Past and Current NEWS POSTS

  • PHASE 2 OF THE UNICORN VILLAGE COTTAGE BUILD IS COMPLETE
    We moved five more cottages from a previous site to Unicorn Village, making a total of ten cottages in the village. With our Cottage Project, Mission Circle has committed to provide funding and volunteer labor to build transitional sleeping cottages, used as a first step for…
  • Ten Cottages Now At Unicorn Village
    We have completed Phase 2 of Unicorn Village by moving in and completing construction on five cottages from another of our build sites. The Village now has 10 habitable cottages, and an outdoor kitchen and showers.  For photos of the build, see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stjames-stleo/albums/72177720314138414/ More about…
  • Next Cottage Builds Scheduled for May 10th and 24th
    Our next cottage builds will take place on May 10th and May 24th at Rising Tide Ranch. Contact Dale Burchby at dale.burchby@gmail.com to join us for this fun community event.
  • More cottage builds coming in early 2025
    Our next cottage work will be in early 2025. Watch for info in the parish bulletin.
  • Cottage Project: Two More Cottages Scheduled for October
    With our Cottage Project, Mission Circle has committed to provide funding and volunteer labor to build transitional sleeping cottages, used as a first step for people who are unhoused or face similar challenges. We are building these cottages because we believe that every individual should…
  • Volunteer Opportunities!
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  • Cottage Project Update: Next build July 16th and 23rd
    With our Cottage Project, Mission Circle has committed to provide funding and volunteer labor to build transitional sleeping cottages, used as a first step for people who are unhoused or face similar challenges. We are building these cottages because we believe that every individual should…
  • CANCELED – Mission Circle Cottage Project – Open House – January 23
    Our unhoused neighbors need your support more than ever. Local homeless have experienced delays and difficulties in obtaining housing. Your support provides lifesaving assistance they need with missions like The Cottage Project. St. James Mission Circle is happy to announce that we will construct our…
  • THANK YOU, ST. JAMES!
    Mission Circle and the North County Interfaith Shelter would like to thank the generous St. James Catholic Community for the overwhelming response to our Christmas donation drive.  Together you contributed over $7,000 of toys, clothing, personal care items, and gift cards to bring smiles to needy…
  • Canceled – Interfaith Shelter – Jan 23-29
    St. James participates with other congregations to support the Interfaith Shelter Network in providing shelter and resources to homeless individuals and families to enable them to move toward self-sufficiency. This year’s shelter has been canceled. We look forward to serving next year!
  • Mission Circle Newsletter NEWS!
    Mission Circle Monthly Newsletter is moving! Look for us in the Parish Friday e-newsletter. SIGN UP at:  https://stjamesandleo.org/newsletter-sign-up/ Where to find us:  Mission Circle news can now be found in the parish e-newsletter that is sent every Friday to parishioners who have registered to receive it. You…
  • Bringing God’s Light and Hope
    Christmas Gift Drive December 1 – 20 Sharing the joy of Christmas by providing gifts for needful families is one of our favorite traditions at Mission Circle. We hope you will join us in making this a very merry Christmas for others! This year, our Christmas gift drive…