Padre's Portion

Friend,

Our call to love is beautiful but steep! “The measure of love is to love without measure.” Jesus did not measure out his love. He just loved everyone unconditionally and infinitely. 

How much of my love is conditional? If I like a person, if they are useful, if they return my love, then I will pour out for them. But what about if I don’t like a person, they are not useful for me and they do not return my love? How often do I ignore or withhold from them?

Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Tall order! Let us pray for the grace to love each other as Jesus loves us all. 

“The measure of love is to love without measure.”

+Fr John Amsberry

Men's Retreat February 27-March 1 at Whispering Winds

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Medjugorje Pilgrimage with

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Women's Retreat July 24-26 at the Prince of Peace Abbey

Upcoming Events 🗓️

February 3 - Grief Ministry Meeting 6pm in the Borromeo Room

February 8 - KofC Pancake Breakfast after the 8am and 10am Masses

February 11 - Mommy & Me Ministry Meeting 10am in the Parish Hall

February 11 - i2WE Mental Health Ministry Spiritual Support Group, 6:30-8:00 PM in the Window Room: EMAIL WEBSITE

February 27- March 1 - Men's Retreat at Whispering Winds $240 per person - REGISTER

July 24-26 - Women's Retreat at the Prince of Peace Abbey - more info to come

Courtesy Announcements:

January 31 - The Camino de Santiago - Authors Sandy Brown and Dave Whitson- 4:30pm-6:30pm in the Parish Hall MORE INFO

May 1-3 - Healing Weekend for those who are divorced, widowed, and separated at the Prince of Peace Abbey, Oceanside CA. REGISTER

To better serve those with hearing needs, our parish offers AudioFetch, which streams the homily directly to hearing aids using a simple app and Wi-Fi connection. If you would like help getting connected, please contact the office: 619-225-8157

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Deacon's Corner

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Reconciliation

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Infant Baptisms

Maintenance and Handyman Volunteers Needed

The parish office is seeking volunteers with handy skills to assist with various maintenance tasks around the parish as needs arise. If you’re willing to help and would like to be added to our call list, please email Char below.

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Mommy & Me Ministry

We are excited to walk with you and your children in this journey of faith this year. Classes meet at 9:00am in the Academy Classrooms. At the end of class, children will process into the 10:00am mass. Here is the schedule for this month:

February 1: Class in the academy classrooms 9:00-9:50am

February 8: Class in the academy classrooms 9:00-9:50am

February 15: Class in the academy classrooms 9:00-9:50am

February 23: At Home Activity for Faith Formation: The Greatest Commandment

Questions? Email Cheryl Codd at cheryl@saintcharlespl.com

Confirmation & High School Youth Ministry Events

Weekly High School Youth Group every Monday 7pm-8:30pm in the Parish Hall

Confirmation every other Monday from 6pm-7pm

Armando Santos Ponce Youth Coordinator: EMAIL WEBSITE

Charmagne Marsala Confirmation Coordinator: EMAIL WEBSITE

Upcoming YAM events:

January 31 (Sat.) - The Ping Pong Parable

Men’s Event (Grilling + Ping Pong Tourney)

1pm-4pm at Mark’s Place

For young adults ages 18-39! ☺ Check us out on ig below and email Sara if you are interested in joining us for a bible study/event! We are happy to welcome you in.

Daily Mass Intentions for this Week:

Sunday, February 1, 8:00 - People of the Parish

Sunday, February 1, 10:00 - Sophia Lozano†

Tuesday, February 3 - Zita Lira

Wednesday, February 4 - Fernando Tobias†

Thursday, February 5 - Ron Duffy†

Friday, February 6 - Mary Lou Fox†



Email Aly to Request a Mass Intention or visit the Parish Office during office hours. We kindly suggest a $10 donation per mass intention.

Parish Giving Update

Plate 3137.00 Envelopes 1,402.00 8am Online 10,086.00

Total: 14,625.00

Thank You!

Saint Charles Borromeo Church

(619) 225-8157

office@saintcharlespl.com

2802 Cadiz Street, San Diego, CA 92110

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