3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 642-7966 Fax: (805) 642-7635 www.olaventura.com The Ascension of the Lord – May 17, 2015 So then the Lord Jesus, after he El Señor Jesús, después de hablarles, subió al cielo y esta sentado a spoke to them, was taken la derecha up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of de Dios. Marcos 16:19 God. Mark 16:19 ADMINISTRATOR: REV. ALEX AMAYUN ASSOCIATE PASTOR: REV. Adalberto Blanco 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 & Benediction 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 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. Reflexión Semanal Weekly Reflection Ever Joyful Siempre Gozosos Today’s readings and prayers remind us that our time in this world is temporary. Jesus has shown us through his resurrection and ascension that our final destination is heaven. He has come to earth, taken the form of man, and lived among us so that he could conquer death and make eternal life possible. The reading from Acts records the difficulty the disciples have in letting go of Jesus’ physical presence. As they are looking heavenward, “the two men dressed in white” remind them that, “this Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way.” This is indeed Jesus’ promise. Paul writes to the Ephesians that he prays that “the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of [Jesus].” We truly must live with enlightened hearts that realize when life is burdensome, it is not the end but a transition. Letting go of the familiar is not easy. The concrete, the present, -- the things that we experience in a tactile manner are difficult to surrender. Yet, Paul continues in his letter to encourage us to recognize and embrace “what is the hope that belongs to his call.” This hope is a faithfilled expectation that we will see Jesus as he sits at the right hand of his Father. We are an Easter people and this is what we believe. The fact that Jesus has experienced our earthly journey gives us great consolation. We ask God to “gladden us with holy joys and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving for the Ascension of Christ is our exaltation” (Collect). Las lecturas y las oraciones de hoy nos recuerdan que nuestro tiempo en este mundo es temporal. Jesús nos ha enseñado por medio de su resurrección y ascensión, que nuestro destino final es el cielo. El vino al mundo, tomando la forma de hombre, y viviendo entre nosotros para poder conquistar a la muerte y hacer que la vida eterna fuese posible. En la lectura de los Hechos se recuenta las dificultades de los discípulos al tener que dejar ir la presencia física de Jesús. Al ver hacia el cielo, “los hombre vestidos de blanco” les recuerdan que, “El mismo Jesús que los ha dejado para subir al cielo volverá como lo han visto marcharse.” Verdaderamente esta es la promesa de Jesús. San Pablo al escribirles a los Efesios les dice que le pide al “Padre de la gloria, les dé espíritu de sabiduría y revelación para [conocer a Jesús].” Verdaderamente debemos vivir con el corazón encendido y saber que cuando hay dificultades en la vida, este no es el final, sino una transición. El dejar ir lo que conocemos no es fácil. Lo concreto, lo presente --- las coas que experimentamos de una manera tangible son muy difíciles de dejar. Pero, san Pablo continuo motivándonos en su carta a que reconozcamos y abracemos “la esperanza a la que nos llama.” Esta esperanza, que veremos a Jesús sentado a la derecha del Padre, es una expectativa llena de fe. Somos un pueblo de Pascua y eso es lo que creemos. El hecho de que Jesús ha pasado por nuestra jornada terrenal nos da un gran consuelo. Le pedimos a Dios que nos dé “la gracia de no sentirnos abandonados, sino más bien fortalécenos con la convicción de que él permanece con nosotros.” (Oración Colecta). -2- Parish Life Happy Anniversary Baptisms Please pray for the recently baptized as they begin their journey in the Body of Christ Jim & Diane Ellis 47 Years on May 17 Gerald & Ana Miller 37 Years on May 20 —————————————————— In Remembrance Dan & Phyllis McGrath 20 Years on May 20 Please pray for those who have recently passed away and for their families Tom & Maria Lawson 13 Years on May 18 Luis Gutierrez ______________________________________ Joseph & Diane Domitrovich 6 Years on May 19 To list anniversary, please email bulletin@ola-vta.org by 5pm the Friday of the week before you wish it published. 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. Mass Intentions MASS INTENTIONS FOR May 18 — May 24 Monday, May 18 6:30 Alice Bourke (D) & Adrian Jr. Enriquez (L) 8:00 Loren (D) & Mary Ann Moreau (D) ————————————————————— Tuesday, May 19 6:30 Mario Enriquez (L) & Suzi Enriquez (L) 8:00 Emily Velasquez (D) & John Fielding (L) Our Lady of the Assumption Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, May 20 6:30 Julie Skowron (D) 8:00 Mary Secor (D) & Raymond Ryba (D) Friday, June 5, 2015 5:00pm St. Bonaventure Athletic Center Thursday, May 21 6:30 Patricia Treacy (D) & Jared Rohlfing (L) 8:00 Annette Normandeau (D) & Leo Stinson (D) All active OLA volunteers and a guest are invited! First and last names of all attending ______________________________________________ Telephone number Friday, May 22 6:30 Shelby Bauer (D) & Jean Marie Smith (L) 8:00 Donald Sullivan (D) & Julie Skowron (D) ______________________________________________ Email address Saturday, May 23 8:00 Dr. Richard Mahoney (D) 5:15 Elizabeth Conliffe (D) & Donald F. Sullivan (D) ______________________________________________ Ministry Sunday, May 24 8:00 Don Reiman (D) & Ross Atwater (D) 9:30 Mass for the People 11:00 Rod Brown Family (D) & Ray Conway (D) 12:30 Carlos Aguilar (D) & Catalina Cardenas (D) 5:15 Suzanne Spencer Marin (D) ______________________________________________ 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 Announcements Bulletin Deadline May 31 bulletin-due by 5pm May 22 Pulpit Announcement -May 24 Masses-Due by May 20 at noon. Please see directory on pg 9 for where to send information. -3- Calendar of Upcoming Events Date Event See Page May 20 Defenders of Life 8 May 21 OLA Middle School Spring Musical Show 5 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 Parish News WELCOME! BIENVENIDO! 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 Welcome Table at Friendship Sunday, or call us at 642-7966 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 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 Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish Office Hours Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Horario de la Oficina Parroquial 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 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 Weekly Offerings Ofrenda Semanal Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. For the month of May 2015 our parish budget calls for $22,074.18 to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for Sunday, May 10, 2015 was $21,751.54. 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. 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, 10 de mayo 2015 fue de $21,751.54. 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 6427966 ext. 101. 2015 Together in Mission Annual Appeal Apelación Anual 2015Juntos en Misión Parish Goal: $ 122,600.00 Amount Pledged: $104,718.00 Amount Paid: $ 63,733.00 Balance: $ 58,867 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 For more information or to donate online please visit www.OurMissionLA.org. - 4- Religious Education Parish News Part-time Help Wanted Our Lady of the Assumption School 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. 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 afterwards, all for a good cause. On Thursday, May 21 our middle school students will be performing in our annual “Spring Musical Show” featuring the songs from “High School Musical 1,2 & 3”. The kids have been working very hard and it’s going to be great! Come out and join us for a great evening ! Don’t forget about “School Cents” ! Parishioners can drop off their receipts to the school office or at Guest Services in the mall (near Sears). Our school earns 5 points per dollar spent. Bookkeeper This Bookkeeper performs all bookkeeping duties to ensure proper maintenance of accounting records, processing 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 responsibilities. A minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities are expected to be able to perform the duties of this position, namely Standard bookkeeping practices, Office procedures and business etiquette; PC computer operation, Microsoft Office and QuickBooks knowledge required. Parish Professional – Calendar The Office Professional is a member of the Office Support team with primary responsibility for managing the parish calendar and website. Other related duties include creating and maintaining social media resources and supporting the front office staff. Availability on weekends preferred. Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Publisher required; knowledge of working with social media sites required. 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'tmiss 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 information, please contact Jenny Elliot @ 6427966 ext. 124. Religious Education Sundays at OLA Nursery - Ages 1-3 years Safe Environment Located in the Youth Room during 9:30am Mass. Provides babysitting while parents attend Mass. Sunday School - Ages 3-5 years Did You Know? Located at OLA School during 9:30am Mass. Includes lessons/crafts about church, God, & the Bible. For more info please contact Jenny Elliot @ 642-7966 ext. 124 Kids need to know how to protect themselves at home 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- We consider our homes to be safe places for our children. But being home alone can pose risks for children. Here are a few tips to teach kids that will help keep them safe when you are not with them at home: 1. Never answer the door if alone. 2. Do not invite anyone in the house without the permission of a parent or babysitter. 3. Write important phone numbers on a list in case of an emergency. For more tips visit: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violentcrime-and-personal-safety/copy_of_home-alone Liturgical Ministries Safe Environment May 2015 Fingerprinting Schedule 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 questions, please call Tim Noonan at (805)290-3720. Padre Serra Friday, May 22nd 5205 Upland Road 12:00pm – 4PM & 5PM - 7:20PM Camarillo, CA 93012-2598 For appointment call (805) 482-6417 Holy Cross Saturday, May 23rd 13955 Peach Hill Rd. 10:00am – 2PM & 3PM – 5:20PM Moorpark, CA 93021 For appointment call: (805) 529-1397 Adult Ministries Sacred Heart Friday, May 29th 10800 Henderson Road 12:00pm – 4PM & 5PM - 7:20PM Ventura, CA 93004 By appointment only, (805) 647-3235-304 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 presence 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 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. 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 questions, call Dea Boehme at (805) 390-1260. College Bible Study Join us on Thursdays from 7-8pm in the youth room for college age folks. We’ll have spiritual, stimulating & thought provoking discussions. Hope to see you there! Contact Joe Yamauchi for more information at :joethomas1107@gmail.com Spirituality & Fellowship 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 Orfalea. We will meet to discuss this book on June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Santa Cruz room. For further information please call Mary Ann Bognar at 805647-0462 or email at mbognar880@aol.com. 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- Service & Outreach Ministerio Hispano Celebremos los 50 días de Pascua Blood Donation Donating Blood gives you a great feeling! The kind achieved only when you do something 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: Assumption, call United Blood Services at 800-715-3699 or you can also sign-up in the church office! Many Meals Many Meals serves our parish family as well as the community 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 selfsupporting and thus, relies on our dedicated volunteers and donations by our generous parishioners. Although the meal changes each week, some items are used consistently 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 rectory by Tuesday morning. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please call (805) 642-7966 ext. 133. 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 Coordinator at 642-4928 Es la Pascua, el paso, la victoria del Señor. Sabemos, por los Evangelios, que Cristo se apareció a sus seguidores durante 40 días y luego ascendió a los cielos. Pasados 10 días, los primeros discípulos recibieron el Espíritu Santo. La Iglesia celebra este acontecimiento con 50 días de fiesta, de canto, de esperanza. Es el tiempo del "aleluya", del grito que invita una y otra vez a alabar y dar gracias al Señor, "porque es eterna su misericordia”. Feliz Pascua de Resurrección! 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 La Donación de Sangre ¡La donación de sangre te hace sentir de lo mejor! El sentimiento que se logra solo cuando haces algo muy especial, como dar de ti mismo a los demás. Nuestra Parroquia tendrá una campaña de donación de sangre el domingo 14 de junio de 9:00 – 2:00. ¡Inscríbete al www.blood4life.org usando el código: Assumption, llama a United Blood Services al 800-715-3699 o puedes inscribirte en la oficina parroquial! 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: Mayo 18 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 La SB 128 La SB 128 legalizaría el suicidio asistido por un médico en California. El papa Francisco nos recuerda: OLA Cancer Group "El mandamiento bíblico es honrar a nuestros Cancer affects everyone. You don't have to battle padres esto nos recuerda un sentido más amplio de cancer alone. Come and spend an evening with nuestro deber de honrar todas las personas de la tercera church members who understand. The OLA Canedad”. Es hora de tomar acción para proteger las cer Support Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of personas de la tercera edad y con discapacidades. Visita the month, 5:30-7:00pm in the Parish House (21 N. Dunla página de web: archla.org/sb128 para obtener más ning) from 5:30-7:00 pm. Contact Rochida McClure at información, póngase en contacto con su legislador, e (805) 746-0727 for more information. - 7 - involúcrese Ministerio Hispano In the Community ¿Sabía Usted? SB128 Los niños deben saber cómo protegerse cuando están solos en casa SB 128 would legalize physician-assisted suicide in CA. Pope Francis reminds us, "The biblical commandment 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. Creemos que nuestros hogares son lugares seguros para nuestros hijos. Pero estar solos en casa puede traer riesgos para ellos. Aquí van algunos consejos para que enseñen a sus hijos cómo estar seguros cuando están solos en casa: 1. Nunca abran la puerta cuando están solos. 2. No inviten a nadie a entrar sin el permiso de un padre o niñera. 3. Anoten los números de teléfono importantes para casos de emergencia. Para obtener más consejos, visite http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-andpersonal-safety/copy_of_home-alone 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)6427966 a más tardar el miércoles 27 de mayo, 2015 In the Community 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 practice on Sat, 5/23! Pls contact Dave Redmond at 805-450-3087 or redmonddavid@hotmail.com if you're interested. -8- 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. Richard 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 Saturday, May 30 at 4pm and the Parish will be hosting a reception for him immediately after Mass. Separate smaller receptions will be held after each of the Masses on Sunday, May 31. For information 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. Children Memorial Mass The Bereaved Parents Support Group of Holy Cross Catholic Church invites all parents, 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 missingyouall@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 . Defenders of Life Defenders of Life will meet on Wednesday May 20th, at 3:00 PM in the Parish House at Our Lady of the Assumption parish. The house is at 21 No. Dunning St. just around the corner from the church. Respect Life is more than a state of mind. People from many parishes join together to work in active participation in social needs, service, public prayer, and publication of information vital to Catholics. Please join us on Wednesday. For more info please call Anna (805)218-3093 Parish Directory / Directorío de la Parroquia Parish Phone Number/Numero de Teléfono de la Parroquia 642-7966 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 HISPANIC MINISTRIES (MINISTERIO HISPANO): 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 DEPT HEAD: DN RAUL GONZALES, EXT.149 or rosejoseca@aol.com Pastoral Council (en Español): Tony Altorre, taltorre@clinicas.org 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 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 IN THE COMMUNITY ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: FAITH FORMATION Virgina Dimmick 933-5903 DEPT HEAD: DN DON HUNTLEY, EXT. 147 BOY & CUB SCOUTS: Kathy Ellison, kathy.ellison.2@gmail.com CONFIRMATION:YOUTH: Gabriel Rivera, ext. 121 or CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT: Mary Kielas, 650-7870 grivera@ola-vta.org CATHOLIC CHARITIES: 303 N. VENTURA AVE, 643-4694 Adult: Dn. Dan Bojorquez, ext. 146 CHESS CLUB/CHILDRENS STRING ENSEMBLE: Peter Shuere, 642-9998 Adult (College) Bible Study: Joe Yamauchi, Defenders of Life: Anna Murphy, 218-3093 or Carol 765-4293 joethomas1107@gmail.com Detention Ministry: Margaret Oberon, 988-1966 ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ext.125 FAMILIES OF NAZARETH: Phyllis Crews, 643-5361 MIDDLE (THE EDGE) & HIGH SCHOOL : Patrick Tafoya, ext. 121 HERMITS OF ST. GILES: Mark Andrew Dextraze, 647-9089 NURSERY: ext. 125 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Ron Baldonado, 643-6756 RCIA: Dn. Don Huntley ext. 123 or RCIA@ola-vta.org LIFE CENTERS OF VENTURA CO.: Emily Raab , 486-2721 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN: Dea Boehme OLAsafeguard@ola-vta.org MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Russ & Jeanine Walker, 648-4244 SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jenny Elliott at ext.124 or RETROUVAILLE REDISCOVERY: Paul & Marisa Montgomery, 642-4023 SundaySchool@ola-vta.org SECULAR FRANCISCAN: Pauline Riendeau, 339-9446 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 642-4104 SACRAMENTAL COMPLIANCE TENDER LIFE MATERNITY HOME: Karen, 653-7474 DEPT HEAD: DN ED MILLS, EXT. 152 YLI-CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION: Sylvia Barnes, 667-7234 - 9 -- Our Parish in Pictures Congratulations to all!!