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| The Marthas and Matthews ministry lovingly cares for our church and chapel. The group meets every Wednesday morning to clean these sacred spaces. If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact Karen at barranca5@hotmail.com Also visit: Volunteer, Giving | |
St. Vincent de Paul has identified many needy families in our community.
The holidays are fast approaching and we invite you to consider sharing your blessings with one of these families.
The commitment is to purchase a gift for each family member form a list of gift ideas/needs. Sign up now to help a family in need. Thank you!
For questions or to participate please call Melissa Romero (818) 640·1790 or Marylee Hrabovsky (805) 758·3294.
Also visit: St. Vincent de Paul, Groups, Outreach
The holidays are fast approaching and we invite you to consider sharing your blessings with one of these families.
The commitment is to purchase a gift for each family member form a list of gift ideas/needs. Sign up now to help a family in need. Thank you!
For questions or to participate please call Melissa Romero (818) 640·1790 or Marylee Hrabovsky (805) 758·3294.
Also visit: St. Vincent de Paul, Groups, Outreach
| Parishioners Invited to Volunteer! Join the team of parishioners producing the Fairways to Heaven tournament to raise money for expansion of our Youth Ministry space. Our annual tournament is an opportunity to come together in fellowship to contribute to the future of our parish and church community. Activities include golf and corn hole tournaments, helicopter golf ball drop, silent and live auctions, dinner and live entertainment. We are seeking volunteers to join this fun team and have many “job openings” available. Please contact evecollier@verizon.net for more information. Also visit: Fairways to Heaven Gallery |  |
Sacristan ministry is coordinated by Deacon Neil Kingsley.
Sacristans ensure that all the materials needed to celebrate liturgy are ready and in place for each celebration.
Sacristans ensure that all the materials needed to celebrate liturgy are ready and in place for each celebration.
Contact:
Aubrey Alexander or Teresa Runyon
We have partnered with VC Foster Kids' Faith in Motion program, our parish invites you to consider the following ways to support and care for children in the foster care system from birth to transitioning young adults and their families.
There are many ways to get involved. Become a:
To learn about the many ways to be involved from prayer companion to becoming a foster family and everything in between and/or to help with our first project, email Teresa Runyon or Aubrey Alexnader
Also visit: Care
Aubrey Alexander or Teresa Runyon
We have partnered with VC Foster Kids' Faith in Motion program, our parish invites you to consider the following ways to support and care for children in the foster care system from birth to transitioning young adults and their families.
There are many ways to get involved. Become a:
- Prayer companion
- Business partner
- Donor
- Volunteer
- Respite caregiver
- Mentor
- Foster family
To learn about the many ways to be involved from prayer companion to becoming a foster family and everything in between and/or to help with our first project, email Teresa Runyon or Aubrey Alexnader
Also visit: Care
 | Eucharistic Ministers serve the Body and Blood of Jesus to the community at liturgy. Coordinated by Wendy Grasso, this ministry is open to additional volunteers. |
Prepares and serves healthy meals. It is a unique collaboration of church, temples, and clubs to serve the neediest in Ventura, serving lunch three days a week and breakfast on the weekend.
Padre Serra serves breakfast the 3rd Sunday of each month.
To help, contact:
Deacon Neil Kingsley
neil@padreserra.org
Padre Serra serves breakfast the 3rd Sunday of each month.
To help, contact:
Deacon Neil Kingsley
neil@padreserra.org
This ministry is coordinated by Pam Kingsley and Deacon Neil Kingsley and is always open to new members.
Environment ministers make our worship space beautiful and conducive to prayer and worship. The creative use of plants, fabrics, candles and other items establishes a sense of the season.
Environment ministers make our worship space beautiful and conducive to prayer and worship. The creative use of plants, fabrics, candles and other items establishes a sense of the season.
| 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 | 
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 | Offers assistance with meals to those who are recovering from illness, accidents, injuries, and surgeries. Gwen Ripplinger (805) 797·6864 or Denise Ginty (805) 388·3897 |
Also visit: Care
We would love to have a list of professionals who can help advise us from time to time on preventative maintenance and capital projects.
The dream is to have 20 to 30 names on file and call on 2-3 at any one time. If you are an architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, contractor, painter, landscape professional, roofer, locksmith, builder, inspector, know about sound systems, video systems, concrete, HVAC, lighting and the like, please call (805) 482·6417 x 323.
Thanks and Blessings!
The dream is to have 20 to 30 names on file and call on 2-3 at any one time. If you are an architect, engineer, electrician, plumber, contractor, painter, landscape professional, roofer, locksmith, builder, inspector, know about sound systems, video systems, concrete, HVAC, lighting and the like, please call (805) 482·6417 x 323.
Thanks and Blessings!
| Help what you love! Ministers of coffee and donuts needed, especially at the 9:00am mass. Every Sunday morning, rain or shine, we serve coffee, donuts and fresh fruit after each Mass. This is a great opportunity for adults, teens and children to share in friendship, fellowship, and conversation. Work side-by-side pouring joe and serving dough! Richard king407@aol.com Also visit: Weekend Experience |  |
| Coordinator: Deacon Luc Papillon (805) 482 · 6417 x412 deaconlucp@gmail.com Take Communion to the sick, hospitalized and homebound, thereby taking Christ through faith and charity, on behalf of the whole community. Celebrating the Eucharist is central to our faith. However, due to illness or injury, many Catholics in our parish and community cannot join in the celebration. Our desire is to stay connected with them so we have a team of volunteers, Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick, who bring Communion to convalescent, nursing, and individual homes as well as local hospitals. If you or a loved one are sick, hospitalized and/or homebound and would like Communion brought to you, please contact the parish office or Deacon Luc Papillon. |  Linda Lowe and Deacon Luc Papillon. Photo by Julius Acero |
| Friends offer smiles, greetings and help in the gazebo every Sunday morning. Everyone: please contact Laurie laurieannnichols@gmail.com to help!! Also visit: Weekend Experience, Sunday Café |  Laurie Nichols, Jackie Perrin and Sheila Montgomery Photo by Julius Acero |
| Hospitality Ministers welcome us as we arrive to worship, helping us find our way around the worship space and into comfortable seats, facilitating our processions (especially at Communion), and handing out worship aids and bulletins. They help all of us be responsible stewards by taking up the collection at the liturgy. Help serve refreshments at parish events with a welcoming smile on a great team. This ministry is open to new members. Contact: Teresa Runyon |  By Julius Acero |
Men’s Ministry: Tony Likovich, Dave McCormick, Lee Pasaraba. Knights of Columbus: Paul Collier, Steven Loeffler.
Photo by Julius Acero
Photo by Julius Acero
This Catholic fraternal organization founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882 has served the Church and its parishes and communities for 130 years! Today it is the world's largest Catholic men's organization dedicated to upholding the teachings of the Catholic Church, helping people in need and fostering a bond between members.
As a Knight, men 18+ have the opportunity to strengthen our parish, give back to the community, and grow in faith. Joining our local council doesn’t mean sacrificing quality time with your family; volunteering an hour here or there with your family can make a real difference.
Our local Knights of Columbus Council #5272 is made up of men from Padre Serra and St. Mary Magdalen parishes. They coordinate and carry out fundraising and social events to support a variety of charitable causes and Catholic education.
For more information about the Knights, please visit Council 5272's website.
Also visit: Groups
As a Knight, men 18+ have the opportunity to strengthen our parish, give back to the community, and grow in faith. Joining our local council doesn’t mean sacrificing quality time with your family; volunteering an hour here or there with your family can make a real difference.
Our local Knights of Columbus Council #5272 is made up of men from Padre Serra and St. Mary Magdalen parishes. They coordinate and carry out fundraising and social events to support a variety of charitable causes and Catholic education.
For more information about the Knights, please visit Council 5272's website.
Also visit: Groups
Lectors proclaim the Word of God to the assembly at liturgy, voice the community’s petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful, and make announcements.
For more information, contact coordinator: Laurie Nichols
Also visit: Lectors, Liturgical Service
For more information, contact coordinator: Laurie Nichols
Also visit: Lectors, Liturgical Service
October 28, 2018 | |
Thursday, September 20 |  Also visit: Children |
| “You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mk 12:31 St. Vincent De Paul is our parish’s outreach ministry to the poor, hungry, homeless, struggling and needy in our midst. Every day our on-call ministers talk and meet with individuals and families who need financial assistance and resources to have a meal or safe shelter, to pay a utility bill, rent, medical bill, or for gas. This wonderful work would not have been possible without God’s help, your generous contributions and the volunteer efforts of our Vincentians. Those in need should call (805) 504·4753. A member is on call Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. |  Rita & Ed DaCorsi, Terri Korell and Liz Vega. By Julius Acero |
Ways to help in the good work of St. Vincent de Paul:
Bundle Sunday | |
SVDP relies on donations to support their efforts
Ongoing simple fundraising opportunities include:
- eScrip
Simply follow this link to www.escrip.com and use Group Code 136559191 - Amazon Smile
Shop Amazon like normal and Amazon will donate 0.5% to our St. Vincent De Paul. Simply follow this link to smile.amazon.com/ch/27-1002110 - iGive
Follow this link and shop your favorite stores! - Ralphs Community
Follow this link to register your Ralphs card
Volunteer
SVDP is open to both men and women who wish to grow in their faith by serving God and their neighbor. Members are united in their efforts to conduct their ministry with compassion and confidentiality, while promoting human dignity and respect. To learn more about volunteering, contact: Terri Korell korellhome@verizon.net
From a current member of the ministry:
"Being a volunteer is a blessing. It makes me aware of the blessings in my own life. Viewing the world through the eyes of the less fortunate keeps me grounded and more aware of the people around me. Our parish conference very special. The love and support we receive from our fellow Vincentians is wonderful and the service itself keeps faith in front of everything you do. Come and join us and count your blessings."
From a current member of the ministry:
"Being a volunteer is a blessing. It makes me aware of the blessings in my own life. Viewing the world through the eyes of the less fortunate keeps me grounded and more aware of the people around me. Our parish conference very special. The love and support we receive from our fellow Vincentians is wonderful and the service itself keeps faith in front of everything you do. Come and join us and count your blessings."
One Can Makes a Difference
Every Monday food is bagged and distributed to families in need. Remember our friends and neighbors in Camarillo served by our food pantry. All the items you place in the boxes in church are taken over to our centralized storage at St. Mary’s Chapel on Sunday afternoon.
OASIS gifts through Angel Tags Christmas Program.Adopt-a-Family |  |
This is a beautiful, wonderful, friendly bunch of folks! Every year with about 600 children and teens enrolled in after school learning, we really need about 100 loving, happy adults to help teach and lead.
This small army of volunteers are the face of Jesus and his church to our young people. Our Faith Formation staff do all the work! We plan and write all the lessons, prepare all the games, crafts and other materials. We create teams of two to lead the sessions then train, mentor and guide you throughout the year. You are never alone. You
just have a great time rolling it out with your partner.
We already have 80 people returning, just need about 20 more!! Is this for you?
Contact: tere@padreserra.org
Also Visit: Children
This small army of volunteers are the face of Jesus and his church to our young people. Our Faith Formation staff do all the work! We plan and write all the lessons, prepare all the games, crafts and other materials. We create teams of two to lead the sessions then train, mentor and guide you throughout the year. You are never alone. You
just have a great time rolling it out with your partner.
We already have 80 people returning, just need about 20 more!! Is this for you?
Contact: tere@padreserra.org
Also Visit: Children
Helping Homeless Families Help Themselves
RAIN is a transitional housing program located in Camarillo, California.
Individuals and families across Ventura County who are in need of transitional housing as they begin their path to independence can find help at the RAIN Transitional Living Center in Camarillo. Home to more than 135 people each year, RAIN features 16 rooms for families, six single rooms, and several beds for people recovering from illness or injury following hospitalization. The average length of stay at RAIN is 8 to 12 months. However, some stay for more than a year while they pursue their path to self-sufficiency.
Individuals and families across Ventura County who are in need of transitional housing as they begin their path to independence can find help at the RAIN Transitional Living Center in Camarillo. Home to more than 135 people each year, RAIN features 16 rooms for families, six single rooms, and several beds for people recovering from illness or injury following hospitalization. The average length of stay at RAIN is 8 to 12 months. However, some stay for more than a year while they pursue their path to self-sufficiency.
- If you are interested in volunteering or doing a group project please contact please call (805) 388-3148
- If you have any further questions regarding our program please call (805) 389-3308
- If you know someone that may need the help of RAIN TLC, please call Homeless Services at (805) 385-1800
- If you would like to support the homeless families of RAIN, you can make a tax-deductible donation please send checks payable to:
RAIN Communities, Inc.
P.O. Box 1934
Camarillo, CA 93011-1934
Help prune the prayer garden.
Contact Winifred
(805) 603·0412
Contact Winifred
(805) 603·0412
| Celebrating 9 years of service to our community. Many Meals of Camarillo is a non-denominational, nonprofit volunteer organization that serves a hot dinner for those in need in our community every Monday at St. Mary Magdalen and Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian. Our mission is to provide delicious home cooked meals, food, and other life essentials to the underserved in Camarillo. Food and household supplies are also made available to our guests and bounty bags are given to the homeless. All services are provided through the generosity of volunteers. Since the beginning over 80,000 people have received a hot meal served by 80+ weekly volunteers. We extend heartfelt gratitude to and acknowledge the commitment and effort of all who have supported Many Meals these last 9 years. It is only through your volunteerism, donations, time and talents that we are able to do what good neighbors do: invite guests to dinner. Learn more or donate: www.manymealsofcamarillo.org or volunteer: manymealsvolunteers@verizon.net include your name, address, phone and email. Peace and blessings to all. Many Meals of Camarillo Team |    |
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