ENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EENTER DATE AND TITLETDAATR NTEE LTE AND TIT EOCTOBER 18, 2015 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Fr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012(805) 482-6417 • FAX: (805) 987-8100After Hours Emergency (805) 512-3208e-mail parish@padreserra.orgwww.padreserra.org

LiturgiesMonday - Friday 8:00amSaturday 5:00pmSunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am

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 - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pmFriday 8:00am - 5:00pmSaturday 1:15pm - 6:15pmSunday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Serra Center Rentalwww.serra-center.org

St. Mary Magdalen School, TK-82534 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 93010(805) 482-2611 www.smmschool.net

Contact Us

Please know our parish staff is available via emailusing their firstname@padreserra.org

We want to answer your questions 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, EveGive Pam, Alan

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Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 23TRUNKS Needed! Be a trunk! Four easy steps:

1. Sign up, christine@padreserra.org

2. Get decorations and LOTS of candy … 700

pieces!

3. Arrive no later than 5:00pm to set yourself

up

4. Pass out candy from 6:00-8:00pm

WHAT EXACTLY IS CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING?Come learn, reflect and discuss why these teachings are so important to our Catholic faith

Tuesday, November 106:30pm Hospitality7:00pm PresentationSerra Center

Facilitated by LaurenBogorad & Deacon ArnoldReyes

We will embark on a faithjourney of discovery as we

dig deeper into what human dignity means in today’sworld. We are called to action by Jesus so please joinus!Child care and homework room provided. RSVP forevent and child care to anne@padreserra.org.

Sponsored by Padre Serra Parish Social Justice Team

Pumpkins & PursesBrunch

Saturday, November 710:00am -1:00pmSerra Center

$30 per personTickets available beginning Oct 26 in office and in Ministry Corner Oct 31-Nov 1. Questions: teresa@padreserra.org, 482-6417

Bring your mom, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor for a morning of food, fun and friendship.

Shop for the holidays & support our ministries*Handmade items*Jewelry, Cards, and more!

*Opportunity Drawing

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Reflections on Pope Francis’ Message

I’ve been thinking about Pope Francis’ encouragement for us to recognize that we, too, have been giventhe responsibility to engage in the Church’s missionary outreach. After all, it was this sense of purposethat compelled our patron, St. Junipero Serra to venture to California from Spain. I bet I’m not the onlyone in the parish, though, who can admire our saint’s zeal while still uncomfortable with following inhis footsteps. We Catholics, for the most part, aren’t street preachers, let alone door­to­door evangelists.This leaves us all a little flat footed. So, I’ve done a little canvassing of some parish leaders on howthey’ve been able to speak to others about their faith in ways that were natural and inviting, rather thanpushy.

One parishioner shared how a neighborhood progressive block party became an opportunity towitness to her neighbors. It seemed so natural, in that getting­to­know­you time, while sharing on theparts of her life that mattered most to her, to talk about the role that Padre Serra parish played in her life.She didn’t have to be preachy or forceful. She was simply able to share about how she was beingspiritually nourished. She spoke about the Christmas concert and the beautiful Christmas Masses thatwere coming up. She learned that a few of her new neighbors were parishioners, too. It’s worthconsidering if we’re making use of times like these in our own lives, not to tell other people what to door how they should live their lives, but to share how our participation in our faith, and in our parish, ishelping us become the people we’d like to be. If someone is open or searching, they just might visit uson a Sunday simply because we witnessed to the value the parish has been for us. It’s worth considering.

Another parish leader found opportunities in her many family weekend activities in sports eventsand the like to invite the other participants to join them for Mass on Sunday. Again, she wasn’t beingpreachy, just inviting. Along the same line, yet another parishioner expressed how important it is, whensomeone ventures to our church for the first time, to be with someone familiar. She makes a point ofinviting people to join her on Sunday. She found this encouragement particularly successful, as anumber of people searching for a place to belong, in fact, became parishioners, and she still sees themevery weekend at Mass.

Please consider how inviting Pope Francis’ message is withoutbeing preachy, technical or theological. He doesn’t quote theCatechism, nor does he make a point of saying “The Bible says …”He’s effective because, first, he walks the walk of his ownmessage, and secondly, because he meets people where they’reat, just like you do. He addresses their hungers for a betterworld, just like we can, all the while presenting his message asgood news, just like Jesus did. I’m convinced we can dolikewise.

Siempre adelante!

Fr. PatrickPastor

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Adults

Serra Seniors Gathering ~ October 21Guest speakers are Debbie Klein, V.P. of Philanthropy at St. John’sRegional Medical Center/ Pleasant Valley Hospital and Jerry Zins,Board Member and Chairman of the St. John’s HealthcareFoundation. They will speak about the new addition at the PleasantValley Hospital. All seniors 55 and older are invited to attend. Comeat 9:45am for refreshments followed by the meeting at 10:00.

Thursday Morning Bible Study ~ October 22All adults are invited to this Thursday morning as we begin a studyof 1 Peter and 2 Peter, 10:00­11:30am in the San Fernando Room.Rita 484­2414.

St. Mary Magdalen School Jog­a­thon ~ October 23Please help our school by making a donation or being a sponsor. Callthe school office 482­2611.

Women’s Retreat ~ Registration begins October 24Visit next weekend’s bulletin for details or the ministry corner afterMass.

Mass of Remembrance ~ November 4Save this date for our annual parish celebration at 7:00pm.

Women’s Brunch ~ November 7Details on Pumpkins & Purses is on page 2.

What is Catholic Social Teaching? ~ November 10This learning opportunity will give us time to reflect and discusswhy these teachings are so important to our Catholic faith. 7:00pm,Serra Center. No cost. Child care available. RSVP for event and childcare to anne@padreserra.org. Sponsored by our Social Justice Team.

Baby Bottle Campaign ~ Going on now!You can support Life Centers of Ventura by donating your loosechange or cash. Simply pick up a bottle in the church and return itfilled on Oct. 31­Nov. 1. These funds benefit this ministry that pro­vides emotional and practical support to pregnant woman, especiallythose who face an unplanned pregnancy. vclifecenters.com.

Families

Taco Tuesday ~ October 20Every third Tuesday!! Enjoy tacos, beans and rice for $6. Bring yourfriends and neighbors from 5:30­7:30pm, eat in the beautifulcourtyard.

Trunk or Treat ~ October 23Best fun in town! Food opens at 5:00pm. Games begin at 6:00pm.Sign up to help with set­up or take­down, christine@padreserra.org.

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. 482­6417, teresa@padreserra.org.

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.Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:00pm. Lou Ann Paolella 551­8014.

Caregivers Support Group Caritas offers support to those who arecaring for an aging parent, relative, or spouse. Meets 4th Tuesday,7:00pm. Patricia Sentianin sentclan@gmail.com.

Career Transition Ministry helps the unemployed andunderemployed focus their job search, improve resume and interviewskills, network. Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:00­8:00pm, San Miguelroom. Steven Loeffler careertransition@verizon.net.

Bereavement Support Group offers support to those who have losta loved one. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:00am. Julia Snell 482­6596, jhsnailmail@roadrunner.com.

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

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

Open Hearts (LGBT) is a fellowship ministry where LBGTbrothers, sisters, and their families and friends in Christ are welcomeand a safe harbor to explore spirituality and share experiences,strength, and hope. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00pm in the SanFernando room.

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

Special Families provides community and spiritual support fortransitional special needs teens and young adults (16+), their familiesand friends. Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00pm. Monica Spooner 484­8379, ronspooner@verizon.net.

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

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

Support Ministries

Come and SeeCurious about the Catholic Church? We have an ongoing inquirygroup that meets on Tuesday evenings to answer any questions youmay have. Please accept this invitation to ‘come and see’ byemailing Catherine Shadduck at catherine@padreserra.org or call482­6417 x331.

Becoming Catholic

Pray for Our SickMary Ahearn, Devan Boyd, Andrew Budinsky, Emory Carney,Asteria Ebbay, James Gisler, Pat Haas, Caylee Klink, GuinevereMatthews, Pat Mercer, Julie Mitchell, Mary Jane Mitchell, NatalieMyers, Heather Carey Palmer, Amelia Pardieu, John Peterson,Suzanne Saw, Summer Semerad, Colleen Shepard, Rosalie Souza,John Suchil, Rebecca Sulit and Lina Valez. (Names are refreshedmonthly.)Remember Our DeadPrayers and sympathy to family and friends of those who have diedrecently:Ken Griffin, RIPBeloved husband of Terry Griffin

Arthur Hadley, RIPAnna McDonough, RIPJake Spies, RIPBeloved nephew of Bill & Sue Spies

May they enjoy peace in their life with Christ Jesus.Prayer OpportunitiesOur Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30pm, ChurchAdoration: First Fridays 2:00pm­7:00pm, 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 388­0041 orBette Church 482­0067

Mass Intentions: Monthly schedules are available inthe parish office, and www.padreserra.org and via theQR code at right.

Our Prayer Life

Mark 10:35­45 ~ We are called to serve as Jesus served.Jesus changed the way we think of leadership to be someone whoserves others. How am I a leader in my family, neighborhood, parishor community?

Faith Sharing

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High School Teens

PSP Youth Monday Nights! ~ October 19 and 26Hang out with friends in the Serra Center, 7:00­9:00pm.

Confirmation Y1 ~ November 1, 8, 15 and 22Mass, Fellowship, Learning 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Twitter and InstagramFollow @pspyouth to get the latest info from Brett on all youthactivities at Padre Serra.

In the Community

Feast of Faiths ~ November 1The Ventura County Interfaith Community and Campus Interfaithinvite you to gather as people of various faith traditions to discussour beliefs over dinner. 4:00­6:00pm @ St. Columba EpiscopalChurch, Camarillo. Halal­style and vegetarian food will be served.Suggested donation $20 by 10/20, $25 at the door, Students:$10/$15. Teri Helton 312­1631, teri@terihelton.com.

Marriage Encounter Weekends in NovemberYour love as husband and wife is a gift from God and to each other.A Marriage Encounter Weekend provides the tools to deepencommunication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle romance andrenew your sacrament. November 14­15 at St. Jude Parish, WestlakeVillage or November 20­22, Best Western in Canoga Park.Jeanine/Russ Walker 648­4244, www.twocanlove.org.

Children

Little Church ~ October 18Sessions during the 9:00am and 11:00am masses for preschoolthrough kindergarten. Come and see then please enroll.

Trunk or Treat ~ October 23Fun for the whole family! Food at five, Establos will be here withtheir tres tacos again!! Plus pizza, always a favorite! Games andtrunks begin at 6:00pm.

Our Giving

Special Collection ~ October 18World Mission Sunday is a day when Catholics all over the worldrecommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity throughprayer and sacrifice. Pope John Paul II said, “World Mission Sundayis an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches howto give: as an offering made to God."Info https://missionsla.org/programs/world­mission­sunday/.Envelopes in the church narthex

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