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

SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM 5:30 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 & Benediction

for 1hr following 1st Friday Mass

CONFESSIONS: Monday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM & 4:00 PM

LITURGY OF THE HOURS: Monday - Saturday before 8AM Mass

ROSARY: Monday - Friday at 5:45am before 6;30am Mass Monday - Saturday after 8AM Mass

PASTOR REV. LEON HUTTON PAROCHIAL VICAR REV. JOSEPH CHOI PASTORAL ASSOCIATE DN DON HUNTLEY

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: TUESDAY 9AM - 5PM WEDNESDAY 9AM UNTIL SUNDAY 8AM 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

Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 6, 2018

Este es mi mandamiento: amaos los unos a los otros como oh se amado. -Juan 15:12

-John 15:12

Parish Life

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

Wednesdays closed from noon - 1pm

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 Reg-istration 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 Welcome 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 cerrado desde el mediodía - 1pm

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 recomendamos que llene el Formulario de Registración y lo traiga a la Oficina Pa-rroquial. 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 llá-menos al 642-7966.

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Weekly Reflection

Easter – a Time of Joy!

The first fruit of the paschal mystery is that God is experienced by God’s people not in terms of some external power forced upon us, but rather as an inner movement, something that hap-pens inside of those who believe. The words John uses to speak of this are love and joy. According to this Sunday’s sec-ond reading, “Love consists in this, in that God has loved us, and sent his Son as an offering for us.” So, simply put, love is what Jesus has done for us – and as His disciples that’s what we are called to do for one another.

The first thing that Jesus did for us was to give Himself – completely and without reservation. He did so freely, with full awareness of all of the implications of His choice. And so must we. If our relationship with others is genuinely loving, we walk into it with our eyes wide open. True love is always sacrificial. The law of completion means that we only un-derstand what we have received when we give it away. Therefore, true disciples only enter into the full-ness of joy when they love one an-other as Jesus has loved them.

In his Gospel John gives us the surest sign to use in judging whether or not this is happening in our lives. The word he uses is joy. In Jesus’ words, “I have done all of this, and you must do it too, so that your joy may be complete.” That’s the mark of true love, of Christian love: joy. If we understand ourselves as links in the “love chain” – from the Father to Jesus, from Jesus to each of us, and from each of us to one another – we move from anx-ious, separate living into Holy Communion. So, it comes down to this: God has indeed loved us and sent us to love one anoth-er. If we live in this truth, the only possible response is joy.

Reflexión semanal

Pascua: ¡Tiempo de alegría!

El primer fruto del Misterio Pascual es que Dios es experimenta-do por el pueblo de Dios, no en términos de un poder externo forzado sobre nosotros, sino más bien como un movimiento in-terno; algo que sucede dentro de quienes creen. Las palabras que Juan usa para hablar de esto son: amor y alegría. Según la

Segunda Lectura de este domingo, “El amor consiste en esto: no en que nosotros hayamos amado a Dios, sino en que él nos amó primero y nos envió a su Hijo, como víctima de expiación por nuestros pecados”. Así que, simplemente, amor es lo que Jesús hizo por no-sotros y como sus discípulos, eso es lo que estamos llamados a hacer los unos por los otros.

Lo primero que Jesús hizo por nosotros fue entregar-se a Sí mismo, completamente y sin reservas. Lo hizo libremente, con plena conciencia de todas las implica-ciones de su elección; así como también debemos hacerlo nosotros. Si nuestra relación con los demás es de amor genuino, entramos en ella con los ojos bien abiertos. El verdadero amor siempre es un sacrificio, lo cual es explicado por la Ley de la Finalización cuando dice que solo entendemos lo que hemos recibido cuando lo damos a otros. Por lo tanto, los verdaderos discípulos solo entran en la plenitud de la alegría cuan-do se aman unos a otros como Jesús los amó.

En el Evangelio, Juan nos da la señal más segura para juzgar si esto está sucediendo o no en nuestras vidas y la palabra que usa es alegría. En palabras de Jesús, “Les he dicho esto para que mi alegría esté en ustedes y su alegría sea plena”. Esa es la marca del amor verdadero, del amor cristiano: la alegría. Si nos comprendemos a nosotros mismos como enlaces en la “cadena de amor” -del Padre a Jesús, de Jesús a cada uno de nosotros y de cada uno de nosotros a los demás- pasamos de la vida an-siosa y separada a la Comunión Sagrada. Entonces, todo se reduce a esto: Dios en verdad nos amó y nos envió a amarnos los unos a los otros. Si vivimos en esta verdad, la única respues-ta posible es la alegría.

Date Event See Page

May 5 & 6 Cardinal McIntyre Fund - 2nd collection 3

May 6 SBHS Fiesta 7

May 8 Men’s Ministry hosts a dinner—Women are welcome! 6

May 12 1st Holy Communion for OLA School & REP 5

May 12 & 13 Mother’s Day Corsages for sale after all masses 3

May 18 & 26 Confirmation at OLA 5

May 16 OLA’s New Young Adult Ministry begins 3

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Weekly Offerings

Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For the month of April 2018 our parish budget calls for $22,356.00

to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, April 22, 2018 was $23,034.16. 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. Please visit www.olaventura.com.

Announcements Bulletin Deadline May 20th bulletin-due by 5pm May 11th. Pulpit Announcement –May 13th Masses-Due by May

9th at 9am. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information.

Parish Life

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Together in Mission – Let Us Love

Thank you to all those who have already contributed to this year’s campaign. If you have not had the opportunity, please pick up a pledge card from the vestibule today.

Parish Goal: $121,992.00 Amount Pledged: $ 102,650.00 Amount Paid: $ 76,653.17

Difference Over/(Under) Goal vs Paid ( $ 45,338.83)

Thomas Fire Dinners

As we continue to support you, our parishioners and community affected by the Thomas Fire, please join us or extend an invitation for the following dinners: May 26th, June 23rd after the 5:15pm Masses. Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Mulcahy Center. Please RSVP: Andrea Rooney (805) 642-7966 Ext. 129. Or email to ARooney@ola-vta.org.

Mother’s Day Corsages

The Life Centers of Ventura County will be holding its annual Mother's Day Corsage Sale after the Masses on 5/12 & 5/13. The locally grown cor-sages are only $5.00 and are a wonderful way to honor the special women in your life. Contact Patty Berry for more info at (805)642.4928 or for other times to buy!!

Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity Archdiocesan 2nd Collection May 5th & 6th

Here’s hope since 1951 for those in CRISIS SITUATIONS throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Your contribution goes directly toward emergency needs for children, adults, and families. You are their hope! Your gift provides a one-time emergency help for food, utilities, transporta-tion, medical, housing or funeral expenses. If you would like to contribute to this Fund, we will be holding a second collection next weekend, May 5th and 6th.

OLA's New Young Adult Ministry Group!

Are you a young adult in your 20's or 30's looking to grow in your faith with others seeking to live a sacramental life? Not sure where and how to connect with oth-ers in a similar stage in life? Whether you are single, married, have kids, working or

going to school you are invited to participate in fun, fellowship, and faith sharing in the newly formed Our Lady of the Assumption Young Adult Ministry. Please join us every other Wednesday for a faith sharing night as we discuss the Gospel of Mark. Meetings scheduled for May include Wednesday, 5/16 and Wednesday, May 30 at 7:30 pm. Please contact Katie (309-530-2719) for more details.

Our Lady of the Assumption Mission Statement

“Our Lady of the Assumption is a welcoming community of disciples of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic

Church. Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the in-tercession of Mary, we serve to build the Kingdom of

God.”

Happy Anniversary

Parish Life

Baptisms

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

Jesus Mendez Flores RCIC

Julian & Julio Olvera Ava Peck

Natalie & Rylie Nunes Justin Alderman

Daniel Guadarrama

————————————————— In Remembrance

Joan Gartlan Len Soprano

Margaret Gotwals

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Mass Intentions

MASS INTENTIONS FOR MAY 7 - MAY 13 Monday, May 7 6:30 AM † Sandy Torres 8:00 AM Raymond Gonzales & Susan Rice Tuesday, May 8 6:30 AM † Joan Gartlan 8:00 AM Carol Bohner & † Bill Corkins Wednesday, May 9 6:30 AM Pat Lyon 8:00 AM † Jody Ganett Thursday, May 10 6:30 AM Joyce Cantrell 8:00 AM † Bill Fetzer Friday, May 11 6:30 AM † Manuel & Maria Castillo & † Minerva Castillo 8:00 AM Socorro Estrada & † Brian McDonald Saturday, May 12 8:00 AM † Ortega, Zenaida 5:15 PM † Marguerite Birri & † Heather Lattin Sunday, May 13 8:00 AM † Lily & Justin Pereira & † Felimon Taleon Sr. 9:30 AM Mass for the People 11:00 AM † Dell Mercer & † Nancy Staerzl 12:30 PM † Miguel Morales 5:15 PM Abby Aguilera & † Eugene Lombardi

God is Present to Us in Sacramental Signs

Soon the Feast of Pentecost will be upon us and the Easter Season will come to a close. This is a time of celebration and spiritual renewal for us as Catholic Chris-tians. We affirm the relationship we share with God our Father who created us to know, love, and serve Him through our celebration of the Easter Sacraments. Our sharing in the Passion, Death, and Resurrection; the Paschal Mystery of Je-sus Christ, we are drawn into that em-

brace of love that heals the great wound of sin and division that we might share in everlasting Peace. The Pentecost of the Spirit nourishes the Church with fire and energy to share and proclaim the Good News of Christ in the world.

In the gift of the Incarnation, the Word made flesh, we encounter the wonder of God’s presence in the life of the Church. Through sacramental signs, water reveals the power of God who washes away sins and refreshes the earth with new life. In ordinary bread and wine, transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ, we en-counter sacramental signs that become the spiritual food and drink that sustains us. We become Who we have received. By the laying on of hands and anointing with sacred oil, these sacra-mental signs offer those who receive them the gift of forgiveness, healing, and the courage to spread the Good News of God’s love into the world. For those with the eyes of faith, we see the hand of God at work in His Church and among His Holy People.

Our life with the sacraments are true encounters with the pres-ence and power of God Father, Son, and Spirit in our world. God speaks to hearts and minds that are ready of receive and under-stand. In so many ways, all life is sacred because it is an encoun-ter with the ever present God. Our world is sacred because it com-municates the loving presence of God to us in these profound encounters. This is our gift to the world that we see the sacred in all things, most significantly through signs and symbols that speak of a deeper, spiritual reality. Our Catholic Imagination finds God present not only in the wonder of creation, but in the life of the Church. Through sacramental sign, we celebrate that we are the Lord’s and we belong to Him. We celebrate we experience for-giveness of sin and healing of body, mind, and spirit. We cele-brate our call to love one another as a manifestation of God’s Cov-enant love and our Service to one another as the Priestly call to minister. Finally, the central Sacrament of our Faith, the Eucharist, brings Christ to us that we might become who we receive.

There is no greater gift than this: “Love one another as I have loved you.” When we are open to this profound self-gift of God to us then we have a chance of dedicating the same in the midst of God’s People. It makes sense that the fruit of knowing and loving God is reflected in our service and care for others. May the power of the Holy Spirit descend upon us and remain with us forever. AMEN

Fr. Leon

Mary & John Singh 33 Years on April 20

Mike & Shelly Gianelli 22 Years on April 27

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Parish Life Faith Formation

Our Lady of the Assumption School

Congratulations to our second graders and other OLA School students who will make their First Holy

Communion on Saturday, 5/12 at 10 AM. Our whole school will attend the Monday morning 8 AM Mass on May 14 as the First Communicants once again wear their beautiful clothes and sit at the front of the church. They will have a breakfast in Hurley Hall following the mass, and their parents are invited to join us for cof-fee. The students are preparing for the last month of school. The eighth grade students are getting ready for their promotion to 9th grade. Please keep them in your prayers as they make their way to high school. As a special devotion to our Blessed Mother dur-ing her special month of May, the student council will lead all stu-dents in a Living Rosary on Thursday, 5/3. For school info, visit our website at www.olaventura.org

Youth Ministry

Important Confirmation Dates:

Year 1- meets 5/20 Year 2 -meets tonight *Confirmation 5/18 & 5/26 EDGE Wednesday 5/9- Meet in Mulcahy Hall Please contact Gabe Rivera at 642-7966 ext 121 or grivera@ola-vta.org for more info.

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

OLA Parish invites anyone interested in the Cath-olic way of life to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults experience. RCIA is a one year

experience where people gradually learn what it means to be Catholic not just by acquiring knowledge, but also by living our faith and worshiping as a part of a parish community. RCIA in-volves preparation for receiving Baptism, Eucharist and Confir-mation. Our summer series will run from June 12 - August 14. We gather at 7 pm for light food and fellowship, followed by a a 30 minute presentation and time for small group faith sharing. Contact Deacon Don via email at dhuntley@ola-vta.org or by phone at (805) 642-7966 x123 for more information.

2017/2018 R.E.

Elementary, Grades 1-5 Tuesday /Wednesday 4-5:30pm For more info please call Mari Joerger, Parish Catechetical Leader at 642-7966 ext. 125

OLA Marriage Preparation

Here at OLA Parish our goal is to provide engaged couples and those married by way of a civil ceremony with the knowledge, skills, and formation they need to live a happy, holy and lifelong sacramental marriage. Our Marriage Preparation Program continues with ses-sions – each offering an engaging en-counter with important aspects of the sacramental gift of matrimo-ny, while providing an experience of community and ongoing sup-port resources for couples to faithfully live their sacrament. If you or someone you know is interested in preparing for the sacrament of marriage, please have them contact: Andrea Rooney at (805) 642-7966 ext. 129, or ARooney@ola-vta.org. Our new brochure is available in the vestibule or the rectory office.

Be a Vacation Bible Camp Volunteer!

Do you like to have fun in the summer? Want to be a part of one of the most exciting weeks for the chil-dren of our parish? Well then we have the perfect

opportunity for you! Our Lady of the Assumption Church invites you to help put smiles on children's faces and God in their hearts though this year's Vacation Bible Camp (VBC). We are looking for individuals of all ages, who may be available to share their gifts at this year's VBC. Interested? Contact Richelle Bart at rfullilove6@aol.com or (805) 701-7193

Faith Formation

RCIC Baptized kids

Enjoying Friendship Sunday

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Julie’s Chapel

Adoration Hours in St. Julies Chapel are Tuesdays 9am—5pm & Wednesdays 9am - Sundays 8am. Adorers are always welcome. Would you consider being an occasional substitute adorer? If so, please phone Mary Ann at 644-2160 or Elizabeth at 644-8395. - 6-

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry welcomes any-one who enjoys knitting or crocheting or wants to learn! We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month in the parish center. We have supplies! Our next meeting is 5/12. For more info call Jan Parro-ne at 658-1904 or visit www.shawlministry.com. To request a shawl please call the parish office at 642-7966.

May/June 2018 Fingerprint Schedule Santa Barbara Region

Thursday, 5/17/18 SAN BUENAVENTURA MISSION (Bonaventure Room) 211 E. Main St, VENTURA 93001 12 - 3:40 PM & 5 - 7:20 PM For appt. (805) 643-4318

Friday, 6/1/18 ST. PETER CLAVER 5670 Cochran St., SIMI VALLEY, 12 - 3:40 PM & 5 - 7:20 PM For appt. (805) 526-6499 Thursday, 6/7/18 ST. JULIE BILLIART (Parish Hall) 2475 Borchard Rd. NEW BURY PARK 91320 12:00pm-3:40pm & 5:00-7:20pm For appt. pls. call (805) 498-3602 ext. 100

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

Did you Know?

Parents should research child-care providers

Parents need to be the first line of protection for their children, and this includes thoroughly screening any-one who has access to the children. Ask for background information and

confirm that all workers have the appropriate clearances before committing to a daycare or childcare provider. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS® article “Is Your Babysitter Or Caregiver Safe? Performing Your Own Due Diligence Can Save a Child’s Life,” visit http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

VIRTUS Training

The following VIRTUS Sessions have been scheduled for May/June 2018

Protecting God’s Children Saturday 5/19 - 9am St. Sebastian Catholic School (Santa Paula) Call 805-320-9049 to reserve a place. Monday, 5/21 - 6pm Our Lady of Assumption (Ventura) Monday, May 21, 2018 6:00 PM Please call 805-390-1260 to reserve a place

Keeping the Promise Alive -(VIRTUS recertification)

Friday, 5/25, 6 - 7:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption (Santa Cruz Room) Call 805-390-1260 to reserve a place

To register for a session or for questions, call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260. Participants must be on time in order to be ad-mitted to a session.

Safe Environment

Spirituality & Fellowship

Adult Ministry

OLA Book Discussion Group

The OLA Book Discussion Group is reading Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty, An Intimate Portrait of My Grandmoth-er; by Kate Hennessy We will meet in the San-ta Cruz Room at 7:00pm on 5/14. We meet on 2nd Monday of each month in the Santa Cruz Room, begin at 7:00pm, & end at 8:30pm. Participants obtain books from their favorite book store or the library. For further information

call Mary Ann Bognar at 647-0462 or email at mbog-nar880@aol.com. All are welcome.

Men’s Ministry Dinner with Speaker

Tuesday May 8th.

This Tuesday evening May 8th the Men’s Ministry will be hosting its dinner and speaker series in Mul-cahy Center. Our speaker for the night will be Mark Kirwin of the Kir-win International Relief Foundation. All women and men of the parish are welcome. Doors open at 6:00, and cost is $8.00 which includes Mexican food dinner, drinks and great fellowship. For more information please call Jerry Deal at (805) 339-0260.

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Grief Support Group

Join us to find support and help in working through the grief process & transforming your pain into heal-ing & joy. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the Parish House (21 N, Dunning St.) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Entry is down the driveway, through the gate, in the backdoor and through the kitchen. You can start with the group any time. Our next meeting is 5/1/2018. For more info please call Ken at 310 720 9943 or send an email to ken-lynch123@aol.com.

Catholic Cancer Support Group

Come, commune with other Catholics who are also managing their cancer journeys We meet in the San Miguel Room by the Chapel. Morning meetings are at 10 am on the 2nd Thursday(5/10), of each month. Evening meetings are at 6 pm on the 4th Thursday (5/24). Please contact Rochida McClure @ (805) 746-0727 to learn more.

Hermits of The Holy Cross

The Hermits of the Holy Cross is a Contemplative Association for those who are permanently physically disabled and have become “homebound” . If you are homebound and would like to assist the parish as a Hermit of the Holy Cross, please call Mark Dextraze at 647-9089 or email him at: dextraze13@yahoo.com.

Single Again Support Group

If you are separated or divorced, feeling lost, come to this group and join with others going through the

same thing. We’ll share fellowship, prayer and hope for getting through this time and emerging from it in a healthier state of mind. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Parish House. Our next meeting is 5/2. For more information, contact Rochida McClure at (805) 746-0727.

Respect Life

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

Many Meals

Once again this past Wednesday we had a successful Many Meals at CUMC. A dinner of pasta, meatballs, green salad , garlic bread

and of course dessert was served to 168 guests...including 8 guests new to Many Meals. The food was served by many volun-teers who come faithfully each week to help feed the guests and put a smile on their faces...it is a pleasure to see so many happy faces there, it warms your heart . Thank you to all who serve in this ministry, you will be rewarded!“

As missionary disciples, the Many Meals Ministry provides a weekly meal and fosters fellowship to the people

in our community.”

Service & Outreach

In the Community

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women invites all women of the parish to a day of prayer & fellowship with other Catholic Women of the area 5/16 at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church 463 Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard, CA 93003 form 9:30am—1:30pm, mass and lunch included. Dn Steve Greco will be our speaker. His topic will be “Spirituality”. $12 per person, pre-paid. Please send checks to Cecelia Pimintel, 1610 Licho Way, Oxnard, CA 93030 by 5/14. For more info please call Rose Palazeulos at (805)512-0040

Knights of Columbus Clergy & Religious Appreciation Dinner

You are invited to Dinner to honor the Priests, Deacons & wives, Brothers, Nuns, and Seminarians from Ventura, Ojai, Santa Pau-la, & Fillmore. Date: Wed. 5/9, social 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM, Main Dish - pork sirloin, cost $12 per plate. At the VCBA Hall (aka K of C Hall) 36 S. Figueroa Plaza, Downtown Ventura RSVP to Pat Cunningham 805-650-9492 or pjcun1135@gmail.com

"Support and Encourage the Priesthood"

Serra Club meets at St. Johns Seminary to share evening prayer in the Chapel then meet and dine with the Seminarians to get to know them and pray for their vocations. Come as our guest to experience our special evenings at St. John's Seminary. Contact Patrick Cunningham for more information: 650 9492

The Pope’s Choir First-Ever US National Tour

in Los Angeles July 23, 2018 at Microsoft Theater

LOS ANGELES, CA (05 April 2018) – Tickets for the Sistine Chapel Choir’s first-ever perfor-mance in Los Angeles will go on sale to the general public on Fri-day, April 13 at 10 a.m. PT. The Pope’s Choir from Rome will per-form during their much-anticipated U.S. National Tour at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on July 23 2018. Tickets will be available at SistineChapelChoirTour.com or AXS.com.

Citizenship Fair Free help on filling out your citizenship application

Join SEIU 721 members and commu-nity activists for our a Citizenship Fair in Oxnard where you will receive help filling out the N-400 citizenship forms . Saturday, 5/12, 9am-1pm at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Cafeteria at 301 N. Marquita St, Oxnard CA 93030. To register for this event, please send your full name, phone

number and full address to: 805UnitedForAll@gmail.com or call (213) 446-4851. For questions, contact Akemy Bon-Flores at (213) 446-4851.

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¿SABIA USTED?

Padres de familia deben investigar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil

Los padres de familia deben ser la primera línea de protección para sus hijos, y esto incluye investigar a cualquier persona que tenga acceso a los niños. Solicite información de antecedentes y confirme que todos los trabajadores cuenten con los permisos necesarios antes de comprometerse con una guardería o pro-veedor de cuidado infantil. Para obtener una copia del artículo completo de VIRTUS® “Is Your Babysitter Or Caregiver Safe? Performing Your Own Due Diligence Can Save a Child’s Life”, visite http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

Ofrenda Semanal

Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de abril de 2018, nuestro presupues-to parroquial exige $ 22,356.00 para ser donados semanalmente en la colecta del domingo. La colección del domingo 22 de abril de 2018 fue de $ 23,034.16. Esta colección no solo se usa para gastos operativos cada semana, sino también para cualquier trabajo de reparación en curso, mejoras, etc. a nuestra instalación parroquial. Hay muchas maneras de contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito automático están disponibles. Por favor visite www.olaventura.com.

Próximas Sesiones de VIRTUS

Debe llegar a tiempo para ser admitido a la sesión y debe ser mayor de 18 año. No menores incluso con los padres.

Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios - ingles Sábado 19/05 - 9 a.m. Escuela Católica de San Sebastián (Santa Paula) Llame al 805-320-9049 para reservar un lugar. Mantener la promesa viva - (recertificación de VIRTUS) Viernes, 5/25, 6 - 7:30 PM Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Habitación Santa Cruz) Llame al 805-390-1260 para reservar un lugar

PRÓXIMAS SESIONES DE IMPRENTA DIGITAL (HUELLAS), Jueves, 17/05/18 MISIÓN SAN BUENAVENTURA (Habitación Bonaventure) 211 E. Main St, VENTURA 93001 Por cita (805) 643-4318

Todo voluntario adulto debe conocer las normas de cómo mantener a los niños y jóvenes seguros, debe proporcio-nar sus huellas digitales y debe asistir a la clase de VIR-TUS Para información adicional, visite: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx

Ministerio Hispano Dios se nos presenta en Signos

Sacramentales

Pronto celebraremos la Fiesta de Pentecos-tés con la cual termina la Temporada de Pascua. Este es el tiempo para celebrar y renovarnos espiritualmente como Católicos Cristianos. Afirmamos la relación que com-partimos con Dios nuestro Padre quien nos a creado para conocer, amar, y servirle por medio de la celebración de los Sacramen-tos Pascuales. Al compartir la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección, el Misterio Pascual de Jesucristo, recibimos un abrazo de amor que nos sana de la gran herida del pecado y la división para luego poder compartir la Paz que perdura. El Espíritu de Pentecostés nutre a la Iglesia con el fuego y la energía de compartir y proclamar la Buena Nue-va de Cristo en el mundo. En el don de la Encarnación, la Palabra encarnada, encontramos la maravilla de la presencia de Dios en a la vida de la Iglesia. Por medio de signos sacramentales, como el agua que revela el po-der de Dios quien lava los pecados y refresca la tierra con una nueva vida. En el pan y vino que se transformas en el Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo, encontramos los signos sacramentales que se convierten en el alimento espiritual y la bebida que nos sostie-ne. Somos lo que recibimos. La imposición de manos y la un-ción del óleo sagrado, signos sacramentales que nos ofrecen a los que los recibimos el don del perdón, la sanación, y el valor de llevar la Buena Nueva del amor de Dios al mundo. Para los que tenemos los ojos de la fe, vemos la mano de Dios trabajando en Su Iglesia y con Su Pueblo Santo. Vivir con los sacramentos es tener un verdadero encuentro con la presencia y el poder de Dios Padre, Hijo y Espíritu en nuestro mundo. Dios habla a los corazones y mentes que están listos para recibir y entender. De muchas maneras, toda la vida es sagrada porque es un encuentro con la presencia de Dios. Nuestro mundo es sagrado porque comunica la amorosa presencia de Dios en estos encuentros profundos. Este es nues-tro regalo al mundo, que vemos lo sagrado en todas las cosas sagradas, especialmente en los signos y símbolos que nos ha-blan de una manera mas profunda a nuestra realidad espiritual. Nuestra Imaginación Católica encuentra a Dios no solamente presente en la maravilla de la creación, sino en la vida de la Igle-sia. Por el signo sacramental, celebramos que somos del Señor y que le pertenecemos. Celebramos la experiencia del perdón de los pecados y la sanación del cuerpo, la mente, y el espíri-tu. Celebramos nuestro llamado a amarnos mutuamente como una manifestación de la Alianza de Dios al amor y al servicio de los demás. Finalmente, el Sacramento central de nuestra Fe, la Eucaristía, nos trae a Cristo para ser lo que recibimos. No hay regalo mas grande que este, “Ámense los unos a los otros como yo los he amado.” Al profundizar la entrega completa de Dios para con nosotros podemos dedicarnos a hacer lo mis-mo dentro del Pueblo de Dios. Es lógico que el fruto de la sabi-duría y el amor de Dios se reflejen en nuestro servicio y cuidado de los demás. Que el poder del Espíritu Santo descienda sobre nosotros y permanezca con nosotros para siempre. AMEN.

El padre León

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Sábado, 12 de mayo de 2018, 9am a 1pm Cesar E. Chavez Ele-mentary School, Cafeteria, 301 N. Marquita St, Oxnard CA 93030. Para inscribirse en este evento, envíe la siguiente infor-mación: su nombre y apellido, número de teléfono, número de casa y dirección de calle a 805UnitedForAll@gmail.com o llame al (213) 446-4851. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto con Akemy Bon-Flores, llamando al (213) 446-4851. Evento patrocinado por SEIU 721 y otras organizaciones comuni-tarias sin fines de lucro.

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

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SPIRITUALITY & FELLOWSHIP

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: MAR ANN BOGNAR, 647-0462 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, 407-0668 M.O.M.S. MORNINGS: Jamie Kuske, 510-681-4259, jmkuske@yahoo.com MOTHER’S PRAYER: Lisa O’Brien, 340-7024, obrient@roadrunner.com 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

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 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 or olaeucharisticministry@gmail.com ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY: Ana Miller, 620-0873 LECTORS: Dale & Ted Muegenburg 642-0876 MARRIAGES: Andrea Rooney ext 129 or arooney@ola-vta.org SACRISTANS: Debbie Folger 818-426-9280 or dfolger@ola-vta.org USHERS: Dn Don Huntley ext 147, dhuntley@ola-vta.org COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: John Ridout 340-6382 or jwridout@charter.net

PARISH INFORMATION BULLETIN: ext. 128 or bulletin@ola-vta.org PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS: ext. 109 or schedule@ola-vta.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Lauren Burns, ext. 101 FINANCE COUNCIL: Mike Coulson, 642-7966 PASTORAL COUNCIL: John Brito, 642-7966 SCHEDULING: Terri Rojo schedule@ola-vta.org, ext. 109

FAITH FORMATION

ADULT CONFIRMATION: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT.147 CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or grivera@ola-vta.org 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 390-1260, dea.boehme@gmail.com SUNDAY SCHOOL: Mari Joerger at ext.125 or SundaySchool@ola-vta.org

SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152 OR EDMILLS@OMNIEMAIL.NET

ADULT MINISTRIES

WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Kati Escallier, ext. 142 or KEscallier@ola-vta.org MEN’S MINISTRY : KEN LYNCH (310) 720-9443, KENLYNCH123@AOL.COM LIVING MATRIMONY: Michael Aguilar micaguilar@aol.com OLA Classics: Mary Kielas, 650-7870 or mkeilas@ola-vta.org University: Dn Dan Bojorquez ext. 146

SERVICE & OUTREACH

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Rochida McClure, MFTI, 746-0727 or Rochida.mcclure@yahoo.com FOOD BASKETS: Jerry Deal, 339-0260 or jd347@yahoo.com RESPECT LIFE: Patty Berry, 642-4928 or coastalpatty@gmail.com Dea Boehme, dea.boehme@att.net RIDES TO MASS: John Stebbins, 644-4674 or druhmlsteb@aol.com MANY MEALS: KEVIN KLIER 856-8850 OR VENTURAN61418@GMAIL.COM GRIEF SUPPORT: KEN LYNCH (310)720-9943, KENLYNCH123@AOL.COM HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO):

DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or rosejoseca@aol.com Pastoral Council (en Español):

IN THE COMMUNITY

A.C.C.W: Leslie McGiven 701-2877 ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: Wm J. Ferguson 340-2619 CUB SCOUTS: Dan Jordan 415-2771 BOY SCOUT RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS: 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, 794-0267 FAITH IN ACTION: DN ED & KATE MILLS, EXT 152 FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361 HERMITS OF THE HOLY CROSS: Mark Dextraze, 647-9089 or dextraze13@yahoo.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Patrick Cunningham 650-9492 LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Michele Loughman , 486-2721 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244 RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104 TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Lauren Stockton, 653-7474 VICTIMS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY: Heather Banis, Ph.D (213)637-7650 YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORG.: Mary Ann Foushee, 382-7457

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