Gerry and I moved to Ventura in July 1984. We were warmly welcomed to the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish by Msgr. Mulcahy and quickly signed the kids up for Sunday School. That was actually our first opportunity to get involved, as I volunteered to be a Sunday School teacher. Our three children, Marcellla, Joseph and Jason all attended OLA school as well as St. Bonaventure High School. We volunteered in many ways throughout that time from Room parents, Class Mom and Fall Festival Food chair at the school to music ministry, lectoring and church environment for the Parish. Two and a half years ago our blessings were increased with the birth of our grandson, Nathan. He lives in Oxnard with Marcella and her husband, David. Both Joseph and Jason continue to live locally after graduating from college. A year ago Gerry retired after 30 years in the fire service as a Fire Captain for the City of Glendale. God has been so good to us that we feel strongly how important it is to give back. Sharing our talents is SO easy! We always receive back so much more than we could ever give. Every day we thank God for our many blessings; sharing our time, talent and treasure is an almost effortless way to express that thanks.