PASTOR: REV. STEVE DAVOREN ASSOCIATE PASTOR: REV. STEVEN CORREZ PASTOR EMERITUS: REV. MSGR. DONAL MULCAHY DEACONS: REV. MR. DAN BOJORQUEZ REV. MR. MIKE BURNS REV. MR. RAUL GONZALEZ REV. MR. DON HUNTLEY REV. MR. PHIL JOERGER REV. MR. AURELIO MACIAS REV. MR. ED MILLS REV. MR. CHARLES WESSLER REV. MR. BILL WILSON SENIOR DEACONS: REV. MR. RODGER ADAMS 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 CONFESSIONS: Monday: 8:30-9:30 AM Tuesday: 5:30-6:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30-6:00 PM Friday: 8:30-9:00 AM Saturday: 8:30-9:30 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

First Sunday of Lent– February 26, 2012

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.

3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635

www.olaventura.com

See Page 5 for details & Registration Form

OLA Women’s Retreat - March 23-25, 2012

“Courageous Love”

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ADULT SPIRITUALITY: Patrick Rivera, 642-7966 ext. 114 ALTAR SERVERS: Deacon Michael & Lauren Burns, 642-7966 ext. 145 ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Bernice Critchfield, 339-0480 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 bulletin@ola-vta.org 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 CONFIRMATION: ADULT: Deacon Bill Wilson 642-7966 ext. 108

YOUTH: Karen Reynolds, 642-7966 ext. 121 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Vincent Dominguez, 642-7966 ext. 122 END OF LIFE MINISTRY: Mary Ellen Farley, 643-5262 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Elizabeth Wurts, 644-8395 Mary Ann Decaen, 644-2160 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Deacon Bill Wilson, 642-7966 ext. 108 EVENT COORDINATOR: Diane Frantela 642-7966 ext. 133 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, rowins-1@lafn.org HERMITS OF ST. GILES: Mark Andrew Dextraze, 647-9089 HISPANIC MINISTRY (MINISTERIO HISPANO): Rosario Gonzalez, 642-7966 ext. 149 INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION: Pre-baptism instruction required. English: Deacon Rodger Adams, 642-7966 ext.116 Spanish: Deacon Aurelio Macias, 642-7966 ext. 129 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Jose Rodriguez, 207-4371 LECTORS: Deacon Charles Wessler, 642-7966 ext. 126 LIVING MATRIMONY: Patrick Rivera, 642-7966 ext. 114 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244 MARRIAGES: To schedule date & meeting with priest or deacon, 642-7966 Wedding ceremony coordinators: Sherie DeVillers, 415-0639 and Jeannie Hernandez, 815-2025 MEN’S MINISTRY: Patrick Rivera, 642-7966 ext. 114 MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE EDGE): Zach Eckert, 642-7966 ext. 125 MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Contact the Parish office, 642-7966

MOM’S GROUP: Jeanine Walker, 648-4244 M.O.M.S. MORNING: Maria Lawson, 665-8112 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 parishcouncil@ola-vta.org Spanish Contact (Contacto en Español): Javier Zapata, 654-8875 PARISH PRAYER CHAIN: Juanita Trine, 644-5967 RCIA: Deacon Don Huntley 642-7966 ext. 123 or RCIA@ola-vta.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Darlene Holaway, 642-7966 ext.118 RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or coastalpatty@gmail.com Dea Boehme, dea.boehme@att.net RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023 RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674 ROSARY MAKERS: Aurora Gonzales, 654-0316 SACRISTANS: Deacon Phil and Mari Joerger, 642-7966 ext. 148 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme 642-7966 OLAsafeguard@ola-vta.org ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104 SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446 SPANISH BAPTISM PREP. Deacon Aurelio Macias, 642-7966 ext. 129 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 642-7966 ext. 124 , SundaySchool@ola-vta.org USHERS: Ric Ruffinelli, 642-8797 VICTIMS ASSISTANCE: Suzanne Healy, LMFT 213-637-7650 sdhealy@la-archdiocese.org VOCATIONS: Father Steven Correz, 642-7966 ext. 106 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: David DeVillers, 642-7966 ext. 109 or ddevillers@ola-vta.org WELCOME COMMITTEE: Sherie DeVillers at 642-7966 ext. 128 or sholaway@yahoo.com WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kati Escallier, KEscallier@ola-vta.org or 642-7966 ext. 142 YOUNG ADULT (FRASSATI): Jenny Svoboda, jemurray24@hotmail.com YOUTH MINISTRY: Karen Reynolds, 642-7966 ext. 121 YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION: Maria Fielding 256-7570

Parish Directory / Directorío de la Parroquia

Please email all bulletin announcements by FRIDAYS AT 5PM

(10 days before the bulletin is distributed) to bulletin@ola-vta.org Thank you!

To list your anniversary, please email bulletin@ola-vta.org by the Friday of the week before you wish it published.

Happy Anniversary!

Calendar of Upcoming Events

———— Bulletin Deadline ————

March 10 bulletin—Due by March 2

Please send all bulletin submissions to bulletin@ola-vta.org or use the Bulletin

Announcement Submittal form on our website at http://olaventura.com/bulletin_form.html

—— Pulpit Announcement Deadline ——

March 3 Masses—Due by March 1 at noon

Please send pulpit announcements to schedule@ola-vta.org

Date Event See page

March 3 Pastoral Council Elections 3

March 23-25 Women’s Retreat 5

February 23—April 8 Lenten Opportunities & University Calendar 9

March 14 St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show 6

Stewardship Prayer Heavenly Father - in Baptism, You called me by

name. You blessed me with time, gifted me with tal-ents, and provided me with treasure. Bless me with Your guidance to become the person You created

me to be. Amen

—————WEEKLY OFFERINGS—————

Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For the fiscal year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, our parish budget calls for $21,751.00 to be do-nated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, February 12, 2012 was $21,802.80 in addition to approximately $1,956.25 which is donated weekly in Feb-ruary via automatic debit. The collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongo-ing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility.

Parish News

Our Lady of the Assumption Church ————— Parish Office Hours —————

Monday through Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm Saturday 8:30am to 12:00pm

Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm

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WELCOME The entire parish family of Our Lady of the Assump-tion Catholic Church would like to extend a warm greeting to those who are visiting or are new to our parish home. All are welcome here and received with love. Do you have questions? Please come in to the rectory office or call us at 805 642-7966.

——— Election of New Pastoral Council ——

The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to research, reflect upon prayerfully, and wisely recommend a solution to a mat-ter requested by the Pastor. You will be the eyes and ears to the parish community and must be accessible and open to input from parishioners. To run, you must be a baptized Catholic, in good standing with the church, willing to commit the necessary time and effort to effectively carry out the re-quired responsibilities for 3 years. The current Pastoral Council term of 3 years is winding to a close this March. If you are interested in serving as a member for the 2012-2015 term or would like to cast a vote, please attend the Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 3rd at 9 am in Assump-tion Hall. Nominees will share a brief bio of themselves and voting will take place. 6 officers will be elected that morning and 6 are appointed by Fr. Steve in the following days. If you have questions please contact any current council member.

Parish News

Deacon Bill & Laurie Wilson 34 Years on February 25

Ed & Connie Krull 13 Years on February 27

Eugene & Johanna Aviles 59 Years on February 28

Roberto & Barbara Sanchez 34 Years on February 25

Don & Jeannette Woodring 49 Years on February 23

Philip & Jean Ritchie 59 Years on February 14

Contact: Karen Reynolds at 642-7966 ext. 121

Mass Intentions

——–The Edge - Jr. High Youth Ministry ——

Who: All 6th, 7th, & 8th graders Where: Assumption Hall

When: Wednesdays, 7:00—8:30pm

Why: Friends, fun, food, & to grow radically in your faith!

Questions? Call Zach 642-7966 ext 125

—————— Adult Bible Study ——————

Tuesday Mornings at 9:00 am in the Santa Cruz room

Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 pm in Hurley Hall

Please join Fr. Steve as he continues the series en-titled “Catholicism”. Journey around the world and deep into the faith, All are welcome! For more information contact Fr. Steve at 642-7966.

Adults and Teens: In what ways can you identify with Jesus in the desert during the Lenten period?

Children: What will you do this Lent to become more like Jesus?

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Service Join us the 1st, 3rd & 4th Mondays to make lunches for the homeless, 7-8:00pm in the Parish Center

—————Life Teen Youth Ministry————-

BreakOut! Tuesday nights in the youth room from 7-8:30pm

Confirmation Year 1 Sunday March 4th– Mass and small group

RCIA – Right of Christian Initiation of Adults

We meet on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Santa Cruz Room of the Parish Center. The topic for February 28 is the Trinity / Stations of the Cross & Benediction. Rite of Elec-tion-Catechumens-with Bishop Curry at 7:30pm.

Here at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish we have a warm welcome for anyone looking for a faith-filled Chris-tian community within the Roman Catholic tradition. We invite those who are interested in the Catholic Christian community and the Catholic way of life to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. To learn more about this experience email us at RCIA@ola-vta.org or call 642-7966 x123.

Education

Faith At Home

Join us for a Summer Experience

Arizona – June 18th to 25th Nicaragua - June 30th to July 7th Into the Deep – July 22nd to 26th Steubenville San Diego – July 27th to 29th

Monday, Feb. 27 6:30 Jeanette Schorr (L) & DeDe McGrath (L) 8:00 Ralph Noll (D) & Julian Rice (D) 5:15 Mass for the People

Tuesday, Feb. 28 6:30 Henry Joseph & Ann Julia Wibbelmann (D) 8:00 Jerome & Margaret Ryan (D) 5:15 Oscar & Tessie Chico (L)

Wednesday, Feb. 29 6:30 Jerome Smith (D) 8:00 Julian Rice (D) & Msgr. Mulcahy (L) 5:15 Julian Rice (D)

Thursday, March 01 6:30 Concordia Trazo (L) 8:00 Agnus & Silvio Sylvester (L) 5:15 Anne Wells (D)

Friday, March 02 6:30 Alva Svoboda (D) & Luca Calbo (L) 8:00 Leo Gendron (D) & James Diesfeld (D) 5:15 Kathy Harding’s Family (L)

Saturday, March 03 8:00 Frank Skowron (D) 5:15 Joseph & Ann Hudoba (D)

Sunday, March 04 8:00 Piza Family (D) & Flaviano & Crescenta Casabar (D) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 Alfonso Quiroz (L) & Dr. George Nicastro (L) 12:30 Misa Para La Gente & Yona Najera (D) 5:15 Patricia Rivera (D)

When: Sunday March 18th

11am-9pm Where: Red Brick Pizza

4990 Telephone Road Ventura, CA 93003

Why: To support the EDGE summer camp and OLA youth summer trips!!

Questions? Call Zach 642-7966 ext 125

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Registration Form: Cost $150 pp. Reservation Deposit $50 payable now, balance due March 10, 2012. Name:_____________________________________ Phone:___________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ E-mail:_____________________________ Request to room with:____________________________ Phone:_________________________ Full Payment $_____ Deposit $50____ Check #_________ Cash ____ Credit Card pay in office_____

Scholarship Request ?_____ I would like to make a donation for someone to attend in the amt. of $_____

Please return form with payment to Our Lady of the Assumption Church Rectory office. (805)642-7966

Hours: Monday—Friday 8:30 am—8:00 pm, Saturday 8:30 am—noon, Sunday 9:00 am—2:00 pm

OLA Women’s Retreat - March 23-25, 2012 With Guest Speaker Eileen Love

Kelly Pease - Music/Worship Leader

"I have found my vocation - it is to Love!" St. Therese A truth that defines every woman's heart…

48 hours that will transform your heart, mind and soul to reveal God's love and plan for YOU!

Please register on or before 3-10-12, as space is limited. Some partial scholarships available on need basis. For information contact

Kati Escallier at 642-7966 ext. 142 or visit our website at www.olaventura.com Women’s Ministry

At Forest Home Retreat Center -655 Burnham Rd. Oak View, CA 93022

“Courageous Love”

—–——— Safeguard The Children ——–—— 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 par-ishes were mandated by Cardinal Roger Mahoney in 2002. The Office of Safeguard the Children assists these permanent Parish Committees in implementing child sex-ual abuse prevention education, Safe Environment poli-cies, procedures and resources.

Click on http://www.archdiocese.la/protecting/ for more information.

All volunteers working with or around children must be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese and certified in the Safeguard the Children Program Protecting God’s Chil-dren. Information for both fingerprinting and Safeguard Classes are listed below. The Virtus training must be updated every 4 years. However, instead of the 3-hour Protecting God's Children program, people can recertify by completing the 1.5 hour Keeping the Promise Alive program. Fingerprinting does not need to be repeated.”

For questions, call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260 or OLAsafeguard@ola-vta.org.

——–———— Many Meals ———————

What we do: Serve a free home-cooked meal each week.

Why: To help those struggling to make ends meet.

When: Monday nights at 6 to 7 p.m. in Assumption Hall

For more information or to volunteer, please contact David DeVillers at 642-7966 ext. 109 or

ddevillers@ola-vta.org

———–-— Fingerprinting Schedule ——–—

St. Maximilian Kolbe Thursday, March 15th 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village 12:00pm - 3:40pm & 5:20pm - 7:20pm For appointment call (818) 991-3915

Santa Clara Saturday, March 17th 323 S. E Street, Oxnard 10:00pm - 1:40pm & 3:20pm - 5:20pm For appointment call (805) 487-3891

Appointments are necessary as schedules fill up rap-idly. Please call in advance to cancel if necessary so that others can be given the opportunity to be fingerprinted.

Over 2400 meals served since June 20th.

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Family

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Wednesday, March 14th, 12:00 noon

Please complete this form and return along with pay-ment to the OLA rectory office by March 8th

Please make checks payable to OLA Cost is $20 per person and includes a delicious lunch with wine, fashion show and door prizes!

Name________________________________ Phone_____________________________ Name_________________________________ Phone_____________________________ Method of payment: check # ________________ Cash ______________ Total $______________

For more info contact Darlene Holaway at 642-7966 ext. 118

Service and Outreach

Parish Spirituality & Fellowship

———————Did You Know?—————-—-

Keeping Kids Safe After School You can help keep your children safe by knowing where they spend their time after school. Get to know the adults who show up at the various locations in the community where children gather and where they play together. Be wary of any adult who seems more interested in creating a relationship with a child than with other adults. Pay at-tention when an adult seems to single out a child for a relationship or for special attention. Warning signs in-clude treats, gifts, vacations, or other special favors of-fered only to one specific child. For more information, please call the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children office: (213) 637-7227.

————-Holiday Food Baskets————-

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items are needed for Easter food baskets. Food items can be placed in the food box in the church vestibule. When you are doing your shopping please pick-up some extra items for the food baskets. All non-perishable food items are always accepted, but this week’s featured items are Pasta and Pasta Sauces. Please check labels for expiration date. If you wish for us to do the shopping for you, you may make a donation to OLA Food Basket. Thank you for your sup-port. Contact: Jerry Deal 275-2290.

————— Eucharistic Adoration ————— 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 especially need committed adorers the following times: Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm

Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm, 5:00-6:00pm & 5:30-6:30pm Fridays 3:00-4:00am & 9:00-10:00am & 4:00-5:00pm Saturdays 6:00-7:00pm Also Needed: Substitute Adorers

If you are able to commit to one of these times, con-tact Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395.

———————— Bingo ————————–

Sunday, February 26th 2:00 in the Parish Center

Contact Sylvia Barnes at 648-7040 - 7-

—–—–——— Men’s Ministry ——————-

Wednesday mornings at 5:45am in Assumption Hall.

Contact Patrick Rivera at 642-7966 ext. 114.

Parish Spirituality & Fellowship

———————-—Lectors————————-

Our Lady of Assumption is always looking for people who are interested in lectoring at the daily or Sunday masses. If you feel that God is calling you to proclaim His Word, call Deacon Charles at (805) 642-7966.

————— Frassati, Young Adults ————

Bible Study

Wednesdays: the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month What: Bible Study, reflection on the Sunday readings When: 7:00-8:00pm in the Youth Room

New members welcome any time!

For additional information, please contact Jenny Svoboda at jemurray24@hotmail.com See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/

frassatiyoungadults/

Summer Softball

Looking to get outdoors and play this summer? Come play softball with the Frassati Young Adult Group. We are looking for men and women who are interested in

joining our coed church softball team. Ten Hail Mary's for any dropped ball! The season begins mid June and lasts through the beginning of August. Ages 18 -98, no experi-

ence needed. Cost still to be determined. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Tushla at 653-5075 or

ltushla@terranovamedica.com.

Catholic Young Adults Network

Come meet young Catholics (21-40 years old) from around Ventura County at the next meeting of the Catho-lic Young Adults Network. We're dedicated to brining young Catholics together who share a desire to engage in their communities, promote Catholic values, and build the next generation of Catholic leaders. Join us on March 7th, 6pm in the Youth Room at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 155 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks. Contact Sean at 805-910-9393 for details. We look forward to seeing you there!

—————Adult Confirmation—————

Adult Confirmation classes will begin on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at 6:30pm in the new conference room of the Parish House. The meetings will be one and a half hours in length and will be held every Tuesday evening until May 15. 2012. This class is for those individuals who are at least 18 years of age and have yet to complete their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The space in the class is limited and first priority will be given to registered members of OLA Parish. Each candidate will be required to complete an interview prior to being enrolled in the class (Please note interviews will being in mid March). To schedule an interview or for more in-formation please email Deacon Bill Wilson at bwilson@saintbonaventure.com .

————–- Marriage Encounter ————–-

Attention Married Couples. As we renew our faith in Lent, we look forward to Easter. Easter Sunday is like a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend because it’s a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life to-gether! Attend one of the next WWME weekends April 20-22 or July 20-22, 2012 (both in Woodland Hills).

Call Jeanine and Russ Walker to register: 648-4244. www.twocanlove.org

————— Girl Scout Cookie Sales ————

The OLA School daisy scouts will be selling girl scout cookies after the morning masses on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Come by our table under the awning outside of Friendship Sunday and support our kindergarten daisy scouts.

- OLA Monsignor Mulcahy Golf Tournament -

Monday, June 11, 2012 Los Posas Country Club

If you are interested in golfing or being a sponsor please call Gina Ravenscroft at (805) 642-7198 or Kristine Behrens at (805) 216-1077

—————– Respect Life Ministry ————— THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS A PRO-LIFE CHURCH

Contact Patty Berry 642-4928 or coastalpatty@gmail.com or Dea Boehme at dea.boehme@att.net

"Defenders of Life" (new group) Fr. Steven Correz will hold monthly meetings in the Parish

House at 21 N. Dunning, 4:30pm, every 3rd Thursday of the month. Come and join us.

LOCAL RESOURCES: Ventura County Pregnancy Centers: 648-3301 Tender Life Maternity Home: 653-7474 Life Centers: 486-2721 M,T,W,F from 12-4:00pm (800-973-7334, 24-hour hotline) Foster Home or Adoption – ASPIRANET – 289-0120 St. Joseph’s Pantry – 2nd & 4th Wed. MaryAnn- 644-2160 Tender Life – Dea Boehme at dea.boehme@att.net Rosary at Planned Parenthood - Wednesdays at 7:30am and Fridays at 3:00pm—contact Ana at 218-3093. Prayer for the Unborn at St. Julie’s Chapel - Thursdays at 6:30pm. Contact Gloria at 644-4726. Free Local Services: All services, FREE & Confidential, Pregnancy Testing, and Ultrasound Exams (866) 216-4443

In The Community

Parish Spirituality & Fellowship

—————-Knights of Columbus—————-

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser party on Saturday, March 10. Tickets will be for sale the weekends of (February 26 and March 4) after each Mass. The evening includes: Irish Step Dancing Show by the Claddagh dance school, Irish melodies by Joe Thayer on bagpipe, silent auction, and Irish Dinner. Following dinner there will be dancing and line-dancing instructions by Leo Raab’s Rhythm Repertoire. Donations are $20 per person; all proceeds go to Catholic Charities in Ventura. For more information call Pat Cun-ningham at 805-650-9492.

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—————– 40 Days for Life ————— The worldwide campaign is Feb. 22 - April 1. Signups can be done online at 40daysforlife.com, going to the Ventura page and registering your email address and name. The location of prayer vigils is Planned Parenthood, 5400 Ral-ston St. Ventura.

————— Hermits of St. Giles —————— Greetings, Lent is such a wonderful season. However, it has been associated with "giving up", going without, and cutting back. The idea of entering the desert can be frightening sure, but if we enter with the essentials we can remain strong and see the beauty hidden in its bar-ren landscape. Allow this season to reveal what is most essential for you to get closer to Christ. Letting go and giving up are means to a deeper love relationship. Have a most blessed week. Please keep us in your prayers. Love, Bro. Mark Hermits of St.Giles 647-9089 hermitsofstgiles.org

—–— Families of Nazareth Movement ——–

Meetings are Tuesday mornings at 9:15am & Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.

Spending Time In The Desert During Lent "The desert is not a dwelling place; it is only a path a road on which one comes to know the merciful love of God." Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer, The Gift of Faith, page 131

For additional information, please contact Lyla Alexander at 644-5795.

——— Support Groups at OLA Church ———

Divorce Care The DivorceCare support group is open to all men and women who are divorced or separated. Whether your loss is recent or many years old, we encourage you to join us for support and to work through issues such as; anger, loneliness, single parenting and moving on. The group meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month from 6:30-8pm in the Parish Center/ San Miguel Room. New mem-bers are welcome each week! Upcoming meetings: March 5th & 19th, April 2nd & 16th and May 7th & 21st

GriefShare: Bereavement Support This group is open to any adult who has lost a loved one through death. Whether your loss is recent or many years old, we invite you to join us to find support and help in working through the grief process and transforming the pain into healing. The group meets in the OLA Parish House (21 North Dunning Street) from 6:30-8pm. New members are welcome at each session. If you would like to be placed on the email list and receive updates on this group, please send an email to Veronica at Veroni-ca254@sbcglobal.net Upcoming Meetings: March 6th & 20th and May 1st and 15th

Cancer Support Group A support group for those living with cancer and their caregivers. The meetings will start at 6:30pm and run un-til 8pm. We will meet at the parish house located at 21 N. Dunning Street. Meetings will continue each month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. We hope you will join us to find support and fellowship on this journey. You can also join our email list for the support groups by con-tacting Veronica Marchese. Upcoming meetings: March 5th & 19th, April 2nd & 16th and May 7th & 21st CONTACT INFORMATION: These support groups are facilitated by Veronica Marchese, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Veronica254@sbcglobal.net or 665-7511

Monday February 27

Mass Times: 6:30am, 8am

Confession

Times: 8:30-9am

Tuesday February 28

Mass Times: 6:30am, 8am

Confession

Times: 1/2 hour after 5:15pm Mass

Teen Bible Study 7-8:30pm Youth Rm

University Talk

In Spanish 7:30pm

Assumption Hall

Wednesday February 29

LENT BEGINS

ASH WEDNESDAY

Men’s Ministry 5:45am

Assumption Hall

Mass Times: 6:30am, 8am &

6:00pm 7:30pm Spanish

Confession Times:

5:30-6:00pm

Adoration St. Julie’s Chapel

Wednesday 1pm to Sunday 8am

Thursday March 1

Mass Times: 6:30am, 8am

5:15pm

University Talk 7:30pm

Assumption Hall

No Confessions

Friday March 2

Mass Times: 6:30am, 8am

5:15pm

Soup Supper After 5:15 Mass Assumption Hall

Stations of the

Cross 7:00pm

Confession

Times: 8:30-9:00am

Saturday March 3

Mass Times: 8am

5:15pm

Confession Times:

8:30-9:30am

Lenten Taize Prayer Service:

7:00pm In the Church

Lenten Opportunities

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—————————-———— The University Series 2012 ————————-———— Begins Thursday, February 23, 2012

7:30 - 9:00pm in Assumption Hall Register today at www.theuniversityseries.org or at the door.

See the University catalog for more information!

Date Speaker Topic

Tuesday, February 28 Luis Tovar (Español) Nuestra Salud Mental

Thursday, March 1 Sr. Rose Pacatte The Chicken Crossed the Road…

Tuesday, March 6 Fr. Amaro Saumell The Sacrament of Matrimony…

Thursday, March 8 Fr. Steve Thoma Resurrection Faith part 1

Tuesday, March 13 Sr. Rosalie Callen Migration & Immigration…

Thursday, March 15 Fr. Steve Thoma Resurrection Faith part 2

Thursday, March 22 Fr. Smith-Christopher Us Christians, Those Laws

————————————- Lenten Taizé Prayer Service ——————————————-

Taizé prayer is a meditative and peaceful way in which we not only encounter God, but reflect on God’s message to us during our busy lives. Lent is a perfect time to slow down and focus on what it is God wants from us, as well as how we can offer ourselves to God through prayer and song. Please join us for this Taizé prayer service in Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, March 3rd beginning at 7:00pm. If you’ve never been ex-perienced a Taizé service, please come and be a part of it. For further information or questions, please contact Vincent Dominguez, Director of Music – (805)642-7966 x122.

Bienvenidos a la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Horario de la Oficina Parroquial

Lunes a Viernes ~ 8:30 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. Sábado ~ 8:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Domingo ~ 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.

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—–— Oración de Corresponsabilidad —–—

Padre Santo, en mi Bautismo, me llamaste por mi nombre. Me consagraste dándome tiempo, regalán-dome talentos, y me proporcionaste un tesoro. Bendí-ceme y guíame para poder ser la persona que quieres que sea. Amen

¿SABÍA USTED?

Mantenga Seguros a Sus Niños Después que Salen de la Escuela

Usted puede ayudar a proteger a sus hijos con simple-mente saber en donde pasan su tiempo después de la escuela. Identifique y conozca a los adultos que surgen en los diferentes lugares en la comunidad donde los niños se reúnen y juegan juntos. Tenga cuidado con cualquier adulto que parece más interesado en crear una relación con un niño que con otros adultos. Preste atención cuan-do un adulto señala a un niño y le da atención especial o trata de formar una relación especial. Las señales de advertencia incluyen golosinas, regalos, vacaciones u otros favores especiales ofrecidos solamente a un niño/a específico. Para obtener ayuda, llame a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) 637-7650.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos

¿Desea ser Católico? ¿Es usted un adulto que aún no ha recibido los sacramentos de Primera Comu-nión y Confirmación? ¿Desea aprender más sobre la fe Católica? Lo invitamos a que participe en el proceso de RICA. Nos reunimos cada martes de 7-9 pm en el Salón San Miguel. 2/21/12 clase- Cena Compartida Mardis Gras - Cuaresma

Para más información, comuníquese con Rosario González al 642-7966 ext. 149

Ministerio Hispano

- Cuaresma 2012: Vía Crucis y Adoración - Acompáñenos cada Viernes durante la Cuaresma a

rezar el Vía Crucis ante el Santísimo. Nos reuniremos en la Capilla Santa Julia a las 7:00 PM.

Tal vez haga mucho tiempo que no estás un rato a solas con Jesús en la capilla, o quizás nunca has rezado frente a Jesús expuesto en el Santísimo. Esta Cuaresma haz el propósito de pasar unos momentos con Jesús. Los vier-nes de Cuaresma nos reuniremos a rezar el Vía Crucis

ante el Santísimo. Es una buena oportunidad de aprender más sobre la adoración ante el Santí-simo. Es una oportunidad de venir ante El y reconocer su grandeza como verdadero Hijo de Dios hecho hombre y para reconocer todo el amor que te ha manifestado a lo largo de tu vida. Permite que sea El mismo quien disponga tu corazón para poder escucharlo y aceptar sincera-mente lo que El quiera decirte. A veces resulta difícil encontrar las palabras para responder a Jesús y las fuerzas para cumplir nues-

tros compromisos son muy pocas, por eso te propone-mos a que vengas a orar ante el, ábrele tu corazón pi-diendo lo que necesites.

——— Elección Del Concilio Pastoral ——

El propósito del Concilio Pastoral es investigar, hacer re-flexión mediante la oración, y sabiamente recomendar una solución al asunto pedido por el Párroco. Serán los ojos y oídos de la comunidad parroquial y deben de estar accesi-bles y abiertos a las recomendaciones de los feligreses. Pa-ra participar, debe ser un Católico bautizado, bien visto por la iglesia, y que pueda dar el tiempo y esfuerzo necesario para efectivamente llevar acabo las responsabilidades asignadas, por un periodo de tres años. El termino del Concilio Pastoral actual esta por terminarse en Marzo. Si esta interesado en ser parte del nuevo concilio del 2012-2015 o si desea votar, lo invitamos a la Junta Comunitaria el Sábado 3 de Marzo a las 9am en el Salón Asunción. Los nominados compar-tirán una breve biografía y tomaremos un voto. 6 miembros serán seleccionados esa mañana y otros 6 serán nombrados por el Padre Steve.

———Campaña 40 Días por la Vida————

Esta campaña mundial se llevará acabo del 22 de Feb al 1 de Abril. Para registrarse visite la pagina Web 40days-forlife.com y busque la pagina de Ventura. Las vigilias serán afuera de Planned Parenthood, 5400 Ralston St. Para mas información llame a la oficina parroquial.

— ¿QUÉ ES LA CUARESMA? Parte 1 —

El tiempo de la Cuaresma rememora los cuarenta años que el pueblo de Israel pasó en el desierto mientras se encaminaba hacia la tierra prometida, con todo lo que implicó de fatiga, lucha, hambre, sed y can-sancio...pero al fin el pueblo elegido gozó de la tierra que destilaba miel y frutos sucu-lentos. Para nosotros, la Cuaresma es el

tiempo fuerte del año que nos prepara para la Pascua o Domingo de Resurrección del Señor, cima del año litúrgi-co, donde celebramos la victoria de Cristo sobre el peca-do, la muerte y el mal, y por lo mismo, la Pascua es la fiesta de alegría porque Dios nos hizo pasar de las tinie-blas a la luz, del ayuno a la comida, de la tristeza al gozo profundo, de la muerte a la vida.