During Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the second Monday of the month, members of this ministry commit to being present in the Basilica for a specific hour in a 24-hour period.  This commitment to be present in the basilica all day and all night assures that someone is constantly in attendance and prayer during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

We exist for the purpose of fellowship and community, providing spiritual support and friendship to one another. Hot breakfast, music and good speakers make up each meeting which concludes no later than 9:30 am. No fee is charged, but a donation basket is available to help offset the cost of breakfast.

John Schreiner 949-929-9377

Cursillo is a three-day "short course" in Catholicism which leads participants to a closer relationship to Christ. Cursillo includes conferences, celebration of the Eucharist (Mass),  Sacrament of Penance, recitation of the rosary, and visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Many who attend Cursillo feel a renewal in their faith and experience a new fervor in prayer and celebration of the sacraments.  In addition to undergoing a profound "encounter with Christ," attendees are also given specific direction and support as to how they can continue to grow their faith beyond the Cursillo weekend.

Lillian Piper  

Amy Jane Frater

Cursillo General Email

The Mission Docents are volunteers that give educational and public group tours to raise funds for the Mission. The docents are comprised of individuals with a strong sense of history, an ability for remembering it, and the passion to share it with others. In order to become a docent, individuals must complete four training classes, plus one-on-one training with a docent mentor and completion of the required observations of other docent tours.

Maureen McAndrews Volunteer Program Administrator 949-234-1322

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are lay people who are called to distribute Holy Communion during the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist (Mass). Extraordinary Ministers may also take Holy Communion to the sick and home bound. Requirement: Age 25 or older and and have completed all the sacraments of initiation.  Training is provided.

Irma Castro 949-234-1362

From our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. If you would like to be part of an international organization of nearly two million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others, we'd like to meet you and invite you to join us. 

Check out the Knights New Website!

Ed Matthews Grand Knight 949-201-7694

Lectors proclaim the first and second readings of scripture during Catholic mass. When the Sacred Scriptures are read in Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel. The readings from the Word of God are listened to reverently by everyone, for they are an element of the greatest importance in the Liturgy. Training is provided.  

Rick Wittenaurer 949-632-7438  

The Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic organization whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish by visitation to families of the sick and collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish.

Mary Alice Rowan 949-347-9685

Living Gospel to Life and Life to Gospel... this is what we strive to do. Gospel to Life means we are to take the teachings of Jesus and apply them our daily life situations. We strive to demonstrate to our fellow humans what Jesus did:  to strive to bring peace and draw people to God by living the Gospel message. We must be ready to forgive, to comfort, and most of all to love. We must die to ourselves. Life to Gospel means we are to conform our life to Jesus' life. We are to love, suffer, pray, and forgive as He did. This is our way of life .

Cyndie Dunkerson OFS 949-254-2727

We declare that we are one Parish. We are all the hands and feet of Christ in San Juan Capistrano. As such we strive to encourage all members of our community to gratefully acknowledge, accept, and develop the gifts God has given us and share them lovingly and generously with others. May we be known by our service, creating a more just parish, city, country, world.

Rick Tysdal 949-310-3304

An RCIA parish sponsor accompanies someone who desires to be baptized.  Duties of a parish sponsor include contacting their catechumen once a week by phone, in person, or by attending sessions on Sunday.  Sponsors pray for and with their catechumens and introduce them to the parish by getting them involved in church activities.   Requirements include a desire to help people in their journey toward a relationship with Christ and the Church.

Irma Castro 949-234-1362

The purpose of this ministry is to gather in friendship and fellowship.  As women are gathered, the working hands of our group have made numerous hats, scarves, shawls and blankets.  These gifts are stitches of love to be shared to comfort those who feel alone in a time of crisis due to an illness or are in a state of homelessness.

Meeting times:  First Thursday of the month from 9:30AM to 11AM in the Pastoral Center, Conference Room G.

Christina Puga 949-234-1391

A simple visit in friendship can mean so much and bring joy through the simplicity of human companionship by sharing one hour a week with a senior.  It is so easy to experience a sense of loneliness because of their isolation from others.  To demonstrate the strength of our parish community is to be present in a loving and caring way to those who are in most need of our presence.

Meeting times:  One hour a week.  The visitation is arranged between friendly visitor and senior.

Christina Puga 949-234-1391

New parish ministry for widows begins on October 16 at 11:30 am.  Lunch will be served.  Rooms B & C in the Pastoral Center.  Enjoy healing companionship, a delicious lunch, and together explore the great hope we have in Christ Jesus!  Contact Eileen Smith for lunch reservations. Facilitated by Robin Griffin.

Robin Griffin (949) 234-1360

Calling youth and young adults with special needs closer to Christ.

Together we will build a community through prayer, gospel stories, music, arts and crafts, games and fellowship while celebrating how much God loves each and every one of us.

Lynn Zupan 949-388-9043

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