Our parish community invites you for a virtual evening of prayer, study and action.

We will continue our focus on personal and systemic racism as well as every form of violence and domination. We will be looking through the lens of Gratitude, the second phase of our Examen. Join us as we together bring the peace of Christ into this transformative moment of struggle and grace.

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." -  Frederick Douglass

Please RSVP to receive the login information
Deacon Luc (805) 444·1563, lucpapillon@gmail.com or Gary Freeberg gfreeberg@gmail.com

About PAX Christi:
Grounded in the gospel and Catholic social teaching, our PAX Christi ministry seeks to model the peace of Christ in our witness to the nonviolence of the cross through prayer, study and action rooted in justice for the common good of all God's children.

​Also visit: Groups

​For those who want to grow deeper in their Catholic faith through discussion, community building, spiritual activities, and service projects. For more information contact youngadults@padreserra.org​

If you are an inactive Catholic you may want to consider Landings.

We are a group of Catholics who, for any number of reasons, were away from the church and came back to regular attendance and active participation.
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We share our faith journeys and want to hear your stories. We also discuss contemporary Catholic themes and have resources available for questions about the Catholic Faith and the Church.

Landings is a 10-week series that offers a safe place to tell one’s story, discern a place in the Church, and find a way home. Join us; we welcome you.

Information:
Gwen, landings@padreserra.org
​or call Teresa Runyon
(805) 482 · 6417 x322
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Also visit: Adults Faith Formation

Gwen Ripplinger, Denise Ginty.
Photo by Julius Acero

A fellowship ministry where LGBTQ brothers, sisters, and their families and friends in Christ are welcome in a safe harbor to explore spirituality and share experiences, strength, and hope.

Contact: Sue Powers (805) 390·2824 or openheartspadreserra@gmail.com

Sue Powers and Margaret Vesprini
Photo By Julius Acero

A fellowship and service ministry where all skill levels are welcome. No experience? That’s alright; we’ll show you. Come and learn or inspire others!

​The group's projects are donated to several groups and individuals throughout the year, including prayer shawls for grieving families.
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Contact:
​Donna Lovato
(805) 383·0074
healthysneaker7@gmail.com

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

Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are called the Sacraments of Initiation because they are the foundation of the Christian life. Through these sacraments, we are immersed in the mystery of Jesus’ saving death and resurrection. To be a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church, one needs to have celebrated all three of these sacraments. For various reasons, some adults have not yet celebrated Confirmation.

​At Padre Serra, we have a comprehensive 4-month
process to prepare adults to be confirmed. The bishop celebrates confirmation at the parish sometime in May (date to be determined in the fall).

For more information or to register, please contact: 
Catherine Shadduck: 
catherine@padreserra.org or 
(805) 482-6417, ext 331

Also visit: RCIA

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
– Matthew 5:4

Offers loving, caring support to those who have lost a loved one.
​Contact:
Betty Bright-Martinez
​(805) 482·0156
bbright41@verizon.net

Also visit:
​Funeral Planing, Lazarus Ministry, Bereavement Ministry

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.​

​Why am I here? Where am I heading? Is there more to life than this? Alpha is your chance to explore life’s big questions...

What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks, plus an Alpha Day. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe in many different settings and everyone is welcome.

Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone, specially those who:

• don’t believe at all
• are new to the Christian faith
• want to grow in understanding and faith

What does Alpha look like?
Every session includes a meal and a chance to get to know each other, followed by a short video presentation, and concludes with a small group discussion.  

For more information about Alpha contact:
Teresa Runyon
teresa@padreserra.org
(805) 482·6417 x322

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