March 23, 2025.   Our journey through the Season of Lent continues with the parable of the fig tree. Jesus teaches the importance of bearing good fruit for the world. Thankfully, God loves us regardless, but what a joy it is to fulfill our purpose rather than just taking up space. Come learn how you can take the blessings you’ve been given and become a blessing to others.

Parish News

St. Patrick's Day Dinner was a sold out success! Thank you Men's Group and the Scouts for putting on such an amazing event.

Pictures and updates coming next week for those that are "lucky!"

Family to Family had the opportunity to serve on Monday and went with the St. Patricks Day theme. Thank you to our awesome Family to Family team!

You can join, too!

Thank you to everyone who came and brought guests to our Lenten Compline service in Kahler Hall. It was a lovely evening. We hope it helped you transition into a meaningful Lent! We raised over $425 for the LA Episcopal Diocese Fire Relief Fund!

"What a wonderful and thoughtful spiritual Compline last night. The acoustics are better in the hall, and the music just lifted me up. Thank you so much. Hugs, Fr Dick Swanson"

Ways to Pray

Sometimes we can benefit from new ideas to keep our prayers meaningful, heartfelt, and engaging with God. God hears us in many ways. This Lent, join us as we discover "Ways to Pray" (Daily Office, Labyrinth, Anglican Rosary, Lectio Divina, etc.)

Tuesdays during Lent 3/11 - 4/8

5:30 pm - Prayer in Side Chapel

6:00 Light Soup Dinner - Community Room

6:45 Class - Ways to Pray

7:45 Compline (spoken)

8:00 Head home

Contact Seminary Intern Drew Darby or visit our website for more details!

Lent Madness!

Who will win the golden halo!? Join us as Fr. Greg Larkin leads this fun “tournament” of the Saints. We will meet Sundays in Lent, at 11:45 am in the Community Room. Here’s how Lent Madness works: on the weekdays of Lent, information is posted at www.lentmadness.org about two different saints. Each pairing remains open for 24 hours as participants read about and then vote to determine which saint moves on to the next round. Fill in your “brackets” and see how you fare! This is a unique opportunity to learn about the Saints and have some light-hearted competition. We will teach you how to participate, and meet up weekly to discuss and learn!

Book Study: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul

Date: THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, March 22

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: in Kahler Hall

RSVP: Please respond to the church office so we can prepare for the number of people attending: 805.643.5033 or office@stpaulsventura.org.

Our Book Read is open to all, even those who are unable to finish the book! Light morning refreshments offered. Please join Rev. Vicki for a St. Paul's Book Read.

Remember to tell your friends, too! Thank you for supporting St. Paul's programs!

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