February 28, 2016 - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

February 28, 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 Third Sunday in Lent – February 28, 2016
“...but whoever drinks the water I shall give will
never thirst; the water I shall give will become
in him a spring of water welling
up to eternal life .”
John 4:14
“...pero el que beba
del agua que yo le daré, no volverá
a tener sed jamás, sino que dentro de el esa agua
se convertirá en un manantial del que brotara vida eterna.”
Juan 4:14
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
Pruning time
Tiempo de Poda
Today’s readings and prayers focus on our need to see
this Lenten season as a time of pruning. In the Gospel,
Luke relates the story of the fig tree that did not bear
fruit. The orchard owner tells the gardener that “For
three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig
tree but have found none. So cut it down.” The gardener asks the owner to “leave the fig tree for this year, I
shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it. It may
bear fruit in the future.” The time is granted. This time
can be compared to our Lenten season when we ask
Jesus to prune our dead branches. It is a time to grow
closer to God by remembering as the Responsorial
Psalm extols that “The Lord pardons all [our] iniquities,
heals all [our] ills. He redeems [our] life from destruction, [and] crowns [us] with kindness and compassion.”
Yet, in our every day living, it is easy to forget that God
is tending the garden, caring for us and providing all
that we need. The reading from Exodus provides an
illustration of God’s attempt to “prune” the Israelites.
God appears to Moses and promises to nurture the Israelites by
leading them out of Egypt to “a
land flowing with milk and honey.”
But, the Israelites lose their trust
in God and begin to grumble. In
his letter to the Corinthians, Saint
Paul alludes to this loss of trust.
He reminds us that the Israelites
serve as an example and admonishes, “Whoever thinks he is
standing secure take care not to
fall.” Lent is our time to check to
be sure we are standing on firm
ground. It is a time to open our
hearts and receive the fertile
graces and opportunities that Jesus is offering.
Las lecturas y oraciones de hoy se enfocan en nuestra
necesidad de ver este tiempo de Cuaresma como un
tiempo de poda. En el Evangelio, Lucas se refiere a la
historia de una higuera que no da frutos. El dueño del
viñedo le dice al viñador que "durante tres años seguidos he venido a buscar higos en esta higuera y no los
he encontrado. Córtala". El viñador le pide al dueño
“déjala todavía este año; voy a aflojar la tierra alrededor
y a echarle abono, para ver si da fruto”. El tiempo está
dado y puede ser comparado con el tiempo de Cuaresma cuando le pedimos a Jesus que pode nuestras ramas secas. Es un tiempo para acercarnos a Dios y recordar, como nos exalta el Salmo Responsorial, “Él perdona todas [nuestras] culpas y cura todas [nuestras]
enfermedades; él rescata [nuestras] vidas de la fosa, y
[nos] colma de gracia y de ternura”. Así, en nuestra vida
diaria, es fácil olvidar que Dios es el que atiende el viñedo, cuidándolo y dándole todo lo que necesita. La lectura tomada del Éxodo nos ilustra la intención de Dios de
“podar” a los israelitas. Dios se le aparece a Moises y
promete cuidar a los israelitas al
sacarlos de Egipto a “una tierra que
mana leche y miel”. Sin embargo,
los israelitas pierden su confianza
en Dios y empiezan a quejarse. En
su carta a los Corintios, San Pablo
alude a esta pérdida de confianza y
nos recuerda el ejemplo de los israelitas y nos exhorta “el que crea
estar firme, tenga cuidado de no
caer”. Cuaresma es nuestro tiempo
de revisar y de asegurarnos de estar parados en tierra firme. Es un
tiempo para abrir nuestros corazones y recibir las gracias fértiles y
oportunidades que Jesús nos está
ofreciendo.
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
Paul & Lori Caron
13 Years on March 1
Natalia Amira Martinez
Arabella Jayde Rico
Madison James Tobias
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.
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In Remembrance
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Mission
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Hopefully, we have settled into the rhythm of the Lenten
Season and have set the pace for our fasting, prayer, and
works of charity. Last Sunday, the parting words of the
Father’s voice reminded us to “Listen to Him” as Jesus
descended the mountain with His disciples so that they
could continue the work of building up the Kingdom.
In keeping with the long-standing tradition of the Church,
a parish mission is called upon to gather the community
together to inspire and encourage one another. These
missions look to increase our faith, affirm our sacramental
relationship, inspire a deeper relationship with Christ, and
excite all people to share the Good News of Jesus with
family, neighbors, and co-workers.
This Lent we will be focusing on three of the great Sacraments of the Church. Our foundational sacrament of our
relationship in Christ is Baptism. Bishop Robert Barron
will engage us in “Renewing our Discipleship in Jesus”. As
we approach the Easter Sacraments, it is that relationship
which we cherish and live most intimately in our families
and in our community. In the season of Lent, we focus by
our fasting, prayer and almsgiving, through our desire for
repentance and our yearning for God’s merciful love. Our
second night, Fr. Leon Hutton will offer for reflection,
“Seeing the Father’s Mercy with New Eyes.” During this
Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are coming to a greater appreciation of the healing touch of the Lord as we see the
power of mercy uniting individuals, families, and communities affected by our human frailty. And finally, the third
night will focus on our on-going gift of Christ’s presence to
us in the Eucharist. Deacon Don Huntley will engage us
with “Communion; A Gift We Don’t Just Receive”. As the
central sacrament of Christ’s enduring presence and
promise to us, we are His Eucharistic people in all we say
and do because we are the Lord’s.
In our parish mission, we seek to meet Jesus through our
Discipleship, through His Mercy, and together through our
Communion with Jesus and his Church. May our patron,
Mary of the Assumption lead us to her son. May these
three days with the Lord help us rediscover, rejuvenate,
and enkindle in us the fire of His Love.
Helen Ruth Lupton
Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Feb 29 — March 06
Monday, February 29
6:30 Richard “Ozzie” Osborne (D) & Jeffrey Little (D)
8:00 Ann J Seno (D) & John Orlando Franchi (D)
Tuesday, March 01
6:30 Marijeanne Farley (D) & Lorraine Boyd L)
8:00 Isabel Gomez (D) & Larios Larios Family (L)
Wednesday, March 02
6:30 Dr. Richard Osborne (D)
8:00 Richard “Ozzie” Osborne (D) &
Mary De La Cruz (L)
5:15 Alex Chavez (D)
Thursday, March 03
6:30 Marijeanne Farley (D)
8:00 Soon-Ae Kim (D) & Katrina Schaefer (L)
5:15 Misa para la Gente
Friday, March 04
6:30 Neal Thomas (D) & Allyson Mahony (D)
8:00 Pat Reardon (D) & Juan O. Torres (D)
5:15 End to Abortion & PJ Manning-Lunsford (D)
Saturday, March 05
8:00 Maria Ascencion Torres (D)
5:15 Theresa Ugliano Lambros (D)
Sunday, March 06
8:00 Marijeanne Farley (D) & Dennis Maine (D)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Dell Mercer (D) & Beatrice Thurman (D)
12:30 Ma. Guadalupe Arroyo (D) &
Guadalupe Landeros (L)
5:15 Isabel Gomez (D)
Fr. Leon
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline March 13 bulletin-due by 5pm March 4th Pulpit Announcement –March 6 Masses-Due by
March 3rd 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
February 29-March 2
Parish Mission
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March 4 - 6
Men’s Ministry Retreat
6
March 5
OLA School Dinner Dance & Auction “A Walk In The Vineyard”
5
March 14
Bilingual Penance Service
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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 February 2016 our
parish budget calls for $21,212.61 to be donated weekly
at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, February 14, 2016 was $20,301.48. 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 febrero 2016
nuestro presupuesto parroquial pide que cada semana
sean donados $ 21,212.61 en la colecta dominical. La
colecta para el domingo, 14 de febrero 2016 fue de
$20,301.48. 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.
TIM Update
Goal:
$122,100.00
Amount Pledged:
$ 38,597.00
Amount Paid:
$ 23,407.00
Difference:
$ 98,693.00
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Together
In Mission campaign.
TIM actualización
Meta:
$ 122,100.00
Total Prometido:
$ 38,597.00
Cantidad pagada:
$ 23,407.00
Diferencia:
$ 98,693.00
¡Gracias a todos los que contribuyeron a la campaña
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Parish News
Lenten and Easter Schedule
No Confessions at 5:30 pm
Weekday Schedule
Monday Masses:
6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.
Confessions
8:30 a.m.
Tuesday Masses:
6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Confession: after the 5:15 p.m. Mass
Adoration & Benediction after the 5:15 p.m. Mass
Thursday Masses:
6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.,
5:15 p.m. (Spanish)
Friday Masses:
6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.
Soup Suppers:
6:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross: 7:00 p.m. bi-lingual
Benediction & Exposition: after Stations
Saturday Masses:
8:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m. vigil
Confessions
8:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Lenten Soup Suppers
Please join us in Mulcahy Center after the 5:15 p.m.
Mass on Fridays during Lent for a simple supper and
good company. If you have any questions please contact
Lauren at (805) 642-7966 ext. 101
Mar. 4th
Mar. 11th
Mar. 18th
Dn. Don Huntley; RCIA
Patty Berry; Respect Life Group
Ken Lynch; Men’s Ministry
Bi-lingual Penance Service
Monday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in the
church for a short prayer service followed by personal
reconciliation.
Parish Mission
Feb. 29th - March 2nd, 7:00 - 8:30pm
2/29 - Bishop Robert Barron Renewing Our Discipleship in Jesus
3/1 - Fr. Leon Hutton - Seeing the Father’s Mercy
With New Eyes
3/2 - Dn Don Huntley - Communion: A Gift
We Don't Just Receive
Each session will include a 1/2 hour of praise singing before the talks. Spanish translation will be provided in the
church
FAST AND ABSTINENCE DURING LENT
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory
days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition,
Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. Fasting is obligatory from age 18 until age
59 [i.e. the year which will be completed on a person's 60th birthday]. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two
smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. Abstinence from meat is binding from age 14 onwards.
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Religious Education
Our Lady of the Assumption
School
Wednesday 3/2 at 6:30 is the APA Board
meeting. Thursday 3/3 is the CEF Application Review at SBHS, see the website for more information. Saturday 3/5 from 6:00-9:00 is the OLA Dinner
Dance Auction, a "Walk in the Vineyards" will be enjoyed
at the Ventura Beach Marriott. Thank you to all the OLA
parishioners that have purchased raffle tickets for the annual OLA School dinner/dance auction, your support is
greatly appreciated. The Raffle Grand Prize is a
$2,500.00 American Express Gift Card and second prize
is a $500 Gift Card. Additional raffle tickets are available
at the school office or contact Jennifer Bamieh at
805-340-9168 for more information. Thank you and God
Bless You.
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.
Youth Ministry
Any youth currently enrolled in OLA
youth programs that are still in need of
Baptism/Holy Communion MUST attend
the following Sacramental preparation
classes:
3/5, 3/12, & 3/19. The classes continue on Saturday
mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am with the location to
be announced. After completion of the classes, Fr. Leon
will confer the Sacraments on Easter Sunday, 3/27, at
the 5:15 youth Liturgy. Please plan to attend with your
teen. Questions, 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
VIRTUS Training
The following VIRTUS Sessions have been scheduled for
February 2016 at OLA
Protecting God’s Children
San Buenaventura Mission (Ventura)
Thursday, March3, 2016, 6-9:00PM
Please call (805)643-4318 or (805)613-7503
to reserve a spot
Keeping the Promise Alive
(Virtus recertification)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ventura
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 , 6-7:30pm, Padre Serra Room
Please call (805)647-3235 ext 304 to reserve a spot
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.
March 2016 Fingerprint
Schedule
Santa Barbara Region
For additional fingerprint information please
visit:
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/
fingerprinting.aspx
Did you Know?
Monitor social media relationships
and activity
Social media sites, like Facebook, can be
a great way to connect with old and new
friends and family members, and to stay informed about
what’s happening in their lives, but some relationships are
best maintained offline. It is important for parents to make
sure that children’s online friendships are consistent with
their real-life relationships, especially when it comes to
other adults. For a tip sheet on social media safety from
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
please contact [email protected].
Adult Ministries
Adult Confirmation
Are you interested in completing your
baptism? Do you want a deeper, fuller,
richer life? Are you curious to see what the gift of the Holy
Spirit will do in and through you? If yes, you just might be
ready to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. If you
want to learn more, contact Dn Dan at 642-7966, ext. 146.
Our 1st meeting will be Wednesday, January 20th at 7pm
in the Parish House.
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Adult Ministries
The University Series
During the Lenten season, The University
Series offers more than 100 seminars, in
English and Spanish, at Catholic churches
from Simi Valley to Newbury Park and Ventura. Course
subjects are about how our faith intersects current events,
science, marriage, family, history, scripture, and prayer, to
name a few. Each class is a multi-media presentation, led
by people who have extensive knowledge in their topics
and love to share it. They include international authorities,
priests, religious, professors, authors, lay people, and local favorites who are all passionate about helping people
grow in knowledge and faith. You can pick-up a course
catalogue at Friendship Sunday or at the Church Office. If
you have any questions, please contact Deacon Dan, 6427966 ext 146.
Women’s Ministry
OLA Women’s Ministry continues Thursday night Bible
Study in Mulcahy Center through 3/17/16 at 6:30pm, for 8
weeks. We will be using a new book in the series,
"Courageous Generosity" by Stacey Mitch. For questions
please call Kati at 805-642-7966 ext 142.
Men’s Ministry Upcoming Events
O Dark Thirty continues, Wednesday
mornings at OLA, Mulcahy Center from
5:45 - 7:10 am. Join us for fellowship, hot
breakfast, faith based video presentation
and small group sharing. We are studying Bishop Robert
Barron's series: PRIEST PROPHET KING. Learn about
how, through our baptisms, we share in the Priesthood, Prophecy and Kingship of Jesus Christ, For more
information contact Ray Krakowski at 805 701 3123 or
Ken Lynch at 310 720 9943 or Sean McGavock at 805
861 4993 .
REGISTER NOW for the Men's Retreat. The Annual
Men's Retreat will be held on March 4-6 at Forest Home
in Ojai. Join the Men's Ministry as we travel the Road to
Emmaus. The cost is $175 for the program, room, meals
and fun. We are staying in cabins with bathrooms and
hot showers. Registrations can be dropped off at the
Church Office or at the Welcome Table at Friendship
Sunday. For more information call Dave Lombardi 805
815 5597 or Ken Lynch 310 720 9943
OLA Classics
There are still seats available for our
"Vatican Splendors" trip Tuesday,
March 8th see the website for further
details. You may register online or in
the Parish Office.
Spirituality & Fellowship
OLA Book Discussion Group
The March meeting scheduled for 3/14, has
been cancelled. Members will be attending sessions of
The University instead. The next scheduled meeting will
be 4/11/16, in the Santa Cruz room from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
We hope you will join us in reading A Still and Quiet Conscience by John A. McCoy, and participate in the discussion . We seek and welcome new members to the discussion. For more information, please call Mary Ann
Bognar at 647-0462, or email at [email protected] .
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 2 meetings are 3/15 & 4/5. For more information
please call Ken's cell at 310 720 9943 or send an email to
[email protected].
Many Meals
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,
3/12/16. For more info call Jan Parrone at 658-1904 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.
Friendship Sunday NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
Can you give 1 hour of your time on March 13th
and /or March 20? Join the Friendship Sunday
Fun!!
Meet
new
friends
in the Parish!! Please contact Dn. Phil Joerger
at 642-966 ext. 148
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.”
OLA Cancer Support Group 9
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Julie’s Chapel
Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able
to commit weekly to any of the times listed?
Wednesday 1-2pm & 5-6pm, Thursday 1-2 pm
Saturday 7-8pm
Sunday 2-3am & 4-5am
Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am
Call Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
Service & Outreach
Easter Food Baskets
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items are currently needed for our parish’s Easter food
basket program. Food items can be
placed in the food box in the church vestibule. When you are doing your shopping please pick-up
some extra items for the food baskets. All non-perishable
food items are always accepted, but this week’s featured
items are Mac & Cheese and Roni type products. Please
check labels for expiration date. If you wish for us to do
the shopping, you may make a monetary donation to OLA
Food Baskets. Thank you for your support. For more
details you can contact: Jerry Deal 339-0260.
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The Cancer Support Group now meets @ 6:00
pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month (next
meeting 3/9). If you have ever asked, "Why me" even in
the quiet of your heart, this group will help you answer
that question. The cancer support group is therapist-lead,
interactive, and most importantly filled with hope and joy.
We meet in the Parish House, 21 N Dunning St. In the
rear entrance / kitchen area. QUESTIONS: contact Rochida McClure, MA, MFTI 805.746.0727 cell..
Ministerio Hispano
Ayuno y Abstinencia Durante la
Cuaresma
De la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los
Estados Unidos: El Miércoles de Ceniza y el
Viernes Santo son para los católicos días obligatorios de
ayuno y abstinencia. Además, los viernes durante la
Cuaresma obliga la abstinencia. El ayuno obliga desde los
18 años hasta los 59 (i.e. el año en que celebre 60 años de
edad). Al ayunar, se le permite a la persona comer una
comida completa, puede también comer dos comidas
pequeñas, pero no iguales a la comida completa. La
abstinencia de carne es obligatoria desde los 14 años en
adelante.
Ministerio Hispano
In the Community
Durante la Cuaresma (para el horario
completo vea la página 5)
“Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage”
OLA Parishioners! You are invited to join Fr.
Leon Hutton on a “Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage” to the Marian Shrines of France –
October 11 – 23, 2016. Sites include Lourdes,
Rocamadour, Nevers, Chartres, Lisieux, Mont
San Michel and Paris, for 12 days & 11 nights. Cost
is $4,429 from LAX ~ or without airfare - $3,279 (pricing
per person/ based on double occupancy). Space is limited to 30 people, so early registration is recommended! For details of itinerary and registration forms you can
go to www.pilgrimages.com/olaventura or stop by the OLA
parish office during office hours to pick up a registration
form. An information meeting for those interested will be
scheduled soon. For more information contact group
leader Kati Escallier at (805)642-7966 ext. 142 or [email protected] . You may also contact Cathy Kroll –
Travel Advisor, at [email protected] or 805-2189961 for general information and registration.
Misa en Español cada Jueves 5:15 pm
Cada Viernes de Cuaresma
Cena de Sopa 6:00 p.m. (Centro Mulcahy)
Vía Crucis 7:00PM (bilingüe) seguido por la
Exposición y Bendición
Misión Parroquial Feb. 29-marzo 2,
7:00-8:30 pm
Lunes – Obispo Barron Martes - Renovando nuestro
Discipulado en Jesús
Padre Leon Hutton – Ver la Misericordia del Padre
con Ojos Nuevos
Miércoles - Dn. Don Huntley – La Comunión: El
Regalo que solo recibimos
Cada noche en la Iglesia de 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Habrá traducción simultanear en Español)
Proximo Tallers de la Universidad
Life Centers Dinner Dance & Auction
Lunes Marzo 7 - ¿Que Pasó en el Sinodo
de la Familia?
Save the date for Life Centers Dinner Dance and Auction,
Saturday, April 23rd, Join us at 5 pm at Saticoy Country
Club. For more info please contact
[email protected]
Jueves Marzo 10 - Los Personajes de la Crucfixion
7:30 pm Centro Mulcahy $8 por persona con invitado
gratis.
Men’s Spiritual Retreat
¿SABIA USTED?
Monitorear actividad en las redes sociales
Los sitios de redes sociales, como Facebook, pueden ser
una gran forma de conectarse con viejas y nuevas
amistades y con miembros de la familia, y mantenerse
informados sobre lo que está ocurriendo en sus vidas.
Pero algunas relaciones se mantienen mejor fuera de
línea. Es importante que los padres se aseguren que las
amistades en línea de sus hijos sean consistentes con
sus relaciones en su vida real, especialmente cuando se
trata de otros adultos. Para una página de consejos
sobre seguridad en las redes sociales del Centro
Nacional de Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados, por favor
contacte a [email protected].
In the Community
Villanova Prep Summer Academy
June 20-July 16, 2016
Join us in Malibu at the Serra Retreat Center Friday 4/22 to Sunday , 4/24 to quiet our souls and
calm our minds. We will reflect on
the multifold blessings God has bestowed on us. Plan to
arrive at approximately 4pm. Dinner is served from 57pm.
For information and to register please visit
www.serraretreat.com or call (310)456-6631
Santa Clara HS Roaring 20’s Casino Night
Saturday, March 5th, 2016 from 6-10pm. Tickets are $40.
The price includes: admission, gambling chips, food, 1 drink
ticket & 1 raffle ticket. For more info or to RSVP please contact [email protected]
Santa Clara High School 2121 Saviers Rd, Oxnard,
CA 93033 (805)483-9502.
St. Patrick’s Day Dance
Summer is that time to try new things, improve
particular skills, and have fun! Villanova's Summer Academy is all of that! From hiking to surfing to sightseeing,
memories will be made. Each student will choose a major,
like SAT prep or programming, but all campers will take
part in unforgettable trips, events, and electives. Please
direct any questions to Mr. or Mrs. Carroll at [email protected]
-8-
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a fund
raiser event for Catholic Charities of Ventura on
Saturday, Mar 5, 2016 from 5 to 10 PM, donation $20/person. Tickets are available after Masses on
week-ends of Feb 20 & 27. Event includes
Irish dances by Claddagh School of dance,
performance on fiddle by Harvey Girls group,
Irish Vocalists, silent auction, Irish stew dinner. For info call Pat 650-9492.
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
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]
SCHEDULING: Terri Rojo [email protected], ext. 109
SERVICE & OUTREACH
DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Rochida McClure, MFTI, 746-0727 or
[email protected]
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
FAITH FORMATION
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 303 N. VENTURA AVE, 643-4694
DEPT HEAD: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT. 147
C
HESS CLUB/CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 642-9998
CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
EFENDERS OF LIFE: Anna Murphy, 218-3093 or Carol 765-4293
D
[email protected]
D
ETENTION MINISTRY: Margaret Oberon, 988-1966
ADULT: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146
FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361
ADULT (COLLEGE) BIBLE STUDY: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
HERMITS OF ST GILES: Mark Dextraze, 647-9089 or
[email protected]
[email protected]
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mari Joerger, ext.125
NIGHTS
OF
C
OLUMBUS
:
Patrick Cunningham 650-9492
K
MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Gabe Rivera, ext. 121
L
IFE
C
ENTERS
OF
V
ENTURA
CO.: Michele Loughman , 486-2721
NURSERY: Mari Joerger, ext. 125
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or [email protected]
RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme [email protected]
S
ECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Mari Joerger at ext.125 or
S
T. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104
[email protected]
TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Karen, 653-7474
SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650
DEPT HEAD: DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152
YLI-C
ATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORG.: Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457
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Our Parish In Pictures
Honoring our own at Catholic Charities Dinner & Lenten Soup Suppers 2016