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Mission Tour Today 2/24
Fr. Tom Elewaut has confirmed he will still lead the Mission Tour today at 12:15. Please drive safely.
Announcements and Updates
- Liturgy of the Hours (LS-04) on March 18 will be presented by Vicki McCargar, not Maureen Pratt.
- Between Sundays: Living a Sabbath Life (SP-02) on March 25 has been moved to St. Peter Claver Parish.
Latest Announcements
3/13 9am
This morning, we received a directive from the Archdiocese to cancel all parish activities except for Mass. The University Series falls under the directive regarding parish meetings, so it is cancelled for the rest of the Lenten season.
We thank all those who have participated in this abbreviated Season and look forward to the celebrating our 20th Anniversary with the 2021 Series.
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3/12 4:30 pm update
CE-06 tonight Fr. Alexei Smith "Catholics and Muslims" has been cancelled.
3pm update
CE-07 on 3/16 Dr. Corrine Carvalho "Are Video Games the Work of the Devil?" has been moved to St Rose of Lima. Dr. Carvalho will be presenting remotely from Minnesota.
CE-09 on 3/17 John Allen "Where is the Pope taking the Church Now?" Mr. Allen will be presenting remotely from Rome.
Contact the office for any questions.
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3/7 BI-08 Dr. Christopher Kaczor's "Adam and Eve" on 3/11 at St. Mel has been cancelled. For those who have prepaid and would like to select a different presentation, please contact the office at 805-496-0222 Ext. 119.
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3/6 SP-08 Fr. Vivien Ben Lima's "Understanding...the Jesus Prayer" has been rescheduled for Friday, Mar. 27 at 12:15 at St. Peter Claver. For those who have prepaid and would like to select a different presentation, please contact the office at 805-496-0222 Ext. 119.
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3/5/20 SP-06 Adam Cross' "How to Deal with Anxiety as a Catholic" at Holy Cross tonight has been replaced with Joe Sikorra's "Immunity to Stress". For those /who have prepaid and would like to select a different presentation, please contact the office at 805-496-0222 Ext. 119.
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2/28 Fr. Leon’s Labyrinth presentation at Community Memorial Hospital will take place as scheduled. He will offer a short talk about the history of labyrinth prayer and then guide us in a 45 minute prayerful walk.
Due to the participatory nature of this topic, please dress accordingly. No refreshments will be provided.
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2/1 BI-04 "Deep Dive into Matthew #3" has been cancelled. Please contact 805-496-0222 Ext. 119 to make another selection. Deep Dive into Matthew BI-01,02,04,05 will continue as planned.
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This Bible study, beginning in The University Series, and continuing in the following months, will do a close study of the text, always asking, “How can we apply the teachings of this Gospel to our lives?” Bring your bibles, an open and inquisitive mind, your love for God, and your willingness to encounter Jesus. (5 part series) Come to one night, or come to all!
Section Date Time Venue BI-01 Monday, February 27 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Registration Closed
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$5.00
This Bible study, beginning in The University Series, and continuing in the following months, will do a close study of the text, always asking, “How can we apply the teachings of this Gospel to our lives?” Bring your bibles, an open and inquisitive mind, your love for God, and your willingness to encounter Jesus. (5 part series) Come to one night, or come to all!
Section Date Time Venue BI-02 Monday, March 6 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Registration Closed
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$5.00
This Bible study, beginning in The University Series, and continuing in the following months, will do a close study of the text, always asking, “How can we apply the teachings of this Gospel to our lives?” Bring your bibles, an open and inquisitive mind, your love for God, and your willingness to encounter Jesus. (5 part series) Come to one night, or come to all!
Section Date Time Venue BI-03 Monday, March 13 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Registration Closed
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$5.00
This Bible study, beginning in The University Series, and continuing in the following months, will do a close study of the text, always asking, “How can we apply the teachings of this Gospel to our lives?” Bring your bibles, an open and inquisitive mind, your love for God, and your willingness to encounter Jesus. (5 part series) Come to one night, or come to all!
Section Date Time Venue BI-04 Monday, March 20 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Registration Closed
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$5.00
This Bible study, beginning in The University Series, and continuing in the following months, will do a close study of the text, always asking, “How can we apply the teachings of this Gospel to our lives?” Bring your bibles, an open and inquisitive mind, your love for God, and your willingness to encounter Jesus. (5 part series) Come to one night, or come to all!
Section Date Time Venue BI-05 Monday, March 27 7:00-8:30 PM Padre Serra Registration Closed
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Paul the Apostle was as Jewish as they came, but like all Jews of the first century, lived in a world saturated by Greek-Roman religion, with temples on every street corner, shrines in every household, and daily sacrifice done to “care for” (cultus) the Gods. But the term “Christian” was largely unknown. The word “Catholic” in terms of a religion, did not yet exist. Today, while pilgrimaging in Israel/Palestine and Turkey, and walking through the ruins of ancient cities, one can get a taste of what it was like to “preach the Gospel” in such a world. Take a tour of parts of this world accented by videos, photos and personal anecdotes from my pilgrimages, with reference to New Testament passages that reflect this reality. “Diversity” is nothing new! Let’s go!
Section Date Time Venue BI-06 Monday, February 27 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Registration Closed
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$5.00
The stories of Tobit, Judith, and Esther teach God’s Truth to an era of polarization, fake news, and cancel culture. Their truth might be applicable today. Bring your Bibles and prepare to unpack meanings and messages of these last books of the Old Testament.
Section Date Time Venue BI-07 Friday, March 3 12:15-1:45PM St. Peter Claver Registration Closed
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Come listen to a veteran Vatican beat journalist and learn how to answer “What is going on in the Vatican?” What will the current Synod accomplish? What will the Pope do about the Synodal Path of the church in Germany? Will there ever be a Vatican bank free from scandal? What are we to make of the daily news from papal trips, and competing factions?
Section Date Time Venue CE-01 Thursday, February 23 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle Registration Closed
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In this presentation, Dr. Stuart Squires, Director of the M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program at St. John’s Seminary, discusses the Catholic vision of economics. Relying on theological insights from the Church, rather than secular economic theories, Squires describes with nuance how Catholicism advocates for an economic vision that is ordered towards true human flourishing.
Section Date Time Venue CE-02 Tuesday, March 7 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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According to Pope Francis, synodality will be key for the Church in the future. Synodality is “the action of the Spirit in the communion of the Body of Christ and in the missionary journey of the People of God,” a process of discernment giving a prominent place to the laity. But what does it have to do with me?
Section Date Time Venue CE-03 Thursday, March 9 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Registration Closed
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Women are under-represented in many areas of our faith communities. Come ready to discuss some creative ways women can be real “co-workers” in the vineyard that help support our dwindling and thinly-spread clergy and renew the whole community’s feeling of belonging.
Section Date Time Venue CE-04 Friday, March 24 12:15-1:45PM Padre Serra Registration Closed
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The “Nones” are taking over the World. “Nones,” not the Nuns. In recent surveys, more and more people are indicating they are not Catholic or have no faith at all. Question? Were they ever given any reasons to be a Christian other than: “Pay, Pray and Obey.” There are some wonderful reasons to have a life based on faith rather than secular ideology.
Section Date Time Venue CE-05 Wednesday, March 29 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver Registration Closed
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In the first Lunchtime Food for Thought session of the season, the recently elevated Mission Basilica San Buenaventura again opens its doors to University attendees. Tour this beautiful and historic California mission that Padre Serra founded. You will be guided by expert docents and learn the history of this beloved and important mission. View the magnificent artwork and venerate the relics of the saints that are on display. Docents CH-01 Friday, February 24 12:15-1:45PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
Section Date Time Venue CH-01 Friday, February 24 12:15-1:45PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Registration Closed
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Our over 2000 year history has seen amazing, extraordinary, and fascinating people doing spectacular things. Fr. Shea has a captivating storytelling style to make all these events and people come alive. Come and hear some of the less well known but truly facts and figures in our remarkable Church history.
Section Date Time Venue CH-02 Wednesday, March 8 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima Registration Closed
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Fr. Shea continues his presentation on some of the fascinating facts, figures, moments and movements in the history of the Catholic Church. Even if you missed Part 1, join Fr. Shea tonight as he shares with us more of those incredible moments, events and people.
Section Date Time Venue CH-03 Wednesday, March 22 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima Registration Closed
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What are “The California Mission Trail” and “The St. Junípero Serra Walking Pilgrimage” all about? Sandy Brown, international travel guide, will make a stop during his current cycling tour of the California Missions Trail and join Greg Wood, founder of the Serra Walking Pilgrimage, to collaborate for an evening of adventure as they discuss their unique approaches to travel directly in the footsteps of this saint.
Section Date Time Venue CH-04 Wednesday, March 29 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Registration Closed
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Junipero Serra and the Franciscan missions have been a target of controversy and debate. What is the truth of their mission and purpose of the Mission System as a means to share the Catholic Faith and spread Spanish culture in Alta California. This presentation will clarify some truths and falsehoods associated with that period in our history.
Section Date Time Venue CH-05 Thursday, March 16 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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Seeking converts is still our goal! One of the main architects of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Paul VI also launched an ambitious program to convert the entire world to Catholicism. What can we learn today from this pioneering pope as we continue the ecumenical journey he fostered for the Church during and after Vatican II?
Section Date Time Venue EV-01 Tuesday, February 28 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel Registration Closed
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Back again, Fr. Dave Heney and Rabbi Michael Lotker explore the similarities and differences in beliefs, traditions, and practices of these two ancient faiths. This is not a debate, but a clear and concise comparison of the main issues and traditions of both faiths. After each topic, we will open the floor to questions or comments.
Section Date Time Venue EV-02 Wednesday, March 1 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church Registration Closed
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In the 10th Chapter of Luke, Jesus sends His disciples to preach in nearby pagan areas that were hostile to them. In that chapter, Our Lord gives clear and practical training to His disciples on how to succeed. They returned with amazing and wonderful results. This talk will examine that training in detail and is useful for anyone in any kind of leadership, whether a boss at work, a teacher in a classroom, or especially a parent.
Section Date Time Venue EV-03 Friday, March 3 12:15-1:45PM St. Maximilian Kolbe Registration Closed
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The New Testament not only tells the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but also the stories of lives changed by Jesus. Telling the story of what Jesus has done for us personally has great power to evangelize. Come learn how to offer testimony with confidence and clarity.
Section Date Time Venue EV-04 Wednesday, March 29 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of Grace Registration Closed
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Want to evangelize a coworker, a friend, or even a family member? Concerned that it may rock the boat? Jose Pulido will go over communication/leadership techniques that will help you share the faith throughout your daily life in a seamless and effective way, based on inspiration from Scripture, especially from the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Section Date Time Venue EV-05 Thursday, March 23 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of Grace Registration Closed
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The University Series welcomes a Lenten concert offered by perennial favorite Lynn Rd. With their distinctive harmonic blend and thoughtful lyrical content, they inspire spiritual contemplation during this season of Lent. Lynn Rd. is Jana Bellan, Jody Bruno, Georgina Cabrero, and Kevin Stoller. The concert is free. Instead, a free-will offering will be taken.
Section Date Time Venue FM-01 Sunday, March 12 3:00-4:00 PM St. Paschal Baylon Registration Closed
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The Lenten Season is an ideal time to spend some quiet, restful time with the Lord. Taize is the name of an ecumenical monastery in France. Taize prayer is an evening of silence, scripture and song. Enjoy this beautiful expression of our desire for peace and oneness in our world. The service is free. Instead, a free-will offering will be taken.
Section Date Time Venue FM-02 Sunday, March 19 7:00-8:00 PM St. Julie Billiart Registration Closed
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Please join Our Lady of the Assumption choir this Lenten season as we present modern and traditional music for your prayerful enjoyment. Let us walk together in song towards Easter. The concert is free. A free-will offering will be taken.
Section Date Time Venue FM-03 Saturday, March 25 2:00-3:00 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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Each Lent we are called to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. St. Mel parish invites you to join them for a special night of praise and worship to aid Catholic Relief Services in their Rice Bowl Lenten program in order to lift up in solidarity our brothers and sisters in need throughout the world. Help answer Christ’s call to be the beacon of light for others. The evening program is free. Instead, a free-will offering will be taken, with all proceeds donated to CRS.
Section Date Time Venue FM-04 Tuesday, March 28 7:00-8:00 PM St. Mel Registration Closed
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This “Service of Shadows” is a powerful segue to the Triduum. The service comprises of seven nocturns, each of psalms, meditations and prayers, recalling the shadows which rapidly fell leading to Jesus’ death and burial. After each set, a candle on the altar is extinguished, and some of the church lights are put out, eventually ending in total darkness, thunder, and the sounds of the closing of the sarcophagus. The people are asked to leave in silence. The service is free. Instead, a free-will offering will be taken.
Section Date Time Venue FM-05 Friday, March 31 7:00-8:00 PM St. Rose of Lima Registration Closed
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Our universe began with a burst of light that eventually became life. . .and all of us here on planet earth. How did this happen, and what were the remarkable circumstances that made life happen at all? Was this sequence by chance or was some design going on, as physicist Stephen Hawking once proposed. This presentation describes the basic science of our universe and the probabilities of the sequence of events that have led to the life that we all have today.
Section Date Time Venue FS-01 Tuesday, February 28 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver Registration Closed
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What is the most surprising discovery about the origin of religion just dug up? Has the tomb of Jesus finally been confirmed? What do recent digs reveal about the childhood of Jesus? What do recent discoveries reveal about the surprising role of women in the ancient world? Archaeology applies the scientific method to our faith, and this talk will reveal the latest and often surprising discoveries that confirm our Catholic faith today.
Section Date Time Venue FS-02 Thursday, March 2 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of Grace Registration Closed
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Rabbi Lotker discusses how his religious faith is informed and strengthened by his scientific training and 30-year career as a physicist. He will discuss the evidence for God’s existence, the truth of the Bible, the question of how a good and loving God can allow evil and tragedy in the world and the question of why be religious.
Section Date Time Venue FS-03 Tuesday, March 14 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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Explore the dazzling diversity and profound underlying unity of our universe. Learn what science has discovered about the amazing way humanity fits into the grand cosmic scheme. Find out why science and faith are compatible.
Section Date Time Venue FS-04 Wednesday, March 15 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena Registration Closed
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Why do we celebrate Mass the way we do? Why is it different from other religions’ “Church Services”? This course helps us understand why we “do what we do” at Mass. What does it mean? What is really happening at Mass? Why it’s based on all of the Bible, not just the Last Supper? And, how are we to offer ourselves to God during the Mass?
Section Date Time Venue LS-01 Wednesday, March 1 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena Registration Closed
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During these years of pandemic there were times when it was impossible for us to gather to celebrate the Eucharist. Technology has helped us stay connected with our parish communities, but is it the same to watch Mass online as to participate in person in the celebration of the Eucharist? What do we miss when we participate in Sunday Mass remotely? In this session we will explore with Deacon Memo the treasures of our liturgy and how the liturgy we celebrate on Earth connects us with the eternal praise God receives from the angels and saints in Heaven.
Section Date Time Venue LS-02 Monday, March 13 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Registration Closed
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The U.S. Bishops have announced a Eucharistic Revival. The Eucharist is the sacrament of thanksgiving to God. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Which comes first? Do we give thanks first to God the Father who made us? Should we focus on Jesus Christ, the one “through whom” we have our communion? Is the Holy Spirit merely a distant third, the one “in whom” we Christians pray? Eucharistic revival means understanding God as Trinity.
Section Date Time Venue LS-03 Thursday, March 16 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon Registration Closed
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It may seem obvious that the Catholic Mass is based on Jesus’ “Last Supper” with his disciples. Yes, but it is ALSO based on so much more, so many other biblical events and texts, from both the Old and New Testaments. Learning more about its biblical background will help us understand, appreciate, and experience more fully each Mass in which we participate.
Section Date Time Venue LS-04 Wednesday, March 22 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Registration Closed
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This year, 2023, marks the 60th anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosantum Concilium). During these 60 years, different liturgical reforms have taken place, which has affected the way we worship God. These reforms have been embraced, and others have been questioned. We continue to ask, “Can the Mass be celebrated in Latin? Can the priest give his back to the people while celebrating Mass?” etc. In this presentation we will look on the historical liturgical reforms since Vatican II to Pope Francis.
Section Date Time Venue LS-05 Wednesday, March 22 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver Registration Closed
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Is “Eucharist” a verbal prayer? Or the second half of the Mass? Or the bread consecrated at Mass and received in communion? Or the blessed sacrament reserved in a tabernacle? Or all of the above? During this time of “National Eucharistic Revival,” where should our focus be? What will most help us grow in our Catholic faith and Christian life?
Section Date Time Venue LS-06 Thursday, March 23 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Registration Closed
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Acknowledging our call to live “Domestic Church” in our homes, how can you nurture and build your own relationship with Jesus Christ as you look to share your faith with your children? Join Lisa Hendey for an evening filled with simple, practical ideas for bringing the faith to life in your home.
Section Date Time Venue MF-01 Tuesday, March 7 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel Registration Closed
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Want to strengthen and enliven your marriage? Learn how to keep love in your marriage, understand your differences, communicate more effectively, deal with inevitable hurts, and build each other up. You will come away with new perspectives and skills as well as recommendations for additional learning resources in this fast-paced and highly informative presentation.
Section Date Time Venue MF-02 Thursday, March 9 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Registration Closed
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How do we navigate anxiety and stress through the lens of faith? How do we live life to the fullest as Jesus calls us to in the face of daily stressors and our past wounds? Join us as we dive into understanding what anxiety is and how to cope with it and heal from it as beloved sons and daughters of our heavenly Father.
Section Date Time Venue MF-03 Wednesday, March 15 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle Registration Closed
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At some point in our lives, we will be called upon to give care to or be cared for by others. This journey of love is exactly what Jesus taught and can be the source of great blessings, yet there are challenges, too, and often, tremendous stress. This presentation will offer spiritual refreshment and scriptural insight for caregivers and those for whom we care so that together we can approach this journey with more hope, faith, and joy.
Section Date Time Venue MF-04 Friday, March 31 12:15-1:45PM St. Mary Magdalen Church Registration Closed
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In today’s fast paced world, our families get pulled in several directions with work, school, sports, activities, and family expectations. Catholic Family Survival Guide gives us the opportunity to share relatable stories of faith and parenting struggles, while also presenting practical ways and resources to keep our families connected to our Catholic faith.
Section Date Time Venue MF-05 Monday, March 20 7:00-8:30 PM Holy Cross Registration Closed
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The whole world seems to be going crazy – but you don’t have to. (Also, the title of my new book.) This presentation explores troubling issues, such as shame, anxiety, forgiveness versus reconciliation, etc. But more importantly, let’s discuss the solutions found in resilience, gratitude, purpose, and meaning, to name just a few. The problems and solutions are based on research, faith, belief, Scripture, and healthy psychological principles.
Section Date Time Venue MF-06 Tuesday, March 21 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel Registration Closed
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Do you find yourself feeling anxious, and struggling to be hope filled amidst the pressures of daily life? Come join Sister Val as she shares useful ways to stay anchored in God, based on scripture, relevant Catholic authors, and her life experience as a Sister of Notre Dame.
Section Date Time Venue MF-07 Thursday, March 30 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Registration Closed
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Ask any question about any moral issue today. Immigration, sexuality, gender, war and peace. All questions welcome. This will be just like a theological press conference!
Section Date Time Venue ME-01 Monday, February 27 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Registration Closed
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By “discernment,” we often mean determining if we are called be a priest or to the religious life. But spiritual discernment is an entire worldview aimed at recognizing and following the path God has laid before us. From momentous life decisions about career and marriage to what seem to be the most insignificant encounters, we are invited to walk in the light of the Lord.
Section Date Time Venue ME-02 Wednesday, March 8 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle Registration Closed
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Scientific research has proven the many benefits of mindfulness as a treatment for mood disorders, ranging for anxiety to depression. In this presentation we will research the wisdom of great Catholic saints and scholars whose teachings embody modern mindfulness practices. We will highlight their wisdom and apply it to concrete interventions that can help us alleviate anxiety and depression as we seek to live happy, healthy, and holy lives, especially during this Lenten season.
Section Date Time Venue ME-03 Thursday, March 9 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon Registration Closed
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With Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) as a companion, walk with Fr. Goyo through both the joy and the difficulties he experienced as he came home to the Catholic faith of his childhood. Learn, as he did, that it’s important to pray, discern, trust, and be thankful to God, regardless of the outcome.
Section Date Time Venue ME-04 Tuesday, March 21 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle Registration Closed
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Deacon Gary will take a spiritual look at Salvation, Heaven, Purgatory, Hell, Sin and all those topics we hate to look at.
Section Date Time Venue ME-05 Friday, March 31 12:15-1:45PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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Combining your passions with your prayer can enhance and deepen your relationship with God. Come explore how your interest in Music, Art, Poetry and Sport can be connected to your prayer life and spirituality. Seek new and simple ways to incorporate them into your life as you pray.
Section Date Time Venue SP-01 Thursday, March 2 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Registration Closed
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While spiritual direction is a common practice in the Church, it remains mysterious to many Catholics and is often subject to many misconceptions. This session will explore various contexts of this ministry to approach a deeper understanding of this ministry which was derived and developed from ancient mentoring traditions.
Section Date Time Venue SP-02 Thursday, March 2 7:00-8:30 PM St. Paschal Baylon Registration Closed
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Our image and language related to God and our spirituality are symbiotic and influence how we interact with the world around us. In this session, we will explore the images of God from our youth, the importance of developing mature images of God in adulthood and how these are in relationship with our own self-image and how we see and relate to other people and all of creation. Hopefully we will come away with new ideas and inspiration that challenge us to expand our minds and hearts.
Section Date Time Venue SP-03 Friday, March 3 12:15-1:45PM St. Julie Billiart Registration Closed
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In receiving the Eucharist, we are called to become what we receive. In the Divine Mercy Image, we are called to become what we behold. This session will focus on God’s plan to transform and transfigure us and all Creation through the Eucharist and Divine Mercy.
Section Date Time Venue SP-04 Wednesday, March 8 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Registration Closed
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Scientists are increasingly discovering the vast benefits of meditation for our minds and bodies. We’ll look atand practicemeditation from a Christian perspective, primarily through the writings of the ancient mystics to the more recent Thomas Merton and others.
Section Date Time Venue SP-05 Wednesday, March 8 7:00-8:30 PM St. Bernardine of Siena Registration Closed
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Centering Prayer, done regularly in community or individually, is essential in developing spiritual formation of the faithful. This presentation suggests a method to ready ourselves to rest in God’s presence. Reflection questions focus on renewing our ability to enter stillness/quietness and moving us beyond conversation to communion with God.
Section Date Time Venue SP-06 Friday, March 10 12:15-1:45PM St. Mary Magdalen Church Registration Closed
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Jesus consistently tells his followers they must carry their cross. Carrying your cross not only has religious implications, contemporary science and research now demonstrate how important carrying your cross is to living a full life. Learn how to face adversity and grow from it and how to develop and change habits.
Section Date Time Venue SP-07 Tuesday, March 14 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mel Registration Closed
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Even in the midst of life’s busyness, the gospels invite us to meet and be nurtured by God’s love. Together, we will ponder stories of women who encountered and shared Jesus Christ by finding life’s “desert” places of quiet refuge. How can we find simple ways to carve out desert moments to truly listen to Jesus in prayer? How can we better hear the voices and needs of those around us while also nurturing our own spiritual self-care?
Section Date Time Venue SP-08 Tuesday, February 28 7:00-8:30 PM St. Maximilian Kolbe Registration Closed
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What is the Little Way of Saint Therese of Lisieux and who did she hope would follow it? This course will review highlights from the enduringly relevant life of Saint Therese, her Little Way, and her devotion to Jesus, Mary, and all souls.
Section Date Time Venue SP-09 Friday, March 24 12:15-1:45PM St. Julie Billiart Registration Closed
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“We go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars,” but let us heed Augustine’s call to journey to the heart. This talk explores the great St Augustine of Hippo’s wild adventure and romance of falling in love with God, and seeks to give practical understanding of how his experience helps and guides us to discover hidden treasures and achieve union with God through our own journey of the heart.
Section Date Time Venue SP-10 Tuesday, March 28 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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Jesus asked His Apostles: “Who do you say I am?” He poses that same question to us today. Modern society tends to label Jesus as just another spiritual teacher who exists to comfort us. This talk explores the historical reality of the Person of Jesus Christ and His true identity as Savior.
Section Date Time Venue SP-11 Tuesday, March 28 7:00-8:30 PM St. Jude the Apostle Registration Closed
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Este año, 2023, marca el 60 aniversario de la Constitución sobre el Sagrado Liturgy (Sacrosantum Concilium). Durante estos 60 años se han llevado a cabo diferentes reformas litúrgicas, que han afectado la forma en que adoramos a Dios. Estas reformas han sido aceptadas, y otras han sido cuestionadas. Continuamos preguntando: “¿Se puede celebrar la misa en latín? ¿Puede el sacerdote dar la espalda al pueblo mientras celebra la misa?”, etc. En esta presentación veremos las reformas litúrgicas históricas desde el Vaticano II hasta el Papa Francisco.
Section Date Time Venue HS-01 Monday, February 27 7:00-8:30 PM St. Rose of Lima Registration Closed
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¿Por qué eres ministro extraordinario de la Sagrada comunión? ¿Por qué lo haces? ¿Qué ves? ¿Que sientes? Platicaremos de la espiritualidad del ministerio y las actitudes ideales para asistir en la distribución del cuerpo de Cristo. Si tienes años en el ministerio o estas interesado en conocerlo, ven, te invito.
Section Date Time Venue HS-02 Tuesday, March 7 7:00-8:30 PM St. Peter Claver Registration Closed
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El Rosario nos invita a una oración más profunda con Jesús al ir recorriendo los misterios de su vida, misión, pasión, muerte y resurrección. Si nunca has rezado un rosario o si rezas uno todos los días, en este taller descubriremos esa profunda relación entre esta oración y la Biblia. La Biblia esta presente en el Rosario y el Rosario es una oración que nos lleva a amar mas la Palabra de Dios.
Section Date Time Venue HS-03 Wednesday, March 15 7:00-8:30 PM Mission Basilica San Buenaventura Registration Closed
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Seguramente hemos escuchado que la Iglesia Católica Romana es Una, Santa, Católica y Apostólica. De hecho, cada vez que rezamos el Credo Niceno, nosotros, como Católicos, profesamos creer en tales Cuatro Marcas de la Iglesia. Esta sesión en particular con el Padre Memo se enfocará en explicar por qué nosotros, como católicos, debemos familiarizarnos con lo que implican las Cuatro Marcas de la Iglesia; y cómo podemos vivir lo que realmente implica para nosotros hoy en días, como siervos discípulos de Cristo.
Section Date Time Venue HS-04 Thursday, March 16 7:00-8:30 PM Sacred Heart Registration Closed
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¿Por qué vamos a misa? Durante estos años de pandemia hubo ocasiones en que nos fue imposible reunirnos para celebrar la Eucaristía. La tecnología nos ayudó a mantenernos en contacto con nuestras comunidades parroquiales, pero ¿es lo mismo ver la misa por Internet que participar presencialmente en la celebración de la Eucaristía? ¿De qué nos perdemos cuando participamos remotamente en la misa dominical? En esta sesión exploraremos con el Diácono Memo los tesoros de nuestra liturgia y la forma en que la liturgia que celebramos en la Tierra nos conecta con la alabanza eterna que Dios recibe de los ángeles y los santos en el Cielo.
Section Date Time Venue HS-05 Tuesday, March 21 7:00-8:30 PM St. Mary Magdalen Church Registration Closed
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Desde la perspectiva de la psicología y la espiritualidad, este taller presenta las caracteristicas de una fe madura y sus implicaciones en el desarrollo del ser humano, el ministerio y la importancia de trabajar en nuestra sanación interior. Se daran algunas pautas para la sanación interior y se hará una oración de sanación interior.
Section Date Time Venue HS-06 Thursday, March 30 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of the Assumption Registration Closed
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Section Date Time Venue HS-07 Thursday, March 30 7:00-8:30 PM Our Lady of Grace Registration Closed
El Diácono Melicio Zamora
está asignado a la parroquia St. Peter Claver en Simi Valley. Es el director de admisiones y evaluación del programa de formación diaconal en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles.