EASTER DUTY

The Easter duty is the obligation to receive Holy Communion worthily at least once a year, which was mandated by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215 and restated by the Council of Trent (1551) and the Code of Canon Law (1983).

While it is recommended to also go to Confession annually, it is only required if one has committed a serious or mortal sin. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that mortal sin destroys charity in the heart and requires sacramental absolution to forgive and restore sanctifying grace (cf. n. 1855).

In the United States, the Easter duty can be fulfilled from the First Sunday in Lent until Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost), which allows 14 weeks to receive Holy Communion worthily with the option of Confession if needed. 

Feast of St Pedro Calungsod

SALINAS - The Filipino Ministry of the parish of Madonna del Sasso, 320 E. Laurel Drive, will be celebrating the feast of Saint Pedro Calungsod, Martyr, with a special Mass on... continue reading.

Parish Book Club

PACIFIC GROVE - On Monday, 13 May 2024, the book club of the parish of Saint Angela Merici, 362 Lighthouse Avenue, will be discussing the... continue reading.

Traditional Latin Mass

HOLLISTER – The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (1962 edition of The Roman Missal) is celebrated every Sunday at Sacred Heart... continue reading.

Weekly Bible Study

HOLLISTER - The parish of Sacred Heart & Saint Benedict will be having a Tuesday Bible Study from 5pm until 6:30pm beginning on... continue reading.

Marriage Encounter Weekends

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA - Marriage Encounter weekend retreats are for "married couples hoping to enrich their relationships". An English-language Marriage Encounter Weekend will take place at the Saint Francis Retreat Center, 549 Mission Vineyard Road, from Friday, 3 May through Sunday, 5 May 2024. A Spanish-language Encuentro Matrimonial... continue reading.

YLI Spring Rummage Sale

SANTA CRUZ - On Saturday, 6 April and Sunday, 7 April 2024, the Young Ladies Institute will be having their Spring Rummage Sale in the Our Lady, Star of the Sea parish hall, 515 Frederick Street.

The sale will be open... continue reading.

Christ Child Men's Club

LOS GATOS – The next meeting of the Men’s Club of the parish of Christ Child, 23230 Summit Road, will take place on Wednesday, 10 April 2024, beginning with a social hour at 5:45pm and dinner at 6pm. Founded in November of 2007, the Christ Child parish’s Men’s Club describes itself as “not a prayer group, maintenance crew, nor lodge–but will not exclude any of those... continue reading.

Camp Auxilium: Summer Camp for Girls

CORRALITOS - From Sunday, 23 June through Saturday, 20 July 2024, the Salesian Elementary & Junior High School, 605 Enos Lane, will once again be offering Camp Auxilium, a summer day or residential camp for girls aged 5 through 14. Run by the Salesian Sisters, with the support of camp counselors... continue reading.

Permanent Diaconate Information Session

SANTA CRUZ - On Sunday, 21 April 2024, the parish of Holy Cross, 210 High Street, will host an information session on the permanent diaconate at 12pm in the parish hall with Deacon David Ford, Vice Chancellor and Director of the Diaconate and Ministry Formation for the Diocese of Monterey in... continue reading.

Wellness and Resource Fair

SAN LUIS OBISPO - On Sunday, 7 April 2024, the Social Justice Committee / Health Ministry Program of the parish of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, will be sponsoring a Wellness and Resource Fair from 8am until 3pm in the parish hall... continue reading.

Divine Mercy Sunday

ATASCADERO - The Second Sunday of Easter, 7 April 2024, is also the Sunday of Divine Mercy. The parish of Saint William, 6410 Santa Lucia Road, will be celebrating this special feast with the Sacrament of... continue reading.

Senior Adult Ministry

ARROYO GRANDE - The Senior Adult Ministry (S.A.M.) of the parish of Saint Patrick, 501 Fair Oaks Avenue, meets every first and third Wednesday of the month in Room #3 from 10am... continue reading.

Rosary Group

SAN LUIS OBISPO - The Rosary Group of the parish of Mission San Louis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, meets in the chapel every first Monday of the month at 5:45pm to pray the... continue reading.

Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag

SANTA MARIA - On Saturday, 20 April 2024, the Filipino Ministry of Deanery I of the Santa Barbara Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be celebrating the feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag with Mass at the parish of Saint Louis de Montfort, 1190 East Clark Avenue, at 5pm. Fr Altaire Fernandez... continue reading.

California Missions and Presidios Conference

LOMPOC / SOLVANG - On Friday, 12 April and Saturday, 13 April 2024, the California Missions Foundation will be having its 41st annual California Missions and Presidios Conference at Mission La Purísima Concepción, 2295 Purisima Road in Lompoc, and Mission Santa Inés, 1760 Mission Drive in Solvang. The upcoming two-day conference, set amidst the picturesque... continue reading.

Quilting Workshop

SIMI VALLEY - On Saturday, 13 April 2024, the Sewing the Seed ministry of the parish of Saint Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Avenue, will be holding a Quilting Workshop in the parish hall from 9am until 2pm. "Have you always wanted to learn to quilt? Or, does it sound like... continue reading.

Monthly Dinner Meeting

WESTLAKE VILLAGE - On Monday, 8 April 2024, the St Max Men's Club of the parish of Saint Maximilian Kolbe will be having their next monthly dinner meeting at 6:30pm in O’Reilly Hall, 5801 Kanan Road. All men of the parish are invited to attend this dinner which will... continue reading.

Informed Citizen Speaker Series: Dr Peter Kreeft

SIMI VALLEY - On Friday, 26 April 2024, the parish of Saint Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Avenue, will be continuing its Informed Citizen Speaker Series with Dr Peter Kreeft at 7pm. Dr. Peter Kreeft stands out as a highly esteemed Catholic writer who has made a significant impact over the past fifty years. With close to a hundred books to... continue reading.