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Pastoral Council
Social Ministries
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Our goal is to create within our parish family an environment of belonging and interdependence and extend this atmosphere of welcome and support to the surrounding community.
Chairs: Dick & Charlene Belprez
Phone: 760-295-1431
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Bereavement Follow-up Support
“Good Grief” is a support seminar offered at various times during the year at St. Thomas More and surrounding parishes.
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Linda Dicus
760-726-5081
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Blood Drive
Group coordinates periodic parish blood drives.
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Linda Dicus
726-5081
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Brother Benno Collections
Volunteers collect and distribute needed items for the homeless during the year.
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Available
Brother Benno Kitchen Servers
Volunteers help at Brother Benno’s serving food, folding clothes, etc.
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George Jones
760-940-9288
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Christmas Angel Ministry
Volunteers collect and distribute Christmas gifts to needy infants/children in the community.
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John & Marti Harper
760-724-1181
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CPR/AED Classes
Instructors offer regular training and certification classes in CPR and the use of the AED(Automated External Defibrillator) to members of the parish.
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CPR/AED Web Page
Philip J Goscienski, M.D.
760-732-1414
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Culture of Life Activities
Group works with the Diocese to plan and implement various Pro-Life activities.
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Jane Kelleher
760-822-7041
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Disability Facilitation
Volunteers address the needs of parishioners with disabilities as they pertain to the parish community. The North County Directory of Community Outreach and Service Groups is available in the library.
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Ann Eriksson
760-599-7151
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Faith Works
Group assists in the building of community organizations with the power to improve the quality of life of families and neighborhoods.
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Sr. Maureen Brown, CSJ
760-758-4100 x131
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Fraternity and Michaelle House
Volunteers plan, purchase and prepare home cooked meals for persons with AIDS.
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Diantha Zschoche
760-685-0081
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Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice
Volunteers organize religious communities of all faiths to help the voice of the working poor be heard by striving for improved wages, benefits and working conditions.
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Sr. Maureen Brown, CSJ
760-758-4100 x131
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Jail Ministry
Volunteers visit and minister to the imprisoned.
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Rita McCarthy
760-758-4100 x100
JustFaith
Groups meet weekly to explore Biblical tradition, Catholic social justice teaching, and the relationship between spirituality and justice.
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Sr. Maureen Brown, CSJ
760-758-4100 x131
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Cathy Blecki
760-603-8930
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More's Workers
Volunteers provide special handyman and renovation services to local non-profit organizations and STM.
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Jerry Gayvert
760-295-0645
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North County Solutions for Change
Local organization that helps homeless families.
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Guidelines for Dinner Preparation
Dick & Charlene Belprez
760-295-1431
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Prayer Request Line
Parishioners offer prayers for the needs of others.
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Pat Wong
760-806-1310
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Norma Flanagan
760-630-0180
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Project Linus
Homemade blankets are made by volunteers for children that are undergoing physical and emotional difficulties.
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Mary Coxon
760-599-8760
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Sick & Homebound
Special Ministers of the Eucharist bring the Eucharist and share time with hospital and nursing home patients and the
homebound
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Jean McCloskey
760-643-2363 (home)
Sister Parish
This committee is responsible for formulating a plan for providing ongoing assistance to our Sister Parish, St. Peter Claver, in New Orleans, LA. They experienced major devastation from Hurrican Katrina.
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Sr. Maureen Brown, CSJ
760-758-4100 x131
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Social Justice
Volunteers keep the Parish informed about current social justice issues and actions in our local community.
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Sr. Maureen Brown, CSJ
760-758-4100 x131
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Solutions for Change
Please see North County Solutions for Change.
St. Bonaventure Mission Clothing Drive
An annual collection of clothing and blankets is held for the Navajo Indians of New Mexico.
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Knights of Columbus
Matt Perun
760-734-1934
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