Saint Agnes Church
of San Diego
Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Ushers - Altar Servers
Baptismal Preparation Instructors - Wedding Coordinators
Sacristans - Liturgy - Lectors - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Christ Child Society of San Diego
RCIA - Legion of Mary - CCD Teachers/Assistants
St. Agnes Choir - St. Agnes Portuguese Choir
Portuguese Prayer Group - Vocations Awareness Prayer Group
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute communion at Mass and take communion to the homebound.
Contact: John or Joyce Veskerna
Ushers (Hospitality Ministers)
The Ushers welcome the people, assist in seating, receive the collection, open and close windows, recover articles left in the church, distribute bulletins, and handle emergencies when the people gather for Mass or other liturgical functions.
Contact: Mary Harder or Jan Murphy
The Altar Servers assist the Priest in the sanctuary at Mass and at other liturgical functions, and set up for Mass when a Sacristan is not available. This ministry is open to boys and girls who have received their first communion and are willing to make a committment to serve on a regular basis.
Contact: Melanie Duarte
Baptismal Preparation Instructors
Baptismal Preparation Instructors prepare families for the celebration of the baptism of their children. They present the requirements for baptism and the role of the parties in the baptism liturgy. Instruction normally takes place on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Contact: Jeanette Finete
Wedding Coordinators call the bride one month before their wedding to get information about the attendants, florists, reception locales, etc., and leave their phone number so the bride or groom may call with any questions they have. The coordinators assist the Priest with rehearsals and are present the day of the wedding to work with the florists, camera and/or video people and the musicians. They prepare the altar for the wedding ceremony and assist the wedding party as they enter the church.
Contact: Joyce Veskerna or Mary Aldous
The Sacristans set up and care for the vestments, vessels, linens, books, and candles used for Mass and for other liturgical functions.
Contact:Juliette Silveira
The Liturgy Committee works to provide an environment that supports the worship of God by people as a gathered community. The Committee plans liturgies and coordinates the various liturgical ministries. The Committee normally meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
Contact: Elie Spondike
The Lectors read the first and second readings, the responsorial psalm if not sung, the prayers of the faithful, and the announcements at Mass.
Contact: Teresa Garces
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Come join our parishioners and commit yourself to one hour during the week in perpetual adoration to honor Jesus in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Contact: Adeline Motta
Christ Child Society of San Diego
The Christ Child Society of San Diego is a non-profit organization that provides for needy infants. They meet on the fourth Wednesday at 10:00am in the St. Agnes Parish Center. All are welcome.
Contact: Marie Nopper
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Team
RCIA enables adults to gain a fuller understanding of the Catholic faith and community. This is a faith formation process for those who are unbaptized, or baptized in another faith, as well as those Catholics who need to receive First Communion or be Confirmed. Meetings are on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the parish Center, Conference Room 2. Periodical liturgical rites are celebrated with the St. Agnes community at the Sunday Masses.
Contact: Carol Dillon
The Legion of Mary is an association of men and women who seek the spiritual advancement of Catholic life through person-to-person contact with individuals and families. The Legion of Mary's work includes visiting the homebound, the sick, and the grieving. The Legion of Mary's Ministry is under the direction of the Pastor and serves to extend his pastoral care of the people.
Contact: Mary Freitas
The CCD program is designed to foster appreciation of Catholic beliefs, values, prayers and practices. The CCD teachers and helpers are committed to making the school year, September through May, a happy experience for the children and in working closely with the parents in furthering their religious education. The children are involved in special liturgies designed to help them grow in their faith as Catholics.
High School - Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30pm
Middle Grades - Mondays, 7:00 to 8:30pm
Pre-school through 6th grade - Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:15pm
Contact: Elsie Spondike or Melanie Duarte
The English Choir provides liturgical music for the 11:00am Sunday Mass (First, third and fifth Sundays), for funerals and weddings when requested, and for other liturgical functions. Rehearsals are in the church on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm.
Contact: Patti Goodwin,director & Raymond Francisco,Organist
The Portuguese Choir provides liturgical music for the 11:00am Sunday Mass (Second and fourth Sundays), for funerals, when requested, and for other liturgical functions. Rehearsals are in the church on Fridays at 7:00pm
Contact: Bina Camacho
The Portuguese Prayer Group meets and prays for special needs of the parish or parishioners.
Contact: Rosa Lucas
Vocations Awareness Prayer Group
Concerned parishioners meet every Wednesday before the 7:30am Mass to pray as our Lord, our Pope and our Bishop have asked for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life and that these vocations may be affirmed. They also pray that they will grow in their own lay vocations to serve our Church and each other.
Contact: Charles Ellison