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17Service & Outreach7
- Italian Catholic Federation (ICF)Faith, heritage, and charitable works in the Italian Catholic tradition.
- Knights of ColumbusFirst Tuesday of each month at Serra Cottage
- Mexico MissionSt. Mary's mission outreach serving communities in Mexico — building homes, hope, and faith.
- PACG / Phil-AmFilipino-American Catholic community celebrating Filipino faith and culture, including Simbang Gabi.
- Young Adults - English SpeakingEvery other Tuesday, 7-9pmAll are welcome
- SMP Youth GroupSeptember-June: Wednesdays 7:00–8:00 PM PT at the Youth Center (next to the Our Lady of Guadalupe grotto). July-August: annual Summer Series with weekly on- and off-site events.
- St. Mary SchoolThe parish school. Visit the school website for admissions, the school calendar, and how to get in touch.Visit website ↗
Faith, heritage, and charitable works in the Italian Catholic tradition.
Catholic men's fraternal order — charity, unity, and service to parish and community.
St. Mary's mission outreach serving communities in Mexico — building homes, hope, and faith.
Filipino-American Catholic community celebrating Filipino faith and culture, including Simbang Gabi.
Young Adults - English Speaking
All are welcomeGather with other young adults & young families for faith sharing, fellowship, and formation. Always includes food!
Engaging middle and high school students (grades 6-12) with the Catholic faith in a welcoming atmosphere - helping young people articulate their faith in…
The parish school. Visit the school website for admissions, the school calendar, and how to get in touch.
Faith Formation2
- Adult Sacraments (RCIA / OCIA)Mondays & Tuesdays, 6:00–9:00 PM PT.All are welcome
- Religious EducationCatechists who hand on the faith to children and youth (Faith Formation / CCD).
Adult Sacraments (RCIA / OCIA)
All are welcomeThe Order of Christian Initiation of Adults — the journey to baptism, confirmation, and full communion with the Church (English OCIA/OCIC and Spanish RICA).
Liturgical7
- Homebound MinistryBring Holy Communion and the parish's companionship to parishioners who cannot come to Mass.
- Altar ServersTrained servers — often youth — who assist the priest at the altar: carrying the cross and candles, presenting the gifts, and helping at the credence table.
- Eucharistic Ministers - English LanguageExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) — commissioned lay ministers who assist the priest and deacon in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at…
- LectorsProclaim the first and second readings and lead the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass.
- Mass Captain / SacristanThe Mass captain and sacristan for each liturgy — prepares the altar, vessels, and vestments beforehand, confirms every liturgical minister is present, fills…
- Music MinistryChoir practices on weekday evenings — see the calendar.
- Ushers & GreetersWelcome parishioners, seat latecomers, take up the collection, guide the Communion procession, and hand out bulletins.
Bring Holy Communion and the parish's companionship to parishioners who cannot come to Mass.
Trained servers — often youth — who assist the priest at the altar: carrying the cross and candles, presenting the gifts, and helping at the credence table.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs) — commissioned lay ministers who assist the priest and deacon in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at…
The Mass captain and sacristan for each liturgy — prepares the altar, vessels, and vestments beforehand, confirms every liturgical minister is present, fills…
Parish choirs that lead the English and Spanish liturgies — Voces en Cristo, Maranatha, the Youth Choir, and the Sunday Mass choirs.
Welcome parishioners, seat latecomers, take up the collection, guide the Communion procession, and hand out bulletins.
Devotional1
Women's guild supporting parish life through prayer, hospitality, and service.
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16Servicio y alcance5
- Cursillos de CristiandadMen's & Women's groups Tuesdays 7:00 PM; Cursillistas choir Mondays 6:00 PM (PT).
- Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial (EMM)Retreat-based ministry that strengthens marriages and family life.
- Familias UnidasFamilies united in faith — fellowship and mutual support for parish households.
- Manantial de Agua VivaRetreats and planning meetings throughout the year — see the calendar.
- Soldados de Cristo - Jóvenes AdultosCada viernes de la semana a las 7: 00 p.m.All are welcome
Cursillos de Cristiandad — men's and women's groups living out the Christian life through weekly gatherings (Ultreya), choir, and service.
Retreat-based ministry that strengthens marriages and family life.
Spring of Living Water — a retreat ministry offering family and personal spiritual retreats.
Soldados de Cristo - Jóvenes Adultos
All are welcomeGrupo de Jóvenes adultos de 18 a 24 años nos reunimos todos los Viernes a las 7:00 p.m. en Serra Cottage
Formación en la fe1
Catequesis (Religious Education - Español)
All are welcomeLitúrgico3
- Coros
- Ministros de la EucaristíaEvery Quarter - Next meeting will be announced.
- Proclamadores de la PalabraEvery quarter - Next Meeting is TBD.
Devocional7
- Animación LitúrgicaRosario Guadalupano a las 6:00 p.m.
- Comité GuadalupanoGuadalupe Rosary on Fridays at 6:00 PM; the committee meets monthly.
- Divina MisericordiaDivine Mercy devotion — praying the Chaplet and sharing the message of God's mercy.
- Grupo de Oracion Unidad en CristoUnity in Christ — a prayer and fellowship community.
- Ministerio de Intercesión
- Movimiento Llama De Amor Del Inmaculado Corazón De María.Flame of Love — a Marian prayer movement devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- Vigilia de AdoraciónVigilia de Adoracion y ReparacionAll are welcome
El comité prepara la celebración para nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Divine Mercy devotion — praying the Chaplet and sharing the message of God's mercy.
Flame of Love — a Marian prayer movement devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.