Category: Events

Moms Group

8/21/2019

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. Locations/details: Kristen kmariebright@gmail.com

Theology of Home with Noelle Mering
Thursday, August 22
7:30 - 9:15 pm

Mark your calendars for an evening out to learn, be inspired and refreshed, and enjoy each other's company.

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Young Adults

8/21/2019

Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome!
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

Adoration in the Chapel ~ August 22
Come spend time with Jesus! The young adults will be in adoration in the chapel.

Food Truck Thursday ~ August 29
Join the Young Adults for the #TBT Food Truck Festival at the Camarillo Ranch House on the last Thursday of each month. The group meets at 6:45 pm in the San Juan Capistrano room to carpool and head up to Food Trucks at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.

Got Questions? Try Alpha ~ September 5 to November 21
We will participate in Alpha this season. Register
online here!

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Children's & Middle School Choir - CMSC

8/20/2019

Grades 3 - 8
Mandatory Parent Meeting for new and returning members:
Sunday, August 25,
10:00 am or 12:00 pm

Rehearsals Mondays
First Rehearsal September 9
5:15 - 6:15 pm, Grades 3 to 5
5:15 - 6:30 pm, Grades 6 to 8
San Juan Capistrano Room
September through May

Our Children's & Middle School Choir (aka CMSC) is open to boys and girls in third through eighth grades. Their "season" runs from September through May. CMSC sings at liturgy about once a month and rehearses every week on Mondays. The choir also is featured in the annual PSP Christmas Concert, singing alone, and in combination with the other choirs as well. Membership is open to all children who would like to participate and who are willing to commit to what's required. For questions and more detailed information about the requirements, please contact kathleen@padreserra.org.

There are occasional solo opportunities and one of the most important missions of CMSC is to form young people in music ministry - the idea that rather than a mere performance what the choir does at the liturgy is to lead the singing of the assembly, and to enable their own and everyone's sung prayer. Additionally, when the choir sings by itself at the liturgy, the purpose is to help everyone there who hears the music, including the singers themselves, to encounter Jesus. We are trying to teach all participants in all the choirs that it is a ministry of service to God's people and to the liturgy, and that worship "in spirit and in truth" is what we are aiming for.

To join CMSC, schedule a Vocal Checkup with our Children's Choir Director, Kathleen MacAller.

Also visit: Music Ministry

Married Couples Ministry

8/20/2019

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

Registration is still open. Reserve your spot today or visit us at the Courtyard on August 25.
$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).

Resources:

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Sacred and Sublime

8/20/2019

Sunday, August 25
4:00 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.

Social Spanish

8/19/2019

Learn and Practice Spanish.

Begins September 3
Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Beginning levels are welcome to learn and practice conversational Spanish to:Learn to communicate practically with friends, neighbors, and people in our community

learn a new language and experience the benefits in mind and spirit
learn Catholic prayers
will help with conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing.

Do you speak Spanish and would like to help others learn too? Come be a part of this community!
Following Living Liturgy Bible Study. No cost.
Questions:
Patricia Guzman
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com

Got Questions? Try Alpha

8/17/2019

Thursdays,
September 5 to November 21
6:45 - 8:15 pm
Serra Center
Plus Alpha Day

Life is busy. Every day we ask so many questions: What should I wear? What’s the weather going to be like? What’s happening today? How am I going to fit everything in?

But then there those bigger questions: Why am I here? Where am I heading? Is there more to life than this? Alpha is your chance to explore life’s big questions...

What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks, plus an Alpha Day. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe in many different settings and everyone is welcome.

Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone, specially those who:

don’t believe at all
are new to the Christian faith
want to grow in understanding and faith

What does Alpha look like?
Every session includes a meal and a chance to get to know each other, followed by a short video presentation, and concludes with a small group discussion.

For more information about Alpha contact:
Teresa Runyon
teresa@padreserra.org
(805) 482·6417 x322

“Christianity is a statement which, if false, is of no importance and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.”
- C.S. Lewis

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Come Follow Me

8/16/2019

Ministry Fair
Sunday, September 8, 15
After Mass
Courtyard

We will showcase the ministries our parish offers to encounter and follow Jesus in our daily lives, and in response, become his disciples to bring others one step closer to God. Come learn more about opportunities for you or someone you know to be nourished, supported, and give your time and talent.

September 15

Questions:
Teresa Runyon
(805) 482·6417 x322
teresa@padreserra.org

Encounter Jesus, Be Disciples

Hidden Graces

8/15/2019

Lessons about God, Life and a Very Special Boy - Dr. Ross Porter

Tuesday, September 10
7:00 pm
Doors open for refreshments at 6:30 pm
Serra Center

Dr. Ross Porter spent 23 years as a school teacher and holds both a Masters in Divinity and a Ph.D. in Psychology. But his most excellent teacher has been his firstborn son, John Michael, who is blessed with Down’s syndrome. God, through John Michael, has given Dr. Porter greater understanding about what is essential to happiness in this life and the next. Come and be inspired!
No cost.

Sponsored by Adult Faith Formation Team.

Landings

8/14/2019

A Caring Ministry for Returning Catholics

Thursdays
September 12 - November 14
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 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

Chorus Caritas

8/13/2019

Chorus Caritas in Concert
Live. Praise. Light.

Beatitudes (selections) by Patrick Hawes
Te Deum in C by Franz Joseph Haydn
Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen

Saturday,
September 14
7:30 pm
St Charles Borromeo Church
10800 Moorpark St.
North Hollywood CA 91602
(818) 766·3838

Concert to benefit the
St. Charles Borromeo Service Center

Sunday,
September 15
4:00 pm
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 482·6417

Concert to benefit the
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's Respite Center

Suggested donation: Adults $20 (Seniors $10).

Download Flyer

More info:
Dominic MacAller
(805) 482 · 6417 x327
dominic@padreserra.org

Also visit: Music

Serra Seniors

8/12/2019

Third Wednesday of the month
September - June
10:00 am
Come for refreshments at 9:45 am!
San Juan Capistrano room

Serra Seniors are parishioners and guests 55+ who gather for spirituality, learning, fun and fellowship.

Breakfast provided by Alma Via ~ September 18
Free. Ticket required. Get yours after Mass
August 31 - September 1 and September 7 - 8.

Contact: Patricia Matthews

Also visit:

Seniors Adaptive Exercise Class
Seniors Christmas Luncheon
Seniors Summer Luncheon

Patricia Matthews
Photo by Julius Acero

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Cherubs Music Program

8/11/2019

Preschool through Grade 2

Fall Semester Begins September 21
Saturdays
9:30 am - 10:20 am Preschool (3 yrs+)
10:30 am - 11:30 am K to Grade 2
Carmel Room
Enroll today!

The Cherubs Music Program provides our youngest children with an opportunity to explore all aspects of music in a fun, positive, faith-based environment, sure to tap into their own creativity.

In this general music program, your children will learn the basics of music through singing faith-based songs, playing rhythm and tonal instruments (bells, drums, glockenspiels, xylophones, maracas etc.), moving to music with streamers and scarves, acting out bible stories through movement, instruments and song, and more.

For those in the preschool group, one parent or other adult per family is expected to attend each class with their child. For the older group, we will have a rotation so at least 2 parents are present for each session.

Parents are always welcome and encouraged to attend, even if it is not your assigned week!

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

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

Registration Preschool

Registration K to 2nd Grade

Parents Letter

Parental Photo Release Form

Peer Leaders

8/11/2019

Peer Leaders Meetings
Begins September 24
Every Tuesday
7:30 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

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

Fifth Sunday Rosary

8/10/2019

Sunday, September 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

JustFaith

8/9/2019

Next Series Begins Monday, October 7
8 Mondays 6:30 - 9:00 pm
2 Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

JustFaith invites participants to look at contemporary issues through the lens of Christian faith by engaging in reading, prayer, thought-provoking dialogue, encounter, and by building lasting relationships with a small group in three 8-week phases. To broaden perspectives, each of the 3 phases include an immersion where participants visit local organizations and connect with those living and working on the margins of society. Each phase also contains a retreat that provides a foundation for community building. Each phase is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.

Phase I:
Living Compassionately – Caring for the Poor
October 7 – November 25, 2019
Participants focus on poverty, consumerism, and the Gospel call to care for the poor.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com

Phase II:
Living Justly – Caring for Each Other
February 24 – April 13, 2020
Inspired by a new level of understanding about issues of racial and economic justice, participants will develop new levels of passion and compassion for the ongoing work of social justice.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com

Phase III:
Living Simply – Caring for the Earth
July 15 – September 9, 2019
Participants embrace the invitation to care for the Earth as they investigate the teachings of our faith.
Questions and to register:
Joe Zuback zubackj@gmail.com
Gary Freeberg gfreeberg@gmail.com

$70 new participant (includes books, binder, online access)
$50 returning participant
$100 couple

"Somehow the highest praise of God is not in speaking unintelligibly but, rather, in speaking a language of inclusion where barriers are dismantled, circles are widened, and no one is left outside." - Fr. Gregory Boyle

JustFaith is ecumenical and all Christian faiths are welcome.
Also visit: Groups, www.justfaith.org

Bundle Sunday

8/8/2019

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

Mass of Remembrance

8/7/2019

In Loving Memory of Our Faithful Departed. “Hindi Kita Malilimutan ~ I Cannot Forget You”.

Saturday November 2
5:00pm
Followed by reception in the Carmel room
Submit names by October 28

We invite everyone to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have gone before us to live in the light of the Lord. Names of your beloved departed will be collected and included in our Memorial Bowl, which will be offered in our gathering procession and presentation of gifts. You may also bring a photo of your departed ones 30 minutes before mass and place it on the altar corner steps.

Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org
Also visit: Filipino Ministry, Prayer.

Altar Server Installation

8/6/2019

Sunday, November 3
9:00 am
Church

The official installation for all newly trained servers.
On this day, at the 9:00am liturgy, all altar servers will process into church in a grand opening procession. This is the only time when the entire college of servers is acknowledged in their ministry of altar serving in our parish. It is understood that some of the servers will have already served a liturgy for that weekend, but all will be present none-the-less as a sign of unity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bob Shadduck.

Also visit: Altar Servers

Faith Formation for Children and Teens at Padre Serra!

8/6/2019

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

Blood Drive

8/5/2019

Sunday, December 15, 2019
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

8/4/2019

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

8/3/2019

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

8/2/2019

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

Summer Series

Theology of Home with Noelle Mering Thursday, August 22​7:30 - 9:15 pm

Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome!7:00 pmCarmel Room

Rehearsals MondaysFirst Rehearsal September 95:15 - 6:15 pm, Grades 3 to 5 5:15 - 6:30 pm, Grades 6 to 8San Juan Capistrano RoomSeptember through May

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

Sunday, August 25​4:00 pm​Church

About Heidi

Begins September 3Tuesdays10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Thursdays,September 5 to November 216:45 - 8:15 pmSerra CenterPlus Alpha Day

Register Online

Ministry Fair​Sunday, September 8, 15After Mass​​Courtyard

Lessons about God, Life and a Very Special Boy ​- Dr. Ross Porter​Tuesday, September 107:00 pmDoors open for refreshments at 6:30 pm​Serra Center

RSVP Appreciated:

ThursdaysSeptember 12 - November 147:00pmSan Juan Bautista Room10 week series

Chorus Caritas in ConcertLive. Praise. Light.

Saturday,September 147:30 pmSt Charles Borromeo Church10800 Moorpark St.North Hollywood CA 91602(818) 766·3838

Sunday,September 154:00 pmPadre Serra Parish5205 Upland Road​Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482·6417

Third Wednesday of the monthSeptember - June10:00 amCome for refreshments at 9:45 am!San Juan Capistrano room

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Fall Semester Begins September 21Saturdays9:30 am - 10:20 am Preschool (3 yrs+)10:30 am - 11:30 am K to Grade 2​Carmel RoomEnroll today!

Peer Leaders MeetingsBegins September 24​Every Tuesday7:30 - 9:00 pm​​​San Juan Capistrano room

​Sunday, September 2910:15 amWorship Garden

Next Series Begins Monday, October 78 Mondays 6:30 - 9:00 pm​2 Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Saturday November 25:00pmFollowed by reception in the Carmel roomSubmit names by October 28

Please enter below the names of your departed loved ones:

Sunday, November 39:00 am​Church

Registration Open NowSpace is limited!

Sunday, December 15, 20198:00 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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Calling all moms!
Working outside the home,
stay-at-home, "veteran", new moms!

Theology of Home with Noelle Mering
Thursday, August 22
7:30 - 9:15 pm

Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome!
7:00 pm
Carmel Room

Rehearsals Mondays
First Rehearsal September 9
5:15 - 6:15 pm, Grades 3 to 5
5:15 - 6:30 pm, Grades 6 to 8
San Juan Capistrano Room
September through May

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

Sunday, August 25
4:00 pm
Church

Begins September 3
Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Thursdays,
September 5 to November 21
6:45 - 8:15 pm
Serra Center
Plus Alpha Day

Ministry Fair
Sunday, September 8, 15
After Mass
Courtyard

Lessons about God, Life and a Very Special Boy - Dr. Ross Porter

Tuesday, September 10
7:00 pm
Doors open for refreshments at 6:30 pm
Serra Center

Thursdays
September 12 - November 14
7:00pm
San Juan Bautista Room
10 week series

Chorus Caritas in Concert
Live. Praise. Light.

Saturday,
September 14
7:30 pm
St Charles Borromeo Church
10800 Moorpark St.
North Hollywood CA 91602
(818) 766·3838

Sunday,
September 15
4:00 pm
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 482·6417

Third Wednesday of the month
September - June
10:00 am
Come for refreshments at 9:45 am!
San Juan Capistrano room

Fall Semester Begins September 21
Saturdays
9:30 am - 10:20 am Preschool (3 yrs+)
10:30 am - 11:30 am K to Grade 2
Carmel Room
Enroll today!

Peer Leaders Meetings
Begins September 24
Every Tuesday
7:30 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Sunday, September 29
10:15 am
Worship Garden

Next Series Begins Monday, October 7
8 Mondays 6:30 - 9:00 pm
2 Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Saturday November 2
5:00pm
Followed by reception in the Carmel room
Submit names by October 28

Sunday, November 3
9:00 am
Church

Registration Open Now
Space is limited!

Sunday, December 15, 2019
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bloodmobile in parking lot

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

Silent Retreat
Coming soon!

An adult education series in Lent
February 27 - April 3, 2020

Our next retreat is
April, 2020
Details coming soon

News
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Reconciliation (Confession)

For emergencies requiring
a priest after hours,
such as serious illness or death,
please call:

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