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3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – November 22, 2015
The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.
Psalm 93:1
El Senor reina, vestido de majestad.
Salmo 92:1ab
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 Triumph of the Cross
El triunfo de la Cruz
Today’s readings and prayers mark the conclusion of
the Church’s liturgical calendar. We have celebrated
the scripture narrative beginning with the awaiting for
the Messiah and concluding with Jesus’ majestic return
at the end of time. The second reading from Revelations records God’s summary of today’s celebration, “I
am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who
was and who is to come, the almighty.” God is indeed
King over all –transcending our human understanding
of time and space. He has sent his beloved Son, who
has come to redeem all from evil and death. Daniel reminds us in the first reading that Christ’s “dominion is
an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away,
his kingship shall not be destroyed.” This is the very
truth that Pilate is blind to in his exchange with Jesus in
the gospel. Pilate is so engrossed in the political intrigue of the day that he is deaf to Jesus’ explanation
that “my kingdom does not belong to this world.” This
conversation provokes our attention. How many times
have we lost our reference to Christ’s kingship and become absorbed in the human interactions of power and
influence. When we stop and consider power and those
who have wielded authority, we realize none have endured or will endure. Human
faults and limitations corrupt every attempt man has made to rule.
Jesus alone can reconcile all
things. The Preface reminds us
that Jesus’ “offering himself on
the altar of the Cross as a spotless sacrifice” brings to his Father
“an eternal and universal kingdom«of justice, love, and
peace.” This is the culminating
celebration of our faith.
Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy marcan la conclusión del Año Litúrgico de la Iglesia. Hemos celebrado la
narración de la escritura, empezando con la espera del
Mesías y concluyendo con el majestuoso regreso de
Jesús al final de los tiempos. La segunda lectura del
libro del Apocalipsis nos da un resumen de quien es
Dios, “Yo soy el Alpha y el Omega, el que es y el que
era y el que vendrá, el todopoderoso.” Dios verdaderamente es Rey sobre todo – trasciende nuestro entendimiento humanos de tiempo y espacio. Ha mandado a
su amado Hijo, quien ha venido a redimirnos a todos del
mal y de la muerte. En la primera lectura Daniel describe el dominio de Cristo, “Su poder nunca se acabará,
porque es un poder eterno, y su reino jamás será destruido.” En el Evangelio de hoy, esta es la verdad que
Pilato no ve en su dialogo con Jesús. Pilato esta tan
involucrado en la intriga política del día que no escucha
la explicación de Jesús de que “su reino no es de este
mundo.” Esta conversación provoca nuestra atención.
¿Cuántas veces hemos perdido la indicación de que
Cristo es rey y nos absorbemos en las interacciones
humanas del poder y la influencia? Cuando nos detenemos y consideramos el poder y a los que manejan la
autoridad, nos damos cuenta que ninguno ha perdurado ni perdurará. Las
faltas humanas y las limitaciones destruyen todo lo que el hombre intenta para
gobernar. Solo Jesús ha reconciliado
todo. El Prefacio nos recuerda que Jesús “ofreciéndose a sí mismo como víctima perfecta y pacificadora en el altar
de la cruz” entregó a su Padre “un reino
eterno y universal«el reino de la justicia, el amor y la paz.” Esta es la culminación de nuestra celebración de fe.
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
Donald & Evelyn Knapp
74 Years on November 28
Carmelita Marie Croci
Vivienne Lyra Ramirez
Thomas & Florence McInally
63 Years on November 22
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In Remembrance
Jack & Luana Tingstrom
58 Years on November 28
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Lester & Ann Dent
46 Years on November 21
Victor Forgetta
__________________________________
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.
Dn Don & Diana Huntley
30 Years on November 23
Jack & Debra Folger
24 Years on November 23
Mass Intentions
Sean & Beverly McGavock
24 Years on November 24
MASS Intentions for Nov 23 — Nov 29
Monday, November 23
6:30 Elizabeth, Alice & Daisy Morral (D)
8:00 Manuel Venegas (D) & Mary Torres (D)
James & Charmaine Beuhner
21 Years on November 21
Tuesday, November 24
6:30 Michelle Snyder (D)
8:00 Scott Matthews (D) & Scott Lawry (L)
Paul & Antonia Houston
13 Years on November 16
Wednesday, November 25
6:30 Margaret Bixler (D)
8:00 Jose Rafael Blanco (D) & Joseph D. McGrath (D)
Thursday, November 26
6:30 NO MASS
9:00 Mass for the People
Roof Project Update
The planned start date for tearing off the roof has been
moved to Friday, Nov. 27th. The City will not allow us to
work at night so the work will be completed while school
is out on vacation. The tear-off crew is anticipating 2 full
days to complete the tear off – Friday and Saturday. The
church will be closed during this process and will require
us to move the 8:00 a.m. mass on Friday, and the 8:00
a.m. mass and 8:30 a.m. confessions on Saturday to Mulcahy Center. Please note that we will not have a 6:30
a.m. mass on Friday. Thank you for your patience during
this process and thank you to those who have already
contributed. If you’d like to make a donation, envelopes
are in the vestibule and a giving option is available online
with recurring payments available . Please contact me if
you’d like to make a pledge or discuss other giving opportunities. Lauren Burns 805-642-7966 ext. 101 or
[email protected].
Friday, November 27
6:30 NO MASS
8:00 Henry Joseph (D) & Ann Julia Wibbelmann (D)
Saturday, November 28
8:00 Mary Alice Needham (D) & Bud Needham (D)
5:15 John P. Higgins Jr (D) & Felimon Taleon (D)
Sunday, November 29
8:00 James & Cecilia Morral (D) &
Sebastian Edrada (L)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 James Ostrander (D) & Julie Perry (D)
12:30 Aurelio, Natividad & Antonio Fernandez (D)
5:15 Vera Romo (D) & Julie Bagley (D)
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline December 6 bulletin-due by 5pm November 25 Pulpit Announcement –November 29 MassesDue by November 26 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
Nov 27 & 28
OLA Church Roof project start date
3
November 22
Food Basket delivery - Drivers Needed!
7
November 22
St. Vincent de Paul 2nd collection
8
Nov 26 & 27
Thanksgiving Holiday - Office closed
4
November 26
Thanksgiving Day Mass
5
Nov 27 & 28
Church closed - masses in Mulcahy Center
3
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
Wednesday, 11/25 noon office closed
Thanksgiving Closure - Thursday & Friday,
11/26 & 11/27
Weekly Offerings
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, 11.25 del mediodía oficina cerrada
Acción de Gracias Clausura - Jueves y Viernes,
11/26 y 11/27
Ofrenda Semanal
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish. For the month of November 2015 our
parish budget calls for $21,212.61 to be donated weekly
at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, November 8, 2015 was $20,085.99 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 noviembre 2015
nuestro presupuesto parroquial pide que cada semana
sean donados $ 21,212.61 en la colecta dominical. La
colecta para el domingo, 8 de noviembre 2015 fue de
$20,085.99. 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: $ 117,963.99
Amount Paid: $ 113,078.99
Balance: $ ($ 9,521.01)
Meta Parroquial: $ 122,600.00
Cantidad Prometida: $ 117,963.99
Pagado: $ 113,078.99
Balance: $ ($9,521.01)
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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Parish News
Religious Education
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs that encourage independence. You are
essential to its success. Your generous donations will
give those in poverty the support they need to make lasting changes. Together, we can make a difference in families and communities across the United States. Please
donate prayerfully and generously. Envelopes will be
available in the pews and vestibule next weekend. An
online
giving
option
is
available
too
at
www.olaventura.weshareonline.org. Thank you.
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) 6427966 x123.
Check it out - RCIA is now on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/OLAVenturaRCIA
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving
Day Mass on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at
9:00 a.m. You are invited to bring a representation of your
Thanksgiving meal to place at the foot of the altar for a
special blessing. For more information please contact the
parish office at 642-7966. Please join us in Mulcahy Center after mass for pumpkin pie and coffee.
Altar of Remembrance Pictures
Thank you to all who brought pictures of
their loved ones for the altar of remembrance. The altar will be removed this
Tuesday, if you would like, you can take
your pictures with you today after Mass. All remaining
pictures will be available in the parish office starting
Wednesday.
Religious Education
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Mon 11/23 and Tues 11/24 will be noon dismissal days
for all grades due to parent conferences. Thursday 11/25
is Thanksgiving. Enjoy this special day by giving thanks
for all of your wonderful blessings. Save the date Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be on Thursday, 12/3. This
is a great way to shop, visit with your classmates and
help support your school. Save your Box Tops, they earn
cash for our school. Collect and turn them into the school
office or the church rectory. OLA School is once again
participating in a Back-To-School
School Cents program at the Pacific
View Mall, Ventura. Our school can earn
up to $3000.00 in this program. Between Sept. 1 and
April 30, when you shop at the mall including the outer
stores Bring your receipts to Guest Services, where they
will be credited to our school, stamped and returned to
you. If you don’t have the time to stop at the guest services kiosk, you may bring your receipts into our school
office for credit also. If you would like them returned to
you please put them in an envelope with your name and
phone # with a note to be returned. Thank you for your
continued support.
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Religious Education Registration
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
The youth of the parish are raising funds
for all youth ministry programs by participating in SEES© candy Winter fundraising
program., Sale runs 11/8 -11/29, with orders being distributed out of the OLA Youth
room on 12/13. Get your Holiday orders in
today!
The two top selling youth (male/
female) win a ticket to Disneyland. For more
information contact Gabriel Rivera, grivera@ola-vta .org
Confirmation 1 & 2 -11/22- year 1, 11/15- year 2
Safe Environment
Did you Know?
Archdiocese implements strict policies
for children’s safety
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has
implemented rigorous policies and
procedures to provide a safe environment in our parishes and parish
schools for all children and young
people. These include: Zero Tolerance; Guidelines for adults working
or volunteering with minors; Archdiocese of Los Angeles boundary guidelines for junior high
and high school youth working or volunteering with children or youth; and Megan’s Law compliance procedures.
To view these and other policies visit: http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting.
Safe Environment
Spirituality & Fellowship
November 2015 Fingerprint Schedule
Santa Barbara Region
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:
December 14, 2015 - Laudato Si by Pope Francis (Our
Sunday Visitor edition)
January 11, 2016 - Jesus, A Pilgrimage
by James Martin, S.J.
February 8, 2016 - Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand
March 14, 2016 - 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]
THURSDAY, 12/3 - San Buenaventura Mission
211 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93001
12PM - 4PM & 5PM - 7PM
For appointment, call 805-643-4318
FRIDAY, 12/4 - St. Thomas Aquinas Church
185 St. Thomas Drive, Ojai CA 92023
12PM - 4PM & 5PM - 7PM
For appointment, call 805-646-4338
For additional fingerprint information please visit:
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/
fingerprinting.aspx
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Adoration
Our Lady of Guadalupe Home Novenas
We are planning to have our bilingual “home novena”
once again, this year in preparation for December 12th,
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We would like to invite
8 new families, who have not hosted a day before, to participate (4 English speaking families & 4 Spanish speaking families). From December 3-11th (not on December
8th). Please contact Luz at 642-7966 if you wish to host.
Days will be assigned on a first come basis.
Adult Ministries
Please join us for “Courageous Women: A
study on the Heroines of Biblical History”
continuing on Thursday evenings form 6:308:30PM in the Mulcahy Center. For more info please
contact Kati Escallier @ (805)642-7966 ext.142 or
[email protected].
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.
OLA Classics
Service & Outreach
HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS
Women’s Ministry
OLA Classics Saints and Salad Bar presents:
St Philip Neri "I Prefer Heaven", continues
Thursday Nov 19th Part II at Noon in the Santa Cruz Room .
$5.00/Person More info:
Mary Kielas 650-7870
St. Julie’s Chapel
Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able
to commit weekly to any of the times listed?
Thursday 1-2 pm Fridays 9-10am
Saturday 5-6pm & 6-7pm
Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am
Call Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items are currently needed for this year’s Christmas holiday
food baskets. Food items can be placed in the food box
in the church vestibule. While 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 Peanut Butter and Jelly. 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.
OLA Annual Christmas Toy Drive
It's time for the OLA Annual Toy Drive! We
are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys for
ages baby-15yrs from now until Dec
18. Please bring toys to the collection box at Friendship
Sundays or inside the OLA School entrance during the
week. Gift cards to VONS (available at the school office)
are also greatly appreciated to help with Christmas dinners. The toys will go to children of local families in
need. Let's make sure every child has a smile on Christmas morning! Questions, please contact Krisztina at 818
- 6- 469-3973
Service & Outreach
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
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 67pm. 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 mal 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.”
Ministerio Hispano
¿Sabia Usted?
La Arquidiócesis implementa políticas estrictas
para la seguridad de los niños
La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles ha
implementado
políticas
y
procedimientos
rigurosos
para
garantizar que nuestras parroquias y
escuelas ofrezcan un ambiente
seguro para todos los niños y
jóvenes. Estos incluyen: Cero
tolerancia; Pautas para adultos que
son empleados o voluntarios en programas con menores;
Pautas sobre los “límites de contacto” de la Arquidiócesis
de Los Ángeles para jóvenes de “junior high” y “high
school” que son empleados o voluntarios con niños o
jóvenes; y Procedimientos para el cumplimiento de la Ley
de Megan. Para ver éstas y otras políticas visite www.laarchdiocese.org/org/protecting.
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 805-642-7966.
FECHAS: Diciembre 14 y 28
Ministerio Hispano
Actualización del Proyecto del Techo
La fecha de inicio para quitar el techo ha sido cambiada
al viernes 27 de noviembre. La ciudad no permite el
trabajo de noche, así que el trabajo llevara a cabo
cuando la escuela este de vacaciones. El equipo para
quitar el techo anticipa necesitar 2 días completos para
terminar este proceso – viernes y sábado. La iglesia
estará cerrada durante este proceso. La Misa de 8:00
a.m. el viernes y el sábado, al igual que las
confesiones de 8:30 el sábado, se llevaran a cabo en
el Centro Mulcahy. Por favor tome nota que no habrá
misa de 6:30 a.m. el viernes. Gracias por su paciencia
durante este proceso. Lauren Burns 805-642-7966 ext.
101 o [email protected]
Novena a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Compartir su tiempo, talento y tesoro
En los próximos dos meses tendremos varios eventos
que promueven nuestra fe católica y nuestras
tradiciones. Lo invitamos a que considere ayudar,
asista a estos eventos y este alerta a más detalles.
Celebración Guadalupana
Diciembre 12, 2015
¿Cómo puedo ayudar?: *Donando comida para la
convivencia por la mañana *Haciendo una
donación *Donando decoraciones para el
salón *Ayudar a decorar el salón *Ayudar a limpiar el
salón al final del evento
La Pastorela “Salvando las Tradiciones”
Diciembre 20, 2015 2pm
¿Cómo puedo ayudar?: *Cociendo los
disfraces *Hacienda una donación *Cocinar la
comida *Donando decoraciones para el
salón *Ayudar a decorar el salón *Ayudar a limpiar el
salón al final del evento
Una vez más tendremos la novena bilingüe
en preparación para el 12 de diciembre,
fiesta
de
Nuestra
Señora
de
Guadalupe. Invitamos a 8 nuevas familias
Si le gustaría ayudar en alguno de estos eventos por
quienes no han patrocinado un día, a que
favor comuníquese con Rosario al (805) 642-7966
participen (4 familias en inglés y 4 en
ext. 149
español). Del 3-11 de diciembre (excepto
el 8 de dic.) Por favor comuníquese con Luz al 642-7966
si desea patrocinar un día
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In the Community
Assisted Suicide
Resources Available
Stop Assisted Suicide in
CA before it’s too late!
Earlier
this
year,
through a Special Session, the CA legislature
passed assisted suicide, allowing doctors to
prescribe
overdose
medication to terminally
ill patients. Join a coalition of physicians, nurses, disability-rights organizations,
and people of all faiths to stand for the lives of our elderly
and dying and oppose assisted suicide! On November
22, Christ the King Sunday, petitions will be available for
signature outside of Masses. Signers must be registered
to vote and can only sign once.
Why Oppose Assisted Suicide?
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Sends the Wrong Message: Legalizing suicide
for the terminally ill, while discouraging it for the rest
of the population, teaches that the lives of the ill and
disabled do not matter to our society.
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Will Worsen Patient Care: Patients in other
states, like Barbara Wagner in Oregon, are being
denied treatment prescribed by their doctors, and
instead offered drugs for assisted suicide.
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Will Increase Non-Terminal Suicide Rates: Suicides skyrocket when assisted suicide is legalized.
Oregon's suicide rate for non-terminal people increased 49% after assisted suicide became legal.
“Spotlight” is a major motion picture
opening in select markets on November
6 that tells the story of how the Boston
Globe newspaper’s Spotlight Investigative Unit uncovered the child sex abuse
scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston in
2002. It will go into limited release on November 6 and
national release on November 20.
Vatican Radio has described the film as “honest” and
“compelling,” saying that the Globe’s coverage of the
scandal – for which it won a Pulitzer Prize – helped the
Church in the United States “to accept fully the sin, to admit it publicly and to pay the consequences.” It is possible the film may open up old wounds, and we need to express our care to the victim/survivors. If anyone approaches you and says they were abused by clergy or
anyone else, encourage them to report to the proper authorities and invite them to seek pastoral care through
Suzanne Healy, Victim Assistance Coordinator for the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles, at (213) 637-7650.
If anything, the film reminds us that the sex abuse scandal isn’t something to “put behind us,” but instead is
something we need to keep in front of us at all times so
we can stay vigilant and make sure it never happens
again, and that we never deviate from our commitment to
creating a safe environment for our children and young
people. Please remember this is an opportunity to share
the ongoing commitment and efforts by the Church and
the many individuals who have worked tirelessly in the
safe environment programs to protect children, heal those
harmed by abuse and continue to educate our communities on the importance of abuse prevention.
Tamales, tamales, tamales!
Save the date, Hispanic Ministry will be selling pork tamales November 21 and 22 after
all Masses, while supplies last. $25 dozen,
no pre-orders. All proceeds will go towards
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration.
Reflections from Ventura Catholic Faith
Community’s Faith in Action
Our community of faith is blessed with many gifts. Two of
the most vital are our remarkable commitment to Catholic
education and catechesis in all its forms and our rich tradition of Catholic social teaching. “« there is an urgent
need to bring these two gifts together in a strengthened
commitment to sharing our social teaching at every level
of Catholic education and faith formation.
Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable
from our understanding of human life and human dignity.
Every human being is created in the image of God and
redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable
and worthy of respect as a member of the human family.
Every person, from the moment of conception to natural
death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistent
with that dignity. Human dignity comes from God, not
from any human quality or accomplishment.
The above is a modified excerpt from Reflections of the
U.S. Catholic Bishops “Sharing Catholic Social Teaching:
Challenges and Directions”.
SBHS Candlelight Christmas Concert
Saint Bonaventure High School
cordially invites you, your family
and friends to celebrate Christmas with us as we present the
3rd annual
CandleLight Christmas Concert
Friday, December 4th 2015 at
the Saint Bonaventure High School Athletic Center7:00pm .
General admission to the concert is complimentary. Limited reserved seating available by visiting:
www.saintbonaventure.com
Bringing together choirs from the community including:
St. Bonaventure High School, St. Mary Magdalen, Our
Lady of the Assumption, St. John’s Lutheran, St. Thomas
Aquinas. Join us at St. Bonaventure High School, 3167
Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
805-648-6836 / www.saintbonaventure.com
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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]
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
University: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146
HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO):
SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP
DEPT HEAD: DN PHIL JOERGER, EXT. 148
DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or [email protected]
Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, [email protected]
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
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]
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
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Ron Baldonado, 643-6756
LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Michele Loughman , 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
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650
YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION:
Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457
Our Parish In Pictures
OLA Women’s Ministry on retreat