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Offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse. Contact: Patricia Sentianin sentclan@gmail.com Resources: A Catholic Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parent Monica Dodd Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life Kenneth C. Haugk 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 |
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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 |
 | 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.
Fourth Thursday |  Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini Photo By Julius Acero |
Next 8 Week Series Begins This Spring Come learn more about this transformational gospel-based program in the courtyard on Saturday, April 6 after 5:00 pm Mass or contact Michelle Paschen. A Spiritual and Life-Transforming Journey Do you wonder what it truly means to be a Catholic Christian in today’s complex world? How do we respond to the hatred and violence filling our news feeds? Consider joining a JustFaith group to explore this question through reflection, study, prayer, and community. JustFaith is an intensive, small group process for faithful Christians looking to deepen their commitment to care for vulnerable people and our planet. Through reflection, discussion and encounter, we will discover how to live more simply, love more compassionately, and make a difference. Questions and future dates: Michelle Paschen Also visit: www.justfaith.org/programs/justfaith, Groups |  |
| 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 |
An adult education series in Lent |  |
Padre Serra is hosting the following sessions:
All Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in the Serra Center
Doors open at 7:00 pm
$8.00/person, includes a guest
March 12 |
Who is Responsible for the Current Clerical Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church? |
Janice Daurio |
March 19 |
Do All Faiths Believe in Heaven |
Linda Lowe/Panel |
April 9 |
Meeting Christ Through Sacred Signs |
Fr. Leon Hutton |
Also visit: Faith Formation for Adults, Lent
Wednesday, April 10
7:00 pm
San Juan Bautista Room
Visit our monthly team meeting to see how we dream, plan, and present adult formation opportunities for our parish.
Contact Leo Paulo
Contact Leo Paulo
“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
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena |   On June 13, 2018 we celebrated the third anniversary of the start of our devotion. |
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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
Contact:
Vivian
(805) 377·0704
vpatv@outlook.com
Also visit: Prayer
| Sincere gratitude to all who donated blood on December 16. Forty-one units of lifesaving blood were collected! Mark your calendars for our next drive on... Sunday, June 23 |  |
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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.
Isang sambayanang Pilipino-Amerikano na nagkaka-isa sa pagmamahalan at paglilingkod sa mga nangangailangan. Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org All are welcome!
We welcome everyone with a sincere desire to grow with us in faith as we promote the rich Filipino heritage through celebration of treasured Filipino religious and cultural traditions, and as we lend a hand to those in need. 
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Photo by Julius Acero
We are committed to sharing the gifts of the Filipino-American community with our parish family, promoting the rich Filipino heritage through celebration of treasured Filipino religious/cultural traditions and providing service to those in need:
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Men’s Ministry: Tony Likovich, Dave McCormick, Lee Pasaraba. Knights of Columbus: Paul Collier, Steven Loeffler.
Photo by Julius Acero
Photo by Julius Acero
This Catholic fraternal organization founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882 has served the Church and its parishes and communities for 130 years! Today it is the world's largest Catholic men's organization dedicated to upholding the teachings of the Catholic Church, helping people in need and fostering a bond between members.
As a Knight, men 18+ have the opportunity to strengthen our parish, give back to the community, and grow in faith. Joining our local council doesn’t mean sacrificing quality time with your family; volunteering an hour here or there with your family can make a real difference.
Our local Knights of Columbus Council #5272 is made up of men from Padre Serra and St. Mary Magdalen parishes. They coordinate and carry out fundraising and social events to support a variety of charitable causes and Catholic education.
For more information about the Knights, please visit Council 5272's website.
Also visit: Groups, Clergy Religious Appreciation Dinner, Fifth Sunday Rosary
As a Knight, men 18+ have the opportunity to strengthen our parish, give back to the community, and grow in faith. Joining our local council doesn’t mean sacrificing quality time with your family; volunteering an hour here or there with your family can make a real difference.
Our local Knights of Columbus Council #5272 is made up of men from Padre Serra and St. Mary Magdalen parishes. They coordinate and carry out fundraising and social events to support a variety of charitable causes and Catholic education.
For more information about the Knights, please visit Council 5272's website.
Also visit: Groups, Clergy Religious Appreciation Dinner, Fifth Sunday Rosary
Tuesdays |  Teresa Runyon and Renee Ramonette Photo by Julius Acero |
Third Thursday of the month
7:00pm
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!
Meeting schedule: January 17, March 21, May 16
See also: PAX Christi, CROP Walk, Just Faith
Questions: Deacon Luc Papillon
peaceandjustice@padreserra.org
peaceandjustice@padreserra.org
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. Contact: Donna Lovato (805) 383·0074 healthysneaker7@gmail.com |  Donna Lovato |
We gather. We pray. We write. 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 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. We inform each other about writing resources, and we share equally the responsibility for the successful working of the group. This is as much a faith sharing group as it is a writing group. We pray together. We take care of one another. Our comments on one another’s writing are constructive and honor the deep feelings that are expressed. Contact: Linda Lowe Also visit: Adults |    |
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:
Do you speak Spanish and would like to help others learn too? Come be a part of this community!
No cost. Questions:
Patricia Guzman (805) 827·5903, patty.g.q14@gmail.com
Jim Avallone (818) 917·2797, jimavallone@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
Do you speak Spanish and would like to help others learn too? Come be a part of this community!
No cost. Questions:
Patricia Guzman (805) 827·5903, patty.g.q14@gmail.com
Jim Avallone (818) 917·2797, jimavallone@gmail.com
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| The Marthas and Matthews ministry lovingly cares for our church and chapel. The group meets every Wednesday morning to clean these sacred spaces. If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact Karen at barranca5@hotmail.com Also visit: Volunteer, Giving | |
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