April 19, 2015 - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
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April 19, 2015 - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com Third Sunday of Easter – April 19, 2015 “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations…” “Esta escrito que el Mesías tenia que padecer y había de resucitar de entre los muertos al tercer día, y que en su nombre se había de predicar a todas las naciones…” Luke 24:47 Lucas 24:47 ADMINISTRATOR: REV. ALEX AMAYUN ASSOCIATE PASTOR: REV. Adalberto Blanco 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 5:15 PM (1st 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 & Benediction 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: WEDNESDAY 9AM UNTIL SUNDAY 9AM 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 Our Lady of the Assumption Mission Statement We, as faithful followers of Jesus Christ, create, nurture, and maintain a community of love through worship, reconciliation, healing, formation, education and service. Through Word and Eucharist, we seek the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit, embracing the love of our Creator in each thought, word, and action. As humble servants of God, we remain faithful to the teachings of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, waiting in joyful hope for our Lord’s coming. Declaración de la Misión Como fieles seguidores de Jesucristo, creamos, fomentamos, y mantenemos una comunidad de amor por medio de la adoración, la reconciliación, la sanción, la formación, la educación y el servicio. Por medio de la Palabra y la Eucaristía, buscamos la sabiduría y la guía del Espíritu Santo, abrazando el amor de nuestro creador en cada pensamiento, palabra y acción. Como humildes servidores de Dios, nos mantenemos fieles a las enseñanzas de la Santa Iglesia Católica Romana, esperando con gran esperanza y alegría la venida de nuestro Señor. Reflexión Semanal Weekly Reflection Joyously seeking reconciliation Gozosamente buscando la reconciliación Today’s readings and prayers continue last week’s theme of Reconciliation. In the first reading, Peter invites the early community to repent from their earlier denial of Christ. He reminds them that if they ask for forgiveness, “their sins [will] be wiped away.” The responsorial psalm describes the graces God gives to his children who call upon him, “the light of his countenance will shine upon them, he will put gladness into their hearts, and [they] will fall peacefully asleep.” In his letter, John reinforces Peter’s words by reminding the community that “Jesus Christ, the righteous one,” is “an Advocate with the Father.” Luke explains Jesus’ role as the advocate when he recounts Jesus’ visit after his resurrection. Jesus walks into the room offering “Peace.” He shows the disciples that his is indeed a glorified body and invites them to touch and see, “because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” After he eats he “opens their minds to understanding the Scriptures.” He exhorts that “repentance for the forgiveness of sins be preached in his name to all nations.” All the readings speak to the power of reconciliation. Jesus knows our human nature first hand and that we will trip and stumble on our journey of faith. How often do we become discouraged and crestfallen as we negotiate our daily lives? Jesus’ Easter gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation renews and brings many graces and blessings that fortify us and provide us the strength and courage to pray that, “rejoicing now in the restored glory of our adoption, we may look forward in confident hope to the rejoicing of the day of resurrection” (The Collect). Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy continúan el tema de la semana pasada sobre la Reconciliación. En la primera lectura, san Pedro invita a la comunidad a arrepentirse de anteriormente haber rechazado a Cristo. Les recuerda que si piden perdón, “sus pecados serán perdonados.” En el Salmo responsorial se describe la gracia que Dios da a sus hijos quienes le proclaman, “En paz, Señor, me acuesto y duermo en paz, pues solo tú, Señor, eres mi tranquilidad.” En su carta, san Juan da fuerza a las palabras de san Pedro al recordarle a la comunidad que “Jesucristo, el justo” es el “intercesor ante el Padre.” San Lucas explica el papel de Jesús como intermediario al describir la visita de Jesús después de su resurrección. Jesús entra en el cuarto y ofrece la paz. Les demuestra a los discípulos que su cuerpo verdaderamente esta glorificado y los invita a que lo toquen y vean, “Un fantasma no tiene ni carne ni huesos, como ven que tengo yo.” Después de comer les “abrió el entendimiento para que comprendieran las Escrituras.” Los exhorta a que en su nombre se había de “predicar a todas las naciones«la necesidad de volverse a Dios para el perdón de los pecados.” Todas las lecturas hablan del poder de la reconciliación. Jesús conoce nuestra naturaleza humana por experiencia y que tropezaremos en nuestra jornada de fe. ¿Cuántas veces nos desilusionamos y nos sentimos sin humor al negociar nuestras vidas diarias? En la Pascua Jesús nos regala el sacramento de la Reconciliación, nos renueva y nos trae la gracia y las bendiciones que nos fortifican y nos dan la fuerza y el valor de decir en la Oración Colecta que nos regocijamos en la gloria restaurada por la adopción, y podemos esperar confiados en el regocijo de la resurrección. -2- Parish Life Baptisms Happy Anniversary Please pray for the recently baptized as they begin their journey in the Body of Christ Jonathan Ferrer Paul Oseguera Alexandra Wiseman Kirra Crane Robert & Martha Carreon 58 Years on April 21 Cali Necessary Isabella Lauderbaugh Noelle Wiseman Mia Lauderbaugh Ted & Lynn Kretschmer 49 Years on April 23 —————————————————— In Remembrance Larry & Marsha Batelaan 48 Years on April 8 Please pray for those who have recently passed away and for their families Loretta Hernandez Mike & Barbara Coulson 30 Years on April 20 ______________________________________ Mass Intentions MASS INTENTIONS FOR April 20 — April 26 John & Monica Thomas 13 Years on April 20 Monday, April 20 6:30 Thomas Felix Michalski (D) 8:00 Rebecca B. Jorgensen (D) & Timothy Atkins (D) Tuesday, April 21 6:30 Ann Julia & Henry Joseph Wibbelmann (D) 8:00 Joaquin Serrano (D) & Sr. M. Aloysius McNamara (D) To list anniversary, please email [email protected] by 5pm the Friday of the week before you wish it published. Celebrating your 50th Anniversary (or more)? Please submit your wedding picture and a current picture for our bulletin page. Send to [email protected] or dropped off at the office. Wednesday, April 22 6:30 Edmond & Ruth Shephard (D) & Lorraine Boyd (L) 8:00 Julie Skowron (D) & Lily & Jeff Clanton (L) ————————————————————— Save the Date!! Parish Appreciation Dinner Friday, June 5, 2015 Thursday, April 23 6:30 Bridget Henningan (L) & Marguerite Homrit (L) 8:00 John Walker (D) & Mary Walker (D) For everyone who helps make this such a wonderful parish! More info to come! Friday, April 24 6:30 Erma Bonilla (D) & Annette McCauley (D) 8:00 Jose Angel Lopez (D) & Mike & Denise Malloy (L) Saturday, April 25 8:00 Suzanne Spencer Marin (D) 5:15 Joseph D. McGrath (D) & Philescene Supple (D) Sunday, Sunday 26 8:00 Delia Cortes (D) & Teodora Sagrado (D) 9:30 Mass for the People & Mary Lee Schier (D) 11:00 Don Danebrock (D) & Antonio & heresa Moon (D) 12:30 Miguel Gutierrez (D) & Fr. Beto B.D. (L) 5:15 Dolores Aviles (D) Announcements Bulletin Deadline May 3 bulletin-due by 5pm April 22 Pulpit Announcement April 26 Masses-Due by April 22 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information. -3- Calendar of Upcoming Events Date Event See Page April 19 OLA Students selling raffle tickets after all masses 5 April 22 OLA School Liturgy 5 April 23 OLA School Talent Show 5 April 25 OLA School Auction & Dinner-Dance 5 April 26 Second Collection for Many Meals 7 Parish News WELCOME! BIENVENIDO! 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 encourage 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 Friendship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966 Si nos visita o nos acompaña por primera vez, ¡nos da gusto que este aquí! Todos son bienvenidos a OLA y recibidos con amor. Si desea ser parte de nuestra parroquia, le recomendamos que llene el Formulario de Registración 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 llámenos al 642-7966 Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish Office Hours Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Horario de la Oficina Parroquial 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 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 Weekly Offerings Ofrenda Semanal Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For the month of April 2015 our parish budget calls for $22,074.18 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, April 12, 2015 was $20,230.52. This collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and automatic debit are available. For more information please contact Lauren Burns, business manager at 642-7966 ext. 101. Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de enero 2015 el presupuesto parroquial pide que recaudemos $22,074.18 en la colecta semanal de cada domingo. La colecta para el domingo, 29 de abril 2015 fue de $22,116.97. Esta colecta no sólo se utiliza para los gastos operativos de cada semana, sino también para cualquier trabajo de reparación, actualizaciones, etc., a las instalaciones de nuestra parroquia. Hay muchas maneras de contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito automático están disponibles. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Lauren Burns, gerente de negocios en 642-7966 ext. 101. Thank you to all who attended our beautiful Easter services. Our Easter Sunday collection was $37,014.75. Our budget for Easter was $69,224. Gracias a todos los que asistieron nuestras hermosas servicios de Semana Santa. Nuestra colección Domingo de Pascua fue de $ 37,014.75. Nuestro presupuesto para Pascua fue 69,224 dólares 2015 Together in Mission Annual Appeal Apelación Anual 2015Juntos en Misión Parish Goal: $ 122,600.00 Amount Pledged: $ 98,254.00 Amount Paid: $ 49,096.00 Balance: $ 73,504 Meta Parroquial: $ 122,600.00 Cantidad Prometida: $ 98,254.00 Pagado: $ 49,096.00 Balance: $ 73,504.00 Para más información o para donar por Internet visite www.OurMissionLA.org For more information or to donate online please visit www.OurMissionLA.org. - 4- Parish News Religious Education Thank You!! Our Lady of the Assumption School A big thank you to all those who volunteered their time and talent to both The University Series and Soup Suppers during the busy Lenten season! We are very grateful to the groups and individuals for welcoming and serving our guests and making them feel like part of the OLA family! Much appreciation to OLA Classics, Many Meals kitchen crew and guest helpers, Confirmation students and their sponsors and teachers, Living Matrimony, Men’s Ministry, RCIA, REP, Hispanic Ministry, Children’s choir, Traci Espinoza and Debi Belknap, Gina Ravenscroft, Kris Lynch and Ana Miller, Steve Frantela and everyone else who jumped in to help out! We will be having school liturgy on April 22 at 9:30, please feel free to join us! OLA Schol’s annual talent show will be held on Thursday, April 23, with lots of great fun & entertainment! OLA School’s annual dinner/dance and auction is next Saturday, April 25. This year’s theme is “Passport to Paradise”, and is being held at the Mandalay Beach Resort in Oxnard. Look for our students selling raffle tickets outside Mulcahy Center after all masses today. 1st prize is a $2500 American Express gift card! Also, save the date”Msgr Mulcahy Golf Tournament”, Monday, June 8, 2015 at Saticoy Country Club. For more info call Gina Ravenscroft at 805-642-7198. Don’t forget about “School Cents” ! Parishioners can drop off their receipts to the school office or at Guest Services in the mall (near Sears). Our school earns 5 points per dollar spent. Safe Environment Upcoming VIRTUS Awareness Sessions VIRTUS--Protecting God’s Children Saturday, May 16, 2015, 2-5 pm in Youth Room This is the initial VIRTUS training session required for adults who come into contact with children in their ministries. All adult members of the parish are welcome to attend. VIRTUS-KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE-Recertification Program - Saturday, May 30, 2015, 2- 3:30 pm Santa Cruz Room, Parish Center This recertification program is required for those whose initial VIRTUS training was in 2011, or earlier, and who have not attended a training session since. The program reviews the 5 steps of an effective program and shows specific examples of the use of these best practices to prevent child sexual abuse. . All adult members of the parish are welcome to attend either session. For questions, call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260. DID YOU KNOW? Administrative Handbook for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles For the first time, the Archdiocese has a Handbook that integrates a wide range of pre-existing resources, guides, manuals and other publications to offer a single comprehensive source of information on archdiocesan administrative policies and procedures. This new resource also includes Chapter 9, a special section which provides detailed information about all of the Safe Environment policies, procedures, programs, forms and other resources utilized by the archdiocese of the protection of our children and young people. Go to: http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-1. - 5- Sundays at OLA Nursery - Ages 1-3 years Located in the Youth Room during 9:30am Mass. Provides babysitting while parents attend Mass. Sunday School - Ages 3-5 years Located at OLA School during 9:30am Mass. Includes lessons/crafts about church, God, & the Bible. For more info please contact Jenny Elliot @ 6427966 ext. 124 Liturgy of the Word - Grades 1-5 Begins in church during 9:30 Mass. Children are called during Mass to process from church to the hall with a teacher for their own age-appropriate Liturgy of the Word & discussion of the readings. REP– Tuesday & Wednesday Elementary,Gr.1- 5 is offered on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00pm - 5:15pm in the OLA School next to Mulcahy Center. For more info contact Mari @ 642-7966 ext. 125 Religious Education Youth Ministry Adult Ministries College Bible Study Confirmation classes for Year 1 & 2 continue Sunday evenings beginning with 5:15 p.m. mass. 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to join EDGE Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. in Mulcahy Center. For more info contact Roberta Godeck at (805) 642-7966, ext. 121. RCIA & RCIC Welcome All Our Newly Baptized & Confirmed We congratulate and welcome the 15 newly baptized adult and youth members of our parish and the additional 17 adults who were fully initiated at the Easter Vigil. The RCIA team thanks all of the members of OLA parish who have supported them through prayers and other types of support. Thanks be to God for this new infusion of life into our parish! Liturgical Ministries Join us on Thursdays from 7-8pm in the youth room for college age folks. We’ll have spiritual, stimulating & thought provoking discussions. Hope to see you there! Contact Joe Yamauchi for more information at : [email protected] Women’s Ministry Bible Study Our bible study session continues. Please contact Kati Escallier at [email protected] or 642-7966 ext. 142 for more information. SAVE the Date: OLA Annual Women's Retreat is Nov. 6-8,2015, at Forest Home in Oak View. Spirituality & Fellowship OLA Book Discussion Group The next book for the OLA Book Discussion Group is The Terrorist’s Son: A Story of Choice by Zak Ebrahim. We will meet to discuss this book on April 13, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Santa Cruz room. We hope you will read along with us and join us for the discussion. Future books are as follows: A Song for Nagasaki: The Story of Takashi Nagai by Paul Glynn-discussion on May 11; and Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra’s Dream and the Founding of California by Gregory Orfalea-discussion on June 8. For further information please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805-647-0462 or email at [email protected]. Eucharistic Adoration Thank you Thank you to everyone who helped, volunteered, worked, attended and helped in any way to make our Easter masses & celebration so wonderful. We are truly blessed to have a parish community like ours. May the blessings of Easter be with you all! Adult Ministries 2015 University Series a Success The University Series was a big success at OLA this year! We welcomed over 500 guests to the 8 sessions hosted by our parish ( 6 English and 2 Spanish). Thank you to all who came out to support The University Series here at OLA and at other parishes in the area during the 2105 Lenten season. We look forward to participating again next year St. Julie’s Chapel Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able to commit weekly to any of the times listed? Thursday 1-2pm Fridays 9-10am Saturday 12-1pm Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am Contact Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395 Prayer Shawl Ministry Explore knitting or crocheting as a prayer experience! Devotions and instruction is provided at each meeting. Donations of yarn, knitting and crochet supplies are welcomed and appreciated. Our next meeting is on Saturday, May. Please call Jan Parrone at 658-1904 for further information. Or visit www.shawlministry.com. To request a shawl for someone in need of prayers, comfort, or in celebration of - 6- a birth, please contact the parish office at 642-7966. Service & Outreach Special Collection for Many Meals Thank You from Food Basket Committee Many Meals serves our parish family as well as the community as a whole. Guests come each Wednesday for a hot meal, free of charge, as well as wonderful fellowship. We serve at College United Methodist Church, 4300 Telegraph Road from 6-7pm. We are currently serving about 150 guests each week. The program is selfsupporting and thus, relies on our dedicated volunteers along with both monetary and food donations from our generous parishioners. The Holiday Food Basket Committee would like to thank all who made the 2015 Easter Food Baskets event such a success. The food and monetary donations that were received as well as the time from volunteers were vital to the success of the event, and is truly appreciated. We were able to assist 660 people who were in need of help over the holiday season, all receiving food from our parish. Thank you all for your contributions, and God bless you for all your generosity. Next Sunday, April 26, our Sunday second collection will be donated to the Many Meals program. These funds will be used to purchase the things required to provide the meal each week. This includes purchasing the meat for the main meal each week as well as food and beverage items that are not donated along with paper products, kitchen supplies, cookware, office supplies, monthly facility rental costs, etc. Ministerio Hispano Celebremos los 50 días de Pascua Es la Pascua, el paso, la victoria del Señor. Sabemos, por los Evangelios, que Cristo se apareció a sus seguidores durante 40 días y luego ascendió a los cielos. Pasados 10 días, los primeros discípulos recibieron el Espíritu Santo. La Iglesia celebra este acontecimiento con 50 días de fiesta, de canto, de esperanza. Es el tiempo del "aleluya", del grito que invita una y otra vez a alabar y dar gracias al Señor, "porque es eterna su misericordia”. Feliz Pascua de Resurrección! For more information, please email Diane Frantela at [email protected] or call (805) 642-7966 ext. 133. We thank our parishioners for their generosity and continued support of the Many Meals ministry Lo invitamos al taller de formación “La Misa Paso a Paso y la Belleza del Templo” el Martes 21 de abril 7pm en el salón San Miguel. Respect Life The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church from Conception to Natural Death. Resources and contact information can be found in our directory page under “In the Community”. For more information please contact Patty Berry, Respect Life Parish Coordinator at 642-4928 Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos ¿Es usted un adulto que aún no ha recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión o Confirmación? ¡El proceso de RICA lo prepara para recibir estos sacramentos! Para más información comuníquese con el Diacono Raul al 642-7966 ext. 149 o por email [email protected] Grief Support Group This group is open to any adult who has lost a loved one through death, whether your loss is recent or many years old. We invite you to join us to find support and help in working through the grief process and transforming your pain into healing. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 21. We meet in the Parish House (21 N, Dunning St.) from 6:30 p.m. to 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. The group is led by Ken Lynch, a Bereavement Minister commissioned through the Los Angeles Archdiocese. For more information please call Ken's cell at 310 720 9943 or send an email to [email protected]. -7- Grupo de Oración: Divina Misericordia Acompáñenos cada primero y tercer lunes a las 7pm en la Capilla Santa Julia aquí en OLA. Para más información comuníquese con el Diacono Raul a 642-7966. FECHAS: Abril 20 Mayo 4 y 18 Junio 1 y 15 Julio 13 y 27 Agosto 10 y 24 Septiembre 7 y 21 Octubre 5 y 19 Noviembre 2 y 16 Diciembre 14 y 28 In the Community Ministerio Hispano La SB 128 Thank You From The Knights of Columbus La SB 128 legalizaría el suicidio asistido por un médico en California. El papa Francisco nos recuerda: "El mandamiento bíblico es honrar a nuestros padres esto nos recuerda un sentido más amplio de nuestro deber de honrar todas las personas de la tercera edad”. Es hora de tomar acción para proteger las personas de la tercera edad y con discapacidades. Visita la página de web: archla.org/ sb128 para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con su legislador, e involúcrese The Knights of Columbus of Ventura would like to thank all parishioners who supported the St. Patrick's event on March 14, 2015. A total of $9,845 was raised from the event and all of those funds were promptly turned over to Catholic Charities of Ventura. God Blessed the poor. Seeking Host Families ¿Sabía Usted? Manual administrativo para la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles proveerá por primera vez un manual que reúne una amplia gama de recursos preexistentes, guías manuales y otras publicaciones para ofrecer una fuente completa de información sobre las políticas administrativas y procedimientos de la Arquidiócesis. Este nuevo recurso también incluye el capítulo 9, una sección especial que proporciona información detallada acerca de las políticas de la iniciativa, Safe Environment, los programas, procedimientos, formularios y otros recursos utilizados por la Arquidiócesis, para la protección de nuestros niños y jóvenes. Para más información, por favor visite: http:// handbook.la-archdiocese.org/chapter-9/section-9-1. In the Community SB128 Gphomestay is currently looking for warm and welcoming host families in the Ventura County area for the 2015 -2016 school year for international students attending La Reina, Santa Clara and Saint Bonaventure high schools. Gphomestay provides all of our host families with ongoing guidance, cultural resources, local support and a generous monthly stipend to ensure a successful hosting experience. For further information or to sign up today, please visit our website at www.gphomestay.com! 50th Anniversary We in St. Nicholas Parish in Laguna Woods are quite pleased to be able to announce that our Pastor, Fr. Richard Delahunty, will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood later this year. He will be celebrating Mass in honor of his anniversary on Saturday, May 30 at 4pm and the Parish will be hosting a reception for him immediately after Mass. Separate smaller receptions will be held after each of the Masses on Sunday, May 31. For information please call Gabriel Ferrucci at (949)837-1090. Men’s Spiritual Retreat SB 128 would legalize physicianassisted suicide in CA. Pope Francis reminds us, "The biblical commandment to honor our parents reminds us in a broader sense of our duty to honor all elderly people." Take action now to protect the elderly and those with disabilities. Visit: archla.org/sb128 to learn more, contact your legislator, and get involved. Serra retreat Center April 24-26, 2015 For more than 60 years, men from our local parishes have taken time from the overwhelming busyness of life to go to the tranquil Franciscan setting of Malibu to quiet their souls and calm their minds. They reflect on the multifold blessings God has bestowed on them. Most men arrive at approximately 4pm on Friday evening. Dinner is served from 5-7pm. If you would like to attend, the web site for packet and info is www.serraretreat.com or (310)456-6631. Any questions, please contact Jerry Thomas, 805-647-4898. Weight Watchers Spring Open House Saturday, April 25, 2015 9 am the Parish House. Fun, Food, Prizes—Find out a about a long-term weight loss and lifestyle management system that really works. Plus, enjoy the company and support of other OLA parishioners. Questions? Contact Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260, [email protected] or our WeightWatchers leader, Lillian, at (805) 584-0133. Saint Bonaventure High School Fiesta -8- The fiesta will be held on Sunday, May 3rd 2015, 10:00am – 6:00pm on the SBHS Campus located at 3167 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Free Admission · Food · Games · Live Entertainment · Rides · Raffle · & more. Fun for all! Headlining this year will be JUANO & FRIENDS BAND 3:00pm – 6:00pm. For more information go to www.saintbonaventure.com or call 805-648-6836 ext. 117. Parish Directory / Directorío de la Parroquia Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia 642-7966 ADULT MINISTRIES DEPT HEAD: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT. 146 WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kati Escallier, ext. 142 or [email protected] MEN’S MINISTRY & ADULT CONFIRMATION: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT.146 LIVING MATRIMONY: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146 Growing in Faith: Terri Rojo, 659-1217 OLA Classics: Mary Kielas, 650-7870 HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO): DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or [email protected] Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, [email protected] LITURGICAL MINISTRIES DEPT HEAD: DN MIKE BURNS, EXT. 145 ALTAR SERVERS: Deryl & Margaret Franzel, 644-5449 [email protected] END OF LIFE MINISTRY: Mary Ellen Farley, 643-5262 BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: George and Jan Standing-Roberts, 648-1782 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Charlie Kim, ext. 122 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Diana Huntley, ext. 123 ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY: Ana Miller, 620-0873 LECTORS: Tim Noonan 290-3720, [email protected] MARRIAGES: Please contact Father Alex, ext. 106 SACRISTANS: Nikki Noonan 290-2278, [email protected] USHERS: Larry & Barb Gadbois 320-3819 PARISH INFORMATION BULLETIN: ext. 128 or [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, ext. 101 EVENT COORDINATOR: Diane Frantela ext. 133 FINANCE COUNCIL: Paul Derse, 642-7966 PASTORAL COUNCIL: Dan McGrath, [email protected] SERVICE & OUTREACH DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126 COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Parish Office, FAITH COMMUNITY HEALTH MINISTRY: Debbie Lawry, ext. 154 [email protected] or [email protected] CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Rochida McClure, 746-0727 FOOD BASKETS: Jerry Deal, 339-0260 RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or [email protected] Dea Boehme, [email protected] Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650 RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674 MANY MEALS: DIANE FRANTELA EXT. 133 GRIEF SUPPORT: KEN LYNCH (310)720-9943 SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP DEPT HEAD: DN PHIL JOERGER, EXT. 148 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, 648-4244 M.O.M.S. MORNINGS: Jamie Kuske, 510-681-4259, [email protected] MOTHER’S PRAYER: Lisa O’Brien, 659-5307 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 Alex, ext. 106 WELCOME COMMITTEE: Alton & Virginia Lewis 746-0262 IN THE COMMUNITY ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: FAITH FORMATION Virgina Dimmick 933-5903 DEPT HEAD: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT. 147 BOY & CUB SCOUTS: Kathy Ellison, [email protected] CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Roberta Godeck, ext. 121 or CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT: Mary Kielas, 650-7870 [email protected] CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 303 N. VENTURA AVE, 643-4694 Adult: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146 CHESS CLUB/CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 642-9998 Adult (College) Bible Study: Joe Yamauchi, Defenders of Life: Anna Murphy, 218-3093 or Carol 765-4293 [email protected] Detention Ministry: Margaret Oberon, 988-1966 ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ext.125 FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361 MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Patrick Tafoya, ext. 121 HERMITS OF ST. GILES: Mark Andrew Dextraze, 647-9089 NURSERY: ext. 125 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Ron Baldonado, 643-6756 RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or [email protected] LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Emily Raab , 486-2721 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme [email protected] MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244 SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jenny Elliott at ext.124 or RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023 [email protected] SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104 SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Karen, 653-7474 DEPT HEAD: DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152 YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION: Sylvia Barnes, 667-7234 - 9 -- Our Parish in Pictures Beauty & Warmth