ENTER DATE AND TITLE T DA AT R NTE E L TE AND TIT E MAY 29, 2016 THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST 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 www.serra-center.org St. Mary Magdalen School, TK-8 2534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 93010 (805) 482-2611 www.smmschool.net Scouts Receive Religious Emblem Awards Archbishop Gomez celebrated a special mass on May 15 where he also presented awards to more than 100 scouts including Padre Serra boys. Andrew Tong and Ryan Hill received the Ad Altare Dei award. Fermin Melendez Jr. and Guillermo Melendez received both the Pope Pius XII Award and the Chi Rho award. The Chi Rho is a special recognition for boys who have earned all 4 Catholic Religious awards – the Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII. Congratulations!
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ENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EMAY 29, 2016 THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
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
Scouts Receive Religious Emblem AwardsArchbishop Gomez celebrated a special mass on May 15 where he alsopresented awards to more than 100 scouts including Padre Serra boys.Andrew Tong and Ryan Hill received the Ad Altare Dei award. FerminMelendez Jr. and Guillermo Melendez received both the Pope Pius XIIAward and the Chi Rho award. The Chi Rho is a special recognition forboys who have earned all 4 Catholic Religious awards – the Light ofChrist, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII. Congratulations!
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Celebra ng our parish family! Annual Parish Picnic
Saturday, June 25 | 6:00-9:00pm Serra Center Lawn
Fun for all ages!
Bring your own picnic or enjoy gourmet food truck cuisine ~ games ~ live music ~ dancing
Pancake Breakfast ~ June 5Celebrate Sunday with a delicious breakfast!Our Boy Scout Troop is hosting an all-you-can-eatpancake breakfast fundraiser complete with rafflebaskets and silent auction! Menu: pancakes, sausage,fruit, juice, milk and coffee. $5 per person ~ $20 family offour or more. Proceeds help our young men attend BoyScout Summer Camp.
New! New! New!
Padre Serra ToastmastersMondays7:00-8:00pmSan Fernando room
Do you want to learn orimprove your communicationand leadership skills as aCatholic Christian, ministryleader, spouse, parent, friendand/or employee? Do you want to be able to getyour point across moreconcisely or be more effectivein meetings and in everydaylife?
Then Toastmasters is for you. This internationalorganization teaches public speaking and buildsleadership skills for everyday life. Learn more or comenext Monday: [email protected]. No meetingMay 30. See you June 6.
Blood Drive Sunday, June 58:00am - 12:15pm
♥ The need for blood donations is great as we head into thesummer months. Bring a friend and help patients in need. Eachdonation can save as many as three lives! ♥ Give the gift of life by donating blood! Schedule yourappointment: (800) 715-5699 or online at www.blood4life.org.
Children’s ministry at Padre Serra is rich and varied. Our whole community is blessed by the priority, loyalty andlove that our families place on formation in the faith, religious education and growing a servant heart. It is agrace and an inspiration to see the dedication of so many parents in ensuring that their children are alive in thespirit of the church.
We baptize about 175 babies a year. We average 20 toddlers in Stay and Play every Sunday. We all witness theforty plus children go off to Liturgy of the Word for children at both the 9:00am and 11:00am masses. Cherubsmusic is another whole contingent on Saturday mornings with about 20 enrolled. Children’s Choir and YouthChoir each boast about 36 members. Our phenomenal Altar Server Ministry is served by another 142 childrenand teens. Scouts, boys and girls combined, amounts to another 50 kids. Faith Formation at our parish is blessedby 600 children and teens enrolled who come to church every week after school. All those numbers of childrenaccompanied by their parents and siblings is a beautiful tapestry of family life.
Sundays at the parish give us a glimpse into this spirit. Families of all combinations come to church for mass ofcourse, and many of them stay, enjoying the outdoors, the beautiful weather, the fantastic hospitality and easy,sincere fellowship.
What is amazing is how little it takes to realize such great impact ... a place to sit, a few donuts, a smile. Not atall unlike five loaves and two fish. It didn’t take much to feed 5,000 men. A welcoming spirit, a sincere heart, alonging to grow closer to Jesus through our faith practices and fellowship with one another. It was true then inBethsaida when the crowds gathered to be close to him, and it is true today at Padre Serra in Camarillo. We are acrowd that gathers to be close to Jesus. It doesn’t take much, loaves and fish, bread and wine, donuts and coffee… to seek, to meet, to know, to grow, to love our Lord, our God.
Please watch the bulletin and Facebook for lots of opportunities to gather this summer. The high school teens aremeeting four times a week in July and early August, the amazing whole community picnic we have planned andawesome summer camp for children at the end of June, followed by Friday nights in the back yard for food andfun for families, singles, empty nesters and all our friends.
That is true beauty, the huge variety of activities and things that can touch different people in different ways atdifferent life stages. The Holy Spirit is here, alive in this place. It doesn’t takemuch, just a little time spent in fellowship and a longing to know, love andserve our great and awesome God.
Let’s pray that all may know God’s abundant love and grace through oursharing with many, just like the five loaves and two fish.
Happy Sabbath,
Eve CollierMinister for Children and Families
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High School TeensSummer Camp!! ~ June 27 – July 1Sign up for A Saintly Adventure and become a member of theextraordinary league of saints. Counselors: grades 9 through 12.Training required June 21 and 23. Best time ever! Go towww.padreserra.org/I Want to Learn for more info and forms or askMrs. Collier or Brett.
Children
Stay and Play ~ Every SundayDrop by, meet Miss Nicole and see all the toys and books we havefor toddlers!! Nicole will lovingly care for your little one while yougo to Mass. Stay and Play is in the fourth room on the right in thecourtyard during the 9:00 and 11:00am masses, no cost. You arewelcome to stay to be sure your little one is settled in.
Faith Formation Registration ~ Now OpenRegistration forms are available in the parish office and onlinewww.padreserra.org/I Want to Learn. Families receive a special $20discount when completed packets are received before July 1.
Summer Camp!! ~ June 27 – July 1Sign up for A Saintly Adventure and become a member of theextraordinary league of saints. Campers: grades 1 through 6. Jr.Counselors: grades 7 and 8. Go to www.padreserra.org/I Want toLearn for more info and forms or ask Eve, Christine, Mary orBritney!!
Adults
Seniors Adaptive Exercise Class ~ Wednesdays All seniors are invited to a weekly adaptive exercise class led onWednesdays 8:459:30am in the Santa Barbara room.
Meditative Movement ~ TuesdaysWomen and men of any age are invited to join instructor SheilaMontgomery for Tai Chi Tuesdays, 1:30pm in the Serra Center. $5donation/class.
Career Transition Ministry ~ June 1We help the unemployed and underemployed focus their job search,improve resume and interview skills, network. Meets 1st Wednesday,7:008:00pm, San Miguel room. Steven [email protected].
Bereavement Support Group ~ June 2We offer support to those who have lost a loved one. Meets 1st & 3rdThursday, 9:00am. Julia Snell 4826596,[email protected].
First Friday Adoration ~ June 3Come spend some time with our Lord between 2:007:00pm in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel. To commit to one hour, [email protected].
Serra Seniors Luncheon ~ June 15Enjoy a delicious catered lunch, entertainment by Bruce Colell andthe magic of Paul Dwork and more 11:00am2:00pm, Serra Center.
Families
Pancake Breakfast ~ June 5Come before or after mass. See page 2 for the delicious details!
Taco Tuesdays ~ June 7 and 21Bring your friends and neighbors, 5:30 to 7:30pm, to enjoy tacos anda whole lot more from Maria’s Kitchen Taco Truck every first andthird Tuesday. Enjoy the beautiful courtyard!
St. Mary Magdalen School talent show!: Super fun evening withabout 240 enjoying the Godgiven gifts of these talented kids.
Children's choir celebrated their graduating eighth graders. Weall look forward to seeing them in our Youth Choir.
All people 55 and older are welcome. $25 per person. Donna Lovato,3830074, [email protected] or Ministry Corner next weekend.
Responsible VotingIt’s our duty as Catholics to vote and participate in the civic life ofour community and country. Our bishops offer resources and tools toassist us in forming our conscience when deciding on candidates andballot issues. One such teaching tool, Faithful Citizenship, and othersare available to help you prepare for the primary and Novemberelections: www.padreserra.org, www.usccb.org, www.cacatholic.org.
Reflection questions for every gathering around any table.May 29, 2016 ~ Service to othersJesus said to the apostles, “Give them some food.”What is Jesus saying to me when he says these words?
Faith Sharing
On the fountain side of the courtyard ... friendly, helpful people!This Week: Pancake Breakfast ticketsNext week: RAIN Transitional Living
Serra Seniors Luncheon Tickets
Ministry Corner: Discover, Engage, Enjoy
Pray for Our SickMimi Allman, Tanya Baxter, Lisa Caulfield, Katie Ceurvorst, SylviaChang, Michael John Dilley, Mary Pat Flood, Chris Florez, KevinFitzpatrick, Ethel Foy, Jack Holmes, Jane Jaubert, Don Johnson,Caylee Klink, Patty Leebern, Marilyn Lippel, Ailish McAlorum, DanMcGourty, Michella Ortega, Savannah Rios, Michael AnnRockenstein, Arceli Sarino, Forrest Sickler, Dorothy Simmons &Connie Williams. (Names are refreshed monthly.)
Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of those who have diedrecently:Francis Catalano Sr., RIPBeloved husband of Angela Catalano
James Kirkpatrick, RIPBeloved father of Corinne Chan
Harold Rischman, RIPBeloved grandfather of Jim Nichols and David Nichols
Sotera Santos, RIPMay they enjoy peace in their life with Christ Jesus.
Prayer OpportunitiesOur Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30pm, ChurchAdoration: First Fridays 2:00pm7:00pm, ChapelCentering Prayer: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Brides RoomDaily Readings: www.usccb.orgMorning Prayer: Monday – Friday 7:45am, ChurchRosary: Monday – Friday 8:30am, ChurchPrayer Chain: offers prayers and support anytime.Contact Dorothy Brotea 3880041 orBette Church 4820067
Mass Intentions: Monthly schedules are availablein the parish office, and www.padreserra.org andvia the QR code at right.
Our Prayer Life
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Page 5
Come and SeeCurious about the Catholic Church? We have a group that meets onTuesday evenings to answer any questions you may have. Pleaseaccept this invitation to ‘come and see’ by emailing CatherineShadduck at [email protected] or call 4826417 x331.
Becoming Catholic
Our Giving —Time, Talent and Treasure
Special Collection ~ June 12Archdiocesan Priest Retirement FundThis fund provides for more than 100 retired priests in ourArchdiocese, many have no pension. This is our way to give backand say “thank you” to our priests who have given their life to serveus. Envelopes in the church narthex.
Sponsor a TeenOur Youth Minister Brett Becker is taking a group of 36 to All forGod, a huge Catholic retreat for older high school and young adultsin San Diego this summer. This authentically Catholic weekend is an“opportunity to encounter Jesus and see the beauty and truth of ourChurch.” The cost is $205 per person plus transportation. I wouldlove to be able to offset the cost for these hard working youngpeople and perhaps pay for transportation. If you would like to makea donation for this purpose please write “Youth Ministry retreat” inthe memo line of your check made out to Padre Serra. Thanks andBlessings, Eve Collier
In the Community
Memorial Day Mass ~ May 30Join Fr. Galo Espinoza at Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard at10:00am or Bishop Alexander Salazar at Assumption Cemetery inSimi Valley at 10:00am for mass.
Beginning Experience Retreat ~ June 35, 2016A retreat for those grieving the loss of a spouse through death,separation or divorce move from the darkness of grief into the lightof a new beginning. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Encino. Peg (818)7671007, [email protected],www.beginningexperience.org.
Other Notes
Office Closed ~ May 30Memorial Day observance in honor of our fallen brothers and sisters.
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