LASER COMM COVER SHEET
Our Lady of the Assumption - 513434
Sherie DeVillers— 805-415-0639
Cover and Bulletin for: 10-17-10
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Our Lady of the Assumption
3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, California 93003
Office (805) 642-7966, Fax (805) 642-7635
Visit our New Website: www.olaventura.com; Email: [email protected]
PASTOR:
REV. STEVE DAVOREN
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 17, 2010
ASSOCIATE PASTOR:
REV. ROBERT GARON
PASTOR EMERITUS:
REV. MSGR. DONAL MULCAHY
DEACONS:
REV. MR. RODGER ADAMS
REV. MR. ED MILLS
REV. MR. AURELIO MACIAS
REV. MR. CHARLES WESSLER
REV. MR. BILL WILSON
SENIOR DEACON:
REV. MR. JAMES M. FARLEY
SCHEDULE OF MASSES:
Monday—Friday:
6:30 AM, 8:00 AM
5:15 PM (1st Friday & Lent)
Saturday:
8:00 AM, 5:15 PM
Sunday:
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
12:30 (Spanish Mass)
5:15 PM
”See that you do not despise one of
these little ones for I tell you that in
Heaven their angels always see the
face of my Father who is in Heaven.”
Matthew 18:10
40 Days For Life
Continues…..
The Respect Life candle on the
altar reminds us to keep vigilant
in prayer for the unborn
See page 7 for more
information and how you can
participate in 40 Days for Life
CONFESSIONS:
Monday: 8:30-9:00 AM
Tuesday: 5:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30-6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30-9:00 AM
Saturday: 8:30-9:00 AM,
4:00-5:00 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
The Mission Statement of
Our Lady of the Assumption
Catholic Parish
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.
PARISH DIRECTORY / DIRECTORÍO DE LA PARROQUIA
ADULT CONFIRMATION: Deacon Bill Wilson 642-7966
ADULT SPIRITUALITY: David DeVillers, 642-7966 ext. 109
ALTAR SERVERS: Deacon Ed & Kate Mills, 642-7966 ext 152
ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: DeMova Barrett, 643-0535
BEREAVEMENT: Ofelia Haynes, 644-3508
Deacon Rodger Adams, 642-7966 ext. 116
BOY & CUB SCOUTS: Kathy Ellison, 658-6844
BULLETIN: Sherie DeVillers, 642-7966 ext. 128
or [email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, 642-7966 ext.101
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 303 N. Ventura Avenue, 643-4694
CATHOLIC DETENTION MINISTRY: Margaret Oberon, 794-0267
CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT: Mary Kielas, 650-7870
CHILDRENS CHOIR: Cheryl Kewley, 816-2252
CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 805-647-9998
CHRISTIAN SERVICE: Kath Wurts, 648-7012
COLLIDE WORSHIP: Aaron Barta, 642-7966 ext.117
END OF LIFE MINISTRY: Mary Ellen Farley, 643-5262
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Elizabeth Wurts, 644-8395
Mary Ann Decaen, 644-2160
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Deacon Jim Farley, 642-7966
EVENT COORDINATOR: Diane Frantela 642-7966 ext. 133
FAITH SHARING GROUPS: Mary Braitman, 647-5278
FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361
FAMILY TO FAMILY: Mary Braitman, 647-5278
Albert & Janet Karian, 644-0660
FINANCE COUNCIL: Mike Coulson 642-7966
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY: Darlene Holaway, 642-7966 ext.118
GRUPO GUADALUPANO: Blanca Macias, 642-7966 ext. 129
HEALTH MINISTRY: Dottie Rowins, [email protected]
HERMITS OF ST. GILES: Mark Andrew Dextraze, 647-9089
HISPANIC MINISTRY (MINISTERIO HISPANO): Rosario Gonzalez, 647-6351
INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION: Pre-baptism instruction required.
English: Deacon Rodger Adams, 642-7966 ext.116
Spanish: Dn. Aurelio Macias, 642-7966 ext. 129
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Al Phelps, GK (805) 797-4740
LECTORS: Deacon Charles Wessler, 642-7966 x126
LIVING MATRIMONY: Aaron Barta, 642-7966 ext.117
MAJOR CHOIR DIRECTOR: Irene La Commare, 659-4933
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
MARRIAGES: To schedule date & meeting with priest or deacon, 642-7966
Wedding ceremony coordinators, Andrea Lawson, 671-9931
Sherie DeVillers, 445-1210
MEN’S MINISTRY: Aaron Barta, 642-7966 ext. 117
MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE EDGE): Zach Eckert, 642-7966 ext. 125
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Contact main office, 642-7966
MOM’S GROUP: Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
MOTHER’S PRAYER: Lisa O’Brien, 659-5307
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: Leslie McGiven, 650-4878
NURSERY: Darlene Holaway, 642-7966 ext.118
OLA CLASSICS: Mary Kielas, 650-7870
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Krisztina Heimann, 818-469-3973 or
[email protected]
Spanish Contact (Contacto en Español): Javier Zapata, 654-8875
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN: Juanita Trine, 644-5967
RCIA Don Huntley 642-7966 ext. 123 or [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Darlene Holaway, 642-7966 ext.118
RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or [email protected]
Dea Boehme, [email protected]
RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023
RIDES TO MASS ON SUNDAY: John Stebbins, 644-4674
ROSARY MAKERS: Aurora Gonzales, 654-0316
SACRISTANS: Deacon Ed & Kate Mills, 642-7966 x 152
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme 642-7966
[email protected]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104
SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446
SERRA—VOCATIONS: Steve Garcia, 644-4726
SPANISH BAPTISM PREPARATION: Aurelio Macias, 642-7966
ST. BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL: 3167 Telegraph Road
Mr. Marc Groff, Principal. School Office: (805) 648-6836
STEWARDSHIP: David DeVillers, 642-7966 ext 109
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jenny Elliott at 323-5107, [email protected]
USHERS: Ric Ruffinelli, 642-8797
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE: Suzanne Healy, LMFT 213-637-7650
[email protected]
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: David DeVillers, 642-7966 ext.109
or [email protected]
WELCOME COMMITTEE: Mary Donohue at 794-3867 or
[email protected]
WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kris Lynch at 382-0478 or [email protected]
OR Nikki Noonan at 644-8980 or [email protected]
YOUNG ADULT (FRASSATI): Jenny Murray, [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY: Karen Reynolds, 642-7966 ext. 121
Music: Aaron Barta, 642-7966 ext.117
YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION: Ann Ives, 642-6748
Please email all bulletin announcements by FRIDAYS
AT 5PM (10 days before the bulletin is distributed) to
[email protected]
Thank you!
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REFLECTION ON TODAY’S SCRIPTURES
PERSISTENCE
As the end of the liturgical calendar draws near the liturgy focuses more and more on the end of time.
This week we are reminded that God’s ultimate victory may be a long way off. Perseverance in prayer, proclamation, and work will be needed along the way. The characters in today’s readings can serve as role models
for us on the long journey of discipleship.
In the reading from Exodus Joshua does not give up fighting, Moses does not give up praying, and
Aaron and Hur do not give up supporting him until the victory is won. In the Gospel story the widow does not
stop begging until justice is done. As the letter to Timothy urges, we are to “be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient” until the coming of “Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead”
(2 Timothy 4:2, 1).© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
ALTAR SERVERS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
LECTORS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
5:15 pm Elizabeth Brinker, Don Brunner,
Kathy Dunn, Dominic &
Quentin & Carina Tedesco
Barbara Adams &
Ann Posakony
8:00 am Delsie Anthony, Dea Boehme,
Matthew Steed, Alex Mellein,
Anaiis Royval
Linda Scaramella &
Eileen Jennings
9:30 am Robyn Birkimer, Callie De La Cruz,
Jacob Hernandez, Amanda Haapanen,
Patrick Walker
Matt & Michelle DeMaria
11:00 am Holly Bishop, Bernice Critchfield,
Ken DeVore, Nicole Glassey,
Mari Joerger, Antia Montiel,
Paul Ouellette, James & Mary Secor,
William Windroth
Brieanna Tafoya, Kathryn Lombardi
Diana Zamora &
Dan Navarro
12:30 pm Assigned by Hispanic Ministry
Assigned by Hispanic Ministry
Assigned by Hispanic Ministry
Michael Thompson, Maria Thompson,
Grace Miles, Sicilia Smith
Assigned by the Youth Group
Mercy Gonzalez, Rob & Ofelia Haynes,
Edward & Victoria Klein, Vincent O’Neill,
Victor Phillips, Linda Wilson
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Tony & Pat Dykes, Cecelia Isordia,
Jack & Pat Mellring, Joan Schleicher,
Teresa Sohn, Patrick Tafoya
Marc & Pat Groff, Julia San Bartolome,
Merna Schmitt, Robert & Irene Thompson, Jenny Willis, Chuck Yuncker
5:15 pm Karen Brubaker, Paul Coffee,
Timothy Davis, Elizabeth White Kinney,
Ray & Tricia Krakowski, Cathy Kroll,
Terry Lilly, Jeanette Lombardo,
Colleen Nevins
———Attention Eucharistic Ministers——–—
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
The new Eucharistic Minister schedules are ready. Please
make sure to pick up a printed copy in the Sacristy and
check your mail or e-mail for a copy. If you have a scheduling conflict, please contact another EM to switch your
dates.
We are also looking for EMs to serve during the Christmas Masses on Friday, 12/24/2010 and Saturday,
12/25/2010. Please contact David DeVillers at (805) 6427966 ext.109 or [email protected] and let him know
which Christmas Mass you will be available for.
Thank you.
Richard & Rebecca Billic
44 Years on October 15
Stephen & Gloria Garcia
40 Years on October 17
To list your anniversary, please email [email protected] by
the Friday of the week before you wish to publish the date
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HELP FOR THE HOMELESS
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, Oct. 18
6:30 Don Lang (D) & Gema Totilas (Live)
8:00 Magdalene M. Romero (D) & Lester Smith (D)
Our Lady of the Assumption is collecting
items for the local homeless
population. We are asking our
Tuesday, Oct. 19
6:30 Tracy Viles Bride (D) & Henry Joseph & Ann
Julia Wibbelmann (D)
8:00 Soon-A Kim (D) & Katrina Schaefer & Fam (L)
Parishioners to donate the following items:
Please make sure to donate only the items listed below, so that the recipients can transport and use the
items effectively during the winter season.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
6:30 Angel Dieta (D)
8:00 Noreen Hayes (D) & Sr. Mary Campbell (D)
FOR BABIES ~ Baby lotion, rash ointment, pacifiers,
crib blankets, diapers, baby wipes, jar
baby food, formula, and warm sleeper clothes.
Thursday, Oct. 21
6:30 Cliff & Norma Short (L)
8:00 John Kuhl (D) & Aurora & Edmund Gonzales (L)
FOR CHILDREN ~ Hats, scarves, gloves, heavy
socks, underwear, trial-size soap, shampoo, lotion,
and sweatshirts.
Friday, Oct. 22
6:30 Norma Carion (D) & Lars Ericson (L)
8:00 Aaron Gil (L) & Eduardo Joaquin Serrano (D)
FOR MEN AND WOMEN ~ Hats, scarves, gloves,
heavy socks, underwear, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, trial-size soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, tissues,
feminine hygiene products, combs, and hair brushes.
Saturday, Oct. 23
8:00 Army Mueller (D) & Yoli Antonio (L)
5:15 Kevin Monroe (D)
Sunday, Oct. 24
8:00 Rosalie De Mello (L) & Marie Lukes (L)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Peg Sullivan (D) & Alberta Pecora (D)
12:30 Misa Para La Gente
5:15 Wayne Howarth (L)
GENERAL USE ~ 1 and 2 gallon zip-lock bags, rain
ponchos, jackets/coats, tents, sleeping
bags, blankets (not throws), jeans, pull-on sweat
pants, heavy sweat shirts, new and used bicycles,
bicycle locks, pet food, batteries, and back packs.
————–—All Souls Day Mass—-—————
ADDITIONAL NEEDS ~ Bus tokens, food certificate
books (McDonald’s, etc.), dental floss, nail clippers,
Tylenol, aspirin, cough syrup, anti-diarrhea pills,
mouth wash, and cotton swabs.
The Bereavement Ministry of Our Lady of the Assumption
invites you to an All Souls Day bilingual remembrance
mass on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7:00 P.M. Together with the Bereavement Ministry, Hispanic Ministries
invites you to bring pictures of your deceased loved ones
and place them on the altar located in the church vestibule starting on Thursday, October 28. Please mark the
item and pick them up after the remembrance mass or on
Wednesday November 3rd in the Church office. All who
attend the 7:00 P.M. Mass are invited to a reception afterwards in the Santa Cruz Room in the Parish Center.
Please collect your donations and drop them off
at the Parish Office. You can also bring them to
the Sunday Experience Packing Party after each
Mass on Sunday, November 7, 2010 and help
pack the items for distribution.
—————WEEKLY OFFERINGS————–
Monetary donations are also appreciated.
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish. For the fiscal year July 1, 2010 June 30, 2011, our parish budget calls for $22,232.00 to
be donated weekly in September at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, October 3, 2010 was
$21,968.73 in addition to approximately $1,045.40 which
is donated weekly in October via automatic debit. The
collection is not only used for operating expenses each
week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades,
etc. to our parish facility.
Thank you PODS!
for your generous donation of the
container for our homeless donations and
Christmas toy drive!
6050 King Drive
Suite C, Ventura, CA 93003
805-644-6503
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EDUCATION
————Faith at Home Questions—————
——–The Edge - Jr. High Youth Ministry——
Wednesday EDGE Nights
7-8:30PM @ Assumption Hall
Adults and Teens:
How will you love God, your neighbor, and yourself
this week?
All 6th, 7th & 8th graders are welcome!
—————Life Teen Youth Ministry————-
Children:
When was a time you said yes to love God by the
way you acted.?
Year 2 Confirmation—Tonight 10/17 after 5:15 Mass
Service: Join us on the 1st, 3rd and 4th, Mondays
to make sandwiches for the homeless from 7 to
8pm in the Parish Center Kitchen
——————-Sunday School———————
Sunday School is off to a great start. We have 55 children (ages 3 through Kindergarten) already enrolled
and new registrations are always welcome. We have
three classrooms with an amazing team of 19 talented
adult volunteers helping to make this year a success.
SAVE THE DATE!
The youth ministry (Edge & LifeTeen)
are going to Magic Mountain
November 6th
In the Red Class (our youngest class), we have Jill
Williams (teacher), Mary Jordan (assistant) and on
opposite weeks, Frances and Casey Yoong take turns
as her assistants. In the Yellow Class, We have Maria
Jose Reynoso teaching with Ginger Manizza and Laurel McWaters (switching-off) as her assistants and on
opposite weeks we have Annie Devericks teaching
with Jaime Kuske. In the Blue Class (Kindergarten),
we have Kathie Gremaud teaching with Ruth Gundelfinger as her assistant and on opposite weeks we have
Talia Benson teaching with Geri Benson as her assistant. Charley Elliott is the Welcome Table Assistant
and Cheryl Kewley is our Music Specialist. We have
Marcia Thompson as the Family Night Assistant and a
crew of women willing to sub in any way needed:
Sandy Sloan, Megan McReynolds and Jeanine
Walker. We are so grateful to each of them for sharing
their time and talent. In addition, we have youth volunteers starting to help and we would love to have more.
Bible Study!
Tuesday in the Youth Room from 7 to 8:30
Join us for some food, fun and friends!
Questions? Call Karen Reynolds
at 642-7966 ext. 121
————————— RCIA———————-——
RCIA is open to anyone interested in joining, returning to
the Catholic Church or learning more about our faith. It is
not too late. We meet every Tuesday in the Santa Cruz
room of the Parish Center at 7:00 pm.
This Sunday, October 17th will be our 1st Dismissal at
the 11:00 Mass. Please plan to meet in the vestibule at
10:50 as we will be processing into church.
October 19th - "Mary, the Saints & the Rosary"
Sunday, October 24th will be our 2nd Dismissal at the
11:00 Mass.
We are also looking for more adult volunteers, as we
are coming close to needing to split the 4 year old into
two classes (Orange Class for younger and Yellow
Class for older). We already have one assistant available for this split and are in need of one more assistant, as well as a lead teacher or two teachers that can
teach every other week. Please prayerfully consider if
you are being called to share your time and talent. Being involved with the Sunday School Program is a
great reward, as our parish's youngsters' hearts and
homes experience an awakening of a
love of Christ!
——St. Bonaventure High School News——
St. Bonaventure High School is hosting an Information
Night on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m. for any
parent/guardian who is interested in learning
more about the school. The evening will be a good opportunity to receive more information and have questions answered by administrators, faculty and staff.
Also, mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House,
to be held Sunday, November 14th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a guided tour and watch students in action,
both in curricular and extra-curricular activities. Come for
the experience and stay for the family-style BBQ!
Questions—Please contact Jenny at
323-5107 or [email protected]
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PARISH SPIRITUALITY & OUTREACH
————Safeguarding the Children———-
DID YOU KNOW? Protecting children from Abuse
The establishment of the Office of Safeguard the
Children in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the formation of Safeguard the
Children Parish Committees in the parishes were mandated by Cardinal Roger
Mahoney in 2002. The Office of Safeguard the Children assists these permanent Parish Committees in implementing child sexual abuse prevention education, Safe Environment
policies, procedures and resources.
Children & Youth Sexual Abuse
Prevention Programs
“Child sexual abuse prevention includes empowering children by teaching them body safety rules and steps they
can take to ensure their own safety. The Archdiocese of
Los Angeles currently offers the following age-appropriate
prevention programs for children: VIRTUS Teaching
Touching Safely; Good-Touch/Bad-Touch; Archdiocese of
Los Angeles Prevention Program. Parishes/schools can
select from the programs listed above. All these programs
encourage parent involvement in reinforcing what their
children learn…so that parents may fulfill their role as the
‘primary educators’ of their children.’” From the pamphlet,
“Working Together to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse: Keeping Ministerial Relationships Healthy & Holy,” published
annually by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The 2010
pamphlet is available in the parish and online at:
www.archdiocese.la/protecting
Click on http://www.archdiocese.la/protecting/
for more information.
All volunteers working with or around children must
be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese and be
certified in the Safeguard the Children Program Protecting God’s Children. Information for both fingerprinting and Safeguard Classes are list below. For
more information please contact Dea Boehme,
Safeguard the Children Committee Chairman at
642-7966 or [email protected].
——————Women’s Ministry—————-
YOGA & PRAYER
LEARN HOW TO USE MEDITATION & MOVEMENT AS PART
OF YOUR PRAYER EXPERIENCE!
Fingerprinting Schedule
ST. JULIE BILLIART Thursday, October 21st
2475 Borchard Rd. Newbury Park
12:00pm - 3:40pm & 5:20pm - 7:20pm
For appointment call (805) 499-0979 ex.3
JOIN US ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
AT
7PM IN ASSUMPTON HALL
————–—Secular Franciscans-—————
ST. JOHN NEUMANN Friday, October 22nd
966 W. Orchard St. Santa Maria
12:00pm - 3:40pm & 5:20pm - 7:20pm
For appointment call (805) 922-7099
The Secular Franciscans meet on the third Sunday of
each month. There will be no meeting in October. We
will resume again in November.
OUR LADY OF SORROWS Saturday, October 23rd
21 E. Sola St. Santa Barbara
10:00am - 1:40pm & 3:20pm - 5:20pm
For appointment call (805) 963-1734
Everyone is welcome!
For more information about the Secular Franciscan Order
contact Pauline Riendeau at 339-9446
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE Thursday, November 18th
5801 Kanan Rd. Westlake Village
12:00pm - 3:40pm & 5:20pm - 7:20pm
For appointment call (818) 991-3915
——Office of Restorative Justice Training-—October 23rd 8:00am Registration
9:00am Session Start
Assumption Hall (English) & Hurley Hall (Spanish)
For more info or to register, contact
Margaret at 988-1966
ST. JOHN NEUMANN Friday, November 19th
966 W. Orchard St. Santa Maria
12:00pm - 3:40pm & 5:20pm - 7:20pm
For appointment call (805) 922-7099
I lift up my eyes toward the mountains;
whence shall help come to me?
My help is from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
— Psalm 121:1‑2
Appointments are necessary as schedules fill up rapidly. Please call in advance to cancel if necessary so
that others can be given the opportunity to be fingerprinted.
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PARISH SPIRITUALITY & OUTREACH
————————Cub Scouts-———————-
—————-RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY——-———
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS A PRO-LIFE CHURCH
ATTENTION 1ST -5TH GRADE BOYS!!
Please continue to PRAY for the Unborn and vulnerable Elderly.
Our Lady of the Assumption Cub Scout Pack #3192 invites you to join our Pack!
CONTACTS:
Ventura County Pregnancy Centers: 648-3301
Tender Life Maternity Home: 653-7474
Life Centers: 486-2721 M.T.W.F. 12-4
(800-973-7334, 24-hour hot line)
Foster Home or Adoption – ASPIRANET – 289-0120
St. Joseph’s Pantry – 2nd & 4th Wed. MaryAnn- 644-2160
Respect Life – Patty Berry 642-4928 ([email protected])
or Dea Boehme [email protected]
Tender Life – Dea Boehme
Rosary at Planned Parenthood - Wed @ 730am &Fridays @ 3
Mary- 642 4375 or at St. Julie’s Chapel on Sundays at 2:00,
Gloria—644 4726
Prayer for the Unborn –St. Julies Chapel
Thursdays at 6:30pm. Susan Kim (610) 741-3888
Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting
is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are
used to achieve the aims of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many
of the activities happen right in the den and pack. The
most important are the weekly den meetings and the
monthly pack meetings.
Come see what all the fun is about on October 22 at 5
p.m. in the Scout Room. You and your parents can sign
up that night.
For more information, please contact: Bill McReynolds at
805-323-5138 or [email protected] or Jerry Horstmeyer
at 805-659-7005 or [email protected]
FREE ULTRASOUND SERVICE:
All services, FREE & Confidential
Pregnancy Testing, Ultrasound Exams, Local Resources. 866 216 4443
———————-OLA Classics———————Please join us for the Cathedral Tour and Lunch at Homegirl Cafe
Tuesday October 26th
The bus will depart from OLA at 9:00, please be here at
8:30. There are still seats left, however space is limited
so please get your reservation in soon. The cost is $35.00
which includes lunch.
"40 Days for Life"
40 Days For Life - Started SEPTEMBER 22nd
continues through OCTOBER 31st, our community is
one of many joining together for a faith-filled,
groundbreaking, coordinated pro-life mobilization -40 Days for Life.
Our next luncheon, Mystery Medley Wednesday, November 10th. Please bring your favorite paperback mystery to
share. If you come dressed as your favorite detective we
will endeavor to deduce your identity.
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:
•
40 days of prayer and fasting
•
40 days of peaceful vigil
•
40 days of community outreach
We are praying that, with God's help, this groundbreaking
effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our
city -- and throughout America. We fervently believe that
prayer and fasting will end abortion, and your prayers will
be very much needed and appreciated.
You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at:
Please contact Mary Kielas at 650-7870 for further information.
—-FAMILIES OF NAZARETH MOVEMENT—Do Not Tire Of Praying
"Moses' outstretched arms are a symbol that
says it is God who decides everything. He,
who rules, is there; everything depends on
Him."
Planned Parenthood
5400 Ralston Street
Ventura, CA 93003
Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer, The Gift of Faith, page 139
Groups have started again & You are invited to join us!
Tuesday mornings at the Parish House
(35 N. Dunning St.). 9:15am
Wednesday evenings in San Miguel Room begin at 7:30.
For more information about 40 Days for Life, see the website: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ventura
Both groups will reflect on the book, In the Arms of Mary by S. C.
Biela. This book reminds us that God calls us to acknowledge
who we really are – without being afraid of His rejection or judgment – thus ripening within us the awareness that Divine Love,
God's Merciful Love, overcomes everything.
Come anytime. We gather for an hour to reflect on God's merciful love and guidance.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9:30 am to 4:00pm .
We will equip you to answer the call of a troubled teen, a
woman torn by a crisis pregnancy and a community questioning the value of human life. With as little as 8 hours a
month you can make a lifetime of difference for someone.
For more information please call 486-2721 weekdays between 12 and 4pm or visit us at www.vclifecenters.com
Life Centers of Ventura Co. Education Seminar
Questions? Contact Lyla Alexander at 644-5795
You can Help! Life Centers of Ventura County
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PARISH SPIRITUALITY & OUTREACH
———ANNUAL ENCHILADA SALE ———
SAN BUENAVENTURA YLI #160
————HOLIDAY Food Baskets————-NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items are needed for Thanksgiving food baskets. Food items are to be placed in the
food box in the church vestibule. When shopping pick-up
some extra items for the food baskets. All non-perishable
food items are always accepted.
This week: Peanut Butter & Jelly items
are highlighted. Please check that item labels
are within expiration date. If you wish for us to
do the shopping for you, please make the
donation to OLA Food Basket.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 – 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Parish Center Santa Cruz Room
Beef or Cheese (corn tortillas with red sauce)
Chicken (flour tortillas with green sauce)
$9.00 half dozen or $18.00 dozen
Orders can also be placed by phone or e-mail
DeMova 643-0535 or Ann 642-6748
[email protected]
—————-DIVORCE CARE GROUP-—————
———————OLA Book Club-——————-
Next meeting will be on October
The Book Discussion Group of OLA will be reading the
book Dead Man Walking by Sr. Helen Prejean. We
would love to have you join our discussion on November
8 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. There will be no
meeting in December, but the group will resume again on
January 10, 2011, with a discussion of The Biblical Story
of Ruth by Joan Chittister.
21st
At the Parish House (35 N Dunning St.)
This group is open to adults who are separated or
divorced and would like to work through issues such as;
facing anger, depression or loneliness. New members
are welcome each week! Group meets the 1st & 3rd
Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8pm.
For more information, please call
Mary Ann Bognar at 647-0462.
For more information please contact
Marchese at [email protected]
THE JOSEPH PALMISANO MEMORIAL
—————BASKETBALL CLINIC—————
Veronica
——————Hermits of St. Giles——————
The 5th Annual Joseph Palmisano Memorial Basketball
Clinic will be at St. Bonaventure High School Gym on
Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
for boys and girls, 3rd to 9th grades. Registration starts
at 9:00 am. Donations are tax deductible. Registration is
$25.00 pre player, $35.00 for 2 players in family and
$45.00 for 3 players or more in family. Registration forms
and waivers are in the school offices at OLA, Sacred
Heart, Holy Cross and St. Augustine Schools. Online at
http://JosephPalmisano.tripod.com. Checks can be
made payable to "Sacred Heart School-Joseph Palmisano Scholarship Fund" at Sacred Heart School 10770
Henderson Rd. Ventura, CA 93004. For more information call Mary at 644-4655. All proceeds benefit the fund
and provides a scholarship to Sacred Heart School students. Donations are also accepted.
Greetings,
Brother Andre Bessette will be canonized a Saint today by
Pope Benedict XVI in Rome. Bro. Andre lived in Canada
and was a member of the Holy Cross Brothers. Bro. Andre lived a simple life as the doorman at St. Joseph's Oratory. He suffered a great deal most of his life with chronic
stomach aches. He would often offer his pain to God as
his gift that other's would be given grace to give their
hearts to Christ Jesus. He had a deep desire to be a
priest but his illness prevented him from pursuing his
dream. God accepted his love and motivation and worked
many miracles through him but he would always attribute
the miracles to his favorite Saint, St. Joseph. He inspired
many to trust in Christ Jesus, especially when their struggles were unbearable. So today, let's congratulate St.
Andre Bessette and share in the joy of Heaven, asking
him for his help that we too will grow ever closer to God.
Have yourself a most blessed week.
Love and prayers,
Are you considering a vocation
to the religious life?
If you would like to discuss a vocation
please contact Fr. Bob at 642-7966
Ext. 106
B.Mark
Hermits of St. Giles
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PARISH SPIRITUALITY & OUTREACH
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
—————Frassati, Young Adults—————
Wednesdays: the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
What: Bible Study, reflection on the Sunday readings
When: 7-8pm
Where: Youth Room
New members welcome any time!
Please contact Jen at 202-251-5695 or
[email protected]
Please join us for our young adult retreat,
Faith on the Edge: Finding God in the Busyness of Life
When: Sunday, November 7th from 10am-5pm (Mass
included)
Location: Sisters of Notre Dame Center
1776 Hendrix Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Speaker: Sr. Kathleen Burns, SND
Fee: $10 at the door (includes continental breakfast and
lunch)
Please RSVP by Nov. 3rd to Jenny:
[email protected] or (805) 258-6816
—————EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—————
Location: St. Julie’s Chapel
St. Julie’s Chapel is open from 8am to 9pm DAILY. You do not
need to be signed up for an hour of adoration to stop by the
chapel to pray and enjoy some personal time with God. Please
stop by anytime to pray for a few minutes or as long as you like!
We continue to need adorers for the following times:
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
1pm—midnight
Midnight—9am
3-4pm
1—2am
Midnight—1am
Also Needed: Substitute Adorers who
would be able to occasionally substitute for a regular
adorer who is ill or vacationing.
Please contact Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at
(805) 644-8395.
——————-ADULT BIBLE STUDY——————
The group meets on Tuesdays, at 9am in the Parish
Center, Santa Cruz Room.
All are Welcome!
Our evening Bible Study continues to meet weekly on
Tuesdays at 7pm in Hurley Hall.
No registration required to attend either group. NEW
members can join each week. For more information
please contact Fr. Steve at 642-7966
——————One Stop Program—-————
The St. Vincent de Paul program is looking for a volunteer to purchase the supplies for the "One Stop" program
that supplies 100 meals each week. The volunteer would
be required to move 5 cases of water and lift a 50 pound
load in and out of their own vehicle, which would need to
be large enough to transport these items. This would need
to be completed each week. If you feel you can assist with
this important program, please contact David
DeVillers at (805) 642-7966 ext.109 or
[email protected] . Thank you!
————Kingdom Center Life Coach—-——Our Lady of the Assumption Parish sponsors one of
the rooms at The Kingdom Center - the transitional
living facility in Ventura. Our Parish is looking for a
female volunteer to assist our current resident as a
Life Coach. This volunteer would serve as a mentor
and liaison, and also help them attend Mass on Sundays and other Parish events that the resident may
wish to attend. There are also training sessions on
the first Tuesday of each month for training that the
volunteer would be asked to attend.
If you are interested in helping our Kingdom Center
resident, please contact Krisztina Heimann at
[email protected].
Thank you.
—————Transportation Ministry-—————
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish is
in need of volunteers for transporting
fellow parishioners to and from medical and dental appointments. This
would include picking up the person
from their residence, helping them into the vehicle, driving
to the appropriate office, helping the person into the office,
waiting for the appointment to complete, and transporting
the person back home.
We are looking for volunteers who have flexible schedules
to assist with this important ministry. The appointments
would be scheduled at least a week in advance. If you
would like to assist with this ministry, please e-mail David
at [email protected] or call 642-7966 ext. 109
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MINISTERIO HISPANO
IN THE COMMUNITY
————–Catholic Charities/OASIS -————
—-Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos—-
OASIS is a program serving residents of Ventura County
over the age of 60. Volunteers are needed for clerical
work and to make phone calls in the Ventura Office. Friendly visitors are also needed to visit, shop, drive
to medical appointments, and be a friend to an elderly client. For more information, please call Sister Dolores at
794-4617 or Anita at 987-2083 ext. 103
El Ministerio de Duelo de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
los invita a una Misa bilingüe el martes 2 de noviembre a
las 7:00 PM en Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos. En conjunto con el Ministerio de Duelo, el Ministerio
Hispano los invita a que traigan fotos de sus seres queridos y las coloque en el altar de recuerdo, localizado en el
vestíbulo de la iglesia, empezando el Jueves 28 de Octubre. Le pedimos que marque su foto la cual puede recoger el Martes 2 de Noviembre después de misa o el miércoles 3 de noviembre en la oficina parroquial. Todos los
que asistan a esta celebración están invitados a una recepción después de misa en el Salón Santa Cruz.
——— Celebrate Life Under the Stars -———
¿Has considerado una vocación a la vida religiosa?
Si te gustaría hablar de alguna
vocación por favor comunícate con el Padre Bob al
642-7966 ext. 106
——————"40 Dias Para la Vida" ——————
Un plan nacional para orar por 40 dias, para terminar el
aborto. Se inicia el 21 de Septiembre, y terminara el 31
de Octubre. Se le invita a unirse con nosotros en rezar el
Rosario en Espanol en Planned Parenthood ubicada en
5400 Ralston, Ventura (cerca de la esquina de Saratoga). Nos reuniremos los Miercoles a las 10:00 de la
manana. Estamos pacificos y orando. Tarjetas con oraciones en Espanol estaran disponibles para quienes no
dominan el Espanol. Solo se tardara 30 minutos para
rezar el Rosario. Puedes dar 30 minutos un dia por semana? Para mas information por favor llame a
YOLANDA HIRSCH al 642-6403
———————¿SABÍA USTED?———————
Programas de Prevención de Abuso Sexual para
Niños y Jóvenes
La prevención del abuso sexual de los niños también requiere que les enseñemos reglas para la seguridad de sus
cuerpos y medidas que pueden tomar para asegurar su propia protección. La Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles ofrece los
siguientes programas formativos para los niños (según su
edad): Virtus®: Enseñando Seguridad en el Contacto Físico;
Contacto Físico: Bueno y Malo; Programa de Prevención de
la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. Las parroquias y escuelas pueden elegir de los programas ya mencionados. Cada
uno de estos programas invita la participación plena de los
padres de familia. A los padres de familia, quienes son los
primeros y principales educadores de los niños, se les ofrece amplia información y materiales de respaldo. El folleto,
“Trabajando Juntos Para Prevenir el Abuso Sexual de los
Niños: Manteniendo las Relaciones Ministeriales Sanas y
Santas” publicado anualmente por la Arquidiócesis de Los
Angeles está disponible en las parroquias o en la página de
Internet: www.archdiocese.la/protecting
Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de
Ayuda al (213) 637-7650.
California Nurses for Ethical Standards presents a fundraising gala, Celebrate Life Under the Stars. Join us for
an evening of wine tasting, dinner, entertainment and
dancing with special guest speaker, Rebecca Kiessling,
giving her compelling testimony. Event emcee’d by Ron
Prentice, Chairman of ProtectMarriage.com (Proposition
8) and California Family Council (Focus on the Family). October 23, 2010, 5:00 pm. 2701 Madonna Drive,
Fullerton, CA. For tickets, sponsorship and/or more information contact Denise McElvogue at (805) 4779733. www.ethicalnurses.org.
—Ventura Adult and Continuing Education—
Two exciting new programs:
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Employment Program for Youth: If you are between
17 and 21 and from a low income household, you may
qualify for help getting your high school diploma, GED,
job training, and other benefits.
Health Career Program for Adults: If you have been
laid off from your job, you may qualify for assistance to
pay for job training and job placement services. The
focus of this program is medical careers.
Contact Rebecca Locken at (805) 289-7925 ext. 1302.
——Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai——
is currently accepting freshman applications for the Class
of 2015. Please join us for our Open House for Prospective Families on Sunday, October 24th at 2:00
pm. Villanova has an outstanding 87 year history of educating young men and women to be the leaders of tomorrow. As a college prep institution, Villanova educates the
entire child of God stressing the core values of truth, unity
and love as found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Tuition
assistance is available for families who qualify. For additional information, please contact Mr. Tyler Hart, Director
of Admission at (805) 646-1464, ext. 122.
The 19th annual Wildcat Golf Classic, benefitting the Fr.
John Glynn, O.S.A. Scholarship Fund, will be held on October 25, 2010 at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. All funds
raised provide need-based financial assistance to students who would like to attend school at Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai. For more info or to register to golf,
please visit our website www.wildcatclassic.org or call Villanova at 805-646-1464
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