Daily Reflection



Daily Reflection:
Wednesday, July 15

My Dear Parishioners,

I know that the Governor’s Directives issued yesterday regarding the renewed closures of various facilities including worship spaces were very disappointing for you and for me…

Especially disappointing was the need to cancel the Confirmation Masses that were planned and also the two remaining First Holy Communion Masses.

Although disappointing to me and to many, it is important to remember our need for corporate responsibility, and for us, as Christians, always working for the common good.
So know that I support the Governor’s efforts in working to keep us safe.

Our Bishop, Robert McElroy, does so as well. I would ask you to take time to read the letter that he sent to all priests yesterday. (You may also download his letter by clicking on either image below.)

In light of the Governor’s Directives and the Bishop’s encouragement, the STM staff is meeting today to discuss the ways in which we can celebrate Masses outdoors.

Our first priority will be to plan for the Baptisms that are presently scheduled, and for the First Holy Communion Masses, and Confirmation Masses that we needed to cancel as well as the Funeral Masses that are also planned.

Please keep us in prayer as we now create “Plan B” – Outdoor Masses.

Also please note that our Parish Office remains open.

In the Governor’s Directives, he indicates that Parish Staffs and their ministries are seen as essential work for the good of society.

So the Parish Office will be open, following all of the necessary health directives.

In these days, let us pray for each other, support each other, and know that, in this time, we walk by faith, not by sight!

--Fr. Mike

Congratulations to the Children Who
Celebrated Their First Holy Communion
on Saturday, July 11!

The Mass was recorded in case you would like to watch. Click on the image or check the Parish website and select Online Mass.

Please keep these children and the others who will be celebrating their First Holy Communion in the future in prayer.



Brother Benno’s
Drive-By Collection
Saturday, July 25, 8:00-10:00am

During this pandemic, Brother Benno’s has been forced to stop its hot breakfast program and go to sack lunches for the needy. Of course this means a different source of food, and they have sent out a request for the following:

Small bags of chips, fruit cups, protein bars, crackers, small juices, Gatorade, and bottled water. They also need hangers, adult diapers, and baby wipes. Finally, they are seeking face masks for the homeless.

Deacon Tom will be in the STM parking lot with his truck, so drive by and drop off your donations. Thank you!



Attention STM Women!

Watch your mail for an invitation to join the STM Women's Guild for the 2020-2021 year or download the membership info HERE.

Click on the photo to peruse the types of activities and fundraisers we host, understanding that we will make adjustments as needed.

Questions? Email Trish Feeley.


Hello Faith Formation Families!

We would like to share some information about our Religious Education Program (REACH) for the Fall. Please click on the images above for more details and to request your enrollment packet. Thank you!




Many of us make our contributions when we attend Mass each week. Our Parish still needs our weekly contributions even though we cannot attend Mass, so that we can continue providing services and ministering to you. Please consider giving online, using text-to-give, or mailing in your contributions to STM at 1450 S. Melrose Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056. Thank you!

If you know Parishioners or have family/friends who do not have access to email, please share this information with them. Thank you!

If you or anyone you know needs anything, please contact the Parish Office. We are closed but checking voice mail regularly and will do our best to help. You may also call
2-1-1 for assistance with resources of various types.

The bulletin link is available in every email we send (see golden orange button below. People without email or internet access will be able call the Parish Office and leave a message requesting a bulletin via snail mail each week during this time. Thank you!


The Larger Church
Fr. Bejarano Consecrated as
Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego

Father Ramón Bejarano arrived in the San Diego Diocese in July from the Central Valley, where he served as a priest of the Diocese of Stockton for 21 years.

He was consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego on Tuesday, July 14, in a ceremony that was livestreamed. The recording may still be available: https://www.sdcatholic.org/bishops/livestream-of-consecration-mass-for-aux-bishop-bejarano-july-14-2-p-m/

He sent the following message ahead of his arrival:
Dear faithful of the local Church of San Diego and the Imperial Valley:
Greetings from the northern Central Valley. I write this note as I prepare for my episcopal ordination.

I am very happy to be able to carry out the mission that our Lord has called me to do, even though I’m a little fearful. I have been asking the Holy Spirit to help me to be faithful and to be truly of service to the community of the Diocese of San Diego ...

His statement is continued here: https://tinyurl.com/bejarano-sd
(The Southern Cross, July 2, 2020)

 
Solutions for Change FarmBox

We hope you are doing well during this turbulent time. Many of us have been "thrown for a loop" the past couple of months from COVID-19, but the good news is, we are learning to find a way forward, and slowly but surely, able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We want you to know that we have a special place in our heart for your church and the people you serve, and we hope everyone is safe, happy, and healthy. 
 
As you may or may not know, our Solutions for Change has a farm! Solutions Farms provides work development training for the formerly homeless families in our program and funds the transformation of these families. 
 
Pre-Covid, we sold our lettuce to local restaurants. Unfortunately, with business shut downs, we lost these accounts, and a valuable source of funding for our program. We needed to get creative, so we quickly pivoted, partnering with local fruit and vegetable farmers to come out with our own CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Box - Solutions FarmBox!
 
Solutions FarmBox delivers organic fruits and vegetables straight to your front door. The box includes our 100% organic spring mix with local farm fresh veggies and fruit such as avocados, apples, oranges, tomatoes, zucchinis, spinach, strawberries etc.
 
To continue to serve those in need, we offer this CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box for purchase on our website, and 100% of the proceeds go towards solving family homeless at Solutions for Change. 
 
If you would like to purchase a box click here .
If you do not want a box but would like to support Solutions for Change, click here .


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