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

   Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) – March 31, 2019

 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                                                                                            Mrs. Patricia Groff, Principal
 REV. JOSEPH CHOI               5:30 PM (1st Friday)            Saturday: 8:30 AM, 4:00 PM
                                                                                                            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 Mass
 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. BONAVENTURE 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
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) - March 31, 2019 - Solutions
From Our Pastor
             We Hold Each Other in Prayer for Healing
           Every day I look upon the Wood of the Cross in
           our Church. Hundreds of prayers of petition are
           nailed there reminding us that we are a people of
           faith who offer our prayer seeking God to hear our
needs. So many of the prayers and petitions are for healing
of our family and for friends and members of our
community. It is an amazing gift to say to someone who
has shared their pain and sorrow with us that we will pray
for them and their intentions. So often, it leaves them
speechless but grateful for the gesture of care and concern.
Our prayers for healing of one another bring us to the
realization that pain and suffering, illness of body, mind, and
spirit are not personal experiences only, but also, a shared
experience. When one member of the Body of Christ is in
pain, the entire Body suffers and seeks healing. This is a
profound reality for us best demonstrated by the prayer
crosses that grace our Mercy Tree. We place our prayers
on the cross because we believe that the Cross of Jesus
carries all our burdens, our weakness, and our suffering.
The saving Cross of Jesus heals our pain and comforts us
for those who walk in His ways. Jesus said,
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from
me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is
light." (Matt. 11)
Through the power of God’s healing presence, we discover
we are not alone in our pain and suffering. An entire
community of friends, family, and faithful people are united
with us. This is the sacrament of healing from the Church
who celebrates the God of Healing; the One who makes us
whole. We pray:
                                                                              Our Lady of the Assumption
Lord of Heaven,                                                             Mission Statement and Welcome
I rest underneath your mighty wings of love.                      “Our Lady of the Assumption is a welcoming community of
I dwell within your gentle heart.                                  disciples of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic Church.
I know there is healing in your touch.                            Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of
Through the sufferings of Christ I can ask for restoration               Mary, we serve to build the Kingdom of God.”
And trust in your goodness.                                       If you are visiting or are joining us for the first time, we are glad you
You are my Lord, my Savior,                                       came! All are welcome at OLA. We encourage everyone who
My healer and my friend.                                          wishes to join our parish to complete registration forms.
I dwell within your gentle embrace.                               Information is available in the Parish Information Center, on the
Amen.                                                             church website at www.olaventura.com, at the Welcome Table at
May God’s healing love descend upon us this Lent.                 Friendship Sunday, or call us at (805) 642-7966.

                                                                               Our Lady of the Assumption Church
                                  Fr. Leon                                      Parish Information Center Hours
                                                                        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.
               Preparing for Next Week«
                                                                     Wednesday: Closed from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
                     Fifth Sunday of Lent
                                                                  The Parish Information Center will close at 12:00 p.m.
                 Reading I - Isaiah 43:16-21                          on Good Friday, April 19th and Holy Saturday,
                Reading II - 2 Philippians 3:8-14                 April 20th. We will be closed all day on Easter Sunday,
                    Gospel - John 8:1-11                                    April 21st and Monday, April 22nd.
                                                              -2-
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
    Date                                   Time                                                  Event                                  Page
March 30 - 31        All Masses                                           Anointing of the Sick at Masses                                 4
March 31             8:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.                                Parish Blood Drive                                              3
March 31             11:00 a.m. Mass                                      RCIA: Second Scrutiny                                           3
April 5              6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.                      First Friday Mass                                               3
April 5              6:00 p.m.                                            Lenten Soup Supper                                              3
April 6              After 8:00 a.m. Mass                                 The Luminous Images Prayer Service                              -
April 6              9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.                                Retreat Day, Luncheon, and Healing Mass                         3
April 7              11:00 a.m. Mass                                      RCIA: Third Scrutiny                                            3
                                                                                                                        th   th
April 8              1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.                              ‘Stations of the Cross’ Prayer Service by 6 - 8 Grades          7
April 10 - 14        Various times                                        Easter Food Baskets                                             4
April 10             7:00 p.m.                                            Lenten Penance Service                                          -
April 12             9:30 a.m.                                            OLA School Mass                                                 -
April 12             6:00 p.m.                                            Lenten Soup Supper (final)                                      3
April 12             7:00 p.m.                                            Living Stations of the Cross by OLA Youth                       -
                                     Announcements: bulletin@ola-vta.org
                       Bulletin: Requests for April 14th bulletin due by 5:00 p.m., April 5th.
                Pulpit Announcement: Requests for April 7th Masses due by 9:00 a.m., April 3rd.
                          Parish Life
                             Parish Blood Drive                                                 The University Series
                                             st
                  TODAY, Sun., March 31 , 8:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.                                        March 7th - April 9th
                               Mulcahy Center
                Donating blood is a wonderful thing to do as part of
your Lenten plans. The OLA Blood Drive is being held today, Sun-
day, March 31st. Please take time today to show love to others and
save a life by donating blood! Yummy chocolate truffle cake will be
served at the blood drive!!

       “Embracing our Cross” with
 Fr. George Reynolds & Fr. Joshua P. Lee
Saturday, April 6th, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Mulcahy
Center. Registration forms are required and are available in the
church vestibule or the Parish Information Center. $20 pre-
registration by March 29th includes guaranteed luncheon. $25
on-site registration. Hosted by the OLA Women’s Ministry for all
men, women, and young adults. More information: Kati
Escallier: (805) 642-7966, ext. 142 or kescallier@ola-vta.org.
                     Holy Thursday Procession
                                     April 18th
             All children who received First Holy Communion last
             year or are preparing to receive the sacrament this
year are invited to participate in a procession with the Blessed
Sacrament as part of the Holy Thursday liturgy (4/18/19). If you
would like your child to participate, the child and at least one parent
needs to attend the information meeting/rehearsal on April 14th                                           Lenten Soup Supper
(Palm Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. in the church. For more information
please contact Rosario Gonzalez (805) 642-7966 ext. 149.                                                  Friday, April 5th, 6:00 p.m.
                    First Friday Masses: April 5               th                                              Mulcahy Center
                6:30 a.m.  8:00 a.m.  5:30 p.m.                          Hosted by the OLA School, the menu will be Manhattan Clam
                                                                            Chowder and Potato Leek soup, garden salad, and sourdough
           There is a small reception after the 8:00 a.m.                   bread rolls. Let’s gather to share a meal and fellowship during our
           Mass in the Santa Cruz Room.                -3-                  Lenten journey. Hope to see you there!
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Parish Life
               Happy Anniversary                                                       Weekly Offerings
        Modesto and Emma Hurtado                                      Thank you for your continuing support of Our Lady
                                                                      of the Assumption Parish. For the month of
        55 Years on April 4th                                         March 2019 our parish budget calls for $22,317.83
           Patrick and Rachel Tafoya                                  to be donated weekly at the Sunday collection. The collection for
           22 Years on April 4th                                      Sunday, March 17, 2019 was $20,388.52. 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
                     In Remembrance                                   many ways to contribute; credit card and automatic debit are
                                                                      available. Please visit www.olaventura.com.
           Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
           light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful
             departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.                               Together in Mission
                          Arlene Gonzalez                                                    Our Story is Hope
                                                                                           Thank you to all those who have already
                     Mass Intentions                                                       contributed to this year’s campaign. If you
                          APR 1 - APR 7                               have not had the opportunity, please pick up a pledge card
                                                                      from the vestibule today and help us reach our parish goal.
 Monday, April 1
                                                                                Parish Goal: $125,200.00
   6:30 AM † Benjamin Acosta
                                                                                Amount Pledged: $55,050.00 (as of 3/19/19)
   8:00 AM † Bill Corkins & † Frances Yoong & Jessica Tasto                     Amount Paid: $36,452.50
 Tuesday, April 2                                                        Difference Over/(Under) Goal vs. Paid: ($88,747.50)
   6:30 AM Margaret Bilodeau
   8:00 AM † Barbara Gorman
 Wednesday, April 3
   6:30 AM † Karen Smith
   8:00 AM † Margaret Willey                                          On the 4th Sunday of Lent, at the Mass
                                                                      where the RCIA elect and congregation
 Thursday, April 4
                                                                      celebrate the Scrutiny Rite, the Gospel proclaimed is the Healing of
   6:30 AM † Francisco Hernandez Beltran                              the man born blind. For this reason it is our tradition to offer the op-
   8:00 AM † Fernando Serrano & † John Conner                         portunity for those attending any of the Masses that weekend to be
 Friday, April 5                                                      anointed with the Oil of Sick. So the question is, who should come
   6:30 AM Tom Gerace                                                 forward to be anointed?
   8:00 AM † Victor Lueje                                             We are reminded that this sacrament is not just for those near
   5:30 PM † PJ Manning Lunsford & End to Abortion                    death, but also for anyone who is challenged with serious illness,
 Saturday, April 6                                                    impending surgery or in need of healing due to significant suffering -
   8:00 AM † Phil McManama & † The Victims of the Ethiopian           physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. The emphasis on the
             Airline Crash                                            sacrament is the willingness and power of Jesus to comfort and
   5:15 PM † Phil McManama                                            heal us. In our times of serious illness and significant suffering, we
                                                                      are called to give witness to the power of God’s love to heal us in
 Sunday, April 7                                                      the way we most need.
   8:00 AM † Lily & Justin Pereira & † Patrick Vega
   9:30 AM Mass for the People                                                              Holiday Food Basket Ministry
  11:00 AM † Andrew Anguiano & † Mark Rassette
                                                                                                  Easter Food Baskets
  12:30 PM † Manuel Leon & † Petra Pantalión
   5:15 PM Abby Aguilera & † Patrick Vega                                                NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items are currently
                                                                                         needed for our parish’s Easter food basket
                                                                                         program and can be placed in the food box in
        ‘Drivers to Mass’ Ministry                                                       the church vestibule. When you are doing your
We are looking for drivers to participate in our ‘Drivers             shopping please pick-up a few extra items for the food baskets. All
to Mass Ministry’ for all OLA Masses, especially                      non-perishable unopened food items are always accepted, but this
Saturdays. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Please week’s featured items are Canned Soups and Crackers). Please
contact: John Stebbins: (805) 644-4674 for further details and check labels for expiration date. If you wish for us to do the
requirements. We hope that you’ll consider aiding those in need of shopping, you may make a monetary donation to OLA Food
transportation to celebrate Mass at OLA.                              Baskets. Thank you for your support. For more details you can
                                                                      contact: Jerry Deal (805) 339-0260.
   Eucharistic Adoration in St. Julie’s Chapel                        We need you! Volunteer April 10th - April 14th with the Food
                      Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.                    Basket Ministry helping to prepare and deliver the OLA Easter
              Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - Sundays 8:00 a.m.                food baskets to those in need.
        Adorers are always welcome. Would you consider being          Details and sign-up are on our website at www.olaventura.com or
an occasional substitute adorer? If so, please phone Mary Ann at      https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d44acac2aa2f49-easter.
(805) 644-2160 or Elizabeth at (805) 644-8395.                   - 4- Please take a few hours to help serve our community.
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Kids’ Column                         Safe Environment

                       Use creative problem solving to find new ways to protect children
                      In the Protecting God’s Children program, adults learn how to
                      identify potential signs of abuse and how to pick up on red flag
                      behaviors that indicate a potential predator, even before abuse
                      happens. Another tool in the arsenal of child protection is creative
                      problem solving, where adults learn to think outside the box when
                      it comes to finding solutions for protecting children. One very
                      effective creative problem-solving tool is to refocus the group’s
                      thinking, turning it away from the perceived “problem” and
                      productively more toward a collaborative solution. Consider the
                      challenge of how to deal with registered sex offenders whose
                      children attend the school or participate in religious education at
                      the parish. Rather than discuss the topic, the leader might ask
                      participants to finish the following sentences, “Wouldn’t it be awful
                      if«” and “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if«” Once everyone has
                      provided responses, the group can look through the answers to
                      find connecting themes that may provide a previously untried
                      solution. For more information from the VIRTUS® article “Creative
                      Problem Solving — How Can it Help?” visit http://www.la-
                      archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-
                      Articles.aspx.

                                      Fingerprint Schedule
                                        Santa Barbara Region
                      Monday, 4/1/19: ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
                      (School Library). 32036 Lindero Canyon Rd. WESTLAKE
                      VILLAGE 91360. For appt. please call (818) 889-9483
                      Tuesday, 4/23/19: ST. PASCHAL BAYLON (Hall Rm 1)
                      155 East Janss Road THOUSAND OAKS 91360
                      For appt. please sign up at: http://www.stpaschal.org/safeguard-
                      the-children
                      Saturday, 5/4/19: OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
                      (Santa Cruz Room )
                      For appt. please call (805) 642-7966
                      For additional info please visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/
                      hr/Pages/fingerprinting.aspx

                                            VIRTUS® Training
                                   The following upcoming VIRTUS® Sessions
                                   have been scheduled for 2019
                      Protecting God’s Children
                      Friday, 4/5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
                      St. Jude Catholic Church (Westlake Village)
                      Call (818) 889-0612 to reserve a place.
                      Saturday, 4/6, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
                      Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church (Oxnard)
                      Call (805) 486-6133 to reserve a place.
                      Keeping the Promise Alive: Recertification Training
                      Tuesday, 4/2, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
                      St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church (Westlake Village)
                      Call (818) 991-3915 to reserve a place.

                            Get the NEW OLA Mobile App!
                         For iPhone: Text ParishApp1 to: 555888
                         For Android: Text ParishApp2 to: 555888
                      See our website or the Parish Information Center
                                      for more detail.
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Faith Formation                                                    Service and Outreach
                                                                                                   Many Meals
                                                                                College United Methodist Church
                                                                                  4300 Telegraph Road, Ventura
                                                                              Please stop by Saint Ann's Apparel: Wed, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
                                                                                All donations are needed. Especially in need: COATS!
                                                                                   We are in need of some new volunteers!!
                                                                          Many Meals is in need of a few good women and men to work for
                                                                          1 1/2 hours weekly at Many Meals. We need guest servers and
                                                                          food servers in the kitchen between 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. This is a great
                                                                          way for a family to serve together. Please contact Kevin Klier for
                                                                          details: manymeals@ola-vta.org.
                                                                                             Menu: Served 6:00-7:00 p.m.
                                                                                  This Wednesday: Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
                 Religious Education                                                       Thank you to all of our volunteers!
                   Upcoming dates to know:
                                                                                                Grief Support Group
                                                                                    Join us to find support and help in working through the
                                                                                    grief process & transforming your pain into healing & joy.
For more information please call Chrissey Fujii: (805) 642-7966                     We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the Parish
ext. 125. or at reled@ola-vta.org.                                        House (21 N. Dunning Street) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Entry is down
                                                                          the driveway, through the gate, in the backdoor and through the
                    OLA Youth Ministry                                    kitchen. You can start with the group any time. Our next meeting is
                                                                          4/2/2019. For more info please contact Ken at (310) 720 9943 or
                2019 City of Saints Teen Conference - August 2 -          email kenlynch123@aol.com.
                4, 2019 on UCLA Campus: Catholic teen
                conference hosted by Archbishop Jose Gomez and                       Single Again Support Group
the Youth Ministry Division of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This
3 day event is a wonderful and local opportunity for young people         Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone;
to deepen their relationship with Jesus. The conference features          come be with friendly, caring people who understand
dynamic speakers, diverse liturgical experiences, music, interactive      and will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult expe-
exhibits, opportunities to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and        riences. Join fellow parishioners for prayer, ministerial support, and
penance, and more. Information and sign-up on our website at              life tools to help you continue to build the right foundation for your-
http://www.olaventura.com/youth-ministry. Contact Gabe Rivera:            self and your family. Support group meetings are the 1st and 3rd
(805) 642-7966, ext. 121.                                                 Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Parish
                                                                          House. For more information, call or text Rochida McClure at (805)
                                                                          746-0727. Next meeting: April 3rd.
    RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
We extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in                                             Cancer Support Group
participating fully in the Catholic way of life to be part of
the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) experience.                           Next meeting: Wednesday, April 10, 2019. If you, a
RCIA is a one year experience where people gradually learn what                         loved one, or a friend have cancer then this ministry
it means to be Catholic not just by learning about it, but also experi-   is for you. The Cancer Support Group provides spiritual as well as
encing Catholic life and worship as a part of the parish community.       educational support for cancer survivors and their loved ones.
RCIA involves preparation of non-baptized adults for sacraments           Prayer is a key component of this ministry. Join us if you want a
of initiation, as well as adults already baptized who are interested in   community of others who understand the physical and emotional
receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.                   toll that cancer can take. We meet on the 2nd and 4th
We gather on Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. in the Santa Cruz Room            Wednesdays of each month in the Parish House. For more
in the Parish Center. The next two gatherings will cover:                 information, call or text Rochida McClure at (805) 746-0727.
    March 31st: 2nd Scrutiny, 11:00 a.m. Mass
    April 2nd: Experiencing God's Mercy - Reconciliation Review &                   Thomas Fire Survivors’
    Practice                                                                    Adult & Children's’ Support Group
For the class schedule or more information, please see our                   Continues Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at OLA
website: http://www.olaventura.com/RCIA or contact Deacon Don             Please Join Us for this FREE SUPPORT
Huntley: RCIA@ola-vta.org, (805) 642- 7966 , ext.123.                     GROUP! California HOPE of Ventura County is a trained
                                                                          community-based counseling program created to support the
                           Eucharist for Parishioners
                                                                          community following the Thomas Fire. The team provides specific
                             Who Are Homebound                            services aimed at addressing the ongoing behavioral health needs
                    If you or someone you know are unable to              of the community in collaboration with Ventura County Behavioral
                    attend Mass on a regular basis due to health or       Health. For more info and to register: (805) 833-9495. If you or
                    age related issues, the OLA Homebound                 someone you know needs support, contact (805) 833-9495 or
Eucharistic Ministry will arrange to visit each week and bring the        hopeventuracounty@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/hopeofvc/
Eucharist to your home. For more information, please call John
Ridout at (805) 340-6382.                                         - 6-
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Parish Life
                                                                                         MOM’s Group
The Men’s Ministry’s O’Dark Thirty program                                       Easter Cookie Exchange
continues weekly on Wednesdays at 5:45 a.m..                             Monday, April 15th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
in Mulcahy Center. The video program we are                             Bake 6 dozen of one kind of cookie/6 copies
viewing is ‘Serenity and Contemplation: A Christian Guide to
                                                                        of the recipe to share. Our event will be held at Annie Deverick’s
Meditation,’ we will learn powerful lessons about meditative
prayer. Under the guidance of Fr. Donald Goergen, we will               home near Victoria & Thille. Can’t be there that morning? Be a
explore such themes as silence, group meditation, and the               Mystery Guest! Please call or text Jeanine Walker for further
difference between meditation and contemplation. We will learn          information and to RSVP: (805) 407-0668.
about contemplative practices while appreciating the Christian                              Toddler & PreK Playgroup
mystical tradition. You will expand your horizons of prayer. Hot            Third Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
breakfast and fellowship will be in abundance.                          Third Wednesday of each month, we’ll host a monthly playgroup
Questions: Dn. Dan Bojorquez: (805) 642-7966, ext. 146 or               for moms & little ones, with Bible-related stories, songs, crafts, and
Ken Lynch: (310) 720-9943.                                              free play. Babies and older children welcome, too! Location: Emily
                                                                        Yazawa’s home near Kimball & Telegraph. Directions provided
                      Bible Study Class                                 with RSVP: Please text or call Jeanine Walker at (805) 407-0668.
                Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
                This course introduces the participants to the study                      YLI: Young Ladies Institute
of The Acts of the Apostles. We will look at the world within which                    SEE'S CANDY: YLI is taking orders
the Acts originated, developed, and took on its present form, while     for Easter Chocolate eggs and a Bunny Hop Box with
focusing on the recognition and appreciation of its distinct literacy   candy. Call Debbie Kost at (805) 657-4929 or Maria
and theological profile. This class is taught by Deacon Ed and will     Fielding (805) 794-0764 to place your order. We will also be taking
run from January 15th to May 14th. Classes are free, with no sign-      orders at Friendship Sunday in Mulcahy Center. Proceeds benefit
up required. For further information: contact Deacon Ed: (805) 642      charities including St. John's Seminary, Life Centers, Catholic
-7966, ext. 152.                                                        Charities, and many more.
                       OLA Phone Pals                                   SPRING FRIENDSHIP TEA: YLI Catholic Women's Org. will
                                                                        be hosting this event on March 31st 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the
                                                                        Santa Cruz Room at Our Lady of Assumption Church. We will
                                                            Phone       have high tea, a raffle and entertainment. Russ Walker will sing
                                                                        your favorite songs. Wear your spring bonnet and join us. All
                                                            Pals        Catholic women are welcome. To RSVP call Debbie Kost (805)
                                                                        657-4929 or Maria Fielding at (805) 794-0764 by March 22, 2019.
                                                                                        Worldwide Marriage Encounter
                                                                                     WorldWide Marriage Encounter is a marriage
                                                                                     enrichment ministry whose goal is to help make
                                                                                     "Good Marriages Great". Our ministry holds a
                                                                        monthly Community Sharing Circle for all encountered
                                                                        couples: A time for Fellowship and encouragement. Our next
                                                                        meeting is on April 27th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the OLA
                                                                        Parish House. Childcare will be provided. For more
                                                                        information, please contact: Joseph & Diane Domitrovich:
                                                                        (909) 643-3859, dompoli4@yahoo.com or: Russ & Jeanine
                                                                        Walker, (805) 648-4244, walkerrjbp@sbcglobal.net.
                                                                        Let Christ transform your marriage. Make the decision this Lent to
                                                                        enrich your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
                                                                        Weekend: April 26 - 28 in Simi Valley. Early registration is highly
                                                                        recommended. For more information contact Ed and Jo Lara at
                                                                        (818) 848-6729 or go online at www.twocanlove.org We help
                                                                        make good marriages better.

                                                                                OLA Library Ministry
                                                                          Open Sunday, Monday & Tuesday:
                                                                                9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
                                                                          Enrich your Lenten Journey! The following films will be shown in
                                                                          the OLA Parish Library at 11:15 a.m. (approximately 90 minutes in
                                                                          length): Tuesday April 16: Jesus, Word Became Flesh
                                                                          Tuesday, April 23: Peter, Keeper of the Keys
                                                                          These films are part of "The Footprints of God" series and shot on
                                                                          location in the Holy Land. Bring your sack lunch. In order to assure
                                                                    - 7 - your seat, RSVP: (via call or text) (805) 407-0668.
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                 De Nuestro Párroco                                     Reflexión Semanal
        Nos Abrazamos en Oración de Sanación

                                                              Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
                                                            Declaración de Misión y Bienvenida
                                                      “La Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción es una
                                                        comunidad de discípulos de Jesucristo dentro de la
                                                       Iglesia Católica Romana. Por medio de los Dones del
                                                           Espíritu Santo y la intercesión de María, somos
                                                        servidores dedicados a construir el Reino de Dios.”
                                                      ¡Si nos está visitando o nos acompaña por primera vez, nos da
                                                      gusto que nos acompañe! Todos son bienvenidos en OLA. Si
                                                      desea ser parte de nuestra parroquia lo invitamos a que llene el
                                                      formulario de registración. Para más información puede pasar al
                                                      Centro de Información Parroquial, visitar nuestra página web de
                                                      www.olaventura.com, pasar por la Mesa de Bienvenida de
                                                      Domingo de Amistad o llamando al (805) 642-7966.

                                                                 Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
                El padre León                                     Horario del Centro de Información Parroquial
                                                                   Lunes a Jueves ~ 8:30 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.
                                                                      Viernes ~ 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
                                                                      Sábado ~ 8:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
                                                                     Domingo ~ 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Preparándose para la próxima semana «                    Miércoles cerrado desde el mediodía - 1:00 p.m.
       Quinto domingo de Cuaresma                             El Centro de Información Parroquial
                                                           CERRARÁ a las 12:00 p.m. el Viernes Santo,
         Lectura I - Isaías 43: 16-21                        19 de abril y Sábado Santo, 20 de abril.
       Lectura II - 2 Filipenses 3: 8-14              Estaremos cerrados todo el día el domingo de Pascua,
          Evangelio - Juan 8: 1-11                -8-            21 de abril y lunes, 22 de abril.
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                              Ofrenda Semanal                                                    ¿SABIA USTED?
                     Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la Parroquia             La técnica de “resolviendo problemas” puede ser una forma
                     de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Para el mes                                creativa de protección
                     de marzo de 2019, nuestro presupuesto
                     parroquial exige $22,317.83 para ser donados         En el programa Protegiendo a los niños de Dios, los adultos
semanalmente en la colecta del domingo. La colección del                  aprenden cómo identificar posibles signos de abuso y cómo
                                                                          detectar comportamientos que indiquen la existencia de un posible
domingo 17 de marzo de 2019 fue de $20,388.52. Esta colección             depredador, incluso antes de que ocurra el abuso. Otra
no solo se usa para gastos operativos cada semana, sino                   herramienta preventiva de protección infantil es la solución creativa
también para cualquier trabajo de reparación en curso, mejoras,           de problemas, donde los adultos aprenden a pensar de manera
etc. a nuestra instalación parroquial. Hay varias maneras de              innovadora cuando se trata de encontrar soluciones para proteger
contribuir; tarjeta de crédito y débito automático están disponibles.     a los niños. Una herramienta creativa muy efectiva es reenfocar el
Por favor visite www.olaventura.com.                                      pensamiento del grupo, alejándolo del “problema” percibido y
                                                                          orientándolo productivamente hacia una solución colaborativa.
          Unidos en Misión                                                Considere el desafío de cómo tratar con los delincuentes sexuales
  Nuestra Historia es Esperanza                                           registrados, cuyos hijos asisten a la escuela o participan en la
                                                                          educación religiosa en la parroquia. En lugar de discutir el tema, el
Gracias a los que ya han contribuido a la cam-                            líder podría pedirles a los participantes que terminen las siguientes
paña de este año. Si aun no ha tenido la oportunidad, por favor           oraciones: “¿No sería horrible si ...” y “¿No sería maravilloso si ...”
tome una tarjeta de compromiso del vestíbulo y ayúdenos a lograr          Una vez que todos hayan respondido, el grupo puede revisar las
                                                                          respuestas para encontrar temas de conexión que pueden
la meta de nuestra parroquia.                                             proporcionar una solución no probada anteriormente. Para obtener
          Meta Parroquial: $125,200.00                                    más información sobre el artículo de VIRTUS®“Creative Problem
          Cantidad Prometida: $55,050.00 (desde 19/3/19)                  Solving - How Can it Help?” (Solución creativa de problemas:
          Cantidad Pagada: $36,452.50                                     ¿cómo puede ayudar?), visite http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/
Diferencia Sobre/(Debajo) de la Meta vs. Pagado: ($88,747.50)             protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx.

             Horario para Huellas Digitales 2019                                Procesión del Jueves Santo
                      Región de Santa Barbara                                                 18 de abril
      Lunes, 1/4/19: ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE SCHOOL                          Todos los niños que recibieron la Primera
      (School Library) 32036 Lindero Canyon Road                          Comunión el año pasado o se están preparando para este sacra-
WESTLAKE VILLAGE 91360.                                                   mento este año están invitados a participar en una procesión con
Para la cita pls llame al (818) 889-9483.                                 el Santísimo Sacramento como parte de la liturgia del Jueves
                                                                          Santo (4/18/19). Si desea que su hijo/hija participe, el niño/niña y
Martes, 23/4/19: ST. PASCHAL BAYLON (Hall Room 1) 155                     uno de sus padres debe asistir a junta de información y practica el
East Janss Road THOUSAND OAKS 91360                                       14 de abril (Domingo de Ramos) a las 2:00 p.m. in la iglesia. Para
Para apt por favor regístrese en el sitio web: www.stpaschal.org/         más información comuníquese con Rosario Gonzalez (805) 642-
safeguard-the-children                                                    7966 ext. 149.
Sábado, 4/5/19: OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION (Santa
Cruz Room ) Para la cita pls llame al (805) 642-7966.                                                  Educación Religiosa
                                                                                            Próximas fechas para recordar:
Pages/fingerprinting.aspx.                                                                  4/2 - 4 Descanso de Primavera – Escuelas del
                                                                                            Condado
      Próximas Sesiones de VIRTUS                                         4/10 Servicio de Penitencia de Cuaresma
Debe llegar a tiempo para ser admitido a la sesión y                      4/16 - 18 No hay clases de ER. Semana Santa
debe ser mayor de 18 año. No menores incluso con                          4/23 - 25 Resumen las clases de ER
los padres.                                                               Para obtener más información, llame a Chrissey Fujii al (805) 642-
                                                                          7966 ext. 125. o en reled@ola-vta.org.
PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS DE DIOS
Sábado, 13/4/19, 9:00 AM-12:00PM - Español                                          Ministerio de Jóvenes OLA
Iglesia Católica del Sagrado Corazón (Ventura)                            Conferencia de Jóvenes City of Saints 2019 – agosto
Llame al (805) 647-3235 para reservar un lugar.                           2, 2019 en el campus de UCLA: conferencia para
Todo voluntario adulto debe conocer las normas de cómo mantener a         jóvenes patrocinada por el Arzobispo José Gomez y la División del
los niños y jóvenes seguros, debe proporcionar sus huellas digitales y    Ministerio de Jóvenes de la Arquidiócesis de Los ángeles. Este
debe asistir a la clase de VIRTUS Para información adicional, visite:     evento de 3 días es una maravillosa oportunidad local para que los
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
                                                                          jóvenes profundicen en su relación con Jesús. La conferencia in-
                                                                          cluye oradores dinámicos, diversas experiencias litúrgicas, música,
                         Donación de Sangre                               exposiciones dinámicas, oportunidad de recibir el sacramento de
                ¡Hoy! Domingo 31 de marzo, Centro Mulcahy                 la Eucaristía y la penitencia, y más. La información e inscripción se
                             8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.                        encuentra en http:///www.olaventura.com/youth-ministry. Contacto
              El donar sangre es hacer una cosa maravillosa               para más información
como parte de su plan de Cuaresma. Por favor tome tiempo
durante la Cuaresma para demostrar su amor por los demás y                            Misas del primer viernes: 5 de abril
salvar una vida al donar sangre. ¡Disfrute de un sabroso pastel de                  6:30 a.m.  8:00 a.m..  5:30 p.m.
chocolate como parte de la campaña de donación de sangre!                           Hay una pequeña recepción después de la Misa
                                                                                   de las 8:00 a.m. en la Sala Santa Cruz.
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