3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com Third Sunday of Advent – December 13, 2015 Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. Luke 3:15 Como el pueblo estaba en expectación y todos pensaban que quizá Juan era el Mesías... Lucas 3:15 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 Joyful preparation Una preparación de Gozo In his letter to the Philippians, Saint Paul instructs them to “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” We take his words to heart today on Gaudete or “rejoicing” Sunday. We light the third Advent candle with increased excitement and anticipation. The Baby Jesus is coming! Indeed, the Lord is near. We are only twelve days away from Christmas! Today’s Old Testament reading speaks to this day that we are preparing for. Zephaniah reminded the Israelites that “on that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior; he will rejoice over you with gladness and renew you in his love.” This describes Christmas Day when the Baby Jesus comes to restore all grace and “remove the judgment against [us].” The responsorial psalm captures our joy, “God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord.” This confidence and strength allows us to honestly hear John the Baptist’s answer in today’s gospel when the crowds inquire if he is the Messiah, “One mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” These words direct our Advent focus of repentance and preparation. Are we ready to receive this new born baby, our Messiah? Have we heeded John the Baptist’s words,” Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none”? Acting on John’s advice brings us to the joy that we celebrate today. En su carta a los Filipenses, san Pablo exhorta a que “¡estén siempre alegres en el Señor; se los repito, estén alegres!” Tomamos estas palabras en nuestro corazón durante este domingo Gaudete o domingo de “regocijo”. Encendemos la tercera vela de Adviento con más emoción y anticipación. ¡El Niño Dios viene! Así es, el Señor está cerca. ¡Solo faltan 12 días para la Navidad! En la lectura del Antiguo Testamento se hace referencia a este día al que nos acercamos. Sofonías les recuerda a los Israelitas que, “Aquel día dirán a Jerusalén: «No temas, Sion, no desfallezcan tus manos. El Señor, tu Dios, en medio de ti, es un guerrero que salva. Él se goza y se complace en ti, te ama y se alegra con júbilo como en día de fiesta.” Esto describe la Navidad, cuando el Niño Dios viene a restaurar toda la gracia y a “eliminar todo juicio en contra de nosotros.” El salmo responsorial capta este gozo, “El Señor es mi Dios y salvador: confiaré y no temeré, porque mi fuerza y mi poder es el Señor.” La confianza y la fuerza nos permiten ser honestos al escuchar la respuesta de Juan el Bautista en el Evangelio de hoy cuando la multitud le pregunta si él es el Mesías, “viene el que puede más que yo, y no merezco desatarle la correa de sus sandalias. Él los bautizará con el Espíritu Santo y fuego; tiene en la mano el bieldo para aventar su parva y reunir su trigo en el granero y quemar la paja en una hoguera que no se apaga.” Estas palabras dirigen nuestro enfoque de Adviento hacia el arrepentimiento y la preparación. ¿Estamos listos para recibir a este nuevo bebe, nuestro Mesías? ¿Hemos escuchado las palabras de Juan el Bautista? “El que tenga dos túnicas, que se las reparta con el que no tiene.” El hacer lo que Juan nos dice es lo que trae el gozo de la celebración de hoy. 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. -2- Parish Life Baptisms Happy Anniversary Please pray for the recently baptized as they begin their journey in the Body of Christ Roman & Virginia Ohnemus 65 Years on December 16 Jeziel Armando Aviles Padro —————————————————— In Remembrance Doug & Cynthia Sassen 43 Years on December 16 Please pray for those who have recently passed away and for their families Tim & Nikki Noonan 27 Years on December 3 Joseph Santoyo __________________________________ Michael & Kari Robinson 15 Years on December 16 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. Jim & Dottie Rowins 50 Years on December 18 Mass Intentions MASS INTENTIONS FOR Dec 14 — Dec 20 Monday, December 14 6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L) 8:00 Tony Colitti (D) & Don Meagher (D) Tuesday, December 15 6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L) 8:00 Bud (D) & Mary Needham (D) Roof Project Campaign Update Wednesday, December 16 6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L) 8:00 Angelina Carpenter (L) & Tyler Persons (L) Donations continue for our Roof ~ Painting ~ Lighting Project« As of the date of this article, Monday, Dec. 7, we have raised $71,922! 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. Thursday, December 17 6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L) 8:00 Vanessa Rene Vasquez (L) Friday, December 18 6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L) 8:00 Julianna Hamilton (D) & Jean Weber (D) Saturday, December 19 8:00 Zenaida Ortega A. (D) & Gutierrez Garza Fam (L) 5:15 Angelina Mera (D) & Pat Reardon (D) Sunday, December 20 8:00 Daniel (D) & Florence Anthony (D) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 Anne Nicastro (D) & Dr. George Nicastro (L) 12:30 Clara Caballero (D) & Margarita Ortiz (D) 5:15 Rita Naylor (D) & Patricia Rivera (D) Announcements Bulletin Deadline December 27 bulletin-due by 5pm December 14 Pulpit Announcement –December 20 MassesDue by December 16 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information. -3- Calendar of Upcoming Events Date Event See Page December 16 OLA Christmas program “On Our Way to Bethlehem” 1pm & 6:30pm 5 Thru December 18 OLA Annual Toy Drive continues 6 December 20 OLA Christmas Food Basket Distribution - Drivers needed 7 December 21 OLA bi-lingual Penance Service 5 Dec 18- Jan 3, 2016 OLA School Christmas Break 5 Dec 31 & Jan 1, 2016 New Years’ Eve & New Years’’Day masses 5 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 Ofrenda Semanal Weekly Offerings 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, 29 de noviembre 2015 fue de $17,806.22. 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. 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 29, 2015 was $17,806.22. 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. - 4- Parish News Retirement Fund for Religious Prayer Angel Tree In OLA tradition we will once again have our Prayer Angel Tree in the sanctuary. We invite you to write your prayer need/intention on a blank angel and either hang it on the tree or place in the basket, do not write your name. Then, take home the angel (or two) of another parishioner to pray for. As a parish family we will pray for one and other's needs throughout the season of Advent. All angels will be prayed over whether taken home or not. Religious Education Advent Penance Service Schedule Come and join your sisters and brothers and be reconciled to God and to one another at one of the following Penance Services to prepare to celebrate the joy of the Birth of the Messiah at Christmas. 12/14 - Monday San Buenaventura Mission, 7pm 12/15 - Tuesday St. Thomas Aquinas, Ojai 7pm 12/15 - Tuesday Our Lady of Guadalupe, SP 7pm 12/15 - Tuesday Mary Star of the Sea,,Oxnard 7:30pm 12/16 - Wednesday St. Anthony, Oxnard 7pm 12/17 -Thursday Our Lady of Guadalupe, Oxnard 7pm 12/17 - Thursday St. Sebastian, Santa Paula 7pm 12/18 - Friday Sacred Heart, Ventura 7pm 12/21 - Monday Santa Clara, Oxnard 7pm 12/21-Monday Our Lady of the Assumption, Ventura 7pm 12/22 - Tuesday St. Francis of Assisi, Fillmore Donations to the RFR furnish funding for financial, educational, and consultative support that helps religious communities care for senior members and plan for long-term retirement needs. Envelopes are in the pews and an online giving opportunity is available at https://ollaventura.weshareonline.org/. 7pm Christmas Mass & Confession Schedule Christmas Confession Schedule Saturday, 12/19 - 8:30am & 4:00pm Monday, 12/21 - 8:30am Wednesday, 12/23 - 5:30pm Saturday, 12/26 - 8:30am & 4:00pm Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve 12/24 - Thursday 4;00pm Children’s Mass (in the Church) Gospel acted out by the children 4:00pm Family Mass in SBHS Athletic Center 7:30pm Vigil Mass - Prelude 7:00pm Our Lady of the Assumption School Thank you to all the parents that attended the Jingle Bells Rock event in downtown Ventura, it was a great fundraiser.... The OLA School Christmas Program "On Our Way to Bethlehem" will be held Wednesday Dec 16th at 1:00 pm and then again at 6:30 pm, both performances will be held in the church. This will be the kindergartners through fifth grade students, preschool will also perform at the 6:30 show. This is always an enjoyable event with great music and a special Christmas message, all are invited to attend. Our toy drive continues through this Friday, 12/18 There will be a noon dismissal on Friday Dec 18th to begin the Christmas recess. School will resume Monday Jan 4th. 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. Religious Education Liturgy of the Word - Grades 1 - 5 Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for 12:00am Midnight Mass - Prelude 11:30pm children grades 1-5 at the 9:30 AM Mass. During this special time, the children learn about the Christmas Day 12/25 - Friday same Scripture readings as the rest of the assembly, but 8:00am Mass in a simpler message & are encouraged to share that 10:00am Mass (please note time change) message with their parents after Mass. 12:00pm Spanish Mass (please note time change) Nursery - Ages 1-3 years Christmas Music at all masses The Nursery has re-located to the Parish House during No 5:15pm mass on Christmas Day the 9:30AM Mass while parents attend Mass. All Children must be signed-in and sign-out at the Parish New Years’ Eve mass - Thursday, 5:15pm House. Entrance to the Parish House is located through New Years’ Day, Friday, 6:30 & 9:00am the gate to the RIGHT of the Rectory office. - 5- Liturgical Ministries Religious Education Youth Ministry Year of Mercy Year 2 Confirmation meets tonight 12/13. Year 1 meets next week on 12/20. See’s Candy orders will be available for pick-up on Sunday, December 13th after all liturgies in the Youth Room. Questions , call Youth Minister, Gabriel Rivera, 805-642-7966 x121 or email [email protected] 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) 6427966 x123. Check it out - RCIA is now on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ OLAVenturaRCIA Safe Environment Did you Know? Safety is key even when visiting Santa Claus Visiting Santa Claus can be a grand and positive childhood experience. However, some people who seek to bring Santa to life in a child’s world are not deserving of our trust. Make sure your child knows that there are special rules for Santa and that parents or guardians must always be with the child when he or she visits Santa. One rule to consider is encouraging your child to stand next to Santa or sit on the floor between his feet rather than sitting on his lap. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Safety for Children AND Santa’s Helpers,” email: [email protected]. 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 The logo and the motto together provide a fitting summary of what the Jubilee Year is all about. The motto Merciful Like the Father (taken from the Gospel of Luke, 6:36) serves as an invitation to follow the merciful example of the Father who asks us not to judge or condemn but to forgive and to give love and forgiveness without measure (cfr. Lk 6:37-38). The logo – the work of Jesuit Father Marko I. Rupnik – presents a small summa theologiae of the theme of mercy. In fact, it represents an image quite important to the early Church: that of the Son having taken upon his shoulders the lost soul demonstrating that it is the love of Christ that brings to completion the mystery of his incarnation culminating in redemption. The logo has been designed in such a way so as to express the profound way in which the Good Shepherd touches the flesh of humanity and does so with a love with the power to change one’s life. One particular feature worthy of note is that while the Good Shepherd, in his great mercy, takes humanity upon himself, his eyes are merged with those of man. Christ sees with the eyes of Adam, and Adam with the eyes of Christ. Every person discovers in Christ, the new Adam, one’s own humanity and the future that lies ahead, contemplating, in his gaze, the love of the Father. The scene is captured within the so called mandorla (the shape of an almond), a figure quite important in early and medieval iconography, for it calls to mind the two natures of Christ, divine and human. The three concentric ovals, with colors progressively lighter as we move outward, suggest the movement of Christ who carries humanity out of the night of sin and death. Conversely, the depth of the darker color suggests the impenetrability of the love of the Father who forgives all. Taken from www.usccb.org. Adult Ministries 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 For additional fingerprint information please visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/ fingerprinting.aspx - 6- Thursday, December 17th at 2:00 pm - Join us for Carols Around the Piano - it is just what it sounds like! We will gather in the Santa Cruz Room to enjoy the best this season offers us: friends, cookies and song. No wrapping, long lines, or buyer's remorse - just come to remember the Reason for the season. Please bring a plate of cookies to share. Due to the holidays our next Saints and Salad Bar will be in January 14th and 21st! See you then! Adult Ministries Women’s Ministry Please join us for “Courageous Women: A study on the Heroines of Biblical History” continuing on Thursday evenings form 6:30-8:30PM in the Mulcahy Center. For more info please contact Kati Escallier @ (805)642-7966 ext.142 or [email protected]. Spirituality & Fellowship OLA Book Discussion Group The OLA Book Discussion Group meets every second Monday of the month in the Santa Cruz room. The discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. Members choose the books to read and discuss several months in advance. Everyone is welcome. The next 4 selections are as follows: 12/14/15 - Laudato Si by Pope Francis (Our Sunday Visitor edition) 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 805-6470462, or email at [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration 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 Service & Outreach Christmas Food Baskets Distribute Next SundayDrivers Requested Next Sunday, December 20th, Christmas Food Baskets distribution will be taking place and we will need your help. Drivers will be needed during the hours of 8:00 to 10:30 AM. Sign-up at the Mulcahy Center on Sunday the 20nd. Any type of vehicle would be useful. Questions call Jerry Deal (805) 339-0260. Thank you. 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.” 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 818 469-3973 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 Pastorela 2015: SALVANDO LA TRADICION Domingo 20 de diciembre, 2015 Presentación después de Misa de 12:30pm en el salón Mulcahy. $5 por persona. Niños menores de 5 años gratis. 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 -7- Ministerio Hispano ¿Sabia Usted? La seguridad es clave aun cuando se visite a Santa Claus Visitar a Santa Claus (Papá Noel) puede ser una gran experiencia para niños y muy positiva. Sin embargo, algunas personas que buscan darle vida a Santa Claus en el mundo de un niño no merecen siempre toda nuestra confianza. Asegúrese que su hijo o hija sepan que existen reglas especiales para Santa Claus y que los padres de familia o guardianes deben siempre estar con los niños cuando ellos visiten a Santa. Una regla a considerar es animar a su hijo o hija a pararse al lado de Santa Claus o sentarse en el piso entre sus pies en lugar de hacerlo sobre sus piernas. Para una copia del artículo VIRTUS® “Safety for Children AND Santa’s Helpers,” (Seguridad para los niños y para los ayudantes de Santa”, envíe un email a: [email protected]. Horario: Servicio Penitencial de Adviento Unámonos como hermanos en Cristo para ser reconciliados con Dios y mutuamente. Asista a uno de los siguientes servicios penitenciales en preparación para la celebración del nacimiento del Mesías. Vea la pagina 5 para el horario completo. Misas de Navidad y Confesiones Confesiones Sábado, 12/19 - 8:30am & 4:00pm Lunes, 12/21 - 8:30am & 7:00 pm – Servicio Penitencial Bilingüe Miércoles, 12/23 - 5:30pm Sábado, 12/26 - 8:30am & 4:00pm Misas Navideñas Noche Buena 12/24 - Jueves 4:00pm Misa para niños (en la iglesia) Evangelio actuado por los niños 4:00pm Misa familiar Centro Atlético de SBHS In the Community Advent Enrichment Series at Mission San Buenaventura Mission San Buenaventura offers an Advent Enrichment Series 2 evenings in O’Brien Hall at 7pm. Admission is free. The Nativity Wednesday, 12/16 - Come learn the history of this well loved subject in Christin art. The Epiphany Wednesday. 12/30 - the devotion of the wise men, the Magi, to the infant Jesus is a profound an d moving subject and has captured the imagination of artists for many centuries. The series will be presented by Carmen Devine, curator of the museum at Mission San Buenaventura. For more info please call 805-643-4318 Our Lady of the Assumption Church Asian Pacific Advent Mass “Simbang Gabi” Please join us on December 22 at 6:30pm in the church with a potluck reception in Mulcahy Center following mass. For more info please call Tita Parro at 805-390-0706 Blood Drive Sunday, 12/13, 9am-2pm in Hurley Hall Give someone the Gift of Life this Christmas Season«donate blood! There’s time to give one more time before the year ends. Schedule your appointment at the sign up table after the morning Masses on Sunday, December 6th. Anyone who signs up will be treated to a special slice of chocolate raspberry truffle cake! You can also make an appointment at www.blood4life.org. For more information please contact Diane Frantela at (805) 477-1262. Thank you for being a Hero! Defenders of Life Defenders of Life December Meeting will be on the 16th at 3:00 PM in the parish house. Everyone is welcome. 7:30pm Vigilia - Preludio 7:00pm 12:00am Misa de Gallo - Preludio 11:30pm Día de Navidad 12/25 - Viernes 8:00am Misa 10:00am Misa (note el cambio de hora) 12:00pm Misa en español (note el cambio de hora) Música navideña en todas las misas Sin 17:15 misa el día de Navidad Eva masa de Año Nuevo - Jueves 17:15 Día de Año Nuevo, Viernes, 6:30 y 09 a.m. SBHS Placement Exam Prep Course The Saint Bonaventure High School Placement Exam Preparatory Course will be offered as a one-day course on Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $90.00 per person. Choose your date and call to reserve a spot for your student. For more details, call Michele Gianelli @ 648-6836 ext. 226 or - 8 - email at [email protected] 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 - 9 -- 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 attends mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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