Adult Education
and Bible Study
Tuesday Evenings – 7 pm
Donna Wilson 310.308.6457
Whether you have personal questions about love, suffering, guilt, loneliness, success, God, the future or the meaning of life, the Bible has answers. In addition to presenting DVD based Bible study lectures, we present lectures on diverse faith based topics.
Women’s Cornerstone
Eucharistic
Ministers
Church – Parish Office – 310.372.5228
Care Centers – Miki Finken – 310.316.3890
Home Visit – John Cable – 310.372.5228
If a Minister of Holy Communion has a special gift to bring to the world, perhaps it is that awareness of the presence of Christ.
It is the gift of bringing Christ’s presence to each one we meet, and of seeing Christ present in each person.
It is obvious that we bring the presence of Christ to those who come forward to receive Communion. At that time, as we distribute the Body and Blood of Christ (which is the whole person of Christ), to those in our faith community, we truly are bringing Christ’s presence to them.
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Adult Confirmation
Deacon Bob and Patty Miller 310.386.2930
The Adult Confirmation Preparation Program is for parishioners who are over 18 years of age and who have been baptized and received First Communion, but who have yet to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
If you are interested in Confirmation Preparation, it would be helpful to take the following steps as soon as possible:
- Register with St. James, if you haven’t yet.
- Have a copy of your baptismal certificate sent from the church where you were baptized to Deacon Bob Miller at St. James.
- Meet with Deacon Bob and Patty Miller or email.
High School Confirmation
At St. James we are committed to providing a life altering experience that will unleash the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of every teen.
Candidates will be invited to engage in small group discussions that challenge all them to reach a new spiritual depth and share in the rich tradition of the Catholic Church while participating in prayer, service and community.
It’s fun, it’s transformative and it spirit filled.
Divorced Catholics
Parish Office
310.372.5228
It’s one thing to think God is on our side when we are making the right choices, we’re resisting temptations and we’re doing good. We believe God is rooting for us.
What happens when you miss the mark?
Discover how God still has an “after this” in your future even if you’re gone through a divorce. He still has a great plan for your life. He wants to encourage you and remind you that your life is not over just because you went through a divorce. God still do amazing things for you so you can help build His kingdom on earth.
Contact the Parish Office for assistance in the annulment process.
Returning
Catholics
Parish Office
310.372.5228
Open your heart to the greatest gift of all –
God’s love for you.
Whatever your reason for being away,
we have missed you and celebrate your
desire to take another look.
Welcome home.
Divine Mercy Adoration
Dean Campazzie
310.372.5182
I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish.
I also promise victory over its enemies already here on earth,
especially at the hour of death.
I myself will defend it as My own glory.
You can send prayer requests via email.
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Medujugorje Rosary
Prayer Group
Dean Campazzie
310.372.5182
We meet every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m., usually in the Kavanagh Hall located next to the church but sometimes in room 6 of the parish center.
Our purpose is to pray. We start the meeting with individual prayer petitions offered and then pray the Rosary.
This is followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Consecration Prayers. There is a short Bible passage reading and a few announcements.
Often we have refreshments. Membership is for anyone interested in prayer and members come as often as they wish. Most meetings end by 8:10.
OCI- Becoming a Catholic
Adult OCI – Parish Office 310.372.5228 or email
H.S. RCIA grades 9-12 Youth Confirmation 310.372.5228
Children’s OCI Grades 4-8 – Religious Education – 310.379.3221
Light the Fire Within
Maybe all these years, you’ve been looking for ways to deepen your relationship with God and others. You’ve been to a Catholic Church, you love what you see and hear but you don’t exactly know how to get fully initiated into the Church.
Our OCI program (Order of Christian Initiation) will guide you step by step as to what you need to do in order to become the holy, healthy and vibrant person that God created you to be.
Vocation Awareness
Fr. Mike Perucho 213.637.7755
Why is it important that we say “Yes” when we hear God calling us to a particular vocation?
When we believe in God, we want to do God’s will. To listen to what God wants and answer him is essential for our own fulfillment. It is essential to our happiness on earth and in getting us to Heaven. The decision we make to answer God’s call, wherever that call may take us, will make all the difference in life. More>
Respect Life
Parish Office
310.372.5228
The Respect Life Ministry promotes the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death through prayer, education, action and service.
In conjunction with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Life and other South Bay Parishes, we strive to build a Culture of Life by means of community programs and events.
The Respect Life Ministry meets four times annually.
Archdiocesan Office of Life, Justice and Peace
Torrance Pregnancy Help Center
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