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PADRE SERRA PARISH“SIEMPRE ADELANTE”

Padre Serra Church & OfficePadre Serra Church & Office5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482-6417 • FAX: (805) 987-8100

Office HoursOffice HoursMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.After Hours Emergency Contact (Cell)

(805) 512-3208E-mail: [email protected]

www.padreserra.org

LiturgiesLiturgiesSaturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.

(preceded by Morning Prayer at 7:45 a.m.)Holy Days: 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Chapel HoursBlessed Sacrament Chapel HoursSunday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Adoration First Friday of each month

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sacrament of ReconciliationSacrament of ReconciliationSaturday: 4:00 p.m.

December 18, 2011 — Fourth Sunday of Advent

To Our Newest Registered ParishionersWe welcome you to our Parish family.

May you find peace, love, faith and fellowship.

Robert ArmstrongSylvia ArmstrongZig AukstkalnisLoyetta AukstkalnisRyan CorcoranAlexis CorcoranAlden CorcoranAlyssa CorcoranKeith CraigSusan CraigWilliam CraigJessica CraigHeriberto GasparRuben GuevaraBernadette GuevaraAnthony FryMadison Paredez

Noah GuevaraMaritza LoyaMario MaldonadoAna-Maria MaldonadoCarina MaldonadoVanessa MaldonadoNatalie MaldonadoSofia MaldonadoAriana MaldonadoAimee SchwartzRobert SchwartzJosiah McDurfeeShayna McDurfeeLucas McDurfeeAraceli McDurfeeJudith McDurfeeLinda Pollnow

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Pastoring TeamDir. of Faith Formation, Eve Collier Ext 347 [email protected] Manager, Teresa Runyon Ext 322 [email protected], Fr. Patrick Mullen Ext 324 [email protected]

ClergyFr. Bill Lowe, Chaplain Ext 320Senior Deacon John Picard Ext 320Deacon Ike Edie Ext 409Deacon Bob Fargo Ext 364Deacon Roy Gacasan Ext 410Deacon Neil Kingsley Ext 401Deacon Luc Papillon Ext 412Deacon Jack Redmond Ext 403Deacon Arnold Reyes Ext 404Deacon Bill Spies Ext 362Deacon Joseph Torti Ext 402

SacramentsEmergency Sick Calls: Ext 320. After office hours, phone (805)512-3208.Infant Baptism: Jane Riggio at Ext 320. Pre-baptismalinstruction is required.Marriages: Teresa Runyon at Ext 322. Please call at least 6 monthsin advance.Vocations: Deacon Jack Redmond at Ext 403.Eucharist to the Sick and Homebound: Ext 320.Anointing of the Sick: Ext 320 early in serious illness.Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.Funerals: Jane Riggio at Ext 320.

Worship and MusicDirector, Dominic MacAller Ext 327 [email protected] Assistant, Jane Riggio Ext 325 [email protected] (Children/Adults) Catherine Shadduck Ext 331 [email protected]

Adult MinistriesCoordinator, Lauren Bogorad Ext 348 [email protected] Support Group Ext 361Help & Hope Ext 359Landings (Returning Catholics) Ext 341Stephen Ministry (Deacon Bill Spies) Ext 363St. Vincent de Paul (805) 504-4753

Faith FormationDirector, Eve Collier Ext 347 [email protected] Church, Elaine Denham [email protected] Communion, Liz Vega Ext 346 [email protected] 3-5, Christine Olsen Ext 349 [email protected]. High Ministry, Anita Green Ext 309 [email protected]/Young Adults, Brett Becker Ext 335 [email protected] H.S. Group, Howard Durand Ext 408 [email protected]

AdministrationParish Manager, Teresa Runyon Ext 322 [email protected], Jane Riggio Ext 320 [email protected]. Mullen’s Assistant, Barbara Morgan Ext 324 [email protected] Administrator, Pam Kingsley Ext 330 [email protected] Assistant, Terri Alleruzzo Ext 323 [email protected] Supervisor, Neil Kingsley Ext 328 [email protected] the Children, Lisa Barra/Teresa Runyon Ext 322

Serra CenterSerra CenterInquiries & Rental InformationPlease contact Kay Nielsen at 482-6417 ext [email protected] — www.serra-center.orgShown by appointment

Parish DirectoryParish Directory

Padre Serra Prayer ChainCall us anytime for prayers, all year long.Dorothy Brotea 388-0041Bette Church 482-0067(Cut this out & put by your phone)

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Dear Parish Families,

As a parish we strive to help those in need throughout the year. We really step up to the plate during theAdvent and Christmas seasons by providing food, clothing, monetary donations and good wishes to thepeople in our community. I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart and the hearts of thosewho are the recipients of these wonderful gifts. We at Padre Serra are blessed by our community and itis my wish for you to know how much we appreciate you and your efforts!

As you know we also need to keep sight of the fact that our own Parish is in need of financial help eachyear. We accomplish this through our annual fundraiser (Remember just 1 event in a year!). We areexcited to announce our 2012 fundraiser!

In the coming weeks you will see the advertising campaign unfolding with exciting news about this fun,exciting and amazing event. Keep checking the website and bulletin for ways that you can help withwish lists for silent and live auctions, ticket purchases, raffle’s, sponsorship, and special events beforethe fundraiser. We can all make a difference in one way or another but what is important is that we allgive it our best effort to make this event a huge success. It promises to be a fun evening filled withfantastic entertainment, fabulous food, great company and of course financial support for our greatparish and it’s ministries.

I wish you and your families continued blessings during this Advent and Christmas Season. Again thankyou for your continued support of our parish and the ministries that support our brothers in sisters inneed in our own community throughout the year!

Peace,

Lauren BogoradCoordinator of Adult Ministry

“That’s Entertainment”

March 3, 2012 Serra Center 6pm – 11pm

“That’s Entertainment”

March 3, 2012

Serra Center 6 p.m.-11 p.m.

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Monday, December 19, 2011Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 8:00 a.m. Pat Boulger, RIPTuesday, December 20, 2011Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38 8:00 a.m. Evelyn Nieland, RIPWednesday, December 21, 2011Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 8:00 a.m. Clement & Mary Moore, RIPThursday, December 22, 20111 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 8:00 a.m. Evelyn Nieland, RIPFriday, December 23, 2011Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 8:00 a.m. Parishioners of Padre Serra ParishSaturday, December 24, 20112 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 4:00 p.m. Joe Mullen, RIP 4:15 p.m. Parishioners of Padre Serra Parish 6:00 p.m. Fr. Jim Maloney, RIP 11:00 p.m. Bridget McCarthy, RIPSunday, December 25, 2011Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Midnight: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] 7:30 a.m. Deacon Lu & Jackie Gueringer, RIP 9:00 a.m. Billie & Gregory Turpin, RIP 11:00 a.m. Jeanne Flaherty, RIP

The Sunday and Daily Readings are available online at http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/index.htm

Mass Intentions& Readings of the Week

LiturgyLiturgy

Remember the sick — Pray for the return of good health for thefollowing: Everett Angle, Nicole Ashley, Jim Belardi, George Benson,Valerie Bergy, Eric Bernocco, Pat Burcelis, Lois Cunningham, AlanDikes, Pedro Domingo, Kathy Dugan, Michael Fortini, Anna Geib,Pamela Geisler, Kevin Gregory, Mary Hardison, Dorothy Hartt, ElaineHerbert, Anna Hurd, Mia Jordan, George Kroll, Chris Lawrence, FrankLombardo, Fr. James Martin SJ, Connie Mayer, Bernie McKenna, CarolMelton Mayer, Remedios Mendoza, Tom Mingay, Elizabeth Nguyen,Vic Niegas, Margaret Pegg, Dean Russell, Peter Samaha, Willie Santos,Katie Scheid, Bob Schmitt, Ralph Schumacher, Debra Seabaugh,Gwendolyn Strong, Anna Marie Thompson, Audrie Trimble, Pat Urban,Joan Williams, John Williams, Louis Yered Sr. & Doris Zavala.

Faith Sharing ...Around the Table

~ At meals and meetings: Read the Gospel, discuss the question ~Fourth Sunday of Advent — Acceptance of God’s Will

Reading I: 2 Samuel 7:1–5, 9–11, 16 ~God’s promise to DavidReading II: Romans 16:25–27Gospel: Luke 1:26–38 ~The AnnunciationKey Passage: Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it bewith me according to your word.”Adult: How do you open your heart to what God wants for you? How doyou follow the pathway that leads to happiness?Youth: What is God trying to accomplish in you?Child: Is there something hard you need to do this week? What might makeit easier?

Christian Initiation MattersAdvent and the Blessed Virgin MaryAdvent is an especially meaningful season for those who are preparing tojoin the Catholic Church. They catch the spirit of joyful anticipation as theyworship with us on Sundays and reflect upon the scriptures more deeplyduring the week. Advent is also a time when the inquirers, baptizedcandidates, and catechumens gain an increased understanding of theimportance of Mary to the Church. The Solemnity of the ImmaculateConception, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as well as some of theSunday readings give them an opportunity to see the special place that Maryholds in the hearts of Catholics.If you or anyone you know is interested in finding out more about theCatholic Church or about the initiation process, please contact CatherineShadduck at [email protected] or call 482-6417 ext. 331.

Simbang Gabi 2011This Weekend11:00 am Mass

followed by receptionin the Serra Center

All are invited to join ourparish Filipino Catholic Community

in celebratingSimbang Gabi,

a Filipino Advent tradition.

The parish extends its prayers and sympathy to the friends andfamily of those who have died recently:

Isauro Cajayon Sr., RIPFrank Gilbert, RIPDorothy Heath, RIPBeloved Wife of Edmund HeathWilma teMaat, RIPMay they enjoy peace in theirnew life with Christ Jesus.

Celebrating Advent: Make Room for Jesus ...

a few more ideas!Drop a ‘thank you’ card in a neighbor’s mailbox toshow your appreciation for their splendid outdoorChristmas lights.Try making homemade gifts for somepeople on your list.As a family, makeChristmas cookies orgoodies of some sort forsomeone who would notexpect such a gift.On Christmas Eve,read the story of theNativity from a children’s bible (Luke 2:1-20). Ifyour family is really creative, you can act out theChristmas story.Celebrate the feast of the Epiphany on January 8.Read the gospel story of the magi bringing gifts tothe newborn child (Matthew 2:1-12).

Advent and Christmas hold great potential forwonderful family activities and memories – most ofwhich cannot be purchased. The joy of Christmas isin the love. God so loved us that he sent his Son. Inour families, we are blessed by the coming of Jesus,and our abiding love for one another.

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Faith Formation ... Faith Formation ... Building Households of FaithBuilding Households of Faith

Monday 12/19- LIFE 7:00-9:00, Carmel Room

All Faith Formation Centers resume the week of January 8.

Enjoy the holiday with family and friends.Blessed Christmas

Faith Formation This Week … Gatherings for the week of 12/18/11

High School Youth GroupAll high school teens welcometo this spiritual evening.Get your hearts ready for Christmas.Monday, December 19,7:00-9:00pm in Carmel Rooms.

Santa Barbara Youth DayFor all high school students!

Join us for a great day of workshops, music, games, Mass and more!

Saturday, January 14, 2012 / 9:00 to 4:00 / Bishop Diego High School

Featuring: The Jacob and Matthew Bandand Jackie Francois

Cost is $16 (includes lunch)Registration Deadline: January 5 by 8:00pm

Go to www.padreserra.org ☛ I want to learn ☛click on Santa Barbara Youth Day

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Adult Ministry NewsAdult Ministry News

St. Vincent de PaulTo give thanks for all that God has given toyou, have you considered joining the Societyof St. Vincent de Paul? SVdP meets onTuesday (see Week-at-a-Glance). Those in needof assistance should call (805) 504-4753 or visitwww.padreserra.org ☛ I need help ☛ St. Vincent de Paul.

Adult Ministry Week-at-a-Glancefor December 19

Please check the parish website for more info about these and other great adultministries here at Padre Serra • www.padreserra.org

Monday 12/19~ Rosary Prayer Grp 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Church~ Many Meals Dinner 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. @ St. Mary Magdalen ChurchHall, Las Posas Rd. ~ Mom’s Group Cookie Exchange 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., San JuanCapistrano Rm.Tuesday 12/20~ Rosary Prayer Grp 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., ChurchWednesday 12/21~ Centering Prayer Grp 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Chapel~ Help & Hope 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., San Miguel Rm., Serra Center ~ Centering Prayer 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Brides RoomThursday 12/22~ Rosary Prayer Grp 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Church~ Knitting 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Carmel Rm.~ Many Meals Dinner 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. @ Trinity Presbyterian Church,Las Posas Friday 12/23~ Intercessory Prayer Grp 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., San Fernando Rm.

Many Meals of Camarillo serveshome-cooked meals on Mondays and ThursdaysFREE for those struggling to make ends meet(see Week-at-a-Glance). For volunteer ordonation opportunities call Pat, 388-8742, oremail [email protected]. Orvisit www.padreserra.org ☛ I need help ☛Many Meals.

Unemployed? Underemployed?Get the tools you need to get back to work!

Help & Hope Committee meets Wednesday (see Week-at-a-Glance).

Contact Bill Rumble @ 805.482.6417 ext 359 orBill Rumble @ [email protected] or www.padreserra.org ☛ I need help ☛Help & Hope

Knitting, Crochet Group meetsThursday mornings (see Week-at-a-Glance). Alllevels of expertise are welcome. Projects aredonated to several groups and individualsthroughout the year. For more information callDonna Lovato at 383-0074.

Let’s hear it for all the bakers at Padre Serra! We appreciate all of the tasty sweets that you provided

for our events for 2011!

Bereavement Support GroupMeets the first and third Thursdays of each month 8:30 to 11:00 am to providesupport to those who have lost a loved one.For more information contact Julia Snell at 482-6596 [email protected] or www.padreserra.org ☛ I need help ☛ Bereavement Ministry

Stephen Ministry ~ Trained ministerswho provide confidential, one-on-one caringto those hurting or in need of support. Theycan be reached at 482.6417 ext 363.Loaves and Fishes Food Drive

Continues every Sunday so bring canned and non-perishable food items and placethem in the wooden bins in the Church. Thank you!

Loaves & Fishes Sponsored by Padre Serra St. Vincent De Paul Chapter

Adult Ministry NewsAdult Ministry News

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Camarillo CatholicMoms’ Group

For more information about this great mom’sministry contact Kristen Bright at

[email protected] and Jenny Schneir [email protected] or visit

www.padreserra.org ☛ I want to grow ☛women’s ministry ☛ moms’ group

SAVE THE DATE!! Padre Serra Women’s Ministry

2nd Annual ~ Girls’ Nite Out

Friday, February 17

6:30 – 9:00 pm An evening of food, fashion, wine,

music, shopping and friendship!

Interested vendors should contact Georgia Robles 482.9686 or

[email protected] Or Helen Shields 482-6932 or

[email protected]

SAVE THE DATE!Padre Serra Parish Annual Fundraiser“THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT”

March 3, 2012

Padre Serra Women’s Retreat“Hearing God’s Voice”

January 27, 28 & 29, 2012St. Mary’s Seminary in Santa Barbara

Contact the Parish office or register at www.padreserra.org ☛ I want to grow ☛ women’s ministry.

Only a few spots left ... so hurry! GIFT ALERT! What a GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT for:

wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, godmother!

COMING IN JANUARY 2012Science, Theology & Religion:

Friends in Quest for TruthAn eight-week lecture series @ St. John’s Seminary

Visit www.padreserra.org ☛ I want to learn☛ adult formation/education for the schedule,

list of speakers and registration information. Or contactDn. Jack Redmond @ [email protected]

or 805.389.2035

EscripJoin today and all proceeds go to

St. Vincent De Paul Padre Serra ChapterIn these difficult financial times, it is hard to find just a little

extra money to help others. At Padre Serra our Escripprogram does just that and COSTS YOU NOTHING!

Everyday activities like shopping for groceries, merchandiseor dining with registered cards generates funds that go to

St. Vincent De Paul Padre Serra Chapter.What you need to do to activate your debit cards, credit cardsand grocery cards:

1. Log on to: http://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp

2. Locate our group number or name. OUR GROUP NAME IS PADRE SERRA PARISH and our group number is 136559191.You can use either one to log in.

3. Fill in your information4. Select your Von’s card or other grocery cards and input the ID

number5. Next you have the option to register your credit cards or debit

cards so that you can add more earnings but it is not required.6. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NEVER GIVEN TO

PADRE SERRA. ESI protects your confidentiality and does not license, sell, exchange or distribute any specific information about participants in the scrip program.

7. For more information please go to http://escrip.com/program/about.jsp

8. Contact Wendy Grasso at 485-4230 or email her at [email protected] or [email protected] . You can also go to www.padreserra.org ~I want to get involved ~ St. Vincent De Paul for more information.

100% of proceeds from this program and any othermonetary donations to St. Vincent De Paul go directly

to help the needy on our community!It just takes a minute to get involved with Escrip …

Won’t you help? Please? We appreciate your support!

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Protect the ChildrenProtect the ChildrenShopping mall safety tipsIt’s easy for kids to get sidetracked with all thesights, sounds, and smells surrounding us atholiday time. It is especially important tomonitor your children when taking them through the mall duringthe Christmas season. If children become separated from you,teach them to look for a “safe stranger” who can help them. Forexample, a mom with kids or the cash register person can help achild who is lost. Avoid telling children to go to the “manager.”Any adult in a suit, who looks important, can look like themanager to a child. Children must be told never to leave the mallor store to go looking for you in the parking lot. Let them knowthat you would never go outside or leave until you are reunited --no matter what anyone else tells them. For particular help, youmay call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

Memorial/HonorariumGifts for Padre Serra

Building FundRemember and honor a loved onethis holiday season with a gift intheir name to our Building Fund.Envelopes are available in thenarthex and parish office.

Quarterly Outreach CollectionST. VINCENT DE PAUL

This quarter (October-December)we will collect for our parish St.Vincent De Paul conference. Your SVDP Conference providesthe following services:• As Christmas draw near, we will

have even more of a need. People who won’t even be able toprovide holiday dinners.

Needless to say, their children will also go without Santa’s gifts. • As the weather gets colder, we will be challenged to provide

not only utilities bills but warm clothing and lodging.• Visitation to homes where we find: material poverty caused by

unemployment, deserted spouse, sickness and disabilities, disaster victims, bad management, or lack of knowledge of government benefits.

• Assisting financially those in need of food, gasoline to find a job, utilities, rent, mortgage payment, prescriptions, doctor bills, lodging, clothing for school and in some cases, car repair.

• Providing dining center locations (like Many Meals of Camarillo), food pantries, shelters for homeless people, services for the elderly, services for battered spouses or hotel lodging.

Fourth Week of Advent PrayerChrist our Lord, in these Advent days,We wait, and we wonder.In the anticipation of the season,We yearn for your return in glory.We wait, and we stand in hope.You coming to be one with us assures us of your eternal salvation.We wait, and we stand as one with you.Be with us as we commit ourselves anew to be stewardsOf your message of wonder, hope, and loves.For you are oneWith the Father and the Holy Spirit,Now and forever. Amen.

Beginning Experience “Beginning Experience” workshop will be held February 3-5 at theHoly Spirit Retreat Center in Encino for those who’veexperienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce/separation.This 3-day program helps a person move from the darkness of griefinto the light of a new beginning with renewed hope. BeginningExperience is recognized by the Office of Family Life for theArchdiocese of Los Angeles. The main (international) ministry’swebsite is www.beginningexperience.org. Info/registration: BrendaMikhail at (818) 352-5265 or [email protected]

Marriage Resources Marriage Resources Newlyweds 101: Keeping Your Marriage God-Centric

The Office of Family Life announces a new Marriage EnrichmentProgram for couples married 0-5 years who want to openly identify,share, and discuss concepts and techniques to enhance couple’smarriages to be more God-Centric.

Friday Evenings 7:00 pm - 9:30 pmJanuary 27, February 24, March, April 20, May 25, June 22, & July 27 at St. Basil Catholic Church, 637 S.Kingsley Dr.,LA 90005. Information/registration: Candy Metoyer 213.637.7250or email [email protected]

*********************************************Marriage Help – Retrouvaille

Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages ofdisillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can helpyou too. The next weekend is February 17-19.Information/registration: call: (661) 257-7980 or email:[email protected] or visit the web site atwww.HelpOurMarriage.com

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Reconciliation Opportunities

Monday, December 19 ~ 7:00 pm Padre Serra Communal Reconciliation Service

Tuesday, December 20 ~ 7:00 pm Reconciliation Service at St. Maximilian Kolbe,

Westlake Village

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve 4:00 pm* 4:15 pm in Serra Center 6:00 pm 11:00 pm Midnight Mass (with carols at 10:30) *carpooling is recommended

Christmas Day 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am

Parish Office Holiday Hours We will be closed on the following:

Friday, December 23 at 12 noon Monday, December 26 Tuesday, December 27

Friday, December 30 at 12 noon Monday, January 2

During these closures, if you have an emergency

that requires a priest, please call our parish emergency number at 512-3208.

Simbang Gabi at Padre Serra Traditional Filipino Advent Celebration

This Weekend ~ 11:00 am Liturgy followed by lunch and festivities ~ Serra Center

SIMBANG GABI is one of the longest and most popular of Filipino spiritual traditions and has deep roots in the country’s religious culture. In the early years of Christianity in the Philippines, the missionary friars held nine days of masses during Advent to usher in the event of Christ’s birth. These masses were celebrated in the early morning hours. The entire family would get up and walk or ride their farm sleds to the nearest parish church. There was a practical reason behind the missionary fathers’ desire to hold the early Mass. The Filipinos were farmers and fishermen. With the early Mass, they could greet the dawn of a new day before working the fields or after fishing the seas. The missionaries decided that they could implant in the hearts and minds of the natives the substance of the Catholic religion, preserve the Catholic faith and continue the propagation of the gospels by integrating a distinctly Filipino custom with the needs of Catholic worship. The original roots of Simbang Gabi are all but forgotten now. However, the fascination of going to church at dawn, in order to start the new day with worship, is as strong as ever among Filipinos. For the children, it announces that Christmas is just around the corner. For most, the practice has acquired its own flavor and spiritual significance distinct for this time of the year. In the Philippines today, and in some churches in the USA, Simbang Gabi is a nine-day novena of Masses dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Lighted lanterns called parols or the Filipino version of the Star of Bethlehem, add to the joyous atmosphere that pervades the air. You will see samples of different parols in our Gathering procession and environment. Children will be offering baskets of flowers and fruits to our Blessed Mother to thank her for giving us Jesus. Our parish has been celebrating Simbang Gabi since December 18, 1993 at St John’s Seminary Chapel, before we had this beautiful church, and the celebration has continued to be one of the highlights of our Advent season. All are invited to a luncheon in the Serra Center. Enjoy entertainment, prizes as well as a raffle for all those who donate a food item to St. Vincent de Paul.

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CHARTER OAK HOME CARE(805) 791-3432 (805) 807-1876

HIGH QUALITY CARE IN YOUR HOME OR IN OUR HOMELive-in Care or Hourly Care Full-time/Part-timeLong Term/Short Term Assistance with Daily ActivitiesFood Preparation Errands/Grocery shoppingLight Housekeeping Transportation to AppointmentsMedication Reminder Night time Supervision

Our residential licensed care home located atCamarillo and Simi Valley California.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured. We Accept Long Term Care Insurance.

FOLINOTAX & FINANCIALNETWORK

David P. Folino, EA, CFP®

Tax Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM

333 N. Lantana St., Suite 297 CALL: 482-4062Folino Tax & Financial Network is an independentfirm with securities offered through SummitBrokerage Service, Inc.,Member FINRA/SIPC

CA Insurance Lic.#0760834

Parishioner

VENTURA EYE INSTITUTEMICHAEL T. RAGEN, M.D.

• Laser • Glaucoma

• Cataracts • Eyelid Surgery

3801 Las Posas Rd., Ste. # 112, Camarillo, CA 93010

(805) 388-1211JAGODA - Massage TherapistSpecialized in Swedish, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue and Hot Stone.In the privacy of your homeor my home SPA. Call 805-405-1492Gift Certificates Available

JJ Pop Enterprises Lic # 567431General Contractor Commercial and Residential

JUREK POPRAWSKITel: (805) 377-6182 • (805) 987-9186

Fax: (805) 987-2262913037 Padre Serra Church (A) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805

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Franklin & VizzoPlumbing

Plumbing and HeatingService - Repairs

24 Hour Emergency Service

Senior DiscountsLic. No 389926 Ventura

805-641-1997www.franklinandvizzo.com

WHY IS ITA man wakes up after sleepingunder an ADVERTISED blanketon an ADVERTISED mattress

and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamasbathes in an ADVERTISED showershaves with an ADVERTISED razor

brushes his teethwith ADVERTISED toothpaste

washes with ADVERTISED soapputs on ADVERTISED clothes

drinks a cup of ADVERTISED coffee

drives to workin an ADVERTISED car

and then . . . .refuses to ADVERTISEbelieving it doesn’t pay.Later if business is poor

he ADVERTISES it for sale.WHY IS IT?

JesusA to Z

Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS

A colorful Catholic ABC bookfor kids and families!

Includes a glossary of questions to help adultspass on their Catholic faith.

007199 9 x 12 Hardcover$16.99 each • Special Offer — 2 for $25.00!800-566-6150 www.wlpmusic.com

TeresaToomeyParishioner

805-890-2888

Gold Coast

JERRY J. ZINS, JR., CFP®, CLU, ChFCCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM

LPL Registered Principal• Wealth Management Specialist •• Investments • IRA’s • 401k’s •

400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 202Bus: 805-384-1186 www.yoursummitwealth.comSecurities and Advisory Services Offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC Parishioner

CA Insurance Lic. # 0708854

DR. MICHAEL BUFFOFamily Camarillo Optometrist

(805) 388-95002316 E. Ventura Blvd.

“In Old Town” Local Parishioner

RIC’SRestaurant

Sport Lounge2500 Las Posas Road

805-389-9919BREAKFAST (Tues & Sun)ALL DAY MENU - 7 DAYS

FOOD TO GO - CATERING

Ottavio’sSince 1969 Italian Restaurant

1620 Ventura Blvd.

(805) 482-3810EARLY BIRDSBANQUETSCATERING

Bankruptcy AttorneyJohn Faucher ~ Hurlbett & FaucherBankruptcy, Debtor-Creditor Law

(818) 889-8080 [email protected] (805) 367-4154 - Fax5743 Corsa Dr., #208, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Consider RememberingYour Parish in Your Will.

For further information, please call the Parish Office.

Grooming With A Gentle Touch(805) 987-1223

501 Mobil Ave., Suite C,Camarillo, CA 93010

We Have Warm Hearts forCold Noses

Landings Ministry welcomes you back to the Catholic Church!

Landings is a ministry that welcomes back and

nurtures through confidential and compassionate listening and faith sharing the inactive Catholic

who is considering a return. This is a small group of lay persons who listen

to your stories, share their faith journeys with you, and provide you with information on the changes since Vatican II.

We will be starting our next session on Wednesday January 18, 2012

and will meet every Wednesday in the San Fernando room at 7PM for 10 weeks.

To find out more about this ministry, leave a message in the parish office 482-6417 ext 341

and we will return your call.

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