“O God, to those who have hunger, give bread, And to us who have bread, give the hunger for justice.”       
-Latin American prayer

​Every March our parish joins with other Camarillo churches and neighbors from different faiths, cultures and ages, to stand against hunger in our local community and the world.
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The reason we walk is because “they walk”.  Hungry people in developing countries typically walk as much as six miles a day to get food, water, and fuel and to take their goods to market. We walk to be in solidarity with their struggle for existence. Together we raise awareness and funds. 

The funds raised will fight hunger around the world and our local food pantries: St. Mary Magdalen/Padre Serra Christian Service Program, Christians Acting Together, Food Share, St. Columba’s Episcopal Food Pantry, Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry, Many Meals and RAIN.

​Contact:
Carrie Perry

Learn more, register, volunteer or sponsor Fr. Patrick and our youth in the courtyard February 16, 17 and  23, 24.

Volunteers needed:
​photographer, first aid, hospitality, greeters

A Message from Crop Walk
"Every year, Church World Service tallies a list of the Top 100 fundraising teams for CROP Hunger Walks, a group that we call the CREAM of the CROP. With over 900 walks and thousands of teams, we’re very happy to tell you that Padre Serra is a CREAM of the CROP team for your participation in the Camarillo CROP Hunger Walk!"
Way to go team!

Auction Items Needed!
​If you own a business, please consider donating goods or services. If you work at a business, please ask your employer. If you would like to donate gift cards to restaurants or movies, tickets to plays, concerts or sporting events or vacation homes or timeshares please contact michelle@padresrra.org or evecollier@verizon.net

​If you would like to donate funds to cover the cost of certain expenses for the tournament or dinner, please contact paul@padreserra.org or pam@padreserra.org
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Thanks and blessings for being a part of this effort to support Youth Ministry!

Also visit: Fairways to Heaven Tee Sign

Put your company name or personal message on a tee sign. Sign will be displayed around putting green as golfers arrive then moved to a hole for the rest of the day.

For your kind donation and support of our tournament you will receive:

• a thank you letter from our pastor
• an acknowledgement in the evening program
• a mention in our Sunday bulletin
• your name on the Sponsor page on the parish website through the year

For more information please contact:
Paul Collier, paul@padreserra.org
Mark Milner, mark.milner@charter.com

To obtain your Tee Sign please contact Pam Kingsley, pam@padreserra.org or Get Your Sponsor Online Here!

Also visit: Auction Items

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

• ​March 13
• April 10
• May 8

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

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.

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

Bring the whole family to Toppers for a great pizza!
Print this flyer and show to the cashier when you place your order (or tell operator for phone orders).

​Toppers Pizza will donate back 20% of pre-tax sales generated by our group! Benefitting  Women’s Retreat 2020.

Celebrate our local clergy, religious, and ministry leaders.
​$15 Adult (plus $1.00 online transaction fee)
$10 Child (plus $1.00 online transaction fee)
$40 Family - 2 Adults, 2 Children 
​(plus $4.00 online transaction fee)

For centuries, this popular tradition of blessing homes is associated with today’s solemnity of the Epiphany. For this blessing ritual, you will need chalk and a small bottle of holy water. Begin by gathering family members and friends around the front door of your home.

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
      Let us pray. May Christ bless this home. Amen.

With chalk, sign the main door: 20 + C + M + B + 19                     
      The numbers represent the new year and the letters represent the initials of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. It may also be interpreted as the Latin phrase "Christus mansionem benedicat" which means "Christ bless this house."

Leader:  A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
      Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength. These commandments I give you are to be in your hearts. Place them on the door-frames of your home and on your entry gate. The Word of the Lord.

Then move inside to sprinkle each room with holy water.

• Living room 
  Bring us to live with you one day in heaven.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Kitchen
  The celestial feast awaits us.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Dining room
  Seat us at the heavenly banquet.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Bedrooms
  Be our renewal and our rest.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Bathroom
  Make us clean with fresh water.
  ​Bless this room, O Lord. Amen.

All return to the front door to pray together:
Our Father…

Leader:
Bless this household through all the days to come, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

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 2 and 3. Still $5/box and 8 delicious varieties.
Find out about joining a troop! Girl Scouts are kindergarten through 12th grade. Contact Karen (805) 216·2235. 

​Also visit: Scouts

The Little Blue Books are good through the Christmas season ending on January 13 with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Suggested donation of $2 each.

​Happy New Year!
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Contact teresa@padreserra.org

♪ Let every heart prepare him room ♪

Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus ...at Christmas, at the end of time, and into our hearts each and every day. Although not a season of penance, reconciliation finds a special place in Advent, as we seek to approach Jesus' coming with hearts free of sin and filled of praise.

Participate in the Parish Advent Reconciliation Service, an opportunity to examine our lives, go to confession, and open ourselves to God's boundless mercy.  Then celebrate  afterward with refreshments in the courtyard!

Fraudulent emails are being sent by an individual posing as Father Patrick. Please do not email with the individual, divulge any personal information or provide money/credit card/gift card payments. Father Patrick will never request money from any parishioner by email.

We have alerted the authorities of this continuing problem.
​Please forward any questionable emails claiming to be from Father Patrick to gaby@padreserra.org

All are invited to join our PSP Youth and Knights of Columbus at the Camarillo Christmas Parade. Come march in the parade or support our float, Keep Christ in Christmas, as an observer. Paul (805) 233·2810.

Also visit: Seasonal

Help what you love! Ministers of coffee and donuts needed, especially at the 9:00am mass.
Every Sunday morning, rain or shine, we serve coffee, donuts and fresh fruit after each Mass.
This is a great opportunity for adults, teens and children to share in friendship, fellowship, and conversation. Work side-by-side pouring joe and serving dough!
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Richard king407@aol.com

Also visit: Weekend Experience

Our parish charters Troop #257 for boys in grades 6-12. For more information about Boy Scouts in general please visit their website or the Ventura County Council.
​For more information about Boy Scouts, please contact:
Terry Tong 
​terrytong76@gmail.com

​For more information about Girl Scouts, please contact:
Karen Fraser
(805) 987 · 8432
fraserclan5@verizon.net