
You won’t regret making the decision to come to the mountain top and take in all the peace & beauty God has in store for each of us!
Most Sincerely,
June Sprosty
Public Relations
You can download the flyer here!

Saturday October 21st at Sacred Heart Church Courtyard

Mark Your Calendar and join us for a festive evening featuring a traditional Oktoberfest Bavarian meal of tasty German Brats, grilled onions, peppers, roasted red potatoes and sauerkraut.
Celebrate with a fun evening of Polka Music, Games for the kids, Silent Auction & Fun for the WHOLE family.
Plus, Giant pretzels, Drinks & Local Craft Beer available for purchase.
 
We thank this year’s PREMIER SPONSOR
Mike Hess Brewing for their support!!!
Proceeds to benefit:
  • St. Madeleine Sophie Center & Noah Homes

  • St. Charles Borromeo Parish & Academy

  • Light & Life

  • Sacred Heart Parish & Preschool Academy

  • Local Youth Group Programs

  • Ocean Beach Food Bank/Loaves & Fishes

We thank our Sponsors and those providing Silent Auction Items 

    

Learn all the details this Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast at Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach

Visit our Knights of Columbus Facebook page here.

The Office of Social Ministry is offering a free, one and a half hour workshop on the encyclical “Laudato Si – On Care for Our Common Home” by Pope Francis. It is for all persons interested in protecting creation and preserving our environment. The workshop will take place on Sunday, September 24th at 12:15 pm at the Parish Hall. All are welcome!

If you have any questions Please contact Janice Teixeira at Teixeira@cox.net

Sacred Heart parish will soon have a new Youth Coordinator who will take over the Youth Ministries. Mr. James Ross will be in charge of the Youth programs including Confirmation classes and will begin a Young Adult program.  Mr. Ross will also start a new ministry for the parish which will be for Families with Young Children. Mr. Ross’s last position was with the Diocese of Sacramento  where he was Coordinator for Youth and Young Adults. Registration for the Youth programs will be announced when he is on board. If you want to sign up your youth for Confirmation classes now, please call the Parish Office: 619-224-2746.

 

With a passion for the Young Church and Evangelization, James has being working in Ministry with Youth and Young Adults for over 11 years, both in Spain and the United States at a parish and diocesan level.

 

He is a member of the Region XI board of Directors of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Pastoral Juvenile and an Associate Member of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry.
We are excited to present not one, but TWO women’s retreats… A local retreat in mid-October and a mountain retreat in early November. Come to both and receive extra graces!

 

Our theme is God’s Whisper of Love and Forgiveness. We are pleased to announce that Kate McKenzie will be our facilitator. Kate has been preparing under the mentorship of Sr. Carlotta DiLorenzo, CSJ. The sessions are based on the Love/Forgiveness Guides for Prayer by Bergan & Schwan as well as the works of Henri Nouwen, Peter Van Breemen SJ, and Richard Rohr.

 

Get your name in now for the early bird special.

 

The local retreat discounted rate of $35.00 must be paid by Sept. 17.
The mountain retreat fee is only $145.00 if paid in full by Oct. 1.

 

A new retreat flyer is attached with all the information you need to say YES! Please share it with your friends and family, and extend your personal invitation to others in our circle and beyond.

 

This weekend the retreat ladies will personally invite & handout flyers to the women of the Parish. This is the start to the retreat campaign. On September 16th and 17th we will have a the registration table in front of the church for signups.

 

We thank God for all of you. You are in our prayers and please keep us in yours. Our trust is in Him who longs for us to know and share His unconditional Love and Forgiveness.

June Sprosty 
Retreat Public Relations
Kate McKenzie and Joy Young
Retreat Chairs