Category: Events

Friday in the Backyard

7/18/2019

6:00 - 8:00 pm
Serra Center Backyard

Everyone is welcome to enjoy our lovely Serra Center backyard. The kids can play and the grownups can relax!

July 12 - BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner)
July 19 ~ Tacos by Establos ($10 plate/person)
July 26 ~ Burgers cooked by the Knights of Columbus.
You bring the side dishes to share; the parish will provide paper goods and toppings.
August 2 ~ Chili Cook Off
Bring your appetite and join the fun as our parishioner amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Padre Serra Best Chili!
Please bring enough to share along with a salad, side or cornbread.

Contact anne@padreserra.org

Also visit: Everyone, Seasonal

Photography by Julius Acero

Married Couples Ministry

7/17/2019

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

Registration begins July 20 - 21 in the courtyard. Reserve your spot! $400 per couple / $100 deposit required at registration.
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:

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www.facebook.com/padreserracouplesretreat

Faith Formation for Children and Teens at Padre Serra!

7/16/2019

Registration Open Now
Space is limited!

Registration packets are available in the parish office or download/print them here.

Download Registration Packet

Questions contact:
Tere Delgado
tere@padreserra.org
(805) 482·6417 x347

PSP Youth Summer

7/14/2019

July 8 to August 16

Youth Lounge
Open Monday to Friday
12:00 - 7:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room

Feel free to bring video game consoles, movies, board games, etc.

Coffee Bean Mondays
Every Monday
3:00 - 4:00 pm
824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader Meetings
Every Tuesday
4:30 - 6:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room
Learn more...

Bible Study & Pizza
Every Wednesday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Bring your bible! Come read and talk about scripture!

Nerf War
Sunday, August 4
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Serra Center
Learn more...

Download Flier

For the most up to date info and additional events follow us on social media!

For more information contact: youthministry@padreserra.org

Also visit: Young Adults Gatherings

Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

Young Adults Gatherings

7/12/2019

Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome!

For those who want to grow deeper in their Catholic faith through discussion, community building, spiritual activities and service projects.
For more information contact youngadults@padreserra.org

Peer Leader Training ~ July 9 to August 13
Every Tuesday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. San Juan Capistrano room. Learn more...

Theology on Tap ~ July 11, 18, 25
There will be drinks, snacks, and speakers!
The group meets at 6:45 pm in the San Juan Capistrano room to carpool and leaving at 7:00 pm. Learn more...

Finance and Budgeting Workshop ~ August 1
John Ong specializes in personal financial planning advice with an emphasis on risk management, estate & retirement planning. He has been working with families in the area of finances since 2001. His goal is to educate instead of promoting programs or companies. In this workshop, he will help us understand a financial situation and learn to map out a step by step guide towards goals. 7:00 pm. Carmel Room.

Nerf War ~ August 13
Learn more...

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Moms Group

7/9/2019

Calling all moms!
Working outside the home,
stay-at-home, "veteran", new moms!

We invite you for friendship and fellowship with Catholic moms in Camarillo. Some of our activities include providing meals for moms after delivery, Catholic book club, and mom's/couples night out. Join our email list or for information, email Melissa Ronan

Summer Series

Summer activities include park, pool and library days.
Mark your calendars for an evening out to learn, be inspired and refreshed, and enjoy each other's company.

July 25 ~ "Healthy Screen Habits" with Hillary Wilkinson
August 22 ~ "Theology of Home" with Noelle Mering

7:30 - 9:15 pm.
Locations/details: Kristen kmariebright@gmail.com

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Nerf War

7/8/2019

Sunday, August 4
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Serra Center

High school teens and young adults come join Brett and the peer leaders. Bring your Nerf blasters and darts, snacks and drinks. Remember your eye protection (goggles or glasses).

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter
@PSPYouth
Also Visit: Youth, Young Adults

College Mass

7/7/2019

Sunday, August 11
11:00 am

Attention all college-bound parishioners!

You are invited to receive a special blessing from our pastor Fr. Patrick and our whole parish community as you prepare for your journey to college.

Whether you are staying in town for college or going afar, you are welcome!

youngadults@padreserra.org
Also visit: Young Adults

Sacred Heart Servants Mission

7/7/2019

Mission Trip August 11 to 17

We have 17 teens and young adults who will take part in this inaugural mission trip to serve the poor in St. Martinville, Louisiana. This will be a life changing, cultural faith experience. If you would like to sponsor one of our young adults please contact tere@padreserra.org

The Sacred Heart Servants Mission is an opportunity for hands on service to the poor. Participants will work directly with families in need, learn about the committed religious life of our hosts, participate in the Fete-Dieu de Teche eucharistic boat procession and experience the unique food and culture of this region of Louisiana.

For more information contact
Tere Delgado, tere@padreserra.org
Howard Durand, hdurand@line6.com

Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7/6/2019

Thursday, August 15
Masses: 8:00 am, 7:00 pm

It's a holy day of opportunity to celebrate Our Blessed Mother.

The Church highly reveres Mary. This holy day celebrates our belief that Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into heaven. In heaven, she already shares in the glory of her son's resurrection. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 974)

What does this mean for us?
This teaching gives us hope that, like Mary, we will live forever with the risen Jesus. Everything that is possible for Mary is possible for us!

Sacred and Sublime

7/6/2019

Sunday, August 25
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Church

Featuring soprano, Heidi Valencia Vass, with pianists, Eric Kinsley and Aidan Vass; flutist, Caitlin Boruch; and cellist, Celine Gietzen (a Camarillo resident). The program explores music inspired by faith and beauty.

The program features Bach’s iconic Cantata 82a for solo soprano. Maurice Ravel’s moving 'Deux mélodies hébraïques', and Olivier Messiaen’s haunting 'Vocalise-Étude'. Also on the program is a new piece by Los Angeles Philharmonic young composer fellow, Aidan Vass. Closing the program is a series of improvised arrangements of some of the most iconic hymns in the Christian canon.

About Heidi

Known for her vocal versatility and power, soprano, Heidi Valencia Vass, has performed and recorded extensively in Musical Theatre, Opera, Oratorio, and Crossover genres.

Landings

7/5/2019

A Caring Ministry for Returning Catholics

Begins September 12
Thursdays
San Juan Bautista Room
Next 10 week series. Watch for details!

If you are an inactive Catholic you may want to consider Landings.

We are a group of Catholics who, for any number of reasons, were away from the church and came back to regular attendance and active participation.

We share our faith journeys and want to hear your stories. We also discuss contemporary Catholic themes and have resources available for questions about the Catholic Faith and the Church.

Landings offer a safe place to tell one’s story, discern a place in the Church, and find a way home.
Join us, we welcome you.

Information:
landings@padreserra.org
or call Teresa Runyon
(805) 482 · 6417

Also visit: Adults Faith Formation

Gwen Ripplinger, Denise Ginty.
Photo by Julius Acero

Bundle Sunday

7/4/2019

October 20
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
East Parking Lot

Please come early, the truck will leave once filled.
Items cannot be left in the office or food bin in church.

Help us improve the lives of local children and families in need by donating your usable discards of clothing, household goods, and miscellaneous items - as well as rags and newspapers - when you come to church! *No electronics please*

Through your donation, we assist those in need twice!
Once by donating the goods to the thrift store to be offered to those in need at little or low cost, second as the money from the sales of items in the Thrift Store is given back to the local St Vincent de Paul chapters.

Items to donate:
Clothes, coats/jackets, shoes, pots & pans, utensils, books, DVDs/CDs, glasses, toys, belts/purses, luggage, umbrellas, helmets, sports gear, lamps.

For free pickup of large donations like furniture, large appliances, and vehicles, please call St. Vincent de Paul at (323) 224·6280 or (800) 974·3571.

Together we can help our neighbors in need!

Also visit: St. Vincent de Paul, Groups, Outreach

Blood Drive

7/3/2019

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

Give the gift of life. Donate blood!

Make an Appointment

Also visit: Outreach

Women’s Retreats

7/2/2019

We offer a variety of retreat styles to meet the needs of the women and friends of our parish family.

Weekend Retreat
with Fr. Jim Clarke
January 24 - 26, 2020
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes

A weekend retreat created by and for the women of Padre Serra. The retreat is currently full. To be put on the waiting list, contact:
Teresa Runyon: teresa@padreserra.org

Silent Retreat
Coming soon!

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

The University Series

7/1/2019

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

Men's Retreat

6/30/2019

Our next retreat is
April, 2020
Details coming soon

Once a year the men of our parish join with other Catholic men from around the diocese for a weekend silent retreat at the Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, materdolorosa.org

For more information, please contact:
Dave McCormick
dave.mccormick.mba@gmail.com

Also visit: Groups, Spiritual, Men's Ministry

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6:00 - 8:00 pm​Serra Center Backyard

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

Registration Open NowSpace is limited!

July 8 to August 16

Youth Lounge​Open Monday to Friday​12:00 - 7:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano Room

Coffee Bean Mondays​Every Monday​3:00 - 4:00 pm824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader MeetingsEvery Tuesday​4:30 - 6:00 pm​San Juan Capistrano roomLearn more...

Bible Study & PizzaEvery Wednesday7:00 - 9:00 pm San Juan Capistrano room

Nerf WarSunday, August 41:30 - 3:30 pm​Serra CenterLearn more...

Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome!

Calling all moms!Working outside the home,stay-at-home, "veteran", new moms!

Summer Series

Sunday, August 41:30 - 3:30 pmSerra Center

Sunday, August 1111:00 am

Mission Trip August 11 to 17

Thursday, August 15Masses: 8:00 am, 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 25​3:30 - 5:30 pm​Church

About Heidi

Begins September 12ThursdaysSan Juan Bautista RoomNext 10 week series. Watch for details!

October 20​8:00 am - 1:30 pmEast Parking Lot

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

Weekend Retreatwith Fr. Jim ClarkeJanuary 24 - 26, 2020Mary & Joseph Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes

Silent RetreatComing soon!

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

Our next retreat is April, 2020​Details coming soon

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