Religion Briefs

Mass Schedule at St. Anthony’s * St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard will celebrate Mass at 5:15 p.m. today. The sacrament of penance will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Mass will be said at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Spanish-language Mass will be said at 12 and 1:30 p.m.

The church is at 2511 South C St. For more information, call 486-7301.

Week of Activities at All Saints

* All Saints Episcopal Church of Oxnard will have a week of activities, beginning with a “Bread of Life” dinner in the parish hall at 5:30 p.m. today.

On Sunday, there will be worship services at 8 and 11 a.m. A Spanish-language worship service will be held at 9:30 a.m.

Christian-education classes on Sunday will include a 9:30 a.m. adult lectionary Bible study led by the Rev. Warren V. Porter and a 10:30 a.m. session for children.

A Christian Spirituality meeting will be held in the parish hall at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.

There will be a Holy Eucharist and healing service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

A Bible class will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

The church is at 144 South C St.

Message on ‘Magic of Believing’

* Unity Center Church will hold a worship service at the Old Meadows Park community room in Thousand Oaks at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Irma Oestmann will deliver the message “Magic of Believing.”

The center is at 1600 Marview Drive. For more information, call 517-1210.

Service Planned at Goebel Center

* Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will have a worship service at the Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks at 10 a.m. Sunday.

The center is at 1385 E. Janss Road. For more information, call 492-8751.

Christian Fellowship Celebration

* Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Thousand Oaks will have its Sunday celebration at 10:05 a.m. Pastor Phil Robillard will teach “Lessons for the Life of Gideon.” Nursery and Sunday school are provided; high school and college-age worshipers stay for the service.

The church, which has a casual atmosphere, is at 480 W. Gainesborough Road. For more information, call 379-0237.

Sermon on ‘Finding New Meaning’

* First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard will hold a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor James K. Bain Jr. will deliver the sermon “Finding New Meaning,” based on Matthew 28:16-20.

Church school for adults will be held at 9 a.m., and church school for children and youths will be held during the worship service.

Child care is available during the service.

The church is at 850 Ivywood Drive. For more information, call 983-0204.

Church to Present Children’s Play

* St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard will present a children’s play titled “The Believer’s Millennium Day Parade” during the service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. No Sunday School classes for children will be held so that they may participate in the play and celebrate the birth, life and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Japanese ministry will worship at 2 p.m.

The church is at 1800 South C St. For more information, call 487-2711.

Handicapables Plan Day of Events

* West Ventura County Handicapables will offer a day of spiritual and social enrichment for all physically disabled people at Sacred Heart Church in Ventura at 11 a.m. May 27, followed by a luncheon and entertainment.

People of all faiths are welcome and there is no charge.

The church is at 10800 Henderson Road. For more information, call 452-4050.

Teacher to Discuss Gospel of Mark

* Gregory Riley, a professor at Claremont School of Theology, will speak at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park at 7 p.m. May 31.

His talk is titled “The Gospel of Mark” and will focus on Christian origins.

The church is at 1360 S. Wendy Drive. For more information, call 498-6910.

Speaker at Love International

* David Cannistraoi, co-pastor of Evangel Christian Fellowship in San Jose, will speak at Love International Outreach Fellowship in Ventura at 7 p.m. May 31 and June 1.

The church is at 1711 Wood Place. For more information, call 644-9900.

Training in Prison Fellowship

* Sonrise Christian Fellowship in Simi Valley will offer accelerated training in prison fellowship on June 2, 3, 9 and 10. Prison fellowship is a ministry to inmates, ex-prisoners and their families.

The cost is $7 per weekend per person to cover lunch and snacks.

The public is invited to attend this interdenominational training. For more information, call Tom Gustafson at 376-2889.

‘Late Nite Catechism’ Comedy Play

* St. Paschal Baylon Women’s Club of Thousand Oaks will present the comedy “Late Nite Catechism” starring Maripat Donovan, the play’s co-author, during a fund-raising performance at 8 p.m. June 3 in Thomas Aquinas Hall. Tickets cost $30 per person, and funds will benefit Women’s Club charitable projects.

The church is at 155 E. Janss Road. For more information, call 496-3612 or 529-0977.

Church to Hold Homecoming

* Oxnard First Baptist Church will have a homecoming for former ministers, missionaries and members during its centennial celebration weekend, beginning with a picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 and continuing at worship services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. June 4.

The church is at 936 W. 5th St. For more information, call 483-2205.

Discussion on Fathers’ Roles

* Our Lady of Assumption Church in Ventura will present a discussion on “Fathers, Pregnant Dads” at 7 p.m. June 7 in Hurley Hall. Marriage and family therapy intern Linda Montoya will lead the discussion and focus on God’s purpose, plan and power to equip men for leadership in their children’s lives.

The public is invited and there is no charge. The church is at 3175 Telegraph Road. For more information, call Sister Teresita Keliher at 289-3499.

Continental Singers to Perform

* The Continental Singers “Testify to Truth” tour will continue at the South Coast Fellowship Faith Center of Ventura at 7 p.m. June 16. The group of 25 vocalists and a 25-piece brass band will perform high-energy music with choreography and personal testimony.

Admission is free. The church is at 4050 Market St. For more information, call 658-7646, Ext. 7.

Race Unity Celebration Planned

* The Ventura County Race Unity Celebration, a festive gathering to build bridges of friendship and understanding, will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. June 17 at Constitution Park in Camarillo.

The free event is open to the public and will feature Grammy Award winner K.C. Porter, a 50-member gospel choir, singer Walter Heath, Mexican quintet La Barca and the Polynesian dance troupe Ports of Paradise.

Those attending should bring folding chairs, sunscreen and a picnic lunch. The event is sponsored by 14 communities of the Bahai faith in Ventura County and western Los Angeles County.

The park is at 600 Carmen Drive.

Exploring Vocations in the Church

* Young people who belong to Region II of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America can explore a variety of church vocations at the ninth annual Invitation to Service at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks from Aug. 3 through 5.

Young people from high school to college age will learn about the roles of pastors, missionaries, associates in ministry, diaconal ministers, music ministers and youth ministers during the event, which will feature special music, small group interaction, recreation, devotionals and Bible study.

The cost for the program is $105. For more information, call Linda LeBlanc at 493-3936.

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