Social Action and Service

Parish Kids & Parents

2009-10-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

Please join the Altar Servers as we bag 1600 pounds of Rice & Beans for the Parish Thanksgiving Food Baskets.

Date: Saturday, 11/7
Time: at 9am
Where: at Social Concerns in the Loretto House

Please let us know if you can come!

Please contact the Altar Server Coordinator at chun@pacbell.net
or at 726-Chun(726-2486)by November 2nd

Beautify our Zoo

2009-09-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Agency: Zoofari, Inc.
October 4, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
North County Coastal – Carlsbad, 92008

Zoofari is home to over 120 displaced, abandoned, or otherwise non-releasable wild animals. Our mission is to provide the utmost in care for these animals, from vet care and nutrition to socialization and behavioral enrichment. We need your help to beautify our zoo! Volunteers are needed to help with landscaping, painting, and an enclosure enhancement. Landscaping may include clearing weeds from and around grounds, planting donated trees and flowers, general clean-up etc. Painting will include repainting some of our fencing and locks. Enclosure enhancement includes providing a more naturalistic home for our animals, and is a lot of fun to participate in!

The animals housed at Zoofari are brought to local Title 1 schools for environmental and conservation education programs designed for disadvantaged youth. This is a great opportunity provided to students who may never have had a chance to see these animals up close before. Enrichment programs, like the sponsored programs of Zoofari, help children in poverty see beyond their current circumstances and envision careers in science and related fields. Also, it helps make the connection between their daily lives and the lives of the animals that share our planet; we teach about recycling and other conservation efforts, and how that impacts the lives of our animals.

Minimum Volunteer Age: 8 with an adult; 16 without an adult (however, 16 will not be considered an adult to accompany a younger child)

Volunteers Needed: 10-25

Supplies Needed: Volunteers may bring paint brushes, gardening gloves, black spray paint, shovels, and gardening tools.

Additional Notes: Please be sure to wear comfortable and closed toe shoes as the terrain is step and hilly. We will be working outdoors in the heat, so sunscreen and hats are encouraged.

Business: 760-630-9230
wildwonders@earthlink.net

Gardening to Help Grow Self-Respect

2009-09-10T15:57:00.000-07:00

Agency: Ivey Ranch Park Association
October 4, from 8:00AM to Noon
Location: North County Coastal – Oceanside, 92057

Volunteers needed to come out to help Ivey Ranch landscape sections of their property. Projects include planting and weeding. The hope is to plant Red Apple ice plant on our embankment. This project will benefit Ivey Ranch visually but also help our programs and the environment. The ice plant will help with soil retention and will save on grounds maintenance as well. Thus, more funds can be put towards serving our participants. Based on volunteer participation, an area of up to 5,000 square feet will be planted.

Ivey Ranch Park Association has served families with and without special needs in North County for 28+ years. Furthermore, our focus stretches further to low-income families. Our programs provide affordable childcare and recreational activities for youth. Families can volunteer with out programs to earn scholarship funds for many of our activities. Our equestrian program offers a therapy and an activity that is usually reserved for the able-bodied or upper class. Ivey Ranch also has a community garden aimed at providing plots to low/fixed income families/individuals.

Minimum Age: 5 with an adult; 14 without an adult

Volunteers Needed: up to 150

Supplies Needed: Volunteers may bring gardening gloves and screwdrivers. We have enough tools for 15-25 people. Beyond that, we need hand-held weeders (looks like a screwdriver with two prongs at the end).

Additional Notes: Volunteers need to wear long pants that they don't mind getting dirty. Closed toe shoes are a must. We will *hopefully* be serving both breakfast and lunch, so come hungry and ready to work.

Web site: http://www.iveyranch.com

Extreme Makeover: Employment Room Renovation

2009-09-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

Agency: North County Lifeline, Inc.
Description: October 3, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: North County Coastal – Vista 92084

Do you spend you weekends doing home improvement projects? Are you obsessed with interior design shows? Consider yourself a whiz at turning a drab into a swank? Or simply want to get involved with a meaningful project in your community? It’s time to put your creative energy to good use! Help North County Lifeline renovate our Employment Room!

North County Lifeline’s Employment Room provides a space for unemployed and underemployed clientele to meet with case managers, look for jobs, create or update resumes, participate in mock interviews, improve on existing skills and learn new ones.

Help us create a space that looks and feels like a real office by helping us out with the following tasks: painting, installing key cabinet, rearranging furniture, stocking folders and templates for resumes, cover letters, thank you letters, etc., and more.

Lifeline’s Employment Room is a space dedicated to helping unemployed and underemployed clientele, many of the facing poverty and even homelessness, to achieve self-sufficiency through providing training in the areas of job skills, interview techniques, resume-writing, conducting a job search, etc.

Minimum Age: 16 with an adult; 16 without an adult
Volunteers Needed: 15

Supplies Needed: Volunteers may bring paint brushes, gloves, and any office room supplies you may wish to donate(including plants, wall hangings/large picture frames, bulletin boards, file folders, resume-writing software/templates, etc.).

Contact Details:
Primary: kliesenfelt@nclifeline.org

Web site: http://www.nclifeline.org

Prepare Happiness for the Holidays

2009-09-10T11:41:00.000-07:00

Agency: Interfaith Community Services
Description: October 2, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: North County Inland – Escondido, 92025

Description: Volunteers will be cleaning and decorating the drop off location for Holiday Adopt A Family gifts.

Holiday Adopt A Family helps to bring holiday cheer to those who cannot afford to pay for typical holiday festivities. This project will help prepare the warehouse drop-off site for anticipated holiday activity with this project.

Minimum Age: 18 with an adult; 18 without an adult

Volunteers Needed: 10-25

Supplies Needed: Volunteers should bring their own lunch and water.

Business: 760.489.6380 x221
Primary: nsymons@interfaithservices.org

Web site: http://www.interfaithservices.org

Children's Shelter Maintenance Project

2009-09-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

Agency: Casa de Amparo

Description: October 2, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: North County Coastal– Oceanside, 92057

Description: Join a team of dedicated volunteers at Casa de Amparo's Children's Shelter to help improve the residence of teen girls who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Help with painting, steam cleaning carpets, power washing windows, complete basic tile work in bathrooms, and more!

Casa de Amparo's mission is to support those affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect, through a range of programs and services that promote healing, growth and healthy relationships.

Minimum Age to Volunteer: 18 years old
Volunteers Needed: 10

Supplies Needed: Volunteers may bring work gloves, paint brushes, paint and carpet cleaner.

Contact Details:
volunteer@casadeamparo.org

Web site: http://www.casadeamparo.org

Build and Landscape a Home

2009-09-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

Agency: Habitat for Humanity Inc.

Description: October 2, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM
October 3, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Location: North County Coastal - Oceanside 92057

The available build sites can be in various stages of construction from framework to landscaping toward a finished work. A full day commitment is required of volunteers to participate in a build day. Additional details will be available toward the beginning of September.

Connection to Poverty in San Diego County: The mission of SDHFH is to eliminate substandard housing in our community by offering a hand up, not a hand out, to low-income families with a demonstrated need for safe, decent, and affordable housing.

Minimum Age: 16 with an adult; 18 without an adult

Volunteers Needed: 12

Supplies Needed: Volunteers need to bring their own lunch, extra water, gloves, sunscreen, hats, and a completed risk waiver form.

Additional Notes: Work clothes (long pants strongly recommended) with durable (no open-toed) shoes required. Bring work gloves. Wear or bring sunscreen and hats. All volunteers must complete the risk waiver and safety information sheet - will be emailed out by Team Leader.

Contact Details:
Primary: volunteer@sdhfh.org

Dia de los Muertos Fest

2009-09-10T11:22:00.000-07:00

Mission San Luis Rey is looking for volunteers to help with Dia de los Muertos Fest - http://mslrdiadelosmuertos.com Come help out and join the celebration!

TERI, Inc. Parking Lot Sale

2009-09-10T10:15:00.000-07:00

TERI works to improve the life quality for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities and their families nationwide.

The Teri Potpourri Resale Store will hold it's annual parking lot sale on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Volunteers are needed from 7am-2pm

Volunteere Assignments include: Removing merchandise from the store and setting it up for sale in the agacent parking lot. Providing customer service during the sale.
Assisting with tear down after the sale.

Web site: http://www.teriinc.org

ART SPLASH!

2009-09-10T10:13:00.000-07:00

Be part of the “Arts Adventure”!!! Help us raise money to support the arts in schools. ArtSplash is a Free, Family Arts Festival with Chalk Art Street Painting, Art Demonstrations, Fine Art, Food, Live Music, and Hands-On Activities! Be a part of the fun by participating in the Young Audiences booth and helping kids and family make puppets and learn about the importance of an arts education.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following services:

1. at the event helping make "junk puppets"

2. bringing collected "junk" supplies to our booth

3. donating raffle items

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Creative Skills, Arts and Crafts

Saturday, September 26, 2009
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008

Contact: Young Audiences San Diego

Ivey Ranch Western Hoedown

2009-09-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

The 5th annual Western Hoedown on Sept. 12th, benefiting the Ivey Ranch Park Association programs, is a family event combining the fun of a picnic and the warmth of a country get together. Hoedown attractions include a USMC Mounted Color Guard presentation, horseback riding demonstrations and show, hay rides, kids corral activities, a silent auction, DJ and live music.

Enjoy this fun atmosphere while giving back to the community. As a Western Hoedown volunteer you could entertain kids with western themed activities in the kid's corral, help out with the silent auction, serve food to hungry guests and much more! Funds raised will go a long way to help fund the many children's programs, activities and school operating costs at Ivey Ranch but none of this can happen without volunteer support!

We hope to see you at the Hoedown!

Web site: http://www.iveyranch.com

Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour 2009

2009-09-10T10:06:00.000-07:00

Volunteer for the Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour 2009 and support more than 2,000 cyclists as they pedal 30, 100 or 150 miles down the coast to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system with no known cause or cure.

Choose from many exciting volunteer opportunities over the course of this exciting 2-day event on October 10-11, 2009. Many shifts and positions are currently available, from the start in Irvine, rest stops along the course, route marshals, medical professionals are needed at all locations, cheerers, set-up and tear-down volunteers, festival site volunteers in Carlsbad and at the finish line in San Diego, as well as volunteers at rider return in Irvine. Volunteer as a group or individual and make a difference now!

Contact Details:
760.448.8400
linda.ingram@mspacific.org

Volunteer for Challenge MS 2009

2009-09-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

Make a difference in the lives of those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis, a disease of the Central Nervous System with no known cause or cure.

As a volunteer, you will provide integral support to walkers as they complete a 3-day, 50-mile journey from Carlsbad, CA to San Diego, CA from September 11-13, 2009.

Volunteers are needed to help set-up on Thursday, September 10th at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad. We need volunteers all three days at the rest stops all along the coast. We need volunteers who are in the medical profession to provide medical support all three days at every rest stop. Many more volunteer opportunities are available for groups and individuals.

Many shifts and positions are currently available. Raise community awareness for the cause by letting your friends and family know about the event and volunteer as a group to make a difference now!

Please call: 760.448.8400
Email: linda.ingram@mspacific.org

They won't teach me about God in school.

2009-08-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

Will you be there to teach me? Catechists/Aides Join Us!

To each of us, Jesus says: "As the Father has sent me, so I send you....go out to the whole world and share the good news." Witness to Christ and proclaim the good news of salvation to our children!

For more information, please call or write Larry LaGrasta, Coordinator 547-0712

Calligraphers wanted!

2009-08-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

Our Faith Formation Office is looking for four calligraphers to hand letter names on certificates. Our deadline for certificates being finished is before September 15th. This is a job you can do at home. Can you help?

Please contact Elena Zavala (760) 547-0715

Bingo Workers Urgently Needed!

2009-08-14T17:28:00.000-07:00

Want to be a part of one of the largest, ongoing fundraisers for our church? Love Seniors? Join us in the Bingo Ministry! Workers needed! Choose Wednesday or Saturday, 9am to 3pm. Lunch is provided. For more information, contact Joe Alvarado --721-3040 or Karen Willson at 547-0701

Brother Bennos Wants You!

2009-08-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

Brother Bennos is dedicated to feeding the hungry in our community. Hot meals are served and sack lunches are provided to the public six days a week at the Brother Bennos Center.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Brother Benno's, because everyone from the Board President to the vegetable chopper is a volunteer. Without volunteers, Brother Benno’s would cease to exist!

Many members of the Mission San Luis Rey Parish community serve meals, raise money on the auxilary, serve on the Board, work in the thrift store, tutor children and more!

Some of the jobs available are:

Warehouse–sorting donated clothes, toys, and hygiene items.
Drivers and Helpers–picking up food from local grocery stores.
Clothing Room–assisting guests with selection of donated clothes.
Special Events–helping to decorate, prepare, or serve on special holidays.
Tutors–working with children at community sites to improve reading skills.
Children’s Saturday Reading Program–helping kids enjoy reading and selecting books to take home to keep.
Receptionist–assisting with light office duties and answering phones.
Furniture Sales–helping with the sale of furniture.
Thrift Shop–sort, stock, and sell merchandise in a retail setting.
Maintenance–helping to maintain the Brother Benno Center and residences

For more information about volunteering, call the Center at 760-439-1244, ext. 107 or fill out our volunteer form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Bookstore Help Needed

2009-08-13T15:16:00.000-07:00

Help our parishioners find bibles, mass books and devotional material. Help needed from 9:30am to 11:30am (around the 10am Mass on Sunday). Two parishioners are needed every Sunday with the exception of the 3rd Sunday of the month.

For more information, call Daphne Gloster at 757-4633.

Servers Wanted!

2009-08-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

Koi Pond Helpers -- Teens wanted!

2009-05-02T16:32:00.000-07:00

Got 1 hour? Feed Koi! Weed a Garden! Help the Pond!

2008-12-20T15:00:00.000-08:00

Our Koi Pond is run entirely by volunteers. The fish and turtles are fed 1X a day in winter and the leaf skimmer basket is emptied and water added to the pond 1X a day. The plants around the pond need love too, thinning and raking and pruning. There's plenty to do on YOUR TIME, YOUR SCHEDULE. We provide all the food and pond supplies and training. We're a fun bunch to work with, and your efforts are MUCH APPRECIATED by everyone!

To find out more about how to help out at the pond, call or email Pete Miles at 760-705-5800 today!

Funeral Reception Ministry

2008-12-20T14:30:00.000-08:00

This ministry helps families set up a meal after a funeral to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Volunteers are needed to help with hospitality, setup and cleanup. Help us welcome and serve grieving families by becoming involved with this rewarding ministry. Our goal is to have many people available to serve on the list for funeral receptions so that the responsibility won't fall on the same folks all the time. The average funeral reception lasts about five hours, and the shift can be split between two people. Training is provided along with written procedures.

Please call Mae Signori at 760- 757-4820 if you are interested in helping out or finding out more.

Go to Mass? Help 1X a month!

2008-12-20T04:55:00.000-08:00

Love scripture? Got a good reading voice? Be a LECTOR! Contact Andy Domingo at 760-439-8032 or Frans Weits at 760-940-0243

Love music but can't sing? RUN AUDIO VISUAL! That's the parts of the mass and lyrics powerpoint show on the overhead in the Serra Center! (If you can click a mouse, you can do this job!) Call or email Al Mayen at (760) 439-3781

Love people? Be a GREETER! Families welcome! Call Jacque Travis at (760) 721-6682 or Mary Dorso at (760) 721-7200.

Love the Lord? Be a EUCHARISTIC MINISTER! Call Daniel and Jeanne Iman: 760-721-9606 or Anne Severy at 760-433-0107.

Like to help families get the most out of each mass? Be an USHER!

Sacristans perform a ministry of hospitality similar to our efforts of readying our homes for visitors. Sacristans set up the altar and prepare all that is needed for mass. Be a SACRISTAN! Call Jo Grady, Coordinator, at (760) 967-6705

Got a teenager looking to help out? Be an Altar Server! Please call or email Stephen and Laura Chun if you would like information about serving your parish in this important ministry. 760-726-2486 Click here to email.

Music Ministry isn't once a month, but it IS for those who have been blessed with a voice or instrumental skill. For more information on the Music Ministry, click here. Please feel free to contact the Parish Music Director, Nancy Scibetta (760-757-3250 Ext. 405) in the parish office or see her after Mass on Sundays.