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Public Rosary

10/4/2020

 
About
Every second Saturday of October we join in a nationwide praying of the rosary, organized by America Needs Fatima, for 
world peace, for the leaders of our nation, for victims of disasters, for our families and for personal intentions. ​Let us join together to be a living witness of the power of prayer.
Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org
Sponsored by our Filipino Ministry

​Also visit:  Prayer
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William Meyer

7/29/2020

 

1940 - 2020

Funeral Liturgy
Saturday, August 15
10:00 am
Serra Center Backyard

Mass Schedule

6/10/2020

 
Please visit our COVID-19 web page for the latest Liturgy updates.
COVID-19
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Photography by Jeff Edelstein

Letter to Parishioners on Reopening

5/27/2020

 
Dear Padre Serra Parishioners,

I have both deeply saddening news about the coronavirus, and challenging and hopeful news about our parish reopening.

As you may have heard, our beloved country passed the 100,000 count today for those who have died of the coronavirus. The parish bells tolled for them today at 4:05 pm after I heard that announcement. I ask you to pray with me now:

Gracious and merciful God, look with kindness on all who have died of this scourge throughout the world. Give them your forbearance, and grant them a place in your eternal kingdom, where Lazarus, who once was poor, suffers no more. Comfort the hearts of all who have lost a loved family member or friend.
May they find themselves strengthened by belief in your eternal plan for us. Help us to find a cure or vaccine, quickly, that will lift the weight of this virus from all our shoulders. We ask everything in the name of Jesus, our Lord, may he live and reign, forever, in our hearts. Amen.


Reopening of churches: With the governor’s announcement, allowing the re-opening of churches, Archbishop Gomez has given us a number of guidelines and steps to achieve before we can begin having Mass again at Padre Serra. I will be sending an update this next week. There are too many questions left unanswered to be certain when Mass will begin, but it will certainly be within the next month. The archbishop is not permitting Masses this weekend.

Live-streaming: The archbishop is continuing to lift the obligation on attending Mass, with no end date. We will continue to broadcast a live, on-line Mass for all those who need or choose to maintain their distance. In fact, it is our intention to keep on live-streaming the parish liturgy after the crisis passes as a continuous service to our home-bound parishioners.

We need volunteers: The new guidelines require volunteers for some of the new safety and health requirements. In the words of the archbishop, “High risk individuals (e.g., people who are 65 and older, who are immunocompromised or who have underlying health conditions) should be discouraged from serving in any capacity that brings them into contact with others.” With that in mind I ask any parishioner of high school age or older, who is not health compromised, to consider assisting us in one of the following ways:
  • We need many volunteers, either to exchange unused chairs for clean ones, or to sanitize the chairs in place between the Masses.
  • Because we can only have 100 attendees for the time being, we need volunteers to guide parishioners and count them as they enter.
  • We need to create a rotation on the tech team to serve as camera operators for livestreaming.
  • The state has asked us to take temperatures, make sure all have masks, and ensure use of hand sanitizing before entrance into the body of the church. We will need volunteers to assist us in those tasks. We are in the process of gathering safety equipment to make this possible in as secure a way as possible.
  • The archbishop has also allowed us to open our holy places for prayer, but only so long as there is someone to oversee the safety of all who come. So the parish needs parishioners to serve as hosts at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. We will determine the opening hour based on the availability of willing hosts.

If you can assist in any of these tasks, please email Jane, our receptionist, at jane@padreserra.org, and be as specific as you are able with your availability, contact information, concerns and which tasks you are open to undertaking.

Reconciliation / confessions are immediately permitted: I am happy to say that I will be available for drop by confessions this Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm with the following guidelines:
  • I will sit under the portico on the left side of the courtyard
  • Both I and the penitent are to wear face masks
  • If more than one person is in line, I ask all in line to wear face masks and to stand 6 feet apart, maintaining careful social distancing, under the portico on the south side (parking lot side) of the courtyard.
  • Families with children who have not been able to receive their first reconciliation:
  • Remind your child that I know they are sorry, so they don’t need to worry! I’m there to forgive them, not punish them.
  • Remind your child of their typical undesirable behavior they will want to remember
  • Have them bring their act of contrition. If you need a copy, it can be found on www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=422

Parishioners may also schedule confessions with my assistant, Barbara (barbara@padreserra.org).

These times are challenging, but I am very hopeful for the future. Please, please, please – as our community opens up, maintain all the healthy protocols to maintain your health!

Siempre adelante,

Fr. Patrick
Also visit: Regarding COVID-19 at Padre Serra

​Cherubs Music Program

3/23/2020

 
Due to COVID-19, Cherubs classes are cancelled until further notice. Any questions, please email Lisa at cherubs@padreserra.org.  Thanks!
Preschool through Grade 2

New Semester Begins
February 15
Saturdays
9:30 am - 10:20 am Preschool (3 yrs+)
​10:30 am - 11:30 am K to Grade 2
​​Carmel Room

Enroll today!

Tuition:  $25 per child/ $35 per family per semester, payable to Padre Serra Parish.
Please register your child today!
Contact Lisa to ensure space is available:
(805) 217·6106, 
cherubs@padreserra.org
You can download the forms and send by email
or Fax to (805) 388·0512.
Registration Preschool
Registration K to 2nd Grade
Parental Photo Release Form
Parents Letter
Did you know that early childhood music can…
  • Help develop language and reasoning skills
  • Help enhance memorization skills
  • Help increase coordination and strengthen motor skills
  • Help develop pattern recognition
  • Increase relationships and social interactions with children and adults
  • Provide children with a healthy way to express emotions
  • Help develop good listening skills, so important for academic achievement.

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Operation: Ride for the Red

2/24/2020

 

Moved to October 17 

American Red Cross of Ventura County's 5th annual bicycle ride to benefit active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. Register/volunteer: American Red Cross

​
Also visit: Military Family Ministry
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Dialogues Concert Series

2/9/2020

 

Sunday, February 9
6:00 pm in the church
Chorus Caritas and CVYO Virtuosi
Dominic MacAller · James Drollinger · Fred Beerstein · Alexander Tseitlin · Rebecca Tseitlin

Please RSVP
Join us for an evening of dessert, stories, and breathtaking music featuring Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra Virtuosi and guest artists performing the rare and engaging Glazunov String Quintet, and Mahler’s magnificent “Adagietto” from his 5th Symphony. All are welcome!

Chorus Caritas, a collaborative project of James Drollinger and Dominic MacAller, comprised of select singers from St. Charles in North Hollywood and Padre Serra in Camarillo, joins the orchestra for Haydn’s mighty “Te Deum,” and the world premiere of the Hawes “Beatitudes” arranged for choir and orchestra.

Desserts at intermission. Free will offering.

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Living the Hero’s Journey

2/8/2020

 

Saturday, February 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Serra Center Lawn
A one day retreat on the path to male spiritual growth.

Jason to Job, Jesus to Jonah, there are universal themes to the twists and turns of life’s journey. All men are invited for a one day retreat to explore the depth and wisdom of ancient ways.

$20 suggested donation. Coffee and light refreshments at 8:30. Lunch also included.
Bring: Hat, sunscreen, lawn chair, journal/pen, and drum.

Questions & Registration:
Dave McCormick (805) 558·7868
dave.mccormick.mba@gmail.com

Sponsored by our parish Illuman group.

Also visit: Men's Ministry, Groups, Retreats, ​Spiritual
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St. Valentine's Dinner Dance

2/8/2020

 

Saturday, February 8
6:00 pm
Serra Center​

​Enjoy an Italian dinner hosted by Knights of Columbus, Council 5272, followed by music and dancing and a 50/50 raffle for extra fun!

Presale tickets:
$20/person
$10/child (3 - 12 years)
$50/Family (2 adults with children)

At the door tickets:
$25 per person

Contact:
Paul Collier
paul@padreserra.org
​(805) 233·2810
through February 5.

Funds raised benefit KC charities and youth program scholarships.
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Also visit: Knights of Columbus

​Many Meals of Camarillo

2/4/2020

 
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
Many Meals Group
Many Meals Group
Many Meals Group

Men's Fellowship Dinner

1/29/2020

 
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Last Saturday of each month
6:30 pm at local restaurants

If you are interested in becoming involved and wish to be on our mailing list and for this month's location: 
​

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

Also visit: Men's Ministry

See's Candies

12/14/2019

 

December
In the courtyard

Double your giving this season!
Your See’s Candies purchase for friends, family and coworkers will benefit the good work of our St. Vincent de Paul ministry.

Also visit: SVdP,  Christmas in the Courtyard
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Simbang Gabi Celebration

12/14/2019

 

Saturday, December 14
5:00 pm Mass
Followed by reception at the Serra Center

All are invited to this celebration of preparing our hearts, minds and lives to welcome and receive Jesus at Christmas.

Simbang Gabi signifies nine days of Christmas Novena Masses traditionally held at dawn in the Philippines. During these celebrations, churches in the Philippines are filled out the doors, and many Filipinos believe that petitions brought to the baby Jesus during these masses are likely to be answered.

After mass, people partake of traditional sweets and snacks at the town or church plaza and enjoy a sense of camaraderie and festiveness with fellow mass goers.


At Padre Serra, we celebrate this beloved tradition with a cultural Mass during Advent, after which we serve a sumptuous meal to the parish community.
Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org
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Visit also: Filipino Ministry, Groups, Advent
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Mass of Remembrance

11/2/2019

 
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Saturday, November 2
5:00 pm

​In Loving Memory of Our Faithful Departed.
“Hindi Kita Malilimutan ~ I Cannot Forget You.”
Please submit names by October 28

​We invite everyone to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have gone before us to live in the light of the Lord. Names of your beloved departed will be collected and included in our Memorial Bowl, offered in our gathering procession and presentation of gifts. You may also bring a photo of your departed ones 30 minutes before mass and place it on the altar corner steps.

    Please enter below the names of your departed loved ones:

Submit

Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org
​Also visit: Filipino Ministry, Prayer.

Christmas in the Courtyard

10/1/2019

 

November 16, 17, 23, 24
After all masses 

Helping those in need locally and globally.
Your Christmas gift buying is double the blessing! Purchasing the below items for your loved ones also benefits our sisters and brothers in need here at home and around the globe.


Poinsettia Plants ~ Pre-order November 16, 17
Your generous support provides Life Centers of Ventura County free testing, ultrasounds, resources, referrals and education for those in crisis pregnancies.
​Pick up November 30 and December 1.

Paul Collier (805) 233·2810

Christmas Cards ~ November 16, 17
Your purchase benefits the Knights of Columbus many charities.

​Concern America ~ Sunday, November 17
Beautiful fair trade craft items handcrafted by materially impoverished artisans in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.


See’s Candies ~ November 23, 24
Your See’s Candy purchase for friends, family, and coworkers will benefit the good work of our St. Vincent de Paul ministry. 


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​Also visit: Outreach
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 am
Saturday, 4:00 pm Mass on the Grass
Sunday, 9:00 am Mass on the Grass
Sunday, 11:00 am Online Mass
Sunday, 4:00 pm Mass on the Grass

​​Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
​​or by appointment:
Barbara Morgan
​
​(805) 482·6417 x324​

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Monday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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