Bishop Thomas Curry and the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, Ventura County Region, invite one and all to its Annual "Partners in Service" awards dinner on Saturday, January 26^th, at the Westlake Inn, Provence Room, 31943 Agoura Road in Westlake Village. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Silent Auction and No Host Refreshments. A gourmet dinner follows  at  7:00  p.m. 

Our parish is participating in this event that will recognize a parishioner who has contributed his/her faithful service to the parish and to the local community, especially to the poor and to those with special needs.  All proceeds will be used locally in the many Catholic Charities programs which includes Adeste (child-care), Oasis (elderly care), and the local community service centers which work with the poorest of the poor.

Tickets are $75.00 each. If you would enjoy attending or would like to make a contribution, please call 805-484-9831. There is a special need for auction items.  Chairman of the evening is Gloria Freidrich Reed.

Parishioners throughout Ventura County being honored will receive a special award signed by the Cardinal Archbishop and will have their picture taken with Bishop Curry.

St. John's College Seminary in Camarillo has opened its doors to lay men and women who are interested in taking theology courses. This program is designed for those who are involved in some form of ministry in the near future. This is an undergraduate program; the theology courses taken are the same as those taken by college seminarians as part of their program for studies.
Applications are being accepted for the spring semester. Classes begin January 14, 2002. Contact Edward Meany at 805-482-2084, ext. 2084 for more information.