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Attendees to the 2016 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 Christ Triumphant 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 Christ Triumphant Track focuses on issues of Exorcism, Deliverance and Spirits of the Deceased, presented by experts in those areas. People choosing that ticket may choose from the selection of Regular Weekend tickets as well.. For more information on the Christ Triumphant please Click Here.

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Talks

Friday, September 2, 2016
Convention Opening: 10:30am - 11:30am
Arena
0pen

Opening Prayer & Praise
Talk with Fr. Juan Cano
Associate Pastor, Our Lady of Grace,
Encino, CA
Fr. Juan Cano will open the Convention by welcoming the Holy Spirit into the minds and hearts of the assembly in order to to inspire them throughout the weekend. Fr. Juan will share his moving personal testimonial as well as lead the congregation in music and song.



Session 1: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arena
1A

Jesus Christ is the Face of the Father's Mercy
Talk with Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv
Prison Ministry,
Exorcist for the Diocese of Monterey, CA
Jesus Christ is the perfect revelation of the Father. Come and enter more deeply into the knowledge of the mercy of God.
Room 201
1B

The Healing Power of Baptism
Talk with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada
Tremendous power resides in the graces of our baptismal commitment, including "the power to live and acts under the promptings of the Holy Spirit through the gifts of the Holy Spirit" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1266). Come celebrate the rich blessings of our Baptism.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
1C

Reconciliation Service
Talk with Bishop Alex Aclan
Episcopal Vicar for the San Fernando Pastoral Region,
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Communal reconciliation emphasizes that our sins affect others and our reconciliation is with the community as well as with God. In this hour, you will be nourished by the prayers of others, and have the opportunity for a brief private confession.
The only other scheduled confession time is during Saturday lunch in Hall A.
Room 203
1D

Lord, Help Me to Cope!
Talk with Mary Velasquez
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist,
Montrose, CA
With the help of God's grace, one can endure and rise above life's troubles and hardships. We Maria will incorporate principles of emotional/psychological well-being to help us cooperate with God's grace in the midst of our struggles.
Room 204
1S

Lessons I Have Learned Since Becoming an Exorcist
Talk with Fr. Gary Thomas
Principal subject of the book and major motion picture, "The Rite".
Exorcist for the Diocese of San Jose, CA
The enemy tries to lead us astray and hides behind many disguises. Fr. Gary provides insights into the many faces of Satan in the cosmic battle between God and Satan over us.
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arena
2A

Go Out and Find the Meaning of Mercy
Talk with Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC
President,
Mary's Mercy Center,
San Bernardino, CA
Jesus spoke of mercy in Matt 9:13. Mercy is the result of an understanding between the Lord and ourselves. It is mostly an anointing of the divine, but it ministers both to the giver and the receiver and leaves us thirsting for more.
Room 201
2B

Spreading the Fire through Transformation
Talk with Andres Arango
Council Member,
Vatican based ICCRS & President,
US Hispanic Renewal
One of the best ways for the Charismatic Renewal to spread is through our own transformation. This talk will help us reflect on how, by keeping the flame of God's love in our lives, we become living witnesses and authentic missionaries in the transforming power of God.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
2C

Give God Praise
Talk with Fr. Ben Tran
Parochial Vicar,
St. Anne Parish,
Seal Beach, CA
Fr. Ben will give us an experiential workshop, blending a time of praise and worship with teaching the way of praise. Come, draw closer to God who dwells in the praises of His people (Ps. 22:3).
Room 203
2D

My Encounter with the Holy Spirit
Talk with Fr. Dan Wilder
Parochial Vicar,
Holy Spirit Parish,
Fountain Valley, CA
Come hear the riveting testimony of Fr. Dan, sharing how his involvement in Charismatic Renewal has taken him around the world, ministering to people through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Room 204
2S

Healing and Protection of Your Family from Dark Influences
Talk with Dr. Cynthia Hunt, MD
Internal Medicine,
Psychiatry, and Pediatrics.
Healing and Deliverance
Ministry, Monterey, CA
Dr. Hunt will discuss the topic of family dysfunction. She will approach understanding and ministering to families from psychological, social, and spiritual perspectives.
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arena
3A

Purgatory: Reduced to Love
Talk with Dominic Berardino
President, SCRC
Burbank, CA
Love alone purifies. Love alone unites. God is always at work in us pouring His love into us. As we let Him, all that is opposed to love is removed, until anything but love remains, and we are ready to enter His presence.
Speaker Change: Due to serious health reasons, Fr. Doug Lorig will be replaced by Dominic Berardino. Dominic and Fr. Doug collaborated in developing the outline for this talk, and Dominic has been researching and teaching on these subjects for over four decades.
Room 201
3B

Family Tree Healing
Talk with Fr. Robert Sears, S.J.
Past President of ACTheals,
Chicago, IL
God created our human family, and entered into a human family to bring us to redemption. Jesus' redemptive death and resurrection heals the suffering, illness and death that resulted from sin. Learn how Jesus' and Mary's intercession helps us experience that healing in our families today.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
3C

Advancing in the Mission of Charismatic Renewal
Talk with Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD
Director,
Catholic Center of Charismatic Renewal,
San Antonio, TX
What is the Holy Spirit saying to Charismatic Renewal about our mission through Pope Francis, as well as the international and national leadership for Catholic Charismatic Renewal? Fr. Bob will share his reflections on Charismatic Renewal from his book, Celebrating a Charismatic Jubilee.
Room 203
3D

Choosing to Live in the Living Hope
Talk with Josi Greeley
Bible Study Teacher,
Seal Beach, CA
When we choose day by day, regardless of our circumstances, to live in the Living Hope, we will find ourselves in the love, peace and joy of God. And one day we will find our heart in His heart, as one heart beating.
Room 204
3S

Resisting the Evil One
Talk with Fr. Jeffrey Grob, JCD
Judicial Vicar, Vicar for Canonical Affairs, Exorcist
Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois
Who exactly is the Devil? Why does he appeal to so many? What makes him apparently powerful? Come and get a better understanding of the darkness already defeated by the Lord.
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Session 4: 9:30am - 10:30am
Arena
4A

The Joy of the Lord is My Strength
Talk with Fr. Eugenio Cardenas
Professor, St. John Seminary, Camarillo, CA
If the Renewal in the Holy Spirit is a "current of grace" as the Holy Father Francis told us, are we a current of the joy that comes out of the Gospel on behalf of the Church and of the whole world?
Room 201
4B

Jesus is Lord! - Charismatic Seminar, Part 1
Talk with Fr. Charles Lueras, CRIC
Charismatic Ministry,
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish,
Overgaard, AZ
Jesus Christ lives today and desires to make us fully alive! Find out why a personal relationship with Jesus is a priority that no one should neglect.
Recommended for Newcomers
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
4C

I Will Come to You in the Silence: The Language of God
Talk with Fr. Bob Garon
Pastor,
St. Didacus,
Sylmar, CA
We tell God everything we think he should hear or that we want him to hear. When do we listen? This presentation is about an essential part of our prayer life, the time in silence, listening to the Lord.
Room 203
4D

Giving Your Faith a Tune Up: Works of Mercy
Talk with Fr. Ramon Valera
Pastor,
St. John Baptiste De La Salle
Granada Hills, CA
This Jubilee Year of Mercy challenges us to fine tune what we profess by living and practicing the works of mercy, both corporal and spiritual. This talk will give practical points for a tune up.
Room 204
4S

Four Ordinary Means of Protection from Satan for Catholics
Talk with Fr. Gary Thomas
Principal subject of the book and major motion picture, "The Rite".
Exorcist for the Diocese of San Jose, CA
Fr. Gary discusses the spiritual arsenal that is at our disposal for spiritual protection which Catholics often forget. Jesus does not call us to FEAR the devil. We are told: "Resist the devil."
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Session 5: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arena
5A

My Soul Proclaims...My Spirit Rejoices
Talk with Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD
Director,
Catholic Center of Charismatic Renewal,
San Antonio, TX
Mary, as a woman of praise, and united with the Holy Spirit, teaches us a lifestyle in union with the Holy Spirit for transformation, empowered ministry, and building community.
Room 201
5B

The Holy Spirit and Power! Charismatic Seminar Part 2
Talk with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada
In recent decades over 150 million Catholics world-wide have been impacted by one of the greatest moves of the Holy Spirit in history. Come with a prayerfully prepared heart to implore Jesus for a fuller Baptism-immersion in the Holy Spirit.
Recommended for Newcomers
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
5C

Lord, Show Us the Way to Victory
Talk with Bob Canton
National Coordinator,
Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities,
Stockton, CA
It is God's will for us to be victorious in our lives. St. Paul says in Rom 8:37, "In all these things, we conquer overwhelmingly through Him who loves us." What are the ways for us to achieve this victory in His Name?
Room 203
5D

Music Ministry Workshop: The Pews Are Alive!
Mike & Suzie Wooldridge
Talk with Mike & Suzie  Wooldridge
Mike: Music Director,
St. Finbar,
Burbank, CA

Suzie: Liturgist, St. Kateri,
Santa Clarita, CA
Vatican II calls for the full, conscious and active participation of all in liturgical celebrations. This workshop will experientially address the spiritual role of music ministry in fully engaging the assembly at Sunday Mass.
Room 204
5S

Ministry to the Deceased: A Mission of Mercy- Part 1
Talk with Dominic Berardino
President, SCRC
Burbank, CA
Is it possible that some souls do their purgatory on earth, tied to a place of sin or grief or something they cannot let go of? Dominic will share some extraordinary experiences with such "poor souls".
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Speaker Change: Due to serious health reasons, Fr. Doug Lorig will be replaced by Dominic Berardino. Dominic and Fr. Doug collaborated in developing the outline for this talk, and Dominic has been researching and teaching on these subjects for over four decades.
Session 6: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arena
6A

Mega Healing Service
Fr. Mike Barry, Dr. Elizabeth Kim, Fr. Ismael Robles - Music Led by Donna Lee and Gretchen Harris
The most comprehensive Healing Service ever held at an SCRC Convention. Experience the Healing Touch of Jesus at this 2 1/2 hour service (no break). Prayer ministry teams and laying on of hands available.
Prayer for:
-Inner Healing
-Physical Healing
-Removing Obstacles to Healing
-Healing of Relationships
-Spiritual Healing
This Service last until 4:30pm.
Room 201
6B

A Gracious and Merciful God May Be Proclaimed Only by a Gracious and Merciful People
Talk with Fr. Jim Nisbet
Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA
When Jesus took the Apostles aside to Caesarea Philippi to ask about the success of his ministry, he asked, "Who do people say I am?". Proclamation is always about 'who I am'.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
6C

Growing Love in Our Relationships
Talk with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT
Marriage/Family Therapist,
ThrivingFamilies.com
Irvine, CA
Come learn how to activate the freeing and healing process of compassionate acceptance and love in relationships. Learn how to accept yourself and others, forgive more deeply and enjoy more of what God wants in your relationships.
Room 203
6D

The Holy Spirit's Charisms for Today
Talk with Fr. George Reynolds
Associate Pastor,
St. Cornelius Parish,
Long Beach, CA
Since the first Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has given us the gifts and graces to use within the ministry of the church and in our everyday lives. Come and grow in your ability to respond to the Holy Spirit today.
Room 204
6S

When I Was in Prison, Did You Come Visit Me?
Talk with Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv
Prison Ministry,
Exorcist for the Diocese of Monterey, CA
Being merciful to our brothers and sisters incarcerated in prisons, jails, and juvenile halls opens the door to combating the tactics of the evil one in their lives. Come see how this works on a practical level.
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Session 7: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
7-(None)

(On-Going) Mega Healing Service
Anyone selecting the Mega Healing Service (6A) will not be placed into a Session 7 talk, as the Mega Healing Service spans both Sessions 6 and 7.
Room 201
7B

Healing of Depression
Talk with Fr. Robert Sears, S.J.
Past President of ACTheals,
Chicago, IL
Depression obstructs the creative life of the soul. But that life is freed to flow as it is transformed by God's eternal self-giving love.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
7C

Missionary Disciples in the New Evangelization
Talk with Andres Arango
Council Member,
Vatican based ICCRS & President,
US Hispanic Renewal
"The new evangelization calls for personal involvement of each of the baptized... We are missionary disciples", proclaimed Pope Francis in The Joy of the Gospel. This talk introduces a renewed understanding of Catholic Evangelization, providing helpful tips of how to use our gifts to share the love and presence of Jesus.
Room 203
7D

It's Called MERCY!
Talk with Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR
Redemptorist Parish Ministry,
Whittier, CA
Do you want it all--everything God has for you? It's called MERCY and it's ours to take possession of. We will look at Scripture to show us the way.
Room 204
7S

What is the "Noonday Demon"?
Talk with Fr. Jeffrey Grob, JCD
Judicial Vicar, Vicar for Canonical Affairs, Exorcist
Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois
Acedia, or spiritual slot, is considered by some to be one of the greatest modern day foes. The devil is commonly understood to make his appearance at night, in the darkness. But what do we do when he slithers into our daily routines? How do I overcome this adversary in my daily living?
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Session 8: 8:00am - 9:00am
Arena
8(Mass)

Sunday Morning Liturgy (7:30am)
Fr. Daniel McBride
Talk with Fr. Daniel McBride
Pastor,
St. Mary Church,
Chandler, AZ
Important: Mass begins at 7:30 AM.
Please see the website about Sunday morning road closures requiring extra time for commuting.
Room 201
8B

Take Every Thought Captive
Talk with Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ
Pastoral Coordinator,
SCRC
Los Angeles, CA
We are thinking all the time. We are invited to notice our thoughts, recognize their source, and grow in responding to them well. We will look at tactics for taking our thought life captive in obedience to Christ.
This workshop begins at 8:00 AM.
Attention Commuters: Many roads will be closed Sunday morning because of the Disney Marathon. Please give yourself extra time for the commute.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
8C

Forgiveness: God's Healing Mercy
Talk with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada
Forgiveness is a powerful journey to a joy-filled life. When the wounds of our heart are brought to the Lord for healing, we are empowered to receive serenity in our own lives while blessing others at the same time.
This workshop begins at 8:00 AM.
Attention Commuters: Many roads will be closed Sunday morning because of the Disney Marathon. Please give yourself extra time for the commute.
Room 204
8D

Does God See a Distinction Between Mercy and Justice?
Talk with Fr. Jim Nisbet
Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA
For God, granting me mercy is an act of justice because it is just what he promised to do for me.
This workshop begins at 8:00 AM.
Attention Commuters: Many roads will be closed Sunday morning because of the Disney Marathon. Please give yourself extra time for the commute.
Session 9: 9:30am - 10:30am
Arena
9A

Being a Prophetic, Discerning and Gifted People
Talk with Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD
Director,
Catholic Center of Charismatic Renewal,
San Antonio, TX
In what ways do we quench the Spirit? In what ways do we stir up the Spirit to be persons who are prophetic listeners, discerning our prophetic impulses, and equipped by the spiritual gifts?
Room 201
9B

Healing Addiction Through the Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Talk with Fr. Robert Sears, S.J.
Past President of ACTheals,
Chicago, IL
Great love has much healing power. Even addictive patterns can be released by the deep compassion of Jesus and Mary.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
9C

Mercy in Today's Chaotic World
Talk with Deacon Steve Greco
Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry
Irvine, CA
God has called us to love one another through physical works of mercy. Learn how to use your gifts to help others even when we have limited time. His grace will guide us with agape love to help those in most need of our help.
Room 203
9D

Mercy Me! I'm Getting Old!
Talk with Kay Murdy
Author, Speaker,
togetherwithgodsword.com
Whittier, CA
Everyone is growing older. However, how we age gracefully is determined by whether we age actively or passively, in faith or in fear. This talk is meant, not only for seniors, for also for those caring for or concerned about their elders.
Room 204
9S

The Devil Made Me Do It!
Talk with Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv
Prison Ministry,
Exorcist for the Diocese of Monterey, CA
The devil is our mortal enemy; yet God has clearly limited his power. We will examine what the devil can and cannot do to us.
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Session 10: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arena
10A

The Whisperings of His Heart
Talk with Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
The whisperings of His Heart are echoes of the Father's boundless mercy. They are heard in every page of Scripture and in every day of our lives. Come listen with a hungry heart and leave with a renewed spirit.
Room 201
10B

Unleashing God's Anointing to Heal
Talk with Bob Canton
National Coordinator,
Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities,
Stockton, CA
The apostles and disciples of Jesus had turned this world 'upside down and inside out' through the anointing from the Holy Spirit. God's anointing is needed for one to receive and minister healing in His Name. The question: How are we to effectively receive and unleash His anointing for God's glory?
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
10C

New Beginnings: How to Have Merciful Marriage & Family
Talk with Deacon Glenn Harmon
Glenn Harmon Ministries,
Hemet, CA
It seems that so many marriage and families are stressed and overextended with life's demands and pressures. At times we struggle with being merciful to those that are closet to us. This talk will provide you with practical ways that will bring you to the essentials of mercy, gratitude, conversion, renewal and reconciliation.
Room 203
10D

Mercy is a One-Way Street
Talk with Fr. Jerry Thompson
Parish Administrator
Our Lady of Assumption Church
Overgaard, AZ
The world is far from merciful, peaceful or forgiving. To walk the "way of the cross" with Jesus as our model is a one-way street leading to forgiveness, healing and everlasting life. How do we walk the in "way of mercy"?
Room 204
10S

Ministry to the Deceased: A Mission of Mercy- Part 2
Talk with Dominic Berardino
President, SCRC
Burbank, CA
Many people have encounters with souls of the deceased but are reluctant to disclose them. Here is spiritual direction on what to do in the event of a locution or apparition of someone deceased. How to prayerfully help suicides into God's arms of mercy will also be covered.
Part of the Christ Triumphant Track
Speaker Change: Due to serious health reasons, Fr. Doug Lorig will be replaced by Dominic Berardino. Dominic and Fr. Doug collaborated in developing the outline for this talk, and Dominic has been researching and teaching on these subjects for over four decades.