3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com 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 5:30 PM (1 st 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 & Benedic- tion 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 PASTOR REV. LEON HUTTON PAROCHIAL VICAR REV. ADALBERTO BLANCO PASTORAL ASSOCIATE DN DON HUNTLEY SEMINARIAN INTERN MIGUEL GODINEZ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: WEDNESDAY 9AM UNTIL SUNDAY 8AM 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 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time – January 29, 2017 “Alégrense y salten de contento, porque su premio será grande en los cielos”. Mateo 5:12a “Rejoice & be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” Matthew 5:12a
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
• Adoration & Benedic-tion 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
PASTOR REV. LEON HUTTON PAROCHIAL VICAR REV. ADALBERTO BLANCO PASTORAL ASSOCIATE DN DON HUNTLEY SEMINARIAN INTERN MIGUEL GODINEZ
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: WEDNESDAY 9AM UNTIL SUNDAY 8AM 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
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time – January 29, 2017
“Alégrense y salten de contento, porque su premio será grande en los cielos”.
Mateo 5:12a
“Rejoice & be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”
Matthew 5:12a
Reflexión Semanal
Benditos los que se regocijan en el Señor.
El papel de un buen maestro es impartir su sabiduría a sus alumnos para que ellos la entiendan y puedan crecer en sabiduría. En el Evangelio de Mateo, Jesús sube a la montaña, un lugar que significa la Revelación Divina, así como Moisés antes de Él, y se sienta en medio de sus discípulos como un buen Rabino. Así como Moisés subió al Monte Sinaí a recibir los 10 mandamientos, ahora Jesús da su primer discurso sobre la Nueva Ley de Bendiciones: Las Bienaventuranzas. Las Bienaventuranzas identifican dos cualidades asociadas con los discípulos que lo siguen. Les encomienda estas cualidades que deben ser exhibidas por ellos y que son la consolación que pueden recibir los que permanecen fieles. La verdadera felicidad es para los que abrazan la vida de Dios revelada por los que buscan el Reino del cielo. Benditos los pobres, los que lloran, los mansos y los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia. Para los que encuentran estas menciones y consolaciones, el Reino de Dios es de ellos. Las Bienaventuranzas llevan a los discípulos de Jesús a compartir Su acto final de amor y entrega personal que es la Cruz. Desde lo alto del monte somos invitados a compartir el gran misterio de amor desinteresado. Similarmente, el profeta Sofonías promete justicia para todos los que están dispuesto a buscar la humildad a la luz de su sufrimiento. En medio del gran sufrimiento que experimenta el pueblo de Israel por su infidelidad, Sofonías los llama a ser restos fieles de Israel. La carta
de san Pablo a los Corintios afirma esta invitación y el llamado a los discípulos de Jesús a regocijarse en su llamado. Ellos no son los poderosos ni los influyentes, sino personas ordinarias llamadas a ser extraordinarias por la gracia y el ejemplo de Cristo Jesús por medio de su “justicia, santificación y redención.” Con esto, nos regocijamos solo en el Señor y no en nuestro propio poder y autoridad.
Weekly Reflection
Blessed are those who boast in the Lord.
It is the role of a good teacher to impart knowledge to students so that they are able to understand and be able to grow in wisdom. In this Gospel of Matthew, Jesus ascends the mountain, a place that signifies Divine Rev-elation, like Moses did before Him and sits in the midst of his disciples like a good Rabbi. Just as Moses went up Mt. Sinai to receive the 10 commandments and now Je-sus delivers his first discourse on the New Law of Bless-edness: the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes identifying two qualities associated with the disciples that are to follow him. He commends those qualities that are to be exhibited by them and he identi-fies the consolation that can be received for those who remain faithful. True happiness is for those who embrace the life of God revealed for those who seek the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who are poor, those who mourn, those who are meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteous. For those who find these commen-dations and consolations, the Kingdom of God is theirs. The Beatitudes ultimately lead the disciples of Jesus to a share in His final act of love and self-surrender which is the Cross. From the mountain top we are invited to share in the great mystery of selfless loving. Similarly, the Prophet Zephaniah promises justice for those willing to seek humility in light of their suffering. In the midst of great suffering that the people of Jerusalem experienced because of their infidelity, Zephaniah calls them forth to be the faithful remnant of Israel. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians affirms this special invitation and call of the disciples of Jesus to rejoice in their call. They are not the well-born or the influen-tial, but ordinary people called to be extra-ordinary by the grace and example of Christ Jesus through “righteousness, sanctifi-cation, and redemption.” By this, we boast only in the Lord and not our own power and au-thority.
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Parish Life
Baptisms
Please pray for the recently baptized as they begin their journey in the
Body of Christ
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To list anniversary, please email [email protected] by 5pm the Friday of the week before you wish it pub-lished. 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.
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Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Jan 30 — Feb 05
Monday, January 30 6:30 The Lindsay Family (L) & Ernie & Mary Ann Lagimoniere (L) 8:00 Jenny Soriano (L) & Nora Conway (L)
Tuesday, January 31 6:30 Virginia Serrano (L) & Swafford Family (L) 8:00 Sheldon Humiston (D) & Jean Wadsworth (D)
Friday, February 03 6:30 Aurelio Mera (D) 8:00 Arthur Smith (D) & Phyllis Vandehei (D) 5:30 End to Abortion
Saturday, February 04 8:00 Kraig Keeler (D) 5:15 Dale Muegenburg (L) & Mary O’Connor (L)
Sunday, February 05 8:00 Rosie Pascua (D) & Robert D. Caruso (L) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 Dell Mercer (D) & Ed & Mary Ann Decaen (L) 12:30 Juan Mendel (D) Apolianda De Anda (D) 5:15 Spencer Turner (D) & Michella Ortega (D)
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline February 12th bulletin-due by 5pm February 3rd. Pulpit Announcement –February 5th Masses-Due by February 1st at 9am. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information.
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Directory
Our February dates – Feb. 22nd to Feb. 26th are filling up quickly so please schedule your appointment soon! We will offer ON-SITE sign-ups the weekend of Feb. 18th and 19th. Pets are welcome in the picture too! There are 3 convenient ways to sign-up: Visit our website at www.olaventura.com, call the rectory office at (805) 642-7966 or stop by the rectory office and we will sched-
ule you. If you have a loved one who is unable to come to a session, but wishes to be a part of the directory, please contact the office for our available options. Any questions, please ask for Andrea or Lauren when calling the front office at (805) 642-7966.
Blood Drive
Our blood drive is taking place this Sun-day, 1/29, from 9:00am-2:00pm in Mul-cahy Center. Please consider giving the gift of life! All donors will be treated to a slice of chocolate raspberry truffle cake. We are
thanking donors with a certificate for a free medi-um pizza at Pizza Man Dan’s! OLA School par-ents will also be credited with 1 parent service hour for donating. Walk- ins are welcome!
John & Kath-leen Behne 40 Years on January 22
John & Kathleen Quick 47 Years on January 17
Parish News
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Date Event See Page
January 29 Blood Drive 3
February 4-5 Together In Mission Commitment Weekend 4
Now thru Feb 13 University - Open registration continues 6
February 28 “Fat Tuesday” Dinner Dance sponsored by The Men’s Ministry (Co-ed!!) 6
Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish Office Hours
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
Wednesdays & Fridays closed from noon - 1pm
WELCOME!
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 encour-age 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 Friend-ship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966.
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Horario de la Oficina Parroquial
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 y viernes cerrados desde el mediodía - 1pm
BIENVENIDO!
Si nos visita o nos acompaña por primera vez, ¡nos da gusto que este aquí! Todos son bienvenidos a OLA y re-cibidos con amor. Si desea ser parte de nuestra parro-quia, le recomendamos que llene el Formulario de Regis-tración 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 lláme-nos al 642-7966.
Weekly Offerings
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For the month of January 2017 our parish budget calls for $21,484.16 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, Janu-ary 15, 2017 was $22,573.11. This collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facili-ty. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and automatic debit are available. Please visit www.olaventura.com.
Ofrenda Semanal
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de enero de 2017 nuestro presupuesto de la parroquia requiere $ 21,484.16 para ser donado semanalmente en la colección del domingo. La colección para el domingo 15 de enero de 2017 fue de $ 22,573.11. Esta colección no solo se usa para los gastos de operación cada semana, sino también para cualquier trabajo de reparación en curso, mejoras, etc. a nuestra instalación parroquial. Hay muchas maneras de contribuir; Tarjeta de crédito y débito automático están disponibles. Por favor visite www.olaventura.com.
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TIM Campaign Launch “Be the Light of Christ”
Next weekend, the Together in Mission annual appeal will launch. It’s a great opportunity to put your love into action. At all Masses we will hear from speakers that will tell us about the importance of sharing our gifts with oth-ers. For those of you that have made gifts in the past, be on the lookout for a special mailing from our Archdioce-san leaders asking you to renew your gift. Please mail in your gift directly to the TIM office to ensure that you’re counted among those that have answered this vital call. Our parish has been tasked with raising $114,700. Please prayerfully consider sharing the abundant gifts that God has shared with each of us.
Lanzamiento de la Campaña TIM "Sé la Luz de Cristo"
El próximo fin de semana, la apelación anual de TIM se lanzará. Vamos a escuchar a los oradores que nos dirán sobre la importancia de compartir nuestros dones con otros. Para aquellos de ustedes que han hecho regalos en el pasado, estar en la búsqueda de un correo especial de nuestros líderes Arquidiocesanos pidiendo que renovar su regalo. Envíe por correo su regalo directamente a la oficina de TIM para asegurarse de que se cuenta entre los que han respondido a esta llamada vital. Nuestra parroquia ha sido encargada de recaudar 114.700 dólares. Por favor considere en oración compartir los abundantes dones que Dios ha compartido con cada uno de nosotros.
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Our Lady of the Assumption School
Our Lady of the Assumption School will cele-brate Catholic Schools Week 1/29-2/4. The theme for Catholic Schools Week
is “CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: COMMUNITIES OF FAITH, KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE”, celebrating our school as a faith and learning community, Activities will include an Open House from 6 - 8:30 PM, Science Fair, service pro-jects, an In N Out Truck lunch and special thank yous to our teachers, staff and priests. New Student Applica-tions for the 2017-2018 School Year. Please invite any friends who are considering OLA School to visit our web-site and apply for admission online. Some grades will have a waiting list for next year. All applicants or parents interested in the school next year are encouraged to at-tend our annual Open House on Thursday, 2/2 at 6pm."The school website at www.olaventura.org has fur-ther details and a full calendar. For more information, please contact the school at (805)642-7198 or email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget we have scrip available for purchase in the school office & as always, save your mall store receipts & turn them into the office for our “School Cents” program.
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Year 2 meets tonight!! You know the drill...mass at 5:15, followed by dinner, praise, worship & fellowship, etc. Year 1 will meet on 2/5/17 Edge Middle School youth ministry continues on Wednesday, 2/1/17 from 7-8:30pm in Mulcahy Center. High school Bible Study continues, Tuesday nights at 7pm in the Youth Room. Any teen interested in attend-ing Youth Day at the RE Congress on Thursday 2/23, please contact Youth Minister, Gabe Rivera at [email protected]
Parish News
2016/2017 Religious Education
Elementary, Grades 1-5 continues on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons.
If your child will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion or Confirmation in May 2017, please bring a
copy of their Baptismal Certificate to registration.
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
While we continue to prepare catechumens and candidates for receiving/living the sacraments of initiation, the RCIA team extends an invitation to parishioners interested in joining our gatherings
to deepen and grow in their faith. The focus for our next gatherings are: 1/31 - “We Are the Body of Christ-Prsyer Experience based on the Rosary” & 2/7- Our Family Sto-ry: Church History. Gatherings begin at 7:00 pm in the Santa Cruz Room. For more info please contact Deacon Don at [email protected] or by phone at (805) 642-7966 x123. The door is open, welcome ho me.
Abandonment leads to being the Salt of the earth and Light
The great spiritual traditions speak about the necessity for abandonment, submission, selflessness, and surren-der. But these are the goal of the spiritual journey which can only be achieved over time and with God’s grace. It would be like a person who says, “I want to be humble.” However, just in saying this is a very proud and self-centered goal because humility is not something ob-tained by self-will. It emerges by openness to the Divine Will. We have come through a tumultuous period in our re-cent history. We are living through a time of transition and adjustment. The economic and political turmoil con-tinues to leave us filled with caution and anxiety. Social and societal change leaves many with a sense of confu-sion and wonder. Our search for stability is often just that, a searching which seems out of reach. What is the new “normal”? Chaos and instability only breed more of the same. Violence and fear lead to more violence and greater fear. Fortunately, being faithful stewards of cre-ation and proclaimers of Word and Sacrament, we hear the voice of the Lord that calls us to respond with Mercy, Compassion, and Love. When these are present, insta-bility, anxiety, and fear are conquered. When we look to the wisdom of the ages, we realize that the Truth will set us free. It is vital for us today that we bind ourselves more closely to one another as a commu-nity of Faith. Our shared experience helps us endure. When we share our joys and sorrows, our struggles and pain with others, we are comforted. The wisdom of the
Church consistently reminds us through our Sacred Scrip-tures, by the examples of saints and sinner, and the unity of the Christian Com-munity that we are empow-ered and sustained by our Faith, united in the love of God. The most difficult pro-cess for anyone is to surren-der and abandon themselves to the will of God. But if this is the ultimate Wisdom of the ages, then it is the road that leads to the fullness of life
and the joy of God’s Kingdom. Arm in arm, we hear the voice of Jesus, the Good Teacher, say to us, “Blessed are the Poor, the Meek, the Sorrowful, the Peace-Maker, yours is the Kingdom of Heaven. It is never easy to abandon or surrender ourselves to the will of another. It is, however, the only way for us to be the “Salt of the Earth and the Light for the World.” May we rejoice in hearing the voice of the Lords say to us, “Be Comforted and Know that I am God.” Be in Peace today and always, Fr. Leon
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January 2017 Fingerprint Schedule Santa Barbara Region
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 ST. MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH 2532 Ventura Blvd., CAMARILLO 93010 For appointment, please call (805) 484-0532
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 SACRED HEART CHURCH 10800 Henderson Road, VENTURA 93004 For appointment, please call (805) 647-3235x304
For additional info please visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx
The following VIRTUS Sessions have been scheduled for January/February 2017
Protecting God’s Children
Saturday, 2/18/17, 9:00 AM St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church (Newbury Park) To register, call 805-498-3602 ext 103 Keeping the Promise Alive (VIRTUS recertification)
Tuesday 1/31/17. 6:30PM (English ) Padre Serra (Camarillo) To register, call (805) 482-6417 x.323
To register for a session or for questions, call
Safe Environment
Women’s Ministry
Registration is now open for our 2017 women's retreat "Your Grace Is Enough" - held at Forest Home Retreat Center 3/24-26. Register online at
www.olaventura.com/women-s-ministry or get a registra-tion form and flyer in the church vestibule. Cost is $185 per person. For more information please contact Kati Es-callier at Kescallier@ ola-vta.org or 642-7966 ext. 142.
Adult Ministries
Living Matrimony
OLA Living Matrimony presents "Table Fel-lowship!" On 2/4, and 4/1 in Santa Cruz
room from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m. to pray the Rosary). Please bring a beverage and small food item to share. Join us for fellowship and to celebrate the sacrament of marriage. For more info email [email protected].
Adult Confirmation
Are you interested in completing your Baptism? Do you want a deeper, fuller, richer faith life? Are you curious to see what the gift of the Holy Spirit will do in and through you? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you just might be ready to receive the sacrament of Confirma-tion. If you want to learn more, contact Dn Dan at 642-7966 ext. 146. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, Jan-uary 25th, 7:00 pm at the Parish Center, Upper Confer-ence Room.
The University Series
During the season of Lent, The Univer-sity Series™ offers a multitude of sem-inars connecting faith with real life. Presentations are held at 12 participat-ing parishes from St. Mel in Woodland Hills to Simi Valley, Moorpark, Conejo Valley, Camarillo, and Ventura. Pre-registration continues. Catalogs and pre-registration materials will be distributed at all Masses. & are available in the vestibule. 2/13 - Pre-registration closes. 3/2-4/7 - The University Series courses are in session. View course descriptions and more information at www.theuniversityseries.org. The University Series strives for excellence because our Catholic faith deserves our very best efforts
Men’s Ministry
We’ll continue with O’Dark Thirty. Join us on Wednesday 2/1 at 5:45 in Mulcahy Center. Need more information call Dn. Dan Bo-jorquez (805) 642-7966 ext 146 or Ken Lynch at (310) 720-9943 SAVE THE DATE- 2/28/17 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. FAT TUESDAY DINNER DANCE PARTY. Coed Dinner Dance Party for one last Blow Out before Lent starts on Wed, 3/1/17. Space is limited
Eucharistic Adoration in St. Julie’s Chapel
Adorers are always welcome. Would you consider being an occasional substitute or weekly Eucharistic adorer?
There is a special need for nighttime adorers:
Wednesday 5-6pm, Saturday 6-7pm & Sunday 4-5 am
Call Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Explore knitting or crocheting as a prayer experience! All skill levels are welcome.
Donations of supplies appreciated. Our next meeting is on Saturday, 2/11/17. For more info call Jan Parrone at 658-1904 or visit www.shawlministry.com. To request a shawl please call the parish office at 642-7966.
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 6-7pm. The program is self-supporting and thus relies on our dedicated volunteers and donations by our generous parishioners (2nd collec-tion today to benefit Many Meals). For more info or 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.”
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Grief Support Group
The Grief Support group is open to any adult who has lost a loved one through death, wheth-er your loss is recent or many years old. Join us to find support and help in working through the grief process and transforming your pain into healing and joy. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the Parish House (21 N, Dun-ning St.) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Entry is down the driveway, through the gate, in the backdoor and through the kitchen. You can start with the group any time. Our next meeting is 2/7. There is an optional program booklet available at a cost of $20. For more information please call Ken's cell at 310 720 9943 or send an email to [email protected].
OLA Cancer Support Group
2nd Wednesday of Each Month, (next meeting 2/8) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Parish House - Back Conference Room. If you or a family member has cancer and you wish for spiritual and psychological sup-port as you journey through please join us each month and let's pray together for healing and a cure. Contact Rochida McClure for more information (805) 746-0727 cell/text.
Hermits of The Holy Cross
The Hermits of the Holy Cross is a Contem-plative Association for those who are permanently physi-cally disabled and have become “homebound” . If you are homebound and would like to assist the parish as a Hermit of the Holy Cross, please call Mark Dextraze at 647-9089 or email him at: [email protected].
Single Again Support Group
A group for Separated and Divorced Parishion-ers meet Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Our Next Meeting 2/1/17, Location: Parish House - Kitch-en Area (21 N. Dunning Street, Ventura). Join us, it is a healing. For more information contact Rochida McClure at (805) 746-0727 cell/text.
Spirituality & Fellowship Service & Outreach
Respect Life
Thank You OLA for your SUPPORT. Your gen-erous contributions through the baby bottle
drive, mother’s day corsages & poinsettias totaled $8,964.17 The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church from Conception to Natural Death. Resources and contact info can be found in our directory page under “In the Commu-nity”. For more information please contact Patty Berry, Respect Life Parish Coordinator at 642-4928
Relay for Cancer – Relay for Life
OLA is teaming up with the American Can-cer Society for the Relay for Life. This 24-hour extravaganza will take place from Sat-urday, 5/6-Sunday 5/7 at Buena High School. Register to be a part of this event at www.RelayforLife.org/VenturaCA and click Join This Relay and select Our Lady of Assumption Parish to sign-up as a survivor, caregiver or call 1(800)227-2345. Relay team member or to donate to this great cause. Relay for Life Informational Meeting Wednesday, 1/25/17 from 1 pm - 3 pm in the Santa Cruz Room. All individuals in-terested in learning more about this important American Cancer Society event are invited to attend. We will have information on how to join the OLA Parish team, assist with parish coordination and so much more. Please join us. Questions or to volunteer to help, contact Rochida McClure at (805) 746-0727 cell/text.
OLA Book Discussion Group
Our next meeting will be Monday, 2/13, at 7:00 p.m., in the Santa Cruz Room. The book we will be discussing is The Good Bishop: The Life of
Walter F. Sullivan by Phyllis Theroux. For more info call Mary Ann Bognar 647-0462 or email [email protected]. We meet the 2nd Monday at 7:00. Upcoming books are as follows: 3/13-Two Dogs and a Parrot: What Our Animal Friends Can Teach Us About Life by Joan Chittister. April-The April meeting has been cancelled due to Holy Week. 5/8-The Berrigan Letters: Personal Correspondence Between Daniel and Phillip Berrigan edited by Daniel Cosacchi and Eric Martin.
Service & Outreach
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In the Community
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Preste atención y aborde comportamientos de riesgo
Since 1954 Knights from our Ventura Councils have motored to the Franciscan retreat center in Malibu for the annual weekend retreat. They reflect on the
multifold blessings God has bestowed on them. Our re-treat will be Friday, 3/3 through Sunday, 3/5. Most men arrive approximately 4pm on Friday & depart shortly after 12pm on Sunday. For complete information visit www.serratreat.com or call (310)456-6613.
Catholic Charities Partners in Service Awards Dinner
The Sixteenth Annual Partners in Service Awards Dinner will be held on Sunday, 2/19 at the Serra Center at Padre Serra Church. This year we are proud to honor Vern Seto for his volunteer work with Many Meals (among other things), and Elizabeth Wurts and Mary Ann Decaen for their dedication working towards 24/7 Eucharistic Adora-tion for our parish. When you see any of our honorees, please congratulate them! For more information or to pur-chase tickets please contact Marc Maxwell at (805) 643-4694 x312 or email mmaxwell@ccharities .org.
Weight Watchers@OLA
Join your fellow parishioners Saturdays at 9 AM at the parish house for our weekly meeting. For more info, con-tact Lillian at 805-279-2973 or Déa at 805-390-1260.
PRÓXIMAS VIRTUS SESIONES
ATTN: Los participantes deben llegar a tiempo para ser admitidos a la sesión. Todos los participantes en la VIR-TUS debe ser de 18 años o mayor / No menores incluso con los padres.
Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios (3 horas) Dónde: St. Sebastian Catholic School (Santa Paula) Cuando: Sábado, 18 Marzo 2017, 9:00 AM Para registrarse, llame al 805-933-1541
PRÓXIMAS SESIONES DE IMPRENTA DIGITAL (HUELLAS)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 ST. MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH 2532 Ventura Blvd., CAMARILLO 93010 Para cita, llame al (805) 484-0532 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 SACRED HEART CHURCH 10800 Henderson Road, VENTURA 93004 Para cita, llame al (805) 647-3235x304
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
The Ventura District of the Archdiocesan Council of Cath-olic Women (ACCW) invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic women of the area. EVERY CATHOLIC WOMAN IS A MEMBER AND THERE ARE NO DUES. The next meeting will be held, Wednesday, 2/15/17 at San Buenaventura Mission, 211 E. Main Street, Ventura, Ca. 93001. The day begins at 9:30am and includes Rev. Tom Elewaunt, Speaking on "My Journey to the Priesthood and More", mass, lunch and concludes at 1:30pm. Charge for the ay is $12.00 per person PRE-PAID. Reservations, please make check pay-able to: R.AS. San Buenaventura and mail to Theresa Sullivan, 279 Manzanita Street, Ventura, CA. 93001. For information call Rosa Palazuelos, 805-483-8256 or 805-512-0040
Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday is 2/5. Come help Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Cub Scout Pack #3192 celebrate Boy Scouts of America’s 107th birthday and Cub Scouting’s 87th birth-day at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Questions?
Durante la temporada de cuaresma, los talleres de La Universidad nos ofrecen múltiples seminarios en inglés y en español conectando nuestra fe a la vida real. Incluyendo dos en español aquí en OLA
· Marzo 23- ¿Por qué Dios no responde? · Abril 6 – Los Personajes de la Crucifixión
Los catálogos están disponibles en el vestíbulo y en la oficina parroquial.
Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia (805)642-7966
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SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP
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, 407-0668 M.O.M.S. MORNINGS: Jamie Kuske, 510-681-4259, [email protected] MOTHER’S PRAYER: Lisa O’Brien, 340-7024, [email protected] 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 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 or [email protected] ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY: Ana Miller, 620-0873 LECTORS: Tim Noonan 290-3720, [email protected] MARRIAGES: Andrea Rooney ext 129 or [email protected] SACRISTANS: Nikki Noonan 290-2278, [email protected] USHERS: Larry & Barb Gadbois 320-3819, [email protected] COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: John Ridout 340-6382 or [email protected]
PARISH INFORMATION BULLETIN: ext. 128 or [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, ext. 101 FINANCE COUNCIL: Mike Coulson, 642-7966 PASTORAL COUNCIL: John Brito, 642-7966 SCHEDULING: Terri Rojo [email protected], ext. 109
FAITH FORMATION
CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or [email protected] ADULT: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146 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 390-1260, [email protected] SUNDAY SCHOOL: Mari Joerger at ext.125 or [email protected]
WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kati Escallier, ext. 142 or [email protected] MEN’S MINISTRY : KEN LYNCH (310) 720-9443, [email protected] ADULT CONFIRMATION: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT.146 LIVING MATRIMONY: Michael Aguilar [email protected] OLA Classics: Mary Kielas, 650-7870 or [email protected] University: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146
HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO): DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or [email protected] Pastoral Council (en Español):
IN THE COMMUNITY
A.C.C.W: Leslie McGiven 701-2877 ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Wm J. Ferguson 340-2619 CUB SCOUTS: Dan Jordan 415-2771 BOY SCOUT RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS: [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, 794-0267 FAITH IN ACTION: DN ED & KATE MILLS, EXT 152 FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361 HERMITS OF THE HOLY CROSS: Mark Dextraze, 647-9089 or [email protected] KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Patrick Cunningham 650-9492 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 ORG.: Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457
