Attendees to the 2014 SCRC Convention have a choice of a variety ticket options. The Teen Conference and the Children's Program have organized schedule of activities and teachings suitable for each program, while the Regular Weekend and the Unbound Track have a slate of talks that start with the Opening Prayer and Praise and continue over 10 Sessions through the course of the three day Convention.

Regular Weekend attendees choose 1 talk during each of the 10 sessions.

The Unbound Track is a carefully planned and structured track, so registrants will only have a choice of talks on Sunday morning during Session 8. For more information on the Unbound Track please Click Here.

Any talk that is full will be marked "Sold Out" on this page or when you register online. This page is updated in real-time and represents the most up to date information available. Please consult this page before filling out your mailed-in registration. Those registering online will know during the time of registration whether a talk is full and will be placed directly into their talk of choice.

Talks

Friday, August 29, 2014

Opening Session: 10:30am - 11:30am

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Open

Opening Prayer and Praise

Fr. Ismael Robles and Fr. Ben Tran

Fr. Ismael Robles:
Associate Pastor, St. Pius X, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Fr. Ben Tran:
Parochial Vicar, San Antonio Parish, Anaheim Hills, CA

Fr. Ben will lead the congregants in praise and prayer to have an open and welcoming heart toward the Holy Spirit for the duration of the weekend.

Fr. Ismael Robles will offer his unique personal testimony and share the story of his calling to become a priest.

Session 1: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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1A

Healing the Soul, How Prayer Can Heal Our Emotions

Deacon Eddie Ensley, PhD

Deacon Ministries
Savannah Diocese

Our emotions control our thinking, behavior, and actions. They affect our physical bodies too. How do we root out those negative emotions that slowly tear us down. Learn how we can transform our negative emotions into positive ones through the healing power of prayer.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

1B

The Tongue is a Fire

Patti Mansfield

Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

St. James teaches that anyone who can control his speech is a perfect person. Taming the tongue is a lifelong challenge but progress is possible by the power of the Holy Spirit. We will discuss some strategies for using our speech to "impart grace to those who hear us." (cf.Eph.4:29)

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

1C

Reconcilliation Service

Bishop Alex Aclan

Episcopal Vicar for the San Fernando Pastoral Region,
Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Communal reconciliation emphasizes that our sins affect other and our reconciliation is with our community as well as with God. In this hour, you will be nourished by the prayers of others and have the opportunity for brief private confession.

The only other opportunity for confession is on Saturday during the lunch break.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

1D

Deliverance Is a Good Word

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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2A

Healing Through the Sacraments

Margarett Schlientz, Ph.D.

Masters in theology and spirituality
Doctorate in psychiatric nursing
Executive Director, Pope Leo XIII Institute to educate priests and exorcists in US dioceses
New Berlin, WI

Sacramental life is central to the rich heritage of the Church. Yet often we are not adequately aware of their healing. Come and grow in opening yourself to the healing treasures of the sacraments.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

2B

At Your Wit's End? That's Where God Hides

Fr. John Hampsch, CMF

Claretian Teaching Ministry,
Torrance, CA

God's resplendent love is a treasured diamond best displayed against the black velvet of human anguish. Only grace-filled "children of light" are enraptured by God's tender love for them, even in their darkest days of suffering.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

2C

Divine Light Shines Forth Through the Sacred

Fr. George Reynolds

Associate Pastor,
St. Cornelius Parish,
Long Beach, CA

There is a tremendous need for rediscovering and reclaiming the beauty of God's sacredness in our lives. The spiritual wealth and resources in Catholicism have much to offer in this quest. Fr. Reynolds will inspire you through his personal cherishing of Sacred beauty.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

2D

Repentance and Faith: The First Key

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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3A

The Lord is My Light--I Shall Not Be Afraid

Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR

Redemptorist Parish Ministry,
Whittier, CA

"Be not afraid" is one of the most common admonitions in scripture. Throughout the history of the Church, martyrs and others who witness to the faith overcame fear by walking in the light of the Lord. Come and grow in experiencing and living in the Lord's light.

Important Note:
Speaker Change

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

3B

Helpful Steps to Personal Prayer

Msgr. John Esseff

Retired Exorcist,
Diocese of Scranton, PA

Prayer is simple communication with God, yet there is much we need to learn in order to grow in prayer. Msgr. Esseff will share helpful ways to build and strengthen a life of personal prayer.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

3C

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit for the World Today

Bob Canton

National Coordinator,
Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities,
Stockton, CA

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are not just something from the past. They are operative in the world today. Bob will explore and explain the many gifts on the Holy Spirit.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

3D

Freedom in Christ

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Session 4: 9:30am - 10:30am

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4A

Having a Personal Relationship with God

Margarett Schlientz, Ph.D.

Masters in theology and spirituality
Doctorate in psychiatric nursing
Executive Director, Pope Leo XIII Institute to educate priests and exorcists in US dioceses
New Berlin, WI

From the Garden of Eden through the entire scriptures, we see a God who wants to relate personally to those He has created. Dr. Margarett will share tips to help you grow closer to God.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

4B

Pope Francis: A Light to the World

Fr. Jim Nisbet

Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA

A new man stepped into the shoes of the fisherman and the entire world has taken notice. Not a single teaching changed, not a single position reversed, yet it seems that the entire world of people outside the Church is suddenly captivated by this man. It is the gentleness with which he states the truth, the kindness with which he speaks an acts, that is winning the world.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

4C

The Compassionate Heart of God

Fr. Paul Griesgraber

Pastor,
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Reseda, CA
and St. Bridget of Sweden,
Van Nuys, CA

Compassion leads us into the very heart of God. Jesus taught: "Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate." (Luke 6:36) Find out how we can better cooperate with the Holy Spirit to remove our hears of stone.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

4D

Renunciation and Authority

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Session 5: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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5A

Calling on the Power of the Holy Spirit

Fr. Eugenio Cardenas, MSpS

Professor, St. John Seminary, Camarillo, CA

The early Church received power when the Holy Spirit came on Pentecost. We received that same Spirit in Baptism. Come and learn more about calling on the power of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life.

Important Note:
Speaker Change

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

5B

Called to Mission of Light

Fr. Lou Cerulli

Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada

You are a burning dazzling, brilliant light of God. You are called to a mission of radiating Christ's Eucharistic Light. Come experience the reality of living your mission to sustain the Light of the Lord here, now and always.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

5C

Raising Caring Children Today

Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT

Marriage/Family Therapist,
ThrivingFamilies.com
Irvine, CA

Parenting today requires wisdom, knowledge, and resilience. In this talk, you will learn seven effective parenting strategies to raise your children's caring behaviors and improve your family unity. You will also learn how to boost your emotional resilience and become an agent of joy in your family.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

5D

The Power of Forgiveness

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Session 6: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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6A

Growing in Spiritual Maturity

Patti Mansfield

Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

Explore some of the ways to assess your spiritual maturity. Examine your life by asking several key questions. Remember, "We are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head into Christ." (Eph.4:15) A teaching designed for beginners and leaders as well.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

6B

Sounds of Wonder: Praying in Tongues

Deacon Eddie Ensley, PhD

Deacon Ministries
Savannah Diocese

The great saints and spiritual leaders of the Church call us to a wonderful way of praying and singing in the Spirit, richer in many ways than the way we pray in the Spirit. This talk calls us forward to drench our lives and our ministries in prayer.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

6C

What Is the New Evangelization?

Fr. Ed Benioff

Director, Office of New Evangelization,
Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Recent Popes have used the term "new evangelization" to refer to the unique situation that the Catholic Church is in today. We are called to witness our faith to the world. But how? It's a very simple strategy: to show how beautiful our faith is through what the Church has built through centuries

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

6D

Partnering with the Holy Spirit

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Session 7: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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7A

Living Among Saints

Msgr. John Esseff

Retired Exorcist,
Diocese of Scranton, PA

Msgr. Esseff has led a life of both of radical challenges and rich blessings. In his early priesthood, he had been mentored by St. Padre Pio who then became a spiritual father for him. Msgr. Esseff became the spiritual director of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. He will share his personal experiences.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

7B

I Will Give You the Spirit of Truth

Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC

President,
Mary's Mercy Center,
San Bernardino, CA

As children of Light, we must learn to walk and live in truth. The eyes of the world are focused on lies and deceptions, but we must be committed to truth. Are we ready to fully accept God's Word?

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

7C

Mary's Magnificat: A Light Shining in Dark Places

Kay Murdy

Author, Speaker,
togetherwithgodsword.com
Whittier, CA

How do you react when difficulties beset you? Mary responded by joyfully praising God. She sang of God's mercy and faithfulness in the midst of struggles in her time, in times past, and to all generations to come. Can we be as confident in God's transforming reversals in our lives? Mary's vocation is also ours: to shine God's light in dark places.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

7D

Staying Free: The Battle for Our Minds

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Session 8: 8:00am - 9:00am

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8(Mass)

Sunday Morning Liturgy (7:30am)

Main Celebrant: Fr. Ramon Valera

Associate Pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Northridge, CA

Note: Liturgy begins at 7:30am.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

8B

How to Receive and Use the Power of God

Bob Canton

National Coordinator,
Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities,
Stockton, CA

We can use the power of God to change the world around us--to heal the sick, to set the captives free, to proclaim the Gospel, to fight the evil one, to be a disciple of Christ, and to be victorious in this life.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

8C

How to Keep Your Light Burning Bright

Fr. Lou Cerulli

Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada

Many times our natural disposition can lead to frustration with daily life. Even if we have oil in our lamps (the Holy Spirit in our hearts), we need to be sure the fire is still shining through the wick--our demeanor before others. We need to shine as good witnesses of the Lord. How can we keep the flame glowing?

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

8D

The Truth Will Set You Free

Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ

Pastoral Coordinator,
SCRC
Los Angeles, CA

In the Old Testament understanding, properly hearing the word of God only began with the hearing. Then there followed seeking to understand, agreeing with God's word, and acting upon it. Come study how taking God seriously in just this way sets us free.

Session 9: 9:30am - 10:30am

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9A

Friend, Come Up Higher

Patti Mansfield

Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA

When suffering comes into your life in one of its many forms, what do you do? Learn in this teaching how to unite yourself to Jesus, your best friend, and to "come up higher" in His grace and in holiness. "These are the trials through which we triumph by the power of Him who loved us." (Rm 8:37)

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

9B

How God Can Heal Our Relationships

Deacon Eddie Ensley, PhD

Deacon Ministries
Savannah Diocese

Healthy relationships are central to a healthy life. When relationships are broken, our lives can be thrown off balance in many ways. But with forgiveness and the help of the Spirit, relationships can be restored and healed. Deacon Eddie will include guided meditation and prayer for healing of relationships.

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

9C

Heaven: The Promise of Jesus

Dominic Berardino

President, SCRC
Burbank, CA

"In my Father's house there are many dwelling places...I am going to prepare a place for you" (Jn 14:2). Are you looking forward to heaven? Learn how this joy-filled promise of Jesus can even help us rise above earthly hardships.

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

9D

The Father's Blessing

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track

Session 10: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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10A

Bringing Light to a Darkened World

Msgr. John Esseff

Retired Exorcist,
Diocese of Scranton, PA

The world we live in is becoming ever increasingly anti-God. The battle line between good and evil is often right in front of us. We are called to be victorious in Christ and to bring clarity and light to this darkened world. But how?

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 201

10B

Healing the Whole Person

Dr. Cynthia Hunt, MD

Internal Medicine,
Psychiatry, and Pediatrics.
Healing and Deliverance
Ministry, Monterey, CA

God is our Perfect Healer. Come and explore the various ways God reaches out to heal us and make us whole.

(Speaker Change)

Hall A (Gold-Drapes)

10C

Wisdom: The Very Voice of God

Fr. Jim Nisbet

Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA

Wisdom is within God, but is available to anyone who is willing to let it shine through. Wisdom is the quality that makes truth acceptable and renders knowledge useful. Augustine states: "Wisdom without knowledge is useless, but knowledge without wisdom is dangerous."

Conv. Ctr. Rm. 204

10D

Ministering Prayer

Neal, Janet and Matthew Lozano

Part of the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Track