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St. Mary’s affordable Housing discernment
At St. Mary’s, we are exploring how our land can serve the community through the development of affordable housing. This discernment process is rooted in faith, listening, and love for our neighbors.
Over the past two years, we’ve engaged in conversations with local leaders, nonprofit partners, housing advocates, and you — our congregation. We are now in a season of deeper listening, asking: How can we use what we have to meet a real need in Ramona while honoring the spirit of our church?
📋 We want to hear from you. Please take a moment to fill out our short discernment survey. Your voice will help shape our next steps.
❓ Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for clear, honest answers to common concerns — from “Will this be a homeless shelter?” to “What happens to the garden?”
This is holy work, and we are walking it together. Thank you for being part of the conversation.
St. Mary’s Supports Migrants
if an ice officer comes to your door
Do not open the door.
Ask the officer’s name and badge number.
Ask to see their warrant. It needs to be an official court warrant signed by a judge or magistrate, not an administrative warrant signed by an ICE supervisor. They look different. See comparison image below.
Ask to pass the warrant under the door or through a window.
Remain calm. Do not run. Do not resist arrest.
You have the right to remain silent.
You have the right to make a phone call.
You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
You have the right to see an immigration judge.
You have the right to know where you are being detained.
Memorize three phone numbers of people you can call for help.
Prayer for Guidance
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
si un oficial de hielo llega a su puerta
No abras la puerta.
Pregunte el nombre y el número de placa del oficial.
Pida ver su orden judicial. Tiene que ser una orden judicial oficial firmada por un juez o magistrado, no una orden administrativa firmada por un supervisor de ICE. Se ven diferentes. Vea la imagen comparativa a continuación.
Pida pasar la orden por debajo de la puerta o por una ventana.
Mantén la calma. No corras. No te resistas al arresto.
Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio.
Tiene derecho a realizar una llamada telefónica.
Tiene derecho a hablar con un abogado.
Tiene derecho a ver a un juez de inmigración.
Tiene derecho a saber dónde está detenido.
Memorice tres números de teléfono de personas a las que pueda llamar para pedir ayuda.
Oración por orientación
Oh Dios, por quien los mansos son guiados en el juicio, y la luz se eleva en las tinieblas para los piadosos: Concédenos, en todas nuestras dudas e incertidumbres, la gracia de pedir lo que quieres que hagamos, para que el Espíritu de sabiduría nos salve de todas las elecciones falsas, y que en tu luz podamos ver la luz, y en tu camino recto no tropecemos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Prayers & Squares
Meets every Tuesday at 10am at St. Mary’s
Prayers & Squares is an Interfaith outreach organization that combines the gift of prayer
with the gift of a hand-tied quilt. The purpose is to use the quilts to promote prayer.
Our motto is “It’s not about the quilt, it’s about the prayers”
As each knot is tied, a prayer is offered for a person in need- someone who has asked us to pray for them. The finished quilt then goes to that person as a testimony to our belief in prayer. These quilts can truly be called “comforters.”
To request a quilt, please fill out the form below.
For more information contact Sandy Bedard or Jen DeSimone.
Outreach
We love our neighbors by providing for their needs in the form of shoes, socks, underwear, jackets, backpacks, school supplies and Christmas gifts for local children, hot meals for people experiencing homelessness, and other ways throughout the year. Contact Dawn Kezer: dmkezer@gmail.com.
Our Outreach Ministries mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, take care of the sick, welcome strangers, visit the prisoners, care for the needy and to provide ministry and care for even the least of these. Here are some of the ways we reach out to the Ramona community with God’s love and care.
Shoes Sock and Underwear - This is our back to school program for grades K- 12 that we started 12 year ago. We work with local agencies to identify families and children in need. We provide shoes, a package of socks and a package of underwear to every child before the school year begins. This program is supported by St. Mary’s, the Ramona Food and Clothes Closet and our local Kiwanis Club.
Backpacks and School Supplies - This is also a back to school program for grades K-12. We provide a backpack filled with school supplies specific to the child's grade. In addition, cards of encouragement, and some fun snacks are included to start the year off.
Winter Jackets - This is another K-12 program that takes place during the month of December before the cold weather sets in. The children get to shop for any jacket of their choice to keep them warm during the winter months.
Open Door Meal - This is our quarterly meal that we provide to those in need of a hot meal. The meals are served every Monday by different churches in Ramona. Each church prepares and serves four meals per year. The meal takes place at the Grange Hall in town. We also provide To Go boxes to anyone who would like them. We also distribute Bonnie Bags at these meals to each guest. These bags are filled to the brim with all kinds of shelf stable food, snacks and drinks. The bags are a welcomed gift from one of our volunteers.
Christmas Giving Tree - This event takes place in December. Families in need come into church to sign up for this program. We provide gifts for children ages 0-18 years old. Ornaments with the child's age, gender and gift request are hung on our Christmas tree in church. Members and friends select an ornament(s), shop for and wrap the gifts to be put under the tree. The gifts are then distributed to the families the Sunday before Christmas.
St Mary's Laundry Love Day - This is a new program in 2024. We provide laundry services at our local laundromat for individuals and families in need of assistance, Quarters and laundry supplies will be provided.
Serve Ramona - This is an eucumenical group of local churches in Ramona that meets monthly. They work on community outreach projects that have been identified as a need in Ramona. St. Mary's is a part of this group.
We welcome anyone who wants to help with these, and other outreach efforts. We believe this is how we live out our Christian faith — caring for others and loving others as Christ has first loved us. To get involved, contact Dawn Kezer: dmkezer@gmail.com.
Episcopal Church Women
ECW at St. Mary’s
ECW champions women’s rights and the Christian Foundation of God and Family.
We are a volunteer organization that creates a legacy for Episcopal Church Women to lead future generations with Stewardship in Christ.
We meet once a month at a member’s home. Meetings will be on the website’s events page or listed in the weekly email from Mother Hannah. Please contact Sandy Bedard for more information.
Labyrinth
The labyrinth is a tool we use for prayer and meditation. We welcome all to walk our labyrinth. We also participate in World Labyrinth Day each year.
Military Ministry at St. Mary's
At St. Mary’s, we are proud to walk alongside military service members, veterans, and their families. Whether you're active duty, retired, or somewhere in between, we honor your service and the many sacrifices you and your loved ones make. We’re here to offer support, connection, and community while you’re living in the Ramona area.
We know that military life can be full of transitions—new assignments, deployments, changing schools, and long separations from loved ones. Many people in our congregation have lived that experience themselves, and we’re ready to welcome you with open arms and open hearts.
No matter your family status—single, married, with or without kids—we invite you to make St. Mary’s your spiritual home base. This is a place where you can find encouragement, explore faith, serve others, and be part of a community that values authenticity, compassion, and justice.
Our Military Ministry team is here to help you feel grounded and supported, offering fellowship, care, and opportunities to grow spiritually at your own pace. We’re a small, progressive Christian church that believes God’s love includes everyone, and we strive to embody that love through action.
St. Mary’s is located at 1010 12th Street in Ramona. We’d love to meet you and hear your story. If you have questions or want to connect, feel free to reach out.
Contact us:
📧 hello@stmarysramona.org
📞 (760)789-0890
Welcome home.
Captain Catherine Knowles,
Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Cathy is a an Acolyte at St. Mary’s and the Financial Committee Chair
Community Garden
The Community Garden at St. Mary’s is a place where we can bear witness to Jesus’ way of love in our relationship to the land. We believe that when we commit to planting more (be it beehives or herb gardens), praying more (in word and deed), and proclaiming more (through our stories and our bounty), we share the loving, liberating and life-giving good news of God’s love with all. When we do this, we find ourselves, our community and our world transformed.
Garden plots are open and available to the community. Reserve plots through our church office: 760-789-0890, ramonacommunitygarden@gmail.com. All plots are on St. Mary’s property adjacent to the church building.