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Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. On Wednesday, December 7th, confessions will be heard from 4-4:45pm, with our Vigil Mass at 5pm. Masses on Thursday, December 8th will be at 7:30am, 12(noon) and 7pm (Bi-lingual).
Upcoming Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Sessions
Middle School Youth Ministry Monday, December 5th from 7-8:30pm
Confirmation, Year Two Session Wednesday, December 7th from 7-8:30pm in the Youth Center
RCIA Session Sunday, December 11th starting with a Session at 10:30am Mass followed by Mass at noon
Elementary Faith Formation Sessions Sunday, December 18th at 8am, 9:15am or 11:15am.
Confirmation, Year One Session Sunday, December 18th from 5pm Mass to 8pm in the Youth Center
Middle School Youth Ministry Monday, December 19th from 7-8:30pm in the Youth Center
Confirmation, Year Two Session Wednesday, December 21st 7-8:30pm in the Youth Center
Please note the following Sacrament of Reconciliation times during this season of Advent.
The following is the Communal Penance Services at our Ventura County neighbor churches:
St. Julie’s, Newbury Park Wednesday, November 30, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Holy Cross, Moorpark Monday, December 5, 2022 7:00 p.m.
St. Paschal, Thousand Oaks Tuesday, December 13, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Padre Serra, Camarillo Wednesday, December 14, 2022 7:00 p.m.
St. Max, Westlake Village Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Our Advent Wreath
The second candle, also purple, represents faith. It is called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. The third candle is pink and symbolizes joy. It is called the “Shepard's Candle,” and is pink because rose is a liturgical color for joy.
MASS AND RECONCILIATION
5:00pm and 7:00pm Spanish
SUNDAY MASSES:
8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 Noon and 5:00pm
DAILY MASS:
7:30am Monday thru Saturday
From 8:00 am until 7:00 pm Monday through Friday,
the church is open for Eucharistic Adoration or private prayer time.
CONFESSIONS:
3-4:30pm Saturday in the church
Flocknotes
Photo Albums
Fr. Mike and Fr. Riz
Jubilee Year Opening Celebration
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
Deacon Melecio and Fr. Riz
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry and Confirmation
2022 Kindergarten Graduating Class
Filipino Catholic Community Group
Celebrating Vow Renewals
Fr. Mike
Fr. Riz J. Carranza, Pastor
Christmas Eve 2017. St. Nicholas kneels before the Child Jesus
Guadalupe Fiesta 12/12/2016
Our parishioners venerating Our Lady of Fatima, September 24, 2017
The altar
The facade
St. Peter Claver Preschool and Kindergarten
OFFICE HOURS
Please call (805) 526-6499 or
Email [email protected]
Faith Formation:
Please call (805) 526-0680 or
Email [email protected]
Youth Ministry:
Please call (805) 526-0680
Email [email protected]
SECURE ONLINE GIVING
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LET US TAKE A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON THIS COMING WEEKEND'S READINGS
December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent
Strengthen the hands that are feeble,
make firm the knees that are weak,
say to those whose hearts are frightened:
Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God,
he comes with vindication;
with divine recompense
he comes to save you.
Isaiah 35: 3-4
Be patient, brothers and sisters,
until the coming of the Lord.
See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth,
being patient with it
until it receives the early and the late rains.
You too must be patient.
Make your hearts firm,
because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
James 5:7-8
"Go and tell John what you hear and see:
the blind regain their sight,
the lame walk,
lepers are cleansed,
the deaf hear,
the dead are raised,
and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them
Matthew 11:4-5
THOUGHTS FROM FATHER RIZ
New Years' Message
Posted in Thoughts from Fr. Riz on 01/07/22
Dear People of God, Happy and Blessed New Year to you all! On behalf ... Read More »
Message from Fr. Riz
Posted in Thoughts from Fr. Riz on 10/22/21
Dear People of God,
We are in a very privileged time, it is Jubilee ... Read More »
Message from Fr. Riz
Posted in Thoughts from Fr. Riz on 08/19/21
My dear parishioners, Currently, the cases of people getting sick of covid-19 are increasing ... Read More »
Where is God in this? THOUGHTS FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
Are You Ready?
Posted in Where is God in this? on 12/05/22
60 Confirmation, Year One high schoolers, me, and Deacon Melecio. That’s how I spent ... Read More »
Jedi = Disciple
Posted in Where is God in this? on 11/28/22
May the force be with you! Yes, during my ten days of COVID quarantine ... Read More »
A King Who Loves You
Posted in Where is God in this? on 11/14/22
Work. School. Making breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Homework. Laundry. Kids sports. Dance or ... Read More »
DID YOU KNOW - California Act Protects Children Online
Did You Know?
California act protects children online - The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which was signed into law in September, requires companies to assess potential harm in how they use data from children (defined as any user under 18) in new services or features, and to enact plans to reduce risk. Companies are also banned from using minors’ information in “materially detrimental” ways, such as routing searches for weight loss to photos of supermodels, and from collecting, sharing, or selling a minor’s personal information by default. For more information about this new law, read “California takes child protection seriously with new online law” on AngelusNews.com.
¿Sabia Que?
SAINT PETER CLAVER STAFF
- Rev. Fr. Riz J. Carranza, Pastor
- Rev. Fr. Michael Sezzi, Associate Pastor
- Rev. Mr. Brian Clements, Permanent Deacon - Retired
- Rev. Mr. Melecio Zamora, Permanent Deacon & Facilities Manager
- Mrs. Teresa Donnelly, Parish Business Manager & Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Debbie Ford, Parish Administrative Assistant
- Ms. Laura Diaz, Faith Formation Director
- Mrs. Kristine Hellinger, Parish Secretary of Communications
DAILY READINGS
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 4, 2022
- Sunday: Is 11:1-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 / Rom 15:4-9 / Mt 3:1-12
- Monday: Is 35:1-10 / Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 / Lk 5:17-26
- Tuesday: Is 40:1-11 / Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13 / Mt 18:12-14
- Wednesday: Is 40:25-31 / Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 / Mt 11:28-30
- Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 / Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 / Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 / Lk 1:26-38
- Friday: Is 48:17-19 / Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 / Mt 11:16-19
- Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 / Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 / Mt 17:9a, 10-13
- Next Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10 / Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 / Jas 5:7-10 / Mt 11:2-11