Category: Ongoing

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

12/5/2019

First Friday Adoration
3:00 – 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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

Catholic News Agency article:
24 Reasons for Spending a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament

Also visit: Prayer, Lent

Young Adults

12/5/2019

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

Christmas Potluck ~ December 5
Bring your favorite Christmas dish. Let Rickho know what you’ll bring to coordinate. rickho@padreserra.org

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Bereavement Support Group

12/4/2019

First & Third Thursday
of the month
10:00 - 11:30 am
San Fernando room

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
– Matthew 5:4

Offers loving, caring support to those who have lost a loved one.
Contact:
Betty Bright-Martinez
(805) 482·0156
bbright41@verizon.net

Also visit: Funeral Planing, Lazarus Ministry, Bereavement Ministry

Seeds of Faith

12/3/2019

Third Monday of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Miguel room

SEEDS (Sisters ~ Embracing ~ Enlightening ~ Daughters of Faith) is a monthly evening of spirituality for women to meet in fellowship to share the Word of God and grow in faith. Our current series is Busy Lives and Restless Souls by Becky Eldredge.

Contact:
Gwen Ripplinger
gwendolynjoy1@hotmail.com

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Bible Study

12/3/2019

Living Liturgy
with Dr. Paul Ford
Tuesdays through May
8:30 - 9:30 am

A weekly reflection and study of the upcoming Sunday's Old and New Testament readings so we can better understand the good news of Jesus Christ and how He is present in our lives.
Learn about the cultural and historical context, what they mean, and how they impact our lives. Bring your Bible.
Bring your Bible.

Summer Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, June through August

Contact teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Adults

Writers Group

12/3/2019

Fridays
10:00am - 12:00pm
San Fernando room

We gather. We pray. We write.

Sunday, December 8
In the courtyard after Mass

Visit us to learn about our ministry and meet our members, some who have published their stories, and will have their books available for purchase. Their works might create a nice Christmas gift!

Theresa Schultz It’s a Happy Face Day
Georgette Hadvina By Dawn We’ll Be Free
Bert Wouters Madonna on the Bridge
Donald Pederson God is Alive
Mary Lea Carroll Saint Everywhere

New members are welcome anytime to our friendly group.

We explore and practice different types of writing and read our work to one another each week. Some days we do “free writing” for ten minutes on a chosen topic.

Other weeks we read our prepared pieces (up to 500 words) on a designated subject. Our comments on one another’s writing are constructive and honor the deep feelings that are expressed.

We share each other resources about writing , and equally the responsibility for the successful working of the group.

Our topics are not overtly “religious,” but give us an opportunity to express the concerns of our souls. Many consider the experience to be healing. We encourage humor and playfulness; we laugh a lot. This is as much a faith sharing group as it is a writing group. We pray together. We take care of one another.

Contact:
Linda Lowe

Also visit: Adults

Seniors Adaptive Exercise Class

12/3/2019

Wednesdays
8:45-9:30am
Santa Barbara room

All seniors are invited to a weekly adaptive exercise class.
Contact: Marg (805) 405 · 9901

Also visit: Serra Seniors

Photography by Julius Acero

Knitting and Crocheting Group

12/2/2019

Thursdays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Room

A fellowship and service ministry where all skill levels are welcome. No experience? That’s alright; we’ll show you. Come and learn or inspire others!

The group's projects are donated to several groups and individuals throughout the year, including prayer shawls for grieving families.

Contact:
Donna Lovato
(805) 383·0074
healthysneaker7@gmail.com

Also visit: Women's Ministries, Group Ministries

Donna Lovato

Meditative Movement

12/2/2019

Tuesdays
2:00-3:00pm
Santa Barbara room

Women and men of any age are invited to join instructor Sheila Montgomery for Tai Chi.

Bring your intentions as we pray through meditative movements. $5 donation /class.
teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Adults, Groups, Prayer

Teresa Runyon and Renee Ramonette
Photo by Julius Acero

Centering Prayer

12/1/2019

Wednesdays
6:45 pm
Santa Clara room

Silence is God's language. Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative silent prayer that opens us up to experience God's presence within us. Both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship, Centering Prayer serves to enhance other prayer forms. Come and rest with God!

Contact:
Vivian
(805) 377·0704
vpatv@outlook.com

Also visit: Prayer

Peer Leaders

12/1/2019

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.

December 10, 17
January 7, 14, 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

Social Spanish

12/1/2019

Learn and Practice Spanish.

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

Divorce Support

11/21/2019

A ministry for those healing from divorce

First & Third Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Fernando room

Our next meeting is December 17.

All Catholics/Christians impacted by divorce are welcome and we join as a family-of-sorts to journey together, sharing collective lessons learned and resources available, holding each other up in prayer, and serving our community.

We offer a welcoming environment for people dealing with divorce whether they are in the earliest (often most painful) stages of grief, the initial stages of coping with difficult changes (making necessary life adjustments), or whether they are through the worst of it and now looking to move forward, grow, and serve.

Our mission is:

To be instruments through which God can embrace Catholics/Christians who have experienced divorce, by offering acceptance, comfort, encouragement, reconciliation and healing
To be instruments through which divorced Catholics/Christians are encouraged to listen to the Word of God, attend mass, persevere in prayer, contribute to works of charity and to community efforts for justice, bring up their children in the Christian faith, and cultivate the spirit and practice of reconciliation and thus implore, day by day, God’s grace.

Our Motto is F.R.O.G. Fully Rely On God
Contact: Teresa Runyon teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Groups, Care

Grace Martinez, Cynthia Jones Campbell, Jett Clyne.
Photo by Julius Acero

Men's Fellowship Dinner

11/21/2019

Every Fourth Saturday
January - October
6:30pm

If you are interested in becoming involved and wish to be on our mailing list please contact us.

Contacts (by email):
Dave McCormick
Tony Likovich
Find us on Facebook

Also visit: Men's Ministry

Peace & Justice

11/20/2019

Questions: Deacon Luc Papillon
peaceandjustice@padreserra.org

Third Thursday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Fernando Room
Bimonthly Team Meeting

Our team works towards making Catholic social justice permeate the life of the parish, with local and global foci on the needs of the vulnerable and the excluded. We provide learning and growing opportunities for parishioners to fully live out Catholic social teaching and to see the face of Jesus through actions such as: feeding, clothing, and housing the poor visiting prisoners caring for life at every stage changing systems that are unjust. All are welcome!

See also: PAX Christi, CROP Walk, Just Faith

Photography by Julius Acero

Lemons on the Loose

11/20/2019

Third Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm
Santa Barbara room

Lemons on the Loose is a monthly gathering for women of all ages to enjoy each other’s company, sharing fellowship and laughter while playing Bonkers.
Don’t know how to play this dice game? That’s okay; we'll show you.
$5/person. Proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Contact: Kathy Quantock or Michelle Paschen

Also visit: Groups, Women's Ministry

Scouts

11/19/2019

Padre Serra Parish is proud to charter a Boy Scout Troop and support three Girl Scouts units.

Boy Scout Troop #257

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

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Girl Scouts

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

Prayer Chain

11/19/2019

Prayer support anytime, all year.
Bette Church: (805) 482 · 0067
Shirley (805) 482 · 2617

Also visit: Prayer

Photography by Julius Acero

Hospitality

11/18/2019

Event Hospitality & Baking

Event Hospitality teams help serve refreshments at parish events with a welcoming smile.
Bakers provide homemade, delicious baked good for parish events.

Contact: Teresa Runyon

Funeral Hospitality

Contact: Teresa Runyon

Hospitality Ushers

Ushers welcome us as we arrive to worship, helping us find our way around the worship space and into comfortable seats, facilitating our processions (especially at Communion), and handing out worship aids and bulletins. They also help all of us be responsible stewards by taking up the collection at the liturgy. Contact: Paul Collier

Also visit: Ministries A to Z

Open Hearts (LGBT)

11/18/2019

A fellowship ministry where LGBTQ brothers, sisters, and their families and friends in Christ are welcome in a safe harbor to explore spirituality and share experiences, strength, and hope.

Contact: Sue Powers (805) 390-2824 or openheartspadreserra@gmail.com

Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini
Photo By Julius Acero

Married Couples Ministry

11/18/2019

Retreat
February 14 - 16, 2020
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).

Resources:

Follow Us:
www.facebook.com/padreserracouplesretreat

Foster Kids & Families

11/17/2019

Contact:
Aubrey Alexander or Teresa Runyon

We have partnered with VC Foster Kids' Faith in Motion program, our parish invites you to consider the following ways to support and care for children in the foster care system from birth to transitioning young adults and their families.

There are many ways to get involved. Become a:

Prayer companion
Business partner
Donor
Volunteer
Respite caregiver
Mentor
Foster family

To learn about the many ways to be involved from prayer companion to becoming a foster family and everything in between and/or to help with our first project, email Teresa Runyon or Aubrey Alexnader

Also visit: Care

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

11/17/2019

Eucharistic Ministers serve the Body and Blood of Jesus to the community at liturgy. Coordinated by Wendy Grasso, this ministry is open to additional volunteers.

Many Meals of Camarillo

11/17/2019

Through volunteer efforts and generous donations, Many Meals provides free home-cooked meals twice a week to the under served and homeless in Camarillo.

Meals are served twice a week
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Mondays at St. Mary Magdalen Church
Thursdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Questions or to volunteer:
manymealsvolunteers@verizon.net

Also visit: Care, Outreach

Many Meals Group with a congratulations cake

Name Badges

11/17/2019

Let’s call each other by name.
Wear your work or any name badge to church.
To order a Padre Serra name badge, call or stop by the parish office or email parish@padreserra.org. They are $10.

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First Friday Adoration3:00 – 7:00 pmBlessed Sacrament Chapel

Thursdays7:00 pmCarmel Room

First & Third Thursday​of the month10:00 - 11:30 am​San Fernando room

Third Monday of the month7:00 - 8:30 pmSan Miguel room

Living Liturgy​with Dr. Paul Ford​Tuesdays through May8:30 - 9:30 am

Summer Bible StudyTuesday mornings, June through August​

Fridays10:00am - 12:00pmSan Fernando room

Sunday, December 8In the courtyard after Mass

Wednesdays8:45-9:30amSanta Barbara room

Thursdays10:00am - 12:00pmCarmel Room

Tuesdays2:00-3:00pm​Santa Barbara room

Wednesdays6:45 pmSanta Clara room

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

Tuesdays10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

First & Third Tuesday of the month7:00 - 8:30 pm​San Fernando roomOur next meeting is December 17.

Every Fourth Saturday​January - October6:30pm

Third Wednesday of the month​7:00 pmSanta Barbara room

Padre Serra Parish is proud to charter a Boy Scout Troop and support three Girl Scouts units.

​Boy Scout Troop #257

​Girl Scouts

Event Hospitality & Baking

Funeral Hospitality

Hospitality Ushers

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

Meals are served twice a week5:00 - 6:15 pmMondays at St. Mary Magdalen ChurchThursdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church

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First Friday Adoration
3:00 – 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Thursdays
7:00 pm
Carmel Room

First & Third Thursday
of the month
10:00 - 11:30 am
San Fernando room

Third Monday of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Miguel room

Living Liturgy
with Dr. Paul Ford
Tuesdays through May
8:30 - 9:30 am

Summer Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, June through August

Fridays
10:00am - 12:00pm
San Fernando room

Sunday, December 8
In the courtyard after Mass

Wednesdays
8:45-9:30am
Santa Barbara room

Thursdays
10:00am - 12:00pm
Carmel Room

Tuesdays
2:00-3:00pm
Santa Barbara room

Wednesdays
6:45 pm
Santa Clara room

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

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

First & Third Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Fernando room

Our next meeting is December 17.

Every Fourth Saturday
January - October
6:30pm

Third Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm
Santa Barbara room

Boy Scout Troop #257

Girl Scouts

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

Meals are served twice a week
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Mondays at St. Mary Magdalen Church
Thursdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church

News
ARCHIVES

Reconciliation (Confession)

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

Address

Staff Login

Contact Communication