Category: Workshops

Mondays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
Santa Clara Room

Want to learn to become a confident communicator, speak in public and develop leadership skills?
Come check out our Toastmasters anytime.
Contact: Virginia Norris or (805) 443·5186

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Conversational Spanish
Tuesdays, September - June
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano rooms

We gather to share faith, fun and Spanish.
Come learn and practice Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and conversation to help you gain confidence and feel more comfortable in everyday situations.
Beginning levels are welcome.

Questions:
Patricia Guzmán
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com

Writers Group

7/6/2021

Our Writers Group celebrated member Dave Flood’s 90th birthday. Also present were four members of his family who brought ice cream and cake. The writers shared poems they had written in honor of Dave who was born on the Fourth of July.

Fridays
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
San Fernando

We gather. We pray. We write.

Covid Update: Those who are unvaccinated are encouraged to wear masks.
Contact:
Linda Lowe

New members are welcome anytime to our friendly group.

We explore and practice different types of writing and read our work to one another each week. Some days we do “free writing” for ten minutes on a chosen topic.

Other weeks we read our prepared pieces (up to 500 words) on a designated subject. Our comments on one another’s writing are constructive and honor the deep feelings that are expressed.

We share each other resources about writing , and equally the responsibility for the successful working of the group.

Our topics are not overtly “religious,” but give us an opportunity to express the concerns of our souls. Many consider the experience to be healing. We encourage humor and playfulness; we laugh a lot. This is as much a faith sharing group as it is a writing group. We pray together. We take care of one another.

Featured Writers

Murmurings
By: Sue M. Powers
Hundreds even thousands of Starling Wings;
creating a symphony sailing across the Sky,
a Heavenly dance for those of us fortunate enough
to be at this place… at this time…

Look up, See the Dance, The Illusion is Other Worldly,
We are awestruck… this is God Centered,
If we are so moved we are touched in the vulnerable and
“All is Place”.

I wonder… does God observe our “Soul Filled Prayers” in this way.
As a Beautiful Symphony across the Universe, Presented to Praise.
We are; “Dancing in Meditation, A Prayerful Harmony, A Moving
Melodic Filled Hymn” addressed to THE LORD…

Murmurings in our Glorious and Melodic Ribbon of Song
Our Prayers Gliding Through Space…
God is Everywhere…
God is Within Us…
God is Love…

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Los Angeles Congress 2021

2/1/2021

Proclaim the Promise
Friday, Feb 19 - Sunday, Feb 21
Virtual

RECongress is a dynamic three day gathering of the global church, welcoming all to meet Jesus through Connection, Learning and Worship.

RECongress inspires, transforms, and sends us out to spread the joy of the Gospel, to be a voice for justice and to serve the needs of the world.

On opening day, Pope Francis had a message of inspiration for Congress attendees. Watch now.

Visit recongress.org

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United in Love, United in Christ

2/28/2020

Married Couples Ministry is suspended until further notice

A six-week Marriage enrichment series to explore God’s plan for your marriage and family.

Will you love, honor and cherish each other for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, no matter which way the toothpaste is squeezed, where the dirty clothes end up, during football season, through job changes, emotional and body changes...for the rest of your life?

If you are unable to make all 6, come to as many as possible; each night is different. Isn’t your marriage that important?

$40/couple. Child care will be available.

Questions:
Robert & Susan Evans
ssevans54@gmail.com

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33 Days to Morning Glory

1/4/2020

Encounter Jesus through Mary.
Written by Fr. Michael Gaitley, 33 Days to Morning Glory is a six-week small group journey to draw closer to Jesus through his mother, culminating in consecration to him through Mary. We'll learn what the Church and four great saints - Louis de Montfort, Maximilian Kolbe, Mother Teresa, John Paul II - have to teach us about the power and influence Mary and then how to live as better disciples. Whether you are brand new to the concept of Marian Consecration, or you wish to renew your consecration, you are invited.

Questions: Grace Martinez grace@padreserra.org

Starting Again from Our Why

11/5/2019

Tuesday, November 5
7:00 pm, Serra Center
Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments
Fr. Parker Sandoval

WHY is the great question of mission. Sometimes, we can forget the WHY of the Church. A clear sense of WHY, however, changes what we do as Church and how we do it.

The WHY of the Church, in fact, is really a WHO: Jesus! Renewal in the life of the Church means starting again from our WHY. Come renew your sense of missionary discipleship.

Ordained from St. John’s Seminary in 2015, Fr. Parker is the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

No cost.
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team

Santa Barbara Regional Congress

9/28/2019

Saturday, September 28
St. Bonaventure High School
3167 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003

Come be nourished and grow in faith and knowledge of our Catholic faith through workshops, prayer, and Mass with Bishop Robert Barron.

Early registration is $30 by September 20.
You may register online until Tuesday, September 24.

Details and Registration

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Got Questions? Try Alpha

9/5/2019

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

“Christianity is a statement which, if false, is of no importance and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.”
- C.S. Lewis

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Opioid Crisis in Ventura County

10/23/2018

Tuesday, October 23
7:00pm
Carmel Room

St. Vincent de Paul will host St. John’s Community Health and Joseph Cabaret, M.D., who will discuss opioid addiction and its prevalence in our community. All are invited.
Terri korellhome@verizon.net

The Canaanite Woman

9/25/2018

A Model for Mass Goers
Tuesday, September 25
7:00pm
Serra Center
Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments

For Catholics, the Mass is the source and summit of our faith. It is the place we are expected to encounter the divine, and yet at times we may wonder if God knows, understands or cares about us at all. Sometimes Mass just feels like "the same old thing," and we wonder, "where was God in all that?"

Come join Fr Steve Thoma as he talks about the Canaanite woman's encounter with Jesus, as found in Matthew's Gospel, and why her story might be a good example for us.

Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team.

Poetry and Music Enrich the Spiritual Journey

9/14/2018

Friday, September 14
6:30 – 9:00pm
Santa Barbara Room

Come enjoy an evening of poetry to lift spirits and resource the spiritual journey. Featuring the talents of Sr. Edith Prendergast, David Lara and John Flaherty, the evening will be woven with music, wine and cheese, and opportunities for reflection and conversation.

$20 per person
Plus $1.00 Online Transaction Fee.

You will receive via email a receipt for your payment from service@paypal.com. Please print and bring your receipt or have it available on your phone to show at the door.

We use PayPal to make your online payment easy and secure. There is no need to create a PayPal account, simply select "Check Out" to pay as a guest. Learn more about PayPal.

Tickets also available at the parish office
and will be available at the door.

For more information please contact teresa@padreserra.org

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Catholics in Conversation: The Clergy Abuse Crisis

8/29/2018

Monday, October 29
& November 5
7:00pm
Santa Barbara room

As we continue to read troubling and shocking details of abuse, cover-up, and the victims’ suffering, feelings of anger, fear, grief, and disbelief emerge.

The aim of Catholics in Conversation is to bring together concerned, thoughtful and committed individuals to discuss difficult topics, listen to one another, seek new perspectives and discover how we can be agents of change.

Come for an honest conversation in this 2-part series exploring the clergy abuse and cover up crisis:

In session 1, participants will listen to one another and begin to articulate questions and key concerns.
Session 2 will build on what emerged and will focus on imagining and constructing a path forward. Attending both sessions is highly recommended.

Facilitators: Anne Hansen and Fr. Patrick.
Contact: Anne familymail@aol.com

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Were not our hearts burning within us? Luke 24:32

4/17/2018

Tuesday, April 17
7:00 - 8:30pm
Serra Center
Bring a friend and come early for refreshments at 6:45

Are you wondering if God is calling you to something more? Are you searching? Is God nudging you?
Come be inspired by the stories of two parishioners who were called by God to use their gifts and talents in extraordinary ways.

Junemarie Justus - Parishioner

Joseph Zuback - Parishioner

No cost.
Info: teresa@padreserra.org

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Love is Not Loved: A Readers Theater

2/16/2018

Friday, February 16
7:00pm
Serra Center

Pope Francis said, “We Christians are called to contemplate the mystery of Love not loved and to pour out mercy upon the world. On the cross, the tree of life, evil was transformed into good; we too, as disciples of the Crucified One, are called to be “trees of life” that absorb the contamination of indifference and restore the pure air of love to the world.”

Sharon and David Hoover from Inscape Ministries presents a readers theater using a short scene from the play, "Francis of Assisi: Face to Face," and storytelling to confront indifference to the sufferings of the world and invite participants to become engaged lovers in a world gone awry.

For more information please contact Teresa Runyon.

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Care and Prepare: A Series on End of Life issues

1/16/2018

Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options

Advance Health Care Directives and POLST

What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options

In this three part series, professionals in the field of health care and in the church shared their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps need to be taken in preparation and upon death.

Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team and the following partners:

PARISH MISSION WITH FR. DANIEL HORAN, OFM

10/20/2017

Discipleship: Becoming Fools for Christ
October 20-22, 2017

In our contemporary age, Christianity seems like a sensible and straightforward religious option among others. It is often viewed as compatible with the values and priorities of our society, politics, cultures, and other interests. And yet, the Gospel itself offers a very different set of insights, challenges, and inspiration.

This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.

Daniel P. Horan, OFM, is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province of New York, worldwide marathon runner, musician, retreat director, blogger, theology professor, columnist for America magazine and author of several award-winning books, including Dating God.

Get to know more through his website:
www.danhoran.com
and YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/user/DanHoranOFM

What is a parish mission?
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.

Spiritual Gifts

9/16/2017

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.

For more information, please contact Teresa Runyon

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Convention

9/13/2017

September 13, 2017

Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) helps people be transformed by discovering a new openness to the Holy Spirit. Their convention, “Aflame with the Spirit,” with more than 50 Catholic speakers and 70 presentations, will be in Anaheim.
The 2017 SCRC Convention provides a choice of programs:

Regular Talks
A special Christ Triumphant track
Teen Conference
Children's Program and other special programs

Many run concurrently and offer a wide variety for different ages and interests. For Regular and special track ticket holders, a registrant will attend a talk during each of 10 sessions spread out over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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whats your philosophy?

9/7/2017

Everybody has one!
A chance to express your opinions and hear others on life's most important questions.

Four Thursdays of September 2017
7:00-8:15pm
Carmel Room

September 7
What’s Real?
Realism or Non-Realism

September 21
What’s Right?
Absolutism or Relativism

September 14
What’s True?
Absolutism or Relativism

September 28
What is God?
Wishful Thinking or Mind-Independent Existence

Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Janice Daurio will facilitate a 4-week series giving college students and college aged young adults the opportunity to share opinions and hear from others on life’s most important questions.

We’ll discuss what’s real, what’s true, what’s right and what God is.

September 2017

An Evening of Stories with Fr. Ron Hoye, CM

8/2/2017

Tuesday, August 22, 2017
6:30pm refreshments
7:00pm story time
Backyard Patio

Enjoy Fr. Ron’s homilies? Come spend an evening! Gather in our backyard patio to enjoy light refreshments and more of Fr. Ron’s inspirational parables and amusing anecdotes.

You will go away refreshed in body and spirit as you reflect on the deeper meaning of his message.

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Mondays7:00 - 8:15 pmSanta Clara Room

Conversational SpanishTuesdays, September - June10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano rooms

Fridays10:00 am - 12:00 pmSan Fernando

Featured Writers

Proclaim the PromiseFriday, Feb 19 - Sunday, Feb 21Virtual

Please RSVP

Tuesday, November 57:00 pm, Serra CenterDoors open at 6:30 for refreshmentsFr. Parker Sandoval

Saturday, September 28St. Bonaventure High School3167 Telegraph RoadVentura, CA 93003

Registration Closed

Tuesday, October 237:00pmCarmel Room

A Model for Mass GoersTuesday, September 257:00pmSerra CenterDoors open at 6:30 for refreshments

Friday, September 146:30 – 9:00pmSanta Barbara Room

​$20 per personPlus $1.00 Online Transaction Fee.

Tickets also available at the parish office​and will be available at the door.

Monday, October 29 ​& November 57:00pmSanta Barbara room

Tuesday, April 177:00 - 8:30pmSerra CenterBring a friend and come early for refreshments at 6:45

Friday, February 167:00pmSerra Center

Please RSVP

Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options

Advance Health Care Directives and POLST

What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options

​Discipleship: Becoming Fools for Christ​October 20-22, 2017

September 13, 2017

Everybody has one!A chance to express your opinions and hear others on life's most important questions.

Four Thursdays of September 20177:00-8:15pmCarmel Room

Tuesday, August 22, 20176:30pm refreshments7:00pm story timeBackyard Patio

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