Miss Nicole and Miss Andrea lovingly care for your little one (12 - 36 months) while you go to Mass. Stop by to see all the toys and fun. You are welcome to stay to be sure your toddler is settled. This is a no-cost service.
​teresa@padreserra.org

​Also visit: Children, Weekend

To learn more, register, volunteer or sponsor Fr. Patrick and our Youth Ministry, visit us in the courtyard February 15, 16 and 22, 23.

“O God, to those who have hunger, give bread, And to us who have bread, give the hunger for justice.”       
-Latin American prayer

​Every March our parish joins with other Camarillo churches and neighbors from different faiths, cultures and ages, to stand against hunger in our local community and the world.
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The reason we walk is because “they walk”.  Hungry people in developing countries typically walk as much as six miles a day to get food, water, and fuel and to take their goods to market. We walk to be in solidarity with their struggle for existence. Together we raise awareness and funds. 

The funds raised will fight hunger around the world and our local food pantries: St. Mary Magdalen/Padre Serra Christian Service Program, Christians Acting Together, Food Share, St. Columba’s Episcopal Food Pantry, Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry, Many Meals and RAIN.

​Contact:
Carrie Perry

A Message from CROP Walk
"Every year, Church World Service tallies a list of the Top 100 fundraising teams for CROP Hunger Walks, a group that we call the CREAM of the CROP. With over 900 walks and thousands of teams, we’re very happy to tell you that Padre Serra is a CREAM of the CROP team for your participation in the Camarillo CROP Hunger Walk!"
Way to go team!

​Come and join us in making a meaningful Lent project with your whole family!
This project will entail painting and decoupaging peg people. Once completed, this set has the characters you need to act out the Passion of Jesus, including everyone you need for the 14 Stations of the Cross.
Set this up in your home to remind everyone of Jesus' sacrifice for us and his triumphant resurrection.
Donation: $10 per family.
Contact: christine@padreserra.org

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

Also visit: Weekend Experience

“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

The donation truck will be in our parking lot to collect your gently used items: clothes, shoes, kitchen items, DVD/CD, luggage, sports gear, books, and toys. *No electronics please* 
Please come early, the truck will leave once filled. ​Items cannot be left in the office or food bin in church.

Your donations assist those in need twice! Once by donating for the Thrift Store and from those sales funds are given back to local SVDP chapters.

For free pickup of large donations like furniture, large appliances, and vehicles, please call St. Vincent de Paul at (323) 224·6280 or (800) 974·3571.

Together we can help our neighbors in need!

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

The liturgies of Palm Sunday begin with the celebration of the Lord’s triumphal messianic entry into Jerusalem to the acclaim of crowds shouting “Hosanna!” We gather in the courtyard to hear the proclamation of the Gospel account of this event.  Palms are blessed and distributed, followed by a procession into the church.

​Palms are an ancient symbol of victory and Catholics often display the palms, received this Sunday, on a crucifix in their homes.  The Hebrew word Hosanna means “(O Lord) grant salvation” but it has become an acclamation of jubilation and welcome.
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Once inside the church, the focus shifts to Jesus’ suffering and death as we hear the proclamation of his Passion from the Gospel of Mark this year.  We celebrate the Eucharist with Jesus’ words and actions at the Last Supper still echoing in our minds and hearts.

Also visit: Lent, Triduum

Give the gift of life. Donate blood!

​Also visit: Outreach

As the New Year approaches the pastoral team invites you to revisit our parish covenants, to consider the commitments you make to yourself, your family, your friends and your parish.
Please download and print your covenant, read Colossians 3:12-17, then prayerfully and thoughtfully renew your pledge before God. 
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​Contact: teresa@padreserra.org

Have you always been interested in becoming an altar server but just haven’t had time? This is your chance! 

Boys and girls in grades five an up and high school teens are invited to join this truly special ministry. 

Intense training, offered only once a year, to learn the order of the Mass and all the basics of serving covered in seven 2.5-hour sessions.

Join this inspiring group!

Sign-up: robert_shadduck@msn.com

Also visit: Altar Servers

All boys and girls involved in scouting are invited to be recognized during Mass.
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Cookie time! ​Girl Scouts will be in the courtyard after all masses on February 1 and 2. Still $5/box and 8 delicious varieties.

Find out about joining a troop!
Boy Scout Troop #257 for boys in grades 6-12. Contact: Terry Tong 
​terrytong76@gmail.com
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Girl Scouts are kindergarten through 12th grade.
​Contact: Karen Fraser
fraserclan5@verizon.net

​Also visit: Scouts

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

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

Now accepting applications for the 2020 – 2021 year.

Principal Mike Ronan invites all to school for campus tours and presentation on various programs.

• Faith – filled environment
• Community service learning
• National standardized testing
• Music and art programs
• Integrated classroom technology
• Outstanding high school acceptances
• Honors Math, Literature, and Writing Programs
• Foreign language
• Kindergarten through 8th grade
• Extracurricular Activities: National Junior Honor Society, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Softball, Art Club, STEM Club, Chess Club, Bricks 4 Kidz, Manners 4 All, Science Club

Whether interested in giving the gift of Catholic education or just knowing about our school, all are welcome to come see this dynamic gem.

Contact:
mronan@smmschool.net
(805) 482·2611
www.smmschool.net
2534 Ventura Blvd. 
Camarillo, CA 93010 
Centrally located near the 101 FWY in Old Town

The official installation for all newly trained servers.
On this day, at the 9:00am liturgy, all altar servers will process into church in a grand opening procession. This is the only time when the entire college of servers is acknowledged in their ministry of altar serving in our parish. ​It is understood that some of the servers will have already served a liturgy for that weekend, but all will be present none-the-less as a sign of unity.

Questions,concerns: contact Bob Shadduck.

Also visit: Altar Servers

Also visit: Becoming Catholic

We will showcase the ministries our parish offers to encounter and follow Jesus in our daily lives, and in response, become his disciples to bring others one step closer to God. Come learn more about opportunities for you or someone you know to be nourished, supported, and give your time and talent.

September 15

• Adult Faith Formation
• Altar Servers
• Annulment Ministry
• Centering Prayer
• Eucharistic Ministers (Liturgy)
• Event Hospitality & Baking
• Filipino Ministry
• First Friday Adoration
• Funeral Hospitality (Ushers)
• Hospitality (Ushers)
• Knights of Columbus
• Married Couples Retreat
• Men’s Ministry
• Men’s Retreat
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help
• Prayer & Pruning
• Prayer Chain
• Seniors Adaptive Exercise
• Social Spanish
• Sunday Café
• Toastmasters
• Weekend Welcome
• Writers Group
• Women’s Ministries:
  • Knitting
  • Legacy
  • Lemons on the Loose Fellowship
  • Moms Group
  • Seeds of Faith Spirituality Group
  • Women's Retreats

Questions:
Teresa Runyon
(805) 482·6417 x322
teresa@padreserra.org 

​Encounter Jesus, Be Disciples

5:00 pm

7:30 am
9:00 am
​11:00 am

​Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 pm ​and by appointment.


Also visit: Prayer