New Movie by Catholic Author: "The Principle"

"The Principle" is a new movie with a planned release in theaters across the USA in Spring 2014.  Catholic author, Dr. Robert Sugenis says that it is a message of hope for the human race and that this movie will be one of the most astounding you will ever see.  Ultimate questions about our place in the universe are addressed by the leading cosmologists in the world.  View the movie trailer here:  http://www.theprinciplemovie.com

Mass, Confession & Benediction Schedule

Date	Day	Time			Calendar	Intention
1-Dec	SUN	10 am	C		1st Sunday of Advent	Nellie Urick (D)
8-Dec	SUN	10 am	C	B	Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Henry Raab (D)
15-Dec	SUN	10 am			3rd Sunday of Advent	William Whelan (D)
22-Dec	SUN	10 am	C		4th Sunday of Advent	Nancy Braunger (D)
25-Dec	WED	10 am	C		Nativity of Our Lord
29-Dec	SUN	10 am	C		Sunday in the Octave of Christmas	Dorothy Zak (D)
1-Jan	WED	10 am	C		Circumcision of Our Lord
5-Jan	SUN	10 am			Most Holy Name of Jesus	Emily Raab (L)
"C" = Confessions available before Mass
"B" = Benediction immediately following Mass

Dedication of the Grotto of the Immaculate Conception and Memorial for the Unborn

The Grotto of the Immaculate Conception and Memorial for the Unborn will be dedicated and blessed by Fr. Preston Passos on Sunday December 8th (The Feast of the Immaculate Conception) at 12:30 pm at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel on Ventura Boulevard. The dedication and blessing will be followed by a reception. The Grotto is a gift from the Adolfo Camarillo Knights of Columbus Council #5272 with the assistance of a number of donors in honor of the Centenary of the Chapel. If you have any questions, please contact Grand Knight Brendan Purdy at 805-419-5766.

Latin Mass Community Sponsors a Pro-Life Epiphany Family Dance

The Extraordinary Form community of St. Mary Magdalen presents... a fundraiser for Life Centers of Ventura County:  An Epiphany Family Dance!  Sat. Jan 4th, at 7:30 pm. St. Mary Magdalen Parish Hall, corner of Las Posas and Crestview in Camarillo.  Suggested donation of $5/person or $15/family (donations can be made via paypal at www.vclifecenters.com/donate.html, or by cash or check at the door).  Bring a dessert to share, as well as a baby gift for Life Centers (newborn layettes, blankets, diapers, wipes, formula).  Children have the opportunity to participate in an Epiphany procession led by the 3 wisemen, bearing their gifts to the Christ child. Followed by dancing, led (with some instruction) by D.J. Leo Raab. Folk, country, swing, waltz, foxtrot and more!  Festive semi-formal dress encouraged! Kindly observe the norms of Christian modesty.  Space is limited, please RSVP to epiphanydance2014@gmail.com, or call 805-415-3795.  Click here for Info Flyer

New Weekday Traditional Latin Mass in Arroyo Grande

Daily Weekday (Mon-Fri) Traditional Latin Mass at Noon
Said by Fr. Christopher Dietz, OFM Conv.
Saint Joseph of Cupertino Friary
1350 Dale Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
(805) 489-1012  

This is in addition to the every Sunday TLM at 12:30 p.m.
Said by Fr. Michael Bell
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
800 Bello St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-2219  

New Video on the Norbertine Cloister in Tehachapi

KNXT-TV, the Fresno Diocese Catholic Television Station (Channels 38/49) recently completed a 25-minute video update on their community titled "A Blessing for the Sisters", produced by Colin Dougherty, General Manager, including footage from their house blessing mentioned above, which was officiated by Rev. Eugene J. Hayes, O. Praem., Abbot of St. Michael's Abbey. The program streamed on KNXT-TV, and is now posted on YouTube (click here) 

Cardinal assures Una Voce that Pope won't touch Traditional Mass status

The General Assembly of the International Una Voce Federation (FIUV) was held in Rome in the past few days - and they got an uplifting visit from Cardinal Castrillón:  The former prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy has told a traditionalist group that Pope Francis has no intention of restricting access to the Extraordinary Form of the Latin liturgy.  “I met Pope Francis very recently and he told me that he has no problem with the old rite, and neither does he have any problem with lay groups and associations like yours that promote it,” Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos told members of Una Voce International (FIUV), who were in Rome for a general assembly.  (Read more at Rorate Caeli...) 

Parish Photo Directory

Family Participation

Don't forget to sign up for your portrait appointment for the new Parish Photo Directory!  (Sign up on-line here).  St. Mary Magdalen is working with Lifetouch Photography to produce a new Parish Directory and we are excited to offer you the opportunity to be part of it! We encourage all St. Mary Magdalen parishioners to participate!  Pictures will be taken in the Chapel Museum on Ventura Blvd. for two weeks in November, December and January.

Each family, couple, or single person having their portrait taken for the directory will receive a Complimentary 8x10 portrait plus a free copy of the new Parish Directory when it is published in the spring. You may purchase additional pictures at the time of your portrait sitting and Lifetouch has assured us that there will be NO pressure to buy anything unless you wish to. Since we are all concerned about our privacy, only your name is included in the directory NO personal information will be published.

Ultrasound Machine Blessing by Fr. Preston Passos

Ventura County Life Centers invites you to celebrate the arrival of their brand new state-of-the-art Ultrasound machine! Come tour the new facility, view the new machine and visit with other pro-life supporters!  Help them thank the Knights of Columbus who so generously raised the funds to buy this machine. Fr. Preston from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camarillo will come and perform the blessing of the machine. Light refreshments will be served.  Please come & invite your friends! Sunday, Nov. 17th at 1:30pm at Life Centers 60 North A Street, Oxnard.

Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass

Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass

The Latin Mass Choir of St. Mary Magdalen was invited to sing at the Adolfo Camarillo Council (#5272) Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass in honor of their deceased Council members. Each year in November, the month dedicated to All Souls, the Knights remember their brothers in a requiem Mass.  Father Preston Passos, using the original high altar, sung the Ordinary Form of the Mass, ad orientem in Latin. During Mass, the names of 156 members were solemnly read (view list).  Among them was Mathias A. Raab, Jr., founding member of Ventura County Life Centers.  So it was quite an honor for his son, granddaughter & grandson-in-law to be singing at this Mass!