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July 27, 2014 — Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Padre Serra ParishPadre Serra ParishPadre Serra ParishPadre
Serra ParishEncounter Jesus, Be DisciplesEncounter Jesus, Be
Disciples
Padre Serra Church & OfficeFr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor
5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482-6417 • FAX: (805)
987-8100E-mail [email protected]
LiturgiesSaturday 5:00pmSunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00amMonday -
Friday 8:00am
Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturday 4:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel HoursSunday - Friday 8:00am -
9:00pmSaturday 3:00pm - 9:00pmFirst Friday Adoration 2:00pm -
7:00pm
Summer Office HoursMonday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pmSunday 8:00am
- 1:00pmAfter Hours Emergency (805) 512-3208
Serra Center Rentalwww.serra-center.org
St. Mary Magdalen School, K-82534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo,
93010(805) 482-2611 www.smms.pvt.k12.ca.us
Congratulations and welcome to thePadre Serra Parish Community
through Baptism:
Chiara Joy VeltriDaughter of Michael & Marisa Veltri
Kailyn Rose CanoDaughter of Fernando Cano & Lisa Quirino
Jara
Arianah Jazmin SilvaDaughter of Jose Silva & Vanessa
Aldana
Andrew Brody Aguirre ThombsSon of Michael Thombs & Inez
Aguirre
Roman Isaac VacaSon of Ramiro & Shari Vaca
Sophia Annalise ArzabalDaughter of Robert & Cynthia
Arzabal
Francine Ortiz GarciaDaughter of Francisco & Angelina
Garcia
Isabella Marie GarciaDaughter of Francisco & Angelina
Garcia
Cole Jameson LucasSon of Brian & Laura Lucas
Wesley Michael LucasSon of Brian & Laura Lucas
Jason Anthony Aguirre Jr.Son of Jason Aguirre & Avita
Escamilla
Caleb Kalani Arboleda CayabyabSon of Ron & Olivia
Cayabyab
Sawyer Matthew CresswellSon of Warren & Janice Cresswell
Charlotte Olivia DaviesDaughter of William & Tobi Davies
Isabella Rose GarciaDaughter of Adrian & Elizabeth
Garcia
Neila Karla HernandezDaughter of Richard Hernandez & Asusena
Mejia
William Michael LuceroSon of Brandon & Jacqueline Lucero
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A PRAISE & WORSHIP CONCERTThursday August 14th
7:30 PM
FeaturingJosh Ditto Stephanie Gonzales Andrew Alandy
Gabi Ditto Justin Ramos
With Guest ArtistsBriana Brooks & Harrison Crenshaw
Donations accepted; proceeds will benefit PSP Youth Ministry
Presents…
“God’s Not Dead” Starring Shane Harper & Kevin Sorbo as a
college student & his professor debate the existence of God and
discover the meaning of faith & redemption.
Tuesday, August 12 6:30pm Serra Center doors open 6:45pm Film
begins Popcorn and cold drinks will be served!
Child care will be provided. Please RSVP for both the event
& child care: [email protected].
Sponsored by the Padre Serra Parish Adult Faith Formation
Team
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Our courtyard is magical on a summer evening! Join us after the
5:00pm Mass for an evening of fellowship for adults and families.
Adults will enjoy appetizers, wine tasting, and music in the
courtyard, while kids can hang out together for pizza and games in
the Serra Center. Tickets available in the Ministry Corner on Aug
2-3, 9-10.
Sponsored by the Women’s & Men’s Ministries
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If Solomon Could Dream, So Can I
It’s hard not to be impressed with Solomon’s response to God’s
invitation to request his heart’sdesire. I’d like to think that I
would ask for something worthy like wisdom. My dreams though,
areusually a bit more concrete and God hasn’t offered me Solomon’s
choice. He has given me you toconsult. Maybe providing you with
some of my aspirations for Padre Serra will help them to come
true?
I wish that parents could come for meetings and not have to
worry about their children. We needa children’s playground with a
fun jungle gym for them to climb on, with safe buffered
flooringunderneath. It would need to be well-lit, walled and gated
so that security wouldn’t be a concern.
People have told me that they’ve lived in Camarillo for a couple
of years before they figured outthere was a Catholic church on
Upland Road. I wish that people driving by knew that we were
here,behind the beautiful forest of trees that makes our parking
lot one of, if not the most beautiful in thecity. Even if you know
there is a sign saying “Padre Serra Parish,” it’s very hard to find
it. I’ve seenelectric signs that would not only announce our
presence, but be able to give reminders to thecommunity about
retreats, picnics, speakers and the like. Initial investigations
suggest that the electricsign itself, before structures or wiring
is considered, runs about $20,000. I’m dreaming big here.
I notice that whenever we open up space for young people, they
fill it. I very much wish that ouryouth minister, Brett, had a
place close to his office that was comfortable and dedicated to
providing asafe, fun haven for the young people of Camarillo. It
would need to be big enough that 40, 60 or 100young folk could
gather for meaningful discussions and learning about the Lord … or
just relax withsome foosball. Now that we have the Serra Center for
large gatherings, the Capistrano room seems likean obvious place,
especially since Brett’s office is right off the room. I dream of a
time that theCapistrano rooms could be dedicated to youth … but
they are needed for our two choirs, which leadsme to my next
wish…
On a weekly basis, chairs are set up and taken down on Tuesdays
for the 11:00am choir, and thenagain on Thursdays for the 9:00am
choir. Music binders are carted back and forth between storage,
theCapistrano rooms and the church,. It would be lovely if we
didn’t need to put as much time into theseperipheral efforts as we
do. This leads me to wish for a choir room, behind the church
building andattached to it on the Northwest corner, adjacent to the
parking lot, off to the far side of the prayergarden. In this room
the choir’s chairs would always be set up, their music could be
kept for them,handy for both practice and Mass, acoustics could be
madeoptimal for their practice, and they could have a
quickrehearsal adjacent to the church on Sunday mornings
beforeMass. This would serve both the needs of the choirs and free
upthe Capistrano room for extended youth opportunities.
Iparticularly love this dream.
Do you have room in your hearts for any of thesedreams. Any way
we can make them come true?
Siempre adelante!
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Justin Ramos and Friends in Concert ~ August 14 An awesome
concert for everyone!! Splendid Noise right here in theSerra
Center, 7:30pm. Free, donations accepted. Proceeds benefitYouth
Ministry. See page 2 for more info!
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ August 15"She died as
she had lived, entirely detached from the things of theworld; she
died in the certainty of eternal glory." -St. AlphonsusLiguori.
Join us in celebrating our mother Mary on this beautifulholy day of
obligation for Mass at 8:00am or 7:00pm.
New Parish Logo Shirts!Beautiful shirts are available in both
polo $25, and crew neck $15,with our new design. Contact
[email protected] in the parishoffice.
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Teens ~ High School
FamiliesAdults
Coffee Bean Monday ~ July 28Meet Brett Becker on the patio at
the Coffee Bean on Arneill Roadevery Monday in July and August at
3:00pm.
Peer Leaders Meet ~ July 29For Confirmed high school teens; even
if you have not signed up.Contact [email protected] for when and
where.
Adoration Night ~ July 31Bring a friend to this prayerful,
uplifting, spirit-driven evening. SJCRoom, 7:00-8:30pm.
L.I.F.E. Lock-In ~ August 8Twelve-hour Lock-In with friends!!
Bring $5 for snacks, games anda pillow. Dress comfortably! 8:00pm
Friday to 8:00am Saturday,Serra Center.
Splendid Noise in Concert ~ August 14The infamous Splendid Noise
making an appearance in the SerraCenter, 7:30pm. Bring your
friends!! See page 2 for more info.
Trips to St. Francis Center ~ August 7 and 12Youth Ministry is
planning two immersion trips to an impoverishedarea of downtown Los
Angeles where we will help our friends at St.Francis Center soup
kitchen serve food to those in need. Space islimited, so our trip
is “first come, first to serve.” To sign-up or formore information,
please email Brett at [email protected]
Social Media ~ Stay Informed!Look for details on these and all
summer activities all July andAugust.Instagram handle:
@padreserrayouthFacebook page: LIFEpadreserra
What is Faith Formation?One hundred years ago it was known as
CCD, Confraternity ofChristian Doctrine. A few decades back CCD
became ReligiousEducation and later morphed into the term Faith
Formation. FaithFormation is instruction in the Catholic faith for
children and theirparents. At Padre Serra, Faith Formation is about
growing inrelationship with God through Jesus; growing in
relationship witheach other, peers, other families and people in
need; growing anemotional and intellectual connection with the
beauty and richnessof our Catholic faith teachings and traditions
given to us by Jesussuch that we seek to live a Christian
life-style; and finally, growing adeeper sense of confidence,
integrity and love of ourselves tobecome the person that God made
us to be. We do this in a variety ofage-appropriate ways from
pre-school through high school. Lastyear, 648 children and teens
were ministered to by 100 faithfulvolunteers every week after
school. Join the movement!!
Faith Formation Registration ~ Due July 31 for
early-birddiscountFun, Faith and Fellowship! Make friends and grow
in your faith.Learn about our Catholic teachings, prayers and faith
traditions.Something for everyone, pre-school through high school!
Adultstoo!! One out of five parents help lead and have a great time
too.You have got to be a part of this. We even have Saturday
sessions forgrades 1-5!! Sign up today!!
Registration is open! This is where it happens!Children and
teens grow in faith and their Catholic identity.Every year
pre-school through high school, plus familyactivities!Sign-up by
July 31 for early-bird rates and best selection:www.padreserra.org,
I Want to Learn
Sign up for:✔Mass Time Stay and Play (toddlers)
A free ministry for parents!!
✔ Little Church (preschool)Bible stories, crafts, songs,
friends!
✔ Grades 1 through 5Gospel based learning and fun!
✔Middle School MinistryGospel, games and grace!
✔ First Communion and ReconciliationEncounter Jesus in the
sacraments
✔ LIFE: High School MinistrySpiritual, serious, social
✔ ConfirmationEncounter Jesus, discover self
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Five
Children
Mass Time Stay and Play ~ Every Sunday!Drop by and meet Miss
Nicole. See all the toys and books we havefor toddlers!! Nicole
will lovingly care for your tot while you go toMass. Stay and Play
so you can pray is in the 4th room on the rightin the courtyard
during the 9:00 and 11:00am masses, no cost. Youare welcome to stay
to be sure your little one is settled in.
Little Church ~ August 10 and 24Little Church summer sessions
during the 11:00am mass every otherSunday for pre-school children
age 3 through kindergarten. You arewelcome to bring your child and
experience a session. It is superfun!
Faith Sharing
Come and See ~ Summer ScheduleAre you interested in learning
aboutthe Catholic faith? Come to ourcasual, no-pressure
InquiryMeetings, 7:30-9:00pm, San MiguelRoom (Serra Center). We
view aDVD followed by time for questionsand discussion.
Refreshments at7:15pm.Aug 12: “Jesus, the Christ” abeautiful
presentation on the life of Jesus.Aug 26: To be determined based on
your questions and interests!Contact Catherine Shadduck at 482-6417
ext 331 [email protected]
Becoming Catholic
Gospel reflection question for small faith sharing groups,
families,and gatheringsMatthew 13:44-52The kingdom of God is a
treasure beyond priceToday’s gospel reminds me that God’s kingdom
is worth sacrifice.What do I need to sacrifice in order to follow
God in my own life?Why am I willing to make that sacrifice?
Pray for Our SickSister Rita Angerman, Margarita Castro Borjas,
Eduardo Diaz, AlanDikes, Caitlyn Felner, Josephine A. Garcia,
Stephen Greeley, CarolHernandez, Chris Lawrence, Don Needham, Hank
Ornelaz, CamillaPicard, David Reese, Ed Soczek and Connie Williams.
(Names arerefreshed monthly.)
Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of
those who have diedrecently:Joanne Caputo, RIPMay she enjoy peace
in her new life with Christ Jesus.
Prayer OpportunitiesAdoration: First Fridays 2:00pm-7:00pm,
ChapelCentering Prayer: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Brides RmDaily Readings:
www.usccb.orgMorning Prayer: Monday – Friday 7:45am, ChurchRosary:
Monday – Friday 8:30am, ChurchPrayer Chain: offers prayers and
support anytime.Contact Dorothy Brotea 388-0041, Bette Church
482-0067
Mass Intentions: www.padreserra.org or
Our Prayer Life
Mission AppealThe Most Rev. Arulappan Amalraj, bishop of
Ootacamund, India,will be visiting our parish on the weekend of
August 2 and 3.The overview and mission work of the diocese of
Ootacamund:The diocese Ootacamund (referred to as “Ooty”) is
located in thesouthern part of India, close to the tip of the
country. The totalpopulation of the diocese is 1.6 million, but the
Catholic populationis only 85,000. The rest of the population is
predominately Hindu.The total number of priests is 128 for 64
parishes. Most of theparishes are located in rural and mission
areas, and totally depend onthe subsidy from the diocese to
survive. The mission of the diocese is focused on building the
Kingdom ofGod in spiritual and social dimensions. Most people eke
out a livingon wages of $2.50 a day as farmers who work in tea
estates and otherfarm lands. The diocese is plagued by high rates
of illiteracy, povertyand unemployment. We are trying to lift up
the most vulnerable inour society. The difficult conditions here
hit children the hardest.They either leave school to work with
their parents to support thefamilies or stay behind to continue
their education, where theybecome “semi-orphans.” With no one to
care for them, they turn tothe Church/diocese for support. There
are currently seven orphanages for 600 children. To meet theneeds
of the “semi-orphans” and other orphan children, the OotyDiocese
makes education at all levels a priority. The annual cost
foreducating an orphan is $250, which includes food and clothing.
Ourmission appeal in your parish will help us to meet the needs of
thepoorest of the poor in my diocese of Ooty. Your missionary zeal
and generous support will be appreciatedprofoundly by the diocese
of Ootacamund, India. I assure you of my prayers,With best wishes
and blessings,+ Bishop A. Amalraj
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeJesus said the kingdom of
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like a treasure buried in a field.Use the grid to finish drawing
the treasure chest.
When you are done write your name on it.Let it help remind you
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