Category: Events

Clergy & Religious Appreciation Dinner

1/17/2020

Friday, January 31
6:00 pm
in the Serra Center

Tickets available in the courtyard January 18, 19 and 25, 26.

Celebrate our local clergy, religious, and ministry leaders.

Single Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Families $40 in advance/$50 at the door

For more information about tickets and the event:
Dave Sasek (805) 824-1610

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

Young Adults

1/17/2020

Everyone 18 to 39ish is welcome!

Thursdays
7:00 pm
Carmel Room

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

January 23 ~ Golf n' stuff
January 30 ~ Movie Night
February 6 ~ Prep for the Annunciation of Mary and Bible Study with Brett Becker
February 13 ~ Big Group Game Night

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Peer Leaders

1/16/2020

Tuesdays
7:30 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Everyone confirmed, 14 to 39ish is welcome!
Dates are subject to change, ask Brett to add you to our GroupMe to keep you updated.

January 21
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 17, 31
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26

Peer leaders help engage our confirmation candidates by acting as mentors and facilitators during our weekly confirmation sessions, our annual retreats, and at 4:12 youth nights.

If you are confirmed and are interested in joining our team, or if you have any questions, contact youth@padreserra.org

Visit also: Youth and Young Adults

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

1/13/2020

Wednesday, January 22
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Serra Center
Fr. Slawomir Szkredka

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.

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.

Doors opens at 6:30 for refreshments. No cost. RSVP appreciated.

Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team.

Landings

1/12/2020

A Caring Ministry for Returning Catholics

Begins Thursday, January 23
7:00pm
San Juan Bautista Room
10 week series

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 is a 10-week series that offers 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:
Gwen, landings@padreserra.org
or call Teresa Runyon
(805) 482 · 6417 x322

Also visit: Adults Faith Formation

Gwen Ripplinger, Denise Ginty.
Photo by Julius Acero

Women’s Retreats

1/11/2020

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 to 26
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
June 12 - 14
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in
Sierra Madre

A silent weekend retreat with the women of our parish as well as women from other local parishes. Read more about this year's theme God is Doing Something New is Us: Exploring Paths of Deepening Faith.
Contact: Eileen Richards

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Visio Divina

1/10/2020

Noticing God during Lent through the images in my life.
Dr. Michael Cunningham
Monday, February 3
7:00 pm
Serra Center
Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments

Visio Divina is an ancient prayer form, often referred to as praying with icons. However, it is so much more…Dr. Cunningham will lead us through a prayerful experience of Visio Divina and how we can use it in our everyday lives to deepen our relationship with God.

By the end of the session, you will be able to use this ancient and contemplative prayer form with your cell phone and use photography to reflect on the glory and meaning which surrounds our everyday lives.

The Lenten period gives us the reason to dedicate some special time for reflection and contemplation in this simple but powerful prayer form.

Michael Cunningham OFS is a Secular Franciscan and Retreat Center Director at Mater Dolorosa in the Sierra Madre.

No cost.

Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team

Living the Hero’s Journey

1/9/2020

Saturday, February 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Serra Center Lawn
A one day retreat on the path to male spiritual growth.

Jason to Job, Jesus to Jonah, there are universal themes to the twists and turns of life’s journey. All men are invited for a one day retreat to explore the depth and wisdom of ancient ways.

$20 suggested donation. Coffee and light refreshments at 8:30. Lunch also included.
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, lawn chair, journal/pen, and drum.

Questions & Registration:
Dave McCormick (805) 558·7868
dave.mccormick.mba@gmail.com

Sponsored by our parish Illuman group.

Also visit: Men's Ministry

Scout Sunday

1/8/2020

Sunday, February 9
9:00 am Mass

All boys and girls involved in scouting are invited to be recognized during Mass.

Cookie time!
Girl Scouts will be in the courtyard after all masses on February 1 and 2.
Still $5/box and 8 delicious varieties.

Find out about joining a troop!
Boy Scout Troop #257 for boys in grades 6-12. Contact: Terry Tong
terrytong76@gmail.com

Girl Scouts are kindergarten through 12th grade.
Contact: Karen Fraser
fraserclan5@verizon.net

Also visit: Scouts

St. Valentine's Dinner Dance

1/7/2020

Saturday, February 8
6:00 pm
Serra Center

Enjoy an Italian dinner hosted by Knights of Columbus, Council 5272, followed by music and dancing and a 50/50 raffle for extra fun!

Presale tickets:
$20/person
$10/child (3 - 12 years)
$50/Family (2 adults with children)

At the door tickets:
$25 per person

Tickets available in the courtyard
January 25, 26, and February 1, 2,
or
Paul Collier
paul@padreserra.org
(805) 233·2810
through February 5.

Funds raised benefit KC charities and youth program scholarships.

Also visit: Knights of Columbus

Married Couples Ministry

1/6/2020

Retreat
Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16
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).

Also visit:
United in Love, United in Christ

Resources:

Follow Us:
www.facebook.com/padreserracouplesretreat

Cherubs Music Program

1/5/2020

Preschool through Grade 2

New Semester Begins
February 15
Saturdays
9:30 am - 10:20 am Preschool (3 yrs+)
10:30 am - 11:30 am K to Grade 2
Carmel Room

Enroll today!

Tuition: $25 per child/ $35 per family per semester, payable to Padre Serra Parish.

Please register your child today!
Contact Lisa to ensure space is available:
(805) 217·6106, cherubs@padreserra.org
You can download the forms and send by email
or Fax to (805) 388·0512.

Registration Preschool

Registration K to 2nd Grade

Parental Photo Release Form

Parents Letter

Did you know that early childhood music can…

Help develop language and reasoning skills
Help enhance memorization skills
Help increase coordination and strengthen motor skills
Help develop pattern recognition
Increase relationships and social interactions with children and adults
Provide children with a healthy way to express emotions
Help develop good listening skills, so important for academic achievement.

Los Angeles Congress 2020

1/4/2020

Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23
Anaheim Convention Center

The largest Catholic convention in the world is right in our own backyard!

Congress is open to adults and young adults and offers more than 180 speakers presenting nearly 300 workshops, in addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts, over a dozen liturgies in a variety of characters, the exhibit hall and much more. Come for one, two or three days.

Visit www.recongress.org for workshops and speakers and be sure to to check out Fr. Patrick's sessions:

1 – 17 On His Shoulders With Great Joy: Jesus as Model of Ministry
5 – 17 The Good, the Bad, and the Ornery: Discipleship in the New Testament

Our parish hospitality suite will be at the Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
640 W. Katella Ave
Anaheim, 92802
We will offer Friday lunch, Friday Happy Hour, Saturday Lunch, and Saturday Dinner.

Submit

Also visit: Faith Formation for Adults

The University Series

1/3/2020

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

United in Love, United in Christ

1/2/2020

Fridays of Lent
February 28 to April 3
6:45 - 8:45 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room

Register in the courtyard February 1 and 2, or in the parish office.

A six-week Marriage enrichment series to explore God’s plan for your marriage and family.

Will you love, honor and cherish each other for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, no matter which way the toothpaste is squeezed, where the dirty clothes end up, during football season, through job changes, emotional and body changes...for the rest of your life?

If you are unable to make all 6, come to as many as possible; each night is different. Isn’t your marriage that important?

$40/couple. Child care will be available.

Questions:
Robert & Susan Evans
ssevans54@gmail.com

Also visit: Married Couples Ministry

Fifth Sunday Rosary

1/2/2020

Sunday, March 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

Men's Retreat

1/1/2020

Our next retreat is
April 24 to 26

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

Read more about this year's theme God is Doing Something New in Us: Exploring Paths of Deepening Faith

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

Also visit: Groups, Spiritual, Men's Ministry

​News

Friday, January 316:00 pmin the Serra Center

Thursdays7:00 pmCarmel Room

Tuesdays7:30 - 9:00 pm​​​San Juan Capistrano room

Wednesday, January 227:00 - 8:30 pmSerra Center​Fr. Slawomir Szkredka

Please RSVP:

Begins Thursday, January 237:00pmSan Juan Bautista Room10 week series

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

Silent RetreatJune 12 - 14Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre

Noticing God during Lent through the images in my life.Dr. Michael CunninghamMonday, February 37:00 pm​Serra CenterDoors open at 6:30 for refreshments

Please RSVP

Saturday, February 89:00 am – 3:00 pmSerra Center LawnA one day retreat on the path to male spiritual growth.

Sunday, February 9​9:00 am Mass

Saturday, February 86:00 pmSerra Center​

RetreatFriday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre

New Semester BeginsFebruary 15Saturdays9:30 am - 10:20 am Preschool (3 yrs+)​10:30 am - 11:30 am K to Grade 2​​Carmel Room

Enroll today!

Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23Anaheim Convention Center

Please complete the following:

Friday Boxed Lunch $15

Saturday Boxed Lunch $15

Saturday Dinner $20

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

Fridays of LentFebruary 28 to April 36:45 - 8:45 pmSan Juan Capistrano Room

​Sunday, March 2910:15 amWorship Garden

Our next retreat is April 24 to 26

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