3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – June 7, 2015
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“ here is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?” Mark 14:14 “¿
Dónde está mi habitación
en que voy a comer la Pascua con mis discípulos? "
Marcos 14:14
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 Our heavenly food
Comida del Cielo
Today we commemorate the most precious gift Jesus gave us before ascending into heaven - the Holy Eucharist. Mark’s gospel records the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper when Jesus says, “Take it; this is my body«.This is my blood of the covenant which will be shed for many.” With these words Jesus made new the covenant Moses explains in today’s reading from Exodus. In the epistle, Saint Paul clarifies this point further, “Christ is mediator of a new covenant; since a death has taken place for deliverance from transgressions under the first covenant.” All of these scriptural references point to our redemption secured by Jesus’ Easter victory. The Prayer After Communion reminds us that Jesus intends that “we may delight for all eternity in that share in [his] divine life which is foreshadowed by our reception of [his] precious Body and Blood.” When we receive the Blessed Sacrament, we experience a glimpse of heaven. We are a pilgrim people sojourning in this world. Jesus invites us to receive his Body and Blood as often as we can so as to be strengthened during this journey. We look to the examples of the many saints such as Teresa of Avila, Padre Pio, and Francis of Assisi, who have spoken about the sublime joy they experienced when receiving the Holy Eucharist. These heavenly moments of joy are ours as well when we come to his table. We are ever thankful for the many moments of Eucharistic grace we have received. We look forward with deep gratitude to those which will sustain us until we fall into the arms of our heavenly Father.
Hoy es la conmemoración del regalo más precioso que Jesús nos dio antes de ascender al cielo – la Santa Eucaristía. El Evangelio de san Marcos narra la institución de la Santa Eucaristía en la Ultima Cena cuando Jesús dijo, “Tomen, esto es mi cuerpo«esta es mi sangre, sangre de la nueva alianza que será derramada por todos.” Con estas palabras Jesús renueva la alianza que Moisés explica en la lectura del Éxodo. En su epístola, san Pablo aclara este punto aún más, “[Cristo] es mediador de una alianza nueva: en ella ha habido una muerte que ha redimido de los pecados cometidos durante la primera alianza” El centro de todas las lecturas es que nuestra redención fue asegurada por Jesús en la victoria de la Pascua. En la Oración después de la Comunión recordamos que la intención de Jesús fue que gozáramos por toda una eternidad el compartir su vida divina, la cual vislumbramos al recibir Su Cuerpo y Sangre. Cuando recibimos el Santísimo Sacramento, sentimos un poco la experiencia del cielo. Somos peregrinos en este mundo. Jesús nos invita a recibir su Cuerpo y Sangre cuantas veces sean posibles para darnos fuerza durante nuestra jornada. Nos guiamos con el ejemplo de muchos santos como Teresa de Ávila, Padre Pio, y San Francisco de Asís, quienes han hablado del gozo sublime que experimentaron cuando recibieron la Santa Eucaristía. Estos momentos de gozo celestial también son de nosotros al acercarnos a la mesa. Agradecemos todos los momentos de gracia Eucarística que hemos recibido. Quedamos en la espera con profundo agradecimiento a los que nos sostendrán hasta que estemos en los brazos de nuestro Padre celestial.
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Parish Life Happy Anniversary
Baptisms Please pray for the recently baptized as they begin their journey in the Body of Christ
Robert & Barbara Lecroy 61 Years on June 5
Regina Lopez Quintero Ximena Reyes Vazquez Adrian David Rodriguez Mateo
—————————————————— In Remembrance Please pray for those who have recently passed away and for their families
Leo Kleefish ______________________________________
Bob & Elly McDonough 42 Years on June 9
Mass Intentions
Henri & Therese Boisvert 41 Years on June 7
MASS Intentions for June 08 — June 14 Monday, June 08 6:30 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Fred Heithaus (D) 8:00 Francis Palmer (D) & Robin Heisch (L)
Jeff & Julie Robinson 35 Years on June 7
Tuesday, June 09 6:30 Cord Trazo (D) & Josie Trazo (D) 8:00 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Dick Hughes (D)
Bob & Callie Keating 34 Years on June 6
Wednesday, June 10 6:30 Asuncion Taleon (D) & Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) 8:00 Shelby Bauer (D) & David Fielding (L)
Kevin & Mary Kielas 25 Years on June 9
Thursday, June 11 6:30 Henry Joseph (D) & Ann Julia Wibbelmann (D) Jose Trazo (D) 8:00 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D)
Carlos & Marlene Cohen 23 Years on May 29
Friday, June 12 6:30 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) 8:00 Gene Lombardi (D) & Terry Kennedy (L)
Luis & Vicki Martinez 19 Years on June 1
Saturday, June 13 8:00 Kathryn Dempster (D) 5:15 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Mo Schiemann (L)
Aaron & LeeAnn Sanchez 18 Years on May 31
Sunday, June 14 8:00 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Stephanie Scarlett (L) 9:30 Rod Brown Family (D) 11:00 Ann Nicastro (D) & Dr. George Nicastro (L) 12:30 Jesus Gomez (D) & Pedro Fierros (D) 5:15 Mass for the People
Arthur & Carol Medina 8 Years on June 9 Tim & Teresa Pate 4 Years on May 28
Announcements Bulletin Deadline June 21 bulletin-due by 5pm Jun Pulpit Announcement –June 14 Masses-Due by June 3 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information. -3-
Calendar of Upcoming Events Date
Event
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June 8
Msgr Mulcahy Golf Tournament
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June 10
OLA 8th Grade Graduation
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June 12
School’s out!!
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June 13
Prayer Shawl Group meets
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June 14
Blood Drive
8
June 24
“Catching Fire, Becoming Flame”
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June 26
“Heaven Help Us”
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July 13-17
Vacation Bible School at OLA
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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 May 2015 our parish budget calls for $22,074.18 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, May 31, 2015 was $18,171.70. 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 esta su parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de abril 2015 el presupuesto semanal para la parroquia requiere que sean donados $ 22,074.18 en la colecta del domingo. La colecta para el Domingo, 31 de mayo 2015 fue de $18,171.70. Esta colecta no solo se utiliza para los gastos de funcionamiento de cada semana, sino también para cualquier trabajo de reparación, actualización, etc., a las instalaciones de la 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.
2015 Together in Mission Annual Appeal
Apelación Anual 2015Juntos en Misión
Parish Goal: $ 122,600.00 Amount Pledged: $109,678.00 Amount Paid: $ 77,905.50 Balance: $ 44,694.50
Meta Parroquial: $ 122,600.00 Cantidad Prometida: $ 109,678.00 Pagado: $ 77,905.50 Balance: $ 44,694.50 Para más información o para donar por Internet visite www.OurMissionLA.org
For more information or to donate online please visit www.OurMissionLA.org.
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Religious Education
Parish News
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Priest Retirement Fund
For our final week of school we have many fun events planned for the children and their parents: On Monday, our annual Msgr Mulcahy Golf Tournament will be held at Saticoy Country Club. 8th graders take a trip to Disneyland while the entire school hosts a used uniform sale. On Tuesday, the 8th graders continue on a Retreat while the preschoolers have their End of the Year Ceremony. We'll bid farewell to the 8th graders, host a Graduation Luncheon and finish with a Graduation Mass/Ceremony, all on Wednesday. Then on Thursday, grades 1st through 7th enjoy Karma Day. This is a game day hosted by room parents. Finally, our last day is Friday, June 12th. We'll have a school liturgy, academic awards followed by an early dismissal day! Our school families wish our parish families a fun and safe summer! Preschool Summer Session is available for ages three thru five years of age, including children moving on to kindergarten. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 9am to noon. Contact Susie Delaney at 642-7198 ext 213 for more information.
Envelopes are in the pews offering you an opportunity to support the Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests. All parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are asked to give generously. Currently, the fund provides for more than 100 priests who are retried. Over the next ten years, that number is expected to increase significantly. With minimal compensation, and in many cases, no pension, these men often retire with nothing to fall back upon. Your contributions can change that. The Priest Retirement Fund offers us a way to give back to our Catholic priests who have served us so faithfully. Your contribution will help archdiocesan priests live modestly and peacefully in retirement. Help us offer thanks for their years of devotion to God, and faithful service to our parish communities. Please make checks payable to “Priests Retirement Fund”.
Religious Education Sundays at OLA Nursery - Ages 1-3 years Located in the Youth Room during 9:30am Mass. Provides babysitting while parents attend Mass.
Youth Ministry-Into the Deep 2015 Our OLA Youth Ministry is again bringing kids from the Inner city to Ventura for faith, friends and the beach, they arrive around June 12th. They often come with next to nothing and many have never left their own city. We could use new or gently used: Beach bags & beach towels sandals/flip flops for boys and girls- High School level. Anything you could supply would be greatly appreciated by the kids. Drop off at Rectory, C./O Gabe Rivera, our new Youth leader. CAR WASH!!! Saturday, JUNE 6th, from 9am-4pm in the OLA parking lot. Please support the youth of the parish as they raise funds for their Summer missions trips. Teens interested in selling tickets, please contact, Director of Youth Ministry, Gabriel Rivera at (805) 642-7966 x121 or email grivera@ola-vta.edu.
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 @ 642-7966 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
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
Vacation Bible School at OLA Discovering God's Plan 4 U = Jesus! Coming soon with SonSpark Labs: songs, skits, crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks--all making VBS a can't-miss experience. This year's program will be held July 13th-17th, 9am-12pm in the Mulcahy Center. Cost is $25 per child. Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Table at Friendship Sunday. For more information, please contact Jenny Elliot @ 642-7966 ext. 124.
We invite those who are interested in the Catholic Christian community and the Catholic way of life to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) experience. We’ll be starting up again in September 2015. For more information please contact Deacon Don & Diana Huntley via email at RCIA@ola-vta.org or by phone at (805) 642-7966 x123. - 5-
Safe Environment
Adult Ministries
Did You Know?
Opportunity for Adult Faith Formation
You Can Help Children Know They are Understood
Are you looking for a way this summer to continue to grow deeper in your faith journey and relationship with God? Are you hoping for an experience of a small faith group, or are you considering becoming Catholic and receiving the sacraments of initiation? Then welcome to our summer Adult Faith Formation series hosted by the Women's & Men's Ministries and the RCIA team. For 6 successive Wednesday evenings beginning June 24 from 7:30-9:00 pm, these ministries will host and facilitate a series based on Fr. Albert Haase' book “Catching Fire, Becoming Flame”. Each evening will be centered on a 30 minute video created by Fr. Albert based on 6 themes from his book. We’ll then break into small groups, and enjoy some time for praise and worship. There will be no cost for this series, since it is hosted by members of our own parish. For this reason we ask all who are interested in attending to register with Kati Excallier (Kescallier@ola-vta.org - 642-7966 ext. 142) so we can be sure to plan according to the level of overall interest.
As parents, educators and volunteers, we want children to know that we are not only authority figures in their lives, but also people they can trust. To foster authentic trust with children, it is important that they know that you understand them. One of the simplest ways to do this is by repeating back what children are telling you. When you do this, you are affirming to the child that they are heard and understood. For complete VIRTUS® Article and more communication tips email: jvienna@laarchdiocese.org
June 2015 Fingerprinting Schedule St. Raphael Friday, June 19th 5444 Hollister Ave. 12PM – 4PM & 5PM – 7:20PM Santa Barbara, CA 93111 For appointment only, call (805) 967-5641
"Heaven Help Us" an SCRC Day of Teaching "HEAVEN HELP US" - an SCRC all day Teaching event with guest speakers Fr. Ed Benioff and SCRC President Dominic Berardino will be held on Saturday, June 27th in Mulcahy Center with lunch and mass included. Cost is $20 before 6/22/15; $25 at the door. Registration Forms are available in the church vestibule, online at olaventura.com - front page current events, and online at scrc.org. For phone inquiries call Kati Escallier at 805-642-7966 ext. 142 or SCRC at 818-771-1361.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday, June 20th 1164 Obispo Street 10:00am - 2pm & 3pm - 5:20pm Guadalupe, CA 93434 For appointment only, call (805) 343-2181 or Email olgguadalupe@verizon.net St. Joseph Saturday, June 27th 1532 Linden Ave. 10:00am - 2pm & 3pm - 5:20pm Carpenteria, CA 93013 By appointment only, call (805) 684-2181
Spirituality & Fellowship
If you cannot keep your appointment, please call so that others may be served. Schedules are available online at http://www.laarchdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/ fingerprinting.aspx. Please call 213-6377411 if you have any questions.
OLA Book Discussion Group The next book for the OLA Book Discussion Group is Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra’s Dream and the Founding of California by Gregory Orfalea. We will meet to discuss this book on June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Santa Cruz room. For further information please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805-647-0462 or email at mbognar880@aol.com.
Liturgical Ministries Liturgy of the Word The lector ministry at OLA is a great way for a parishioner to get more involved in the Sacrifice of the Mass. We have over 80 parishioners participating. It is a great group and is a lot of fun. Please consider joining this important ministry. If you have any questions, please call Tim Noonan at (805)290-3720.
Eucharistic Adoration
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St. Julie’s Chapel Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able to commit weekly to any of the times listed? Wednesday 2-3pm Friday 5-6am Saturday 12-1pm Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am Contact Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
Spirituality & Fellowship Prayer Shawl Ministry Explore knitting or crocheting as a prayer experience! Donations of yarn, knitting and crochet supplies are welcomed and appreciated. Our next meeting is on Saturday, June 13 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 a birth, please contact the parish office at 642-7966.
Service & Outreach Many Meals 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. The program is selfsupporting and thus, relies on our dedicated volunteers and donations by our generous parishioners. Although the meal changes each week, some items are used consistently and can be accepted at any time. Here are some of the items needed this week. Monetary donations- primarily for the purchase of the meat for each meal 10 ¼ inch non- compartment paper plates 8 oz. hot paper cups 7 oz. cold plastic cups Medium size 3 compartment to go containers Heavy duty cutlery packs (fork, knife, spoon, napkin, salt & pepper) 100 count bags at Smart & Final 100 count name tags Donations may be dropped off at the rectory by Tuesday morning. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please call (805)642-7966 ext. 133.
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
Cancer Support Group The OLA Cancer support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday each month. The next meeting is June 10, 2015, in the Parish House from 5:307:00 pm. If you are a person with cancer, a survivor of cancer, or a support person for someone with cancer please join other parishioners who are also dealing with the many complexities that cancer brings. Each month group members share their triumphs and tears with each other. God understands. -7-
Ministerio Hispano Fondo de Retiro para Sacerdotes El próximo fin de semana habrá sobres en las bancas dándole la oportunidad de apoyar al Fondo de Retiro para los Sacerdotes de la Arquidiócesis. Se les pedirá a todas las parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles a que contribuyan generosamente. Actualmente, el fondo provee para más de 100 sacerdotes retirados. En los próximos diez años, se espera que el número aumente significativamente. Con una compensación mínima y en muchos casos sin ninguna pensión, estos hombres se retiran sin ningún respaldo. Su contribución puede cambiar esto. El Fondo de Retiro para Sacerdotes nos da la oportunidad de apoyar a nuestros sacerdotes Católicos quienes nos han servido fielmente. Su contribución ayudará a que los sacerdotes de la arquidiócesis vivan un retiro sencillo y tranquilo. Ayúdenos a darles las gracias por todos los años de devoción a Dios y el fiel servicio que dieron a nuestras comunidades parroquiales. Haga su Cheque pagable a “Priest Retirement Fund”.
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:
Octubre 5 y 19 Junio 15 Noviembre 2 y 16 Julio 13 y 27 Diciembre 14 y 28 Agosto 10 y 24 Septiembre 7 y 21
¿Sabía Usted? Usted Puede Ayudar a que Los Niños se Sientan Comprendidos Como padres, educadores y voluntarios, queremos que los niños sepan que no somos sólo figuras de autoridad en su vida, sino también que somos personas de confianza. Para fomentar esta verdadera confianza, es importante que los niños se sientan comprendidos. Una de las formas más sencillas de hacer esto es repetir lo que están diciendo. Al hacerlo, reafirmamos al niño que lo hemos escuchado y comprendido. Para una copia del artículo completo de VIRTUS® y más sugerencias para la comunicación, escriba a jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.
In the Community
Ministerio Hispano La SB 128
Full Time Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation.
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
St. Joseph Church in Carpenteria is looking for someone who is in love with their Catholic faith and has a passion for youth ministry in the New Evangelization – someone who can creatively and energetically grow an existing Confirmation Program and develop a youth ministry program relevant to young people. For more information please contact Msgr. Dick Martini at FrMartini @stjosephchurch.org or call 805.684.2181
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
SB128
¿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 rosejoseca@aol.com
SB 128 would legalize physician-assisted 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.
La Donación de Sangre
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
¡La donación de sangre te hace sentir de lo mejor! El sentimiento que se logra solo cuando haces algo muy especial, como dar de ti mismo a los demás. Nuestra Parroquia tendrá una campaña de donación de sangre el domingo 14 de junio de 9:00 – 2:00. ¡Inscríbete al www.blood4life.org usando el código: Assumption, llama a United Blood Services al 800-7153699 o puedes inscribirte en la oficina parroquial!
Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another as well as a gift from God. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to receive the tools needed to make the most of this precious gift. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next WWME weekend June 27-28 at St. Jude In Westlake Village or July 10-12 In Chatsworth. Contact Jeanine and Russ Walker at 805-648-4244 or go online at www.twocanlove.org. We help make good marriages better.
In the Community
Update Your Faith Life
Blood Donation Donating Blood gives you a great feeling! The kind achieved only when you do something really special. Like giving of yourself to help others. Our church will be holding a blood drive on Sunday, June 14 from 9:00 – 2:00 in the bloodmobiles. Please sign-up online at www.blood4life.org using the sponsor code: Assumption, call United Blood Services at 800-715-3699 or you can also sign-up in the church office!
St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday Our next SVDP bundle Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, June 28. The truck will be parked in next to the rectory from 8am to 1:30pm to receive donations of useable clothing & household items. For large items including furniture, appliances & vehicles please call (800)9743571 or (323) 224-6280 for free pick up at your home. Remember your contributions will be helping the needy.
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Saint Francis Parish in Fillmore invites us to a 5 week Course to update our faith life. Beginning Thursday June 4th at 7:00 PM in rooms 5 and 6, Ken Hensley, a member of our parish, former Baptist minister and well-known Catholic speaker and teacher will be giving a series of 6 talks over 6 weeks. In these talks Ken's goal is to help you to understand the "key issue" that separates Catholics and Protestants and show you how to, by God's grace, win your family members and friends back to the Church. We are located at 1048 West Ventura Street in Fillmore, CA. Everyone is welcome. For more information please call (805) 524-1306
Rosary Rallies for God’s Marriage Please join the 2015 HISTORIC Rosary Rallies for God’s marriage. Join us in praying for our nation on June 13, 2015 at 12:00 noon. The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place in front of the Government Center on the corner of Telephone and Victoria. Please contact Ventura Rivas at 805-444-8135 for more information.
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 KEscallier@ola-vta.org 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):
SERVICE & OUTREACH DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Rochida McClure, 746-0727 FOOD BASKETS: Jerry Deal, 339-0260 RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or coastalpatty@gmail.com Dea Boehme, dea.boehme@att.net Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650 RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674 MANY MEALS: 642-7966 GRIEF SUPPORT: KEN LYNCH (310)720-9943
DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or rosejoseca@aol.com Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, taltorre@clinicas.org
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
DEPT HEAD: DN MIKE BURNS, EXT. 145
ALTAR SERVERS: Deryl & Margaret Franzel, 644-5449 altarservers@ola-vta.org 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, noonantim908@gmail.com MARRIAGES: Please contact Father Alex, ext. 106 SACRISTANS: Nikki Noonan 290-2278, niksown40@gmail.com USHERS: Larry & Barb Gadbois 320-3819 Communion to the Homebound: Parish Office
PARISH INFORMATION
BULLETIN: ext. 128 or bulletin@ola-vta.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, ext. 101 FINANCE COUNCIL: Paul Derse, 642-7966 PASTORAL COUNCIL: Dan McGrath, irishdanman@hotmail.com
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, jmkuske@yahoo.com 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, Gusatjed@hotmail.com PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Jan Parrone, 658-1904 ROSARY MAKERS: Aurora Gonzales, 654-0316 VOCATIONS: Father Alex, ext. 106 WELCOME COMMITTEE: Alton & Virginia Lewis 642-7966
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, kathy.ellison.2@gmail.com CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT: Mary Kielas, 650-7870 grivera@ola-vta.org 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 joethomas1107@gmail.com 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 RCIA@ola-vta.org LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Emily Raab , 486-2721 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme OLAsafeguard@ola-vta.org MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244 SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jenny Elliott at ext.124 or RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023 SundaySchool@ola-vta.org 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
1st Communion, Graduation & singing praise