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Welcome to Santa Clara!

Santa Clara Parish, Oxnard is part of the Santa Barbara Pastoral Region within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Since 1885, Santa Clara Parish has been a central part of the establishment and growth of Oxnard from a small agricultural township to a major Central Coast city. Many of our parishioners go four or five generation back, and there is deep appreciation for the history of our parish as well excitement as we write the chapter of history for our parish community.

If you are a new parishioner, or want to formally join our parish, I would ask you to please scroll down and complete an on-line registration form. On this page, you will also find information about tithing and obtaining giving envelopes. Please help us by registering and becoming an active member of the parish.

I want to personally welcome you to our website and hope that we will soon meet in person.

Blessings of Peace and Good Health,

Father John W. Love
Pastor

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La Parroquia de Santa Clara, Oxnard es parte de la Región Pastoral de Santa Bárbara dentro de la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Desde 1885, la Parroquia de Santa Clara ha sido una parte central del establecimiento y crecimiento de Oxnard de un pequeño municipio agrícola a una importante ciudad de la Costa Central. Muchos de nuestros feligreses se remontan a cuatro o cinco generaciones atrás, y hay un profundo aprecio por la historia de nuestra parroquia, así como entusiasmo al escribir el capítulo de la historia de nuestra comunidad parroquial.

Si es un nuevo feligrés o desea unirse formalmente a nuestra parroquia, le pido que se desplace hacia abajo y complete un formulario de registro en línea. En esta página, también encontrará información sobre el diezmo y la obtención de sobres para donaciones. Ayúdenos a ayudarlo registrándose y convirtiéndose en un miembro activo de la parroquia.

Quiero darle personalmente la bienvenida a nuestro sitio web y espero que pronto nos encontremos en persona.

Bendiciones de Paz y Buena Salud,

Padre John W. Amor
Pastor
ON LINE PARISH REGISTRATION
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- Why Register?
  
  A Catholic parish is the most important basic structural element of our Catholic Church. The parish is where lay people continue the mission of Jesus Christ through evangelization to our members and the community. At Santa Clara parish and chapel, we publicly express our faith, joining together with others to give proof of our communion with God and with one another.
  
  There are many reasons to register. The most important reason is that you desire a sense of belonging in your church community. By registering, you make a commitment to practice your faith and belong. This commitment should be a high priority in your life. You should be willing to give of your time, talent and treasure to your church community.
  
  OTHER BENEFITS OF REGISTERING IN OUR PARISH
  
  provides proof letters for Godparents, Sponsors for confirmation, or immigration letters.
  
  provides priority for admittance to Santa Clara Elementary parish school.
  
  allows a lower rate for wedding and quinceanera donations.
  
  entitles you to receive parish mailings, keep informed about events, changes and special announcements.
  
  provides the parish staff basic information to best serve your pastoral needs.
  
  In addition to registering using the form below, please also take a moment and sign up on Flocknote, which is our parish and chapel communication portal. This portal is secure, and we will not share your contact information with outside parties.
  
  Thanks very much and welcome aboard!
  
  With special thanks to Holy Family Parish, Glendale, CA
- What is Tithing?
  
  Tithing is the practice - established in the Old Testament - of returning 10% of your blessings to God. Originally the tithe was given to the temple or the church in the form of produce or livestock (las primicias), since this really was the only income that the people had. As our society shifted from a barter-based system of trade to a monetary exchange system, the tithe began to be paid in currency. Whether one gave monetary income or profit from the fields was really not as important as it was for the believer to understand that the tithe was what was owed to God.
  
  Tithing is such a great sacrifice? Are there any real benefits?
  
  “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return to measured out to you.” Luke 6:38
  
  How to think about parish tithing...
  
  In prayer, take a hard look at your spending and plan to make God first in your budget. you will quickly begin to realize the difference between what you need and what you want.
  
  Eliminate the endless clutter of material wants from your life and start to more fully appreciate the many blessings that you already have.
  
  Realize that commercialism works to convince us that we never have enough of the right things, even though God has already blessed us with all that we need.
  
  Is there a simple way to know if I am truly tithing, without doing all the math? .
  
  Take your pre-tax income.
  
  Round it to the nearest thousand.
  
  Then take off the last three zeros. For example, a person making $40,000 annually would take off the last three zeros and be left with $40.
  
  This is the amount you should be giving every week, if you are giving 5% back to God through your parish.
  
  “Then he said to the crowd, ‘Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.’” - Luke 12:15