Do you know someone who is wondering if the Catholic Church is the place for them? It could be your neighbor, your coworker, or someone in your family.

​At Padre Serra, we have a group which meets on Tuesday evenings, year-round, to explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in the Catholic tradition. The atmosphere is informal, open and free of any pressure. Those attending are invited to ask any questions they may have followed by a discussion on various topics regarding our faith.

If you know someone who might be interested, invite them to accompany you to one of the meetings. We serve great refreshments, too!

For information please contact:
​Catherine Shadduck
catherine@padreserra.org 
(805) 482·6417 x331.

​Also visit: RCIA

Offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse.
Contact:
Patricia Sentianin
sentclan@gmail.com
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​Resources:
A Catholic Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parent 
Monica Dodd

Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life
Kenneth C. Haugk

Also visit: Care

Left to right: Lisa Barra (Cherubs), Patricia Sentianin (Caritas Caregivers).
Photo by Julius Acero 

A fellowship ministry where LGBTQ brothers, sisters, and their families and friends in Christ are welcome in a safe harbor to explore spirituality and share experiences, strength, and hope. Come to our next gathering with open hearts to discuss how to care for one another, learn together and serve our community.

For information ​contact: openheartspadreserra@gmail.com

Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini
Photo By Julius Acero

Life Centers offers testing, ultrasounds, counseling, resources and baby supplies for women and men who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.

We can help continue the lifesaving work of Life Centers  through the Baby Bottle collection.
Simply pick up an empty baby bottle in the lobby. Each day add the change from your pocket. As you do, pray for women and men who are overwhelmed by the decisions that come from an unexpected pregnancy that they may see this new life as a gift from God.

Also visit: Outreach, Giving

Eucharistic Ministers serve the Body and Blood of Jesus to the community at liturgy. ​Coordinated by Wendy Grasso, this ministry is open to additional volunteers.

Prayer support anytime, all year.
Bette Church
(805) 482 · 0067

The PSP Filipino Ministry shares the vision of the Filipino Ministry-Archdiocese of Los Angeles: One Filipino-American community united in love and in service to those in need.
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Isang sambayanang Pilipino-Amerikano na nagkaka-isa sa pagmamahalan at paglilingkod sa mga nangangailangan.
Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org

Also visit: Adults

Fraudulent emails are being sent by an individual posing as Father Patrick. Please do not email with the individual, divulge any personal information or provide money/credit card/gift card payments.

Father Patrick will never request money from any parishioner by email. We have alerted the authorities of this continuing problem.

​Please forward any questionable emails claiming to be from Father Patrick to communications@padreserra.org

Earthen Vessels Ministry believes that all Catholics/Christians impacted by divorce remain welcome!  So we are joining together as a family-or-sorts to journey together - sharing collective lessons learned and resources available, holding each other up in prayer, and serving our community together.

Earthen Vessels offers a welcoming environment for people dealing with divorce whether they are in the earliest (often most painful) stages of grief, the initial stages of coping with difficult changes (making necessary life adjustments), or whether they are through the worst of it and now looking to move forward, grow, and serve.

Our mission is:

• To be instruments through which God can embrace Catholics/Christians who have experienced divorce, by offering acceptance, comfort, encouragement, reconciliation and healing
• To be instruments through which divorced Catholics/Christians are encouraged to listen to the Word of God, attend mass, persevere in prayer, contribute to works of charity and to community efforts for justice, bring up their children in the Christian faith, and cultivate the spirit and practice of reconciliation and thus implore, day by day, God’s grace.

Our Motto is F.R.O.G. Fully Rely On God
Contact: Jett Clyne jettclyne@gmail.com 

Also visit: Groups, Care

A fellowship and service ministry where all skill levels are welcome. No experience? That’s alright; we’ll show you. Come and learn or inspire others!

​The group's projects are donated to several groups and individuals throughout the year. 
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Contact:
​Donna Lovato

Also visit:
Women's Ministries, Group Ministries

Dr. Paul Ford leads a weekly reflection and study of the upcoming Sunday’s Old and New Testament readings so we can better understand the good news message of Jesus Christ and how He is present in our lives. Learn about the cultural and historical context, what they mean, and how they impact our lives.
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Also Visit: Adults