You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shade of the Almighty,
Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress,
my God in whom I trust.”
He will rescue you from the fowler’s snare,
from the destroying plague,
He will shelter you with his pinions,
and under his wings you may take refuge;
his faithfulness is a protecting shield.
You shall not fear the terror of the night
nor the arrow that flies by day,
Nor the pestilence that roams in darkness,
nor the plague that ravages at noon.
Though a thousand fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
near you it shall not come.
You need simply watch;
the punishment of the wicked you will see.
Because you have the Lord for your refuge
and have made the Most High your stronghold,
No evil shall befall you,
no affliction come near your tent.
For he commands his angels with regard to you,
to guard you wherever you go.
With their hands they shall support you,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.
You can tread upon the asp and the viper,
trample the lion and the dragon.
Because he clings to me I will deliver him;
because he knows my name I will set him on high.
He will call upon me and I will answer;
I will be with him in distress;
I will deliver him and give him honor.
With length of days I will satisfy him,
and fill him with my saving power.

​All high school teens, meet Brett and the Young Adults for a special Holy Week Reflection and Guided Meditation. 
youth@padreserra.org

​Also visit: Youth, Lent

Due to Covid-19 and for the well being of our parishioners, our March 16 gathering is cancelled. We will resume on April 20. Thank you for your patience.

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. 

The new year brings a new series for our monthly women's spirituality group...Joyce Rupp's "Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life."
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With master teacher Joyce Rupp, we will discover compassion from science, medicine, theology, spirituality, sociology, and psychology, and we will be encouraged to explore personal and professional expressions of compassion and re-energize our ability to offer loving kindness to those around you.

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

Also visit: Prayer

We work to maintain this part of our church grounds and pray for each person who walks through the garden that they may find God's peace there.

​We prune, weed, and maintain the garden, as we share our appreciation for the beauty of God's creation.

All gardeners welcome, and you can bring your children! Come for an hour or more as you are able. If you like to be outside and do not garden, we always have small jobs to do.

Bring a hat, clippers and a bucket. You can show up, but a phone call may be useful in case of a schedule change.
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Contact: Winifred Jordan (805) 603·0412

Also visit: Ministries A to Z, Spiritual, Stations of the Cross

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 quiet prayer before our Lord Jesus for 10, 20, 30 minutes. To commit to one hour, contact 
teresa@padreserra.org

Catholic News Agency article:
24 Reasons for Spending a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament 
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Also visit: Prayer, Lent

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

“Prayer can truly change your life. For it turns your attention away from yourself and directs your mind and heart toward the Lord.” Saint John Paul II

Praying the rosary is a distinctively Catholic experience we can share in family and community. 

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
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Contact:
​John (805) 587·1210

​Also visit: Prayer,  Knights of Columbus

For centuries, this popular tradition of blessing homes is associated with today’s solemnity of the Epiphany. For this blessing ritual, you will need chalk and a small bottle of holy water. Begin by gathering family members and friends around the front door of your home.

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
      Let us pray. May Christ bless this home. Amen.

With chalk, sign the main door: 20 + C + M + B + 20                     
      The numbers represent the new year and the letters represent the initials of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. It may also be interpreted as the Latin phrase "Christus mansionem benedicat" which means "Christ bless this house."

Leader:  A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
      Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength. These commandments I give you are to be in your hearts. Place them on the door-frames of your home and on your entry gate. The Word of the Lord.

Then move inside to sprinkle each room with holy water.

• Living room 
  Bring us to live with you one day in heaven.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Kitchen
  The celestial feast awaits us.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Dining room
  Seat us at the heavenly banquet.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Bedrooms
  Be our renewal and our rest.
  Bless this room, O Lord. Amen. 
• Bathroom
  Make us clean with fresh water.
  ​Bless this room, O Lord. Amen.

All return to the front door to pray together:
Our Father…

Leader:
Bless this household through all the days to come, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Everyone is invited to 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.
 
Begins promptly at noon. Bring sun protection and your own chair.

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Contact: filipinoministry@padreserra.org
Sponsored by our Filipino Ministry

​Also visit:  Prayer

This prayer service is being offered for:

• All those who have experienced abuse of any form in their lives
• All those who mourn with and support victims of abuse
• Accountability for those who perpetrated abuse and justice for their victims
• God’s guiding hand over the Church amidst necessary change

Contact teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Prayer,  Lent

Illuman is a journey of illumination for men seeking transformation and aspiring to become what they are meant to be, in order to do they are meant to do. All men are invited to learn more about speaking and listening – from the heart, with the heart, spontaneously and with brevity.

​In this gathering we will examine the four established guidelines of the Way of the Council –the native tradition of group facilitation in which we gather in circle to be seen, heard, and deepened.

The prompts for this gathering will in fact be centered in the very guidelines of the Way of Council itself –speaking from the heart, listening with the heart, speaking spontaneously, and speaking with brevity.

​This gathering will introduce the Way of Council process to those who are unfamiliar with the it, but who have a desire to be participants in council in the future --or who are interested in doing a Men’s Rites of Passage. We will also discuss and practice how to be effective facilitators of Council for those who are experienced in Council and would now like to lead Council.

Bring a lawn chair, drums, warm clothing.
Lunch will be served. $20 donation is appreciated.
Hosted by Padre Serra Men’s Ministry.
RSVP: Dave McCormick
​dave.mccormick.mba@gmail.com

Do you want a better understanding of God’s will for your life? Are you seeking a chance to grow personally and spiritually? Do you want to know what your spiritual gifts are and how to use them in life and ministry?

Spiritual Gifts Discovery is a multi-day workshop that fosters spiritual and personal growth. Through teaching, prayer, and faith sharing in pairs, you will come to understand more fully whom God created you to be and what God wants you to do with your life. Each session builds on the previous so commitment to the journey is key.
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For more information, please contact Teresa Runyon