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. ALEX AMAYUN ASSOCIATE PASTOR: REV. Adalberto Blanco

Pentecost Sunday – May 24, 2015

Reciban el Espíritu Santo Juan 20:22

Receive the holy spirit John 20:22

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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 sanción, 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.

Weekly Reflection

Rekindling the fire within Today’s readings and prayers signal the beginning of the Church. The reading from Acts documents that on Pentecost the disciples “were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” Their proclamation of God’s word spread throughout the known world. Our commemoration of this great event calls us to cry out in the responsorial psalm, “Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.” We pray for renewal, for rebirth. We are called to be reborn in the Spirit -- to shake off any complacency and stagnation. We have received the gifts of the Holy Spirit at different times throughout our lives, initially at our Baptism and most dramatically at our Confirmation. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are found within us. Paul reminds us that when we strive to use the Spirit’s gifts, “the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control” are born and our world is renewed. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul writes that “there are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; to each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” It is our individual prayer that we be aware of our individual gifts and culti-vate them to bear fruit. This is God’s call to all regard-less of age. So we pray on this day of rebirth, this day of Pentecostal fire, to rec-ognize God’s gifts so “that the divine grace that was at work when the gospel was first proclaimed, will fill now once more the hearts of believ-ers” (Collect).

Reflexión Semanal

Reavivando el fuego interior Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy señalan el principio de la Iglesia. La lectura del libro de los Hechos docu-menta que en Pentecostés los discípulos “Se llenaron todos del Espíritu Santo y empezaron a hablar en len-guas extranjeras, cada uno en la lengua que el Espíritu le sugería” Su proclamación de la palabra de Dios la esparcieron por todo el mundo. Nuestra conmemora-ción de este gran evento lo proclamamos en el Salmo al decir, “Envía tu Espíritu, Señor, y renueva la faz de la tierra” Le pedimos ser renovados, volver a nacer. So-mos llamados a volver a nacer en el Espíritu – a sacudir nuestra complacencia e inactividad. Hemos recibido los dones del Espíritu Santo en diferentes tiempos de nuestra vida, iniciando con nuestro Bautismo y de una manera más dramática en nuestra Confirmación. Los dones del Espíritu Santo están dentro de nosotros. San Pablo nos recuerda que cuando buscamos usar los do-nes del Espíritu, nacen los frutos de amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, amabilidad, generosidad, fidelidad, bondad y control de si ya así se renueva nuestro mundo. En su carta a los Corintios, san Pablo escribe que “Hay diver-sidad de dones, pero un mismo Espíritu; hay diversidad de ministerios, pero un mismo Señor en cada uno se manifiesta el Espíritu para el bien común.” Es nuestra oración individual el estar alertas a nuestros dones y

cultivarlos para que den fruto. Este es el llamado de Dios a todos, sin distinción de edad. Le pedimos en nuestra oración de hoy, en este día de renacimiento, el día del fuego de Pentecostés, reconocer los dones de Dios para “que el Espíritu San-to rejuvenezca y nos renueve co-mo lo hizo con los miembros de la Iglesia recién nacida.” (Oración Co-lecta)

Happy Anniversary

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Announcements

Bulletin Deadline June 7 bulletin-due by 5pm May 29 Pulpit Announcement -May 31 Masses-Due by May 27 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information.

Parish Life

Baptisms

Please pray for the recently bap-tized as they begin their journey in

the Body of Christ

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 dropped off at the office.

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

Luz Elena Henderson Nail

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Mass Intentions

MASS INTENTIONS FOR May 25— May 31

Monday, May 25 6:30 Jimmy Rudkins (D), Thomas Rudkins (L) & Janine Huarte (L) 8:00 Joseph D. McGrath (D) & Rosario Alvarez (D)

Tuesday, May 26 6:30 Helen Misener (D) & Sharon Tate (L) 8:00 Teresa Andrews (L) & Andrew Hicks (L)

Wednesday, May 27 6:30 Helen Misener (D) & Paul Valencia (L) 8:00 Scott Woods (D) & Michael Sparkhul (L)

Thursday, May 28 6:30 Henry Joseph & Ann Julia Wibbelmann (D) 8:00 Angel Venegas (D) & Robert Rice (L)

Friday, May 29 6:30 Romeo Taleon (D) 8:00 Virginia Cimacio (D) & Dane Cimacio (D)

Saturday, May 30 8:00 Alex Morales (L) 5:15 Leo Gendron (D) & Tom Teasley (D)

Sunday, May 31 8:00 Bob Holcombe (D) & Catherine Mervyn (D) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 Mickey Lubansky (D) & Quiroz Family (L) 12:30 Antonio Hernandez (D) & Maria Felix Delgado (D) 5:15 Edward McKernan (D)

Jim & Donna Tucker 53 Years on May 30

Shirley & John Franchi 60 Years on May 21

Our Lady of the Assumption Annual Volunteer

Appreciation Dinner Friday, June 5, 2015

5:00pm St. Bonaventure Athletic Center

All active OLA volunteers and a guest are invited! First and last names of all attending

______________________________________________ Telephone number

______________________________________________ Email address

______________________________________________ Ministry

______________________________________________ Fill out and drop this form in the rectory office or email all of the above information to schedule@ola-vta.org or call the rectory office at (805)642-7966 by Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Mike & Susan Marquez 42 Years on May 26

Peter & Jane Desillier 31 Years on May 26

Dave & Georganne Botwinick 36 Years on May 26

Mike & Katie Clark 7 Years on May 24

Parish News

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Date Event See Page

May 30 VIRTUS “Keeping the Promise Alive” - Recertification 6

June 5 OLA Parish Appreciation Dinner 3

June 6 Living Matrimony Renewal of Wedding Vows 6

June 8 Msgr Mulcahy Golf Tournament 5

July 13-17 Vacation Bible School at OLA 5

June 2 RCIA Reunion 5

June 14 Blood Drive 8

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

Office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day

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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

Oficina permanecerá cerrada Lunes, 25 de mayo de observancia del Día de los Caídos

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 esta su parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de abril 2015 el presupuesto semanal para la parroquia requiere que sean donados $ 22,074.18 en la colecta del domingo. La colecta para el Domingo, 17 de mayo 2015 fue de $27,631.70. Esta colecta no solo se utiliza para los gastos de funcionamiento de cada semana, sino también para cualquier trabajo de reparación, actualización, etc., a las instalaciones de la parroquia. Hay muchas maneras de contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito automático están disponibles. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Lauren Burns, gerente de negocios en 642-7966 ext. 101.

Weekly Offerings

Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For the month ofMay 2015 our parish budget calls for $22,074.18 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, May 17, 2015 was $27,631.70. This collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and automatic debit are available. For more information please contact Lauren Burns, business manager at 642-7966 ext. 101.

2015 Together in Mission Annual Appeal

Parish Goal: $ 122,600.00 Amount Pledged: $104,718.00

Amount Paid: $ 63,733.00 Balance: $ 58,867

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: $ 104,718.00

Pagado: $ 63,733.00 Balance: $ 58,867.00

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

Sundays at OLA

Nursery - Ages 1-3 years Located in the Youth Room during 9:30am Mass. Pro-vides babysitting while parents attend Mass.

Sunday School - Ages 3-5 years Located at OLA School during 9:30am Mass. Includes lessons/crafts about church, God, & the Bible. For more info please con-tact Jenny Elliot @ 642-7966 ext. 124

Liturgy of the Word - Grades 1-5 Begins in church during 9:30 Mass. Children are called during Mass to process from church to the hall with a teacher for their own age-appropriate Liturgy of the Word & discussion of the readings.

REP– Tuesday & Wednesday Elementary,Gr.1- 5 is offered on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00pm - 5:15pm in the OLA School next to Mulcahy Center. For more info contact Mari @ 642

-7966 ext. 125 - 5-

Our Lady of the Assumption School

Msgr Mulcahy Golf Tournament”, is right around the corner. It will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Saticoy Country Club. To sign up to play or to be a “tee sponsor” please call Gina Ravenscroft at 805-642-7198 or drop by the school office. It’s s fun filled day with dinner after-wards, all for a good cause. Preschool Summer Session is available for ages three thru five years of age, including children moving on to kindergarten. Tuesday, Wednes-day, Thursdays, 9am to noon. Contact Susie Delaney at 642-7198 ext 213 for more information.

Religious Education

Vacation Bible School at OLA

Discovering God's Plan 4 U = Jesus! Coming soon with SonSpark Labs: songs,

skits, crafts, games, Bible stories and snacks--all making VBS a can't-miss experience. This year's program will be held July 13th-17th, 9am-12pm in the Mulcahy Center. Cost is $25 per child. Pick up a registration form at the Welcome Table at Friendship Sunday. For more infor-mation, please contact Jenny Elliot @ 642-7966 ext. 124.

Parish News

Part-time Help Wanted

We are looking to fill 2 part-time positions, one for Bookkeeper and one for an Office Professional. A short description for each is listed below. If interested, please pick up an application from the rectory office and turn in completed application with resume, attention Lauren Burns. For more information please contact Lauren Burns at (805) 642-7966 ext. 101.

Bookkeeper This Bookkeeper performs all bookkeeping duties to en-sure proper maintenance of accounting records, pro-cessing of receivables, payables, and payroll; assists business manager with special projects. Any combination of experience and education likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties and re-sponsibilities. A minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities are expected to be able to perform the duties of this posi-tion, namely Standard bookkeeping practices, Office pro-cedures and business etiquette; PC computer operation, Microsoft Office and QuickBooks knowledge required.

Parish Professional – Calendar The Office Professional is a member of the Office Sup-port team with primary responsibility for managing the parish calendar and website. Other related duties include creating and maintaining social media resources and sup-porting the front office staff. Availability on weekends pre-ferred. Knowledge of basic computer skills including Mi-crosoft Word, Access, Excel and Publisher required; knowledge of working with social media sites required.

Religious Education

Youth Ministry-Into the Deep 2015

Our OLA Youth Ministry is again bringing kids from the Inner city to Ventura for faith, friends and the beach, they arrive around June 12th. They often come with next to nothing and many have never left their own city. We could use new or gently used: Beach bags & beach towels sandals/flip flops for boys and girls- High School

level. Anything you could supply would be greatly appreciated by the kids. Drop off at Rectory, C./O Gabe Rivera, our new Youth leader.

CAR WASH!!! Saturday, JUNE 6th, from 9am-4pm in the OLA parking lot. Please support the youth of the parish as they raise funds for their Summer missions trips. Teens interested in selling tickets, please contact, Director of Youth Minis-

try, Gabriel Rivera at (805) 642-7966 x121 or email grive-ra@ola-vta.edu.

RCIA Reunion

Our RCIA team will be hosting a reunion June 2 at 7 pm in the Mulcahy Center for all who have received sacraments through the RCIA experience both this year and in previous years, and to anyone who has

been a sponsor or a member of the RCIA team. The evening will be a time for light food and drink, and lots of good fellowship and community. For planning purposes, please RSVP if you plan on attending via email at RCIA@ola-vta.org or by phone at (805) 642-7966 x123.

Eucharistic Adoration

St. Julie’s Chapel Adorers are always welcome. Would you be able to commit weekly to any of the times listed?

Friday 4-5am & 5-6am Saturday 12-1pm

Substitute adorers needed midnight to 6am Contact Mary Ann at 644-2160 or

Elizabeth at 644-8395 - 6-

Spirituality & Fellowship

Liturgical Ministries

May 2015 Fingerprinting Schedule

Sacred Heart Friday, May 29th 10800 Henderson Road 12:00pm – 4PM & 5PM - 7:20PM Ventura, CA 93004 By appointment only, (805) 647-3235-304

Holy Cross Saturday, May 30th 1740 Cliff Drive 10AM – 2PM & 3PM – 5:20PM Santa Barbara, CA 93109 For appointment call: (805) 962-0411

If you cannot keep your appointment, please call so that others may be served. Schedules are available online at http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx. Please call 213-637-7411 if you have any questions.

Safe Environment Adult Ministries

OLA Book Discussion Group

The next book for the OLA Book Discussion Group is Journey to the Sun: Junipero Serra’s Dream and the Founding of California by Gregory Or-falea. We will meet to discuss this book on June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Santa Cruz room. For further infor-mation please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805-647-0462 or email at mbognar880@aol.com.

Upcoming VIRTUS Awareness Sessions

VIRTUS-KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE-Recertification Program - Saturday, May 30, 2015, 2- 3:30 pm Santa Cruz Room, Parish Center

This recertification program is required for those whose initial VIRTUS training was in 2011, or earlier, and who have not attended a training session since. The program reviews the 5 steps of an effective program and shows specific examples of the use of these best practices to prevent child sexual abuse. . All adult members of the parish are welcome to attend either session. For ques-tions, call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260.

Liturgy of the Word

The lector ministry at OLA is a great way for a parishioner to get more involved in the Sacrifice of the Mass. We have over 80 parishioners participating. It is a great group and is a lot of fun. Please consider joining this important ministry. If you have any ques-tions, please call Tim Noonan at (805)290-3720.

Did You Know?

Preventing Child Abuse is Everyone’s Responsibility

It is every adult’s moral responsibility to

protect possible victims by reporting suspected abuse or neglect to the responsible authorities. Sexual abuse of minors is a pervasive, societal problem, and only rigorous and sustained efforts by all adults in every segment of society can help to protect children and youth. The State of California’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention website contains helpful information about how to report abusive behavior and provides contact information of local author-ities: http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG2289.htm. For par-ticular help you may call the Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

Living Matrimony Renewal of Wedding Vows

Renewal of Wedding Vows, Saturday June 6, 2015. Following the 5:15 mass, Living Matrimony request the honor of your pres-ence at the renewal of YOUR wedding vows! Saturday the 6th day of June two thousand and fifteen immediately following the 5:15 mass. The night will include 1) Renewal of Wedding Vows 2) Adoration 3) Potluck Reception (cost-bring a dish and beverage to share!) 4) childcare at $5 per child Please RSVP @ 642-7966 ext. 126

Opportunity for Adult Faith Formation

Are you looking for a way this summer to continue to grow deeper in your faith journey and relationship with God? Are you hoping for an experience of a small faith group, or are you considering be-coming Catholic and receiving the sac-raments of initiation? Then welcome to our summer Adult Faith Formation se-

ries hosted by the Women's & Men's Ministries and the RCIA team. For 6 successive Wednesday evenings be-ginning June 24 from 7:30-9:00 pm, these ministries will host and facilitate a l series based on Fr. Albert Haase' book Catching Fire, Becoming Flame. Each evening will be centered on a 30 minute video created by Fr. Albert based on 6 themes from his book. We’ll then break into small groups, and enjoy some time for praise and wor-ship. There will be no cost for this series, since it is host-ed by members of our own parish. For this reason we ask all who are interested in attending to register with Kati Excallier (Kescallier@ola-vta.org - 642-7966 ext. 142) so we can be sure to plan according to the level of overall interest.

Respect Life

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

contact information can be found in our directory page under “In the Community”. For more information please contact Patty Berry, Respect Life Parish Coor-dinator at 642-4928

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Ministerio Hispano Many Meals

Many Meals serves our parish family as well as the com-munity as a whole. Guests come each Wednesday for a hot meal, free of charge, as well as wonderful fellowship. 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. Although the meal changes each week, some items are used con-sistently and can be accepted at any time. Here are some of the items needed this week.

Monetary donations- primarily for the purchase of the meat for each meal

10 ¼ inch non- compartment paper plates

8 oz. hot paper cups

7 oz. cold plastic cups

Medium size 3 compartment to go containers

Heavy duty cutlery packs (fork, knife, spoon, napkin, salt & pepper) 100 count bags at Smart & Final 100 count name tags

Donations may be dropped off at the rec-tory by Tuesday morning. For more in-formation or if you would like to volun-teer, please call (805)642-7966 ext. 133.

La SB 128

La SB 128 legalizaría el suicidio asistido por un médico en California. El papa Francisco nos recuerda: "El mandamiento bíblico es honrar a nuestros padres esto nos recuerda un sentido más amplio de nuestro deber de honrar todas las personas de la tercera edad”. Es hora de tomar acción para proteger las personas de la tercera edad y con discapacidades. Visita la página de web: archla.org/sb128 para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con su legislador, e involúcrese

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 642-7966.

FECHAS: Junio 1 y 15 Julio 13 y 27 Agosto 10 y 24 Septiembre 7 y 21

Octubre 5 y 19 Noviembre 2 y 16 Diciembre 14 y 28

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos

¿Es usted un adulto que aún no ha recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión o Confirmación? ¡El proceso de RICA lo prepara para recibir estos sacramentos! Para más información comuníquese con el Diacono Raul al 642-7966 ext. 149 o por email rosejoseca@aol.com

Service & Outreach

Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Cena de apreciación para los voluntarios

Viernes, 5 de junio, 2015 5:00 pm Centro Atlético de la escuela

San Buenaventura

¡Están invitados todos los voluntarios activos y un invitado! Por favor confirme su asistencia

Nombre y apellido de todo el que asistirá: ______________________________________________ Número de teléfono: ______________________________________________ Correo electrónico: ______________________________________________ Ministerio: ______________________________________________ Llene y traiga esta forma a la oficina parroquial o mande la información por correo electrónico a schedule@ola-vta.org o llame a la oficina al (805)642-7966 a más tardar el miércoles 27 de mayo, 2015

Ministerio Hispano

¡Hoy celebramos la fiesta de Pentecostés! ¡Feliz cumpleaños Iglesia!

Los judíos celebraban una fiesta para dar gracias por las cosechas, 50 días después de la pascua. De ahí viene el nombre de Pentecostés. Luego, el sentido de la celebración cambió por el dar gracias por la Ley entregada a Moisés. En el marco de esta fiesta judía es donde surge nuestra fiesta cristiana de Pentecostés. En el calendario del Año Litúrgico, después de la fiesta de la Ascensión, a los cincuenta días de la Resurrección de Jesús, celebramos la fiesta de Pentecostés, el nacimiento de la Iglesia. El Espíritu Santo es quien la construye, anima y santifica, le da vida y unidad y la enriquece con sus dones. El Espíritu Santo sigue trabajando en la Iglesia de muchas maneras distintas, inspirando, motivando e impulsando a los cristianos, en forma individual o como Iglesia entera, al proclamar la Buena Nueva de Jesús. El Espíritu Santo asiste especialmente al representante de Cristo en la Tierra, el Papa, para que guíe rectamente a la Iglesia y cumpla su labor de pastor del rebaño de Jesucristo. El Espíritu Santo tiene el poder de animarnos y santificarnos y lograr en nosotros actos que, por nosotros, no realizaríamos.

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In the Community Ministerio Hispano ¿Sabía Usted?

Prevenir el maltrato infantil es una responsabilidad de todos

Todos los adultos tienen una responsabilidad moral de proteger a posibles víctimas y reportar cualquier sospecha de abuso o negligencia a las autoridades. El abuso infantil es un problema que afecta a toda la sociedad, y solamente los esfuerzos concertados y sostenidos de todos

los adultos en los diferentes niveles sociales pueden ayudar a proteger a los niños y jóvenes. El sitio web de la Oficina de Prevención de Abuso Infantil del estado de California contiene información sobre cómo reportar comportamientos abusivos y también cómo comunicarse con las autoridades de su área: http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG2289.htm. Para obtener ayuda, llama a la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda al 213-637-7650

SB128

SB 128 would legalize physician-assisted suicide in CA. Pope Francis reminds us, "The biblical command-ment to honor our parents reminds us in a broader sense of our duty to honor all elderly people." Take action now to protect the elderly and those with disabilities. Visit: archla.org/sb128 to learn more, contact your legislator, and get involved.

Celebration of Fr. Richard Delahunty’s 50th Anniversary

We in St. Nicholas Parish in Laguna Woods are quite pleased to be able to announce that our Pastor, Fr. Rich-ard Delahunty, will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood later this year. He will be celebrating Mass in honor of his anniversary on Sat-urday, May 30 at 4pm and the Parish will be hosting a reception for him immediately after Mass. For infor-mation please call Gabriel Ferrucci at (949)837-1090. A van has been reserved to drive down to the celebration and has seats available for a cost of $35 per person. If interested, please call Shirley Shanahan by May 16 at 642-2610 to reserve your place.

OLA Co-Ed Softball

Co-Ed Softball Starting Soon! Anybody itching to grab their glove and bat, lace up the cleats, and warm up the ol' arm? Co-ed softball league runs from 6/11 - 8/13 in the evenings. Day of the week TBD. Estimated cost of $35 per player, plus extra for a uniform shirt. First prac-

tice on Sat, 5/23! Pls contact Dave Redmond at 805-450-3087 or redmonddavid@hotmail.com if you're interested.

In the Community

Children Memorial Mass

The Bereaved Parents Support Group of Holy Cross Catholic Church invites all par-ents, 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 28, 2015 at 7 PM. 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 miss-ingyouall@att.net. 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 .

Blood Donation

Donating Blood gives you a great feeling! The kind achieved only when you do some-thing really special. Like giving of yourself to help others. Our church will be holding a blood drive on Sunday, June 14 from 9:00 –

2:00 in the bloodmobiles. Please sign-up online at www.blood4life.org using the sponsor code: Assump-tion, call United Blood Services at 800-715-3699 or you can also sign-up in the church office!

Congratulations Scouts

Congratulations to Jonah & Samuel Blessum – Troop 179 and Jonathan Hansen – Troop 128 for earning the Ad Altare Dei emblem. The Ad Altare Dei emblem is part of the Religious Emblem Program available to members of the Boy Scouts of America. And Congratulations to Dominic DuMont – Troop 119, Eric Hernandez – Troop 503 & Patrick Walker – Troop 179. These boys have earned the Pope Pius XII Reli-gious Emblem. The Pope Pius XII program is a vocation-based program designed for high school and college age Boy Scouts and Venturers to more fully develop a Chris-tian way of life within a faith community. Dominic & Pat-rick were also presented the Chi Rho award. These awards were presented at a ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on May 17.

Reunión de RICA

El equipo de RICA los invita a nuestra reunión anual el 2 de junio a las 7pm en el Centro Mulcahy. Esta reunión es para todos los que han participado en el proceso de RICA. Esperamos contar con su presencia para compartir una cena sencilla y pasar un tiempo en comunidad. Para planear adecuadamente el evento por favor confirme su asistencia a RCIA@ola-vta.org o por teléfono al (805) 642-7966 x149.

Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia 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 Alex, 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: Mary Ellen Farley, 643-5262 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 Alex, 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: Paul Derse, 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: ext.125 MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Patrick Tafoya, ext. 121 NURSERY: ext. 125 RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or RCIA@ola-vta.org SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme OLAsafeguard@ola-vta.org SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jenny Elliott at ext.124 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

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 Victims Assistance Ministry: Suzanne Healy (213)637-7650 RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674 MANY MEALS: 642-7966 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 ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Virgina Dimmick 933-5903 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 HERMITS OF ST. GILES: Mark Andrew Dextraze, 647-9089 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Ron Baldonado, 643-6756 LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Emily Raab , 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 YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION: Sylvia Barnes, 667-7234

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