- Adult Confirmation This sacramental ministry prepares adults who desire to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. Regular classes and a day retreat are an essential preparation for the reception of this sacrament. Contact Kathleen Ryan for more information – kryan11547 Read More »
- Altar Servers This ministry helps to prepare both children and adults who have received their first Holy Communion who desire to serve as acolytes for the celebration of Mass. Training is provided. Contact Cynthia Friesen for more information – cfriesen or (831) 373-2628 ex. 17 Read More »
- Care for Creation On August 27, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI called for a commitment to care for creation. He said creation is “exposed to serious risks by life choices and life-styles that can degrade it”. In particular, he said, “environmental degradation makes the lives of the poor especially unbearable.” “Jesus Christ is a gift given because “God so loved ... Read More »
- Catholic Daughters of the Americas Founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Daughters is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in America. It is a non-profit, charitable group that embraces the principles of faith, patriotism, and the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human dignity for all people. Their patroness is the ... Read More »
- Children’s Faith Formation Our objective is to promote, impart and teach the Roman Catholic faith in accordance with Vatican II doctrines to children in San Carlos Cathedral Parish from infancy through 8th grade. For more information contact Cynthia Friesen – (831) 373-2628 x 17 or cfriesen The Children’s Faith Formation Ministry oversees the following: Baptism: Our call to Holiness begins at Baptism. Therefore we provide classes for ... Read More »
- Christians in Commerce This ministry brings Christ to the marketplace. Challenge Weekends are offered three to four times a year for its members. The women meet every Tuesday at 7:00AM. The men meet weekly on Thursdays at 6:30AM and 12 noon. Both groups meet in the Old Stone Cottage Building. Contact Greg Beardsley for more information – (831) 655-5100 Read More »
- Communion Ministers (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) This ministry trains the lay ministers who distribute Holy Communion during Mass. Training is provided. Contact the parish office if you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister. Below you’ll find downloadable copies of some important documents – Communion Minister Checklist, Where Communion Ministers Stand, and the most recent Communion Minister Schedule. SCHEDULES 2020 MAR CommMinister Schedule 2020 FEB CommMinister Schedule BACKGROUND ... Read More »
- Communion Ministry to the Sick and Homebound This ministry brings the Eucharist, the Word of God and the love of Christ to parishioners who are sick, homebound. Training is provided. Contact Nancy Washburn for more information – (831) 277-4221 or bdwash93 Read More »
- Finance Council The Finance Council advises the Pastor in fulfilling his responsibilities to administer the finances of the parish. It monitors and recommends the parish budget for operations and capital expenditures and provides parishioners with an annual report on the financial position of the parish. Contact Bob Guerin for more information – (831) 646-8340 Read More »
- Get on the Bus This ministry offers children throughout California, who would otherwise never see their parents, an opportunity to visit their parent who is in prison. This once a year experience is a positive time for both child and parent to reunite and form a new bond. San Carlos sponsors a bus each year and provides travel bags, photos, ... Read More »
- Helping Hands This ministry invites parishioners who want to help by doing one or more of the following: providing baked goods, serving at church socials and liturgical functions, helping with the set up and clean up of the Hall for a parish event, or helping with parish office and clerical duties. Contact Phyllis Clickard, 384-9142, delanceyanne for more ... Read More »
- Heritage Center & Docent Ministry Docents are the Cathedral’s ambassadors at the Heritage Center, a museum that contains drawings, pictures and displays documenting the history of churches on this site since 1770. They also give tours of the Chapel and grounds. Heritage Center & Docent Tour Hours After extensive renovation, the Heritage Center has reopened. : Sunday – 10:00-2:00 pm 2nd and 4th Monday – ... Read More »
- Hospitality/Ushers This ministry serves at the weekend Masses by greeting worshippers as they arrive, overseeing the Presentation of the Gifts and directing the community during the Eucharist. Ushers also provide for the safety and wellbeing of those attending, as well as the coordination of emergency personnel if needed. Contact Bob Guerin (831) 646-8340 or Robin Soboleski (831) 250-7351 for ... Read More »
- Liturgical Movement This ministry enhances the liturgical services with movement and praise, especially at the Masses for the Jazz and Dixieland weekends, as well as the Christmas Vigil and the Easter Tridium celebrations. Training is provided. Contact Jane Gasperson for more information (831) 649-4042 Read More »
- Liturgy Planning Committee The purpose of this ministry, which is composed of chairpersons of the various liturgical ministries and representatives of the worshipping assembly, is to plan and coordinate the celebration of all major seasons and feast days in the liturgical year. Contact Sr. Sharon for more information at (831) 373-2628 ex. 11 or at SrSharon Read More »
- Loaves and Fishes / Food Pantry This ministry serves the needy and homeless of our community by offering hot meals, served on Fridays, Sundays and federal holidays. Through the Food Pantry operation, located at 674 Cortes St, bags of groceries are distributed every Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to those in need and by limited financial assistance. Your ongoing ... Read More »
- Ministry of the Word This ministry prepares lectors to proclaim the Word of God at all liturgies in a manner that is clear, understandable and inspirational to the worshiping assembly. Training is provided. Contact the parish office is you are interested in becoming a lector. If you’ve misplaced your copy of the Lector Checklist or the most recent Lector Schedule, see the ... Read More »
- MOMS: Ministry of Mothers Sharing This ministry is specifically designed for mothers of children of any age through high school who gather together for prayer, support, networking, and learning opportunities. This faith sharing group is a way for mothers in our parish community to share the Gospel message with one another and their families. Contact Bridget Henmi, (831) 277-0634 or bridgethenmi Read More »
- Music Ministry This ministry involves cantors, choirs and instrumentalists who provide prayerful musical leadership for the assembly during the celebration of Mass and all other parish worship services, including weddings and funerals. The Adult Choir meets for rehearsal on Wednesday’s from 7 to 8:30 PM and sings twice a month at the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass. The Children’s Choir ... Read More »
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Society The mission of this ministry is to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 with authentic Mexican traditions of Mariachi music and Aztec dancers. Fund raising events are held to help facilitate this Annual Feast Day. For more information – Contact Francie Lopez (831) 899-5883 or David Pareja (831) 372-3681 Read More »
- Parish Life and Hospitality Committee This ministry is born from our sense of joy and gratitude to God. We serve our parish with a spirit of thanksgiving by living out our faith according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We encourage others to share their own unique gifts of time, talent, and treasure especially during our Annual Ministry Fair. We provide hospitality ... Read More »
- Pastoral Planning Team This group of parishioners is dedicated to gathering input from members of the parish, discerning how the Holy Spirit will lead our community of faith to grow with a clear vision, and establish goals in mind, Contact Geoff Hunziker, 1 (408) 892-2097 Read More »
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) This is a total parish faith formation process involving the priests and deacons, the worshipping assembly, catechists, liturgists, parish sponsors, and those who offer hospitality. Its purpose is to prepare any adult, teenager and child of catechetical ages 6-14 who desire to become a Catholic Christian, and/or to complete their Christian Initiation into the Catholic ... Read More »
- Salt and Light This ministry promotes the values, principles and practices that lead us, as Catholics, to actively live the social justice & the Catholic teachings of our Catholic faith. Salt and Light promotes a stronger awareness of existing social injustices that impels us to participate in a just society. In this way, we strive to follow the Gospel ... Read More »
- San Carlos School For over 100 years, San Carlos School has been providing superior quality Christian-based education for children in kindergarten through eighth grades. Opportunities for volunteering include hot lunch program, fundraising events, classroom assistance, and office support. San Carlos School is located on the grounds of the “Royal Presidio Chapel,” and is run as a ministry of San ... Read More »
- Small Christian Communities This ministry offers adults the opportunity to gather together in groups of 6-10 in homes to discuss their lives in light of the Gospel and to share their faith through prayer, friendship and Christian service. These group meetings, which last 60-90 minutes, share stories and explore how the scriptures are calling to serve today, and ... Read More »
- Social Media and Web We are exploring the further use of new technology as an outreach medium for parish communications. Contact Susie Polnaszek, Cynthia Friesen, Don Brutzman for more information. Read More »
- St. Therese: The Little Flower Fund The St. Therese, the Little Flower Fund was established in 1996 at the suggestion of the former Building and Grounds Committee. This is a special account designed for the purpose of raising funds to help maintain plants, trees and seasonal flowers on the church grounds. The first project accomplished by this fund was the preservation of ... Read More »
- Take a Second Look: A Ministry for Returning Catholics This ministry welcomes any Catholic who desires to return to the Church. A six-week faith formation process is offered during the Lenten season that is designed to facilitate the person’s journey back into the Church. This six-week process is led by Fr. Patrick Dooling. Contact: Claudia Larraza 373.2628 x 33, clarraza Read More »
- Young Adults Ministry California is great, but being Catholic around here can sometimes be frustrating. Take a break from defending your religion and hang out with the Monterey Young Catholics, a community of young people in our parish. We meet for a social dinner once a month after Sunday Mass in the Old Stone Cottage, and attend Theology ... Read More »
- Youth Ministry for Middle Graders, High School and Teen Confirmation The Confirmation program is a 2-year faith formation process for high school students that prepares them for Confirmation and the practice of the Catholic faith. Put the YOU back in YOUth Group! All high school students are invited to hang out as we play games, learn about our faith and lend a hand in awesome ... Read More »