Category: Workshops

PAX Christi

11/1/2019

Third Thursday of the month
Bimonthly
7:00 - 8:30 pm
San Fernando room

All are invited to share an evening of prayer, reflection and a call to action, focusing on the theme #ReclaimingJesus, a call to bridge the rhetorical divide by making Jesus the center of our life, ministries and daily actions.

Grounded in the gospel and Catholic social teaching, our PAX Christi ministry meets bimonthly to seek 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.

Contact:
Deacon Luc
(805) 444·1563
peaceandjustice@padreserra.org

Also visit: Groups

The University Series

10/6/2019

An adult education series in Lent
February 27 - April 3, 2020

Over 85 presentations connecting faith with real life in areas such as current events, contemporary moral issues, evangelization, faith and science, marriage and family, church history, scripture, and prayer will be offered in 13 parishes around the county.

Catalogs in the church lobby or parish office.
Learn more about all the sessions offered and sign up at ventura.theuniversityseries.org/classes

Also visit: Faith Formation for Adults, Lent

JustFaith

10/1/2019

Orientation Gathering
Monday, October 7
7:00 pm
San Fernando Room

Followed by

8 Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
2 Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

JustFaith invites participants to look at contemporary issues through the lens of Christian faith by engaging in reading, prayer, thought-provoking dialogue, encounter, and by building lasting relationships with a small group in three 8-week phases. To broaden perspectives, each of the 3 phases include an immersion where participants visit local organizations and connect with those living and working on the margins of society. Each phase also contains a retreat that provides a foundation for community building. Each phase is stand-alone and can be taken in any order.

Phase I:
Living Compassionately – Caring for the Poor
October 7 – November 25, 2019
Participants focus on poverty, consumerism, and the Gospel call to care for the poor.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com

Phase II:
Living Justly – Caring for Each Other
February 24 – April 13, 2020
Inspired by a new level of understanding about issues of racial and economic justice, participants will develop new levels of passion and compassion for the ongoing work of social justice.
Questions and to register: Michelle Paschen mcpaschens@gmail.com

Phase III:
Living Simply – Caring for the Earth
July 15 – September 9, 2019
Participants embrace the invitation to care for the Earth as they investigate the teachings of our faith.
Questions and to register:
Joe Zuback zubackj@gmail.com
Gary Freeberg gfreeberg@gmail.com

$70 new participant (includes books, binder, online access)
$50 returning participant
$100 couple

"Somehow the highest praise of God is not in speaking unintelligibly but, rather, in speaking a language of inclusion where barriers are dismantled, circles are widened, and no one is left outside." - Fr. Gregory Boyle

JustFaith is ecumenical and all Christian faiths are welcome.
Also visit: Groups, www.justfaith.org

VIRTUS® certification & recertification

10/1/2019

Fingerprinting
Friday, October 11
Padre Serra Parish
12:00 - 6:45 pm

Protecting God's Children™
VIRTUS® Certification
Saturday, October 12
Padre Serra Parish

Keeping the Promise Alive™
VIRTUS® Re-certification
Tuesday, October 15
Padre Serra Parish

Sessions are open to parishioners.
VIRTUS® certification is good for four years, then recertification is required to stay current.

Call to reserve your free appointment!
Contact Mary Huebner (805) 482·6417 x341, mary@padreserra.org to save your spot.

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No minors allowed
Letter from the Archdiocese

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

Also visit: Adults

Legacy Mom's Group

9/19/2019

Second Thursday of the month
9:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Camarillo Catholic Moms presents Legacy, a monthly gathering of mothers to provide community, belonging, and support in our vocation as mothers as we pass on our faith to the new generation.

Information/registration: Anna Spooner
Information about other Camarillo Catholic Moms activities: Melissa Ronan

Also visit: Women's Ministry, Groups

Social Spanish

9/17/2019

Learn and Practice Spanish.

Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 am
San Juan Capistrano room

Beginning levels are welcome to learn and practice conversational Spanish to:Learn to communicate practically with friends, neighbors, and people in our community

learn a new language and experience the benefits in mind and spirit
learn Catholic prayers
will help with conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing.

Do you speak Spanish and would like to help others learn too? Come be a part of this community!
Following Living Liturgy Bible Study. No cost.
Questions:
Patricia Guzman
(805) 827·5903
patty.g.q14@gmail.com

Bible Study

9/13/2019

Living Liturgy
with Dr. Paul Ford
Tuesdays through May
8:30 - 9:30 am

A weekly reflection and study of the upcoming Sunday's Old and New Testament readings so we can better understand the good news of Jesus Christ and how He is present in our lives.
Learn about the cultural and historical context, what they mean, and how they impact our lives. Bring your Bible.
Bring your Bible.

Summer Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, June through August

Contact teresa@padreserra.org

Also visit: Adults

Writers Group

9/10/2019

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

We gather. We pray. We write.
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 inform each other about writing resources, and we share 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.

Contact:
Linda Lowe

Also visit: Adults

Toastmasters

9/8/2019

Mondays
7:00 - 8:15 pm
San Juan Bautista 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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Photo by Julius Acero

Got Questions? Try Alpha

9/5/2019

Thursdays
September 5 to November 21
6:45 - 8:15 pm
Serra Center
Plus Alpha Day

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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Los Angeles Congress 2019

3/22/2019

Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24
Anaheim Convention Center

For information about our parish hospitality suite please contact
teresa@padreserra.org before Wednesday, March 13.

The largest Catholic convention in the world is right in our own backyard!

Congress is open to adults and young adults and offers more than 186 speakers presenting 278 workshops, in addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts, over a dozen liturgies in a variety of characters, the exhibit hall and much more. Come for one, two or three days.

Visit www.recongress.org for workshops and speakers and be sure to to check out Fr. Patrick's sessions on scripture: 3 - 17 and 5 - 21.

Also visit: Faith Formation for Adults

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

Also visit: Adults Page

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

Also visit: Adults

Fr. Patrick’s Camino

6/18/2018

If you journeyed with Fr. Patrick on Facebook, if you're curious about pilgrimages, if you like to travel or always ready for an adventure, this is for you!

Through stories and photos, Fr. Patrick shared his pilgrimage on the El Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

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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Los Angeles Congress 2018

3/16/2018

March 16 - 18
Anaheim, CA

Did you know... the largest Catholic convention in the world is conveniently located right in our own backyard!

Come to Anaheim for one, two or three days of inspiring workshops, speakers, liturgies and concerts.

Browse the catalog at www.recongress.org and be sure to check out Fr. Patrick’s sessions (3-21 and 5-20).

For information about our parish's hospitality suite, contact teresa@padreserra.org

Catholic Social Teaching

3/1/2018

It's what Jesus said!

Seven themes of our Catholic Social Teaching:

Life & Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community and Participation
Rights & Responsibilities
Option for the Poor & Vulnerable
Solidarity
Care for God's Creation

For further reading and understanding of these themes, click here for a link to the US Bishops website.

LAUDATO SI: ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME · Read Pope Francis' encyclical.

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.

Also visit: Lent, Adults Faith Formation

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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Third Thursday of the monthBimonthly7:00 - 8:30 pm​San Fernando room

​An adult education series in LentFebruary 27 - April 3, 2020

Orientation GatheringMonday, October 77:00 pmSan Fernando Room

FingerprintingFriday, October 11Padre Serra Parish12:00 - 6:45 pm

Protecting God's Children™​VIRTUS® Certification​Saturday, October 12​Padre Serra Parish

Keeping the Promise Alive™​​VIRTUS® Re-certificationTuesday, October 15​​Padre Serra Parish

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

Second Thursday of the month9:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Tuesdays10:00 - 11:00 amSan Juan Capistrano room

Living Liturgy​with Dr. Paul Ford​Tuesdays through May8:30 - 9:30 am

Summer Bible StudyTuesday mornings, June through August​

Fridays10:00am - 12:00pmSan Fernando room

Mondays7:00 - 8:15 pmSan Juan Bautista room

ThursdaysSeptember 5 to November 216:45 - 8:15 pmSerra CenterPlus Alpha Day

Registration Closed

Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24Anaheim Convention Center

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

March 16 - 18Anaheim, CA

It's what Jesus said!

Friday, February 167:00pmSerra Center

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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

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