Category: Seasonal

Holy Week

3/7/2020

The holiest week of the year. Take part in one or all of these liturgies and devotions as we travel to the hope of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Saturday, April 4, 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 5, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

5:00 pm and 7:30 am start in the Church
9:00 am and 11:00 am will begin in the Courtyard

Holy week begins with Palm Sunday which recalls Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem as well as his suffering and death on the cross. The liturgy begins in the courtyard with the blessing and distribution of the palms and a procession into the church. The palm branch is an ancient symbol of victory. Catholics often display their blessed palms, received this day, on a crucifix in their homes. Read more...

Chrism Mass
Monday, April 6

Archbishop Gomez blesses the sacred oils used by each parish for the year, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Youth Prayer Service
Wednesday, April 8
7:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano

Read more...

Triduum:

Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Holy Thursday
April 9
7:00 pm

The one Mass on Holy Thursday that celebrates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. The Gospel account of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and asking us to do the same, is proclaimed. This is followed by the Mandatum, a ritual washing of each other’s feet. After communion we process with the Blessed Sacrament from the church to the Altar of Repose in the Serra Center where the Blessed Sacrament is placed. There we are encouraged to spend some time in quiet prayer and adoration.
The Holy Oils, blessed by Archbishop Gomez at the Cathedral during Monday’s Chrism Mass, are presented to the parish community at the beginning of the Holy Thursday Mass. Read More...

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion,
Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion
Good Friday
April 10
12:00 pm and 7:00 pm

On Good Friday we commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The liturgy includes a beautiful musical presentation of St. John’s Gospel account of the passion and death of our Lord. The service also includes adoration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion. Come and experience this moving experience! Read more...

Living Stations of the Cross
1:45 pm
Serra Center Patio

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. Read more...

Easter Vigil
Holy Saturday
April 11
7:30 pm
Begins with bonfire in the courtyard

Why wait for Easter morning? Come celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as it happened, between the darkness of the cross and the dazzling morning light at the empty tomb. The Easter Vigil starts at dusk and continues into the night. A bonfire blazes, candles are lit, stories of salvation are proclaimed, alleluias resound, and the baptismal pool is highlighted when our new members are immersed into the waters of Baptism and anointed with sacred oil. The Mass continues and our newest members receive Holy Communion for the first time with all of us.
The celebration continues with a reception in the San Juan Capistrano Room. All are welcome to this Mass and parking is plentiful! Read more...

Easter Sunday Liturgies
April 12
7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
9:15 am, 11:15 am (Serra Center)

Alleluia! Dying, Christ destroyed our death; rising, he restored our life. He will come again in glory! Alleluia!
We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and the promise of our own eternal life. Come to Easter Sunday Mass ready to be renewed!

Also visit: Lent, Triduum

Mardi Gras

2/25/2020

Mardi Gras or "Fat Tuesday," is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. In the past, people would clean out their cupboards, removing all the sugar, fat, and lard to prepare for the forty days of fasting ahead. Here at Padre Serra, we share a delicious dinner or dessert and talk about what we will do as a family to draw closer to Jesus this Lent.

Also visit: Children, Lent

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.

Also visit: Knights of Columbus

Moms Group

2/7/2020

Calling all moms!
Working outside the home,
stay-at-home, "veteran", new moms!

We invite you for friendship and fellowship with Catholic moms in Camarillo. Some of our activities include providing meals for moms after delivery, Catholic book club, and mom's/couples night out. Join our email list or for information, email Melissa Ronan

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups, Legacy

Christmas Mass

12/24/2019

Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 11:00 pm in church
4:15 pm in Serra Center

Christmas Day Mass
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 am

Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors...All are welcome!

Also visit: New Year's Mass

Photo by Julius Acero

See's Candies

12/14/2019

December 14, 15
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

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
Visit also: Filipino Ministry, Groups, Advent

Christmas Concert & Dinner 2019

12/13/2019

Friday, December 13
Christmas Dinner
Serra Center, 6:00pm
Christmas Concert
Church, 7:30pm

Come and hear Padre Serra’s Adult, Youth and Children’s Choirs, Instrumental Ensemble and Soloists as they bring you joyous music celebrating Advent and Christmas in the beautiful ambiance of the church.
Enjoy a festive community meal before the concert in the Serra Center.

Get your tickets online here

Also visit: Music Ministry

Seniors Christmas Luncheon

12/11/2019

Wednesday, December 11
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Serra Center

Celebrate the season with friends, a festive lunch, and entertainment! Enjoy a catered holiday meal, 50/50 raffle, and entertainment by The Other Reindeer Carolers, a Dickens quartet to fill us with Christmas cheer!

Ticket sales are closed.

In this season of giving, please consider donating a package of new socks for the Family-to-Family ministry.

Contact: Teresa Runyon teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Seniors Ministry, Advent

La Posada

12/10/2019

Tuesday, December 10
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Begins in the church
Fiesta to follow in the Serra Center

Let us come together for a fun, interactive, and enriching Advent celebration to prepare our hearts for Jesus' coming!
Come and learn how to enjoy this cheerful faith tradition with your family and friends. Everyone is welcome!

The Posadas is a Christmas tradition celebrated throughout Mexico for over 400 years that commemorates Mary and Joseph's long, arduous journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a warm place to stay, and for Jesus to be born. The word Posada is Spanish for "lodging" or "accommodation."

This Advent custom re-enacts the gospel story told in Luke 2:1-7 with prayer and song. Traditionally, a Posada starts with the recitation of the Holy Rosary, a reflection of the Gospel of Luke, and the re-enactment procession of singing requests for lodging. The celebration continues with a piñata; the seven corners of the piñata represent the seven deadly sins, and the beating of the piñata symbolizes overcoming the sins. The candy within each piñata characterizes the sweetness of God's grace to us through the birth of Jesus.

A Posada teaches us that by welcoming the poor and needy, we are embracing Jesus in our midst. Typically the Posadas begin on December 16 and end nine days later, on December 24 and midnight Mass. Each night, one family agrees to house the pilgrims.

Come early to enjoy Taco Tuesday at 5:30 pm! Tamales and Champurrado will also be available for purchase (cash only) before and afterward. Piñatas for the kids and goodies for the adults!

Also visit: Children, Advent

Angel Tags

12/8/2019

Thank You from Angel Tags!
Sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make our Christmas Gift Share a success. We supplied gifts to 1200 kids & adults this year.

Appreciation to all the Confirmation candidates and volunteers who helped sort & bag the gifts and to those who delivered the gifts to Fillmore, Piru, and RAIN.

But most of all, thanks to everyone who took their time & resources to selflessly give gifts to these kids & adults who wouldn’t have a Christmas without your help. Merry Christmas!

About
Every year, you can help over 1,100 children and adults have a special Christmas morning!

Select a tag from the trees in church, buy at least one of the items listed, wrap it, and attach the ANGEL TAG firmly to the outside of the package.

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

Also visit: Outreach, Advent

Concern America

11/17/2019

Thank You from Concern America
The total from the Concern America Fair Trade sales on November 17 was $2,029.
Your generous purchases of hand-crafted textiles, baskets, ceramics, and wood products help to spread hope for a better future to hundreds of economically disadvantaged people in many developing countries around the world.
Thank you!

About
Buy gifts with a purpose! This fair trade craft program directly supports materially impoverished artisans and their communities in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. We have an opportunity to support them by purchasing their beautiful hand-made items such as handcrafted textiles, ceramics and wood products from Bangladesh, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Mozambique.

Our purchases provides a source of income to materially poor families while supporting community development, protecting the environment, and ensuring fair working conditions and fair prices earned for their work.

Learn more www.concernamerica.org

Also visit: Giving, Outreach, Seasonal

Little Blue Books

11/15/2019

Available in the church and parish office!

Little Books are beautiful daily reflections for the Advent and Christmas seasons designed to be insightful, inspiring, simple, and easy to read.
Suggested donation of $2 each.

Have a prayerful, peaceful Advent!

Contact teresa@padreserra.org

Adopt-A-Family this Christmas

11/4/2019

Our St. Vincent de Paul ministry extends sincere gratitude for your generosity during Christmas. You helped make Christmas brighter for 31 families. With your support, 161 individuals experienced a Christmas they will never forget.

With the holidays fast approaching, you are invited to continue sharing your blessings with needy families in our community. The commitment is to purchase a gift for each family member from a list of gift ideas/needs from the families.

Questions or to participate: Marylee Hrabovsky (805) 504·4753. Thank you!

Also visit: St. Vincent de Paul, Groups, Outreach

Advent Conspiracy

11/1/2019

Can Christmas still change the world? The Christmas story is a story of love, hope, redemption and relationship. So, what happened? How did it turn into stuff, stress and debt? Along the way the best story in the world... has become a story of what's on sale.

Trunk or Treat

10/30/2019

Photography by Julius Acero

Thank you, faith formation for children, youth ministry, all volunteers and participants for a spooky, family-friendly, fun evening in the Serra Center! See you next year!

Also visit: Children

Christmas Shopping Babysitting

10/1/2019

Saturday, November 30
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Parents! Girl Scout Troop 192 wants to have fun with your children so you can shop!

Ages 3+.
First child $20, second $15, third and more $10.
12+ years old FREE if helping. Includes breakfast, Christmas crafts, games, and more!

Contact for reduced rates if financial hardship.
For questions/rate/kids under 3 please contact
Karen (805) 216·2235, fraserclan5@verizon.net
To register: tammyshif@hotmail.com

Also visit: Scouts

Thanksgiving Day Liturgy

10/1/2019

Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day Mass
9:00 am

Did you know that Eucharist means thanksgiving?
Start your holiday with fellow parishioners at mass. Our local tradition is to bring the bread, wine or cider that will be shared at the Thanksgiving table to church. We lay them on the altar steps where they will be blessed before we take them back home to serve to those we love.

Have a blessed holiday! November 27 to 29
The parish office will close at noon on Wednesday 27 and reopen on Saturday, November 30.
In case of an emergency requiring a priest please call (805) 512·3208.

Photography by Julius Acero

Also visit: 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.

Also visit: Outreach

Nerf War

8/4/2019

This event is canceled until further notice.

Sunday, August 4
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Serra Center

High school teens and young adults come join Brett and the peer leaders. Bring your Nerf blasters and darts, snacks and drinks. Remember your eye protection (goggles or glasses).

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

Friday in the Backyard

8/2/2019

Photography by Julius Acero

Thank You!

Our Fridays in the Backyard were a success! Each week well over 60 adults and kids enjoyed the summer evening, eating, drinking, playing games, and each other's company.

Many thanks to the following companies who donated to our parish picnic vegetable centerpieces: Boskovich Farm (cilantro), Houweling’s Group (tomatoes), Oro Del Norte (avocados and lemons) and Smart and Final (jalapeños).

Thanks to these folks for helping: Our Confirmation candidates, volunteers, Knights of Columbus, and Establos.

These restaurants generously donated gift cards for chili contest prizes: Slate Bistro & Craft Bar, Adolfo Grill & Daily Bar, and Agave Maria Mexican Restaurant.

Contact anne@padreserra.org
Also visit: Everyone, Seasonal

Summer Camp was a Blast!

7/29/2019

Thank you to our Junior Counselors, Counselors, Peer Leaders, Children Faith Formation and Youth Ministry! Every camper spot was filled. We had fun!

Remember, it's time to register your Children and Teens for Faith Formation 2019. Don't miss out!
We are fortunate to have many kids enrolled already. Although spaces are still available, please register right away to get your preferred day and time. Registration Packets available in the parish office or download them at Children or Youth.

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PSP Youth Summer

7/8/2019

July 8 -August 16

Youth Lounge
Open Monday to Thursday
12:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday
1:00 - 5:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room

Feel free to bring video game consoles, movies, board games, etc.

Coffee Bean Mondays
Every Monday
3:00 - 4:00 pm
824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader Meetings
Every Tuesday
4:30 - 6:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Bible Study & Pizza
Every Wednesday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Bring your bible! Come read and talk about scripture!

Nerf War
This event is canceled until further notice.

For the most up to date info and additional events follow us on social media!

For more information contact: youthministry@padreserra.org

Also visit: Young Adults Gatherings

Also visit: Youth, Young Adults

Parish Picnic

6/29/2019

See you next year!
Mass followed by a potluck picnic with our parish family!

Main course and paper goods provided!
Water, soda, wine, and beer available for purchase.
Entertainment, games and activities for all ages!
Bring your chairs and blankets.

Parish Picnic 06/29/2019 by Julius Acero

Serra Seniors Summer Luncheon

6/19/2019

Wednesday, June 19
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Serra Center

$25 per person.
All adults 55+ will enjoy a catered lunch served by Command Performance, silent auction, and entertainment by ACE Trio Doors open at 11:15 am.

Contact: Patricia Matthews

The holiest week of the year. ​Take part in one or all of these liturgies and devotions as we travel to the hope of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordSaturday, April 4, 5:00 pm​Sunday, April 5, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Chrism MassMonday, April 6

Youth Prayer Service​Wednesday, April 87:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano

Triduum:

​Mass of the Lord’s SupperHoly Thursday​April 9​7:00 pm​

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion,Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion​Good Friday​April 10​​12:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Living Stations of the Cross 1:45 pmSerra Center Patio

Easter VigilHoly SaturdayApril 11​​7:30 pmBegins with bonfire in the courtyard

Easter Sunday​ LiturgiesApril 12​​7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am9:15 am, 11:15 am (Serra Center)

Saturday, February 86:00 pmSerra Center​

Calling all moms!Working outside the home,stay-at-home, "veteran", new moms!

Christmas Eve MassTuesday, December 244:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 11:00 pm in church4:15 pm in Serra CenterChristmas Day MassWednesday, December 2510:00 am

December 14, 15In the courtyard

Saturday, December 145:00 pm MassFollowed by reception at the Serra Center

Friday, December 13Christmas Dinner Serra Center, 6:00pm​Christmas ConcertChurch, 7:30pm

Wednesday, December 1111:00 am - 2:00 pmSerra Center

Tuesday, December 107:00 - 8:30 pm Begins in the churchFiesta to follow in the Serra Center​

Please RSVP

Available in the church and parish office!

Thank you, faith formation for children, youth ministry, all volunteers and participants for a spooky, family-friendly, fun evening in the Serra Center! See you next year!

Saturday, November 308:00 am - 12:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano room

Thursday, November 28Thanksgiving Day Mass9:00 am

November 16, 17, 23, 24After all masses

This event is canceled until further notice.

Sunday, August 41:30 - 3:30 pmSerra Center

Thank You!

Thank you to our Junior Counselors, Counselors, Peer Leaders, Children Faith Formation and Youth Ministry! Every camper spot was filled. We had fun!

July 8 -August 16

Youth Lounge​Open Monday to Thursday​12:00 - 7:00 pmFriday​1:00 - 5:00 pmSan Juan Capistrano Room

Coffee Bean Mondays​Every Monday​3:00 - 4:00 pm824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader MeetingsEvery Tuesday​4:30 - 6:00 pm​San Juan Capistrano room

Bible Study & PizzaEvery Wednesday7:00 - 9:00 pm San Juan Capistrano room

Nerf WarThis event is canceled until further notice.

See you next year!​Mass followed by a potluck picnic with our parish family!​​

Wednesday, June 1911:30 am - 1:30 pm​Serra Center

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The holiest week of the year. Take part in one or all of these liturgies and devotions as we travel to the hope of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Saturday, April 4, 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 5, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Chrism Mass
Monday, April 6

Youth Prayer Service
Wednesday, April 8
7:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano

Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Holy Thursday
April 9
7:00 pm

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion,
Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion
Good Friday
April 10
12:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Living Stations of the Cross
1:45 pm
Serra Center Patio

Easter Vigil
Holy Saturday
April 11
7:30 pm
Begins with bonfire in the courtyard

Easter Sunday Liturgies
April 12
7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
9:15 am, 11:15 am (Serra Center)

Saturday, February 8
6:00 pm
Serra Center

Calling all moms!
Working outside the home,
stay-at-home, "veteran", new moms!

Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 11:00 pm in church
4:15 pm in Serra Center

Christmas Day Mass
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 am

December 14, 15
In the courtyard

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

Friday, December 13
Christmas Dinner
Serra Center, 6:00pm
Christmas Concert
Church, 7:30pm

Wednesday, December 11
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Serra Center

Tuesday, December 10
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Begins in the church
Fiesta to follow in the Serra Center

Saturday, November 30
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day Mass
9:00 am

November 16, 17, 23, 24
After all masses

Sunday, August 4
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Serra Center

Youth Lounge
Open Monday to Thursday
12:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday
1:00 - 5:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano Room

Coffee Bean Mondays
Every Monday
3:00 - 4:00 pm
824 Arneill Rd, Camarillo

Peer Leader Meetings
Every Tuesday
4:30 - 6:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Bible Study & Pizza
Every Wednesday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
San Juan Capistrano room

Nerf War
This event is canceled until further notice.

See you next year!
Mass followed by a potluck picnic with our parish family!

Wednesday, June 19
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Serra Center

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

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