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3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph – December 27, 2015
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
Our loving families
El Amor en la Familia
Today’s readings and prayers speak to God’s loving
purpose in creating the family where the seeds of love
and faith are first sown. The gospel illustrates the example of the Holy Family. God entrusted Jesus to Mary
and Joseph’s care. They sought to provide Jesus with
the loving environment he needed to mature into an
adult. The episode of Jesus’ remaining in Jerusalem to
speak with the elders in the temple illustrates their efforts. Worried when they discovered Jesus was not
with the caravan, they searched and found him in the
temple. When they questioned him, they became perplexed by his explanation, “Did you not know that I must
be in my Father’s house?” Mary and Joseph did not
understand, but the episode resolved with Jesus’ obedient return to Nazareth where “[he] advanced in wisdom,
age, and favor before God and man.” This sentence
references Jesus’ journey from a young man to an
adult. Under Mary and Joseph’s loving guidance, Jesus
prepared to do his life’s work – save mankind. And it is
through His death and resurrection that we understand
the larger definition of family which John defines in his
epistle, “Beloved: see what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called
the children of God. And so we are.”
We have come to realize that Jesus
died for all of us; we are all brothers
and sisters who must bless one another with our gifts and talents. We
are on life’s journey together and
must strive to imitate the example of
the Holy Family. Pope Francis reminds us that “Faith grows when it is
lived and shaped by love. That is
why our families, our homes, are true
domestic churches.”
Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy nos hablan del propósito amoroso de Dios al crear a la familia donde las
semillas del amor y la fe se siembran. El Evangelio nos
da el ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia. Dios confía a María y a José el cuidado de Jesús. Buscaron proveerle a
Jesús un ambiente amoroso para que fuera madurando
hasta ser adulto. Vemos sus esfuerzos cuando Jesús
se queda en Jerusalén para hablar con los doctores en
el templo. Preocupados al descubrir que Jesús no va
con ellos en la caravana, lo buscan y lo encuentran en
el templo. Cuando lo cuestionan, se confunden con su
explicación, “¿No sabían que yo debía estar en la casa
de mi Padre?” María y José no entienden, pero el episodio termina con la obediencia de Jesús al regresar a
Nazaret con ellos donde fue “creciendo en sabiduría, en
estatura y en gracia ante Dios y los hombres.” Esta frase se refiere a la jornada de Jesús de joven a adulto.
Bajo la guía amorosa de María y José, Jesús se preparó
para hacer el trabajo de su vida – salvar a la humanidad. Y es por medio de Su muerte y resurrección que
entendemos la definición más grande de la familia, definida por san Juan en su epístola, “Miren cuánto amor
nos ha tenido el Padre, pues no sólo nos llamamos hijos de Dios, sino que lo somos.”
Nos hemos dado cuenta de que Jesús murió
por todos nosotros; todos somos hermanos y
hermanas y debemos bendecirnos unos a
otros con nuestros dones y talentos. Viajamos juntos en la jornada de la vida y debemos buscar imitar el ejemplo de la Sagrada
Familia. El Papa Francisco nos recuerda que
“La fe crece cuando se vive y se moldea con
amor. Es por esto que nuestras familias,
nuestros hogares, son verdaderamente iglesias domésticas.”
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
Benjamin Timothy Collins
Keira Ilaney Felipe
Lillian Fay Keogh
Elizabeth Jill Maffei-Barnett
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In Remembrance
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Ruth Chase
Dr. George Nicastro
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Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Dec 28 — Jan 03
Monday, December 28
6:30 Alice Macumber (D) & Dolores DuRoss (D)
8:00 Pat Kinsella (D) & Alberto Gil (L)
Marion & Victor Hosford
44 Years on December 29
Tuesday, December 29
6:30 Guadalupe Molina (D) & Floyd Fischer (D)
8:00 Norma Gutierrez (D) & Martina Serrano (L)
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.
Wednesday, December 30
6:30 Richard Baca (D) Angelo Vargas (D)
8:00 Shelby Bauer (D) & Greg Jackovich (D)
Thursday, December 31
6:30 Anthony Gaston (D) & Bobby Hill (D)
8:00 Mary Secor (D) & Aloyius Kabunga (L)
5:15 Pat Reardon (D) & Mary Alice Needham (D)
Roof Project Campaign Update
Friday, January 01
6:30 Mass for the People
9:00 Mass for the Peole
Saturday, January 02
8:00 Gemma Burnett (L) & Jeffrey Tarrant (L)
5:15 Aurelio Mera (D) & Fr. Dennis Murphy (D)
Sunday, January 03
8:00 Floyd Fischer (D) & Lisa Rupp (L)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Rod Brown & Family (D) & Eliza De La Luz (D)
12:30 Maria Luz Caballero (L) & Osvaldo Caballero (L)
5:15 Pat Reardon (D) & Rob Uchison (L)
We are still waiting for a window of
at least 5 days of good weather to
start the tear-off. We will keep you
posted. Donations continue for our
Roof ~ Painting ~ Lighting Project« To date we have raised
$97,000. Thank you for your very
generous support! Donations can
be made by cash, check, or credit
card. Online donations can be
made at olaventura.com and click on Online Giving. If
you have any questions, please contact Lauren Burns at
[email protected] or call (805) 642-7966 ext. 101.
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline January 10 bulletin-due by 5pm January 1 Pulpit Announcement –January 3 Masses-Due by
December 30 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
Dec 31 & Jan 1, 2016 New Years’ Eve & New Year’s Day masses
6
January 4
OLA School resumes
5
January 9
VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children”
5
January 14
VIRTUS “Keeping the Promise Alive” (recertification)
5
January 23
Fingerprinting for Volunteers
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Parish News
WELCOME!
BIENVENIDO!
If you are visiting or are joining us for the first time, we are
glad you came! All are welcome at OLA and received with
love. If you are ready to join our parish, we encourage you
to fill out the Registration Form and bring it to the Parish
Office. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office
or on the church website www.olaventura.com If you have
any questions, please come by the Parish Office, the Welcome Table at Friendship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966
Si nos visita o nos acompaña por primera vez, ¡nos da gusto
que este aquí! Todos son bienvenidos a OLA y recibidos con
amor. Si desea ser parte de nuestra parroquia, le recomendamos que llene el Formulario de Registración y lo traiga a la
Oficina Parroquial. Los formularios están disponibles en la
Oficina Parroquial o en la página web de la parroquia,
www.olaventura.com Para cualquier pregunta por favor pase
por la Oficina Parroquial o llámenos al 642-7966
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Parish Office Hours
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial
Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm,
Saturday 8:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesdays & Fridays closed from noon - 1pm
Lunes a Jueves ~ 8:30am. a 7:00pm
Viernes ~ 8:30am a 5:00pm
Sábado ~ 8:30am a 12:00pm
Domingo ~ 9:00am a 2:00pm
Miércoles y viernes cerrados desde el mediodía - 13:00
Weekly Offerings
Ofrenda Semanal
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish. For the month of December 2015 our
parish budget calls for $21,212.61 to be donated weekly
at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, December 13, 2015 was $23,570.61. This collection is not
only used for operating expenses each week, but also for
any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and
automatic
debit
are
available.
Please
visit
www.olaventura.com and click on Online Giving or contact Lauren Burns, business manager for more information at 642-7966 ext. 101.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la parroquia de Nuestra
Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de diciembre 2015
nuestro presupuesto parroquial pide que cada semana
sean donados $ 21,212.61 en la colecta dominical. La
colecta para el domingo, 13 de diciembre 2015 fue de
$23,570.61. Esta colecta no sólo se utiliza para los
gastos de funcionamiento de cada semana, sino también
para cualquier trabajo en curso de reparación, mejoras,
etc. A las instalaciones de la parroquia. Hay muchas
maneras de contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito
automático están disponibles. Por favor, visite
www.olaventura.com y haga clic en Online Giving o
póngase en contacto con Lauren Burns, gerente de
negocios para obtener más información al 642 a 7966
ext. 101.
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Religious Education
Safe Environment
Our Lady of the Assumption School
VIRTUS Training
School reopens on Monday, January 4.
Christmas blessings to all our students, their
families, and all members of our parish.
CONGRATULATIONS, OLA...... Best of Ventura, awarded "Best Private & Parochial
School in Ventura, thank you to all that voted for us. And
please, remember to save your Box Tops and any receipts from the Pacific View Mall, they
earn cash for our school. Collect and
turn them into the school office or the
church rectory. Thank you all for your
continued support, the school facility and students appreciate it.
Save the Date for the upcoming Msgr. Mulcahy Golf
Tournament on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Spanish Hills
Country Club. For more information you can contact Gina
Ravenscroft at 642-7198. If you don’t golf and would like
to be a tee sponsor please call Gina.
The following Virtus Sessions have been scheduled for
January 2016 at OLA
VIRTUS-PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Saturday, January 9, 2016
9 am –noon
8th Grade Classroom
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN is the initial VIRTUS
training session required for adults who come into contact
with children in their ministries. The program covers the
requirements for an effective prevention program. All
adult members of the parish are welcome to attend.
Keeping the Promise Alive (Virtus recertification)
Thursday, January 14, 2016
6:00 – 7:30 PM
8th Grade Classroom
Keeping the Promise Alive is for those who completed
their initial VIRTUS training prior to 2012 and who have
not taken a recertification course since then. The program
reviews the 5 steps of an effective program and shows
specific examples of the use of these best practices to
prevent child sexual abuse.
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.
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.
Did you Know?
Take a time out to communicate
Sometimes, kids need a place to go where they can say
what they want, and they won’t be immediately punished
or have to deal with a negative reaction. It’s important to
make sure your child has such a space or time – after
dinner conversations, an ice cream spot, riding home
from school – where they can tell you what’s on their
mind, good or bad, and you can just listen and discuss,
without taking the instant parental approach. If your children feel safe talking to you openly, you are better
equipped to notice and handle
any red flags in their lives. For a
copy of the VIRTUS® article
“Modeling Good Communication,”
email:
[email protected].
Youth Ministry
Hey OLA youth! We are organizing a
group of teens to attend the One Life
L.A. – Walk for Life on January 23,
2016. The day-trip will include a prolife walk in downtown Los Angeles, music, speakers,
food, and more! There are 22 spots open for any youth
interested in attending. Please contact Gabe Rivera at
642-7966 ext 121 for additional information and to signup! You can also email [email protected] for more
info.
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
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January 2016 Fingerprint Schedule
Santa Barbara Region
SATURDAY-1/23/16 Our Lady of the Assumption Church
3175 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
10am-2pm & 3-5pm
For appointment, call 805-642.7966
For additional fingerprint information please visit:
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/
fingerprinting.aspx
Liturgical Ministries
New Years Eve & New Years Day Masses
Masses for New Years Eve and New Years Day are
scheduled as follows:
New Year’s Eve
5:15 p.m.
New Year’s Day
9:00 a.m. (no 5:15 p.m. even
though it is First Friday)
May your
new year be
merry &
bright and
we hope to
see you all
in mass to
celebrate the
new year.
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father,
and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him.
Show us your face and we will be saved.
Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money;
the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness
only in created things;
made Peter weep after his betrayal,
and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.
Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words
that you spoke to the
Samaritan woman:
“If you knew the gift of God!”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father,
of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy:
let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord
risen and glorified.
You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in
weakness
in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error:
let everyone who approaches them feel sought after,
loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its
anointing,
so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from
the Lord,
and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor,
proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed,
and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this through the intercession of
Mary, Mother of Mercy,
you who live and reign with the Father and
the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
Amen
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Adult Ministries
Women’s Ministry
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
Due to the holidays our next Saints and Salad Bar will
be in January 14th and 21st! See you then!
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 1-2pm & 5-6pm, Thursday 1-2 pm
Saturday 6-7pm & 7-8pm
Sunday 2-3am & 4-5am
Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am
No regular adoration hours 12/23-1/3/16
Call Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
Spirituality & Fellowship
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, 1/9/16. For more info call Jan Parrone at 6581904 or visit www.shawlministry.com. To request a shawl
for someone in need of prayers, comfort, or in celebration
of a birth, please call the parish office at 642-7966.
OLA Book Discussion Group
The OLA Book Discussion
Group meets every second
Monday of the month in the
Santa Cruz room. The discussion starts at 7:00 p.m.
Members choose the books to read and discuss several
months in advance. Everyone is welcome. The next 4
selections are as follows:
1/11/16 - Jesus, A Pilgrimage by James Martin, S.J.
2/8/16 - Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand
3/14/16 - A Still and Quiet Conscience by John A. McCoy
Get the Advent season started by reading Pope Francis’
book and joining us for the discussion. For more information, please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805-647-0462, or
email at [email protected]
Service & Outreach
Many Meals
Many Meals serves our parish family and
the community as a whole. Guests come
each Wednesday for a hot meal and fellowship free of charge. We serve at College United
Methodist Church, 4300 Telegraph Road from 6-7pm.
The program is self-supporting and thus, relies on our
dedicated volunteers and donations by our generous
parishioners. On behalf of the Many Meals Ministry and
our guests, we would like to extend a big thank you for
the monthly contribution of a delicious Italian meal from
Milano’s & The Spaghetti Company.
When you frequent either of these establishments, please extend your
thanks from all of us at OLA For more information or if
you would like to volunteer, please call (805)642-7966 .
“As missionary disciples, the Many Meals Ministry
provides a weekly meal and fosters fellowship to the
people in our community.”
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
Ministerio Hispano
Service & Outreach
OLA Cancer Support Group
Are you or someone you know suffering from
cancer? Newly diagnosed, completing treatment? No matter where you are in your course, this
group is for you. Come and share with God and your
community how you feel...your fear, anger, frustration,
fatigue and despair. Those of us around the table understand. For, we too, are on the cancer journey or are now
survivors, caretakers, friends and family members. Join
us the 2nd Wednesday of each month, January 13th next
month, from 5:30-7:00pm in the Parish House Kitchen.
For more information contact Rochida McClure at (805)
746-0727.
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 28
¿Sabia Usted?
Tome un tiempo para comunicarse
Algunas veces los niños necesitan un
lugar donde puedan ir y decir lo que
quieran, y donde no serán castigados
inmediatamente o donde tengan que lidiar
con una reacción negativa. Es importante asegurar que
Grief Support Group
su hijo o hija tenga tal espacio o tiempo, que puede ser
después de las conversaciones de la cena, un lugar
This group is open to any adult who has
donde vaya a comer helado, o el trayecto de la escuela a
lost a loved one through death, whether
la casa, donde él o ella puedan decirle lo que piensan,
recent or many years old. We meet on
bueno o malo, y que usted sólo pueda escucharlos y
the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month in
discutir, sin tomar ninguna decisión inmediata. Si sus
the Parish House (21 N, Dunning St.)
hijos se sienten seguros al platicar con usted
from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Go down the driveway, through the
abiertamente, usted estará mejor equipado/a para notar
gate, in the backdoor and through the kitchen. Our next
y manejar cualquier dificultad en sus vidas. Para una
meeting is January 5th. For more information please call
copia del artículo de VIRTUS® “Modeling Good
Ken's cell at 310 720 9943 or send an email to kenCommunication,” (Modelando buena comunicación) por
[email protected]
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Ministerio Hispano
Jubileo de la Misericordia
Señor Jesucristo,
tú nos has enseñado a ser
misericordiosos como el Padre del
cielo,
y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve también a Él.
Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación.
Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la
esclavitud del dinero;
a la adúltera y a la Magdalena del buscar la felicidad
solamente en una creatura;
hizo llorar a Pedro luego de la traición,
y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido.
Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propia la
palabra que dijiste a la samaritana:
¡Si conocieras el don de Dios!
Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible,
del Dios que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre todo con
el perdón y la misericordia:
haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de
Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso.
Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran
revestidos de debilidad
para que sientan sincera compasión por los que se
encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error:
haz que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se sienta
esperado, amado y perdonado por Dios.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción
para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de
gracia del Señor
y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la
Buena Nueva a los pobres
proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos
y restituir la vista a los ciegos.
Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la
Misericordia,
a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo
por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén.
In the Community
In the Community
The Culture Project International
The Culture Project International is an
initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of
virtue. Members of our team make a
commitment of at least one year of their
life to enter into a program in which they
themselves live and pray in community,
receive formation and also are sent out on mission nationally and internationally. We give presentations to
youth about the dignity of the human person and about
sexual integrity. Armando Tovar has a heart for missionary work, he desires to live a life of virtue, and is a novice
Catholic counselor. Born and raised in Ventura, California, he graduated from Franciscan University with a
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling. He has dedicated himself to the mission of
The Culture Project International . For more information
visit www.restoreculture.com.
World Mission Sunday
As
we
unite
as
Catholics
throughout
the world,
we invite
you to assist missionaries serving in 1,150 dioceses throughout
Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on
the Islands of the Pacific. We also support missionaries
within our own parish such as Sarah Montague who is
involved with college ministry at Oregon State University providing programs and services for students which include various levels of Christian/Catholic formation, bible
studies, works of mercy in the community, worship
nights, mission trips, outreach on campus and much
more. Online giving is available at www.olaventura.org.
FAITH IN ACTION
The Ventura Faith in Action Council is guided by the
teachings of the Catholic Church. We serve others by
promoting justice for the disenfranchised through advocaSaint Bonaventure Open House
cy, direct service, and formation, thereby creating partand Placement Test
nerships with those who promote human dignity. To find
Saint Bonaventure High School will host
out more, join parishioners of Sacred Heart, San Buenaan Open House on Sunday, January 10th at
ventura Mission, and Our Lady of the Assumption parish1:00 p.m. Students, administrators and coaches on January 28, 2016, 6:30-8:00pm or January 30,
es will be on hand to highlight academic and extra2016, 10-11:30am, in Biedermann Hall at Sacred Heart to
curricular programs and answer questions.
eat, pray, learn, and share about our faith in action. More
SBHS is currently accepting applications for the 2016-17
information to be posted on parish websites and bulletins.
school year. Applications submitted by January 21st for
See
www.olaventura.com;
or
incoming freshmen will guarantee registration for the
www.sanbuenaventuramission.org;
placement test that will be held on Saturday, January
or
www.sacredheartventura.org
23rd. For more information contact David Palomares, Difor Faith in Action’s December calrector
of
Marketing
&
Outreach,
at
dpaloendar or contact Dn. Ed or Kate
[email protected] or call 648-6836 x124.
Mills at 642-7966, Ext 152.
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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: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
[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 School Christmas Program 2015 - “On Our Way To Bethlehem”