ENTER DATE AND TITLE T DA AT R NTE E L TE AND TIT E DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Fr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 482-6417 • FAX (805) 987-8100 After Hours Emergency (805) 512-3208 e-mail [email protected]www.padreserra.org Liturgies Monday - Friday 8:00am Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday 3:45 - 4:45pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Hours Sunday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 3:00pm - 9:00pm First Friday Adoration 2:00pm - 7:00pm Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 1:15pm - 6:15pm Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm Serra Center Rental (805) 843-5420 [email protected]St. Mary Magdalen School, TK-8 2534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 93010 (805) 482-2611 www.smmschool.net New Members To our newest registered parishioners, welcome to the family! May you find faith, fellowship, love and peace. Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate here! If you are not yet registered and would like to be or would like to help us keep our census data up to date, please email [email protected] and request a parish registration form. Thank you. Pedrito Aquino Violeta Aquino Russle-Eddie Tiradeau Samantha Tiradeau Sophia Tiradeau Timothy Hicks Judith Hicks Liam Hicks Brian Hicks Jude Hicks Nathan Ayala Jenny Ramos Alexia Ayala Nathan Ayala Ariana Ayala Malinda Bozman Melissa Eriksson Ryan Eriksson Kathryn Eriksson John Baillie Ginny Baillie Timothy Zins Jennifer Zins Brandon Zins Donovan Zins Joe Goossen Julie Goossen Joanne Berry Deanna Martinez Sal Martinez Lola Martinez Mary Watkins Benjamin Susanka Nichole Susanka Denise Sangnino Tim Jordan Jesus Govea Monica Govea Paulina Govea Gabriela Govea Patsy Warwick Daniel Delgado Tere Delgado
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ENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EDECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Fr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482-6417 • FAX (805) 987-8100After Hours Emergency (805) 512-3208e-mail [email protected]
St. Mary Magdalen School, TK-82534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 93010(805) 482-2611 www.smmschool.net
New Members
To our newest registered parishioners, welcome to the family! May you find faith, fellowship, love and peace.
Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate here! If you are not yetregistered and would like to be or would like to help us keep ourcensus data up to date, please email [email protected] andrequest a parish registration form. Thank you.
Your holiday favorites will be availabletoday and next weekend. Proceedsbenefit our Christian outreachministry, St. Vincent de Paul, whoassists our sisters and brothers in needwith funds and resources to survivethe night or the next meal. This time ofyear only increases these challenges.
Your purchase will help someone in need! Thank you.
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Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All
What a special time of year this is, don’t you agree? It is a special season and I am sure we all have our memoriesof years gone by as we encounter the season. I hope you are having a blessed advent that will transition into aspecial Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
It is hard for me to realize I am already celebrating my fourth Advent Season at Padre Serra Parish and what ablessing it has been for me to be a part of your parish family. Everywhere I go I love to talk about Padre Serra andwhat a unique parish it is. I had the good fortune to speak at a conference in the Midwest a few weeks ago thathad parishioners from parishes around the country and attendees were so impressed with what I was able to shareabout Padre Serra Parish. It is easy to take pride in this parish. I hope you find that to be true, too.
As we look forward to the New Year there are a few things I would like to share with you and remind you of. Wehave been very pleased with the response thus far to our new online giving program. No longer do you need toremember your envelopes or your checkbook or scramble for cash as the offering basket reaches your seat inchurch. It is simple and convenient to sign up for online giving just by going to our website (www.padreserra.org)under the first column of information scroll down to the tab for online giving. Click on this tab and follow theinstructions and in a few minutes it is taken care of, easily and safely. Want to make a change later, just log backin and make a change. No need to call the parish or come to the office, you can handle it all from the comfort ofyour home. The online giving program allows you to make your usual offering and also special offerings such asChristmas and other special offerings throughout the year right on the website.
We thank you for your support of our Halloween Gala Fundraiser. It was a great event put together by some greatpeople. Mark your calendars for March 13, 2017 for our Padre Serra St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament at LasPosas Country Club. Watch for more information even if you are not a golfer!
We are also very pleased to invite you to a FREE NEW YEAR’S EVE celebration this year. It is a potluck sobring your favorite dish to share. We will have a cash bar for beverages and the parish will furnish freechampagne to toast the New Year. Music and dancing and other enjoyment … for the whole family. The purposeof this year’s New Year’s party is fellowship not fundraising, so come, bring friends and family, and enjoy anaffordable evening of fun and friends. More information to follow so watch the bulletin and our website.
As the calendar year draws to a close I just want to remind you that the parish staff is here for you. Got aquestion? Have a suggestion? Even a complaint? We have a very dedicated staff and a pastoral team that workshard on your behalf every day of the year. How can we help you?
So for the fourth year I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filledwith blessings.
Siempre Adelante,
Alan LienParish Business Manager
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Families
Padre SerraChristmas Gift IdeasName tags $10, watertumblers $10, polosmen’s and women’s$25, Mass books forchildren $5 (great forstockings!). Allavailable in the parish office.
Children
Stay and Play!! ~ Every SundayMiss Nicole will lovingly care for your little one (1236 months)while you go to Mass. This no cost service is available at 9:00amand 11:00am in San Juan Bautista room on the right side of thecourtyard. Stop by and see all the toys and fun and meet Nicole. Youare welcome to stay to be sure your toddler is settled in.Please note: Nicole will honor Christmas and New Year’s holidays,no Stay and Play, all tots come to church!
Little Church ~ December 11 and 18Sunday preschool and kindergarten during the 9:00am and 11:00ammasses. Great activities, prayers, friends, songs and fun. Info: [email protected] or stop by to register your child as soon as theyturn age 3.
Spark! ~ December 12 and 14Centers meet this week! Children will learn about getting ready forJesus and intercessory prayer ... praying on behalf of others.Children will learn that people who love and follow Jesus give giftsto remember the true "Gift" which is Jesus.
Three:Sixteen ~ December 14Middle School Ministry! Kids will learn about the annunciation toSt. Joseph, make gingerbread houses and enjoy hot cocoa. 6:308:00pm.
Adults
How are you doing with the Advent Conspiracy?Today we focus on giving more … of ourselves and our time. It’s notabout the gifts. It’s all about relationship with those we love andthose whom God calls us to serve.
Career Transition Ministry ~ December 12We help those who are unemployed and underemployed focus theirjob search, improve resume and interview skills, network. Meets 2ndMonday 7:008:00pm. Steven [email protected].
Serra Seniors Christmas Luncheon ~ December15All adults 55+ are invited this Thursday from 11:00am 2:00pm inthe Serra Center to enjoy a delicious meal by CommandPerformance, entertainment by Danny D and lots of beautiful auctionbaskets. Tickets: Liz 3890733, Bob 4795416.
Bereavement Support Group ~ December 15We offer support to those who have lost a loved one. Meets 1st & 3rdThursday, 9:00am. Betty BrightMartinez, [email protected],4820156.
Largest Catholic Gathering in America! ~ February 2426Los Angeles Congress in Anaheim! If you’ve never been, treatyourself to one day or all three. It’s a spiritual shot in the arm. Checkout http://www.recongress.org/2017/guidebook.htm for speakers,workshops and liturgies.We are happy to host a hospitality suite at the Hilton. This gatheringspace gives our parishioners the opportunity to connect, shareexperiences, eat and relax. If you’d like to help with this, [email protected] right away.
High School Teens
Confirmation Y1 ~ December 11Sunday Session, 11:00am to 2:00pm.
4:12 (pronounced four one two) ~ December 14Youth Ministry, Wednesdays, 7:009:00pm, San Juan Capistranoroom. Something new every week, except Brett ... he is old.Whatever happens, it could involve hot cocoa.
Mark Your Calendar: Padre Serra EventsPot Luck New Year’s Eve Party ~ December 31Ring in the New Year with Father Time and Father Patrick! Bringa favorite dish to share, decorate your table, and fill the SerraCenter with family and friends. There will be music, dancing, anohost bar and a room full of good cheer! What could be betterthan a FREE, Family Friendly, Pot Luck New Year’s Eve Party atPadre Serra with the entire Parish Community. Festivities begin at7:00pm. See you there! Information: [email protected], 4826417 Ext 348.
Bob Hurd & the Anawim Concert ~ January 7Enjoy this special concert benefitting Fr. Chris Ponnet andChaplain Ministry at downtown hospitals for people in need.Ministering to patients, their families and to hospital staff.
St. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance ~ February 11Bring your special someone to this wonderful evening!!Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus!!
St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament ~ March 13Save the date! Invite your friends!! Golfers and nongolfers!! Agreat day and evening at Las Posas Country Club.
Reflection questions for every gathering around any table.MT 11:211 ~ Jesus is the Messiah ~ John is the MessengerHow am I like John the humble messenger? How is my life pointingthe way to the Messiah for others?
Faith Sharing
Other Notes
Staff Takes a Holiday!! ~ Two fourday weekends!Please note the parish office will be closed on December 23. Pleasecome by and see us Monday through Thursday that week. We will beback on Tuesday, December 27. We are out again on December 30and return Tuesday, January 3. Prayers and Blessings!!
Neighboring Communal Reconciliation Services, 7:00pm:December 13 ~ St. Maximilian, Oak Park December 14 ~ St. Peter Claver, Simi
Pray for Our SickSonia Allan, Kathy Berger, Gloria Dickie, Alison Drenning, NickFolino, Tina Herford, Kevin Hernandez, Julio Limon, Linda Lynch,Mary Lyon, Bambi Moya, Ailish McAlorum, Margaret Pegg, JamesPurcell, Benita Ramirez, Michael Ann Rockenstein, Juan Sanchez,Arceli Sarino, Dorothy Simmons, Ellen Tyree & Connie Williams.(Names are refreshed monthly.)
Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of those who have diedrecently:Jesus Babauta, RIPBeloved father of Anita & Bill Green
Mass Intentions: Monthly schedules are available in theparish office, and www.padreserra.org and the QR code.
Our Prayer Life
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Married to a Catholic?Have you been attending church with your spouse, even raised yourchildren Catholic, but never took that step to inquire about becomingCatholic yourself? Perhaps you just want to learn more about yourspouse’s faith. We have a casual group for people in your situation.Contact Catherine Shadduck: [email protected] or (805)4826417ext 331.
Becoming Catholic ~ RCIA
Get the scoop from the friendly people in the courtyard. This week: Christmas Dinner & Concert tickets
See’s Candy for St. Vincent de PaulParish Paraphernalia!! Great gift ideas!
Next week: See’s Candy for St. Vincent de Paul
Ministry Matters: Discover, Engage, Enjoy
Our Giving —Time, Talent and Treasure
One Can Make a DifferenceRemember our friends and neighbors served by our food pantry. Allthe items you place in the boxes in church are taken over to ourcentralized storage at St. Mary’s Chapel on Sunday afternoon. EveryMonday food is bagged and distributed to families in need.
Special Collection ~ TodayRetirement Fund for ReligiousYour donation works for agingreligious. “I read that roughly 95percent of donations to theRetirement Fund for Religious aidsenior religious,” a donor writes.“That’s wonderful when we trulywant our donations to work.” Yourgift works for elderly religious byhelping to furnish medications,nursing care, and more. Pleasesupport this collection for this specialgroup of the faithful, they rely on us.Envelopes are in the Church lobby(Narthex).
Memorial & HonorariumGifts for Building Fund
In Loving Memory of John KingsleyArlene Gapastione
BBBMember
EXCELLENZPAINTING
Interior, Exterior, All PhasesAcoustic & Wallpaper Removal
Special QuoteFor Renters, Realtors
& ParishionersPedro Alatorre805-223-9384
Independent Capital Management, IncRich Frank, CFP ®Investment Advisor Representative*
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