intention fulfilled by Jesus in years past was the pregnancy and birth of a previously infertile woman, who whispered her request to have a child to guest celebrant Father Barham., who laid hands on the woman. Nine months TO THE DAY of that Healing Mass, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl and added four more children to that first miracle. Father Mike blesses us with his Word of Knowledge relating truths to women that could only be revealed to him by the Holy Spirit. Our Healing Masses are an open invitation to both men and women.

December gives us a joyous reason to celebrate, the birth of Our Savior, which we do in grand fashion with our annual Christmas Luncheon. Held at the San Marcos Country Club and featuring guest speaker Sister Linda Koontz, Founder of Spirit of the Lord International Mission. Father Mike Barry gave an encouraging word and collected shoeboxes filled with health and hygiene items that had been prepared by our membership for the poor that Father's Mary's Mercy Center administers to. The luncheon is an opportunity to praise God by singing our cherished Christmas carols, receive gifts and be uplifted by our speakers. 

January was full of prayerful discernment for the theme and agenda for our retreat. The small group leaders assist in the preparation of the printed materials, gifts, food and decorations that enhance the retreatants’ weekend.

Usually the first weekend in February, 165 women ascend the hills of Ramona to the Oakbridge Retreat Center for three Holy Spirit-filled days.  The unique gifts of teaching, healing, discernment, prophetic word and Word of Knowledge of our featured guest speaker, our Spiritual Director Father Mike Barry and two other charismatic priests are released to inspire, instruct and heal the women. Lectures, daily Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, silent meditation and a workshop on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit are always part of the agenda.  Women seeking prayer with the laying on of hands for healing with specially-anointed  prayer teams  fill the days as the holy weekend flies by.  All of the women (and priests too) enjoy the fellowship during mealtimes when delicious food is served to us by enthusiastic Young Life teenagers. Lives are changed, faith is rebuilt, friendships are forged and healing and answers to prayers are just a few of the miraculous fruits of our annual retreat.

February brought father Mike back to us on Valentine’s Day. His topic was “Hope and Healing” which