St. Peter Claver Parish

St. Peter Claver Parish
Corner of Cochran & Stow Streets
Parish Mission Statement
Pastor: Rev. Riz J. Carranza
email: [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Adrian M. San Juan
email: [email protected]
Permanent Deacons:
Rev. Mr. Jim Carper, Rev. Mr. Brian Clements,
and Rev. Mr. Melecio Zamora
Auxiliary Priest: Rev. John Gouldrick, C.M.
PARISH SCHEDULE
MASSES:
Saturday: 5pm Vigil; 7pm (Español)
Sunday: 8am; 10am; 12noon & 5pm
Holy Day of Obligation: 5pm Eve before;
Day-7:30am; 12noon & 7pm
Weekdays: 7:30am (Monday - Friday)
DEVOTIONS: Perpetual Help Novena, Wednesdays, 7pm, Mass on first Wednesdays, 7pm;
Adoration every Friday, 7pm
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturdays,
3 - 4:30pm (or by appointment); Eve of Holy Day
& Thursday before first Friday, 4 - 4:45pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Sundays, 1:30 pm;
4th Sunday - Spanish Baptism
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION:
Second Monday of each month, 7pm
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: 6 months prior
notification needed
We, the parish of Saint Peter Claver,
are a Catholic faith community within the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the
Universal Church. Firm in the hope of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ and inspired by the
example of our patron, we proclaim the
kingdom of God to embrace everyone in
love without discrimination of any kind.
We are devoted to worship, to witness,
and joyful service in the Spirit.
PARISH INFORMATION
Parish Office Address: 5649 Pittman St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063-3525
Parish Office hours: (Monday - Friday)
9am-12noon, & 1-5pm
Phone: (805) 526-6499
Fax: (805) 526-7233
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.saintpeterclaver.org
Bulletin e-mail: [email protected]
Pre-School & Kindergarten:
Katelyn Colvin, Principal
(805) 526-2244 Fax: (805) 526-2225
Website: www.stpeterclaverschool.org
Office of Faith Formation:
Bianca Langlois, Director
(805) 526-0680
email: [email protected]
Jon Teague, Coordinator
Middle School Youth Ministry
email: [email protected]
Confirmation / Youth Ministry Office:
Andrew Gafvert, Director
(805) 526-7975
email: [email protected]
Parish Information
Safeguard the Children Committee:
Chito Coronel, Chair
email: [email protected]
Adult Education: Chris Redondo, 526-6499
Bible Study: Richard Kimmet, 581-2742
Women’s Adult Bible Study:
Sherry Kimmet, 581-2742
Becoming Catholic (Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults):
Office of Faith Formation, 526-0680
Parish Vocation Animator:
Michael Johnson, 526-6499
Annulment Assistance:
Wally & Linda Cravens, 526-6499
Lector Coordinator: Jim Small, (805) 390-7260
Altar Servers: Brian Kane, 583-0466
Eucharistic Ministry of Hosp. & Home:
Joni Egan, 527-2444
Parish Library: Sue Marron, (805) 584-5620
BINGO: Thursday, 6:30pm BINGO hotline: 526-2781
Bereavement Ministry:
Dcn. Melecio Zamora, 526-6499
Knights of Columbus: Rick Lepore, (805) 218-5703
Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
For assistance: (805) 404-3178
Music Director: Jim Leslie, (818) 324-2109
Prayer Network: for prayer requests or be a member:
Chuck Gebert, 908-2000
email: [email protected]
Respect Life: Rhonda Freeson, (818) 403-1617
Couples for Christ:
Chito & Beth Coronel, 285-7453
Filipino Catholic Comm. Group:
Vangie Carlos, (805) 813-3995
Hispanic Catholic Community Group:
Dcn. Melecio Zamora, (818) 262-1090
Las Guadalupanas: Pilar Osorio, (310) 597-9548
Isabel Zamora, (805) 285-8652
Worldwide Marriage Encounter:
J.C. and Chelsea Baxter, (805) 522-4294
In the first book, Theophilus, I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught….
Whether you’re in a diocese that celebrates Ascension or the last Sunday of Easter today, we begin with a story
from the annals of the early Church. Luke wrote Acts of the Apostles not as a news report but more like a reminiscence
of a quickly fading first generation. Luke wasn’t on the scene for most of the action, but he wanted to capture the spirit
of that exhilarating primary age for later readers. He didn’t write for the folks who were there. Luke wrote Acts for us.
So whether you’re hearing about Jesus returning to His Father today, or Stephen glancing up to see that celestial reunion
on his way to join Them through martyrdom, the common thread is that remarkable proximity between the acts
of ordinary people and our God who loves, witnesses, and rescues.
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Today is World Communications Day. Since 1967 when Pope Paul VI launched the first teaching on social communications,
the Church has recognized the significance and value of social media. Last year, Pope Francis explored how communication
involves not just systems as expansive as the worldwide web but also the intimate and familiar chatter exchanged
within families. Thanks to social media platforms, we now live in a “culture of encounter,” a world chat room into which
we’re all invited. But if this unprecedented access diminishes the actual encounters we have with each other
under the same roof, in neighborhoods, schoolyards, or - heaven help us - at Mass, then maybe it’s time
to put the media down and look someone who loves us right in the eye.
As Jesus blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to heaven.
On this day of upward glances, we also celebrate Mother’s Day. Some mothers are kept way up there on a pedestal.
Others come crashing down to earth sooner or later. Yet the term “ascension” seems applicable to the role of motherhood:
could any vocation be nobler, higher, or inhabit more mental and emotional real estate than the idea of our mothers?
Present or absent, living or deceased, makes no difference to their significance for us. Though we emerge from their bodies
in a matter of months, our mothers never leave us entirely. Julian of Norwich understood this when she called Jesus
our mother. As He prays and hopes for our unity at the last supper, or blesses His dear ones on His way home to God,
Jesus does what every good mother does. He makes sure that His own will have everything they need to meet their destiny.
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My dear Parishioners,
Grace and Peace from God our Father through Jesus be with you, and especially to all mothers and to women who in some ways
cared for children not their own. Happy Mothers’ Day!
This is also the weekend that we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, being
part of the western section of the country that observes it on Sunday rather than Thursday. The Ascension of the Lord into Heaven
gives us hope as it did to Jesus’ apostles and disciples by promising them and us that He will be with us all the time until the end of
the age. Also, Jesus promised His apostles and us today that He would go to the Father ahead of us so that He could prepare a
place for you and me. It is this second promise that we celebrate today. Jesus has ascended to heaven, and through His Spirit,
He is preparing us for the day when He comes again in glory.
The ascended Christ has also empowered His church to fulfill its mission. We need to trust Him and have a great confidence in Him,
no matter how bleak things look. Jesus is in heaven. He is interceding for us. He is supreme over all creation. And best of all, He will
never, ever abandon us. Isn’t that comforting? That is truly hopeful!
That same message of hope is offered to us by Pope Francis in His Exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” On Love in the Family. The Pope
continues to call the Church to be a sign of hope, mercy and encouragement for families of all shapes and sizes. Building on the
deliberations of the two recent synods on the family, our Pope offers wisdom and practical help to guide us as we support and
strengthen today’s family. The Pope wants us to read this groundbreaking work on modern family life by guiding us through:
a. Scripture – what we can learn from Biblical families and relationships with God and each other.
b. Reality – the experiences and challenges we face in today’s world.
c. Tradition – essential aspects of Church teaching on marriage and families.
d. Love – what it means for all our relationships.
e. Ministry – Pope Francis offers pastoral perspectives for helping build strong families.
f. Spirituality – the expression of the Gospel message in our relationships.
Let me end this letter with another hopeful note sharing this parable of the four candles:
In a room there were four candles burning. The ambiance was so soft you could hear them talking. The first candle said, “I am
PEACE, however nobody can keep me lit. I believe I will go out.” Its flame rapidly diminishes and goes out completely. The second
one says, “I am FAITH. Most of all, I am no longer indispensable, so it does not make any sense that I stay lit any longer.” When it
finished talking, a breeze softly blew on it putting it out. Sadly, the third candle spoke in its turn. “I am LOVE. I have not gotten the
strength to stay lit. People put me aside and don’t understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to
them.” And waiting no longer it goes out. Suddenly a child entered the room and saw three candles not burning. “Why are you not
burning? You are supposed to stay lit till the end.” Saying this, the child began to cry. Then the fourth candle said, “Don’t cry my
child, and don’t be afraid, while I am still burning we can re-light the other candles, I am HOPE.” With shining eyes, the child took the
candle of Hope and lit the other candles. The flame of HOPE should never go out from our life and that each of us can maintain
HOPE, FAITH, PEACE and LOVE. (Unknown Author)
To all the mothers, on behalf of all the children, we are all appreciative and grateful for all those times you made sacrifices for us
along with our dads so that we can have better lives. No words can fully express how thankful we are but only to love you even more
and show that by our loving care for you, by helping you more around the house, and most of all, by giving you our profound respect.
Happy Mothers’ Day once again!
Love,
Fr. Riz
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Monday, May 9th
6:00 pm VIRTUS Training (Español) (PC)
7:00 pm Hombres Misioneros de Cristo Rey (PC)
7:00 pm Baptism Class (C)
7:00 pm Cub Scout Tiger Den Meeting (PC)
7:00 pm Safeguard the Children Committee Mtg. (O)
Tuesday, May 10th
6:00 pm Candidate Confirmation Rehearsal (C)
6:30 pm Adult Confirmation (PC)
7:00 pm K of C General Meeting (PC)
7:00 pm Claver Coffeehouse (PC)
7:00 pm Hispanic Comm. Prayer Group (PC)
7:00 pm FCCG Pista Sa Nayon Rehearsal (H)
7:00 pm Adult Music Ministry (C)
8:00 pm Las Guadalupanas Rosary (C)
Wednesday, May 11th
6:00 pm 3-5 Club (PC)
6:00 pm First Communion Rehearsal (Español) (C)
7:00 pm Boy Scouts (H)
7:00 pm School Open House (S)
7:00 pm Perpetual Help Novena and Divine Mercy
Chaplet (C)
7:30 pm Adult Women’s Bible Study (CLR)
Thursday, May 12th
6:00 pm Children’s Choir (C)
6:30 pm BINGO
7:30 pm Adult Bible Study (CLR)
Friday, May 13th
6:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet (C)
6:30 pm Hispanic Couples for Christ Christian
Life Program (PC)
7:00 pm Holy Hour (C)
7:00 pm Hispanic Community Choir (PC)
Saturday, May 14th
9:00 am VIRTUS Training (YC)
3:00 pm Confessions (C)
4:15 pm Choir Rehearsal (C)
6:00 pm Pista Sa Nayon (H)
6:15 pm Confessions (Español)
8:00 pm Las Guadalupanas Refreshments (P)
Thank you for your donations on
Sunday, May 1st: $16,062.00.
St. Peter Claver
Lending Library after all Masses
Religious Vocations Committee after all Masses
Coffee and Donut Hospitality after
8:00am and 10:00am Masses
Baptisms. 1:30pm
Youth Choir, 4:15pm
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, May 9th
7:30 am Ray Wargo, Jr. (RIP)
Fr. Tran (RIP)
Philip Fardig (RIP)
Tuesday, May 10th
7:30 am Mary Falat (RIP)
Alicia Rosario (RIP)
Oliver Hill (RIP)
Wednesday, May 11th
7:30 am Vinh Nguyen Family (RIP)
Howard Geller (RIP)
Reynaldo Zapata (RIP)
Thursday, May 12th
7:30 am Chereyne Barini (RIP)
Leoida Minor (RIP)
Gary Clements (RIP)
Friday, May 13th
7:30 am Terry Zinman (RIP)
Frank Lincata, Jr. (INT)
Connie Shoemaker (INT)
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SPCFAITHFORMATION.ORG
The Office of Faith Formation is open Monday - Thursday, 1-5pm and 6-8pm.
Luke: 24:45-53 Each of us, every now and then, requires a little extra assistance from someone
who has more knowledge and power than we have. In some ways, we can think about the
assistance that we receive from Jesus in this way. This is one of the things we remember
as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.
 Monday, May 9th, - Virtus Training in Spanish in Room 6 at 6pm.
 Tuesday, May 10th - Adult Confirmation in Room 5 at 6:30pm.
 Wednesday, May 11th - 3-5 CLUB meets at 6pm in Room 1; also, First Communion Practice in
Spanish at 6pm.
 Thursday, May 12th - July Missions of Mercy team meeting at 7pm in the Catechist lounge
If you missed last week's meeting and want to see how you can help please come!
 Looking Ahead - Faith Formation meets Sunday, May 15th.
 Thank you to everyone who came out for our Spring Dinner with Jesus on May 2nd!
 Have you ever wondered about some of the traditions in our Catholic faith? Do you wonder
what is a myth and what is truth? Come to our next Edge Night on Monday, May 16th at 7pm
in the Youth Center for our Catholic Myth Busters night! Come see what is truth and what is
busted!
 Tuesday, May 10th:
NO Yr. 2 Confirmation
 Friday, May 13th:
Breakfast with the King (7:30am Mass, then breakfast at McDonalds and off to school for
9am start Fridays at Simi Valley and Santa Susana High Schools)
 Sunday, May 15th:
Yr. 1 Confirmation Candidate and Parent Session (6-8:30pm, West Hall)
Youth First Communion Preparation Session with Parents (6-8:30pm, Parish Center)
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God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts. ~ Psalm 47:6
Beginning today, Mother’s Day, and for the following
eight days, (through Monday, May 16th) prayers for
mothers will be offered at Masses celebrated here at
St. Peter Claver.
Beginning Sunday, May 29th and every 5th Sunday
of the month, you will find offering envelopes by the
church doors for our St. Vincent de Paul Conference
here at St. Peter Claver. Monies donated will be used
to help our Conference provide direct services and
referrals to poor and needy individuals and families
in our church community.
Please pray for the health of…
Salvatore Argo; Doreen Tracey; Robert Wolfe;
Jamie Rosen; Joanne Mandeville; Jacob A.
Frances; Danny Reyes; Barbara Kurata; Tracy
Spoor; Bill Havis; Marie Fardig; Wylma Reyes;
John Ghiglia; Erlinda Manaloto; Yvonne Dimson;
Marc Arca; Maria Martin; Adrienne Balow; John
LaDouceur; Mary Jane Wickman; LaVonne
Emerson; Jo King; James Remy; Agnes Sugay;
Diane Calabro; Phyllis Greenlee; James Yncera;
Marietta Spotts; Charles Leo; Darlene
Baumgartner; Lorraina Whitters; Sheana Green;
Joe Trematore; Brian Apuzzo; Tim Burt; Deann
Glynn; Elizabeth Moreno; Dan Lang; Don Karl; Jack
Scroggins; Joe Ortega; Claire Keighley; Dan
Boland; Catherine Capaldi; Craig Turner; Gregg
Cassity; Alice Ridge; Lupe Pina; Dan Zengierski;
Virginia Dalcoe; Joel Hicks; Vera Barker; Chris
Bordeleau; Bruce Vandelinder; Susan Womack;
Ray Broderick; Helene Parlms-Jackson; Shirley
Zengierski; Maria Lozano; Carolyn Currie; Chelsea
White; Mary Smart; Mimi McGilvray; Rick Schuler;
Elaine Swieca; Bill Waters; Marge Porterfield;
Aaron Byron; Bob Bower; Jacqueline Sylvestre;
Kittie Fidermutz; Martina Peters; Dillon Tunney;
Barbara Pogorzelski; Troy Weatherall; Heidi Frie;
Sherry Estrella; Chase Dobson; Loretta Payne;
Barbara Knight; Suzanne Shaefer.
Please join us following the 12(noon) Mass
next Sunday, May 15th, (Pentecost!) for a
reception on the plaza! This is a
celebration of the Church's birthday and
our diversity. Parish groups and individuals
will be providing foods from their
various cultures. Stop by, say hello,
and enjoy some tasty treats!
St. Peter Preschool and
Kindergarten will be hosting an
Open House on Wednesday,
May 11th from
7-8pm. Come and learn more
about our vibrant school community! Meet the
teachers, tour the classrooms, speak with
current families, and receive fall registration
information. Come and see why a Catholic
education is an advantage for life! For more
information, call 526-2244.
Please pray for the souls of…
Jami Wandell, 4/28/16; Ronald Hagen, 5/9/15;
Erlinda Roque, 5/8/15; Benjamin Vito, 5/11/13;
Raymond Wargo, Jr., 5/14/10; Mary Reesha,
5/14/09; Marian Crowley, 5/11/09; Anita Price,
5/13/07; Lynda Anderson, 5/11/06; Elizabeth Black,
5/10/05; Edward O'Neill, 5/8/05; Gertie Dallaire,
5/11/04; Brian DePhillips, 5/14/03; Floyd Fix,
5/9/03; Edward Campiani, Jr., 5/12/02; Mazie
Boyes, 5/10/01; Maria Rudner, 5/9/00; Eva De La
Guerra, 5/8/96; William Martin, 5/10/94; Joseph
Barrows, 5/11/92; Eugene Hassett, 5/13/87; Irene
Stegeman, 5/12/87; Irene Beach-Roche, 5/13/86;
Barbara Colvin, 5/12/86; Albert Sandt, 5/14/85;
Marie Dye, 5/12/78; Joaquin DiMartino, 5/9/78;
Lawrence Sokol, 5/12/77; Karl Lauer, 5/14/75.
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Below are the Parish Missions of Mercy suggestions offered by our parishioners at our potlucks in April.
They have been categorized and prioritized by the Parish staff. Pastoral Council and the Parish Organization Committee
will review and discuss. The POC will assign them to different ministries and organizations to begin to organize.
Community involvement will follow.
FEED THE HUNGRY
Fresh fruit made available for those in need (done through
Friday Food Share)
 Distribute food to our homeless on the street and in the
park
 Fence Ministry – attach blessing bags with personal items
for those in need
 Raise money for the Samaritan Center (done by July
Missions of Mercy)
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SHELTER THE HOMELESS

Representation in City Hall
CARE FOR THE SICK
Errand assistance, rides to Mass, Dr. appointments,
therapy; - “uber angels”
 Hospital visits
 Calls to sick and homebound (Done by Clergy)
 Emotional Support ministry/Phone contact (Trained
Listener Program)

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Assist with clean out/sort out of Seniors’ homes; home
repair/cars - problem solving.
 Welcome bags for Newcomers

COMMUNITY OUTREACH (CONT.)
Send cards to those absent
Social Media Outreach
”Adopt” a child through Unbound Ministries (done by Youth
Ministry)
 Sewing/Donations of First Communion attire (done by
Faith Formation)
 Helping kids-Proms, sports attire
 Amazing Grace pillow cases
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
SACRAMENTAL/SPIRITUAL
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Organize pilgrimage to pass through the Holy Door
Rectifying Civil Marriages (Clergy)
Multi-cultural rosary
Call parish members who have not been to Mass in awhile
Counseling formation - Form a counseling network/
connect persons to resources
“ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS”
Greater Evangelization for our own parishioners
‘Publish’ Idea List and distribute and discuss in place of
the Homily at every Mass
 Central contact to direct volunteer/inquiries
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If there is a specific suggestion you would be interested in implementing,
please call or email Fr. Adrian.
LANDINGS (for the returning Catholic) or one who may be interested in returning to the Catholic Church, is beginning
a Spring session of several weeks in Simi Valley, beginning May 10th, 2016. St. Rose of Lima and St. Peter Claver
are co-hosting this Tuesday evening program from 7:30-9pm. There is no fee, and materials are provided. For further
information, contact Madeleine Sorensen at [email protected] or (805) 522-6107.
Sisters of Notre Dame: “Come & See Vocation Retreat - What Are You Looking For?”
Could God be calling you to be a sister? Explore your questions and spend time with the sisters:
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 21st-22nd, 2016 – Location: 1776 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Notre Dame Center — RSVP Deadline: May 14th
RSVP Contact: Sr. Val — [email protected], Cell #: (805) 452-9699.
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Claver Coffeehouse
is an evening for non-Catholics
to ask questions, share stories,
and explore the faith that the
Catholic Church offers.
Bring your curiosity and an open heart to learn more
about living a life in Christ. Contact the Office of Faith
Formation for info: (805) 526-0680 or
[email protected].
Tuesday, May 10th ♦ Parish Center, 7pm
Join us on Sunday, June 5th,
from 1 - 4pm for our annual
Parish Picnic, sponsored by our
St. Peter Claver Knights of
Columbus! Come and spend
the afternoon with us and enjoy games,
free food, music, and more!
A “Beginning Experience” weekend will be held June 3rd-5th at the
Holy Spirit Retreat Center (Encino) for those who've
experienced the loss of a spouse through death, separation or
divorce. This program helps a person move from the darkness of
grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope.
For info/registration, call Peg at (818) 767-1007,
or Maria Rojas (Spanish) at 310) 365-0186.
Join us on Monday, May 16 at Buffalo
Wild Wings at the Simi Valley Town
Center for our next St. Peter Claver
Preschool/Kindergarten Fundraiser!
See next week’s bulletin for the “flyer”
you will need to present when you order.
Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10%
of your total bill to our school!
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Our annual picnic is
Sunday, June 5 .
We are requesting
donations of canned soda and
cases of water. Donations can
be brought to the church or
the parish office.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.beginningexperience.org
Back-to-Basics Weekly Discussion topics
on Contemporary issues for the practicing
Catholic, (and also for the returning
and/or perplexed Catholic)
Evening Sessions: beginning May 11th, 2016, and continuing for several
weeks at 7:30pm, and ending at 9pm. Contact Madeleine Sorensen
at 522-6107 or email for further information:
[email protected].
There is no cost for these groups.
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Thank you!
St. Peter Claver Parish is dedicated to the mission of protecting all God’s
children. One way of acting on this mission is to offer opportunities for
education and screening to those called to serve the young of our community.
If your volunteering plans include working with children over the summer or
next school year - plan ahead! The next opportunity for VIRTUS training will
be Saturday, May 14th, from 9am until 12(noon) in our Youth Center.
Also, for those who need to be fingerprinted, there are appointments available
for Friday, May 20th, from 12(noon) until 7:20pm. Fingerprinting will also take
place in our Youth Center. Please call Mary in the parish office
at 526-6499 to make an appointment.
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The Bereaved Parents Support Group of Holy Cross Catholic Church invites all parents, grandparents, family
and friends to a Memorial Mass in honor of all our children of any age now in heaven.
The Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 13955 Peach Hill Rd., Moorpark on Thursday, May 26th,
2016 at 7pm. For those who would like their child’s name read before the Offertory, please register
by calling Imelda Tjia at (805) 553-9034 or email [email protected].
Please bring a SINGLE long stem flower to be presented to the front of the altar when your child’s name is
called. Reception will follow after Mass at the Parish Office dining room.
The Ventura District of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) invites all women
of the parish to a day of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic women of the area. EVERY CATHOLIC
WOMAN IS A MEMBER AND THERE ARE NO DUES. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18th,
at San Buenaventura Mission, in The St. Bonaventure Room. The address is 211 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001.
The day begins at 9:30am with registration and coffee/pastries. Fr. Peter Banks, O.F.M. Cap. is our guest speaker;
the topic is "Forgiveness". Fr. Banks is also the Mass celebrant for the Circle V Ranch Camp, for The Society
of St. Vincent de Paul. The meeting continues with Mass, lunch and adjournment at 1:30pm. Charge for the day
is $12.00 per person. Make checks payable to R.S.A. San Buenaventura; mail checks to Theresa Sullivan,
279 Manzanita Street, Ventura, Ca.93001. Deadline for reservations is Saturday, May 14th.
For more information, call Theresa at (805) 643-6922 or Rosie at (805) 525- 8709.
St. Rose of Lima’s Adoration Chapel, the exposition
of Jesus is 24 hours a day, 130 continuous hours per
week, from 9am Monday through 5pm Saturday.
You can schedule your private time with Jesus or just
drop by for a short visit. For more information, please call
Tom Lafferty, Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Coordinator at 404-9420.
Thursday Nights in the Parish Center
Doors open at 4:30pm - Games begin at 6:30pm
All games pay $250 - Major Credit Cards accepted
Phone: (805) 526-2781
Conozca las señales del tráfico humano - El tráfico humano reclama cada año a muchas víctimas jóvenes, y
muchas veces vemos a estas víctimas en nuestra vida diaria. Es importante reconocer las señales de abuso y
saber cómo interactuar con posibles víctimas. La mejor forma de comenzar una difícil conversación con
adolescentes que pueden estar en riesgo es simplemente hablando con ellos, preguntándoles qué está pasando
en sus vidas y si ellos están bien. Señales de abuso incluyen heridas sospechosas e inexplicables, evasión, o
dependencia en un/a “amigo/a” mayor. Para más información, por favor visitar http://
esp.missingkids.org/1in5.
Know the signs of human trafficking - Human trafficking claims many young victims every year, and often, we
see these victims in our daily lives. It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and to know how to interact
with possible victims. The best way to start a tough conversation with teens who may be at risk is simply to talk
to them—ask what’s going on in their lives, and if they are okay. Signs of abuse include suspicious or
inexplicable injuries, avoidance, or reliance on an older “friend.” For more information please visit http://
www.missingkids.org/1in5.
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