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3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
First Sunday of Advent – November 29, 2015
There will be signs in the sun, the moon,
and the stars…
Luke 21:25
Habrá señales prodigiosas en el sol, en
la luna y en las estrellas.
Lucas 21:25
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
Preparing for Jesus
Preparándonos para Jesús
Today’s readings and prayers mark the beginning of the
liturgical year. As we commemorate the first chapter of
our salvation story, Jesus reminds us in the gospel that
it is intrinsically woven to the events we celebrated last
week – His second coming at the end of time. We are
reminded in the first reading that our anticipation of this
final triumph begins with God’s promise to send a savior. This is the joyful hope that we experience during
this Advent season. We return to a focus of anticipation
as we prepare our homes, assemble the advent
wreaths, and light the first candles. The reading from
Jeremiah records God’s words, “I will fulfill the promise I
made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days,
in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot; he
shall do what is right and just in the land.” This is where
our hearts are«waiting and anticipating the birth of the
Savior. The responsorial psalm informs that God
shows us how to anticipate Christ’s coming, “Your
ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths,
guide me in your truth« for you are God my savior and
for you I wait all the day.” This preparation period is
one that asks us to prayerfully await Christ’s coming.
This focus runs counter to the frenetic pace of the secular culture. Jesus warns us to
“beware that your hearts do not
become drowsy from carousing,
and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day,
(his second coming), catch you
by surprise like a trap.” Jesus
encourages us to prepare during
the commemoration of his birth
so that we will be ready “to
stand before the Son of Man”
when he comes again.
Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy marcan el inicio del
año litúrgico. Al conmemorar el primer capítulo de nuestra historia de salvación, Jesús nos recuerda en el Evangelio que este evento esta entrelazado a los eventos
que celebramos la semana pasada – Su segunda venida al final de los tiempos. En la primera lectura recordamos que nuestra anticipación a su triunfo final inicia con
la promesa de Dios de mandar al salvador. Esta es la
esperanza gozosa que sentimos durante esta temporada de Adviento. Regresamos a un enfoque de anticipación al preparar nuestros hogares, acomodar las coronas de adviento, y encender las primeras velas. La lectura del libro de Jeremías documenta las palabras de
Dios, “cumpliré la promesa que hice a la casa de Israel y
a la casa de Judá. En aquellos días y en aquella hora
suscitaré a David un retoño legítimo, que hará justicia y
derecho en la tierra.” Aquí es donde están nuestros corazones«esperando y anticipando el nacimiento del
Salvador. El salmo responsorial nos informa que Dios
nos enseña como anticipar la venida de Cristo, “Señor,
enséñame tus caminos, instrúyeme en tus sendas...porque tú eres mi Dios y Salvador.” Este tiempo
de preparación nos pide que en oración esperemos la
llegada de Cristo. Este enfoque corre en
contra del paso frenético de la cultura
secular. Jesús nos advierte “Cuiden que
no se hagan pesados sus corazones por
el libertinaje, por la embriaguez y por las
preocupaciones de la vida, y venga aquel
Día de improviso sobre ustedes como un
lazo.” Jesús nos invita a que durante la
conmemoración de su nacimiento nos
preparemos para estar listos para presentarnos “de pie delante del Hijo del hombre” cuando regrese.
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
Dominic Easton Morales
Donald & Evelyn Knapp
74 Years on November 28
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In Remembrance
Lawrence & Joanne Lipman
66 Years on November 24
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Antonio T. Villa
Jim & Minnie Martin
53 Years on December 1
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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.
Advent Wreaths and
Little Blue Books
Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Nov. 30 — Dec. 06
Advent
wreaths
and Little
Blue
Books are
available
in the vestibule , at the Welcome Table
during Friendship Sunday and also during the week in the rectory office.
Monday, November 30
6:30 Ron Vanderlaan (D) & Jim Gisler (D)
8:00 Henry Joseph and Ann Julia Wibbelmann (D)
Tuesday, December 01
6:30 Familia Larios Larios (L)
8:00 Tessie Edrada (L) & Pam Duty (L)
Wednesday, December 02
6:30 Joe Vera (D) & Manuel Galindo (L)
8:00 Soon-Ae Kim (D) & Katrina Schaefer (L)
Thursday, December 03
6:30 Shirley Hodges (D)
8:00 William Ferguson (D) & Paul Ouellette (L)
Friday, December 04
6:30 Bill Gunelfinger (D)
8:00 Rosario Serrano (D), Jesus Mera (D) &
Esther Mera (L)
5:15 End to Abortion & PJ Manning-Lunsford (D)
Saturday, December 05
8:00 John Allys (D)
5:15 Barbara Strayer & Family (D) & Pat Reardon (D)
Sunday, December 06
8:00 Conchita Namoc (D) & Abundia Namoc (D)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Dell Mercer (D) & George and
MaryAnn Johnson (L)
12:30 Margarita Ortiz (D) & Familia Cruz Perez (L)
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline December 13 bulletin-due by 5pm December 2 Pulpit Announcement –December 6 MassesDue by December 3 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
December 4-6
Confirmation Year 1 retreat
5
December 4
First Friday masses & receptions
5
December 6
Pick up pre ordered poinsettias
8
December 3-11
Our Lady of Guadalupe Home Novenas
6
Thru December 18
Ola Annual Toy Drive continues
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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
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 15, 2015 was $21,217.10 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, 15 de noviembre 2015 fue de
$21,217.10. 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 are available in the pews and vestibule this 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
First Friday Masses
First Friday Masses are offered at 6:30 a.m.,
8:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Benediction, Adoration and Confession will follow the 5:15 p.m.
Mass. There is a small reception after the 6:30 a.m. and
8:00 a.m. masses in the rectory garden.
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
Save the date - Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be on
Thursday, 12/3. 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
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
All are invited to our novena and celebration in Honor of
Our Lady of Guadalupe! Novena December 3-11th, 7pm
in different homes. Grand celebration Saturday, December 12, 2015. Pick up the entire schedule of events in the - 5office.
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
Year 2 Confirmation meets tonight. Year 1 Confirmation will be on
retreat December 4-6, please keep the
youth
in
your
prayers.
Today is the final day to get your SEE'S holiday order in
from any youth in the parish. Proceeds to benefit all
youth programs. Orders will be available for pick-up on
Sunday, December 13th after all liturgies in the Youth
Room. Questions or to place additional orders, call Youth
Minister, Gabriel Rivera, 805-642-7966 x121 or email
[email protected]
Safe Environment
Did you Know?
Who should report child
abuse?
Priests, deacons, school faculty
and administrators and other staff
members in our parishes and
schools have been designated as
mandated reporters under California law. When one of these persons receives information
leading to a “reasonable suspicion” that a child is being
abused or neglected, he or she must make a report to the
appropriate child protection or law enforcement agency.
However, every adult has a moral responsibility to report
suspected child abuse. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article
“How to Familiarize Yourself with Policies and Procedures
on Reporting Abuse,” email: [email protected].
Safe Environment
November 2015 Fingerprint Schedule
Santa Barbara Region
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
Pumpkin Thanks
The Church Environment Ministry would like
to sincerely thank the McGrath Family of
McGrath Brothers Pumpkins for their generous donation of the pumpkins and gourds
for our Autumn/Thanksgiving sanctuary environment.
Their generosity every year is greatly appreciated. We
know, because we have been told, how much they enhance all our liturgies at this time of year. Thank you!
Our Lady of Guadalupe Home
Novenas
All are invited to our novena and celebration in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Novena December 3-11th, 7pm in
different homes. Grand celebration Saturday, December 12, 2015. Pick up the
entire schedule of events in the office.
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].
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 805-647-0462, 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
Holiday Food Baskets
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 Mac &
Cheese and Roni type products. Please check labels
for expiration date. If you wish for us to do the shopping,
you may make a monetary donation to OLA Food Baskets. Thank you for your support. For more details you
can contact: Jerry Deal 339-0260.
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
Men’s Ministry Upcoming Events
Sundays or inside the OLA School entrance during the
O Dark Thirty -continues, Wednesday mornings at OLA,
week. Gift cards to VONS (available at the school office)
Mulcahy Hall from 5:45 - 7:10 am. Join us for fellowship,
are also greatly appreciated to help with Christmas dinhot breakfast, faith based video presentation and small
ners. The toys will go to children of local families in
group sharing. . For more info contact Sean McGavock
need. Let's make sure every child has a smile on Christat 805 861 4993 or Ken Lynch at 310 720 9943 or Ray
mas morning! Questions, please contact Krisztina at 818
Krakowski at 818-402-2795.
- 6- 469-3973
Service & Outreach
Ministerio Hispano
¿Sabia Usted?
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.”
¿Quiénes deben reportar abuso infantil?
Bajo la ley del estado de California, todos los sacerdotes,
diáconos, profesores, administradores y empleados de
nuestras parroquias y escuelas tienen la obligación de
reportar abusos. Cuando alguna de estas personas
recibe cualquier información que lleve a una “sospecha
razonable” de que un menor puede ser una víctima de
abuso o negligencia, tiene la obligación de hacer un
reporte ya sea a las autoridades civiles o a agencias de
protección de niños. Sin embargo,
cada
adulto
tiene
la
responsabilidad moral de reportar
sospechas de abuso infantil. Para
más información sobre cómo
responder a una alegación o
sospecha de abuso de niños,
visitar
www.la-archdiocese.org/
org/protecting/vam.
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
¡Todos están invitados a nuestra novena
y celebración en Honor de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe!
Novena
Diciembre 3-11, 7pm en los hogares de
la comunidad.
Gran celebración
Sábado, Diciembre 12, 2015. Pase por
la oficina para el horario completo de
eventos.
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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
Si le gustaría ayudar en alguno de estos eventos por
favor comuníquese con Rosario al (805) 642-7966
ext. 149
In the Community
Resources Available
Assisted Suicide
“Spotlight” is a major motion picture
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! Why Oppose Assisted Suicide?
 ·
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.
 ·
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.
 ·
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.
Blood Drive
Sunday, December 13th 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!
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 Center-7:00pm .
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
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.
Poinsettia Sale
Thank you for your magnificent support of Life Centers. OLA tripled our
sales from last year! WAY TO GO
OLA! Please be sure to plan to pick
up your reserved plants on Sunday,
Dec. 6th in the hall after all the AM
Masses. God bless you for your generosity
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
email
at
[email protected]
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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
Preparing Food Baskets for the holidays