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Next Series Begins July 15 |
Summer Bible Study | |
| This is a fairly new ministry at Padre Serra, but one that will inevitably grow and deepen. We are looking for people to help “mix” sound at Mass and at some Serra Center events, but this will likely expand to other responsibilities sooner rather than later. Training will be provided. If you’re interested, please contact Bill Giles at audiovisual@padreserra.org who is coordinating this exciting ministry. Also visit: Giving, Music |  |
| A new ministry for those healing from divorce First & Third Tuesday of the month |   Grace Martinez, Cynthia Jones Campbell, Jett Clyne. Photo by Julius Acero |
Learn and Practice Spanish.
Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room
All levels and ages welcome to learn and practice conversational Spanish to:
No cost.
Questions:
Patricia Guzman
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com
- learn to communicate practically with friends, neighbors, and people in our community
- learn a new language and experience the benefits in mind and spirit
- learn Catholic prayers
- will help with conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing.
No cost.
Questions:
Patricia Guzman
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com
Third Thursday |  |
Fourth Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm
Santa Barbara Room
Provides hope, empowerment, love and prayer in a comforting atmosphere of encouragement. It is a safe environment for people touched by cancer to connect with others in a productive and spiritual way.
Contact:
Lou Ann Paolella
(805) 551 · 8014
Also visit: Care
Contact:
Lou Ann Paolella
(805) 551 · 8014
Also visit: Care
 | Offers assistance with meals to those who are recovering from illness, accidents, injuries, and surgeries. Gwen Ripplinger (805) 797·6864 or Denise Ginty (805) 388·3897 |
Also visit: Care
Available in the parish office with our Faith Life Minister, Teresa Runyon, who will listen, help to discern your needs, and provide referrals to our many support ministries, clergy or other resources.
(805) 482·6417, teresa@padreserra.org
Find more information and the list of support ministries that are open and offered right here at the parish at our Care & Support Ministries webpage.
(805) 482·6417, teresa@padreserra.org
Find more information and the list of support ministries that are open and offered right here at the parish at our Care & Support Ministries webpage.
Retreat | |
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has great news to share! SB 360 has been defeated! Thanks to the dedication of the Catholic faithful in California, through 140,000 signed letters and almost 17,000 emails to legislators from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles alone, the bill’s author withdrew SB 360 from consideration this legislative session. Thank you for taking a stand for religious freedom. Thank you for raising your voice to protect the sacredness of the Sacrament of Confession. |  |
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Contact:
Aubrey Alexander or Teresa Runyon
We have partnered with VC Foster Kids' Faith in Motion program, our parish invites you to consider the following ways to support and care for children in the foster care system from birth to transitioning young adults and their families.
There are many ways to get involved. Become a:
To learn about the many ways to be involved from prayer companion to becoming a foster family and everything in between and/or to help with our first project, email Teresa Runyon or Aubrey Alexnader
Also visit: Care
Aubrey Alexander or Teresa Runyon
We have partnered with VC Foster Kids' Faith in Motion program, our parish invites you to consider the following ways to support and care for children in the foster care system from birth to transitioning young adults and their families.
There are many ways to get involved. Become a:
- Prayer companion
- Business partner
- Donor
- Volunteer
- Respite caregiver
- Mentor
- Foster family
To learn about the many ways to be involved from prayer companion to becoming a foster family and everything in between and/or to help with our first project, email Teresa Runyon or Aubrey Alexnader
Also visit: Care
| Take Communion to the sick, hospitalized and homebound, thereby taking Christ through faith and charity, on behalf of the whole community. Celebrating the Eucharist is central to our faith. However, due to illness or injury, many Catholics in our parish and community cannot join in the celebration. Our desire is to stay connected with them so we have a team of volunteers, Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick, who bring Communion to convalescent, nursing, and individual homes as well as local hospitals. If you or a loved one are sick, hospitalized and/or homebound and would like Communion brought to you, please contact the parish office or Deacon Luc Papillon. Coordinator: Deacon Luc Papillon (805) 482 · 6417 x412 deaconlucp@gmail.com |  Linda Lowe and Deacon Luc Papillon. Photo by Julius Acero |
Offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse. Contact: Patricia Sentianin sentclan@gmail.com Resources:
Also visit: Care A Caregiver's Prayer Lord Jesus, who from the cross gave the care of your Mother to St. John, help us to realize that you have blessed us too with the care of someone in our family. Help us to be your gentle hands and loving compassion on earth. Father in heaven, you know my heart, calm my anxieties. Pour out your grace and mercy in my life like a healing balm. Lighten my burden, answer my prayer, and give me the strength to do what so often seems impossible. Spirit of life, remind me to breath - give me a quiet place to rest when I need it and breathe in me your loving peace. Remain my constant companion through this journey. And, when it is time for me to let go, help me remember that my dear one is leaving my loving embrace for yours. Amen |  Left to right: Lisa Barra (Cherubs), Patricia Sentianin (Caritas Caregivers). Photo by Julius Acero |
Fourth Thursday |  Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini Photo By Julius Acero |
This is an opportunity for deep intimacy and greater connection with Jesus. During your time, you can pray, be silent or engage in spiritual reading. This devotional prayer practice allows us to praise and adore Jesus, and also for our gracious Lord to reach out and adore us. Come for 10, 20, 30 minutes or any amount of time, for quiet prayer before our Lord Jesus. To commit to one hour, contact teresa@padreserra.org Also visit: Prayer, Lent |  |
 | Helps the unemployed and underemployed focus their job search, improve resume and interview skills, network. Contact: Steve Loeffler careertransitions@padreserra.org |
| A Caring Ministry for Returning Catholics Begins September 12 |  Gwen Ripplinger, Denise Ginty. Photo by Julius Acero  |
Sunday, December 15 | |
| Congratulations! On Sunday, June 16 at the 9:00 am Mass Jack Berry, Carlos Sanchez, and Joyce Shreve were received into the Catholic Church. Already one with us as baptized Christians, they made a profession of faith in the Catholic Church, were confirmed and received Eucharist for the first time. It is with great joy that we welcome them and thank God for their presence which renews and strengthens our community. If you are interested in learning more about the process of becoming Catholic, please contact Catherine Shadduck at (805) 482·6417 x331 or catherine@padreserra.org Also visit: Becoming Catholic | Photography by Julius Acero |
An adult education series in Lent |  |
Also visit: Faith Formation for Adults, Lent
| We accompany active duty members, reserve military members and your families for as long as you’re here. Our ministers will welcome you, help you connect with the parish and ministries, discern any particular needs, support your family while you’re here or deployed, and be of assistance in any way possible. If you’re an active or reserve member of any branch of the military, we’d love to meet you and your family. Contact Dave Gutierrez at militaryministry@padreserra.org Also visit: Adults | GMC(SW) David P. Gutierrez, USN Retired and HMC(FMF/SW/AW) Victor P. Maxion III, USN Retired |
| Life Centers offers testing, ultrasounds, counseling, resources and baby supplies for women and men who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. Learn more www.vclifecenters.com  |  |
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