The parish office has many resource referrals to help you, your family and/or friends during difficult times. You can also review the list below to see some of the most often used resources and contact them directly
Contact
Georgene Kruzel Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator Santa Sophia Church 619-463-6629 ext 26 email
Requests to add family for friends to the church prayer list
Email Georgene or call the parish office at (619)463-6629 ext 26 to provide your name, the name of the ill person, their medical issue, and your relationship to the ill person. Names will be added to the next bulletin prayer list for four weeks.
Requests for Anointing of the Sick
No longer referred to as the "Last Rites", this beautiful sacrament is for anyone facing a serious illness or surgery.
Anointing of the Sick is available on the first Saturday of every month. Gather around the Baptismal font after the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass.
To arrange a private anointing, simply email the parish office or call Georgene Kruzel at the number above. In an emergency after office hours, call 619-388-8696.
Requests for Eucharist for the Homebound
If you or someone you know is homebound and would like to receive Eucharist please call Georgene at the parish office.
Funeral or Memorial Mass Scheduling
When a family member has died please contact Georgene to set up a meeting. Her goal is to learn about the person who has died and help your family honor that person's life and faith through the three parts of a funeral celebration. Georgene will work with your family to plan the Funeral or Memorial Mass and reception. She will guide you through vigil and liturgy details and explain the ways the family may participate in each.
Georgene will then contact the many volunteers involved with the bereavement ministry to support a dignified and beautiful celebration of life. Our team commitment is to assure that no member of our community grieves alone and to provide love, compassion and support to the families at the time of loss. Learn more about Catholic Funerals
Bereavement Ministry
"Life after Loss" is for those grieving over any kind of a loss (death of a loved one, loss of home, of a job, a divorce, a pet, etc.) Sr. Margaret Eilerman, CSJ, periodically holds seven-session group support programs in her home. Call the Georgene in the parish office to find out when the next program is starting.
211 Crisis Hotline Dialing 211 will connect you to a city-wide referral service for a large menu of crisis needs such as food, housing and medical resources.
Catholic Charities A San Diego community service ministry providing assistance for emergencies, homeless women, counseling, pregnancy, parenting, adoption, refugees, and more. Program Directory
Food Pantry - Santa Sophia St. Vincent de Paul Visit the pantry on the Santa Sophia Campus on Tue and Thu from 9:00 to 10:30 AM and on Saturday's from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
Natural Family Planning Provides classes to teach couples to plan their family without the use of chemical, mechanical or other artificial means. www.nfpcenter.com
Rachel's Hope After abortion healing support and retreats for Catholic (or Catholic friendly) women. www.rachelshope.org
Retrouvaille If your marriage is not what you want it to be, if communication has broken down, if you are divorced or separated but want to repair your relationship, then Retrouvaille is for you. email sandiego@retroca.com or visit http://www.retrouvaille.org/
Marriage Encounter Weekend for Married Couples The enriching weekend is for married couples who wish to fall more in love with each other than ever! www.sandiego.ca.wwme.org
Young Adult Ministries Our purpose is to put Catholic young adults in their 20's and 30's, single and married, in touch with each other and with the church. www.yamsd.org
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