ENTER DATE AND TITLE T DA AT R NTE E L TE AND TIT E DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND 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 Baptisms Congratulations and welcome to our Catholic Christian faith through Baptism: Janelle Sophia Nava Daughter of Victor Nava & Rosa Cortez Sophia Centeno Vaiz Daughter of Michael & Erashel Vaiz Amelia Mary Pham Daughter of Tan & Mary Ann Pham Kenziel Blythe Castro Tolopia Daughter of Knievelmay Tolopia & Besel Domingo Reagan Olivia Webb Daughter of Mathew & Nicole Webb Aubree Irene Ambriz Daughter of Alejandro Ambriz & Frances Martinez Ariana M. Ayala Daughter of Nathan Ayala & Jenny Ramos Nathan Steven Ayala Son of Nathan Ayala & Jenny Ramos Kai Joseph Coble Son of Corey & Leila Coble Juan Antonio Duarte Jr. Son of Juan & Imelda Duarte Kathryn Kennedy Eriksson Daughter of Ryan & Melissa Eriksson Ezekiel Romero Son of Giovanni Romero & Desireen Morales Bianca Sophia Gomez Daughter of Manuel & Yvette Gomez Nicholas Elijah Gomez Son of Manuel and Yvette Gomez Haylee Marie Lajoie Daughter of Timothy & Heather Lajoie Madisyn Ann Lajoie Daughter of Timothy & Heather Lajoie Liliana Carmen Sanchez Daughter of Luis & Amanda Sanchez Oliver Scott Sanford Daughter Paul & Danielle Sanford Declan Sean Glenn Singleton Son of Thomas & Abigail Singleton
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ENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EDECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND 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
Baptisms
Congratulations and welcome to our Catholic Christian faiththrough Baptism:
Janelle Sophia Nava Daughter of Victor Nava & Rosa CortezSophia Centeno Vaiz Daughter of Michael & Erashel VaizAmelia Mary Pham Daughter of Tan & Mary Ann PhamKenziel Blythe Castro Tolopia Daughter of Knievelmay Tolopia & Besel DomingoReagan Olivia Webb Daughter of Mathew & Nicole WebbAubree Irene Ambriz Daughter of Alejandro Ambriz & Frances MartinezAriana M. Ayala Daughter of Nathan Ayala & Jenny RamosNathan Steven Ayala Son of Nathan Ayala & Jenny RamosKai Joseph Coble Son of Corey & Leila CobleJuan Antonio Duarte Jr. Son of Juan & Imelda DuarteKathryn Kennedy Eriksson Daughter of Ryan & Melissa ErikssonEzekiel Romero Son of Giovanni Romero & Desireen MoralesBianca Sophia Gomez Daughter of Manuel & Yvette GomezNicholas Elijah Gomez Son of Manuel and Yvette GomezHaylee Marie Lajoie Daughter of Timothy & Heather LajoieMadisyn Ann Lajoie Daughter of Timothy & Heather LajoieLiliana Carmen Sanchez Daughter of Luis & Amanda SanchezOliver Scott Sanford Daughter Paul & Danielle SanfordDeclan Sean Glenn Singleton Son of Thomas & Abigail Singleton
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Walk By Your Light
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Angel Tag Gifts Due Next Sunday by 9:00am
Thanks to all who have purchased agift for a child or senior. It’s not toolate to participate. Simply select anAngel tag from the Christmas treesin church. Buy at least one of theitems listed on the back and attachthe Angel Tag firmly to the outsideof the wrapped package.
Return the gift by 9:00am nextSunday, December 11. All gifts will
be on their way to the kids in need by noon on thatSunday. It is difficult to get any gifts to the children ifthey are brought in after this time. Thank you inadvance for your loving support. Questions: Geralyn at491-2602.
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For the better
Today’s gospel really calls us to the mat, doesn’t it? John the Baptist tells us we need to repent our ways if wewant to live in the kingdom of heaven. The weekly liturgy preparation resource, Living Liturgy, says thatrepentance is essentially to “change one’s mind.” When we change our mind, we conform to God’s will, not ourown. And when we conform to God’s way, our lives are changed … for the better.
This season of Advent offers us the opportunity to kick start the journey or renew ourselves in this process. ThisAdvent we offer two ways to meditate and reflect how we’re doing, what we need to change and discover whatcan be.
The Little Blue Book is our companion this Advent. In just six minutes a day, we will read a short passage fromLuke’s infancy narrative then meditate on what God is saying to us through those words. I find this prayer exerciseto be quite simple but so incredibly powerful. There’s always a little nugget of wisdom, an epiphany or thoughtthat arises and gives me something to meditate on. It can change your day and change your life … for the better.
The Christmas story is a story of love, hope, redemption and relationship. So, what happened? How did it turn intostuff, stress and debt? Along the way the best story in the world has become a story of what’s on sale. The AdventConspiracy challenges us to rethink Christmas and how we understand and celebrate it. It’s an opportunity to turnour focus away from the trappings of our consumer culture toward God’s way. When we reflect on the four tenetsof the Advent Conspiracy, we can change our minds and our lives … for the better. I challenge you to think abouthow you can worship fully, spend less, give more and love all this Advent and Christmas:
Worship fully – this means just what it says, in the midst of all the wonderful and the awful distractions of theseason we want to remain focused on Jesus, and sincere worship of Jesus and the Father.Spend less – it isn’t a call to stop giving gifts; it’s a call to stop spending money on gifts we won’t remember inless than a year. By spending wisely on gifts we free ourselves from the anxiety associated with debt so we cantake in the season with a full heart.Give more – this is all about the gift of time and presence to the people we care about … so much more importantthan giving more stuff.Love all – if Advent and Christmas are boiled down to their essence, the invitation is to love all, especially ourneighbor in need. By spending just a little less on gifts we free up our resources to love as Jesus loves by giving tothose who really need help.
Little Books and Advent Conspiracy booklets are available in the church lobby today!
Let’s conspire this Advent to change the way we celebrate Christmas and journey together to prepare ourhearts, minds and lives to make room for Jesus!
Siempre Adelante,
Teresa RunyonFaith Life Minister
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High School Teens
4:12 (pronounced four one two) ~ December 7 and 14Youth Ministry, Wednesdays, 7:009:00pm, San Juan Capistranoroom. Something new every week, except Brett … he is old.
Confirmation Y1 ~ December 4 and 11Sunday Session, 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Families
Padre Serra Christmas Gift IdeasName tags $10, water tumblers $10, polos men’s and women’s $25,Mass books for children $5 (great for stockings!). All available in theparish office.
In the Community
Worldwide Candle Lighting ~ December 11Ventura County Compassionate Friends is hosting this nondenominational memorial service to remember all children who havedied. To attend and remember your child in the program and slideshow, please contact Janice Anderson (805) 5797065,[email protected] by December 6.
No Room at the Inn ~ TodayEnjoy hundreds of Nativity setsfrom around the world on displayat St. Jude’s and help the homelessin Ventura County. Bring the kidsto experience the interactive children’s corner! 10:00am5:30pm.$5/adults and $1/kids. 32032 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village.www.noroom.org.
Children
Stay and Play!! ~ Every SundayMiss Nicole will lovingly care for your little one (1236 months) in‘Stay and Play’ while you go to Mass. This no cost service isavailable during the 9:00am and 11:00am masses in San JuanBautista room on the right side of the courtyard. Stop by and see allthe toys and fun and meet Nicole. You are welcome to stay to be sureyour 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 4, 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 5 and 7Centers meet this week! Children will be learning about John theBaptist and participate in Disciple Power by donating a can of foodto people in need.
Three:Sixteen ~ December 7 and 14Middle School Ministry! Kids will learn about John the Baptist andplay Old Testament’s Got Talent: Esther. 6:308:00pm.
Adults
Little Books ~ Get one Today!Available in the church narthex (lobby). Have a prayerful, peacefulAdvent.
2017 Calendars ~ Church narthex (lobby)
Communal Reconciliation Service ~ December 7Make plans for our parish service and individual confessions,7:00pm in the church. Stay for some refreshments afterwards in thecourtyard.
See’s Candy ~ Next weekendProceeds benefit our Christian outreachministry, St. Vincent de Paul, whoassists our sisters and brothers in needwith funds and resources to survive thenight or the next meal. This time ofyear only increases these challenges.Your purchase will help someone inneed!
Largest Catholic Gathering in America!Mark your calendars now for the Los Angeles Congress in AnaheimFebruary 2426, 2017! Three days of inspiring talks and liturgies. Weare happy to host again a hospitality suite at the Hilton. Thisgathering space gives our parishioners the opportunity to connect,share experiences, eat and relax. If you’d like to help with this,contact [email protected].
Homily RecordingsDid you know that we record Fr. Patrick’s Sunday homilies? If youmissed a Sunday or just want to hear it again, visit:www.padreserra.org – I want to grow – podcasts.
Reflection questions for every gathering around any table.Matthew 3:112 ~ God’s kingdom is at hand — it is here.What in my life must I repent in order to live God’s will? How willothers witness this in me?
Faith Sharing
Communal Reconciliation Service ~ December 7This is the best and easiest way to talk with a priest beforeChristmas. Come to church, 7:00pm. Refreshments in the courtyardfollowing.Neighboring Communal Reconciliation Services, 7:00pm:November 28 ~ St. Jude, Westlake December 5 ~ St. Julie, Newbury ParkDecember 13 ~ St. Maximilian, Oak Park December 14 ~ St. Peter Claver, SimiHoly Day of Obligation ~ December 8The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is the day we celebrate theBlessed Virgin Mary who was born free from original sin. This isfitting for the Mother of Jesus! Mass 8:00am and 7:00pm.Pray for Our SickSonia Allan, Kathy Berger, Annie Beyer, Kayla Brenner, AlisonDrenning, Nick Folino, Tina Herford, Kevin Hernandez, MontieKainz, Mary Lyon, Bambi Moya, Ailish McAlorum, Faith Parducho,James Purcell, Benita Ramirez, Michael Ann Rockenstein, JuanSanchez, Arceli Sarino, Dorothy Simmons, Elisabeth Saleta, EllenTyree, Patti Vega, Connie Williams & Joseph Yoker. (Names arerefreshed monthly.)Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of those who have diedrecently:Carmen Chiarenza, RIPRobert Wolters, RIPBeloved brother of Diana & Luc Papillon
May they enjoy peace in their life with Christ Jesus.Prayer OpportunitiesDaily Readings: www.usccb.orgMorning Prayer: Monday – Friday 7:45am, ChurchRosary: Monday – Friday 8:30am, ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30pm, ChurchCentering Prayer: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Brides RoomAdoration: First Fridays 2:00pm7:00pm, ChapelPrayer Chain: prayers anytimeBette 4820067 [email protected] 4822617 [email protected]
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 are starting a casual group for people in yoursituation. 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
Poinsettias for Life Centers Concern America CraftsWomen’s Retreat registration
Next week: Christmas Dinner & Concert ticketsSee’s Candy for St. Vincent de Paul
Ministry Matters: Discover, Engage, Enjoy
Our Giving —Time, Talent and Treasure
Protect the Children
Bruises: Accidental or Suspicious?Many children play hard and can suffer bruises or injuries quitenaturally. Occasionally, it may be hard to tell whether an injury is aresult of roughhousing or abusive treatment. Most accidental bruisesare in common locations – knees, elbows, and foreheads. Bycontrast, bruises on a child’s neck or back could indicatemistreatment. Kids should be allowed to explore and learn theirlimits and get bruises. Suspicious bruises are warning signs thatshould not be ignored. Ask kids, “how did you get that bruise?” Forthe full VIRTUS® article “Accidental vs. Suspicious Bruising,”email jvienna@laarchdiocese.org.
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 ~ December 10 and 11Retirement Fund for ReligiousYour donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aid seniorreligious,” a donor writes. “That’s wonderful when we truly want ourdonations to work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by helpingto furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please support nextweek’s collection for this special group of the faithful, they rely onus. Envelopes are in the Church lobby (Narthex).
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