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“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

The Staff of St Charles



Please 'Scroll' down this page to see an alphabetical list of our Ministries



Fr John Amsberry



Pastor
FrJohn@saintcharlespl.com



Dn Lane Litke



Deacon
DeaconLaneLitke@icloud.com



Elisa Hernandez



Office Manager
Elisa@saintcharlespl.com



Bob Schrimpf



Pastoral Associate
Bob@saintcharlespl.com



Nicky Knuff



Youth Minister
Nicky@gatheringym.com



Sherie Richards



Events Director
Sherie@saintcharlespl.com



Saint Charles Ministries
Listed alphabetically
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If you do not hear back from a ministry lead please contact our office


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Audio Visual



Running all the A/V for the Liturgies as well as working with our video screens and audio in the side rooms and hall. Internet connection and more. Nick Koetter



Email A/V



Adoration



Saint Charles has a 24 hour adoration chapel. To become an 'adorer' please contact Mark Harvey (see Email link below).

Or - REGISTER HERE to become an Adorer.​



Email Adore



Altar Society



Keeping our Sanctuary beautiful and decorated with flowers and more. Contact Colleen Dunleavy if you'd like to volunteer.



Email Colleen



Building & Grounds



Maintaining and beautifying our buildings and grounds is a top priority. If you have experience in property management, construction, or the like please contact Rob Curtis.



Email B&G



Children's Liturgy



Each Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass we hold a children's liturgy in the Window Room. Cathy Petrich coordinates the time and volunteers are always welcomed.​



Email Child Lit



Confirmation



Confirmation starts in High School. If you are entering High School or currently in High School please contact Nicky Knuff our youth minister and Confirmation Coordinator. If you would like to volunteer please also contact Nicky



Email Nicky



Culture of life



Protecting and fostering life at all stages. Please contact Thomas Mitch.



Email Life



faith formation



Grades K - 6 have Faith Formation every Sunday morning. They meet at the Academy at 9:00 AM. For more information contact Liberty Hebron.


Register HERE



Email FF



family camp



Families from our parish and the academy join each summer. Inspiring speakers, great activities and making friends. Contact Patrick Tiernan



Email Camp



Homeless



If you would like to serve our homeless population please contact the office. We are currently looking for a ministry lead.



Email Homeless



hospitality



Warm coffee and yummy donuts after Sunday Mass is key to making after Mass time inviting and welcoming. Esther Koetter coordinates.



Email Hospitality



High School Ministry



If you would like to volunteer with our High School or Jr High Ministries please contact Nicky Knuff.

Youth Group WEBSITE




Email Nicky



humble design



Sandy Worcester is our lead with Humble Design. Helping those in need of housing and furniture.

Visit HD WEBSITE



Email HD



knights of Columbus



Our Knights are very active at the Academy and around the parish. Pancake breakfasts help support their many contributions. Contact Bill Moore.



Email KOC



life in the spirit



Growing in the Spirit is a priority here at St Charles. Carol Inacio coordinates our Life in the Spirit Seminars.




Email Carol



liturgy



Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors, and Altar Servers please contact Decaon Lane Litke



Email Dcn Lane



loaves and fishes



Local food bank and ministry to the homeless population located in Ocean Beach. Eileen Deeley is our liaison.



Email Eileen



men's ministry



Saturday mornings the men of our parish join Fr John, Deacon Lane, and others to grow Spiritually and in community. Deacon Lane Litke is our contact.



Email Dcn LaNE



military



We support our military families and are currently searching for someone to lead this ministry. Contact the office if you wish to help.



Email Office



music ministry



Musicians and singers are always welcomed. Our contacts are:

Jennifer Opdahl

Saturday 4:30: EMAIL

Joan Captain

Sunday 8:00 EMAIL

Jon Kneier

Sunday 10:00 EMAIL



office volunteers



Saint Charles relies heavily on our volunteers. If you would like to assist the staff please contact our office manager Elisa Hernandez.



Email Elisa



Planned
giving



Gifting stocks, legacy gifts through estate planning, and bequests are wonderful ways to be financially prudent, save on taxes, and help serve the mission of Jesus. Mike Turnzo can assist you. Visit our Webpage HERE



Email Mike



RCIA



Fr. John personally teaches and runs the entire RCIA ministry at St Charles. Interested in becoming Catholic? He's waiting to talk with you!



Email Fr John



Seniors - Just for fun



Our seniors meet in the parish hall for regular social gatherings. no agenda, just a fun time. Sandy Findling can help you with any questions



Email Sandy



Rosary Group



We have a dedicated group of prayer warriors who meet daily to recite the Rosary and share time together.

Contact Bill Kopfler to join.



Email Bill



social media



It is important to share all the wonderful things going on in our community through social networking. Contact Mychelle Fernandez to help.




Email Mychelle



shephard center



This is a wonderful ministry to the elderly of the Pt Loma peninsula area. Driving them to appointments or shopping is the main thrust. Email Sandy Findling.



Email Sandy



ushers /greeters



Friendly people wanted. It is essentail to our mission that all who enter our parish service feel welcomed and loved. Please email Bob Schrimpf to discuss helping out.



Email Bob



welcoming committee



Once a new parishioner was registered at our parish this committee welcomes them and gets them up to speed. Kimberly Tiernan is our coordinator.



Email Kimberly



women's guild



The wonderful ladies of our parish help in so many ways. To become a member please contact Donna Kaspar.




Email Donna



women's ministry



Wednesday evenings the women of our parish come together for study and fellowship. Please contact Gaby Litke for more information




Email Gaby



young adult ministry



Retreats, events, social nights out and more. We are very active. Ages 18-39 are welcomed. Pastoral Associate Bob Schrimpf is our contact.

Email Bob



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St Charles Borromeo | Catholic Church


2802 Cadiz St. San Diego. CA 92110
619.225.8157 • Office@saintcharlespl.com