3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com Third Sunday on Ordinary Time – January 27, 2019

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. -Luke 4:18-19

El espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, porque me ha ungido para llevar a los pobres la buena nueva, para anunciar la liberación a los cautivos y la curación a los ciegos, para dar libertad a los oprimidos y proclamar el año de gracia del Señor. -Lucas 4: 18-19

PASTOR SCHEDULE OF MASSES CONFESSIONS OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION REV. LEON HUTTON Monday - Friday: Monday: 8:30 AM PARISH SCHOOL (PRE K-8TH GRADE) 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM 3169 Telegraph Road PAROCHIAL VICAR 5:30 PM (1st Friday) Saturday: 8:30 AM, 4:00 PM Mrs. Patricia Groff, Principal REV. CHOI School Office: (805) 642-7198 Saturday: LITURGY OF THE HOURS www.olaventura.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE 8:00 AM, 5:15 PM Vigil Monday - Saturday: - before 8:00 AM DN. DON HUNTLEY

Sunday: ROSARY DEACONS 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM Monday - Friday: 5:45 AM - REV. MR. DAN BOJORQUEZ 12:30 PM (Spanish Mass) before 6:30 AM Mass REV. MR. MIKE BURNS 5:15 PM Monday - Saturday: - after 8:00 AM Mass REV. MR. RAUL GONZALEZ REV. MR. DON HUNTLEY Adoration & Benediction following EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ST. HIGH SCHOOL REV. MR. PHIL JOERGER 1st Friday Mass Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 3167 Telegraph Road Mr. Marc Groff, Principal REV. MR. ED MILLS Wednesday: 9:00 AM - Sunday: 8:00 AM School Office: (805) 648-6836 REV. MR. CHARLES WESSLER In St. Julie’s Chapel www.saintbonaventure.com From Our Pastor Weekly Reflection

Prayer Leads to Service, Serve is our Christian Living the Glad Tidings Vocation “Your words, O Lord, are Spirit and life.” Today’s Prayer is defined as a "vital and personal responsorial refrain reminds us that keeping ’s word relationship with the living and true God". must be the joyful focus of our lives. This is God’s message Prayer is Christian "insofar as it is communion today and it was also true in the days before Jesus’ birth. with Christ" and a "covenant relationship The Old Testament reading from the Book of Nehemiah between God and man in Christ". Together, we pray records Ezra the telling the people not to weep after through our celebration of the Sacraments, the Sacred hearing God’s word. He encourages them to celebrate Liturgy. The word liturgy comes from a Greek term mean- because, “Today is holy to your God. Do not be sad«for ing "public work or work done on behalf of the people." Our rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength.” The psalmist work, then, done by an individual or a group is a liturgy on understood Ezra’s words and knew the jubilant effects the behalf of the larger community. word of God could have on us: God’s word refreshes the

All are needed to participate actively in each liturgy, for this soul, gives wisdom to the simple, rejoices the heart, enlight- is holy "work," not entertainment or a spectator event. ens the eye, is everlastingly pure, and forever right. God’s Every liturgical celebration is an action of Christ the High word is truly our lifeline to negotiating this temporal world. Priest and of his Mystical Body, which is the Church. Liturgy Jesus confirmed this in the Gospel when He took a scroll of is centered on the Holy Trinity, that is, a community of love the prophet and after reading it proclaimed, “Today and service. We praise the Father who first called us to be this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Jesus his people by sending us his Son as our Redeemer and validates the Old Testament writings saying that He is in- giving us the Holy Spirit so that we can continue to gather, deed the one who has been sent to fulfill them. He is the to remember what God has done for us, and to share in the Word of God. Yet, when Jesus made His proclamation, His blessings of salvation. words were not immediately understood. Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, explains how after Jesus died and This is why we pray for all vocations for service in the rose, the meaning of Jesus’ proclamation becomes evident. Church. The entire community prays for vocations to The Holy Spirit unfolds the understanding that we are to live emerge from among the faithful. We often think of Priestly God’s word as the communal Body of the Church. It is in vocations, but we must also pray for vocations to the coming together to hear God’s word and celebrate the Christian life. These emerge through the “priesthood of all that we are renewed in the daily graces that we believers” in Baptism. It is the desire of the whole Church need. The Communion Antiphon reminds us, “Look toward that all Christians respond to the Universal call to Holiness. the Lord and be radiant!” As a parish community, we support one another by works of prayer and service to those in need. We seek to put into Preparing for Next Week« action all that we know comes as a grace from God. We Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time always pray that everyone knows and understands that Reading I - 1:4 - 5, 17 - 19 their “work” serves the Church and therefore, the Kingdom Reading II - 1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13 of God. As a pastor, I am edified by the Christian values Gospel - Luke 4:21 - 30 and virtues that are lived out by people of faith. Recently, 17,000 college students gathered in Indianapolis at an Our Lady of the Assumption event sponsored by FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic Mission Statement and Welcome University Students. Its mission is to be an outreach to “Our Lady of the Assumption is a welcoming community of share the hope and joy of the gospel with college and uni- disciples of Jesus Christ in the Roman . versity students. Another example is the work of three Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Augustinian Volunteers. One works at OLA school and the Mary, we serve to build the Kingdom of God.” others serve in Ojai at Villanova Prep, offering a year of service. Many other members of our parish have If you are visiting or are joining us for the first time, we are glad you came! All are welcome at OLA. We encourage everyone who contributed in similar ways to the spread of the Gospel. For wishes to join our parish to complete registration forms. Infor- this, we are always grateful that they put into action their mation is available in the Parish Information Center, on the church vocation to serve the mission of the Church. website at www.olaventura.com, at the Welcome Table at Friend- ship Sunday, or call us at (805) 642-7966.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish Information Center Hours

Fr. Leon Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

-2- Wednesday: Closed from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Calendar of Upcoming Events

Date Time Event Page Jan 26 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Santa Barbara Youth Day: Gabe Rivera Keynote Speaker 6 Jan 26 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Men’s Ministry Document Shredding Event - Jan 26 - Jan 27 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parish Book Sale benefitting the OLA Library 3 Jan 27 All Masses Many Meals Second Collection - Jan 29/31 During class time Religious Education: FHC Parent Meeting 6 Jan 31 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. OLA School Science Fair 6 Jan 31 6:00 p.m. OLA School Open House 6 Feb 1 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. First Friday Masses 4 Feb 1 7:30 p.m. 20s and 30s Ministry ‘First Friday Praise & Worship Night.' 3 Dinner 6:00 p.m. Feb. 2 African Children’s Choir Concert & Dinner 4 Performance: 7:15 p.m. Feb 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Junta en español para Padres – Primera Comunión 9 Feb 3 9:30 a.m. Scout Sunday 3 Feb 5 All Day OLA School Fundraiser: Presto Pasta - Announcements: [email protected] Bulletin: Requests for Febuary 10th bulletin due by 5:00 p.m., February 1st. Pulpit Announcement: Requests for February 3rd Masses due by 9:00 a.m., January 30th. Parish Life

Armed Forces Support Ministry ‘OLA Library’ Book Sale Saturday and Sunday The Armed Forces Ministry is pleased to announce that January 26th - 27th, 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. there is now a permanent prayer board of our parish

For best selection come on Saturday. Whether active duty personnel on display in the church vestibule. you browse or buy, you are welcome!! Prices are very good! If you Please visit the board and offer prayers for our brave service men would like to volunteer to help Saturday or Sunday, please call and women. We thank you for your prayers and support. Jeanine: (805) 407- 0668. All proceeds benefit the OLA Library. 18th Annual Partners in Service 20s and 30s Ministry Awards Dinner

Young adults: February 1st at 7:30 p.m. in February 24th, 5:00 p.m. the church, please join us for the OLA '20s Padre Serra Center & 30s Ministry' monthly 'First Friday Praise 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo

& Worship Night.' All are welcome! See Congratulations to Jerry Deal and Kathy Kinnear, Our Lady of the you there! Assumption’s 2019 honorees! This event brings together parishes from across the county to celebrate their hardworking volunteers, Scout Sunday is February 3! while supporting the mission of Catholic Charities of Ventura County. If you are interested in attending the dinner to support your Boy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910. Come help Our Lady of the Assumption Parish fellow parishioners, please contact Morlino at Catholic Cub Scout Pack #3192 celebrate Boy Scouts of Charities to receive an invitation! [email protected], (805) America’s 109th birthday and Cub Scouts’ 89th birth- 643-4694, ext. 312

day at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. If your Pack, Troop Crew or Ship is not affiliated with a church, sit with us! If you can’t join us at the 9:30 Rosary Makers a.m. Mass, come to church that day wearing your uniform. Would you like to learn how to make a rosary? Founded as an outlet to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a participating citizen and leader, BSA continues to fulfill Our Lady of the Assumption Rosary Makers its mission. We not only reflect on our rich history, but also lay the will be meeting Wednesday 2/13 the Parish foundation for a strong future. Questions? Contact Kathy Ellison House, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Also, have you broken your chain (805) 603-6325 or [email protected]. rosary and would like to have it fixed? Call Aurora Gonzales at (805) 654-0316 for more information.

- 3 - Parish Life Weekly Offerings  Happy Anniversary  Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady Dn. Ed and Kate Mills th of the Assumption Parish. For the month of 49 Years on January 26 January 2019 our parish budget calls for $23,380.33 to be donat- Frank and Terri Rojo ed weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, 28 Years on January 26th January 13, 2019 was $27,228.57. This collection is not only used for operating expenses each week, but also for any ongoing repair In Remembrance work, upgrades, etc. to our parish facility. There are many ways to contribute; credit card and automatic debit are available. Please Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual visit www.olaventura.com. light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful

departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. African Children's Choir Concert

Saturday, February 2nd, 7:15 p.m.  Carlos Ortega

Come join the African Children's Choir as they perform in our com- Mass Intentions munity during their U.S. Tour! Come and experience a perfor-

JAN 28 - FEB 3 mance that shows the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child! Our own LPL Children’s Choir will join in for a couple of Monday, January 28 songs. Admission will be free for all ages; a free-will offering will 6:30 AM † Felix & Andrea Galindo & Jeffrey Colitti follow the choir’s concert. 8:00 AM † Amalia Altamirano & Irias Family O'MyTheater will be selling a spaghetti dinner in Mulcahy Center Tuesday, January 29 before the concert ($7 per plate). If you plan to attend the concert 6:30 AM † Peggy Weigand & Jeffrey Colitti and would like to reserve our Spaghetti Dinner, please visit http:// 8:00 AM Robert Pizzo www.omytheater.org/upcoming-events.html to secure your RSVP. Wednesday, January 30 Don’t miss this special event! 6:30 AM † Anthony Galletta & Jeffrey Colitti 8:00 AM † Salvatrice Aletta Thursday, January 31 6:30 AM Jeffrey Colitti 8:00 AM † Theresa Barbara Kolodge Friday, February 1 6:30 AM Jeffrey Colitti 8:00 AM † Juanito Ebora 5:30 PM Jeffrey Colitti Saturday, February 2 8:00 AM † Ceferino Cantos & † Matilde Gener 5:15 PM Linda Ramirez & † Doherty Sunday, February 3 8:00 AM Sydney Parrone 9:30 AM Mass for the People 11:00 AM † Mauricio Licea 12:30 PM † Maria Concepcion Romero Molina & † Juan Medel 5:15 PM Abby Aguilera

Eucharistic Adoration in St. Julie’s Chapel

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. WW – Wellness That Works Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - Sundays 8:00 a.m. Adorers are always welcome. Would you consider being We are a community – each of us inspiring one an occasional substitute adorer? If so, please phone Mary Ann at another as we build lives of health, joy, and con- (805) 644-2160 or Elizabeth at (805) 644-8395. nection. Please join us. We meet every Saturday st in the Parish House, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Contact: First Friday Masses: February 1 Wellness Coach, Lillian Golembesky, or just show up!

 6:30 a.m.  8:00 a.m.  5:30 p.m. [email protected] or (805) 279-2973.

There is a small reception after the 8:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Mass in the Santa Cruz Room.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry welcomes anyone Get the NEW OLA Mobile App! who enjoys knitting or crocheting or wants to learn! We meet the 2nd Saturday of the For iPhone: Text ParishApp1 to: 555888 month in the Parish Center. We have supplies! Our next meeting For Android: Text ParishApp2 to: 555888 is 2/9. For more info call Jan Parrone at (805) 658-1904 or visit See our website or the Parish Information Center www.shawlministry.com. To request a shawl please call the for more detail. - 4- Parish Information Center at (805) 642-7966. Kids’ Column Safe Environment Did You Know?

Learn how to help children suffering from trauma

With mass shootings, natural disasters, and the social climate today, our children are living in a world that can be very scary at times. Children who have suffered from trauma, through abuse, loss, or another tragedy, may have different ways of viewing the world through the distorted lens of their fears and worries, and often need the help of trusted adults to guide them through their emotions. Many children use denial as their first coping method, so getting them to talk about what’s happened and explore how they’re feeling and what scares them now is important. Consider consulting someone with expertise in child development – a psy- chologist, counselor or experienced teacher might have sugges- tions as to how best to support a child in the aftermath of a fright- ening experience. For a copy of the full VIRTUS® article “A Par- ent Handout for Helping Children Heal,” visit http://www.la- archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online- Articles.aspx. Fingerprint Schedule Santa Barbara Region Thursday, 1/31/19: St. Paschal Baylon (Parish Hall Room 1) 155 East Janss Road Thousand Oaks, 91360 For appt. please call (805) 496-0222

Friday, 2/1/19: Mary Star Of The Sea (Room 7 & 8) 463 W. Pleasant Valley Road Oxnard, 93033 For appt. please call (805) 486-6133

Saturday, 2/23/19: SACRED HEART CHURCH (Sr. Center) 10800 Henderson Road, VENTURA, 93004 For appt. please call (805) 647-3235, ext. 300.

Wednesday, 2/27/19: ST. PASCHAL BAYLON (Hall Room 1) 155 East Janss Road THOUSAND OAKS 91360 For apt please sign up on website www.stpaschal.org/safeguard- the-children

For additional info please visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/

VIRTUS® Training The following upcoming VIRTUS® Sessions have been scheduled for 2019

Protecting God’s Children

Saturday, 2/2, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. St. Catholic Church (Simi Valley) Call (818) 889-0612 to reserve a place.

Saturday, 2/9, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Santa Clara High School (Oxnard) 2121 Saviers Road, Oxnard Call (805) 526-6499 to reserve a place.

Saturday, 2/16, 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church (Oxnard) Register at DeaconRoyQmsn.com to reserve a place.

Tuesday, 2/19, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church (Thousand Oaks) Register online at www.stpaschal.org/safeguard-the- children to reserve a place.

Keeping the Promise Alive: Recertification Training

Saturday, 2/9, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Camarillo) Call (805) 216-9663 to reserve a place.

Tuesday, 2/18, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. St. Jude Catholic Church (Westlake Village) - 5- Call (818) 889-0612 to reserve a place. Faith Formation Service and Outreach

Many Meals Our Lady of the Assumption School College United Methodist Church OLA School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2019 4300 Telegraph Road, Ventura January 27 - February 2. Catholic Schools Week is the Please stop by Saint Ann's Apparel: Wed, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. annual celebration of Catholic education in the United All donations are needed. Especially in need: COATS! States. The theme is “LEARN. SERVE. LEAD. SUCCEED.”, cele- brating our school as a faith and learning community, accented by We are in need of some new volunteers!! service. We focus on the value Catholic education provides to Many Meals is in need of a few good women and men to work for young people and its contributions to our church, our communities 1 1/2 hours weekly at Many Meals. We need guest servers and and our nation. We honor those who contribute to the success of food servers in the kitchen between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. This is a great our schools—students, families, faculty and staff, volunteers, way for a family to serve together. Please contact Kevin Klier for community supporters and local and national leaders. Activities will details: [email protected]. include an Open House on Thursday, January 31: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 Menu: Served 6:00-7:00 p.m. This Wednesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs p.m., STEM Science Fair, service projects and special thank yous to our teachers, staff and . For further details and school Thank you to all of our volunteers! calendar please see our website: www.olaventura.org. Single Again Support Group Religious Education

First Holy Communion: Parent Meeting Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone; Tuesday, January 29th and Thursday, January come be with friendly, caring people who understand 31st in Mulcahy Center during class time. First Holy Communion and will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult expe- sign-ups will be available after each meeting. riences. Join fellow parishioners for prayer, ministerial support, and life tools to help you continue to build the right foundation for your- For more information please call Chrissey Fujii at (805) 642-7966 self and your family. Support group meetings are the 1st and 3rd ext. 125. or at [email protected]. Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Parish House. For more information, call or text Rochida McClure at (805) OLA Youth Ministry th 746-0727. Next meeting: February 6 . 2019 City of Teen Conference - August 2 - 4, 2019 on UCLA Campus: Catholic teen confer- Eucharist for Parishioners ence hosted by Archbishop Jose Gomez and the Who Are Homebound Youth Ministry Division of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This 3 day event is a wonderful and local opportunity for young people to If you or someone you know are unable to attend Mass on a regular basis due to health or deepen their relationship with Jesus. The conference features dy- age related issues, the OLA Homebound namic speakers, diverse liturgical experiences, music, interactive Eucharistic Ministry will arrange to visit each week and bring the exhibits, opportunities to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Eucharist to your home. For more information, please call John penance, and more. Information and sign-up on our website at Ridout at (805) 340-6382. http://www.olaventura.com/youth-ministry. Contact Gabe Rivera: (805) 642-7966, ext. 121 with questions. Cancer Support Group

Confirmation I Retreat last weekend was a great success! Next meeting: Wednesday, February 13, 2019. If Thank you to all of our adult leaders, peer leaders, and parents for you, a loved one, or a friend have cancer than this their tremendous support. Tremendous appreciation to our won- ministry is for you. The Cancer Support Group provides spiritual as derful OLA parishioners for your prayers for all of the confirmandi well as educational support for cancer survivors and their loved during their faith journey. You are the best! ones. Prayer is a key component of this ministry. Join us if you want a community of others who understand the physical and RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults emotional toll that cancer can take. We meet on the 2nd and 4th We extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in Wednesdays of each month in the Parish House. For more participating fully in the Catholic way of life to be part information, call or text Rochida McClure at (805) 746-0727. of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) experience. RCIA is a one year experience where Thomas Fire Survivors’ people gradually learn what it means to be Catholic not just by Adult & Children's’ Support Group learning about it, but also experiencing Catholic life and worship as a part of the parish community. RCIA involves preparation of non- Continues Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at OLA baptized adults for sacraments of initiation, as well as adults Please Join Us for this FREE SUPPORT GROUP! California already baptized who are interested in receiving the sacraments of HOPE of Ventura County is a trained community-based counsel- Eucharist and Confirmation. ing program created to support the community following the We gather on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. in the Santa Cruz Room Thomas Fire. The team provides specific services aimed at ad- in the Parish Center. The next two gatherings will cover: dressing the ongoing behavioral health needs of the community in  January 29th: Important Moral Issues Today - Part 2 collaboration with Ventura County Behavioral Health. For more  February 5th: The Difference Between Christian Service & So- info and to register: (805) 833-9495. If you or someone you know cial Justice needs support, contact (805) 833-9495 or hopeventura- For the class schedule or more information, please see our [email protected] or www.facebook.com/hopeofvc/ website: http://www.olaventura.com/RCIA or contact Deacon Don Huntley: [email protected], (805) 642- 7966 , ext.123. - 6- Parish Life Local Events & Variety

Men’s Ministry th 5 Annual Sisters of Notre Dame ‘Oh Dark Thirty’ Resumes: 5:45 - 7:15 Nun Run 5K, 1 Mile and a.m. in Mulcahy Center on Wednesday Community Service Fair mornings. We have a hot breakfast, fol- lowed by a topical video and small group discussion. This February 2, 2019, LaReina High School is a great time to hang out with the guys and deepen your The event will feature 5K chip timing, team awards, finish- faith. We will be finishing up the last few sessions of Fr. ers medals, and a pancake breakfast! Local non- profit Robert Spitzer's Five Pillars of Spiritual Life.

th service organizations will be present to share information Save the Date - Tuesday, March 5 : The night before about their mission, programs and volunteer opportunities. Ash Wednesday we will once again be hosting a Fat This is a family- friendly event and is open to all ages and Tuesday Party. Who votes for Gumbo again and who fitness levels. Proceeds support the Sisters of Notre Dame wants to try my ‘Shrimp Etouffee’???? Life & Ministry Fund, providing spiritual, educational and social outreach locally around the world. Bible Study Class For sign up, pricing details and race start times, please Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. visit our website at: www.nun.run. For additional This course introduces the participants to the questions, please contact Jen Coito at: [email protected] study of The Acts of the Apostles. We will look at the world within which the Acts originated, developed, and took on its present form, St. Vincent de Paul while focusing on the recognition and appreciation of its distinct literacy and theological profile. This class is taught by Deacon Ed "What would you do if the wage earners in your and will run from January 15th to May 14th. Classes are free, with household both lost jobs at the same time and no sign-up required. For further information: contact Deacon Ed: had to move from your rental home? The (805) 642-7966, ext. 152. volunteers have put in extra hours lately to assist Thomas Fire victims. One couple lost a OLA Phone Pals successful landscape business and office manager position due to the fire & flood damage in Montecito. They are slowly Phone Pals is a convenient, flexible, and rewarding rebounding but now have overwhelming debts. We were able to ministry that provides a great way to stay socially meet with them and help them apply for United Way fire/flood Phone connected to our larger community via telephone for relief funds. Thanks to our generous parishioners, we have helped Pals adults who find it challenging to leave home. many others with our SVdP Fire Fund. As a Catholic/Christian Phone Pals matches adults who enjoy talking with other organization, OLA Saint Vincent de Paul conference is continually adults and are comfortable talking on the phone, a remote called by Jesus Christ to be responsive to those struggling and connection to each other and an opportunity to grow wonderful suffering. relationships in the process! This opportunity can be fulfilled from the comfort of your home and requires a weekly time commitment Pray & discern about helping those in need, especially after the of 20-60 minutes. Calling times will be arranged between the fire & flooding, by joining our OLA Saint Vincent de Paul person requesting a call and the person calling. Conference. We meet every 1st & 3rd Monday at 9:00 a.m. For more information please call (805) 642-4104 and leave a If you would like to participate or volunteer to be a caller, contact Kate Mills: (805) 642-7966, ext. 112 or [email protected]. message.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Support and Encourage the WorldWide Marriage Encounter is a marriage Priesthood" enrichment ministry whose goal is to help make Serra Club meets at St. Johns Seminary to share "Good Marriages Great". Our ministry holds a evening prayer in the Chapel then meet and dine monthly Community Sharing Circle for all encountered with the Seminarians to get to know them and pray couples: A time for Fellowship and encouragement. For for their vocations. Come as our guest to experience our special more information, please contact: Joseph & Diane evenings at St. John's Seminary. Contact Patrick Cunningham for Domitrovich (805) 263-6453, [email protected] or: more information: (805) 650 9492 Russ & Jeanine Walker, (805) 648-4244, walk- [email protected].

February 10th is World Marriage Day, which honors hus- Please Join OLA band and wife as head of the family, the basic unit of Social Media! society. It salutes the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life. Take the time today to tell For current OLA information on events, rainy day your spouse how much your marriage means to you. Plan notifications, or other important info, please visit our website: http:// to enrich your marriage by attending the next Worldwide www.olaventura.com/, download our mobile app, follow OLA Marriage Encounter Weekend: April 26-28 in Simi Valley. on Twitter at @OLA_Ventura and join our FB Group: https:// Early registration is highly recommended. For more www.facebook.com/groups/OLAParishOffice/. Help us get information contact Ed and Jo Lara at (818) 848-6729 or the word out! go online at www.twocanlove.org We help make good - 7- marriages better. Ministerio Hispano De Nuestro Parroco Reflexión Semanal

La Oración nos lleva al Servicio, el Servicio es Viviendo las buenas nuevas nuestra Vocación Cristiana “Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna” es la frase del La oración se define como una “relación salmo responsorial de hoy, el cual nos recuerda que viviente y personal con Dios vivo y guardar la palabra de Dios debe ser el alegre enfoque de verdadero.” La oración es cristiana “en nuestra vida. Este es el mensaje de Dios hoy y también lo cuanto es comunión con Cristo” y “una fue en los días previos al nacimiento de Jesús. La lectura relación de Alianza entre Dios y el hombre del Antiguo Testamento del libro de Nehemías describe en Cristo.” Oramos unidos cuando juntos celebramos cómo Ezra, el sacerdote, le dice a la gente que no llore los Sacramentos, la Sagrada Liturgia. La palabra liturgia después de escuchar la palabra de Dios y más bien los viene del griego y significa “servicio público o servicio anima a celebrar porque: “Éste es un día consagrado al realizado a beneficio del pueblo.” Nuestro servicio, Señor, nuestro Dios. No estén ustedes tristes ni lloren... entonces, hecho por un individuo o en grupo es una porque celebrar al Señor es nuestra fuerza”. El salmista liturgia a beneficio a una comunidad más grande. entendió las palabras de Ezra y supo los efectos de júbilo

Se necesita de la participación de todos en cada liturgia, que la palabra de Dios podría tener sobre nosotros: la para este “servicio” santo, no es entretenimiento o un palabra de Dios refresca el alma, da sabiduría a los evento de espectadores. Cada celebración litúrgica es sencillos, regocija el corazón , ilumina la vista, es una acción de Cristo el Sumo Sacerdote y de su Cuerpo eternamente pura y siempre correcta. La palabra de Dios Místico, que es la Iglesia. La liturgia está centrada en la es verdaderamente nuestro salvavidas para negociar este Santísima Trinidad, es decir, una comunidad de amor y mundo temporal. Jesús confirmó esto en el Evangelio servicio. Alabamos al Padre quien primero nos llamó a cuando tomó un rollo del profeta Isaías y, después de ser su pueblo, mandando a su Hijo como nuestro leerlo, proclamó: “Hoy mismo se ha cumplido este pasaje Redentor y dándonos al Espíritu Santo para que de la Escritura que acaban de oír”. Jesús valida los podamos continuar reuniéndonos, recordando lo que escritos del Antiguo Testamento diciendo que Él es de Dios ha hecho por nosotros, y para compartir la hecho, el que ha sido enviado para cumplirlas; Él es la bendición de la salvación. Palabra de Dios. Sin embargo, cuando Jesús hizo esta proclamación, sus palabras no fueron entendidas de Esta es la razón por la que rezamos por todas las inmediato. San Pablo, en su carta a los Corintios, explica vocaciones de servicio dentro de la Iglesia. Toda la cómo después de que Jesús murió y resucitó, el comunidad reza para que broten las vocaciones entre significado de la proclamación de Jesús se hace evidente. los fieles. Frecuentemente pensamos en las vocaciones El Espíritu Santo nos permite entender que debemos vivir sacerdotales, pero también debemos orar por las la palabra de Dios como el cuerpo comunal de la Iglesia. vocaciones de la vida cristiana. Estas brotan por medio Es cuando nos reunimos para escuchar la palabra de del “sacerdocio de todos los creyentes” en el Bautismo. Dios y celebrar la Eucaristía, que nos renovamos en la Es el deseo de toda la Iglesia que todos los cristianos gracia diaria que necesitamos. La Antífona de la respondan al llamado Universal a la Santidad. Comunión nos recuerda: “¡Mira al Señor y resplandece!”. Como comunidad parroquial, nos apoyamos con la oración y el servicio a los necesitados. Buscamos poner en acción todo lo que sabemos viene de la gracia de Dios. Oramos siempre para que cada uno sepa y Nuestra Señora de la Asunción entienda que su “servicio” sirve a la Iglesia y así, al Declaración de Misión y Bienvenida Reino de Dios.

Como párroco, aprendo mucho al ver como las “La Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción es una personas de fe viven los valores y las virtudes comunidad de discípulos de Jesucristo dentro de la cristianas. Por ejemplo, recientemente, 17,000 Iglesia Católica Romana. Por medio de los Dones del colegiales se reunieron en Indianápolis para un evento Espíritu Santo y la intercesión de María, somos patrocinado por FOCUS (compañerismo de estudiantes servidores dedicados a construir el Reino de Dios.” católicos). Su misión es lograr compartir la esperanza y el gozo del Evangelio con los estudiantes de colegios y ¡Si nos está visitando o nos acompaña por primera vez, nos da universidades. Otro ejemplo es el trabajo de tres gusto que nos acompañe! Todos son bienvenidos en OLA. Si voluntarios Agustinos. Uno trabaja en la escuela OLA y desea ser parte de nuestra parroquia lo invitamos a que llene el otro en Ojai en la preparatoria Villanova, ofreciendo un formulario de registración. Para más información puede pasar al año de servicio. Muchos otros miembros de nuestra Centro de Información Parroquial, visitar nuestra página web de parroquia han contribuido de maneras similares a www.olaventura.com, pasar por la Mesa de Bienvenida de difundir el Evangelio. Por esto, siempre estamos Domingo de Amistad o llamando al (805) 642-7966. agradecidos de que ponen en acción su vocación al servicio de la misión de la Iglesia. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Horario del Centro de Información Parroquial

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Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la Parroquia Cuarto domingo del tiempo ordinario de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes de Enero de 2019, nuestro presupuesto Lectura I - Jeremías 1: 4 - 5, 17 - 19 parroquial exige $23,380.33 para ser donados Lectura II - 1 Corintios 12:31 - 13:13 semanalmente en la colecta del domingo. La colección del Evangelio - Lucas 4:21 - 30 domingo 13 de enero de 2019 fue de $27,228.57. Esta colección ¿SABIA USTED? no solo se usa para gastos operativos cada semana, sino Aprenda cómo ayudar a los niños que sufren trauma también para cualquier trabajo de reparación en curso, mejoras, etc. a nuestra instalación parroquial. Hay varias maneras de Con los tiroteos en masa, los desastres naturales y el clima social contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito automático están disponibles. de hoy, nuestros niños viven en un mundo que a veces puede ser Por favor visite www.olaventura.com. muy aterrador. Los niños que han sufrido trauma, abuso, pérdida u otra tragedia pueden tener diferentes formas de ver el mundo a Horario para Huellas Digitales Enero 2018 través de la distorsionada realidad de sus temores y Región de Santa Barbara preocupaciones. Por esta razón, estos niños con frecuencia necesitan la ayuda de adultos de confianza que los guíen a través Jueves, 31/1/18: St. Iglesia de Bylon Pascal (Sala 1 del de sus emociones. Muchos niños usan la negación como su Salón Parroquial) 155 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 91360 primer método de afrontamiento, por lo que es importante que Para hacer su cita llame (805) 496-0222 hablen sobre lo que sucedió y exploren cómo se sienten y qué los

Viernes, 1/2/19: María Estrella del Mar (Salón 7 y 8) asusta ahora. Considere la posibilidad de consultar a alguien con 463 W. Pleasant Valley Road Oxnard, 93033 experiencia en desarrollo infantil. Un psicólogo, un consejero o un Para hacer su cita llame (805) 486-6133 maestro experimentado podría tener sugerencias sobre la mejor manera de ayudar a un niño después de una experiencia Viernes, 23/2/19: Iglesia Católica del Sagrado Corazón aterradora. Para obtener una copia del artículo completo de (Centro para personas mayores) VIRTUS® “A Parent Handout for Helping Children Heal” (Un folleto 10800 Henderson Road, Ventura, 93004. para padres de familia para ayudar a los niños a sanar), visite Para hacer su cita llame (805) 647-3235 x300. http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/ Para más información visite http://www.la-archdiocese.orghr/ Educación Religiosa Pages/fingerprinting.aspx. Junta en español para Padres Próximas Sesiones de VIRTUS Primera Comunión

Debe llegar a tiempo para ser admitido a la sesión Sábado, 2 de febrero 9am-10am en el Salón y debe ser mayor de 18 año. No menores incluso Santa Cruz. Después de la junta estará disponible la hoja de in- con los padres. scripción para la celebración de la Primera Comunión. Para más PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS DE DIOS información por favor comuníquese con Chrissey Fugi al (805) Sábado, 2/2/19, 9:00 AM-12:00PM - Español 642-7966 ext. 125 o [email protected]. Iglesia Católica del Sagrado Corazón (Ventura) Debe registrarse en línea en www.virtusonline.org para reservar Grupo de Oración a un lugar. la Divina Misericordia

MANTENER LA PROMESA VIVA - (RECERTIFICACIÓN DE VIRTUS) Nos reunimos el primer y tercer lunes de cada mes a las 7:00 p.m. en la Capilla Santa Julia. Sábado, 2/2/19, 2:00 PM-3:30PM - Español Iglesia Católica del Sagrado Corazón (Ventura) Es nuestro deseo que por medio de la oración Debe registrarse en línea en www.virtusonline.org para reservar un lleguemos a confiar completamente en Dios y vivir cada día lugar. inmersos en su Amor Misericordioso. Esa devoción está basada Todo voluntario adulto debe conocer las normas de cómo mantener en los escritos de la Santa María , una monja a los niños y jóvenes seguros, debe proporcionar sus huellas digitales y debe asistir a la clase de VIRTUS Para información polaca sin educación básica que, en obediencia a su director adicional, visite: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ espiritual, escribió un diario de alrededor de 600 páginas que relatan las revelaciones que ella recibió sobre la Misericordia de

Dios. El mensaje de Misericordia es que Dios nos Ama – a todos- ‘Venta de libros de la biblioteca no importa cuán grande sean nuestras faltas. Él quiere que de OLA reconozcamos que Su Misericordia es más grande que nuestros Sábado y Domingo pecados, para que nos acerquemos a Él con confianza, para que 26 de enero - 27, 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. recibamos su Misericordia y la dejemos derramar sobre otros. De

Para la mejor selección ven el sábado. ¡ Si usted hojea o compra, tal manera de que todos participemos de Su Gozo. Tener usted es agradable!! Los precios son muy buenos! Si desea ser devoción a la Divina Misericordia requiere de una total entrega a voluntario para ayudar el sábado o el domingo, por favor llame a Dios como Misericordia. Es una decisión que comprende en Jeanine: (805) 407-0668. Todos los ingresos benefician a la confiar completamente en Él, en aceptar su Misericordia con biblioteca de OLA. acción de gracias y de ser misericordioso como Él es Misericordi- oso. Las prácticas devocionales propuestas en el diario de la

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