On Saturday, December 7, two first-class and precious relics of the Portuguese-born saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, will visit Santa Sophia Roman Catholic Church in Spring Valley. The Church is located at 9800 Saint Juan Street. Veneration will be from 2 PM to 6:30 PM. The Vigil Mass will be at 4:30 PM. At…
Parish News
Richard Gardner Passes Away
Richard Gardner, beloved husband of Zita and father of Shauna McGlynn and Leslie Gardner, passed away September 7th. Although not a Catholic, Richard was a long-time registered member of the parish who supported the Academy, served on many Fall festival and other committees, enjoyed parish social events, and was an advocate for Catholic education. After…
All Saints & All Souls’ Day Masses
All Saints Day: Friday, Nov 1st: Masses at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM It is a Holy Day of Obligation. All Souls’ Day: Saturday, Nov 2nd: Mass at 9:00 am (Special Mass & Reception after Mass)
Santa Sophia Bereavement Support Group – Starting – September 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Next Session begins on September 18, 2019 7:00-8:30 in CMO Room 4 This seven-week session provides a safe and comfortable forum for participants to explore the changes in life caused by the death of a loved one. Remembering With Love Learning more about grief and its impact on our lives Exploring feelings of guilt…
Auxiliary Bishop to Celebrate Mass for Survivors of Suicide Loss – September 22, 2019
The Diocesan Office for Life, Peace, and Justice will host a special Mass of Remembrance for those who have lost their lives to suicide. Auxiliary Bishop John Dolan will be the Celebrant and will share his experience as a survivor of suicide loss on Sunday September 22, 2019, 9:00 AM at Our Mother of…
Elaine Barrack Passes Away
Elaine June Barrack, born June 21, 1936 – passed August 5, 2019 Daughter of Mary Margaret & Nasim George Sawaya. Born in San Diego California spent much of early childhood in Alpine California (where she attended elementary school). Attended Grossmont High School. Attended UCLA where she rec’d Bachelor’s degree in Biology, accepted to Pre-Med, then…
Oppose SB-24 – Help Moms and Save Babies
In August, Senate Bill (SB) 24 will be voted upon, forcing our public university campus student health centers to distribute the Chemical Abortion Pill, which kills babies in the womb up to ten weeks of pregnancy and hurts women for a lifetime. Please sign your Letter of Opposition against SB 24 so that it can…
