Fr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor - Padre Serra Parish · 3/24/2019 · Fr. James Martin’s book, Building a Bridge. 7:00 pm, San Juan Bautista room. Sue [email protected]

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MARCH 24, 2019 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Fr. Patrick Mullen, PastorMass TimesMonday - Friday 8:00 amSaturday 5:00 pmSunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 amSacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 pmBlessed Sacrament Chapel Hours|Sunday - Friday 8:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday 3:00 - 9:0 pm

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Community LentenReconciliationWednesday, April 37:00 pm in the churchPrepare for the celebrations of the Lord’s Passion and Resurrection by celebrating reconciliation (penance, confession) with your community – a beautiful service followed by the opportunity for individual confession with one of twelve loving and understanding priests.Bring a can for the food pantry and stayafter for refreshments in the courtyard.

Prayer Servicefor Hope and HealingFriday, March 297:00 pm in the churchThis prayer service is being offered for:· All those who have experienced abuse of any form in their lives· All those who mourn with and support victims of abuse· Accountability for those who perpetrated abuse and justice for their victims· God’s guiding hand over the Church amidst necessary changeContact [email protected]

Holy Weekat HomeTuesday, April 25:30 - 7:30 pm, Serra CenterFor families with children in Spark! Grades 1 - 5.Siblings are welcome; the workshop is geared to elementary age children and their families.

Go through the 7 stations where children (with parent assistance) will make a craft representing each day of Holy Week. Follow along, and honor Jesus’ last week on earth. Children will go home with a special symbol representing each day – from Palm Sunday through Easter – and instructions for how to celebrate Holy Week at home. We will have the opportunity to practice the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.

May Holy Week become a rich experiencefor your family. Please RSVP: Christine [email protected](805) 482·6417 x349 or visitwww.padreserra.org/news/holy-week-at-home

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Repent, says the Lord;

the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:17


Invitation to Communion



Being In the Tribe Isn’t Enough. God Says We Must Bear Fruit!

Dear Friends,

Today’s scripture readings (Exodus 3:181, 13;15; 1 Corinthians 10:16, 1012; Luke 13:19 and Psalm 103: 12, 34, 67, 8,11) are full of messages from God to his people. Moses’ message to the Israelites is one of deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

Paul’s message to the Corinthians, and Jesus’ to his disciples is one of repentance and accountability. “Whoever thinks he isstanding secure should take care not to fall.” Paul looks back at the followers of Moses who were struck down in the desertbecause God was not pleased with “most of them.”

Jesus cautions his disciples not to think that victims of tragedies (Galileans whose blood Pilate mixed with their sacrifices andeighteen people killed by a falling tower in Siloam) are somehow guiltier than everybody else: “By no means! But if you donot repent, you will all perish as they did.” Jesus continues by telling of a gardener who pleads with an orchard owner to sparea nonproducing fig tree: “Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bearfruit in the future. If not, you can cut it down.”

Who is the orchard owner? Who is the gardener? Could both be Jesus? One the King of the universe who comes to judge theliving and the dead and the other the loving, patient, pleading Savior and advocate, who sends the Spirit to make us fruitful?

Inevitably, we will fail. Repeatedly. But Psalm 103 reassures us: The Lord is kind and merciful. He pardons all our iniquities,heals all our ills, redeems our life from destruction, and crowns us with kindness and compassion. I read this crowning withkindness and compassion two ways: 1. The Lord’s kindness and compassion to us, redeeming us from destruction and 2. TheSpirit working within us to make us ever more kind and more compassionate.

The scriptures are clear. It isn’t enough just to be members of the tribe, or of the “club.” We are accountable to God for beingfruitful where we are planted. Here are two ways you could be fruitful.

Men for the Choir: We are looking for basses and baritones to join our wonderful choir. Right now we’ve got about 20sopranos and 20 altos, 12 tenors and only about 7 basses / baritones. We’d love to double that! Here are the requirements tosing in the choir:

• Pleasant voice (doesn’t have to be fantastic) that can match pitch and carry a tune• Good attitude, willingness to be of service• Availability to be present for at least 80% of all rehearsals / services• A good ear – the ability to sing back a passage that you hear. Music reading is not required, but it is certainly welcome. • Experience singing in a choir (or playing an instrument in band) is also a plus, but not required.• Interested? Contact [email protected] for a quick, private, “vocal checkup” or call 805.482.6417 ext. 327

Audio/Visual Ministry: This is a fairly new ministry at Padre Serra, but one that will inevitably grow and deepen. At themoment we are looking for people to help “mix” sound at mass and at some Serra Center events,but this will likely expand to other responsibilities sooner rather than later. If you’re interested,please contact Bill Giles [email protected] who is coordinating this exciting ministry.Training will be provided.

Siempre Adelante,

Dominic MacAllerWorship Minister


The University Series ~ This WeekSessions this week: March 25 Spiritual Direction; March 26 LectioDivina; March 28 Our Place in the Universe. Note: John Allen hasbeen moved from March 26 at Padre Serra to March 24 at St. Rose.Check website for time/locations ventura.theuniversityseries.org

Cancer Support Group ~ March 26Embracing Your Journey provides hope, empowerment, love, andprayer in a comforting atmosphere of encouragement. It is a safeenvironment for people touched by cancer to connect with others in aproductive and spiritual way. 7:00 pm, Santa Barbara room. Lou Ann (805) 551·8014

Caregivers Support Group ~ March 26Caritas offers support to those who are caring for an aging parent,relative, or spouse. 7:00 pm, Carmel room. Patricia [email protected]

Open Hearts ~ March 27A fellowship ministry where individuals and families of the LGBTQcommunity are welcome to explore spirituality and shareexperiences, strength, and hope. Join in our study and discussion ofFr. James Martin’s book, Building a Bridge. 7:00 pm, San JuanBautista room. Sue [email protected]

Men’s Ministry ~ March 27 Illuman is a ministry for men, by men, to honor the uniqueness ofmale spirituality. Monthly group gatherings are designed to helpguys become better, more authentic men. 7:00 pm, San Miguel room.Dave [email protected]

Just Faith Information ~ April 6The next 8week series begins this spring. Come learn more aboutthis transformational gospelbased program in the courtyard onSaturday after 5:00 pm mass or contact [email protected]

Career Transitions Ministry We help the unemployed and underemployed focus their job search,improve resume and interview skills. [email protected]

Good Samaritans We offer assistance with meals to those who are recovering fromillness, accidents, injuries, and surgeries. Gwen Ripplinger (805) 797·6864, Denise Ginty (805) 388·3897.

Pastoral CareAvailable in the parish office with Teresa Runyon, Faith LifeMinister. Teresa will help to discern your needs and provide referralsto our many support ministries, clergy or other resources. (805) 482·6417, [email protected]

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Everyone 14 to 18 is welcome! [email protected] Y2 ~ March 24 Hot topics, a perfect opportunity for those burning questions, a panelof special guests, will answer your questions.

4:12 Youth Group ~ March 26Join Brett and peer leaders, for fellowship and fun. San JuanCapistrano room at 7:30 pm.

High School

Everyone 18 to 29ish is welcome! [email protected] 7:00 9:00 pm Carmel roomMovie Night! ~ March 28We will be watching a Disney Classic at the Carmel rooms starting at7:30 pm. Bring a friend and a favorite snack to share!

Bible Study ~ April 4Bring your bible! Come read and talk about scripture!

Young Adults

Stay and Play ~ March 24, 31Miss Nicole lovingly cares for your little one (12 36 months) whileyou go to Mass. Stop by, see all the toys and fun, meet Nicole. Youare welcome to stay to be sure your toddler is settled. This is a nocost service. Sundays during the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. SanJuan Bautista room. [email protected]

Little Church ~ March 31, and April 7, 14, 28Sunday preschool for age 3 through kindergarten during the 9:00 amand 11:00 am Mass. Children learn so much! From the Sign of theCross to the bible stories, songs and more. Super fun to make friendsand be at church on Sundays! Parents love it too. Register your childas soon as they turn 3. [email protected]

Spark! ~ March 25 and 26Grades 1 to 5. No sessions this week; we resume on Tuesday, April2. Family Event Holy Week at Home begins at 5:30 pm in SerraCenter. See page 2.

Three:Sixteen ~ March 26 Grades 6 to 8. This week teens will focus on Jesus teaching usforgiveness in the parable of the prodigal son.

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Sacred Heart Servants Mission Trip Information Night ~ April 1Join us for information about our inaugural mission trip to serve thepoor in St. Martinville, Louisiana. This will be a lifechanging,cultural faith experience. The Mission is scheduled for August 11 17, 2019. San Miguel room, 7:00 pm. For more information [email protected], [email protected] or visitwww.padreserra.org/news/sacredheartservants

Reflection questions for every gathering around any table.Luke 13:19 ~ Lent calls us to conversion God wants your faith to result in good living. What steps are youtaking this Lent to make sure that your faith bears fruit in goodworks? What needs changing in your life right now? How will youinvite God into that change?

Community Lenten Reconciliation Service ~ April 3Prepare for the celebrations of the Lord’s Passion and Resurrectionby celebrating reconciliation (penance, confession) with yourcommunity. 7:00 8:30 pm in the church. See page 2.Pray for Our SickTeresa Barrier, Fr. Jack Brennan, Baby Harper Chavez, John PaulCostello, Fr. Jarlath Dolan, Gina Dowling, Carolyn Fischer, AllisonFortier Weller, Alexa Hanson, Kari Kirbach, Gary LaVigna, AliceLemmens, Robin Lindsey, Ethan Lopez, Jeanette Lotz, NancyMagness, Mark Medina, Olivia Morua, Joe Nanes, Danny Paddon,Andie Rahal, Christian Reeder, Martha Reyes, Efigenia Romero,Janet Sandifer, Dorothy Simmons, Julie Snell, Jackson Soyster,Paula Stafford, Shelley Stoll, Leeanne Templeton, Jorge LuisVelazquez, Connie Williams, Kylie Wilson and Jim Woodard.(Names are refreshed monthly.)Remember Our DeadPrayers for family and friends of those who have died recently:Barbara Carter, RIPFrank Shepherd, RIPMay they enjoy peace in their life with Christ Jesus.Prayer OpportunitiesDaily Readings: www.usccb.orgMorning Prayer: Monday Friday 7:45 am, ChurchRosary: Monday Friday 8:30 am, ChurchOur Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesdays 6:30 pm, ChurchCentering Prayer: Wednesdays 6:45 pm, Brides RoomAdoration: First Fridays 2:00 pm 7:00 pm, ChapelPrayer Chain: prayers anytimeBette (805) 482·0067 [email protected] (805) 482·2617 [email protected]

Mass Intentions: Monthly list is available in the parish office.


Lent's Connection to Baptism The liturgical season we now call Lent began in the early centuriesof the Church as the period when the Elect (those chosen to beinitiated at the Easter Vigil) completed their preparation for thesacraments. In more recent times all of us fast, pray and performworks of mercy along with the Elect in anticipation of the great feastof Easter when they will be baptized, confirmed and receiveEucharist for the first time and we will renew our own baptismalpromises. This year Padre Serra Parish has five Elect. Their picturesare displayed near the baptism pool. Please pray for them as theyapproach the waters of baptism. If you would like to know moreabout the process of becoming Catholic, please contact CatherineShadduck at (805) 482·6417 x331 or [email protected]

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Fr. Patrick Mullen, Pastor - Padre Serra Parish · 3/24/2019 · Fr. James Martin’s book, Building a Bridge. 7:00 pm, San Juan Bautista room. Sue [email protected]