Category: Adults

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

12/5/2019

First Friday Adoration
3:00 – 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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

Catholic News Agency article:
24 Reasons for Spending a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament

Also visit: Prayer, Lent

Calendars for 2020

12/4/2019

We are indebted to Griffin Mortuary for their long-standing gift of yearly calendars to our parish. They are no longer able to continue, so we are looking for a parishioner or business who would like to sponsor our 2020 parish calendars.

For details, contact Pam Kingsley pam@padreserra.org

Thank you!

Bereavement Support Group

12/4/2019

First & Third Thursday
of the month
10:00 - 11:30 am
San Fernando room

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
– Matthew 5:4

Offers loving, caring support to those who have lost a loved one.
Contact:
Betty Bright-Martinez
(805) 482·0156
bbright41@verizon.net

Also visit: Funeral Planing, Lazarus Ministry, Bereavement Ministry

Bible Study

12/3/2019

Living Liturgy
with Dr. Paul Ford
Tuesdays through May
8:30 - 9:30 am

A weekly reflection and study of the upcoming Sunday's Old and New Testament readings so we can better understand the good news 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. Bring your Bible.
Bring your Bible.

Summer Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, June through August

Contact teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Adults

Writers Group

12/3/2019

Fridays
10:00am - 12:00pm
San Fernando room

We gather. We pray. We write.

Sunday, December 8
In the courtyard after Mass

Visit us to learn about our ministry and meet our members, some who have published their stories, and will have their books available for purchase. Their works might create a nice Christmas gift!

Theresa Schultz It’s a Happy Face Day
Georgette Hadvina By Dawn We’ll Be Free
Bert Wouters Madonna on the Bridge
Donald Pederson God is Alive
Mary Lea Carroll Saint Everywhere

New members are welcome anytime to our friendly group.

We explore and practice different types of writing and read our work to one another each week. Some days we do “free writing” for ten minutes on a chosen topic.

Other weeks we read our prepared pieces (up to 500 words) on a designated subject. Our comments on one another’s writing are constructive and honor the deep feelings that are expressed.

We share each other resources about writing , and equally the responsibility for the successful working of the group.

Our topics are not overtly “religious,” but give us an opportunity to express the concerns of our souls. Many consider the experience to be healing. We encourage humor and playfulness; we laugh a lot. This is as much a faith sharing group as it is a writing group. We pray together. We take care of one another.

Contact:
Linda Lowe

Also visit: Adults

Let’s Care for One Another

12/3/2019

Sunday, December 8
After Mass
In the courtyard

Caring families communicate and check-in with one another, so we want to know if you:

Dropped your landline, added a cell phone, moved residences, have an email
Have a spouse who has died, and the funeral was elsewhere
Have adult children who have moved out of the home
Live alone. Please provide us with an emergency contact

Visit Teresa in the courtyard after Mass or email Mary Huebner mary@padreserra.org

Sunday, December 15
After Mass
In the courtyard

Caring families take care of the special needs among us.
We want to know if you or someone you know is struggling to get into the church from the parking lot or someone who may not be coming to Mass because of this.
We have wheelchairs and escorts to assist you or someone you love in getting from the parking lot to the church. New reserved seat covers have been placed around the church but can be moved to more convenient locations.
Contact Teresa Runyon teresa@padreserra.org , (805) 482· 6417 x322 about these services.

Also visit: Advent

Knitting and Crocheting Group

12/2/2019

Thursdays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Room

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, including prayer shawls for grieving families.

Contact:
Donna Lovato
(805) 383·0074
healthysneaker7@gmail.com

Also visit: Women's Ministries, Group Ministries

Donna Lovato

Meditative Movement

12/2/2019

Tuesdays
2:00-3:00pm
Santa Barbara room

Women and men of any age are invited to join instructor Sheila Montgomery for Tai Chi.

Bring your intentions as we pray through meditative movements. $5 donation /class.
teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Adults, Groups, Prayer

Teresa Runyon and Renee Ramonette
Photo by Julius Acero

Centering Prayer

12/1/2019

Wednesdays
6:45 pm
Santa Clara room

Silence is God's language. Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative silent prayer that opens us up to experience God's presence within us. Both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship, Centering Prayer serves to enhance other prayer forms. Come and rest with God!

Contact:
Vivian
(805) 377·0704
vpatv@outlook.com

Also visit: Prayer

Social Spanish

12/1/2019

Learn and Practice Spanish.

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Beginning levels are welcome to learn and practice conversational Spanish to: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.

Do you speak Spanish and would like to help others learn too? Come be a part of this community!
Following Living Liturgy Bible Study. No cost.
Questions:
Patricia Guzman
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com

Blood Drive

11/27/2019

Sunday, December 15
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bloodmobile in parking lot

Give the gift of life. Donate blood!
Each donor will receive a $10 movie pass.

Make an Appointment

Also visit: Outreach

Fifth Sunday Rosary

11/25/2019

Sunday, December 29
10:15 am
Worship Garden

“Prayer can truly change your life. For it turns your attention away from yourself and directs your mind and heart toward the Lord.” Saint John Paul II

Praying the rosary is a distinctively Catholic experience we can share in family and community.

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

Contact:
John (805) 587·1210

Also visit: Prayer, Knights of Columbus

33 Days to Morning Glory

11/23/2019

Saturdays, January 4 to February 8
9:30 to 11:30 am
San Juan Capistrano room
Consecration service on February 15

Encounter Jesus through Mary.
Written by Fr. Michael Gaitley, 33 Days to Morning Glory is a six-week small group journey to draw closer to Jesus through his mother, culminating in consecration to him through Mary. We'll learn what the Church and four great saints - Louis de Montfort, Maximilian Kolbe, Mother Teresa, John Paul II - have to teach us about the power and influence Mary and then how to live as better disciples. Whether you are brand new to the concept of Marian Consecration, or you wish to renew your consecration, you are invited.

Questions: Grace Martinez grace@padreserra.org

Divorce Support

11/21/2019

A ministry for those healing from divorce

First & Third Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Fernando room

Our next meeting is December 17.

All Catholics/Christians impacted by divorce are welcome and we join as a family-of-sorts to journey together, sharing collective lessons learned and resources available, holding each other up in prayer, and serving our community.

We offer 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: Teresa Runyon teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Groups, Care

Grace Martinez, Cynthia Jones Campbell, Jett Clyne.
Photo by Julius Acero

Scripture’s FAQ

11/20/2019

Fr. Patrick Mullen
Monday, January 13
7:00 - 8:30 pm
St. Peter Claver
West hall of the parish center
at 2380 Stow St., Simi Valley, 93063

The adult faith formation committee of St. Peter Claver parish invites you for an informative, uplifting, and interactive question and answer session with Fr. Patrick who will address the many challenging and interesting questions about our sacred scripture.
Refreshments will served.
Free will offering appreciated.
Questions:
Office of Faith Formation (805) 526·0680
adultfaithformation@saintpeterclaver.org

Peace & Justice

11/20/2019

Questions: Deacon Luc Papillon
peaceandjustice@padreserra.org

Third Thursday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Fernando Room
Bimonthly Team Meeting

Our team works towards making Catholic social justice permeate the life of the parish, with local and global foci on the needs of the vulnerable and the excluded. We provide learning and growing opportunities for parishioners to fully live out Catholic social teaching and to see the face of Jesus through actions such as: feeding, clothing, and housing the poor visiting prisoners caring for life at every stage changing systems that are unjust. All are welcome!

See also: PAX Christi, CROP Walk, Just Faith

Photography by Julius Acero

Prayer Chain

11/19/2019

Prayer support anytime, all year.
Bette Church: (805) 482 · 0067
Shirley (805) 482 · 2617

Also visit: Prayer

Photography by Julius Acero

Hospitality

11/18/2019

Event Hospitality & Baking

Event Hospitality teams help serve refreshments at parish events with a welcoming smile.
Bakers provide homemade, delicious baked good for parish events.

Contact: Teresa Runyon

Funeral Hospitality

Contact: Teresa Runyon

Hospitality Ushers

Ushers welcome us as we arrive to worship, helping us find our way around the worship space and into comfortable seats, facilitating our processions (especially at Communion), and handing out worship aids and bulletins. They also help all of us be responsible stewards by taking up the collection at the liturgy. Contact: Paul Collier

Also visit: Ministries A to Z

Open Hearts (LGBT)

11/18/2019

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.

Contact: Sue Powers (805) 390-2824 or openheartspadreserra@gmail.com

Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini
Photo By Julius Acero

Married Couples Ministry

11/18/2019

Retreat
February 14 - 16, 2020
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre

Registration is still open. Reserve your spot today!
$400 per couple / $100 deposit required at registration.
Visit the parish office or contact Christine Olsen christine@padreserra.org

To see the beautiful retreat center visit: www.materdolorosa.org

All couples are encouraged to participate in this opportunity to enrich and strengthen your marriage, sacrament and relationship with one another and God.

The Catechism teaches that "Christ’s grace in the Sacrament of Marriage protects the essential purposes of marriage: the good of the couple and the generation and education of children. These purposes are protected and fostered by the permanence of the marriage bond and the mutual fidelity of spouses” (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, 283).

Resources:

Follow Us:
www.facebook.com/padreserracouplesretreat

Foster Kids & Families

11/17/2019

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:

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

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

11/17/2019

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.

Pastoral Care

11/17/2019

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.

The University Series

11/17/2019

An adult education series in Lent
February 27 - April 3, 2020

Over 85 presentations connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, evangelization, faith and science, marriage and family, church history, scripture, and prayer will be offered in 13 parishes around the county.

Catalogs in the church lobby or parish office.
Learn more about all the sessions offered and sign up at ventura.theuniversityseries.org/classes

Also visit: Faith Formation for Adults, Lent

Career Transitions Ministry

11/17/2019

Helps the unemployed and underemployed focus their job search, improve resume and interview skills, network.
Contact:
Steve Loeffler
careertransitions@padreserra.org

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First Friday Adoration3:00 – 7:00 pmBlessed Sacrament Chapel

First & Third Thursday​of the month10:00 - 11:30 am​San Fernando room

Living Liturgy​with Dr. Paul Ford​Tuesdays through May8:30 - 9:30 am

Summer Bible StudyTuesday mornings, June through August​

Fridays10:00am - 12:00pmSan Fernando room

Sunday, December 8In the courtyard after Mass

Sunday, December 8After MassIn the courtyard

Sunday, December 15After MassIn the courtyard

Thursdays10:00am - 12:00pmCarmel Room

Tuesdays2:00-3:00pm​Santa Barbara room

Wednesdays6:45 pmSanta Clara room

Tuesdays10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Sunday, December 158:00 am - 12:30 pmBloodmobile in parking lot

​Sunday, December 2910:15 amWorship Garden

Saturdays, January 4 to February 89:30 to 11:30 amSan Juan Capistrano roomConsecration service on February 15

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First & Third Tuesday of the month7:00 - 8:30 pm​San Fernando roomOur next meeting is December 17.

Fr. Patrick MullenMonday, January 137:00 - 8:30 pmSt. Peter ClaverWest hall of the parish center​at 2380 Stow St., Simi Valley, 93063

Event Hospitality & Baking

Funeral Hospitality

Hospitality Ushers

RetreatFebruary 14 - 16, 2020Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre

​An adult education series in LentFebruary 27 - April 3, 2020

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First Friday Adoration
3:00 – 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel

First & Third Thursday
of the month
10:00 - 11:30 am
San Fernando room

Living Liturgy
with Dr. Paul Ford
Tuesdays through May
8:30 - 9:30 am

Summer Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, June through August

Fridays
10:00am - 12:00pm
San Fernando room

Sunday, December 8
In the courtyard after Mass

Sunday, December 8
After Mass
In the courtyard

Sunday, December 15
After Mass
In the courtyard

Thursdays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Room

Tuesdays
2:00-3:00pm
Santa Barbara room

Wednesdays
6:45 pm
Santa Clara room

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Sunday, December 15
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bloodmobile in parking lot

Sunday, December 29
10:15 am
Worship Garden

Saturdays, January 4 to February 8
9:30 to 11:30 am
San Juan Capistrano room
Consecration service on February 15

First & Third Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Fernando room

Our next meeting is December 17.

Fr. Patrick Mullen
Monday, January 13
7:00 - 8:30 pm
St. Peter Claver
West hall of the parish center
at 2380 Stow St., Simi Valley, 93063

Retreat
February 14 - 16, 2020
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre

An adult education series in Lent
February 27 - April 3, 2020

News
ARCHIVES

Reconciliation (Confession)

For emergencies requiring
a priest after hours,
such as serious illness or death,
please call:

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