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

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 & Benedic-tion 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

ADMINISTRATOR: REV. LEON HUTTON PAROCHIAL VICAR REV. ADALBERTO BLANCO IN RESIDENCE: REV. DOMINIC PHAM CHAPLIN, CMH

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – November 22, 2015

The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.

Psalm 93:1

El Senor reina, vestido de majestad.

Salmo 92:1ab

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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.

Reflexión Semanal

El triunfo de la Cruz

Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy marcan la conclu-sión del Año Litúrgico de la Iglesia. Hemos celebrado la narración de la escritura, empezando con la espera del Mesías y concluyendo con el majestuoso regreso de Jesús al final de los tiempos. La segunda lectura del libro del Apocalipsis nos da un resumen de quien es Dios, “Yo soy el Alpha y el Omega, el que es y el que era y el que vendrá, el todopoderoso.” Dios verdadera-mente es Rey sobre todo – trasciende nuestro entendi-miento humanos de tiempo y espacio. Ha mandado a su amado Hijo, quien ha venido a redimirnos a todos del mal y de la muerte. En la primera lectura Daniel descri-be el dominio de Cristo, “Su poder nunca se acabará, porque es un poder eterno, y su reino jamás será des-truido.” En el Evangelio de hoy, esta es la verdad que Pilato no ve en su dialogo con Jesús. Pilato esta tan involucrado en la intriga política del día que no escucha la explicación de Jesús de que “su reino no es de este mundo.” Esta conversación provoca nuestra atención. ¿Cuántas veces hemos perdido la indicación de que Cristo es rey y nos absorbemos en las interacciones humanas del poder y la influencia? Cuando nos detene-mos y consideramos el poder y a los que manejan la

autoridad, nos damos cuenta que nin-guno ha perdurado ni perdurará. Las faltas humanas y las limitaciones destru-yen todo lo que el hombre intenta para gobernar. Solo Jesús ha reconciliado todo. El Prefacio nos recuerda que Je-sús “ofreciéndose a sí mismo como víc-tima perfecta y pacificadora en el altar de la cruz” entregó a su Padre “un reino eterno y universal el reino de la justi-cia, el amor y la paz.” Esta es la culmi-nación de nuestra celebración de fe.

Weekly Reflection

The Triumph of the Cross

Today’s readings and prayers mark the conclusion of the Church’s liturgical calendar. We have celebrated the scripture narrative beginning with the awaiting for the Messiah and concluding with Jesus’ majestic return at the end of time. The second reading from Revela-tions records God’s summary of today’s celebration, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty.” God is indeed King over all –transcending our human understanding of time and space. He has sent his beloved Son, who has come to redeem all from evil and death. Daniel re-minds us in the first reading that Christ’s “dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed.” This is the very truth that Pilate is blind to in his exchange with Jesus in the gospel. Pilate is so engrossed in the political in-trigue of the day that he is deaf to Jesus’ explanation that “my kingdom does not belong to this world.” This conversation provokes our attention. How many times have we lost our reference to Christ’s kingship and be-come absorbed in the human interactions of power and influence. When we stop and consider power and those who have wielded authority, we realize none have en-dured or will endure. Human faults and limitations corrupt eve-ry attempt man has made to rule. Jesus alone can reconcile all things. The Preface reminds us that Jesus’ “offering himself on the altar of the Cross as a spot-less sacrifice” brings to his Father “an eternal and universal king-dom of justice, love, and peace.” This is the culminating celebration of our faith.

Happy Anniversary

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Announcements

Bulletin Deadline December 6 bulletin-due by 5pm November 25 Pulpit Announcement –November 29 Masses-Due by November 26 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information.

Parish Life

Baptisms

Please pray for the recently baptized as they begin their journey in the Body of

Christ

Carmelita Marie Croci Vivienne Lyra Ramirez

To list anniversary, please email bulletin@ola-vta.org by 5pm the Friday of the week before you wish it pub-lished. 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.

—————————————————— In Remembrance

Please pray for those who have recently passed away and for their families

Victor Forgetta __________________________________

Mass Intentions

MASS Intentions for Nov 23 — Nov 29

Monday, November 23 6:30 Elizabeth, Alice & Daisy Morral (D) 8:00 Manuel Venegas (D) & Mary Torres (D)

Tuesday, November 24 6:30 Michelle Snyder (D) 8:00 Scott Matthews (D) & Scott Lawry (L)

Wednesday, November 25 6:30 Margaret Bixler (D) 8:00 Jose Rafael Blanco (D) & Joseph D. McGrath (D)

Thursday, November 26 6:30 NO MASS 9:00 Mass for the People

Friday, November 27 6:30 NO MASS 8:00 Henry Joseph (D) & Ann Julia Wibbelmann (D)

Saturday, November 28 8:00 Mary Alice Needham (D) & Bud Needham (D) 5:15 John P. Higgins Jr (D) & Felimon Taleon (D)

Sunday, November 29 8:00 James & Cecilia Morral (D) & Sebastian Edrada (L) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 James Ostrander (D) & Julie Perry (D) 12:30 Aurelio, Natividad & Antonio Fernandez (D) 5:15 Vera Romo (D) & Julie Bagley (D)

Roof Project Update

The planned start date for tearing off the roof has been moved to Friday, Nov. 27th. The City will not allow us to work at night so the work will be completed while school is out on vacation. The tear-off crew is anticipating 2 full days to complete the tear off – Friday and Saturday. The church will be closed during this process and will require us to move the 8:00 a.m. mass on Friday, and the 8:00 a.m. mass and 8:30 a.m. confessions on Saturday to Mul-cahy Center. Please note that we will not have a 6:30 a.m. mass on Friday. Thank you for your patience during this process and thank you to those who have already contributed. If you’d like to make a donation, envelopes are in the vestibule and a giving option is available online with recurring payments available . Please contact me if you’d like to make a pledge or discuss other giving oppor-tunities. Lauren Burns 805-642-7966 ext. 101 or Lburns@ola-vta.org.

Jack & Luana Tingstrom 58 Years on November 28

Donald & Evelyn Knapp 74 Years on November 28

Thomas & Florence McInally 63 Years on November 22

Jack & Debra Folger 24 Years on November 23

Dn Don & Diana Huntley 30 Years on November 23

Lester & Ann Dent 46 Years on November 21

Sean & Beverly McGavock 24 Years on November 24

Paul & Antonia Houston 13 Years on November 16

James & Charmaine Beuhner 21 Years on November 21

Parish News

Calendar of Upcoming Events Date Event See Page

Nov 27 & 28 OLA Church Roof project start date 3

November 22 Food Basket delivery - Drivers Needed! 7

Nov 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Holiday - Office closed 4

November 26 Thanksgiving Day Mass 5

November 22 St. Vincent de Paul 2nd collection 8

Nov 27 & 28 Church closed - masses in Mulcahy Center 3

Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish Office Hours

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

Wednesday, 11/25 noon office closed Thanksgiving Closure - Thursday & Friday,

11/26 & 11/27

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WELCOME!

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 Wel-come Table at Friendship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Horario de la Oficina Parroquial

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

Miércoles, 11.25 del mediodía oficina cerrada Acción de Gracias Clausura - Jueves y Viernes,

11/26 y 11/27

BIENVENIDO!

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 recomen-damos 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

Ofrenda Semanal

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, 8 de noviembre 2015 fue de $20,085.99. 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.

Weekly Offerings

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, No-vember 8, 2015 was $20,085.99 This collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish fa-cility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and automatic debit are available. Please visit www.olaventura.com and click on Online Giving or con-tact Lauren Burns, business manager for more infor-mation at 642-7966 ext. 101

2015 Together in Mission Annual Appeal

Parish Goal: $ 122,600.00 Amount Pledged: $ 117,963.99

Amount Paid: $ 113,078.99 Balance: $ ($ 9,521.01)

For more information or to donate online please visit www.OurMissionLA.org.

Apelación Anual 2015- Juntos en Misión

Meta Parroquial: $ 122,600.00 Cantidad Prometida: $ 117,963.99

Pagado: $ 113,078.99 Balance: $ ($9,521.01)

Para más información o para donar por Internet visite www.OurMissionLA.org

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Our Lady of the Assumption School

Mon 11/23 and Tues 11/24 will be noon dismissal days for all grades due to parent conferences. Thursday 11/25 is Thanksgiving. Enjoy this special day by giving thanks for all of your wonderful blessings. Save the date - Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be on Thursday, 12/3. This is a great way to shop, visit with your classmates and help support your school. Save your Box Tops, they earn cash for our school. Collect and turn them into the school office or the church rectory. OLA School is once again participating in a Back-To-School School Cents program at the Pacific View Mall, Ventura. Our school can earn up to $3000.00 in this program. Between Sept. 1 and April 30, when you shop at the mall including the outer stores Bring your receipts to Guest Services, where they will be credited to our school, stamped and returned to you. If you don’t have the time to stop at the guest ser-vices kiosk, you may bring your receipts into our school office for credit also. If you would like them returned to you please put them in an envelope with your name and phone # with a note to be returned. Thank you for your continued support.

Religious Education 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@ola-vta.org or by phone at (805) 642-7966 x123.

Check it out - RCIA is now on Facebook! www.facebook.com/OLAVenturaRCIA

Youth Ministry

The youth of the parish are raising funds for all youth ministry programs by partici-pating in SEES© candy Winter fundraising

program., Sale runs 11/8 -11/29, with or-ders being distributed out of the OLA Youth room on 12/13. Get your Holiday orders in today! The two top selling youth (male/female) win a ticket to Disneyland. For more

information contact Gabriel Rivera, grivera@ola-vta .org Confirmation 1 & 2 -11/22- year 1, 11/15- year 2

Religious Education

Religious Education Registration

Liturgy of the Word - Grades 1 - 5 Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for children grades 1-5 at the 9:30 AM Mass. During this special time, the children learn about the same Scripture readings as the rest of the assembly, but in a simpler message & are encouraged to share that message with their parents after Mass. Nursery - Ages 1-3 years

The Nursery has re-located to the Parish House during the 9:30AM Mass while parents attend Mass. All Chil-dren must be signed-in and sign-out at the Parish House. Entrance to the Parish House is located through the gate to the RIGHT of the Rectory office.

Did you Know?

Archdiocese implements strict policies for children’s safety

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has implemented rigorous policies and procedures to provide a safe environ-ment in our parishes and parish schools for all children and young people. These include: Zero Toler-ance; Guidelines for adults working or volunteering with minors; Archdio-

cese of Los Angeles boundary guidelines for junior high and high school youth working or volunteering with chil-dren or youth; and Megan’s Law compliance procedures. To view these and other policies visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting.

Parish News

Thanksgiving Day Mass Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at

9:00 a.m. You are invited to bring a representation of your Thanksgiving meal to place at the foot of the altar for a special blessing. For more information please contact the parish office at 642-7966. Please join us in Mulcahy Cen-ter after mass for pumpkin pie and coffee.

Safe Environment

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is dedi-cated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding commu-nity programs that encourage independence. You are essential to its success. Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support they need to make last-ing changes. Together, we can make a difference in fami-lies and communities across the United States. Please donate prayerfully and generously. Envelopes will be available in the pews and vestibule next weekend. An online giving option is available too at www.olaventura.weshareonline.org. Thank you.

Altar of Remembrance Pictures

Thank you to all who brought pictures of their loved ones for the altar of remem-brance. The altar will be removed this Tuesday, if you would like, you can take

your pictures with you today after Mass. All remaining pictures will be available in the parish office starting Wednesday.

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

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November 2015 Fingerprint Schedule Santa Barbara Region

THURSDAY, 12/3 - San Buenaventura Mission 211 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 12PM - 4PM & 5PM - 7PM For appointment, call 805-643-4318 FRIDAY, 12/4 - St. Thomas Aquinas Church 185 St. Thomas Drive, Ojai CA 92023 12PM - 4PM & 5PM - 7PM For appointment, call 805-646-4338

For additional fingerprint information please visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx

Safe Environment

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@ola-vta.org.

Adult Ministries HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items are current-ly needed for this year’s Christmas holiday food baskets. Food items can be placed in the food box in the church vestibule. While you are doing your shop-ping please pick-up some extra items for the food bas-kets. All non-perishable food items are always accepted, but this week’s featured items are Peanut Butter and Jel-ly. Please check labels for expiration date. If you wish for us to do the shopping, you may make a monetary dona-tion to OLA Food Baskets. Thank you for your support. For more details you can contact: Jerry Deal 339-0260.

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.

Spirituality & Fellowship

Service & Outreach

OLA Classics OLA Classics Saints and Salad Bar presents: St Philip Neri "I Prefer Heaven", continues Thursday Nov 19th Part II at Noon in the San-ta Cruz Room . $5.00/Person More info: Mary Kielas 650-7870

Liturgical Ministries Our Lady of Guadalupe Home Novenas

We are planning to have our bilingual “home novena” once again, this year in preparation for December 12th, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We would like to invite 8 new families, who have not hosted a day before, to par-ticipate (4 English speaking families & 4 Spanish speak-ing families). From December 3-11th (not on December 8th). Please contact Luz at 642-7966 if you wish to host. Days will be assigned on a first come basis.

OLA Book Discussion Group

The OLA Book Discussion Group meets every second Monday of the month in the Santa Cruz room. The dis-cussion 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: December 14, 2015 - Laudato Si by Pope Francis (Our

Sunday Visitor edition) January 11, 2016 - Jesus, A Pilgrimage

by James Martin, S.J. February 8, 2016 - Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand March 14, 2016 - 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 infor-mation, please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805-647-0462, or email at mbognar880@aol.com

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 din-ners. The toys will go to children of local families in need. Let's make sure every child has a smile on Christ-mas morning! Questions, please contact Krisztina at 818 469-3973

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

Respect Life

The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church from Conception to Natural Death. Resources and contact in-formation 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

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Ministerio Hispano

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 mal from Milano’s & The Spaghetti Company. When you fre-quent 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 fellow-ship to the people in our com-

munity.”

¿Sabia Usted?

La Arquidiócesis implementa políticas estrictas para la seguridad de los niños

La Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles ha implementado políticas y procedimientos rigurosos para garantizar que nuestras parroquias y escuelas ofrezcan un ambiente seguro para todos los niños y jóvenes. Estos incluyen: Cero tolerancia; Pautas para adultos que

son empleados o voluntarios en programas con menores; Pautas sobre los “límites de contacto” de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles para jóvenes de “junior high” y “high school” que son empleados o voluntarios con niños o jóvenes; y Procedimientos para el cumplimiento de la Ley de Megan. Para ver éstas y otras políticas visite www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting.

Service & Outreach

Compartir su tiempo, talento y tesoro

En los próximos dos meses tendremos varios eventos que promueven nuestra fe católica y nuestras tradiciones. Lo invitamos a que considere ayudar, asista a estos eventos y este alerta a más detalles.

Celebración Guadalupana Diciembre 12, 2015 ¿Cómo puedo ayudar?: *Donando comida para la convivencia por la mañana *Haciendo una donación *Donando decoraciones para el salón *Ayudar a decorar el salón *Ayudar a limpiar el salón al final del evento

La Pastorela “Salvando las Tradiciones” Diciembre 20, 2015 2pm ¿Cómo puedo ayudar?: *Cociendo los disfraces *Hacienda una donación *Cocinar la comida *Donando decoraciones para el salón *Ayudar a decorar el salón *Ayudar a limpiar el salón al final del evento

Si le gustaría ayudar en alguno de estos eventos por favor comuníquese con Rosario al (805) 642-7966 ext. 149

Ministerio Hispano

Actualización del Proyecto del Techo

La fecha de inicio para quitar el techo ha sido cambiada al viernes 27 de noviembre. La ciudad no permite el trabajo de noche, así que el trabajo llevara a cabo cuando la escuela este de vacaciones. El equipo para quitar el techo anticipa necesitar 2 días completos para terminar este proceso – viernes y sábado. La iglesia estará cerrada durante este proceso. La Misa de 8:00 a.m. el viernes y el sábado, al igual que las confesiones de 8:30 el sábado, se llevaran a cabo en el Centro Mulcahy. Por favor tome nota que no habrá misa de 6:30 a.m. el viernes. Gracias por su paciencia durante este proceso. Lauren Burns 805-642-7966 ext. 101 o Lburns@ola-vta.org

Novena a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Una vez más tendremos la novena bilingüe en preparación para el 12 de diciembre, fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Invitamos a 8 nuevas familias quienes no han patrocinado un día, a que participen (4 familias en inglés y 4 en español). Del 3-11 de diciembre (excepto

el 8 de dic.) Por favor comuníquese con Luz al 642-7966 si desea patrocinar un día

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In the Community

Tamales, tamales, tamales!

Save the date, Hispanic Ministry will be sell-ing pork tamales November 21 and 22 after all Masses, while supplies last. $25 dozen, no pre-orders. All proceeds will go towards Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration.

Resources Available

“Spotlight” is a major motion picture opening in select markets on November 6 that tells the story of how the Boston Globe newspaper’s Spotlight Investiga-tive Unit uncovered the child sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston in

2002. It will go into limited release on November 6 and national release on November 20. Vatican Radio has described the film as “honest” and “compelling,” saying that the Globe’s coverage of the scandal – for which it won a Pulitzer Prize – helped the Church in the United States “to accept fully the sin, to ad-mit it publicly and to pay the consequences.” It is possi-ble the film may open up old wounds, and we need to ex-press our care to the victim/survivors. If anyone ap-proaches you and says they were abused by clergy or anyone else, encourage them to report to the proper au-thorities and invite them to seek pastoral care through Suzanne Healy, Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, at (213) 637-7650. If anything, the film reminds us that the sex abuse scan-dal isn’t something to “put behind us,” but instead is something we need to keep in front of us at all times so we can stay vigilant and make sure it never happens again, and that we never deviate from our commitment to creating a safe environment for our children and young people. Please remember this is an opportunity to share the ongoing commitment and efforts by the Church and the many individuals who have worked tirelessly in the safe environment programs to protect children, heal those harmed by abuse and continue to educate our communi-ties on the importance of abuse prevention.

SBHS Candlelight Christmas Concert

Saint Bonaventure High School cordially invites you, your family and friends to celebrate Christ-mas with us as we present the 3rd annual CandleLight Christmas Concert Friday, December 4th 2015 at

the Saint Bonaventure High School Athletic Center-7:00pm . General admission to the concert is compli-mentary. Limited reserved seating available by visiting: www.saintbonaventure.com Bringing together choirs from the community including: St. Bonaventure High School, St. Mary Magdalen, Our Lady of the Assumption, St. John’s Lutheran, St. Thomas Aquinas. Join us at St. Bonaventure High School, 3167 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 805-648-6836 / www.saintbonaventure.com

Reflections from Ventura Catholic Faith Community’s Faith in Action

Our community of faith is blessed with many gifts. Two of the most vital are our remarkable commitment to Catholic education and catechesis in all its forms and our rich tra-dition of Catholic social teaching. “ there is an urgent need to bring these two gifts together in a strengthened commitment to sharing our social teaching at every level of Catholic education and faith formation. Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. Every person, from the moment of conception to natural death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistent with that dignity. Human dignity comes from God, not from any human quality or accomplishment. The above is a modified excerpt from Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops “Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions”.

Assisted Suicide

Stop Assisted Suicide in CA before it’s too late! Earlier this year, through a Special Ses-sion, the CA legislature passed assisted sui-cide, allowing doctors to prescribe overdose medication to terminally ill patients. Join a coali-tion of physicians, nurses, disability-rights organizations, and people of all faiths to stand for the lives of our elderly and dying and oppose assisted suicide! On November 22, Christ the King Sunday, petitions will be available for signature outside of Masses. Signers must be registered to vote and can only sign once. Why Oppose Assisted Suicide? · Sends the Wrong Message: Legalizing suicide

for the terminally ill, while discouraging it for the rest of the population, teaches that the lives of the ill and disabled do not matter to our society.

· Will Worsen Patient Care: Patients in other states, like Barbara Wagner in Oregon, are being denied treatment prescribed by their doctors, and instead offered drugs for assisted suicide.

· Will Increase Non-Terminal Suicide Rates: Sui-cides skyrocket when assisted suicide is legalized. Oregon's suicide rate for non-terminal people in-creased 49% after assisted suicide became legal.

Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia (805)642-7966

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SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP DEPT HEAD: DN PHIL JOERGER, EXT. 148

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

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: Joe Yamauchi, joethomas1107@gmail.com 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

ADULT MINISTRIES DEPT HEAD: DN DAN BOJORQUEZ, EXT. 146

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

SERVICE & OUTREACH DEPT HEAD: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126

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

HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO): DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or rosejoseca@aol.com Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, taltorre@clinicas.org

IN THE COMMUNITY DEPT HEAD/LIAISON: DN CHARLES WESSLER, EXT. 126

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

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