Category: Ongoing

Many Meals of Camarillo

10/11/2019

Tickets available in the courtyard October 12, 13 and 19, 20.

Annual Dinner & Auction
Saturday, November 2
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Serra Center

Enjoy a catered dinner, live auction, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawing! $50.00/person. Please consider supporting our organization by joining us for a fun evening! Information and tickets: Pat (805) 388·8742. (Sorry, tickets are not in the parish office.)

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

Peer Leaders

10/9/2019

Everyone confirmed, 14 to 29ish is welcome!
Dates are subject to change, ask Brett to add you to our GroupMe to keep you updated.

Tuesdays
October 1, 8, 15, 29
November 5,
December 3, 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
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

Serra Seniors

10/8/2019

The Wisdom of Seniors
Wednesday, October 16
10:00 am
Serra Center
Come for refreshments at 9:45 am!

What are the principles that inform your life? We have had a well-lived lifetime to consider what is essential; this is an opportunity to name these rules, and to share why they are important.

Janice Daurio, a parishioner and philosophy professor at St. John’s Seminary, will facilitate our October gathering. She credits the idea for this discussion to a fellow senior who mentioned a book titled The Four Agreements.

Janice would like to hear from you before the gathering, so please send your Four Agreements to jdaurio@mac.com or Janice Daurio, St John's Seminary, 5012 Seminary Road, Camarillo 93012. Let her know if you are willing to have them shared with the group, and, if so, may you be named or remain anonymous.

The morning promises enlightenment, inspiration, entertainment, and fun!

Serra Seniors are parishioners and guests 55+ who gather for spirituality, learning, fun, and fellowship the third Wednesday of the month, September to June.

Contact: Patricia Matthews, patmatthews2005@yahoo.com

Patricia Matthews
Photo by Julius Acero

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Bereavement Ministry

10/4/2019

When a member of Christ’s body dies, the faithful are called to a ministry of bereavement for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Christian consolation is rooted in the hope that comes from our faith in the saving death and resurrection of Jesus.

The ministry’s goal is that the bereaved feel and understand our parish’s authentic concern and receive our genuine support. Our role is not to “heal” or to help someone “get over” their loss but rather to accompany them on their journey of grief, to help them mourn, and most importantly, to listen.

We do this through several contact points by phone call or cards from a Bereavement Minister: at the time of the funeral, 1-2 months after the death, and other times in the first year of grief.

A Bereavement Minister is a good listener, confidential, non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, and has a genuine concern for others.

To learn more about this ministry, contact:
Marlyee Hrabovsky, mlhrabovsky@verizon.net
Betty Bright Martinez, bbright41@verizon.net

We have a God who knows how to weep, who weeps with us; he is also a Father who waits to console us, because he knows our suffering and has prepared for us a different future. – Pope Francis

See also: Bereavement Support Group, Funerals, Funerals & Memorials

Photography by Julius Acero

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

9/29/2019

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Church

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

On June 13, 2018 we celebrated the third anniversary of the start of our devotion.

Married Couples Ministry

9/25/2019

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

Caritas Caregivers Support Group

9/19/2019

Fourth Tuesday of the month
7:00 pm
Carmel Room

Offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse.
Contact:
Patricia Sentianin
sentclan@gmail.com

Resources:

Also visit: Care

A Caregiver's Prayer
Lord Jesus, who from the cross gave the care of your Mother to St. John, help us to realize that you have blessed us too with the care of someone in our family. Help us to be your gentle hands and loving compassion on earth.

Father in heaven, you know my heart, calm my anxieties. Pour out your grace and mercy in my life like a healing balm. Lighten my burden, answer my prayer, and give me the strength to do what so often seems impossible.

Spirit of life, remind me to breath - give me a quiet place to rest when I need it and breathe in me your loving peace. Remain my constant companion through this journey. And, when it is time for me to let go, help me remember that my dear one is leaving my loving embrace for yours.

Amen

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

Bereavement Support Group

9/19/2019

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

Peace & Justice

9/19/2019

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

Questions: Deacon Luc Papillon
peaceandjustice@padreserra.org

Scouts

9/19/2019

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

Legacy Mom's Group

9/19/2019

Second Thursday of the month
9:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Camarillo Catholic Moms presents Legacy, a 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

Knitting and Crocheting Group

9/18/2019

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.

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

Also visit: Women's Ministries, Group Ministries

Donna Lovato

Camarillo Special Families

9/18/2019

Second Tuesday of the month
September - May
7:00 pm
Santa Barbara Room

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

Upcoming sessions:
October - Tai Chi with Sheila
November - Drum Circle with Cathy
January - Folk dancing with Luke

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

Photo by Julius Acero

Lectors - Volunteer!

9/18/2019

Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the assembly at liturgy, voice the community’s petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful, and make announcements.
For more information, contact coordinator: Laurie Nichols

Also visit: Lectors, Liturgical Service

Earthen Vessels

9/17/2019

A new ministry for those healing from divorce

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

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

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

Men's Fellowship Dinner

9/17/2019

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

Lemons on the Loose

9/17/2019

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

Prayer Chain

9/17/2019

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

Also visit: Prayer

Photography by Julius Acero

Social Spanish

9/17/2019

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

Welcome Ministry

9/17/2019

Friends offer smiles, greetings and help in the gazebo every Sunday morning.
Everyone can welcome! Sign up for one mass per month: Laurie laurieannnichols@gmail.com

Also visit: Weekend Experience

Laurie Nichols, Jackie Perrin and Sheila Montgomery
Photo by Julius Acero

Sunday Café

9/16/2019

Every Sunday morning, rain or shine, we serve coffee, donuts and fresh fruit after each Mass.

Ministers of coffee and donuts are always needed. This is a great opportunity for adults, teens and children to share in friendship, fellowship, and conversation. Working side-by-side pouring joe and serving dough!

To get involved, contact:
Richard king407@aol.com

Also visit: Weekend Experience

Centering Prayer

9/16/2019

Wednesdays
6:45 pm
Church Bride's 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

Marthas and Matthews

9/16/2019

The Marthas and Matthews ministry lovingly cares for our church and chapel. The group meets every Wednesday morning to clean these sacred spaces. If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact Karen at barranca5@hotmail.com

Also visit: Volunteer, Giving

Becoming Catholic

9/16/2019

Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Miguel room

Do you know someone who is wondering if the Catholic Church is the place for them? It could be your neighbor, your coworker, or someone in your family.

At Padre Serra, we have a group which meets on Tuesday evenings, year-round, to explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in the Catholic tradition. The atmosphere is informal, open and free of any pressure. Those attending are invited to ask any questions they may have followed by a discussion on various topics regarding our faith.

If you know someone who might be interested, invite them to accompany you to one of the meetings. We serve great refreshments, too!

For information please contact:
Catherine Shadduck
catherine@padreserra.org
(805) 482·6417 x331

Also visit: RCIA

Fr. Patrick, Marcia Galles, Catherine Shadduck.
Photo by Julius Acero

Embracing Your Journey Cancer Support group

9/16/2019

Fourth Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm
Santa Barbara Room

Provides hope, empowerment, love and prayer in a comforting atmosphere of encouragement. It is a safe environment for people touched by cancer to connect with others in a productive and spiritual way.

Contact:
Lou Ann Paolella
(805) 551 · 8014

Also visit: Care

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Annual Dinner & AuctionSaturday, November 25:30 - 9:00 pm​Serra Center

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

TuesdaysOctober 1, 8, 15, 29November 5, December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21February 4, 11, 18, 25March 3, 10, 17, 31April 14, 21, 28May 5, 12, 19, 267:30 - 9:00 pm​​​San Juan Capistrano room

The Wisdom of SeniorsWednesday, October 1610:00 amSerra CenterCome for refreshments at 9:45 am!

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help NovenaWednesdays6:30 - 7:30 pmChurch

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

Fourth Tuesday of the month7:00 pmCarmel Room

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

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

​Boy Scout Troop #257

​Girl Scouts

Second Thursday of the month9:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Thursdays10:00am - 12:00pmCarmel Room

Second Tuesday of the monthSeptember - May7:00 pm​Santa Barbara Room

First & Third Tuesday of the month7:00 - 8:30 pm​San Fernando room

Every Fourth Saturday​January - October6:30pm

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

Tuesdays10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Wednesdays6:45 pm​Church Bride's Room

Tuesdays7:00 - 8:30 pmSan Miguel room

​Fourth Tuesday of the month6:30 pmSanta Barbara Room

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Annual Dinner & Auction
Saturday, November 2
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Serra Center

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

Tuesdays
October 1, 8, 15, 29
November 5,
December 3, 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
7:30 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

The Wisdom of Seniors
Wednesday, October 16
10:00 am
Serra Center
Come for refreshments at 9:45 am!

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Church

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

Fourth Tuesday of the month
7:00 pm
Carmel Room

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

Boy Scout Troop #257

Girl Scouts

Second Thursday of the month
9:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

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

Second Tuesday of the month
September - May
7:00 pm
Santa Barbara Room

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

Every Fourth Saturday
January - October
6:30pm

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

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

Wednesdays
6:45 pm
Church Bride's Room

Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Miguel room

Fourth Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm
Santa Barbara Room

News
ARCHIVES

Reconciliation (Confession)

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

Address

Staff Login

Contact Communication