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February 15, 2015 — Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Padre Serra Church & OfficeFr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor

5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482-6417 • FAX: (805) 987-8100After Hours Emergency (805) 512-3208E-mail [email protected]

LiturgiesSaturday 5:00pmSunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00amMonday - Friday 8:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)Saturday 3:45 - 4:45pm

Blessed Sacrament Chapel HoursSunday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pmSaturday 3:00pm - 9:00pmFirst Friday Adoration 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Office HoursMonday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pmSaturday 2:00pm - 7:00pmSunday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Serra Center Rentalwww.serra-center.org

St. Mary Magdalen School, K-82534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 93010(805) 482-2611 www.smms.pvt.k12.ca.us

Please know our parishstaff is available via email using [email protected]

We want to answer yourquestions about:

Baptism JaneSunday Pre-School EveFirst Communion Mary, EveChildren Christine, EveMiddle School Britney, EveHigh School Brett, EveYoung Adults BrettBecoming Catholic CatherineMarriage & Weddings TeresaMinistries TeresaSeniors TeresaLiturgy and Music DominicFunerals Jane

Ask Jane, Anne, EveHelp Jane, TeresaJoin Anne, EveRent Kay, AlanGive Pam, Alan

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CROP WalkSunday, March 8

In three weeks we will joinwith our neighbors fromdifferent faiths, cultures andages to walk in solidarity intaking a stand against hungerin our community and world.Together we will raiseawareness and funds. Thereason we walk is because“they walk”. Hungry peoplein developing countriestypically walk as much as six miles a day to get food, water, andfuel and to take their goods to market. We walk to be in solidaritywith their struggle for existence.

We invite you to take a stand and join us on March 8. Visit us inthe Ministry Corner next weekend to learn more and to participatein the walk. Carrie Perry [email protected],www.cropwalk.org.

“O God, to those who have hunger, give bread.And to us who have bread, give the hunger for justice.”

Latin American Prayer

Are you baptized Catholic and received your First Communionbut never celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation?

Have you been asked to be a godparent or sponsor but areunable to because you are not confirmed?

Confirmation completes our initiation into the Catholic Church.In Confirmation we are conformed more closely to Jesus andbound more tightly to his Church so that we may bear witness

to Jesus and carry out his mission in the world.

Join a group of adults preparing to be confirmed atPadre Serra Parish

Classes begin Thursday, Feb 267:00-8:30pm

We will meet every Thursday through April 30.

To register, please email Catherine at [email protected] call (805)482-6417 ext 331.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015

5:30 PM - 11 PM

The Serra Center � 5205 Upland Road � Camarillo

Cocktail Attire

THE 22ND ANNUAL

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

S T. M A R Y M A G D A L E N S C H O O L I N V I T E S YO U T O

Dinner, Cocktails & Dancing � Silent and Live Auctions � Golden Ticket Drawing

All proceeds from this event will benefit our scholarship fund and

the enhancement of our school’s curriculum.

R S V P B Y F E B R U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 1 5

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Wholiness RecapI keep the Lord always before me; with him at my right hand, I shall never be shaken.

Therefore my heart is glad, my soul rejoices; my body also dwells secure. Psalm 16:8-9

About this time, any sane person would be just about over our Wholiness Plan, and ready to move on. Astudy by University College in London, though, suggests it takes at least 66 days for a habit to reallytake root in our lives and become a way of life. This means it’s too soon for any of us to give up on ourpersonal focus to unite mind, heart, body and faith in a way of life that is healthy, whole and holy.We’ve had a number of emphases, from the Scriptures these past five weeks, to help us root our bodywith a deeply spiritual focus. I’d like to repeat them, briefly, to help us hold onto and remind ourselvesof God’s will for us:

Faith: Recall that you are God’s beloved daughter/son. If God loves you, you should love yourself inways that are life-giving and sacrificial … this can sometimes mean refraining from the tasty butharmful, or getting out and moving in healthy exercise. Also, recall that your body is the temple of theHoly Spirit within you, worthy of care. When we care for our bodies, we also increase our ability toserve the Lord.Friendship: Just as Eli led Samuel to the Lord, we need to be supportive of each other in our journeyto wholeness and holiness, celebrating each other’s triumphs, offering a shoulder to cry on wherenecessary, willing to inconvenience ourselves for each other’s benefit. So please … if your connectgroup is working well, stay together. Support one another. Hold onto each and keep moving forward. Ifyou’ve been on your own, by all means carry on. Don’t slip back into old practices that weren’t lifegiving, body strengthening or God blessed.Food: Fasting is an ancient and holy practice wherein we make room for God, and make room forphysical health. Just as Simon and Andrew, James and John had to leave behind nets and boats, fatherand co-workers, we may have to leave behind ways of life that aren’t healthy, even if we are fond ofthem, to follow in the ways of the Lord.Fortitude: Jesus struggled with the unclean spirits that literally bedeviled his people. He does the samefor us in the areas of our greatest weakness, where we are most in need of His strength. Some of ourgreatest goods can only be achieved with struggle, and we never want to struggle alone. Jesus wants toaccompany us and fortify us on our way.Fitness: The whole of Jesus’ ministry was peppered by moments when he would lay hands on thosewho suffered, whose health was compromised. By His touch, theywere healed. We, too, stand in need of His healing grace in our livesof faith, and in our bodies. Prayerfully, we need to approach Himwith confidence, trusting that He can work greater things in us thanwe could ever accomplish for ourselves.

Siempre adelante!

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Families

Interactive Stations of the Cross ~ February 27Bring the family to participate in this ancient prayer practice in awhole new way. Experience the Way of the Cross hands-on. Arrivebetween 7:00 and 7:30pm to go through in small groups in church.

Faith Formation Registration ~ First Week in MayEach year more than 650 children and teens enroll in FaithFormation! Faith Formation is after-school religious education forpreschool through high school. Registration opens the first week inMay. Watch the bulletin and website for more info!!

Children

Adults

All things Lent!Stop by page eight for details on Ash Wednesday, Friday SoupSuppers and Stations, and The University Series.

Serra Seniors Gathering ~ February 18Lt. Colonel Robert Cheveres, Retired Air Force, will share hisexperiences of the Cuban Missile Crisis, nuclear alert and warresponse, Vietnam, and flying fighter jets. He was awardednumerous medals, including the Flying Cross Medal. Join us forcoffee and refreshments at 9:45am followed by our speaker at 10:00.All people 55 and older are welcome!

Bereavement Support Group ~ February 19We offer support to those who have lost a loved one. Meetings arethe first and third Thursday of the month at 9:00am. Julia Snell 482-6596, [email protected]

Women’s One Day Retreat ~ March 21Mark your calendars for a day with Rev. Julie Morris. Watch fordetails soon.

Men’s Retreat ~ April 24-26Holy Waiting … In a World that Can’t Wait. We live in a world thatwaits for nothing. We hate to wait. We hate waiting at red lights,waiting in the doctor’s office, in line at the market, in freewaycongestion. We want things now. This culture of immediacy hasinfected our spiritual lives as well. We will explore and reflect on thespiritual discipline of Holy Waiting at Mater Dolorosa RetreatCenter. Registration begins Feb 28. Dave McCormick 558-7868,[email protected], www.passionist.org/materdolorosa.

Little Church ~ February 22Preschool children ages 3 and up enjoy prayers, bible stories, craftsand play! Little Church meets during the 9:00 and 11:00am massesmost Sundays. Stop by and meet Coordinator Elaine Denham formore information. Questions: [email protected]

Support Ministries

Pastoral Care is available in the parish office with Teresa Runyon,Faith Life Minister. Teresa will help to discern your needs andprovide referrals to our many support ministries, clergy or otherresources. 482-6417, [email protected].

Cancer Support Group Embracing Your Journey provides hope,empowerment, love and prayer in a comforting atmosphere ofencouragement. It is a safe environment for people touched bycancer to connect with others in a productive and spiritual way.Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. Lou AnnPaolella 551-8014.

Caregivers Support Group Caritas offers support to those who arecaring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse. Meetings are thefourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Patricia [email protected].

Career Transition Ministry helps the unemployed andunderemployed focus their job search, improve resume and interviewskills, network. Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm, San Miguel room. BillRumble [email protected].

Bereavement Support Group offers support to those who have losta loved one. Meetings are the first and third Thursday of the monthat 9:00am. Julia Snell 482-6596, [email protected].

Good Samaritans offers assistance with meals to those who arerecovering from illness, accidents, injuries, and surgeries. GwenRipplinger 797-6864 or Denise Ginty 388-3897.

Many Meals of Camarillo provides hot meals, food, and other lifeessentials for those struggling to make ends meet. Meals are servedtwice a week 5:00-6:15pm on Mondays at St. Mary MagdalenChurch and Thursdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Pat Yost 388-8742.

Open Hearts (LGBT) fellowship ministry where LBGT brothers,sisters, and their families and friends in Christ are welcome and asafe harbor to explore spirituality and share experiences, strength,and hope. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00pm inthe San Fernando room.

Prayer Chain offers prayer support anytime, all year long. ContactDorothy Brotea 388-0041 or Bette Church 482-0067.

Special Families offers support and friendship to parents andguardians with children, all ages, with special needs or disabilities.Meets second Wednesday at 7:00pm. Monica Spooner 484-8379,[email protected].

St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on aperson-to-person basis. Aid may take the form of intervention,consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. Thosein need of assistance should call 504-4753.

Stephen Ministry provides confidential, one-on-one support tothose hurting or in need of support. Don’t take the journey alone, atrained minister is waiting to help you. Call 482-6417 ext 363.

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Inquiring into the Catholic ChurchAre you considering the possibility of becoming Catholic? At PadreSerra Parish we have an ongoing inquiry group that meets onTuesday evenings to answer any questions you may have. Basicconcepts and practices of our faith are explained in a relaxedatmosphere. It is a time to discern, at your own pace, if the CatholicChurch is right for you. Please accept this invitation to “Come andSee” by emailing Catherine Shadduck at [email protected] call (805)482-6417 extension 331.

Becoming Catholic

Pray for Our SickNancy Branigan, Lourdes Edejer, Carl Letch, David McFarlin,Nancy Palazzolo, Daisy Perry, Sharyl Priest, Rosalie Souza andMartha Webb. (Names are refreshed monthly.)

Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of those who have diedrecently:Tristan Colell, RIPBeloved daughter of Bruce & Kristi Colell

Vicenta Imperial Mendez, RIPKrystyna Sieradzka, RIPBeloved grandmother of Evita Kunke

May they enjoy peace in their life with Christ Jesus.

Prayer OpportunitiesAdoration: First Fridays 2:00pm-7:00pm, ChapelCentering Prayer: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Brides RoomDaily Readings: www.usccb.orgMorning Prayer: Monday – Friday 7:45am, ChurchRosary: Monday – Friday 8:30am, ChurchPrayer Chain: offers prayers and support anytime.Contact Dorothy Brotea 388-0041 orBette Church 482-0067

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Our Prayer Life

Get the scoop! On the fountain side of the courtyard. This Week: Pennies from Heaven!! Benefits St. Mary’s SchoolNext Week: CROP Walk Info and Registration

Girl Scout Cookies!

Ministry Corner: Discover, Engage, Enjoy

Parish Office Closed ~ February 16Enjoy President’s Day with family and friends! For emergenciesrequiring a priest, call (805) 512-3208.

Other Notes

February 15 ~ Wholiness Plan: Fitting it all together for LentMark 1:40-45For reflection:• Whatever I do, I should be doing it for God’s glory. How has theWholiness Plan helped me to understand this?• How will my experience of the 40 days of the Wholiness Planchange or influence my experience of the next 40 days, my Lentenexperience and journey to our Risen Lord?

Faith Sharing

Greeter Ministry

Father and son team man the Welcome Center.

Volunteer Opportunities

Together in Mission ~ March 1Annual Appeal Together in Mission supports 81 parishes and 63schools in every region of the Los Angeles Archdiocese — and is theonly Annual Appeal program in the country that dedicates everydollar to assisting parishes and schools that need it. Your giftsprovide essential resources and ministries that enrich parish life,strengthen families, advance Church leadership and inspire andeducate future generations of our faith. To find out more please go tohttp://ourmissionla.org/.

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