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January 25, 2015 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Padre Serra ParishPadre Serra ParishPadre Serra ParishPadre Serra ParishEncounter Jesus, Be DisciplesEncounter Jesus, Be Disciples
Padre Serra Church & OfficeFr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor
5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482-6417 • FAX: (805) 987-8100After Hours Emergency (805) 512-3208E-mail [email protected]
LiturgiesSaturday 5:00pmSunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00amMonday - Friday 8:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)Saturday 3:45 - 4:45pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel HoursSunday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pmSaturday 3:00pm - 9:00pmFirst Friday Adoration 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Serra Center Rentalwww.serra-center.org
Office HoursMonday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pmSaturday 2:00pm - 7:00pmSunday 8:00am - 1:00pm
St. Mary Magdalen School, K-82534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 93010(805) 482-2611 www.smms.pvt.k12.ca.us
A Message from Archbishop Gomez:Blessed Junípero is one of my spiritual heroes and a giantfigure in the evangelization of the New World. He is one ofCalifornia’s founders and he is associated with the origins ofLos Angeles and its original name, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señorade Los Ángeles de Porciúncula, “The Town of Our Lady of theAngels of Porciuncula.” Of the nine missions Padre Serrafounded in California, two are located in the Archdiocese of LosAngeles — the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and SanBuenaventura.It’s wonderful to think that this new saint once walked the roadthat is now the Hollywood Freeway and called it El CaminoReal, “The King’s Highway.”I believe Padre Serra’s canonization will help the Church’s newevangelization. It will remind us that our state and our countryand all the Americas, are built on Christian foundations.
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Sponsor a TeenDear Friends,
Every year Brett Becker and I take between 100 and 115 highschool teens on an incredible 3-day retreat as part of theirpreparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. The cost is$170. Additionally, we take this same bunch to Youth Day inAnaheim. The day includes bus transportation, a t-shirt (so wedon’t lose anybody!), and event ticket. The cost is $85.
If you would like to sponsor a teen whose family is not in aposition to afford these extra expenses – please make yourdonation payable to Padre Serra Parish, in the memo portionwrite Sponsor a Teen donation.
With joy and gratitude I am able say to a worried parent thattheir parish family has this taken care of this expense for them.I ask them to make a similar donation in the future for anotheryoung person.
Blessings,
Eve CollierFaith Formation Minister
Catholic Charities of Ventura CountyPartners in Service Awards DinnerSunday, February 95:00pm, Serra Center
Catholic Charities ofVentura County willhonor local parishvolunteers for theirChristian socialservice. In additionthe event raises findsto support CatholicCharities’ mission ofserving those in need.
This year our parishhonors two extremely dedicated parishioners who worktirelessly in the vineyard to assist those who are hungry,homeless, sick, and needy: Nancy Borchard and Marylee Hrabovsky.
If you’d like to show your support and appreciation of Nancyand Marylee by attending the event, please contact 643-4694for ticket information.
Week 3: Food ~Eat food that loves us back
We are what we eat. Food so powerfullyaffects, positively or negatively, our health,weight, energy, focus, and minds. It’s never toolate to make positive changes. Now is the time!
The commission to come after Jesus and to fishfor men and women requires healthy bodiesand clear minds. Can we connect our diet andexercise to Jesus’ mission to build up thekingdom?
Homily recordings, companion video, andmore questions for deeper reflection &discussion are available: www.padreserra.org
Wholiness opportunities this week:
Cooking Demonstration/Tasting: Breakfast &Snack Ideas Saturday, 1/24 at 10:00am in theSerra Center. $5 donation. RSVP:[email protected] Tuesday @ 1:30pm, Santa Barbararoom $5 donationSeniors Adapted Exercise Wednesday @8:45am, Santa Barbara roomHike Saturday @ 9:00am, Big SycamoreCanyon Trail, Newbury Park
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Wholiness Plan: Food ~ Eating food that loves us back
As I suspected, my Wellness Survey revealed food as an area to focus my attention and set goals. Foodhas always been a struggle for me, whether it’s for emotional comfort, celebration or convenience.Since having my children (my youngest is 16), I’ve ridden the roller coaster of weight loss and gain.But as I have gotten older, I am not as concerned only with the numbers on the scale as I am with thenumbers related to cholesterol, sugar, sodium, etc. Now I worry more about issues like blood pressure,cancer, heart disease, and dementia and understand the importance of making real changes, today. Thisrequires a lot of faith, friends, and especially fortitude.
Our readings today also reflect a sense of urgency. We hear messages about destruction, mortality andthe time of fulfillment. But we also have messages of repentance and of God’s love, mercy andforgiveness. When Jonah tells the people of Ninevah that in forty days God will destroy their city, theyproclaim a fast. In the second reading, Paul’s focus is on the end of the world, a reminder of ourmortality. And Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God is at hand now.
These statements cause me to straighten up and listen, especially when it comes to my health. Lastweek we were reminded that our lives are gifts from God and that our bodies are temples for the HolySpirit to reside. How we treat our body affects our physical, emotional, spiritual health and ultimatelyimpacts how we serve God, and for how long. I don’t know about you but that’s a game changer forme.
Like the people of Ninevah who fasted and the apostles who abandoned their nets, what do we need tofast from or abandon in order to regain control of our health? Do we need to fast or abandon fromconvenience food, trigger foods, idleness, laziness, negative self-talk, procrastination, excuses?
Our Wholiness Plan is not a weight loss diet. The plan is about creating a healthier person. It’s ajourney to wellness and to balance and wholeness of body, mind and spirit. Our goal is to eat real,whole food, as God has given to us. Awareness, learning, and support through the Wholiness Plan hasinspired me to make incremental changes that will ultimately lead to establishing healthier habits andmaking better choices.
Sharing individual stories, struggles, advice, and successes with some of you has been a joy and astrength. I ask for your prayers on this journey. Pleaseknow that you have mine as we continue these next threeweeks. Remember we’re in this together.
Siempre Adelante,
Teresa RunyonFaith Life Minister
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Families
Managing Power Struggles ~ January 27Workshop and information night!Understand why you and your child have power struggles; learn toreduce conflict and increase cooperation. Meet instructor MichelleRunnels who will answer questions about the upcoming four-partseries, Confident Christian Parenting. See page 8 for details.
Children
Adults
Cancer Support Group ~ January 27Embracing Your Journey provides hope, empowerment, love andprayer in a comforting atmosphere of encouragement. It is a safeenvironment for people touched by cancer to connect with others in aproductive and spiritual way. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of themonth at 7:00pm in the Santa Barbara room. Lou Ann Paolella 551-8014.
Caregivers Support Group ~ January 27Caritas offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent,relative, or spouse. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each monthat 7:00pm in the Carmel room. Patricia [email protected].
St. Mary’s School Open House!! ~ January 25St. Mary Magdalen School Open House 1:00 to 3:00pm, stop by ourneighborhood Catholic school serving families with children inTransitional Kindergarten through Grade 8 to see what makes themspecial. They offer so much including Spanish, Music and lots ofExtracurricular Activities in a faith-filled environment. Fifty percentof the students are Padre Serra children!
Three:Sixteen ~ January 26Special Guest, Mrs. Collier, will join us.
Cherubs Music Program ~ New Semester Begins!Give your child an opportunity to learn the basics of music throughfaith based songs, rhythm and tonal instruments, and movement.Classes are Saturday mornings: preschool meets from 9:30 0 10:20and children in grades 1 and 2 meet from 10:30 – 11:30. Parents areinvited to stay and have fun too. Suggested donation: $25 per family.Contact Lisa at 217-6016 or [email protected]. Please call today!!
Teens ~ High School
LIFE!! ~ January 26
Beginning Experience Weekend ~ February 13-15For those who have experienced the loss of a spouse throughseparation, divorce, or death, this weekend aims to help you movefrom grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope.Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Encino; $250 p/p shared, $325 p/pprivate. Info/registration: Peg Setti (818) 767-1007www.beginningexperience.org.
In the Community
Open Hearts ~ January 27Our fellowship ministry where LBGT brothers, sisters, and theirfamilies and friends in Christ are welcome and a safe harbor toexplore spirituality and share experiences, strength, and hope. Joinus the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in the San Fernando room.
Religious & Clergy Appreciation Night ~ Next SaturdayLet’s celebrate our pastor, Fr. Patrick, and all local clergy, religiousand seminarians! Join the Knights of Columbus for dinner on Jan 31at 6:00pm and enjoy a 50/50 raffle and speaker Fr. James Pryar,FSSP and 4th Degree Knight. The raffle and portion of the dinnerticket benefit St. John’s Seminary. $18 RSVP/ $20 at the door. PaulJordan 603-7293. St. Mary Magdalen parish hall, 25 N. Las Posas,Camarillo.
Seasons of the Spirit, Women’s Faith Sharing ~ February 4 Join us for friendship and faith sharing as we continue our reflectionon Fr. Jim Clarke’s series, Spirituality for the ModernIndividual. Casual dress, refreshments, fellowship! 10:00-11:30am,Carmel Room. To celebrate our 20 years of ministry, we will have ano-host luncheon at Marie Callender’s Restaurant at 12:15pm. Tojoin us for lunch: Helen at 482-6932. We especially invite all thosewho have attended Seasons at any time in the past 20 years. Comeand renew friendships and make some new ones!
The University Series ~ Early registrationOur Lenten adult faith formationprogram begins Thursday,February 19. While pre-registration is not necessary toattend any of the sessions, earlyregistration by February 2 givesparticipants a $3 discount persession and helps staff planaccordingly. Booklets with pre-registration forms are available inour church lobby and office or visit www.theuniversityseries.org.
Adult Formation Opportunity: Los Angeles CongressThis three-day event, March 14-16 in Anaheim, is an amazingexperience of renowned speakers, beautiful liturgies, entertainment,and fellowship with thousands of fellow Catholics from around thecountry and world. Just a few of the 43 topics include: family,parenting, marriage, sacraments, scripture, spirituality, social justice,liturgy, evangelization, and more. For details/registration:www.recongress.org or [email protected]. Catalogs are in theoffice and church lobby.
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Confirmation Preparation for Adults Begins February 26We call Baptism, Confirmation, andEucharist the Sacraments of Initiationbecause they are the foundations ofChristian life. Through the Sacrament ofConfirmation, we are conformed moreclosely to Christ and more bound to HisChurch. To be a “fully initiated, Catholic ingood-standing” adults must have receivedall three of these sacraments. This allows us to be a godparent forbaptisms and/or a sponsor for youth Confirmation. For variousreasons some adults have not yet celebrated the sacrament ofConfirmation. If you would like to join a group of Catholic adultspreparing to be confirmed, please email Catherine Shadduck [email protected] or call (805) 482-4617 ext 331.
Becoming Catholic
Pray for Our SickMaceo Blue, Marilyn Brett, Judy Chuidian, Michella DiNielliOrtega, Kathy Dugan, Aurelia Garza, Miles Go, Helen Hollenbeck,Howard Koch, Betty Liddle, David McFarlin, Michael Neal, NancyPalazzolo, Paul Rockenstein, Bill Sabol, Phil Shean, Rosalie Souza,Bobby Taylor and Connie Williams. (Names are refreshed monthly.)
Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of those who have diedrecently:Bea Cohen, RIPBeloved mother of Barbara & Gene West
Fr. Frank Russo Jr., RIPBeloved brother of Marie & Mark Berkovich
May they enjoy peace in their life with Christ Jesus.
Prayer OpportunitiesAdoration: First Fridays 2:00pm-7:00pm, ChapelCentering Prayer: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Brides RoomDaily Readings: www.usccb.orgMorning Prayer: Monday – Friday 7:45am, ChurchRosary: Monday – Friday 8:30am, ChurchPrayer Chain: offers prayers and support anytime.Contact Dorothy Brotea 388-0041 orBette Church 482-0067
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Keep the Covenant Promise and Your New Year’s Resolutionsalive! Volunteers are always needed!We need help with kids, bulletins stuffing, crafts and so much more!It’s not an everyday thing, some needs are just a few times a year andcan be done after morning mass through the week. We’ll even supplya cup of coffee. Get started! Email [email protected].
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Other Notes
If you are having problems withgluten that are affecting your ability toreceive the Body of Christ in Communion,please contact Jane in the parish office 482-6417 or email her at [email protected] andgive her your name, and the mass you usuallyattend. Thank you!
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Instagram: Photo and Video Posting Dangers for Young People Teens and tweens frequently post photos online using their cellphones. One of the most popular mobile applications (apps) forphoto sharing is called Instagram which allows members to digitallyedit, upload and share photos and short videos with other membersthrough the Instagram website, email, and other social media sitessuch as Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumbler, and Flickr — allwith a single click. The biggest danger for young people is that thephotos and videos that they are posting on Instagram are accessibleto countless unintended viewers which means the images can beviewed by anyone in the world. For complete VIRTUS® article withhelpful tips email: [email protected].
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