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Bulletins

Ash Wednesday

1/8/2021

 

Wednesday, February 17

​Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.
According to the ancient tradition, we mark ourselves with ashes to remind ourselves that we are mortal, and that we stand in need of God’s tender mercies.
Also visit: Catholic Lenten Practices

The (Scandalous) Mission of the Messiah in the Gospel of Luke

2/5/2020

 
It is commonly known that, in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus the Messiah appears above all as a compassionate and gentle savior who socializes with tax collectors and sinners, dines with the Pharisees, and proposes parables that highlight mercy and compassion. In his presentation, Fr. Slawomir show that this image of Jesus is not just very comforting but also deeply scandalous and disturbing. It is not just Jesus’ opponents that fail to understand him. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’s ministry poses a challenge to everyone around, including John the Baptist, Jesus’ disciples and even his Mother, Mary.

​Fr. Slawomir Szkredka

Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2002, Fr. Slawomir Szkredka, S.S.D.,  a native of Poland, served as Associate Pastor at Saint Genevieve Parish in Panorama City (2002-2006) and at John the Baptist Parish in Baldwin Park (2006-2008). From 2008 to 2015 he resided in Rome pursuing biblical studies at the Pontifical Biblical Institute. He is now assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at St. John's Seminary.
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Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team.
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Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica

7/28/2019

 
​When we think of Jamaica, the thoughts of Ocho Rios, beautiful beaches and wonderful scenery come to mind—all of which are part of the island. A year before becoming a priest of the Diocese of Mandeville, I spent 5 days with our founding bishop touring the diocese—and, I saw a very different side of Jamaica! 
 
Bishop Paul Boyle said to me: “We have dire poverty.  It’s something the tourists don’t see, nor do the television ads feature.  Our people are poor.  Jamaica is one of the poorest nations in the hemisphere after Haiti, and our diocese is the poorest part of Jamaica.” 
 
In the Diocese of Mandeville, there are about six hundred thousand people. Sixty eight percent have no running water; only, outside latrines. Families are using “primitive methods” of disposing human waste—they go into the bushes. People need  basic necessities of life:  food, clothing, shoes to wear, mattresses—many need a home. The average annual income in Jamaica is US$1,500.00—a little less than $29.00 per week. Many workers don’t receive even this wage.  Among people’ aged 15 to 19, 25% are “functionally illiterate.” Many of those who are functionally literate have severe reading problems.  Seventy-five percent of students who take standardized testing cannot pass even one subject. There is an alarming number of destitute elderly and abandoned/neglected/abused children and adolescents. People are dying every day from diseases, which no longer exist in the United States because we have adequate medical care. BOTTOM LINE:  the Diocese of Mandeville is very, very poor!
Bishop Boyle shared with me SOME of his needs so he can serve his beloved people: 
  1. Housing for the Poor—since some people are completely homeless and many live in shacks of zinc with dirt floors, the bishop tries to  build houses for the poor. The houses are 14x20 feet, without electricity or running water; but each home is a “castle” to a family used to sleeping on the ground.  The cost of each house is $3,000.00.
  2. Care for the Elderly and Abandoned--many elderly are destitute and abandoned. The Diocese of Mandeville has a home for 75 elderly who are cared for by Mother Teresa’s Sister. More homes are needed.  The diocese cares for over 100 dependent, neglected and abused youth in our orphanage.  More homes are needed for the kids also.
  3. Education—Sixteen basic schools have been established, most for young children; there are also 2 high schools—one of which opened 2 years ago!  The church has always believed in the power of education to break the cycle of poverty. A small catholic college, The College of Mandeville provides a college education.
  4. Food—Many families are hungry, or even starving. The parishes provide as much food as possible for the hungry.
  5. Parish Ministries—In most cases, monthly parish collections represent less than 10% of the monthly parish operating expense.  One priest I met slept on the floor in the sacristy!  Some parishes don’t have phone. People walk for miles to go to church.  We beg for 90% of the operating costs of parishes and parish ministries to Evangelize and catechize our people.
  6. We are blessed to be able to provide clinics in areas of the diocese where people can’t get medical attention—something developed nations take for granted.​
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All to often, the tropical weather and storms in the Caribbean wreak havoc in the lives of our poor and to our ministries. The cost is enormous to recover from these storms and replace roofs, restore classrooms, clean up from water damage in our buildings, and, replace vestments and liturgical books that were ruined. Also, we work to help families rebuild hundreds of humble homes lost in the storms.
 
Obviously, we need enormous support for our local church. Please help us as we bring the Gospel, in our Catholic tradition, to our beloved people and help them to experience dignity as children of God. Thank you for welcoming the Diocese of Maneville for you annual mission appeal.

For more information, please contact in the U.S.:
Fr. Gary Wiesmann
(954) 771·8363                       
Diocese of Mandeville
P. O. Box 11062
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida  33339-1062
Website of Missionary Group: www.mandevillediocese.org

​If you like to make a donation online, go to missionsla.org  → Donate today → Donate to Mission Cooperative Plan, please select St. Junipero Serra - Camarillo under "Parish Name".

Unbound

4/2/2019

 

A heartfelt thank you from Unbound!

Thank you for the wonderful welcome you gave to Unbound and Father Ighacho last month!
​We hope this “Thank you” from some very special people will bless you!

Listen to Fr. Ighacho


Sponsor a child, youth, or elder in Latin America, Asia and Africa. No matter who we are or where we live, we’re all part of one human family created in God’s image. When you sponsor a child, young adult or elder through Unbound, you invest in personalized benefits that support goals chosen by the sponsored individual and their family such as education, dignified housing, better nutrition and developing livelihoods. 
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As a sponsor, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re living out your faith as part of a caring, inclusive global community. You’ll also learn about your new friend from letters and photos, and you can write and send photos to your friend, too!
Sponsor Today!
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Witness firsthand the work of Unbound.
Learn more about Awareness Trips
For more information please contact ​teresa@padreserra.org
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Lent, Outreach

Venus and Mars Revisited

11/6/2018

 
A New Look at Male and Female Spirituality
​
Fr. Jim Clarke and Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC.
Spirituality is a broad subject area that has rightfully garnered much publicity in recent years.  Men and women approach this field of study and practice differently.

​In this workshop Fr. Jim and Sr. Kathy will unpack the differences through stories, analogies, images and humor.  Come and join the fun and expand your own repertoire of spiritual practices!
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team.
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Family Life Matters

10/16/2018

 
How to Leave the Footprints of Faith on the Hearts of Our Children
A whole community experience for adults, parents, grandparents, and families to enjoy a meal and presentation by Deacon Manuel and Chella Valencia for adults and activities for kids.

In Jesus’ Jewish culture, children learned their faith from infancy from their parents. It was so imprinted on their hearts and minds that the children would sooner forget their own name than forget their faith. This evening is an opportunity to reflect: are we, as adults, parents, family, a and catechists, teaching our Catholic faith today in a way that our children will remember and really live their faith, have a lifelong relationship with Jesus, recognize God working in their daily lives, and be active disciples?
Questions: teresa@padreserra.org
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation and Children’s Formation.

Presentations:

Importance of Parents and Family
Footprints of Faith
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Ensuring a Safe & Nurturing Environment

9/2/2018

 
Dear Padre Serra Parishioners,
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If you were unable to attend Mass on August 25-26 liturgies, I encourage you to listen to my homily, where I addressed the issue of abuse directly. Padre Serra Parish takes the safety and security of our young parishioners very seriously.
We have a Parish Safeguard the Children Committee that serves as the eyes, ears and voice for children and the vulnerable in our community. Over the last several years, the committee has worked with the parish leadership and staff to provide a safe environment for our children, resulting in a number of improvements and the implementation of important policies:

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Will the Real Mary Please Stand Up?

5/1/2018

 
What does the Church really say about Mary of Nazareth? How do Fatima, Lourdes, and Guadalupe fit in? 

Sr. Gretchen Hailer, RSHM guides us through scripture, Church statements, devotions, and feast days, so we have a more complete and authentic picture of Mary, the Mother of Our Lord.

Sr. Gretchen is religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and active in a variety of ministries including hospice care, bereavement, and media literacy education. She holds a masters in religious education and has published several books, produced a film, and presented at religious education conferences in more than 80 dioceses.

Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team

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Sr. Gretchen Hailer

Care and Prepare: A Series on End of Life issues

1/16/2018

 
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Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options

Advance Health Care Directives and POLST

What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options

In this three part series, professionals in the field of health care and in the church shared their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps need to be taken in preparation and upon death. 
​Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team and the following partners:
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Everyday Evangelization for Busy People

11/5/2017

 

​Fr. Jim Clarke
November 7, 2017

Because our faith in God and our love for our church is so important to us, we are always eager to share what we have discovered with others. But our busy lives often get in the way: we have good intentions but little time.

Spend a precious hour with Fr. Jim for some new and insightful ideas about how evangelization (“sharing our faith”) can become part of our everyday way of life at home, work, school, and everywhere we go.
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PARISH MISSION WITH FR. DANIEL HORAN, OFM

10/20/2017

 

​Discipleship: Becoming Fools for Christ
​October 20-22, 2017

In our contemporary age, Christianity seems like a sensible and straightforward religious option among others. It is often viewed as compatible with the values and priorities of our society, politics, cultures, and other interests. And yet, the Gospel itself offers a very different set of insights, challenges, and inspiration.

This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
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Daniel P. Horan, OFM, is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province of New York, worldwide marathon runner, musician, retreat director, blogger, theology professor, columnist for America magazine and author of several award-winning books, including Dating God.

Get to know more through his website: 
www.danhoran.com 
and YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/user/DanHoranOFM

What is a parish mission?
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.

​Don't Panic: How to keep going when the going gets rough

1/31/2017

 

January 31, 2017
Speaker: Maureen Pratt

Fr. Patrick's Bible Study

5/1/2016

 

Recordings from the May 2016 session

Due to technical difficulties, sessions 15 & 16 were not recorded.  October 31, 2016 session was cancelled.
​The last gathering was November 21, 2016.

The Problem of Evil: When bad things happen to good people

4/6/2016

 
A two part series with Dr. Paul Ford.

​The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Gift You Give Yourself

9/23/2015

 

Why Catholics Aren't Fundamentalists

4/14/2015

 

Tuesday April 14, 2015
Fr. Patrick's presentation

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