December 13, 2015 - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com
Third Sunday of Advent – December 13, 2015
Now the people were
filled with
expectation, and all
were asking in their
hearts whether John
might be the Christ.
Luke 3:15
Como el pueblo estaba
en expectación y todos
pensaban que quizá
Juan era el Mesías...
Lucas 3:15
ADMINISTRATOR:
REV. LEON HUTTON
PAROCHIAL VICAR
REV. ADALBERTO
BLANCO
IN RESIDENCE:
REV. DOMINIC PHAM
CHAPLIN, CMH
DEACONS:
REV. MR. DAN BOJORQUEZ
REV. MR. MIKE BURNS
REV. MR. RAUL GONZALEZ
REV. MR. DON HUNTLEY
REV. MR. PHIL JOERGER
REV. MR. ED MILLS
REV. MR. CHARLES
WESSLER
SENIOR DEACON:
REV. MR. RODGER ADAMS
SCHEDULE OF MASSES:
Monday - Friday:
6:30 AM, 8:00 AM
5:15 PM (1st Friday) *
Saturday:
8:00 AM, 5:15 PM Vigil
Sunday:
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM
12:30 (Spanish Mass)
*5:15 PM
 Adoration & Benediction for 1hr following
1st Friday Mass
CONFESSIONS:
Monday:
8:30 AM
Tuesday: No Confessions
Wednesday: 5:30 PM
Friday: No Confessions
Saturday: 8:30 AM & 4:00 PM
LITURGY OF THE HOURS:
Monday - Saturday before 8AM
Mass
ROSARY:
Monday - Saturday after 8AM
Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
WEDNESDAY 9AM UNTIL SUNDAY
9AM IN ST. JULIE’S CHAPEL
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
PARISH SCHOOL:
3169 Telegraph Road
Mrs. Patricia Groff, Principal
School Office: (805) 642-7198
ST. BONAVENTURE HIGH SCHOOL:
3167 Telegraph Road
Mr. Marc Groff, Principal. School
Office: (805) 648-6836
Weekly Reflection
Reflexión Semanal
Joyful preparation
Una preparación de Gozo
In his letter to the Philippians, Saint Paul instructs them
to “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” We take his words to heart today on Gaudete or
“rejoicing” Sunday. We light the third Advent candle with
increased excitement and anticipation. The Baby Jesus
is coming! Indeed, the Lord is near. We are only
twelve days away from Christmas! Today’s Old Testament reading speaks to this day that we are preparing
for. Zephaniah reminded the Israelites that “on that
day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear not, O Zion, be
not discouraged! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a
mighty savior; he will rejoice over you with gladness
and renew you in his love.” This describes Christmas
Day when the Baby Jesus comes to restore all grace
and “remove the judgment against [us].” The responsorial psalm captures our joy, “God indeed is my savior; I
am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage
is the Lord.” This confidence and strength allows us to
honestly hear John the Baptist’s answer in today’s gospel when the crowds inquire if he is the Messiah, “One
mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the
thongs of his sandals. He will baptize
you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His
winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his
threshing floor and to gather the wheat
into his barn, but the chaff he will burn
with unquenchable fire.” These words
direct our Advent focus of repentance
and preparation. Are we ready to receive this new born baby, our Messiah?
Have we heeded John the Baptist’s
words,” Whoever has two cloaks should
share with the person who has none”?
Acting on John’s advice brings us to the
joy that we celebrate today.
En su carta a los Filipenses, san Pablo exhorta a que
“¡estén siempre alegres en el Señor; se los repito, estén
alegres!” Tomamos estas palabras en nuestro corazón
durante este domingo Gaudete o domingo de “regocijo”.
Encendemos la tercera vela de Adviento con más emoción y anticipación. ¡El Niño Dios viene! Así es, el Señor está cerca. ¡Solo faltan 12 días para la Navidad! En
la lectura del Antiguo Testamento se hace referencia a
este día al que nos acercamos. Sofonías les recuerda a
los Israelitas que, “Aquel día dirán a Jerusalén: «No temas, Sion, no desfallezcan tus manos. El Señor, tu
Dios, en medio de ti, es un guerrero que salva. Él se
goza y se complace en ti, te ama y se alegra con júbilo
como en día de fiesta.” Esto describe la Navidad, cuando el Niño Dios viene a restaurar toda la gracia y a
“eliminar todo juicio en contra de nosotros.” El salmo
responsorial capta este gozo, “El Señor es mi Dios y
salvador: confiaré y no temeré, porque mi fuerza y mi
poder es el Señor.” La confianza y la fuerza nos permiten ser honestos al escuchar la respuesta de Juan el
Bautista en el Evangelio de hoy cuando la multitud le
pregunta si él es el Mesías, “viene el que puede
más que yo, y no merezco desatarle la correa
de sus sandalias. Él los bautizará con el Espíritu
Santo y fuego; tiene en la mano el bieldo para
aventar su parva y reunir su trigo en el granero
y quemar la paja en una hoguera que no se
apaga.” Estas palabras dirigen nuestro enfoque
de Adviento hacia el arrepentimiento y la preparación. ¿Estamos listos para recibir a este nuevo bebe, nuestro Mesías? ¿Hemos escuchado
las palabras de Juan el Bautista? “El que tenga
dos túnicas, que se las reparta con el que no
tiene.” El hacer lo que Juan nos dice es lo que
trae el gozo de la celebración de hoy.
Our Lady of the Assumption Mission Statement
We, as faithful followers of Jesus Christ, create, nurture, and maintain a community of love
through worship, reconciliation, healing, formation, education and service.
Through Word and Eucharist, we seek the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit,
embracing the love of our Creator in each thought, word, and action.
As humble servants of God, we remain faithful to the teachings of the Holy Roman Catholic Church,
waiting in joyful hope for our Lord’s coming.
Declaración de la Misión
Como fieles seguidores de Jesucristo, creamos, fomentamos, y mantenemos una comunidad de amor por
medio de la adoración, la reconciliación, la sanación, la formación, la educación y el servicio. Por medio de
la Palabra y la Eucaristía, buscamos la sabiduría y la guía del Espíritu Santo, abrazando el amor de nuestro
creador en cada pensamiento, palabra y acción. Como humildes servidores de Dios, nos mantenemos fieles
a las enseñanzas de la Santa Iglesia Católica Romana, esperando con gran
esperanza y alegría la venida de nuestro Señor.
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Parish Life
Baptisms
Happy Anniversary
Please pray for the recently baptized as they
begin their journey in the Body of Christ
Roman & Virginia Ohnemus
65 Years on December 16
Jeziel Armando Aviles Padro
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In Remembrance
Doug & Cynthia Sassen
43 Years on December 16
Please pray for those who have recently
passed away and for their families
Tim & Nikki Noonan
27 Years on December 3
Joseph Santoyo
__________________________________
Michael & Kari Robinson
15 Years on December 16
To list anniversary, please email bulletin@ola-vta.org by
5pm the Friday of the week before you wish it published. Celebrating your 50th Anniversary (or more)?
Please submit your wedding picture and a current picture for
our bulletin page. Send to bulletin@ola-vta.org or drop it off
at the office.
Jim & Dottie Rowins
50 Years on December 18
Mass Intentions
MASS INTENTIONS FOR Dec 14 — Dec 20
Monday, December 14
6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L)
8:00 Tony Colitti (D) & Don Meagher (D)
Tuesday, December 15
6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L)
8:00 Bud (D) & Mary Needham (D)
Roof Project Campaign Update
Wednesday, December 16
6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L)
8:00 Angelina Carpenter (L) & Tyler Persons (L)
Donations continue for
our Roof ~ Painting ~
Lighting Project« As of
the date of this article,
Monday,
Dec. 7, we
have
raised
$71,922! Thank you for
your very generous support! Donations can be
made by cash, check, or
credit card. Online donations can be made at
olaventura.com and click
on Online Giving. If you
have any questions, please contact Lauren Burns at
Lburns@ola-vta.org or call (805) 642-7966 ext. 101.
Thursday, December 17
6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L)
8:00 Vanessa Rene Vasquez (L)
Friday, December 18
6:30 Gutierrez Garza Family (L)
8:00 Julianna Hamilton (D) & Jean Weber (D)
Saturday, December 19
8:00 Zenaida Ortega A. (D) & Gutierrez Garza Fam (L)
5:15 Angelina Mera (D) & Pat Reardon (D)
Sunday, December 20
8:00 Daniel (D) & Florence Anthony (D)
9:30 Mass for the People
11:00 Anne Nicastro (D) & Dr. George Nicastro (L)
12:30 Clara Caballero (D) & Margarita Ortiz (D)
5:15 Rita Naylor (D) & Patricia Rivera (D)
Announcements
Bulletin Deadline December 27 bulletin-due by 5pm December 14 Pulpit Announcement –December 20 MassesDue by December 16 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Date
Event
See Page
December 16
OLA Christmas program “On Our Way to Bethlehem” 1pm & 6:30pm
5
Thru December 18
OLA Annual Toy Drive continues
6
December 20
OLA Christmas Food Basket Distribution - Drivers needed
7
December 21
OLA bi-lingual Penance Service
5
Dec 18- Jan 3, 2016
OLA School Christmas Break
5
Dec 31 & Jan 1, 2016
New Years’ Eve & New Years’’Day masses
5
Parish News
WELCOME!
BIENVENIDO!
If you are visiting or are joining us for the first time, we are
glad you came! All are welcome at OLA and received with
love. If you are ready to join our parish, we encourage you
to fill out the Registration Form and bring it to the Parish
Office. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office
or on the church website www.olaventura.com If you have
any questions, please come by the Parish Office, the Welcome Table at Friendship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966
Si nos visita o nos acompaña por primera vez, ¡nos da gusto
que este aquí! Todos son bienvenidos a OLA y recibidos con
amor. Si desea ser parte de nuestra parroquia, le recomendamos que llene el Formulario de Registración y lo traiga a la
Oficina Parroquial. Los formularios están disponibles en la
Oficina Parroquial o en la página web de la parroquia,
www.olaventura.com Para cualquier pregunta por favor pase
por la Oficina Parroquial o llámenos al 642-7966
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Parish Office Hours
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial
Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm,
Saturday 8:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Lunes a Jueves ~ 8:30am. a 7:00pm
Viernes ~ 8:30am a 5:00pm
Sábado ~ 8:30am a 12:00pm
Domingo ~ 9:00am a 2:00pm
Ofrenda Semanal
Weekly Offerings
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la parroquia de Nuestra
Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de noviembre 2015
nuestro presupuesto parroquial pide que cada semana
sean donados $ 21,212.61 en la colecta dominical. La
colecta para el domingo, 29 de noviembre 2015 fue de
$17,806.22. Esta colecta no sólo se utiliza para los
gastos de funcionamiento de cada semana, sino también
para cualquier trabajo en curso de reparación, mejoras,
etc. A las instalaciones de la parroquia. Hay muchas
maneras de contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito
automático están disponibles. Por favor, visite
www.olaventura.com y haga clic en Online Giving o
póngase en contacto con Lauren Burns, gerente de
negocios para obtener más información al 642 a 7966
ext. 101.
Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the
Assumption Parish. For the month of November 2015 our
parish budget calls for $21,212.61 to be donated weekly
at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, November 29, 2015 was $17,806.22. This collection is not
only used for operating expenses each week, but also for
any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and
automatic
debit
are
available.
Please
visit
www.olaventura.com and click on Online Giving or contact Lauren Burns, business manager for more information at 642-7966 ext. 101.
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Parish News
Retirement Fund for Religious
Prayer Angel Tree
In OLA tradition we will once again have our
Prayer Angel Tree in the sanctuary. We invite you to write your prayer need/intention
on a blank angel and either hang it on the tree or place in
the basket, do not write your name. Then, take home the
angel (or two) of another parishioner to pray for. As a
parish family we will pray for one and other's needs
throughout the season of Advent. All angels will be
prayed over whether taken home or not.
Religious Education
Advent Penance Service Schedule
Come and join your sisters and brothers and be reconciled to God and to
one another at one of the following
Penance Services to prepare to celebrate the joy of the Birth of the Messiah at Christmas.
12/14 - Monday San Buenaventura Mission,
7pm
12/15 - Tuesday St. Thomas Aquinas, Ojai
7pm
12/15 - Tuesday Our Lady of Guadalupe, SP
7pm
12/15 - Tuesday Mary Star of the Sea,,Oxnard 7:30pm
12/16 - Wednesday St. Anthony, Oxnard
7pm
12/17 -Thursday Our Lady of Guadalupe, Oxnard 7pm
12/17 - Thursday St. Sebastian, Santa Paula
7pm
12/18 - Friday
Sacred Heart, Ventura
7pm
12/21 - Monday Santa Clara, Oxnard
7pm
12/21-Monday Our Lady of the Assumption,
Ventura
7pm
12/22 - Tuesday St. Francis of Assisi, Fillmore
Donations to the RFR furnish funding for
financial, educational, and consultative
support that helps religious communities
care for senior members and plan for
long-term retirement needs. Envelopes are in the pews and an
online giving opportunity is available at
https://ollaventura.weshareonline.org/.
7pm
Christmas Mass & Confession Schedule
Christmas Confession Schedule
Saturday, 12/19 - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Monday,
12/21 - 8:30am
Wednesday, 12/23 - 5:30pm
Saturday,
12/26 - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve 12/24 - Thursday
4;00pm Children’s Mass (in the Church)
Gospel acted out by the children
4:00pm Family Mass in SBHS Athletic Center
7:30pm Vigil Mass - Prelude 7:00pm
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Thank you to all the parents that attended the Jingle Bells
Rock event in downtown Ventura, it was a great fundraiser.... The OLA School Christmas
Program "On Our Way to Bethlehem" will be held Wednesday
Dec 16th at 1:00 pm and then
again at 6:30 pm, both performances will be held in the church.
This will be the kindergartners through fifth grade students, preschool will also perform at the 6:30 show. This
is always an enjoyable event with great music and a special Christmas message, all are invited to
attend. Our toy drive continues through
this Friday, 12/18
There will be a noon dismissal on Friday
Dec 18th to begin the Christmas recess.
School will resume Monday Jan 4th.
CONGRATULATIONS,
OLA......
Best of Ventura, awarded "Best
Private & Parochial School in Ventura, thank you to all that voted for
us. And please, remember to save
your Box Tops and any receipts
from the Pacific View Mall, they
earn cash for our school. Collect
and turn them into the school office or the church rectory.
Thank you all for your continued support, the school facility and students appreciate it.
Religious Education
Liturgy of the Word - Grades 1 - 5
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for
12:00am Midnight Mass - Prelude 11:30pm
children grades 1-5 at the 9:30 AM Mass.
During this special time, the children learn about the
Christmas Day 12/25 - Friday
same Scripture readings as the rest of the assembly, but
8:00am Mass
in a simpler message & are encouraged to share that
10:00am Mass (please note time change)
message with their parents after Mass.
12:00pm Spanish Mass (please note time change)
Nursery - Ages 1-3 years
Christmas Music at all masses
The Nursery has re-located to the Parish House during
No 5:15pm mass on Christmas Day
the 9:30AM Mass while parents attend Mass. All Children must be signed-in and sign-out at the Parish
New Years’ Eve mass - Thursday, 5:15pm
House. Entrance to the Parish House is located through
New Years’ Day, Friday, 6:30 & 9:00am
the gate to the RIGHT of the Rectory office.
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Liturgical Ministries
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Year of Mercy
Year 2 Confirmation meets tonight
12/13. Year 1 meets next week on
12/20.
See’s Candy
orders will be
available for pick-up on Sunday, December 13th after all liturgies in the
Youth Room. Questions , call Youth
Minister, Gabriel Rivera, 805-642-7966 x121 or email
grivera@ola-vat.org
RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
We meet Tuesdays at 7pm in the
Santa Cruz Room. For more information contact Deacon Don & Diana
Huntley via email at RCIA@olavta.org or by phone at (805) 6427966 x123.
Check it out - RCIA is now on
Facebook! www.facebook.com/
OLAVenturaRCIA
Safe Environment
Did you Know?
Safety is key even when visiting Santa Claus
Visiting Santa Claus can be a grand
and positive childhood experience.
However, some people who seek to
bring Santa to life in a child’s world
are not deserving of our trust. Make
sure your child knows that there are
special rules for Santa and that parents or guardians must always be
with the child when he or she visits Santa. One rule to
consider is encouraging your child to stand next to Santa
or sit on the floor between his feet rather than sitting on
his lap. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Safety for
Children AND Santa’s Helpers,” email: jvienna@laarchdiocese.org.
January 2016 Fingerprint Schedule
Santa Barbara Region
SATURDAY-1/23/16 Our Lady of the Assumption Church
3175 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
10am-2pm & 3-5pm
For appointment, call 805-642.7966
The logo and the motto together provide a
fitting summary of what the Jubilee Year is
all about. The motto Merciful Like the Father (taken from the Gospel of Luke, 6:36)
serves as an invitation to follow the merciful
example of the Father who asks us not to
judge or condemn but to forgive and to give
love and forgiveness without measure (cfr. Lk 6:37-38).
The logo – the work of Jesuit Father Marko I. Rupnik –
presents a small summa theologiae of the theme of mercy. In fact, it represents an image quite important to the
early Church: that of the Son having taken upon his shoulders the lost soul demonstrating that it is the love of Christ
that brings to completion the mystery of his incarnation
culminating in redemption. The logo has been designed in
such a way so as to express the profound way in which
the Good Shepherd touches the flesh of humanity and
does so with a love with the power to change one’s life.
One particular feature worthy of note is that while the
Good Shepherd, in his great mercy, takes humanity upon
himself, his eyes are merged with those of man. Christ
sees with the eyes of Adam, and Adam with the eyes of
Christ. Every person discovers in Christ, the new Adam,
one’s own humanity and the future that lies ahead, contemplating, in his gaze, the love of the Father.
The scene is captured within the so called mandorla (the
shape of an almond), a figure quite important in early and
medieval iconography, for it calls to mind the two natures
of Christ, divine and human. The three concentric ovals,
with colors progressively lighter as we move outward, suggest the movement of Christ who carries humanity out of
the night of sin and death. Conversely, the depth of the
darker color suggests the impenetrability of the love of the
Father who forgives all. Taken from www.usccb.org.
Adult Ministries
Men’s Ministry Upcoming Events
O Dark Thirty -continues, Wednesday mornings at OLA,
Mulcahy Hall from 5:45 - 7:10 am. Join us for fellowship,
hot breakfast, faith based video presentation and small
group sharing. . For more info contact Sean McGavock
at 805 861 4993 or Ken Lynch at 310 720 9943 or Ray
Krakowski at 818-402-2795.
OLA Classics
For additional fingerprint information please visit:
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/
fingerprinting.aspx
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Thursday, December 17th at 2:00 pm - Join us
for Carols Around the Piano - it is just what it
sounds like! We will gather in the Santa Cruz
Room to enjoy the best this season offers us:
friends, cookies and song. No wrapping, long
lines, or buyer's remorse - just come to remember the
Reason for the season. Please bring a plate of cookies to
share. Due to the holidays our next Saints and Salad
Bar will be in January 14th and 21st! See you then!
Adult Ministries
Women’s Ministry
Please join us for “Courageous Women: A
study on the Heroines of Biblical History”
continuing on Thursday evenings form
6:30-8:30PM in the Mulcahy Center. For
more info please contact Kati Escallier @
(805)642-7966 ext.142 or Kescallier@olavta.org.
Spirituality & Fellowship
OLA Book Discussion Group
The OLA Book Discussion Group meets every second
Monday of the month in the Santa Cruz room. The discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. Members choose the books to
read and discuss several months in advance. Everyone
is welcome. The next 4 selections are as follows:
12/14/15 - Laudato Si by Pope Francis (Our Sunday Visitor edition)
1/11/16 - Jesus, A Pilgrimage by James Martin, S.J.
2/8/16 - Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand
3/14/16 - A Still and Quiet Conscience by John A. McCoy
Get the Advent season started by reading Pope Francis’
book and joining us for the discussion. For more information, please call Mary
Ann Bognar at 805-6470462, or email at mbognar880@aol.com
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Julie’s Chapel
Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able
to commit weekly to any of the times listed?
Thursday 1-2 pm Fridays 9-10am
Saturday 5-6pm & 6-7pm
Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am
Call Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395
Service & Outreach
Christmas Food Baskets Distribute
Next SundayDrivers Requested
Next Sunday, December 20th,
Christmas Food Baskets distribution will be taking place and we will
need your help. Drivers will be
needed during the hours of 8:00 to
10:30 AM. Sign-up at the Mulcahy
Center on Sunday the 20nd. Any
type of vehicle would be useful.
Questions call Jerry Deal (805) 339-0260. Thank you.
Service & Outreach
Many Meals
Many Meals serves our parish family and
the community as a whole. Guests come
each Wednesday for a hot meal and fellowship free of charge. We serve at College United
Methodist Church, 4300 Telegraph Road from 6-7pm.
The program is self-supporting and thus, relies on our
dedicated volunteers and donations by our generous
parishioners. On behalf of the Many Meals Ministry and
our guests, we would like to extend a big thank you for
the monthly contribution of a delicious Italian meal from
Milano’s & The Spaghetti Company.
When you frequent either of these establishments, please extend your
thanks from all of us at OLA For more information or if
you would like to volunteer, please call (805)642-7966 .
“As missionary disciples, the Many Meals Ministry
provides a weekly meal and fosters fellowship to the
people in our community.”
OLA Annual Christmas Toy Drive
It's time for the OLA Annual Toy Drive!
We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED
toys for ages baby-15yrs from now until
Dec 18. Please bring toys to the collection box at Friendship Sundays or inside the OLA School
entrance during the week. Gift cards to VONS (available
at the school office) are also greatly appreciated to help
with Christmas dinners. The toys will go to children of
local families in need. Let's make sure every child has a
smile on Christmas morning! Questions, please contact
Krisztina at 818 469-3973
Respect Life
The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church from
Conception to Natural Death. Resources and contact information can be found in our directory page under “In the
Community”. For more information please contact Patty
Berry, Respect Life Parish Coordinator at 642-4928
Ministerio Hispano
Pastorela 2015: SALVANDO LA TRADICION
Domingo 20 de diciembre,
2015 Presentación después de
Misa de 12:30pm en el salón
Mulcahy. $5 por persona. Niños
menores de 5 años gratis.
Grupo de Oración: Divina Misericordia
Acompáñenos cada primero y tercer lunes a las
7pm en la Capilla Santa Julia aquí en OLA.
Para más información comuníquese con el
Diacono Raul a 805-642-7966.
FECHAS: Diciembre 14 y 28
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Ministerio Hispano
¿Sabia Usted?
La seguridad es clave aun cuando se visite a
Santa Claus
Visitar a Santa Claus (Papá Noel) puede ser una gran
experiencia para niños y muy positiva. Sin embargo,
algunas personas que buscan darle vida a Santa Claus
en el mundo de un niño no merecen siempre toda
nuestra confianza. Asegúrese que su hijo o hija sepan
que existen reglas especiales para Santa Claus y que
los padres de familia o guardianes deben siempre estar
con los niños cuando ellos visiten a Santa. Una regla a
considerar es animar a su hijo o hija a pararse al lado de
Santa Claus o sentarse en el piso entre sus pies en lugar
de hacerlo sobre sus piernas. Para una
copia del artículo VIRTUS® “Safety for
Children
AND
Santa’s
Helpers,” (Seguridad para los niños y
para los ayudantes de Santa”, envíe un
email a: jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.
Horario: Servicio Penitencial de Adviento
Unámonos como hermanos en Cristo para
ser
reconciliados
con
Dios
y
mutuamente.
Asista a uno de los
siguientes servicios penitenciales en
preparación para la celebración del
nacimiento del Mesías. Vea la pagina 5
para el horario completo.
Misas de Navidad y Confesiones
Confesiones
Sábado, 12/19 - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Lunes, 12/21 - 8:30am & 7:00 pm – Servicio
Penitencial Bilingüe
Miércoles, 12/23 - 5:30pm
Sábado, 12/26 - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Misas Navideñas
Noche Buena 12/24 - Jueves
4:00pm Misa para niños (en la iglesia)
Evangelio actuado por los niños
4:00pm Misa familiar Centro Atlético de SBHS
In the Community
Advent Enrichment Series at
Mission San Buenaventura
Mission San Buenaventura offers
an Advent Enrichment Series 2
evenings in O’Brien Hall at 7pm.
Admission is free. The Nativity Wednesday, 12/16 - Come learn
the history of this well loved subject in Christin art. The Epiphany Wednesday. 12/30 - the devotion
of the wise men, the Magi, to the
infant Jesus is a profound an d
moving subject and has captured the imagination of artists for many centuries. The series will be presented by
Carmen Devine, curator of the museum at Mission San
Buenaventura. For more info please call 805-643-4318
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Asian Pacific Advent Mass
“Simbang Gabi”
Please join us on December 22 at
6:30pm in the church with a potluck
reception in Mulcahy Center following
mass. For more info please call Tita
Parro at 805-390-0706
Blood Drive
Sunday, 12/13, 9am-2pm in Hurley Hall
Give someone the Gift of Life this Christmas Season«donate blood! There’s time to give one more time
before the year ends. Schedule your appointment at the
sign up table after the morning Masses on Sunday, December 6th. Anyone who signs up will be treated to a special slice of chocolate raspberry truffle cake! You can
also make an appointment at www.blood4life.org. For
more information please contact Diane Frantela at (805)
477-1262. Thank you for being a Hero!
Defenders of Life
Defenders of Life December Meeting will
be on the 16th at 3:00 PM in the parish
house. Everyone is welcome.
7:30pm Vigilia - Preludio 7:00pm
12:00am Misa de Gallo - Preludio 11:30pm
Día de Navidad 12/25 - Viernes
8:00am Misa
10:00am Misa (note el cambio de hora)
12:00pm Misa en español (note
el cambio de hora)
Música navideña en todas las misas
Sin 17:15 misa el día de Navidad
Eva masa de Año Nuevo - Jueves 17:15
Día de Año Nuevo, Viernes, 6:30 y 09 a.m.
SBHS Placement Exam Prep Course
The Saint Bonaventure High School Placement
Exam Preparatory Course will be offered as a
one-day course on Saturday, January 16th and
Sunday, January 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. The cost is $90.00 per person. Choose
your date and call to reserve a spot for your student. For
more details, call Michele Gianelli @ 648-6836 ext. 226 or
- 8 - email at sgianelli@saintbonaventure.com
Parish Directory / Directorío de la Parroquia
Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia (805)642-7966
SERVICE & OUTREACH
DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
ADULT MINISTRIES
DEPT HEAD: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT. 146
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Rochida McClure, 746-0727
FOOD BASKETS: Jerry Deal, 339-0260
RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or coastalpatty@gmail.com
Dea Boehme, dea.boehme@att.net
RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674
MANY MEALS: 642-7966 OR PARISH@OLA-VTA.ORG
GRIEF SUPPORT: KEN LYNCH (310)720-9943
WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kati Escallier, ext. 142 or
KEscallier@ola-vta.org
MEN’S MINISTRY & ADULT CONFIRMATION: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT.146
LIVING MATRIMONY: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146
GROWING IN FAITH: Terri Rojo, 659-1217
OLA Classics: Mary Kielas, 650-7870
University: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146
HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO):
SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP
DEPT HEAD: DN PHIL JOERGER, EXT. 148
DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or rosejoseca@aol.com
Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, taltorre@clinicas.org
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Elizabeth Wurts, 644-8395
Mary Ann Decaen, 644-2160
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY: Dn Phil Joerger ext. 148
INFANT BAPTISM PREP: English: Deacon Phil Joerger, ext.148
S panish: Deacon Raul Gonzalez, ext. 149
MOM’S GROUP: Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
M.O.M.S. MORNINGS: Jamie Kuske, 510-681-4259,
jmkuske@yahoo.com
MOTHER’S PRAYER: Lisa O’Brien, 659-5307
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: Aaron and Lee Ann Sanchez, 650-6734
PARISH PRAYER CHAIN: Juanita Trine, 644-5967,
Gusatjed@hotmail.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Jan Parrone, 658-1904
ROSARY MAKERS: Aurora Gonzales, 654-0316
VOCATIONS: Father Leon, ext. 106
WELCOME COMMITTEE: Alton & Virginia Lewis 642-7966
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
DEPT HEAD: DN MIKE BURNS, EXT. 145
ALTAR SERVERS: Deryl & Margaret Franzel, 644-5449
altarservers@ola-vta.org
END OF LIFE MINISTRY: GEORGE AND JAN STANDING-ROBERTS, 648-1782
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: George and Jan Standing-Roberts, 648-1782
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Charlie Kim, ext. 122
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Diana Huntley, ext. 123
ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY: Ana Miller, 620-0873
LECTORS: Tim Noonan 290-3720, noonantim908@gmail.com
MARRIAGES: Please contact Father Leon, ext. 106
SACRISTANS: Nikki Noonan 290-2278, niksown40@gmail.com
USHERS: Larry & Barb Gadbois 320-3819
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Parish Office
PARISH INFORMATION
BULLETIN: ext. 128 or bulletin@ola-vta.org
BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, ext. 101
FINANCE COUNCIL: Tim Noonan, 642-7966
PASTORAL COUNCIL: Dan McGrath, irishdanman@hotmail.com
IN THE COMMUNITY
DEPT HEAD/LIAISON: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126
FAITH FORMATION
DEPT HEAD: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT. 147
CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
grivera@ola-vta.org
ADULT: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146
ADULT (COLLEGE) BIBLE STUDY: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or
grivera@ola-vta.org
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mari Joerger, ext.125
MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Gabe Rivera, ext. 121
NURSERY: Mari Joerger, ext. 125
RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or RCIA@ola-vta.org
SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme OLAsafeguard@ola-vta.org
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Mari Joerger at ext.125 or
SundaySchool@ola-vta.org
SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE
DEPT HEAD: DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152
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ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:
Leslie McGiven 701-2877
BOY & CUB SCOUTS: Kathy Ellison, kathy.ellison.2@gmail.com
CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT: Mary Kielas, 650-7870
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 303 N. VENTURA AVE, 643-4694
CHESS CLUB/CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 642-9998
DEFENDERS OF LIFE: Anna Murphy, 218-3093 or Carol 765-4293
DETENTION MINISTRY: Margaret Oberon, 988-1966
FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Ron Baldonado, 643-6756
LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Michele Loughman , 486-2721
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244
RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023
SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104
TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Karen, 653-7474
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650
YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION:
Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457
Our Parish In Pictures
OLA School attends mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary