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3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 16, 2015
...whoever eats this bread will live forever.
John 6:58
El que come de este pan vivirá para siempre.
John 6:58
ADMINISTRATOR:
REV. LEON HUTTON
ASSOCIATE PASTOR:
REV. ADELBERTO
BLANCO
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
Loving God
Un Dios Amoroso
Today’s readings and prayers challenge us to let go of
our earthly reasoning as we surrender to the awe and
wonder we experience when we acknowledge the
presence of God. This experience is described in the
Responsorial Psalm, “I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.” This acknowledgement or “fear of the Lord,” is the grace we experience when we are awakened to our relationship with
God. When this occurs we have accepted Wisdom’s
invitation to rest in her house which is described in the
first reading from Proverbs. Wisdom says, “‘Let whoever is simple turn in here.’ To the one who lacks understanding, she says, ‘Come, eat of my food, and drink of
the wine I have mixed.’” This is the invitation that Jesus
presents in the gospel.
Jesus asks those following
him to let go of all earthly perspectives when he says,
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven;
whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread
that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” The
Jews, who are hearing Jesus, are perplexed and agitated, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus challenges them to let go of the foolishness noted
in Proverbs so “that [they] may live and advance in the
way of understanding.” As Saint
Paul directs in his letter to the
Ephesians, we have rested within
Wisdom’s house and been inspired in ways of understanding.
When we approach the Eucharist, all earthly reason vanishes.
Our hearts seek to pray, “O God,
[by] loving you in all things and
above all things, may we attain
your promises, which surpass
every human desire” (Collect).
Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy nos invitan a que
hagamos a un lado todo el razonamiento del mundo y
nos entreguemos a la maravilla y el asombro que sentimos cuando reconocemos la presencia de Dios. Esta
experiencia se describe en el Salmo Responsorial,
“Bendigo al Señor en todo momento, su alabanza está
siempre en mi boca.” Esta declaración del “temor al
Señor,” es la gracia que sentimos cuando despertamos
a nuestra relación con Dios. Este despertar se describe
en la primera lectura tomada del libro de Proverbios
cuando la Sabiduría nos invita a descansar en su casa.
La Sabiduría dice, “Los inexpertos que vengan aquí,
quiero hablar a los faltos de juicio: ‘Venid a comer de mi
pan y a beber el vino que he mezclado.’” Esta es la
invitación que Jesús presenta en el Evangelio. Jesús
les pide a todos los que lo siguen que dejen todas las
perspectivas del mundo y les dice, “Yo soy el pan vivo
que ha bajado del cielo; el que coma de este pan vivirá
para siempre. Y el pan que yo daré es mi carne para la
vida del mundo.” Los judíos, al escuchar a Jesús, se
confunden y se agitan, “¿Cómo puede éste darnos a
comer su carne?” Jesús los reta a que escuchen las
palabras de Proverbios y dejen a un lado la inexperiencia para que vivan. San Pablo al escribirle a los Efesios también se dirige a nosotros y nos invita a actuar sabiendo que
descansamos en la casa de la Sabiduría
y que esto nos ha inspirado a entender.
Al acercarnos a la Eucaristía, todo el razonamiento del mundo desvanece.
Nuestros corazones buscan estar en oración, “Oh Dios nuestro, fuente de vida: Tú
nos permites gustar y ver cuán bueno tú
eres al darnos a tu Hijo Jesucristo como
pan y bebida de vida.” (Oración Colecta)
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
Happy Anniversary
Baptisms
Please pray for the recently baptized as
they begin their journey in the Body of
Christ
Camila Auora Bocanegra Parda
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In Remembrance
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Ron & Maureen Ryan
49 Years on August 20
Vincent Poole
Michael & Linda Kelly
49 Years on August 20
____________________________________
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.
John & Margaret Toal
34 Years on August 14
Mark & Robyn Birkimer
25 Years on August 18
Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Aug 17 — Aug 23
Monday, August 17
6:30 Theresa Garcia (L)
8:00 Frank Davis (D) & Unborn Babies
The Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary ~ Feast Day
Please join us in celebration on
the Feast Day of
Our Lady of the Assumption
Tuesday, August 18
6:30 Louisa Edwina Elva Charles (D)
8:00 Helen Sullivan (D) & Unborn Babies
Saturday, August 15th
Wednesday, August 19
6:30 Loraine Boyd (L) & Joyce Cantrell (L)
8:00 Giles Moss-Haynes (L) & Unborn Babies
 5:15 p.m. Mass -(readings
are for “Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary)
 Dinner reception in
Mulcahy Center –
Tickets may be
purchased online or in the
rectory office.
Sunday, August 16th
 9:30 a.m. Mass-(readings
are for “Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary)
 Friendship Sunday Reception
Sunday, August 16th
 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass-(readings are for
“Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
 Fruit and Ice Cream Reception in Mulcahy Center
Thursday, August 20
6:30 Ruth Gundelfinger (L) & Jenny Tormey (L)
8:00 Donna Gordon (L) & Unborn Babies
Friday, August 21
6:30 Adrian & Joan Cunningham (L)
8:00 Louise Ouellette (D) & Frank Davis (D)
Saturday, August 22
8:00 James Ross Traa (D) & Victor Tan (D)
5:15 Joaquin Serrano (D) & Julie Skowron (D)
Sunday, August 23
8:00 Ceferino Cantor (D) & Cege McGrath (L)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Rod Brown Family (D)
12:30 Clara Caballero (D) & Abelardo Diaz (D)
5:15 Donna Morris (D)
For more information please contact Lauren Burns at
ext.101 or [email protected].
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline August 30 bulletin-due by 5pm August 20 Pulpit Announcement –August 23 Masses-Due by
August 19 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
August 16
Religious Education Registration
5
August 18
Eucharistic Ministers to Homebound, Hospital and Convalescents Training meeting
6
August 18
RCIA Night of Inquiry
5
August 20
OLA School begins
5
August 27
VIRTUS - Protecting God’s Children-Initial session
5
Don’t forget to check out our new website, www.olaventura.com
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
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
Weekly Offerings
Ofrenda Semanal
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish. For the month of July 2015 our parish
budget calls for $21,212.61 to be donated weekly at the
Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, August 2,
2015 was $21,000.02. 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 julio 2015
nuestro presupuesto parroquial pide que cada semana
sean donados $ 21,212.61 en la colecta dominical. La
colecta para el domingo, 2 de agosto 2015 fue de
$21,000.02 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.
2015 Together in Mission
Annual Appeal
Apelación Anual 2015Juntos en Misión
Parish Goal: $ 122,600.00
Amount Pledged: $114,653.00
Amount Paid: $ 101,198.00
Balance: $ 21,402.00
Meta Parroquial: $ 122,600.00
Cantidad Prometida: $ 114,653.00
Pagado: $ 101,198.00
Balance: $ 21,402.00
Para más información o para donar por Internet visite
www.OurMissionLA.org
For more information or to donate online please visit
www.OurMissionLA.org.
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Religious Education
Parish News
Youth Ministry
Heartfelt Thanks
Feeling called to serve but don't know
where? Prayerfully consider becoming
an Adult Leader/Core Member for the
upcoming year in our Confirmation, high school, or middle school youth programs. Interested volunteers please
contact Director of Youth Ministry, Gabriel Rivera - [email protected]
Planning on volunteering in our youth programs this
Fall? ALL adult leaders must be VIRTUS certified and
fingerprinted. Please ensure that your "Safeguarding the
Children" training is up to date. Please refer to the bulletin for the upcoming VIRTUS classes and finger printing
locations and dates.
I want to thank you for the pleasure of visiting O.L.A. for
your annual mission appeal. Your interest and graciousness were evident. It's a delight to experience the life of a
parish as vibrant as yours--you do work together to be
Church. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the
African missions of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
We will work tirelessly to share your faith abroad. Know
that we also honor your partnership by holding you in
prayer.
Very Gratefully, Sister Mary Dietz, SSND
Religious Education
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
Our Lady of the
Assumption School
Here at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish we have a warm welcome for anyone
looking for a faith-filled Christian community within the Roman Catholic tradition. We
invite those who are interested in the
Catholic way of life to participate in the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) experience.
RCIA involves preparation of non-baptized adults for sacraments of initiation, as well as adults already baptized
who are interested in receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. We will officially begin this year’s
journey with a night of inquiry and information on Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Santa Cruz room.
Come meet members of the RCIA team and have your
questions answered.
For more information stop by the information table at
Friendship Sunday on Aug. 9th and 16th in the Mulcahy
Center after the morning Masses, or contact Deacon Don
& Diana Huntley via email at [email protected] or by
phone at (805) 642-7966 x123. The door is open, welcome home!
Our Lady of the Assumption School will
have our First Day of School on Thursday, August 20. The first day will be a
Noon
Dismissal
day
for
all
grades. Extended Day Care begins on the first day of
school, and is available to school families every day
school is in session. Parents are invited to join us in Mulcahy Center on the first day for our Welcome Back Coffee, hosted by the Assumption Parents Association. Grades 1 - 8 will begin attending
morning mass starting the week of August 24. Our Kindergartners will also
attend weekly mass this year!
Save the Date: OLA’s annual Fall Festival, this year themed Wild West Fest, will
take place on Sunday, October 11. Plan
to join in the family fun and support our
school.
Religious Education Registration
Religious Education Registration continues on Sunday,
Aug. 16th from 9am - 2pm in Mulcahy Center. Edge and
Confirmation registration will also be offered following
the Sunday, 5:15 mass.
Elementary: Grades 1-5
Edge: Grades 6-8
Confirmation: Grades 9-12
RCIC: Children over the age of 6 and in
the First grade who have not yet received the Sacrament of Baptism. Please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate at
registration.
If your child/ren completed year one of FHC Preparation
and will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May 2016 please provide a copy of their Baptismal Certificate at registration.
For further information please contact:
Mari Joerger: 642-7966 x 125, Elementary & RCIC
Gabe Rivera: 642-7966 x 121, Edge & Confirmation
You may also visit the website at: www.olaventura.com
Safe Environment
Upcoming VIRTUS awareness sessions
Keeping the Promise Alive (Virtus recertification)
Monday, September 14, 2015, 6 – 7:30 PM, OLA 8th
grade classroom. This session is for those who completed their initial Virtus training prior to 2011 and have not
taken a recertification course since then. For questions,
call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260.
VIRTUS-PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Thursday, August 27, or September 10, 2015, 6-9 pm,
OLA 8th grade classroom. This is the initial VIRTUS training session required for adults who come into contact with
children in their ministries. All adult members of the parish are welcome to attend. For questions, call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260.
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Safe Environment
Did you Know?
Keep the lines of communication
open with children
Your relationship with your child will go through several
stages, but one thing to keep as a priority is the importance of honest, open communication—both from your
kids, and from you. Your children should always know
that they can come talk to you about anything, no matter
how serious, and that you will make time to listen and respond. Without communication, parents don’t know important things about their kids’ lives who they talk to,
where they go, who their friends are.
These parents are far more likely to
miss danger signs about potential bad
influences or predators as well. For
more information on how to foster
communication with your child and for
a copy of the article “Safety Rules by
the Child Rescue Network” email: [email protected]
August-October 2015
Fingerprinting Schedule
August 22 - Saturday - St. Peter Claver - Simi
Valley - 10 AM to 5:40 PM - Lunch Break 2 to
3 PM.
September 4 - Friday - Santa Inez - Solvang 12 PM to 7:20 PM - Lunch break - 4 to 5 PM.
September 18 - Friday - St. Mary of Assumption. - Santa
Maria - 12 PM to 7:20 PM - Lunch break - 4 to 5 PM.
Please visit the website listed below for dates and locations. Schedules are available online at http://www.larchdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx. Please
call 213-637-7411 if you have any questions.
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Ministers to Homebound,
Hospital and Convalescents
Our Lady of the Assumption is in need of
Eucharistic ministers for the homebound,
the Hospitals, and Health Care Facilities
(Convalescent and rehab facilities). Our
goal is to have enough Eucharistic ministers (EMs) to meet the request for communion for those who are unable to attend mass because
of health issues, and administer communion daily to the
Ventura County Medical Center, Community Memorial
Hospital and to our local care facilities weekly. We will
have an information night and church training on Tuesday
August 18th 6:30 pm in the Church. Please contact Dn
Mike Burns at (805) 642-7966 ext. 145 or [email protected] if you have any questions before the meeting.
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Liturgical Ministries
Attention Music Lovers!
Are you interested in becoming involved in
the music programs at OLA?. Please stop by
Friendship Sunday and find the choir booth
and grab information flyers, write down your
information, and meet choir members! If you
are a vocalist, the choirs are having open
auditions in the month of September by appointment. If
you are not a vocalist, we still need you! We are in need
of experienced sound technicians to work the soundboards for masses and celebrations. Join us and raise
your voices! Please contact Charlie Kim at ext. 122 or
email [email protected] for more information.
Love’s Pure Light Youth Choir
Love’s Pure Light
is our youth choir
lead by Cheryl
Kewley and is
open to all children of the parish who love to sing. We
perform on the last Sunday of the month at the OLA
masses and our rehersals are on Wednesday’s from 5:30
–6:30 in the Santa Cruz room (OLA Parish Center). SO if
you’re interested or would like more information, please
contact Cheryl Kewley at [email protected]
Adult Ministries
Women’s Ministry Bible Study
Please join us for “Courageous Women: A
study on the Heroines of Biblical History” to be
held on Thursday evenings form 6:30-8:30PM in the Mulcahy Center. Our introduction night will be Thursday,
September 24th at 6:30PM. For early registration, please
check our website, www.olaventura.com or visit the parish
office. For more info please contact Kati Escallier @
(805)642-7966 ext.142 or [email protected].
Spirituality & Fellowship
OLA Book Discussion
Group
The next meeting of the OLA
Book Discussion Group will be
Monday, September 14, 2015.
The book under discussion will be Gilead by Marilynne
Robinson. Future selections are as follows:
October 12, 2015 – Accidental Theologians: Four Women
who Shaped Christianity by Elizabeth Dreyer
November 9, 2015 – Spirit of Fire: The Life and Vision of
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin by Ursula King
For more information, please call Mary Ann Bognar at 647
-0462. All are welcome to join the discussion on the second Monday of each month.
Spirituality & Fellowship
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Julie’s Chapel
Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able
to commit weekly to any of the times listed?
Wednesday 3-4pm, 10-11pm, 11pm-Midnight
Thursday 2-3pm, Saturday 12-1pm,
Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am
Contact Mary Ann at 644-2160 or
Elizabeth at 644-8395
Service & Outreach
Many Meals
Many Meals serves our parish family as well as the community as a whole. Guests come each Wednesday for a
hot meal, free of charge, as well as wonderful fellowship.
We serve at College United Methodist Church, 4300
Telegraph Road from 6-7pm. The program is selfsupporting and thus, relies on our dedicated volunteers
and donations by our generous parishioners. Although
the meal changes each week, some items are used consistently and can be accepted at any time. Here are
some of the items needed this week.
Monetary donations- primarily for the purchase of the
meat for each meal
 10 ¼ inch non- compartment paper plates
 8 oz. hot paper cups
 7 oz. cold plastic cups
 Heavy duty cutlery packs (fork, knife, spoon, napkin,
salt & pepper) 100 count bags at Smart & Final
100 count name tags
Donations may be dropped off at the
rectory by Tuesday morning. For more
information or if you would like to volunteer, please call (805)642-7966 .
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
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 invite you to join us to
find support and help in working through the grief process
and transforming your pain into healing. 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. Entry is down
the driveway, through the gate, in the backdoor and
through the kitchen. You can start with the group any
time. Our next meeting is August 18th. For more information please call Ken's cell at 310 720 9943 or send an
-7email to [email protected]
Ministerio Hispano
Datos de fe sobre el Beato Junípero Serra
¿Sabías que los Nativos Americanos
tenían, por supuesto, su propia religión y
forma de vida? Algunos, como los
Luiseños, tenían un dios llamado Wiyot,
que murió por su pueblo. Así que había
similitud entre sus deidades y la narrativa
Cristiana de la salvación. Con todo su
corazón, Fray Junípero Serra quería enseñar a los
Primeros Pueblos de la Tierra de California el Evangelio
de Amor, y, como cristiano, bautizarlos y salvarlos para
un paraíso celestial.
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)
El RICA es el proceso para los adultos que
desean prepararse para los sacramentos de
iniciación: El Bautismo, La Primera Comunión
y/o la Confirmación. Aquí en OLA ofrecemos
esta formación en español. Este proceso inicia
el martes 18 de agosto 7pm en el salón Santa
Cruz. Si estas interesado, te invitamos a esta primera
reunión o puedes comunicarte con el Diacono Raul 6427966 ext. 149 o por email [email protected].
Pastorela 2015: Salvemos las Tradiciones
¿Te gustaría participar en la Pastorela 2015? Te
invitamos a una junta informativa para padres, jóvenes y
niños el 20 de agosto a las 6:30 pm en el salón Santa
Cruz. Todo joven que haya cumplido por lo
menos 9 años está invitado a participar.
Para más información comuníquese con
Rosario González 642-7966 ext. 149 o por
correo electrónico [email protected]
Virgen de Guadalupe Peregrina
¿Te gustaría recibir la visita de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe y llenar tu casa de alegría, sentirte
acompañado y con un espíritu renovado? Cada domingo
dos familias intercambian la imagen de la Virgen
Peregrina durante la Misa de 12:30pm. Si desea recibirla
en tu hogar por favor comuníquese con Rosario
Gonzalez al 642-7966 ext. 149. Su presencia en el hogar
fomenta la oración en familia y nos recuerda que
debemos esforzarnos por mantener a la familia unida
Grupo de Oración: Divina Misericordia
Acompáñenos cada primero y tercer lunes a las 7pm en
la Capilla Santa Julia aquí en OLA.
Para más
información comuníquese con el Diacono Raul a
642-7966.
Octubre 5 y 19
FECHAS:
Noviembre 2 y 16
Agosto 17
Septiembre 7 y 21 Diciembre 14 y 28
Ministerio Hispano
In the Community
La Registración para la Educación Religiosa
Faith Facts about Blessed Junípero Serra
La Registración para la Educación Religiosa será los
domingos 16 de agosto de 9am-2pm en el Centro
Mulcahy.
La registración para Edge y para la
Confirmación también estará disponible después de la
Misa de 5:15 pm.
Primaria: Grados 1-5
Edge: Grados 6-8
Confirmación: Grados 9-12
RICN: Niños mayores de 6 años y en primer año de
primaria que aún no han recibido el Sacramento del
Bautismo. Por favor entregue una copia del Certificado
de Nacimiento en la registración.
Si su hijo/hija completó un año de preparación para la
Primera Comunión y recibirá el Sacramento de la
Primera Comunión en mayo 2016 por favor traiga una
copia del Acta de Bautismo cuando los registre. Para
más información por favor comuníquese con: Mari
Joerger: 642-7966 x 125, Primaria y RICN Gabe Rivera:
642-7966 x 121, Edge & Confirmación También puede
visitar nuestra página web: www.olaventura.com
Did you know that Native Americans, of course, had their
own religion and way of life? Some, such as the Luiseno,
had god named Wiyot who died for his people. So there
was a similarity between their deities and the Christian
narrative of salvation. With all his heart,
Fray Junipero Serra wanted to teach the
First People of the Land of California the
Gospel of Love, and, as a Christian, to
baptize and save them for a heavenly
paradise.
¿Sabia Usted?
Mantenga abiertas las líneas
de comunicación con los
niños
La relación con su hijo pasará por
varias etapas, pero lo que debería
ser una prioridad es la comunicación abierta y honesta –
tanto para los padres como para los hijos. Sus hijos
siempre deben saber que pueden venir a hablar con
usted sobre cualquier cosa, no importa qué tan grave, y
saber que está disponible para escuchar y responder. Sin
la comunicación los padres no van a saber cosas
importantes acerca de la vida de sus hijos – incluso con
quien hablan, donde van y quiénes son sus amigos. Los
padres que comunican con sus hijos son más probables
a identificar señales de las influencias negativas y el
abuso. Para más información y para obtener una copia
del artículo completo de “Safety Rules by the Child
Rescue Network”, escriba a: [email protected]
In the Community
75th Anniversary of St. John’s Seminary
Archbishop José H. Gomez warmly
invites all Pastors/Administrators/
Parish Life Directors and parishes to
celebrate the 75th Anniversary of St.
John’s Seminary Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Dinner on
the Plaza – Thyme Café will be catering Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. For information, please call: 213.637.7636. Please
come celebrate this milestone in the history of St. John’s!
For Men Of Irish Descent
If you are a practicing Catholic of Irish descent and interested in perpetuating the history of the contribution the Irish in America have
made to the Catholic Church and our Country, then you
should be a member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The AOH is the oldest and largest Irish Catholic Lay Organization in America and can trace its roots back to Ireland over 300 years ago and was formed in America in
1836. We strive to foster and preserve Irish traditions in
art, music, dance and sport as well as support our Parishes in any way we can. There are number of Divisions in
California and we think there should be one in Ventura.
For more information or an application for membership
please call Bob Berry or Bill Ferguson 805-340-2619. Email [email protected]
Have You Remembered your
Parish or School in your WILL
or TRUST?
For information, please contact the
Planned Giving Office
(213) 637-7504 / [email protected]
www.ADLALegacy.org
Defenders of Life
Defenders of Life gather together on the 3rd Wednesday
of every month. The next meeting will be at Our Lady of
Assumption, in the Parish House located at 21 N. Dunning Street, Ventura on Wednesday Aug. 18th at 3:00.
Please attend to hear the latest in Pro Life activities,
events and prayerful protests at Planned Parenthood.
Everyone is welcome. For more info, please contact Carol
Bohner at (805) 765-4293
Saturday, August 22nd there will be a national protest
against Planned Parenthood in response to the recent
videos exposing the killing of unborn babies and the harvesting of body parts to be sold. It will take place at over
150 Planned Parenthood clinics across the country. And
here form 9-11am at Planned Parenthood Clinic at 5400
Ralston Street in Ventura. For more information, please
contact Ed Wurts at 805-644-8395 or
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Parish Directory / Directorío de la Parroquia
Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia (805)642-7966
SERVICE & OUTREACH
DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
ADULT MINISTRIES
DEPT HEAD: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT. 146
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]
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650
RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674
MANY MEALS: 642-7966 OR [email protected]
GRIEF SUPPORT: KEN LYNCH (310)720-9943
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
HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO):
DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or [email protected]
Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, [email protected]
SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP
DEPT HEAD: DN PHIL JOERGER, EXT. 148
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
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
DEPT HEAD: DN MIKE BURNS, EXT. 145
ALTAR SERVERS: Deryl & Margaret Franzel, 644-5449
[email protected]
END OF LIFE MINISTRY: Mary Ellen Farley, 643-5262
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: Paul Derse, 642-7966
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Dan McGrath, [email protected]
IN THE COMMUNITY
DEPT HEAD/LIAISON: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
FAITH FORMATION
DEPT HEAD: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT. 147
CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
[email protected]
ADULT: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146
ADULT (COLLEGE) BIBLE STUDY: Joe Yamauchi,
[email protected]
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mari Joerger, ext.125
MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Gabe Rivera, ext. 121
NURSERY: Mari Joerger, ext. 125
RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or [email protected]
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Mari Joerger at ext.125 or
[email protected]
SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE
DEPT HEAD: DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152
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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
CHESS CLUB/CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 642-9998
DEFENDERS OF LIFE: Anna Murphy, 218-3093 or Carol 765-4293
DETENTION MINISTRY: Margaret Oberon, 988-1966
FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361
HERMITS OF ST. GILES: Mark Andrew Dextraze, 647-9089
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Ron Baldonado, 643-6756
LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Emily Raab , 486-2721
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023
SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104
TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Karen, 653-7474
YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION:
Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457
Our Parish In Pictures
Confirmation 2015
Don’t forget to register for
Confirmation years 1 & 2 and Edge,
Sunday, 8/16 after all masses
(5:15 too!)
All other religious ed registration
from 9AM-2PM, Sunday, 8/16 in
Mulcahy Center