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Catechetical Sunday

9/16/2018

Thank you!

Catechetical Sunday is a day set aside to recognize the vocation and ministry of teaching and sharing the faith with others. A wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each baptized person plays in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.

On this day catechists throughout the diocese, and country, are commissioned and dedicate themselves to their vocation of teaching the faith to the children, teens and adults of our parish community.

The catechists of our parish, wonderful men and
women who answered YES to the call to be present and walk the faith journey with the adults, youth and children of the parish, are called forth to receive a blessing and be formally commissioned to continue the beautiful labor of sharing and growing in the faith.

To all catechists in our lives, parents and grandparents, priests and deacons, religious sisters, church family, all who have been encounters of Jesus in our lives, we thank you!

Also visit: Children, Youth, Adults, RCIA

First Friday in the Courtyard

9/8/2018

October 5
6:00pm

Everyone is welcome to enjoy and relax in the fresh air under the trees of our lovely courtyard.
The kids can play and the grownups can visit!
Bring your own dinner.
Contact anne@padreserra.org

Stop by the chapel for a few minutes with Jesus.
Adoration also on first Fridays 2:00 - 7:00pm, then walk on over for dining al fresco!

Women’s Retreats

9/6/2018

We offer a variety of retreat styles to meet the needs of the women and friends of our parish family.

Fall Retreat
Cultivating Friendship
with God, Self and Others!
Serra Center

Friday, October 19
6:30 - 8:30pm
Dinner will be served

Saturday, October 20
9:30am – 6:00pm
Breakfast and lunch will be served. We’ll conclude with 5:00pm mass.
Serra Center

Download Registration Form

Register by October 15
$40/person
Form also available in the parish office.

A retreat experience for women of all ages seeking growth in their relationships with God, self and friends, presented by our Seeds of Faith team.

It can be challenging to hear God’s voice above the noise of everyday life. Come for quiet and stillness and to “waste time” with God. Faith is strengthened in community.

Come share with and learn from one another. Women need friendships of all kinds, especially spiritual ones.

Come meet sisters in Christ to pray, worship, eat, and get to know one another.
Invite your friend, mom, sister, daughter, neighbor, co-worker!
Contact: Gwen Ripplinger

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2018

Silent Retreat
May 31 - June 2, 2019

Once a year our parish joins with other Catholic women from around our diocese for weekend silent retreat at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre.
Contact: Eileen Richards (805) 558·4291

Weekend Retreat

Created by and for the women of Padre Serra this weekend retreat is at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu.
Stay tuned for our next weekend!
Contact: Sue Spies

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Cherubs Music Program

9/1/2018

Preschool through Grade 2

Saturdays
9:30am - 10:20am Preschool (3yrs+)
10:30am - 11:30am K to 2nd Grade
Carmel Room

The Cherubs Music Program was developed to provide 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
drlisab@gmail.com
or download and send via email
or Fax to (805) 388·0512

Suggested donation: $25 per family per semester, payable to Padre Serra Parish.

Registration Preschool

Registration K to 2nd Grade

Parents Letter

Parental Photo Release Form

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

9/1/2018

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

Men's Retreat

8/31/2018

Our next retreat is
April 12-14 2019

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.

Learn more about the retreat center.
For more information, please contact:
Dave McCormick
(805) 558-7868

Also visit: Groups, Spiritual

Scouts

8/19/2018

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

Girl Scouts

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

Children's & Middle School Choir - CMSC

8/17/2018

Grades 3 - 8

Rehearsals Mondays
5:15 - 6:15pm (grades 6 to 8 until 6:30pm)
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.
New and/or returning CMSC members can make an appointment for vocal checkups using Sign Up Genius.

Also visit: Music Ministry

Theology on Tap

8/12/2018

Theology on Tap reaches out to young adults who want to explore the role of faith in their daily lives.

Created in 1981, RENEW International’s Theology-on-Tap is a nationally recognized speaker and fellowship program that has been successfully bringing young adults to the church for more than 30 years.

In this casual atmosphere, you’ll hear straight talk and honest answers to your deepest questions about faith, love, work and other real life experiences. Theology on Tap provides an opportunity to not only learn about the Catholic faith but also meet like-minded people and make new friends.

Theology on Tap is open to all young adults, ages 18 to 39, singles and couples, regardless of religious affiliation.

Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

To find more speakers and topics visit totlosangeles.weebly.com

For more information contact Brett Becker brett@padreserra.org
Also visit: Young Adults, Youth

Theology on Tap 2018
The New Atheists: Love'em or Leave'em?
Dr. Janice Daurio

Altar Servers

8/12/2018

Coordinator:
Bob Shadduck
Robert_Shadduck@msn.com

An Altar Server is a minister who is trained to anticipate the needs of the presider during liturgy and meet those needs with grace and reverence. This vital ministry involves over 100 of our young people in grades 5 through 12. Training takes place once a year over seven weeks in late winter/early spring. Parents are required to attend the first training session with their child(ren). Installation of first year altar servers takes place in October. We are so proud that our altar servers, led by Mr. Bob Shadduck, are invited to serve at the Cathedral on different occasions every year.

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About Bob Shadduck

Robert D. Shadduck is the Director of Altar Servers, a position held for 20 years. He holds a Certificate of Director of Liturgy from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and has worked as Director of Worship in two parishes. Bob has served as master of ceremonies for several bishops and directed major liturgies including Dedication of a Church, ordinations, Chrism Masses, countless Triduum liturgies, and Confirmations. He has worked with the RCIA process for over eighteen years as catechist and director of rites. Bob received both his bachelor and master degrees from Loyola University of Los Angeles. In 1999, he was bestowed the Papal Honor “Benemerenti” by Pope John Paul II, in recognition of committed service to Christ and the Church. He is also the recipient of the Ad Altare Dei award.
Bob Shadduck co-authored Guide for Servers (Español), a book in The Liturgical Ministry Series published by Liturgy Training Publications in Chicago.

Senior Ministry

8/12/2018

3rd Wednesday
10:00am, Serra Center
Join us for refreshments at 9:45am

Serra Seniors are parishioners and guests age 55 and older who gather for spirituality and fellowship October to May.
Contact: Patricia Matthews

Also visit:

Seniors Adaptive Exercise Class
Seniors Christmas Luncheon
Seniors Summer Luncheon

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Adult Choir

8/5/2018

Rehearsals Thursday evenings
7:30 - 9:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Room
September through June

We sing for the 9:00am liturgy on Sundays.
We also provide music for special events, Christmas, Holy Week, concerts, etc. We sing in four-part harmony (SATB).

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Auditions are held for voice placement and/or solo opportunities. For an audition, please contact:

Liturgy & Music Minister
Dominic MacAller
(805) 482 · 6417 x327
dominic@padreserra.org

Cantors and Instrumentalists

8/1/2018

For for an audition, please contact:

Liturgy & Music Minister
Dominic MacAller
(805) 482 · 6417 x327
dominic@padreserra.org

Also visit: Music Ministry

Nerf War

7/15/2018

Sunday, July 15
2:00 - 5:00pm
Serra Center

High school teens and young adults come join Brett and the peer leaders.

Bring your Nerf blasters and darts, remember your eye protection (goggles or glasses).

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter
@PSPYouth
Also Visit: Youth, Young Adults

2018 Summer Olympic Games!

7/7/2018

EVERYONE is on God’s Team!
Kids to came together to hoot and holler, pray and sing, eat, play games and share stories about what it means to be a part of God’s team!

Contact Christine Olsen
christine@padreserra.org or (805) 482·6417 x349

Also visit: Children

Congratulations!

6/23/2018

On Saturday, June 23 at the 5:00pm mass, Jennifer Jamison and Richard Hergenreder were received into the Catholic Church.

Already one with us as baptized Christians, they made a profession of faith in the Catholic Church, were confirmed and received Eucharist for the first time.

It is with great joy that we welcome them and thank God for their presence which renews and strengthens our community.

New members are welcomed into the Catholic faith through the RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you would like to know more about RCIA for adults or children, please contact Catherine Shadduck (805) 482·6417 ext. 331 or
catherine@padreserra.org

Serra Seniors Summer Luncheon

6/20/2018

Wednesday, June 20
10:30am - 1:30pm
Serra Center

All adults 55+ will enjoyed a catered lunch, silent auction and entertainment by John Voehl a nationally recognized historian, presenter and Abraham Lincoln look-alike who will speak as Abraham Lincoln himself about "Finding God in the White House."

Parish Picnic 2018

6/16/2018

Saturday, June 16
6:00pm
Serra Center Lawn

5:00pm mass followed by a potluck picnic with our parish family!

As the longer, slower days of summer begin, let's gather together to rejoice in our Padre Serra family at our potluck picnic next Saturday, June 16. 5:00 mass kicks off the festivities. Come out to the lawn for food, fun and fellowship.

Main course and paper goods provided!
Please bring 12 servings:

A - M side dish
N - Z dessert

Wine, beer, water and soda available for purchase.
Bring your chairs and blankets!
Entertainment, games and activities for all ages!

Chorus Caritas

6/10/2018

Chorus Caritas presents
"Even the sparrow finds a home... "

Saturday, June 9
7:30pm
St Charles Borromeo Church
10800 Moorpark St.
North Hollywood CA 91602
(818) 766·3838

Concert to benefit
Alexandria House Los Angeles

Sunday, June 10
4:00pm
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 482·6417

Concert to benefit
RAIN Project Camarillo

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

Repertoire:
Ariel Ramirez Misa Criolla
Shawn Kirchner/Pablo Neruda Tu Sangre en la Mía and Tu Voz
arr. John Bell The Peace of the Earth / La Paz de la Tierra (Guatemalan)
arr. Kent Carlson La Noche Esta Serena
Jean Berger Brazilian Psalm
arr. Stephen Paulus The Road Home
Tomas Luis da Victoria Ave Maria
from California Missions Dios te Salve Maria
and more...

Chorus Caritas is a collaborative choral project by conductors James Drollinger and Dominic MacAller, featuring singers from Padre Serra and St. Charles, joined by Mary Lee Mistretta, piano and harpsichord; Daniel Delgado, guitar; Mike Velasquez, bass; and Al Velasquez, percussion.

Download Flyer

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

Also visit: Music

Parish Pancake Breakfast

6/3/2018

Sunday, June 3
After all morning masses
Serra Center

Our parish Boy Scout Troop 257 hosted their annual fundraiser complete with raffle baskets and silent auction items, such as painting and wine, fitness center membership, restaurant gift cards, and more!

Proceeds help the Scouts pay for summer camp and other activities. Thank you!

To donate, of for any questions please contact:
Nicole Sasek
(805) 816·7177 or nicolesasek@earthlink.net

Also visit: Scouts

Youth Confirmation 2018!

5/27/2018

Eighty-seven high school teens and thirteen adults received the sacrament of Confirmation on May 27, 2018.

In Confirmation, the faith received at Baptism is strengthened. The Holy Spirit, that confirmed the apostles on Pentecost, will pour out her gifts on the candidates, completing their initiation and giving them strength and courage to live a Catholic Christian way of life.

Visit Confirmation to view the full photo gallery of this beautiful liturgy.

Also visit: Youth, Faith Formation Registration for Children at Teens at Padres Serra!

Living Stations of the Cross

3/30/2018

Friday, March 30
1:45pm
Serra Center Patio

Living Stations of the Cross is a moving portrayal of Jesus’ passion and death, bringing us into his pain and suffering and the emotional experience of those witnessing this journey to the cross.

We recommend bringing a camp chair, water, umbrella for shade.

Fairways to Heaven

3/12/2018

Monday March 12, 2018
A wonderful day and evening for fun, food and friends!
Las Posas Country Club
955 Fairway Drive · Camarillo, CA 93010

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I can't make it but still happy to donate

Our Generous Sponsors - Thank you!

Golf

Texas Scramble

Registration 10:00am
Putting Contest 10:30am
Shotgun start 11:30am

Dress code: Soft spikes and collared shirts. No denim please.

Hole-In-One

Car donated by Rusnak / Westlake

Irish Corn Hole

Bean bag and beer!
4:00pm
Win accolades!
$10 to play

Silent Auction

Opens 4:30pm

Donate Auction Items

Helicopter Ball Drop

Everyone can play!
5:30pm
Win $1,000 cash!
$10/ball or $100/dozen
Need not to be present to win

Dinner

Live Auction

Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club
Dinner with Fr. Patrick
Week at Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas
and more

Live Auction Items

All proceeds benefit future space for youth & young adults.

Invite your friends, donate, volunteer!
Contact:
Mark.Milner@charter.com

SPONSORSHIP & FEES

Blarney Sponsor $5,000

Pot of Gold Sponsor plus surprise!

Pot of Gold Sponsor $2,500

Golf for 4
Dinner for 8
Tee sign (your name or company)
Website, eNews and bulletin recognition

Emerald Sponsor $1,250

Golf for 2
Dinner for 4
Tee sign (your name or company)
Website, eNews and bulletin recognition

Shamrock Sponsor $500

I am unable to attend and happy to sponsor
Tee sign (your name or company)
Website, eNews and bulletin recognition

Individual Golf $250

Green fees, cart, range balls, gift bag, box lunch and dinner

Dinner $75

Enjoy Cocktail hour, Silent and Live Auctions and Golf awards at this fun and delicious community meal

Angel Tags

12/24/2017

Ventura County Youth Correctional Facility Thanks YOU

A note from Katya Acuna in the Catholic chaplain’s office:
I thought I would show up and pick up an envelope with perhaps $200 worth of gift cards from Angel Tags. That would be more than enough to cover our Christmas dinner and mass expenses. Instead, there was over $1,400. This will cover pretty much ALL of our activities for 2018. Unbelievable! Padre Serra is such a wonderful, giving parish. Thank you for making this possible!!!

This year we collected gifts for St. Francis Parish in Fillmore, the San Salvador Mission in Piru, the RAIN project, OASIS, Immaculate Conception Parish in New Cuyama and the Ventura County Youth Correctional Facility.

Thank you for helping over 1,100 children or adults have a very special Christmas morning!

Also visit: Outreach

Christmas Concert

12/14/2017

Our annual parish Christmas Concert featuring our Children's/Middle School, Youth/Young Adult, and Adult Choirs, our instrumental ensemble enhanced with extra players, and perhaps a surprise.

December 2017

December 2016

Also visit: Music Ministry

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​October 56:00pm

Fall RetreatCultivating Friendshipwith God, Self and Others!Serra Center

Friday, October 196:30 - 8:30pmDinner will be served

​Saturday, October 209:30am – 6:00pmBreakfast and lunch will be served. We’ll conclude with 5:00pm mass.Serra Center

Register by October 15$40/personForm also available in the parish office.

Silent RetreatMay 31 - June 2, 2019

Weekend Retreat

Saturdays9:30am - 10:20am Preschool (3yrs+)10:30am - 11:30am K to 2nd Grade​Carmel Room

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

Our next retreat is April 12-14 2019

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

​Boy Scout Troop #257

Girl Scouts

Rehearsals Mondays5:15 - 6:15pm (grades 6 to 8 until 6:30pm)September through May

Theology on Tap 2018The New Atheists: Love'em or Leave'em?​Dr. Janice Daurio

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About Bob Shadduck

3rd Wednesday10:00am, Serra CenterJoin us for refreshments at 9:45am

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Rehearsals Thursday evenings7:30 - 9:00pmSan Juan Capistrano RoomSeptember through June

Liturgy & Music MinisterDominic MacAller (805) 482 · 6417 x327dominic@padreserra.org

Liturgy & Music MinisterDominic MacAller (805) 482 · 6417 x327dominic@padreserra.org

Sunday, July 15​2:00 - 5:00pmSerra Center

Wednesday, June 2010:30am - 1:30pmSerra Center

Saturday, June 166:00pm​Serra Center Lawn

Chorus Caritas presents"Even the sparrow finds a home... "

Saturday, June 97:30pmSt Charles Borromeo Church10800 Moorpark St.North Hollywood CA 91602(818) 766·3838

Sunday, June 104:00pmPadre Serra Parish5205 Upland Road​Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482·6417

Sunday, June 3After all morning massesSerra Center

Friday, March 301:45pmSerra Center Patio

Monday March 12, 2018A wonderful day and evening for fun, food and friends!Las Posas Country Club955 Fairway Drive · Camarillo, CA 93010

Golf

Hole-In-One

Irish Corn Hole

Silent Auction

Helicopter Ball Drop

Dinner

Live Auction

SPONSORSHIP & FEES

Ventura County Youth Correctional Facility Thanks YOU

Thank you for helping over 1,100 children or adults have a very special Christmas morning!

December 2017

December 2016

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October 5
6:00pm

Fall Retreat
Cultivating Friendship
with God, Self and Others!
Serra Center

Friday, October 19
6:30 - 8:30pm
Dinner will be served

Saturday, October 20
9:30am – 6:00pm
Breakfast and lunch will be served. We’ll conclude with 5:00pm mass.
Serra Center

Register by October 15
$40/person
Form also available in the parish office.

Silent Retreat
May 31 - June 2, 2019

Saturdays
9:30am - 10:20am Preschool (3yrs+)
10:30am - 11:30am K to 2nd Grade
Carmel Room

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

Our next retreat is
April 12-14 2019

Boy Scout Troop #257

Rehearsals Mondays
5:15 - 6:15pm (grades 6 to 8 until 6:30pm)
September through May

Theology on Tap 2018
The New Atheists: Love'em or Leave'em?
Dr. Janice Daurio

3rd Wednesday
10:00am, Serra Center
Join us for refreshments at 9:45am

Rehearsals Thursday evenings
7:30 - 9:00pm
San Juan Capistrano Room
September through June

Liturgy & Music Minister
Dominic MacAller
(805) 482 · 6417 x327
dominic@padreserra.org

Liturgy & Music Minister
Dominic MacAller
(805) 482 · 6417 x327
dominic@padreserra.org

Sunday, July 15
2:00 - 5:00pm
Serra Center

Wednesday, June 20
10:30am - 1:30pm
Serra Center

Saturday, June 16
6:00pm
Serra Center Lawn

Chorus Caritas presents
"Even the sparrow finds a home... "

Saturday, June 9
7:30pm
St Charles Borromeo Church
10800 Moorpark St.
North Hollywood CA 91602
(818) 766·3838

Sunday, June 10
4:00pm
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 482·6417

Sunday, June 3
After all morning masses
Serra Center

Friday, March 30
1:45pm
Serra Center Patio

Monday March 12, 2018
A wonderful day and evening for fun, food and friends!
Las Posas Country Club
955 Fairway Drive · Camarillo, CA 93010

NEWS CATEGORIES
Select to find the latest updates.

News
ARCHIVES

Reconciliation (Confession)

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

Address

Contact Us

Staff Login

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