January 10, 2016 - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
The Baptism of the Lord – January 10, 2016
“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier
than I is coming.”
Luke 3:16
“Es cierto que yo bautizo con agua, pero ya
viene otro mas poderoso que yo...”
Lucas 3:16
ADMINISTRATOR:
REV. LEON HUTTON
PAROCHIAL VICAR
REV. ADALBERTO
BLANCO
IN RESIDENCE:
REV. DOMINIC PHAM
CHAPLIN, CMH
DEACONS:
REV. MR. DAN BOJORQUEZ
REV. MR. MIKE BURNS
REV. MR. RAUL GONZALEZ
REV. MR. DON HUNTLEY
REV. MR. PHIL JOERGER
REV. MR. ED MILLS
REV. MR. CHARLES
WESSLER
SENIOR DEACON:
REV. MR. RODGER ADAMS
SCHEDULE OF MASSES:
Monday - Friday:
6:30 AM, 8:00 AM
5:15 PM (1st Friday) *
Saturday:
8:00 AM, 5:15 PM Vigil
Sunday:
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
12:30 (Spanish Mass)
*5:15 PM
 Adoration & Benediction for 1hr following
1st Friday Mass
CONFESSIONS:
Monday:
8:30 AM
Tuesday: No Confessions
Wednesday: 5:30 PM
Friday: No Confessions
Saturday: 8:30 AM & 4:00 PM
LITURGY OF THE HOURS:
Monday - Saturday before 8AM
Mass
ROSARY:
Monday - Saturday after 8AM
Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
WEDNESDAY 9AM UNTIL SUNDAY
9AM IN ST. JULIE’S CHAPEL
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
PARISH SCHOOL:
3169 Telegraph Road
Mrs. Patricia Groff, Principal
School Office: (805) 642-7198
ST. BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL:
3167 Telegraph Road
Mr. Marc Groff, Principal. School
Office: (805) 648-6836
Weekly Reflection
Reflexión Semanal
The merciful waters of Baptism
Las Aguas Misericordiosas del Bautismo
Saint Paul sums up today’s feast of the Baptism of the
Lord in his letter to Titus: “When the kindness and generous love of God our savior appeared, not because of
any righteous deeds we had done but because of his
mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” Jesus’ baptism is indeed a
long awaited sign that God has kept the promise referenced in today’s Old Testament reading, “the glory of
the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it
together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” The
gospel confirms that “after all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended
upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came
from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am
well pleased.’” God the Father acknowledges Jesus as
his Son whom he has asked to redeem mankind. Jesus’ baptism signifies that we must be washed with the
waters of redemptive grace which he gains for us
through his passion, death and resurrection. It is
through baptism that our relationship with the Father is
restored, giving us the opportunity for eternal life. When
we stop and ponder this reality, we experience a jubilation that echoes that captured in Isaiah’s reading, “Go
up on to a high mountain, Zion, herald of glad tidings;
cry out at the top of your voice, ‘Here is your God!’” As
we joyfully conclude the Christmas
season today, we realize that the first
chapter of the salvation story is complete. As we anticipate the commemoration of the remaining chapters of
our redemption, we strive earnestly to
celebrate this Year of Mercy, acknowledging that all is gift, all is merciful
gift.
San Pablo nos da un resumen de la fiesta de hoy, el
Bautismo del Señor, cuando le escribe a Tito: “Al manifestarse la bondad de Dios, nuestro Salvador«no porque nosotros hubiéramos hecho algo digno de merecerlo, sino por su misericordia. Lo hizo mediante el bautismo, que nos regenera y nos renueva por la acción del
Espíritu Santo.” El bautismo de Jesús es verdaderamente el signo tan esperado de que Dios ha cumplido la
promesa a la que se refiere la lectura del Antiguo Testamento de hoy, “‘Entonces se revelará la gloria del Señor
y todos los hombres la verán’. Así ha hablado la boca
del Señor.” El Evangelio confirma que “también Jesús
fue bautizado. Mientras éste oraba, se abrió el cielo y el
Espíritu Santo bajo sobre el en forma sensible, como de
una paloma, y del cielo llegó una voz que decía, ‘Tu
eres mi Hijo, el predilecto, en ti me complazco.’” Dios
Padre reconoce a Jesús como su hijo a quien le ha pedido redimir al mundo. El bautismo de Jesús es el medio por el cual podemos ser lavados en las aguas de la
gracia de redención que Él nos ha ganado por medio de
su pasión, muerte y resurrección. El bautismo restaura
nuestra relación con el Padre, dándonos la oportunidad
a la vida eterna. Cuando nos detenemos y meditamos
esta realidad, sentimos el júbilo que se expresa en la
lectura de Isaías, “Alza la voz y no temas; anuncia a los
ciudadanos de Judá: ‘¡Aquí está su Dios!’” Al concluir
hoy la temporada de Navidad, nos damos cuenta que el primer capítulo de
la historia de salvación se ha cumplido. Al anticipar la conmemoración de
los otros capítulos de nuestra redención, buscamos celebrar este Año de
Misericordia, reconociendo que todo
es un regalo, todo es un regalo de misericordia.
Our Lady of the Assumption Mission Statement
We, as faithful followers of Jesus Christ, create, nurture, and maintain a community of love
through worship, reconciliation, healing, formation, education and service.
Through Word and Eucharist, we seek the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit,
embracing the love of our Creator in each thought, word, and action.
As humble servants of God, we remain faithful to the teachings of the Holy Roman Catholic Church,
waiting in joyful hope for our Lord’s coming.
Declaración de la Misión
Como fieles seguidores de Jesucristo, creamos, fomentamos, y mantenemos una comunidad de amor por
medio de la adoración, la reconciliación, la sanación, la formación, la educación y el servicio. Por medio de
la Palabra y la Eucaristía, buscamos la sabiduría y la guía del Espíritu Santo, abrazando el amor de nuestro
creador en cada pensamiento, palabra y acción. Como humildes servidores de Dios, nos mantenemos fieles
a las enseñanzas de la Santa Iglesia Católica Romana, esperando con gran
esperanza y alegría la venida de nuestro Señor.
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Parish Life
Baptisms
Happy Anniversary
Please pray for the recently baptized as
they begin their journey in the Body of
Christ
Fred & Ruth Elwood
57 Years on December 17th
Arturo & Rosa Garcia
43 Years on December 28h
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In Remembrance
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Ron & Ning Ferrier
41 Years on January 6
Dr. George Nicastro
Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Jan 10 — Jan 17
To list anniversary, please email [email protected] by
5pm the Friday of the week before you wish it published. Celebrating your 50th Anniversary (or more)?
Please submit your wedding picture and a current picture for
our bulletin page. Send to [email protected] or drop it off
at the office.
Monday, January 11
6:30 Marijeanne Farley (D) & Family Alfaro
Villasenor (L)
8:00 Rafael & Roselia Hernandez (L)
Tuesday, January 12
6:30 Bucad Family (D) & Audrey Adelson (L)
8:00 Gilda Loew (D) & Rose Diesfeld (D)
Wednesday, January 13
6:30 Lilia Jungco-Bautista (D) & Mel Pajo (L)
8:00 Fr. Dan O’Sullivan (L) & Diana Stidger (L)
Thursday, January 14
6:30 Marijeanne Farley (D) & Debra Huber (L)
8:00 Andy Burke (L) & Fr. Christy McLaughlin (L)
Roof Project Campaign Update
Friday, January 15
6:30 Jay Capilla (D) & Debra Huber (L)
8:00 Joseph Vega (D) & Maurya Foy (L)
We are still waiting for a window of
at least 5 days of good weather to
start the tear-off. We will keep you
posted. Donations continue for our
Roof ~ Painting ~ Lighting Project« To date we have raised
$133,000. Thank you for your very
generous support! Donations can
be made by cash, check, or credit
card. Online donations can be
made at olaventura.com and click on Online Giving. If
you have any questions, please contact Lauren Burns at
[email protected] or call (805) 642-7966 ext. 101.
Saturday, January 16
8:00 Edward P. Metry Jr (D) & Orlando Franchi (D)
5:15 Paul Posakony (D) & Gladys Posakony (D)
Sunday, January 17
8:00 Patrick Cronin (D) & Ruben Zaragoza (D)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Annette Normandeau (D) & Phyllis Miller (D)
12:30 Armando Perez (D) & Clara Caballero (D)
5:15 Estella Navarro (D)
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline January 24 bulletin-due by 5pm January 14th Pulpit Announcement –January 17 Masses-Due
by January 13th at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Date
Event
See Page
January 9
VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children”
5
January 14
VIRTUS “Keeping the Promise Alive” (recertification)
5
January 23
Fingerprinting for Volunteers
5
January 30
Liturgical Retreat
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Parish News
WELCOME!
BIENVENIDO!
If you are visiting or are joining us for the first time, we are
glad you came! All are welcome at OLA and received with
love. If you are ready to join our parish, we encourage you
to fill out the Registration Form and bring it to the Parish
Office. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office
or on the church website www.olaventura.com If you have
any questions, please come by the Parish Office, the Welcome Table at Friendship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966
Si nos visita o nos acompaña por primera vez, ¡nos da gusto
que este aquí! Todos son bienvenidos a OLA y recibidos con
amor. Si desea ser parte de nuestra parroquia, le recomendamos que llene el Formulario de Registración y lo traiga a la
Oficina Parroquial. Los formularios están disponibles en la
Oficina Parroquial o en la página web de la parroquia,
www.olaventura.com Para cualquier pregunta por favor pase
por la Oficina Parroquial o llámenos al 642-7966
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Parish Office Hours
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial
Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm,
Saturday 8:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesdays & Fridays closed from noon - 1pm
Lunes a Jueves ~ 8:30am. a 7:00pm
Viernes ~ 8:30am a 5:00pm
Sábado ~ 8:30am a 12:00pm
Domingo ~ 9:00am a 2:00pm
Miércoles y viernes cerrados desde el mediodía - 13:00
Weekly Offerings
Ofrenda Semanal
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish. For the month of December 2015 our
parish budget calls for $21,212.61 to be donated weekly
at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, December 27, 2015 was $23,956.85. This collection is not
only used for operating expenses each week, but also for
any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and
automatic
debit
are
available.
Please
visit
www.olaventura.com and click on Online Giving or contact Lauren Burns, business manager for more information at 642-7966 ext. 101.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la parroquia de Nuestra
Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de diciembre 2015
nuestro presupuesto parroquial pide que cada semana
sean donados $ 21,212.61 en la colecta dominical. La
colecta para el domingo, 27 de diciembre 2015 fue de
$23,956.85. Esta colecta no sólo se utiliza para los
gastos de funcionamiento de cada semana, sino también
para cualquier trabajo en curso de reparación, mejoras,
etc. A las instalaciones de la parroquia. Hay muchas
maneras de contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito
automático están disponibles. Por favor, visite
www.olaventura.com y haga clic en Online Giving o
póngase en contacto con Lauren Burns, gerente de
negocios para obtener más información al 642 a 7966
ext. 101.
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Parish News
Together in Mission
Though We Are Many We Are One
Our Holy Father Pope Francis has enlivened the Church
to renew our spirit of evangelization. Through their ministries and education supported by funds provided by Together in Mission, recipient parishes and schools are doing just that, Funds we collect will directly benefit more
than 250,000 of our Catholic brethren, and ensure our
parishes and schools remain centers of faith and hope for
their surrounding communities. For those that have given
to Together in Mission in the past, you will be receiving a
letter inviting you to again participate in this year’s appeal. We prayerfully ask you
renew your generous support.
And may God bless you for
your commitment.
Religious Education
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Happy New Year OLA families, wishing you and your
loved ones peace, health and happiness in 2016 !!!
Campus Uniform Sale Wednesday January 13th, 2:00pm
– 3:30pm Mulcahy Center
Virtus Renewal Class - Protecting God's Children
Thursday
January
14th,
6:00pm
–
7:30pm Classroom 8 OLA School
Spelling Bee Friday January 15th, 9am – 10am
Noon Dismissal Friday January 15th, Faculty Meeting
No School Monday January 18th Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day And please, remember to save your Box Tops and
any receipts from the Pacific View Mall, they earn cash
for our school. Collect and turn them
into the school office or the church
rectory. Thank you all for your continued support, the school facility and
students appreciate it.
Save the Date for the upcoming Msgr. Mulcahy Golf
Tournament on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Spanish Hills
Country Club. For more information you can contact Gina
Ravenscroft at 642-7198. If you don’t golf and would like
to be a tee sponsor please call Gina.
Religious Education
Liturgy of the Word - Grades 1 - 5
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for
children grades 1-5 at the 9:30 AM Mass.
During this special time, the children learn about the
same Scripture readings as the rest of the assembly, but
in a simpler message & are encouraged to share that
message with their parents after Mass.
Nursery - Ages 1-3 years
The Nursery has re-located to the Parish House during
the 9:30AM Mass while parents attend Mass. All Children must be signed-in and sign-out at the Parish
House. Entrance to the Parish House is located through
the gate to the RIGHT of the Rectory office.
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Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Hey OLA youth! We are organizing a group of teens to attend
the One Life L.A. – Walk for Life
on January 23, 2016. The daytrip will include a pro-life walk in
downtown Los Angeles, music,
speakers, food, and more! There are 22 spots open for
any youth interested in attending. The parish will be arranging transportation to this event. Please contact
Gabe Rivera at 642-7966 ext 121 for additional information and to sign-up! You can also email [email protected] for more info.
Year 2 confirmation kids will be returning from retreat
today so lets keep them in our prayers.
Any youth in need of sacramental prep for baptism or 1st
holy communion please contact Gabe Rivera at 6427966 ext 121 or email [email protected] ASAP!
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
We meet Tuesdays at 7pm in the Santa Cruz
Room. For more information contact Deacon
Don & Diana Huntley via email at [email protected] or by phone at (805) 642-7966 x123.
Check it out - RCIA is now on
Facebook! www.facebook.com/
OLAVenturaRCIA
Safe Environment
January 2016 Fingerprint Schedule
Santa Barbara Region
SATURDAY-1/23/16 Our Lady of the Assumption Church
3175 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
10am-2pm & 3-5pm
For appointment, call 805-642.7966
For additional fingerprint information please visit:
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/
fingerprinting.aspx
Did you Know?
Be wary of online friendships
Today’s teens may seem to be always
online, with constant messaging and
sharing on social media with a large audience. The internet is a great place to meet people, but
these meetings come with potential dangers that can put
kids and teens at risk. You don’t know who you’re really
talking to online. Pay attention to the sites your kids on
computers and mobile devices. Monitor the sites that they
visit and ask questions about who they talk to and what
information they provide to their online friends. For a copy
of the VIRTUS® article “Preventing Teen Victimization On
- and Offline,” email [email protected].
Safe Environment
VIRTUS Training
The following VIRTUS Sessions have been scheduled for
January 2016 at OLA
Keeping the Promise Alive (Virtus recertification)
Thursday, January 14, 2016
6:00 – 7:30 PM
8th Grade Classroom
Keeping the Promise Alive is for those who completed
their initial VIRTUS training prior to 2012 and who have
not taken a recertification course since then. The program
reviews the 5 steps of an effective program and shows
specific examples of the use of these best practices to
prevent child sexual abuse.
To register for a session or for questions, call
Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260. Participants must be on
time in order to be admitted to a session.
Liturgical Ministries
Liturgical Ministers
Retreat Save the Date
Fr. Leon will be giving a Liturgical Ministers’ Retreat on Saturday, January 30th from 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Church.
This retreat is open to everyone
but specifically for Eucharistic
Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans, Ushers, Adult Altar Servers
and choir members. Please save the date and look for
more information in the coming week’s bulletins.
Adult Ministries
OLA Classics
Due to the holidays our next Saints and Salad Bar will
be in January 14th and 21st! See you then!
Adult Confirmation
Adult Ministries
OLA Living Matrimony Presents
"2016 Date Nights"
Let’s start with a kick off Wine Tasting Dinner Potluck - January 23,
2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the
Mulcahy Center. All couples, both
married or dating, are invited!
Join us for food, wine, fellowship,
and to celebrate the divine sacrament of marriage!
Please take a flyer located in the vestibule for more information.
Men’s Ministry Upcoming Events
O Dark Thirty -continues, Wednesday mornings at OLA,
Mulcahy Hall from 5:45 - 7:10 am. Join us for fellowship,
hot breakfast, faith based video presentation and small
group sharing. . For more info contact Sean McGavock
at 805 861 4993 or Ken Lynch at 310 720 9943 or Ray
Krakowski at 818-402-2795.
Spirituality & Fellowship
Friendship Sunday
Next weekend friendship Sunday will
be hosted by Weight Watchers and a
group of students from St, Thomas
Aquinas College. Learn more about
both groups in “The Community” of the
bulletin. Find out how you can host
friendship Sunday by contacting Dn
Phil Joeger at 642-7966 ext. 148
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Explore knitting or crocheting as a
prayer experience! All skill levels
are welcome. Donations of yarn,
knitting and crochet supplies appreciated.
Our next meeting is on
Saturday, 2/13/16. For more info call Jan Parrone at 6581904 or visit www.shawlministry.com. To request a shawl
for someone in need of prayers, comfort, or in celebration
of a birth, please call the parish office at 642-7966.
Eucharistic Adoration
Are you interested in completing
St. Julie’s Chapel
your baptism? Do you want a deepAdorers are always welcome. Would you be able
er, fuller, richer life? Are you curios
to commit weekly to any of the times listed?
to see what the gift of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday 1-2pm & 5-6pm, Thursday 1-2 pm
will do in and through you? If yes, you just might be ready
Saturday 6-7pm & 7-8pm
to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. If you want to
Sunday 2-3am & 4-5am
learn more, contact Dn Dan at 642-7966, ext. 146. Our
Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am
1st meeting will be Wednesday, February 25th at 7pm in
No regular adoration hours 12/23-1/3/16
the Santa Cruz Room in the OLA Parish Center.
Call Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
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Spirituality & Fellowship
OLA Book Discussion Group
The OLA Book Discussion Group meets every
second Monday of the
month in the Santa Cruz
room.
The discussion
starts at 7:00 p.m. Members choose the books to
read and discuss several
months in advance. Everyone is welcome. The
next 4 selections are as follows:
1/11/16 - Jesus, A Pilgrimage by James Martin, S.J.
2/8/16 - Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand
3/14/16 - A Still and Quiet Conscience by John A. McCoy
Get the Advent season started by reading Pope Francis’
book and joining us for the discussion. For more information, please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805-647-0462, or
email at [email protected]
Service & Outreach
Many Meals
Many Meals serves our parish family and
the community as a whole. Guests come
each Wednesday for a hot meal and fellowship free of charge. We serve at College United
Methodist Church, 4300 Telegraph Road from 6-7pm.
The program is self-supporting and thus, relies on our
dedicated volunteers and donations by our generous
parishioners. On behalf of the Many Meals Ministry and
our guests, we would like to extend a big thank you for
the monthly contribution of a delicious Italian meal from
Milano’s & The Spaghetti Company.
When you frequent either of these establishments, please extend your
thanks from all of us at OLA For more information or if
you would like to volunteer, please call (805)642-7966 .
“As missionary disciples, the Many Meals Ministry
provides a weekly meal and fosters fellowship to the
people in our community.”
Donations for Food Baskets
Hermits of Saint Giles
The Hermits of St. Giles is a Contemplative
Association for those who are permanently
physically disabled and have become “home
bound” to the parish. St. Giles of Nimes, in
the Catholic Church, is the patron Saint of the
ill and disabled. The Association of the Hermits of St. Giles is set-up in such a way that
those of us who are home-bound can participate in the parish from our own home by praying for our parish, our pastor and all who belong to the parish. We also offer up the sufferings that stem from our infirmities to assist Our Lady of
the Assumption parish and all its needs. We have a wonderful
website
that
can
be
found
at www.hermitsofstgiles.com. Please give us a "Follow".
If you are home-bound and would like to assist the parish
as a Hermit of St. Giles please call Mark Dextraze at 6479089 or email him at: [email protected]
If you have any prayer requests please call Mark or email
him. Thank you and God Bless You.
It is OLA's custom that at Thanksgiving and
Christmas times, parishioners donate food
and OLA volunteers prepare food baskets for delivery by
the parishioners to needy families. This year the parishioners donated enough food at Thanksgiving to be delivered to 144 families consisting of 677 people and at
Christmas time to 144 families consisting of 673 people.
A very special Thank You to Jerry Deal, the Men's Ministry, and all of you parishioners and volunteers who donated the food and your time, treasure and talent to make
these 2 drives as successful as they were.
Respect Life
The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life
Church from Conception to Natural
Death. Resources and contact information can be found in our directory
page under “In the Community”. For
more information please contact Patty Berry, Respect Life
Parish Coordinator at 642-4928
OLA Cancer Support Group
Service & Outreach
Grief Support Group
This group is open to any adult who has
lost a loved one through death, whether
recent or many years old. We meet on the
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month in the
Parish House (21 N, Dunning St.) from 6:30 - 8:00
p.m. Go down the driveway, through the gate, in the
backdoor and through the kitchen. Our next meeting is
January 19th. For more information please call Ken's cell
at 310 720 9943 or send an email to [email protected]
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Are you or someone you know suffering from cancer? Newly diagnosed,
completing treatment?
No matter
where you are in your course, this
group is for you. Come and share with God and your
community how you feel...your fear, anger, frustration,
fatigue and despair. Those of us around the table understand. For, we too, are on the cancer journey or are now
survivors, caretakers, friends and family members. Join
us the 2nd Wednesday of each month, January 13th next
month, from 5:30-7:00pm in the Parish House Kitchen.
For more information contact Rochida McClure at (805)
746-0727.
Ministerio Hispano
In the Community
Unidos en Misión
St. Thomas Aquinas College Walk for Life
Aunque somos muchos Somos Uno
A group of young adults from Thomas
Aquinas College will be hosting our
Friendship Sunday on January
17. Three bus loads of these college
students, about 200 in total, will be
heading up for the Walk for Life West
Coast in San Francisco on January
23. They will be joining tens of thousands of other people witnessing to
the sanctity of human life from conception to natural
death. Thomas Aquinas students lead the walk, provide
security, and witness around the city of San Francisco
throughout the weekend. This pilgrimage is a great blessing and opportunity to show the joy and gift of life. Please
consider joining us at the Friendship Sunday to listen to
these students' experiences and to offer them prayers
and support.
Nuestro Santo Padre Francisco ha animado a la Iglesia a
renovar nuestro espíritu de evangelización. Fondos que
recopilamos beneficiará directamente a más de 250.000
de nuestros hermanos católicos, y garantizar nuestras
parroquias y escuelas siguen siendo centros de fe y
esperanza para sus comunidades circundantes. Para
aquellos que han dado a Unidos en Misión en el pasado,
usted recibirá una carta que le invita a participar de
nuevo en la apelación de este año. Oración Les pedimos
que renueve su generoso apoyo. Y que Dios los bendiga
por su compromiso.
¿Sabia Usted?
Esté prevenido de amistades en Internet
Puede parecer que los adolescentes de
hoy están siempre en Internet, con
mensajes constantes y compartiendo en
las redes sociales con una gran audiencia.
La Internet es un gran lugar para conocer gente, pero
estas reuniones vienen con peligros potenciales que
ponen en riesgo a los niños y adolescentes. Usted no
sabe con quién está hablando en línea realmente. Ponga
atención a los sitios que sus niños visitan en
computadoras y aparatos móviles. Haga preguntas
sobre con quienes se comunican y qué información
proveen a sus amigos en línea. Para una copia del
artículo VIRTUS® “Preventing Teen Victimization Onand Offline” (Previniendo la victimización de
adolescentes en o fuera de línea) envíe un correo
electrónico a [email protected].
In the Community
Saint Bonaventure Open House
and Placement Test
Thank You: Tender Life Baby Bottle Drive
Thank you to everyone who turned in a baby bottle during
the October Baby Bottle Drive. OLA contributed a total of
$2745! A special thank you to the REP kids and families.
They contributed $245.79.
At Tender Life Maternity Home, we had two babies born in
October and one in November. Two sets of moms and
babies are still at Tender Life while the moms complete
their programs and get ready to move to stable housing.
There are also two other expectant mothers living at the
home. Because of your generosity, these women are able to
continue to develop life skills in
a faith-based environment.
Faith In Action
The Ventura Faith in
Action Council is guided by the teachings of
the Catholic Church.
We serve others by
promoting justice for
the disenfranchised
through advocacy, direct service, and formation, thereby
creating partnerships with those who promote human
Weight Watchers at OLA
dignity. To find out more, join parishioners of Sacred
Heart, San Buenaventura Mission, and Our Lady of the
OLA Weight Watchers is a group of parishioners who
Assumption parishes on January 28, 2016, 6:30-8:00pm
support each other in the welcoming, loving tradition of
or January 30, 2016, 10-11:30am, in Biedermann Hall at
OLA. We start and end our meetings with prayer. During our meetings, we celebrate our successes and enSacred Heart to eat, pray, learn, and share about our
courage each other on our journeys to better
faith in action. More information to be posted on parish
health. Meetings are fun, lively, caffeinated, and often
websites and bulletins. See www.olaventura.com; or
have goodies. Many members reach their goals. New
www.sanbuenaventuramission.org;
or
members are welcome at any time. All are invited to
www.sacredheartventura.org for Faith in Action’s Decheck us out--Saturday mornings at 9 am in the Parish
cember calendar or contact Dn. Ed or Kate Mills at 642House--weight and lifestyle management with joyful ca- 8 - 7966, Ext 152.
maraderie
SBHS is currently accepting applications for
the 2016-17 school year. Applications submitted by January 21st for incoming freshmen will guarantee
registration for the placement test that will be held on Saturday, January 23rd. For more information contact David
Palomares, Director of Marketing & Outreach, at [email protected] or call 648-6836 x124.
Parish Directory / Directorío de la Parroquia
Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia (805)642-7966
ADULT MINISTRIES
DEPT HEAD: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT. 146
WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kati Escallier, ext. 142 or
[email protected]
MEN’S MINISTRY & ADULT CONFIRMATION: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT.146
LIVING MATRIMONY: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146
GROWING IN FAITH: Terri Rojo, 659-1217
OLA Classics: Mary Kielas, 650-7870
University: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146
HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO):
DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or [email protected]
Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
DEPT HEAD: DN MIKE BURNS, EXT. 145
ALTAR SERVERS: Deryl & Margaret Franzel, 644-5449
[email protected]
END OF LIFE MINISTRY: GEORGE AND JAN STANDING-ROBERTS, 648-1782
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: George and Jan Standing-Roberts, 648-1782
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Charlie Kim, ext. 122
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Diana Huntley, ext. 123
ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY: Ana Miller, 620-0873
LECTORS: Tim Noonan 290-3720, [email protected]
MARRIAGES: Please contact Father Leon, ext. 106
SACRISTANS: Nikki Noonan 290-2278, [email protected]
USHERS: Larry & Barb Gadbois 320-3819
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Parish Office
PARISH INFORMATION
BULLETIN: ext. 128 or [email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, ext. 101
FINANCE COUNCIL: Tim Noonan, 642-7966
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Dan McGrath, [email protected]
SERVICE & OUTREACH
DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Rochida McClure, 746-0727
FOOD BASKETS: Jerry Deal, 339-0260
RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or [email protected]
Dea Boehme, [email protected]
RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674
MANY MEALS: 642-7966 OR [email protected]
GRIEF SUPPORT: KEN LYNCH (310)720-9943
SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP
DEPT HEAD: DN PHIL JOERGER, EXT. 148
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Elizabeth Wurts, 644-8395
Mary Ann Decaen, 644-2160
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY: Dn Phil Joerger ext. 148
INFANT BAPTISM PREP: English: Deacon Phil Joerger, ext.148
S panish: Deacon Raul Gonzalez, ext. 149
MOM’S GROUP: Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
M.O.M.S. MORNINGS: Jamie Kuske, 510-681-4259,
[email protected]
MOTHER’S PRAYER: Lisa O’Brien, 659-5307
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: Aaron and Lee Ann Sanchez, 650-6734
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN: Juanita Trine, 644-5967,
[email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Jan Parrone, 658-1904
ROSARY MAKERS: Aurora Gonzales, 654-0316
VOCATIONS: Father Leon, ext. 106
WELCOME COMMITTEE: Alton & Virginia Lewis 642-7966
IN THE COMMUNITY
DEPT HEAD/LIAISON: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:
Leslie McGiven 701-2877
BOY & CUB SCOUTS: Kathy Ellison, [email protected]
CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT: Mary Kielas, 650-7870
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 303 N. VENTURA AVE, 643-4694
FAITH FORMATION
CHESS CLUB/CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 642-9998
DEPT HEAD: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT. 147
DEFENDERS OF LIFE: Anna Murphy, 218-3093 or Carol 765-4293
CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
DETENTION MINISTRY: Margaret Oberon, 988-1966
[email protected]
F
AMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361
ADULT: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146
HERMITS OF ST GILES: Mark Dextraze, 647-6089 or
ADULT (COLLEGE) BIBLE STUDY: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
[email protected]
[email protected]
NIGHTS
OF
C
OLUMBUS
:
Ron Baldonado, 643-6756
K
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mari Joerger, ext.125
L
IFE
C
ENTERS
OF
V
ENTURA
CO.: Michele Loughman , 486-2721
MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Gabe Rivera, ext. 121
M
ARRIAGE
E
NCOUNTER
:
Russ
& Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
NURSERY: Mari Joerger, ext. 125
RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023
RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or [email protected]
SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme [email protected]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Mari Joerger at ext.125 or
TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Karen, 653-7474
[email protected]
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650
SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE
YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION:
DEPT HEAD: DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152
Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457
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Our Parish In Pictures
Feeding the hungry