The Goal
Why Adult Ministry Exists
Volunteering within San Ysidro Parish is more than just a way to help out; it is a beautiful response to our call to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. When we offer our time as a lector, an usher, a catechist, or a community outreach volunteer, we move beyond being mere spectators of the liturgy and become active participants in the life of the Church. This service allows us to encounter the Holy Spirit through our neighbors, strengthening the bonds of our parish family and deepening our own spiritual journey. Whether you have an hour a month or an afternoon a week, your unique gifts are a vital part of our mission to share God’s love—there is a place for you here, and we would be honored to serve alongside you and invite you to visit the ministry sites below to learn more about them.
Ministries
A way for us all to actualize our faith.
Fiestas of San Ysidro Committee
The Fiestas of San Ysidro Committee plan and organize the annual Fiestas for our Patron Saint and Parish. If you wish to help sponsor, volunteer, or get involved with helping this wonderful time-honored tradition and festivity, please click below to join us.
Knights of Columbus Council #14999
The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael J. McGivney, a young parish priest in New Haven, Connecticut, the group was originally created to support working-class immigrant families. Today, it has grown into a global network of over 2.1 million members across 17,000 local councils.
Ladies Sodality
The Ladies Sodality is a women's ministry that is comprised of volunteers from our parish who help with organizing and serving at varying events. Click below to learn more or consider joining this ministry.
The Legion of Mary
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. for the needy.
Legion of Mary-Pilgrim Virgin Statue
Our Lady of Lourdes Praesidium with the Legion of Mary is starting a Pilgrim Virgin Statue and Home Visitation program for our Parishioner's at San Ysidro Parish.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians") are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.
40 Cans for 40 Days Food Drive hosted by Religious Ed Confirmation & KoC
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 - Saturday, April 04, 2026, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
