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Tuesdays |
 | 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month |
Offers support to those who have lost a loved one.
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 |   |
Thursday, June 21 |  |
Rehearsals Thursday evenings
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Auditions are held for voice placement and/or solo opportunities. For for an audition, please contact:
Liturgy & Music Minister
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Expectations of members:
Provides a variety of human services to seniors, aged 60+, supports their independence and dignity, while protecting their quality of life through friendly volunteer visits, in-home needs assessment, on-going case management and transportation assistance to medical and other appointments.
A branch of Catholic Charities, Camarillo Office: (805) 987 · 2083
A branch of Catholic Charities, Camarillo Office: (805) 987 · 2083
 | 4th Tuesday of the month |
| 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 |
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30pm
Church
Come join us every week for an hour of prayer and devotion to our Mother Mary. Every first Wednesday stay after for fellowship.
Contact: Madel omphnovenapsp@gmail.com
Contact: Madel omphnovenapsp@gmail.com
Neighborhood Rosary Group
We pray for the intentions of your family and our community.
Contact: Madel omphnovenapsp@gmail.com
Also visit: Prayer
Contact: Madel omphnovenapsp@gmail.com
Also visit: Prayer
 | Tuesday mornings |
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.
Learn more about our Summer Bible Study & Faith Sharing beginning June 12!
Also Visit: Adults
Learn more about our Summer Bible Study & Faith Sharing beginning June 12!
Also Visit: Adults
Mondays
7:00pm
San Juan Bautista room
Want to learn to become a confident communicator, speak in public and develop leadership skills?
Come check out our Toastmasters anytime or visit our website
Contact:
Email Janis Benn or call (805) 407-3340
Come check out our Toastmasters anytime or visit our website
Contact:
Email Janis Benn or call (805) 407-3340
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Tuesday evenings |  |
Coordinator:
Paul Collier
Hospitality Ministers 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 help all of us be responsible stewards by taking up the collection at the liturgy. This ministry is open to new members.
Paul Collier
Hospitality Ministers 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 help all of us be responsible stewards by taking up the collection at the liturgy. This ministry is open to new members.
Sacristan ministry is coordinated by Deacon Neil Kingsley.
Sacristans ensure that all the materials needed to celebrate liturgy are ready and in place for each celebration.
Sacristans ensure that all the materials needed to celebrate liturgy are ready and in place for each celebration.
Coordinator:
Deacon Luc Papillon
(805) 482 · 6417 x412
deaconlucp@gmail.com
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.
Deacon Luc Papillon
(805) 482 · 6417 x412
deaconlucp@gmail.com
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.
Cancer Support Group
4th Tuesday of the month
7:00pm
Santa Barbara Room
Contact:
Lou Ann Paolella
(805) 551 · 8014
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.
Lou Ann Paolella
(805) 551 · 8014
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.
Coordinator:
Suzanne Austin
Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the assembly at liturgy, voice the community’s petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful, and make announcements.
Suzanne Austin
Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the assembly at liturgy, voice the community’s petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful, and make announcements.
A fellowship and service ministry where all skill levels 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. Also visit: Group Ministries |  |
How many of your family and friends are wonderful people who are not yet Catholic? Often all it takes for them to consider the possibility of becoming Catholic is a little prompt from us. Begin by sharing a story of your own. Ask them about their beliefs. Invite them to the parish picnic on June 16, where they can experience our welcoming community for themselves.
For information about the process of becoming Catholic, please contact Catherine Shadduck anytime
(805) 482·6417 ext 331 or catherine@padreserra.org
Also visit: RCIA
For information about the process of becoming Catholic, please contact Catherine Shadduck anytime
(805) 482·6417 ext 331 or catherine@padreserra.org
Also visit: RCIA
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A support ministry where LBGT brothers, sisters, and their families and friends in Christ are welcome and a safe harbor to explore spirituality and share experiences, strength, and hope.
Contact:
openheartspadreserra@gmail.com
Contact:
openheartspadreserra@gmail.com
Couple's Ministry leads a wonderful, spirit-filled retreat every year. All couples are encouraged to participate in this enriching opportunity. Each year we alternate a one day enrichment opportunity (onsite) with a weekend retreat (offsite).
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
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:
- United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
- For Your Marriage
- Natural Family Planning
- Marriage Encounter
- Local Marriage Encounter Weekends
Follow Us:
www.facebook.com/padreserracouplesretreat
It's what Jesus said! Seven themes of our Catholic Social Teaching:
For further reading and understanding of these themes, click here for a link to the US Bishops website. LAUDATO SI: ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME · Read Pope Francis' encyclical. |  |
Thursdays |  |
| 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 prayer, study, dialogue and immersions, people form community as they explore critical realities and their implications to their lives and their faith. Learn more: www.justfaith.org/programs/justfaith Questions: Michelle Paschen Also visit: Groups |  |
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