St. James Mission Circle

02/24/2021

Quite simply, Mission Circle wouldn't exist without Fr. John Howard. He founded the group in 1977, and his spirit of serving others in the name of Christ has inspired us ever since. We are grateful for his stewardship and mentorship over these many years. What are your favorite memories of Fr. Howard?

02/24/2021

Mission Circle remembers Fr. John Howard, who passed away Feb. 23 at age 80. He left a tremendous legacy within the St. James community and he will be deeply missed.

02/05/2021

Got some spare peanut butter or jelly sitting around the back of your pantry? We can put it to good use! We are back to making over 1,000 sandwiches every Thursday, outside of St. Leo's kitchen. We would really appreciate your help, as our peanut butter and jelly supplies are very low. Donations of any flavor jelly and smooth peanut butter can be dropped off to St. James office, during week day hours 9am-4pm. We are also in need of any travel size toiletries. We are so grateful for your support of the PB&J sandwich program, serving hundreds of prisoners and homeless in Tijuana every week! If you are interested in volunteering to make sandwiches, please contact Stephanie Kowack, [email protected]. Space is limited, as we are keeping a safe distance and working outside. Thank you!

01/15/2021

Current Mission Circle volunteer opportunities:

01/14/2021

Look for us in the Parish Friday e-newsletter
SIGN UP at: https://stjamesandleo.org/newsletter-sign-up/

Where to find us: Mission Circle news can now be found in the parish e-newsletter that is sent every Friday to parishioners who have registered to receive it. You can use the the link above or go to the parish website to sign up.

Why is Mission Circle news moving? The former e-newsletter distribution was limited to those who have opted-in to receive it. The parish e-newsletter provides us with the ability to communicate with the whole parish. Additionally, all parish news will be in one place, making information more easily accessible to everyone.

Do I need to be a parishioner to sign up? No, we welcome and encourage anyone interested in serving our neighbors to register for the weekly e-newsletter.

Thank you to our loyal readers: YOU are what makes it possible for Mission Circle to help our neighbors in need. We thank you for your faithful readership of our Mission Circle e-newsletter and for responding with your generous hearts by volunteering and donating requested items. Just like any moving day, there is some sadness about leaving but that is quickly overshadowed by the excitement and wonder of many new possibilities and adventures. Be sure you don’t miss anything…sign up today!

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01/13/2021

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are no longer able to deliver baked goods to the Safe Parking Lots for people who are living in their cars. Thank you to everyone who participated in the past.

01/12/2021

The St. Leo & Catholic Charities Food Drive is still going strong. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is: pre-register with Catholic Charities at https://www.ccdsd.org/food-pick-up. If you need help registering, contact coordinators Raphael and Alicia Rodmel at [email protected] or 858-688-1102.

Food donations are also greatly appreciated! If you are able to donate food to supplement the canned food provided by Catholic Charities, please bring your food donations to St. Leo Mission, 936 Genevieve St., Solana Beach, Tuesdays and Wednesdays by using the drive-thru between 6:00-7:00 PM. For the 70 families that are currently being served, they are especially in need of the following donations:

dried pinto beans
white rice
breakfast cereal
pasta
fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
milk
canned foods

Cash and check donations to purchase weekly food needs are also greatly appreciated! Checks can be made out to St. James-St. Leo Community. On the memo line, write St. Leo Food Distribution. Donations can be dropped off at the parish office, or mailed to:

St. James-St. Leo Catholic Community
625 S. Nardo Ave.
Solana Beach, CA. 92075

01/08/2021

01/08/2021

Mission Circle sends out a huge THANK YOU to the amazing St. James-St. Leo Community. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to donate gifts valued at over $7,500 to the North County Interfaith Center. The staff at the center could not believe their eyes as more and more gifts were unloaded. Each of you who donated made Christmas more joyous for the poor and marginalized communities in our area. In the midst of dark times, St. James-St. Leo truly shone the light and love of Christ to the world.

12/28/2020

Mission Circle is incredibly grateful to our generous donors who helped us serve the community this year. In 2021, your support will help fund programs for after-school tutoring, assistance for unsheltered people, food drives, prison ministries, and new programs to come. Make a difference in 2021 with your end-of-the-year tax-deductible donation.

You do not have to have an account with Paypal to make an online donation.You will need a Paypal account to make automatic monthly donation. Click on the PayPal button which will take you to the Paypal payment screen. Enter the appropriate information and follow the prompts.