​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

Movie Night ~ March 28
Join us for Movie Night! We will be watching a Disney Classic at the Carmel Rooms starting at 7:30 pm. Bring a friend and a favorite snack to share!

Bible study ~ April 4
Bring your bible! Come read and talk about scripture!

Service Project ~ April 11
More info coming soon.

Stations of the Cross ~ April 18
In preparation for Easter, the young adults will be walking the stations of the cross in the garden and reflecting at each stop.

April 25 ~ Food Truck

Also visit: Young Adults Page, Alpha

This prayer service is being offered for:

• All those who have experienced abuse of any form in their lives
• All those who mourn with and support victims of abuse
• Accountability for those who perpetrated abuse and justice for their victims
• God’s guiding hand over the Church amidst necessary change

Contact teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Prayer,  Lent

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
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Also visit: Prayer, Lent

“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
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Contact:
​John (805) 587·1210

​Also visit: Prayer,  Knights of Columbus

Our High School Teens and Young Adults are invited to take part in this inaugural pilgrimage to St. Martinville, Louisiana. This will be a life changing, cultural faith experience.

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.
 
The Mission is scheduled for August 11 - 17, 2019.  Please join us for one of our information nights.

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

Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

For families with children in Spark! Grades 1 - 5.
(Younger and older siblings are welcome too; the workshop is geared to elementary age children and their families).

• Come as a family – plan about 1 hour.
• Go through 7 stations where children (with parent assistance) will make a craft representing each day of Holy Week.
• Follow along and honor Jesus’ last week on earth.
  Children will go home with a special symbol representing each day – from Palm Sunday through Easter – and instructions for how to celebrate Holy week at home.

To better help us prepare ourselves during this time of lent; we will have the opportunity to practice the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.
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​May Holy Week become a rich experience for your family.

Camp Saint Nicholas, Frazier Park.
Price: $250 (scholarships available)
For more information contact:
Adam Cross (805) 526·8181
ym@strosesv.com or 
​brett@padreserra.org

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.

​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.
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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 

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

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

We provide community and spiritual support for transitioning special needs teens and young adults (16+), their families and friends. 
Meetings:

• April 10
• May 8

Contact:
Monica Spooner
(805) 484·8379
monicaspooner@twc.com

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.

This year's theme is Be Not Anxious! Living in the Peace of Christ.

​Also visit: Groups, Spiritual, Men's Ministry

The liturgies of Palm Sunday begin with the celebration of the Lord’s triumphal messianic entry into Jerusalem to the acclaim of crowds shouting “Hosanna!” We gather in the courtyard to hear the proclamation of the Gospel account of this event.  Palms are blessed and distributed, followed by a procession into the church.

​Palms are an ancient symbol of victory and Catholics often display the palms, received this Sunday, on a crucifix in their homes.  The Hebrew word Hosanna means “(O Lord) grant salvation” but it has become an acclamation of jubilation and welcome.
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Once inside the church, the focus shifts to Jesus’ suffering and death as we hear the proclamation of his Passion from the Gospel of Mark this year.  We celebrate the Eucharist with Jesus’ words and actions at the Last Supper still echoing in our minds and hearts.

Also visit: Lent

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins with the Presentation of the Holy Oils consecrated by our archbishop, Jose Gomez, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels at the Chrism Mass the previous Monday. The Oil of the Sick will be used to anoint those who suffer illness. The Oil of the Catechumens will be used to anoint those preparing for baptism. The Sacred Chrism, oil mixed with sweet perfume, will be used to anoint the baptized who are to be sealed with the Holy Spirit in Confirmation.
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The Scripture readings at this mass take us from the Exodus story of Israel’s preparations for the flight from Egypt to the Last Supper with Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and telling us to do the same. In obedience we wash one another’s feet (the “Mandatum”), we celebrate the Eucharist, and we process with the Body of Christ from the church to the Altar of Repose in the Serra Center where we can spend time in prayerful reflection and in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Also visit: Triduum

Good Friday is a most solemn day for all Christians.  Catholics have a powerful liturgical service that takes us deep into the mystery of the passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

In silence the clergy process in and lie prostrate around the altar as we begin.  A beautiful and moving sung rendition of St. John’s Gospel account of the crucifixion is proclaimed followed by a solemn presentation of a wooden cross “on which hung the Savior of the world.” 

​The assembly then processes to the cross to kiss or touch it in an act of veneration. The service continues with the distribution of Holy Communion.  All depart in silence.  The cross is displayed in the church throughout the afternoon for those who wish to visit and pray.

Also visit: Triduum, Living Stations of the Cross

The Easter Vigil is celebrated at the center of the Sacred Triduum and is called the “night of nights.”  It is the heart of Christianity and of our Church. It is Easter!

​The Vigil begins in the courtyard around a bonfire representing the light of Christ from which the new Paschal Candle is lit.  Those assembled light tapers from the candle and process behind it into the darkened church where scripture selections are proclaimed to remind us of God’s great love poured out through the ages for our salvation, culminating in the Gospel account of Jesus’ rising from the dead. New members are initiated through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and first reception of Eucharist (Communion).

All this contributes to a mass you won’t soon forget. A joyful reception is held after the mass to congratulate the newly initiated and to celebrate the great feast of Easter. All are welcome and parking is plentiful!

Alleluia! Dying, Christ destroyed our death; rising, he restored our life. He will come again in glory! Alleluia!
​We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and the promise of our own eternal life.
Come to Easter Sunday Mass ready to be renewed!
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Also visit: Triduum

​Once a year our parish joins with other Catholic women from around our diocese for weekend silent retreat at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. This year's theme is: 
Be Not Anxious! Living in the Peace of Christ
Contact: Eileen Richards (805) 558·4291.

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...

Give the gift of life. Donate blood! 

​Also visit: Outreach