3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 14, 2015
...it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and day and through it all the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how Mark 4:26-27
“Un hombre siembra la semilla en la tierra: que pasan las noches y los días, y sin que él sepa cómo, la semilla germina y crece” Marcos 4: 26-27
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.
Weekly Reflection
Reflexión Semanal
Tending God’s kingdom on earth
Cuidando el reino de Dios en la tierra
Today’s readings and prayers remind us that God expects us to use the talents and gifts he has given us to glorify him by bringing goodness to the world. God has sown the seed of faith within each of us and asks us to bear the fruits of our individual gifts. This understanding grows out of Jesus’ Pentecostal exhortation to his apostles, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” This point is illustrated in today’s readings which are replete with images of trees, which when they have matured as Ezekiel describes, “bear fruit, [and] become majestic so that every winged thing [dwells] in the shade of [their] boughs.” The responsorial psalm echoes this message, “like a cedar of Lebanon shall the [just one] grow.” One imagines the care provided by such a tree: sustenance, warmth, shelter and protection. Jesus, speaking in the gospel, reminds us that “[the kingdom of God] is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants...so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.” Jesus’ message is clear. We are to nurture God’s kingdom here on earth by caring for one another. Jesus asks us to make a commitment to follow his example and so we are inspired to pray, O God, “without you mortal frailty can do nothing, grant us always the help of your grace that in following your commands we may please you by our resolve and our deeds” (Collect).
Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy nos recuerdan que Dios nos ha dado talentos y dones y que espera que los utilicemos para glorificarlo al traer el bien al mundo. Dios ha sembrado la semilla de la fe dentro de cada uno de nosotros y nos pide que demos frutos con nuestros dones individuales. Este entendimiento nace de la exhortación en Pentecostés que Jesús hiso a sus apóstoles, “Así como el Padre me ha enviado, así también los envió a ustedes.” Este punto es ilustrado en las lecturas de hoy con la imagen del árbol que crece y da frutos. Ezequiel lo describe como algo que “dará fruto y se convertirá en un cedro magnífico. En él anidarán toda clase de pájaros y descansarán al abrigo de sus ramas.” En el Salmo Responsorial se repite esta imagen, “como los cedros en los altos montes«en medio de sus atrios darán flores.” Se imagina uno todo lo que este árbol provee: lo que sostiene, la sobra, el refugio, la protección. Jesús, en el Evangelio nos recuerda que “El reino de Dios es como una semilla de mostaza que, cuando es sembrada, es la más pequeña de todas las semillas de la tierra. Pero una vez sembrada, brota y se convierte en el árbol más grande« para que los pájaros del cielo puedan refugiarse en su sombra.” El mensaje de Jesús es claro. Debemos de nutrir el reino de Dios aquí en la tierra al cuidarnos unos a otros. Jesús nos pide que nos comprometamos a seguir su ejemplo y por esto nos inspiramos a rezar a Dios diciendo en la Oración Colecta, “Todo verdadero crecimiento viene de ti. Nosotros solo podemos sembrar la semilla, y tú la haces brotar y crecer hasta llegar a ser un gran árbol que nos posibilite dar abrigo y cobijar a todos.”
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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
Mel & Mary Lee Fowler 56 Years on June 21
Mallory Scarlett Van
Kathy & Dan Murphy 52 Years on June 15
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Keith & Claudette York 49 Years on June 18
Please pray for those who have recently passed away and for their families
Deryl & Margaret Franzel 44 Years on June 26
James Edward Bonczek Dolores Olivera Diane Knerr Alfredo Edrada Geraldine Steed
Joanne & James Vega 40 Years on March 6
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Dr. Bob & Mary Gene Ryan 36 Years on June 9
Mass Intentions MASS INTENTIONS FOR June 15 — June 21
Marc & Pat Groff 36 Years on June 16
Monday, June 15 6:30 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Linda Hill (D) 8:00 Esteban (D) & Angela Lazatin (D)
Kelli & Martin Zaehringer 32 Years on June 18
Tuesday, June 16 6:30 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) 8:00 Shelby Bauer (D & Maria Valdivieso (L)
Dan & Emily Cook 19 Years on June 1
Wednesday, June 17 6:30 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Imla Peachey (D) 8:00 Gene Lombardi (D) & Michael Philbin (D)
Fabian & Darlene Stadler 6 Years on June 19
Thursday, June 18 6:30 Esther Blanco (D) & Gene Lombardi (D) 8:00 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) & Gene Lombardi (D) Friday, June 19 6:30 Julie Skowron (D) & Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) 8:00 Jack Mellring (D) & Gene Lombardi (D) Saturday, June 20 8:00 Fr. Michael T. Bell (D) 5:15 Scott C. Weiss (D) & Philip Ritchie (D) Sunday, June 21 8:00 John & Jacob Pereria (D) & Louis Fromknecht (D) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 John Brice (D) & Emily Velasquez (D) 12:30 Clara Caballero (D) & Fanny Caballero (L) 5:15 John P. Higgins Jr. (D) & Fr. Michael T. Bell (D)
Our NEW OLA Website and Online Giving Page!
Announcements Bulletin Deadline June 28 bulletin-due by 5pm Jun 18 Pulpit Announcement –June 21 Masses-Due by June 17 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 14
Blood Drive
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June 24
“Catching Fire, Becoming Flame”
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June 26
“Heaven Help Us”
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June 28
SVdP Bundle Sunday
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July 3 & 4
Office closed in observance of Independence Day
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July 5
No Friendship Sunday
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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 The office will be closed Friday-Sunday, July 3–5 in observance of Independence Day.
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 La oficina estará cerrada Viernes-Domingo, julio 3-5 en observancia del Día de la Independencia.
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, June 7, 2015 was $20,246.02. 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, 7 de junio 2015 fue de $20,246.02. 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: $111,208.00 Amount Paid: $ 85,055.50 Balance: $ 37,544.50
Meta Parroquial: $ 122,600.00 Cantidad Prometida: $ 111,208.00 Pagado: $ 85,055.50 Balance: $ 37,544.50 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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Parish News No Friendship Sunday on July 5, 2015 Due to the Holiday weekend there will not be Friendship Sunday on July 5th. We will resume again on July 12th with our faithful volunteers, coffee, doughnuts and all the trimmings! Have a safe 4th of July ! We are in need of volunteers to help at Friendship Sunday. At this time there are 1many Sundays now through the end of the year that are without volunteers. If you and your friends are interested in being part of an excellent ministry, one that allows you to visit with fellow parishioners and meet those that you don't know, this is the opportunity for you. Please contact: Deacon Phil Joerger or Mari Joerger at 642-7966 ext. 148. Or see us at Friendship Sunday. We will train and assist as needed.
Religious Education Our Lady of the Assumption School Congratulations to the OLA Class of 2015, who graduated on June 10. The graduates are: Kenya Apodaca, Lucas Baldonado, Victoria Ball, Patrick Bello, Benjamin Bernard, Elizabeth Callahan, Matthew Callahan, Natalie Cano, Gabriel Carlin, Samantha Chasmar, Bianca Gutierrez, Luke Heimann, Paige Hewlett, Jacob Hill, Jesse House, Evan Kistler, Emily Mahony, Adrin Masmela, Omar Munoz, Liam Murphy, Anjolee Natividad, Savanah Nelson, Brock Pierce, Jeffrey Rivera, Gabriel Roy, Jacob Roy, Sama Safadi, Priscila Segovia, Katherine Tafoya and Ryan Viola. And a special congratulations goes to our “SB Leadership Award” recipients as they were recognized at a special ceremony on Wednesday, June 3rd. The recipients were Fae Armstrong, Eli Noonan & 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 - 5more information.
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.
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
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.
Youth Ministry Please keep the “Into the Deep” participants in prayer this week. Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, host families, cooks, servers and OLA youth that are making the week-long event possible! Registrations for Steubenville Youth Conference, July 2426, in San Diego are still available, contact youth minister, Gabriel Rivera for more information, x121.
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults 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.
Safe Environment
Adult Ministries
Did You Know?
Opportunity for Adult Faith Formation
You Can Help Children Prepare For Natural Disasters
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 7:00-8:30 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.
When parents and caregivers or other family members deal with crisis situations calmly and confidently, children feel more confident and secure. A child’s reactions are influenced by the behavior they see. The better prepared you are, the more reassuring you may be during an emergency. To help prepare your family, develop a disaster plan and assemble a supply kit. For more information and emergency preparedness tips, visit bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov.
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
Service & Outreach
Ministerio Hispano
Many Meals
Taller de Formación en la Fe: LA BIBLIA
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.
Te gustaría leer la Biblia pero, ¿no sabes cómo empezar? Te invitamos a este taller de formación en la fe donde aprenderemos la estructura básica de la Biblia, como leerla y como aplicar la lectura tu vida de oración. Este taller se llevará a cabo el sábado 27 de junio de 10-12 pm en el Salón Santa Cruz. Los que gusten almorzar con nosotros de 12-1pm ordenaremos pizza con una contribución de $5 por persona.
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
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, June 16th. 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. For more information please call Ken's cell at 310 720 9943 or send an email to kenlynch123@aol.com.
OLA Cancer Group Cancer affects everyone. You don't have to battle cancer alone. Come and spend an evening with church members who understand. The OLA Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:00pm in the Parish House (21 N. Dunning) from 5:30-7:00 pm. Contact Rochida McClure at (805) 746-0727 for more information. -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:
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 los Niños a Prepararse Para Los Desastres Naturales Cuando los padres, responsables u otros miembros de la familia enfrentan situaciones de crisis con calma y confianza, los niños se sienten más seguros y fuera de peligro. Las reacciones de un niño son influenciadas por el comportamiento que ven. Cuanto más preparados estamos para un caso de emergencia, más seguridad podemos dar a los niños de que todo está bajo control. Para ayudar a que su familia esté preparada, es importante desarrollar un plan de respuesta en caso de desastre y tener un paquete de provisiones armado. Para más información y consejos de preparación para emergencias, visite bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov.
Ministerio Hispano La SB 128 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
In the Community Full Time Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation. 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
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)
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.
El RICA es el proceso para los adultos que desean prepararse para los sacramentos de iniciación: El Bautismo, La Primera Comunión y/o la Confirmación. Aquí en OLA ofrecemos esta formación en español. Este proceso inicia el martes 18 de agosto, para más información llame o haga una cita con el Diacono Raul 642-7966 ext. 149 o por email rosejoseca@aol.com.
In the Community Scholarships For Success Scholarships are available to anyone 18 years or older with ahigh school diploma or GED wishing to pursue a career in technical education. Adults of any age can apply! Scholarships are based upon need and awarded in various amounts. For more info or to apply call VACE at 805-289-1744.
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
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER 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.
Conejo Youth Festival Featuring Grammy Nominated Catholic Musician MATT MAHER LIVE IN CONCERT & International Catholic Speaker PAUL J KIM. Mass, confession, fellowship, worship & adoration. Join us! June 20th 2015 at La Reina High School. Buy YOUR Tickets ONLINE! www.conejoyouthfest.com/tickets
Bike For The Unborn
Defenders of Life invite you to come to meet young people involved in “BIKE Our next SVDP bundle Sunday is FOR THE UNBORN”. They are from St. scheduled for Sunday, June 28. The John Paul II College. They are bicycling truck will be parked in next to the rectofrom San Diego to Santa Barbara and back again to San ry from 8am to 1:30pm to receive doDiego to raise money for anti-abortion events. Defenders nations of useable clothing & housewill host these cyclists at the June Meeting on Wednesday hold items. For large items including June 17th at 3:00 p m in the parish house at Our Lady of furniture, appliances & vehicles please call (800)974the Assumption church. All teens are invited to meet these 3571 or (323) 224-6280 for free pick up at your home. amazing young people. For more info please call Anna Remember your contributions will be helping the needy. - 8 - (805) 218-3093
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 --
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