​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

We gather. We pray. We write.

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

This is as much a faith sharing group as it is a writing group. We pray together. We take care of one another. Our comments on one another’s writing are constructive and honor the deep feelings that are expressed.

​Contact:
Linda Lowe

Also visit: Adults

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.

Come to our next gathering with open hearts to discuss how to care for one another, learn together and serve our community. 

Contact: openheartspadreserra@gmail.com

Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini
Photo By Julius Acero

​Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Illuman is a ministry for men, by men, to honor the uniqueness of male spirituality and committed to support who are seeking to deepen their spiritual lives.
Monthly group gatherings are designed to help become better, more authentic men.

Offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse.

Contact:
Patricia Sentianin
sentclan@gmail.com
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​Resources:
A Catholic Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parent 
Monica Dodd

Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life
Kenneth C. Haugk

Also visit: Care

Left to right: Lisa Barra (Cherubs), Patricia Sentianin (Caritas Caregivers).
Photo by Julius Acero 

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

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

Through this series of fourteen stations, we recall Jesus’ great love for us. This beautiful, ancient prayer commemorates successive incidents on Jesus' journey from condemnation by Pilate to his crucifixion and burial. Stations of the Cross is most commonly prayed during Lent, particularly on Fridays especially Good Friday, but can be prayed at any time.

Consider praying the Stations in our prayer garden. Use one of three versions, found in the garden’s box:

• ​Traditional Stations of the Cross
  (follows the 14  traditional events, depicted in our garden)
• Scriptural Stations
  developed by St. Pope John Paul II (invites us to follow 14 events, different from the traditional)
• Family

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Also visit: Lent,  Prayer

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

An 8-week program for people who want a deeper faith, a greater sense of purpose, and a practical understanding of how to make a difference in the world.

Participants engage in reading, prayer, and thought provoking dialogue. Over 8 Monday evenings and 2 Saturdays they encounter the world, each other, the Gospel, and build lasting relationships.

JustFaith is ecumenical and all Christian faiths are welcome. 

Contact Michelle Paschen, mcpaschens@gmail.com

"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

Also visit:
www.justfaith.org/programs/justfaith, Groups ​

Helps the unemployed and underemployed focus their job search, improve resume and interview skills, network.
Contact:
Steve Loeffler
careertransitions@padreserra.org

Offers assistance with meals to those who are recovering from illness, accidents, injuries, and surgeries.
​Gwen Ripplinger (805) 797·6864 or Denise Ginty (805) 388·3897

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

Earthen Vessels Ministry believes that all Catholics/Christians impacted by divorce remain welcome!  So we are joining 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.

Earthen Vessels offers 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: Jett Clyne jettclyne@gmail.com 

Also visit: Groups, Care

“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

​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: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com

Also visit: Groups, Women's Ministry

Camarillo Catholic Moms presents Legacy, a new monthly gathering of mothers to provide community, belonging, and support in our vocation as mothers as we pass on our faith to the new generation.

• Information/registration: Anna Spooner
• Information about other Camarillo Catholic Moms activities:  Melissa Ronan

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Come join us every week for an hour of prayer and devotion to our Mother Mary. 

The first Wednesday of the month, stay after for fellowship.

Contact: 
Madel Mercado

Also visit:  Groups, Prayer, Filipino Ministry