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Regular + Young Adult Conference

Attendees to the 2017 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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Christ Triumphant Track

Friday, September 1, 2017
Convention Opening: 10:30am - 11:30am
Arena
Open

Opening Prayer & Praise
Talk with Fr. Ethan Southard with MCs Deacon Stephen & Silvia Montross
Associate Pastor,
Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
Newhall, CA
Fr. Ethan Southard opens the Convention by welcoming the Holy Spirit into the minds and hearts of the assembly in order to to inspire them throughout the weekend.

With MC's Deacon Stephen and Silvia Montross, St. Raphael, Goleta, CA



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

Pope Francis' Vision for the Charismatic Renewal
Talk with Walter Matthews
Executive Director,
National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the United States,
Locust Grove, VA
Pope Francis' experience with the Renewal in Argentina has influenced his vision for the worldwide Renewal which he began to flesh out with public statements to the Renewal. This talk will explore his vision to be further developed at the 50th Jubilee Celebration in Rome.
"Golden Jubilee Celebration" Talk
Room 201
1B

Plug into the Power of God's Spirit
Talk with Kay Murdy
Author, Speaker,
togetherwithgodsword.com
Whittier, CA
Before Jesus ascended into Heaven, he told his disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. The Holy Spirit will give you the power to accomplish the Lord's work, beyond your abilities, if you stay connected--plugged into the Spirit.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
1C

Reconciliation Service
Talk with Fr. Ramon Valera
Pastor,
St. John Baptiste De La Salle
Granada Hills, CA
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 confession time is on Saturday during lunch in Hall A.)
Room 204
1S

Personal Reflections on Being An Exorcist
Talk with Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea
Exorcist,
Diocese of Alcala de Henares (Madrid), Spain
Fr. Fortea is a world renowned exorcist and one of the Church's foremost experts in the field of demonology. If you've read his books or followed his many international media interviews and articles, then you won't want to miss this "in-person" presentation.
Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arena
2A

Walking in Your Anointing
Talk with Deacon Larry Oney
President,
Hope and Purpose Ministries,
Kenner, LA
God called you for a purpose and by discovering that purpose, you can successfully discern and develop your divine mission with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Come and learn how to discover your divine purpose and to walk in your divine mission under the anointing of God.
Room 201
2B

You, My Brothers and Sisters, Pray for Me to the Lord our God
Talk with Fr. Bob Garon
Pastor,
St. Didacus,
Sylmar, CA
The journey in Christ is not meant for us to travel as individuals. We are a Church that is meant to support one another in times of trial, tribulation and temptation. Fr. Bob will speak on how we are there to assist and rely on one another.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
2C

The Healing Power of Ascetic Listening
Talk with Fr. Dan McBride
Pastor,
St. Mary and St. Juan Diego Churches
Chandler, AZ
Learn how to be a witness to God's healing power through care-filled healing ministry and staying out of God's way.
Room 204
2S

A Psychiatrist Examines the Reality of the Demonic
Talk with Dr. Cynthia Hunt, MD
Internal Medicine,
Psychiatry, and Pediatrics.
Healing and Deliverance
Ministry, Monterey, CA
Do deeply entrenched evil supernatural agencies exist? Do they seek to do harm to humanity? These are questions that will be addressed by Dr. Cindy.
Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arena
3A

The Spirit and the Bride Say "Come"
Talk with Patti Mansfield
Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA
Cardinal Suenens wrote, "In her testimony, Patti also links to the Baptism in the Spirit the name and the spiritual maternity of Mary, teaching us again that Jesus Christ continues to be born mystically of the Holy Spirit and of Mary and that no one should separate what God has joined together." Come learn about this mystery of Mary and the Holy Spirit.
"Golden Jubilee Celebration" Talk
Room 201
3B

Leave Behind the Elementary, Move Forward to Maturity
Talk with Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC
President,
Mary's Mercy Center,
San Bernardino, CA
This talk will introduce some ordinary principles of growth that are guaranteed to move us to a new and strengthened relationship with God in our lives.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
3C

Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening
Talk with Fr. George Reynolds
Associate Pastor,
St. Cornelius Parish,
Long Beach, CA
We all need to learn how to listen to God when entering into prayer and to be open to having God guide us in our personal prayer choices.
Room 204
3S

Saints Who Fought the Devil
Talk with Dominic Berardino
President, SCRC
Burbank, CA
God's warriors are examples of courage and strength in spiritual warfare. Learn how they overcame deceptions and attacks from the enemy.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Session 4: 9:30am - 10:30am
Arena
4A

Announcing the Lordship of Jesus
Talk with Bishop Robert Barron
Santa Barbara Pastoral Region,
Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
Founder of the global media ministry, Word on Fire
To be a Christian is to declare that all aspects of life are under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this talk, we will explore why!
Recommended for Newcomers
Room 201
4B

A New Pentecost through Prayer with Mary
Talk with Fr. Eugenio Cardenas, MSpS
Professor, St. John Seminary, Camarillo, CA
The first Christian community gathered with Mary and the apostles in the upper room and prayed together as they received the Holy Spirit. We are invited to do the same today.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
4C

My Encounter With the Holy Spirit
Talk with Fr. Charles Lueras, CRIC
Charismatic Ministry,
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish,
Overgaard, AZ
Come hear the colorful testimony of Fr. Charles, as he shares his journey from the music and entertainment industry in the 60's & early 70's, to his priestly calling from God. He has since been faithfully involved in Charismatic Renewal for four decades, ministering to people through the gifts of the Holy Spirit!
Room 210
4D

The Power in Praying Together
Talk with Fr. Ben Tran
Parochial Vicar,
St. Anne Parish,
Seal Beach, CA
When we are willing to join hearts with others before God, we open ourselves up to the powerful presence of Jesus in our midst.
Room 204
4S

How Demons Torment Our Wounds
Talk with Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv
Prison Ministry,
Exorcist for the Diocese of Monterey, CA
God does not abandon us even if we carry wounds from sinful events. Accepting Christ's merciful grace provides the healing remedy we need.
Session 5: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arena
5A

As By A New Pentecost: Testimony of the Duquesne Weekend
Talk with Patti Mansfield
Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA
Fifty years ago Patti was present at the Duquesne weekend which sparked the beginning of the largest ecclesial movement: the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. She will share her eyewitness account and pray with those present for a double portion of the Holy Spirit.
Recommended for Newcomers
"Golden Jubilee Celebration" Talk
Room 201
5B

You Are Chosen
Talk with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada
The apostolic impulse released by the Spirit in the beginning is active today. God has chosen you to be part of what the Spirit is doing. Are you ready to open the doors to YOUR role of mission in the Lord's vineyard?
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
5C

Compassionate Love: The Power to Forgive and Reconcile
Talk with Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT
Marriage/Family Therapist,
ThrivingFamilies.com
Irvine, CA
Learning to activate the healing process of forgiving with one's soul, mind, heart and will increases our joy and builds stronger, renewed relationships. Forgiveness says, "Who you are is more important than what you did." Come journey from forgiveness to reconciliation!
Room 210
5D

Lord, Please Heal My Inner Being
Talk with Fr. Dan Wilder
Parochial Vicar,
Holy Spirit Parish,
Fountain Valley, CA
Do you carry wounds from past hurts? Jesus invites you to live in the grace and freedom of His Healing Love.
Room 204
5S

A Bishop Prays the Deliverance Prayers
Talk with Bishop David O'Connell
San Gabriel Pastoral Region
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Bishop O'Connell will examine the healing power of God specifically through prayers for deliverance.
Session 6: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arena
6A

Mega Healing Service
Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC, Dr. Elizabeth Kim, Dominic Berardino Donna Lee & 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
(Not a Mass)
This Service last until 4:30pm.
Room 201
6B

SOS! Hidden Traps Endangering Today's Youth
Talk with Opal Singleton
President and CEO,
Million Kids,
Riverside, CA
Young people today use devices that can influence their morals, spirituality, gender identity, self-image and decisions. Opal will share her compelling experiences to empower parents, school and church leaders to keep our young people safe and aware of the dangerous traps.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
6C

Evangelization in a Culture of Individualism and Social Media
Talk with Walter Matthews
Executive Director,
National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the United States,
Locust Grove, VA
Pope Francis' approach to evangelization emphasizes the importance of personal encounter and accompanying a person by listening to their needs and life situations. The necessity of preparation and willingness to be available to the Holy Spirit will be emphasized.
Room 210
6D

Open the Book
Talk with Fr. Jim Nisbet
Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA
New to the Bible or having trouble keeping with it? Here are some tips to make it more fruitful.
Room 204
6S

Be Not Afraid
Talk with Neal Lozano
Heart of the Father Ministries,
Ardmore, PA
As God's children, we can dispel subtle and irrational fears the devil tries to keep us bound with.
Session 7: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arena
7-(MH)

(In-Progress) 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

Walking in the Supernatural: A Workshop on the Gift of Tongues
Talk with Deacon Larry Oney
President,
Hope and Purpose Ministries,
Kenner, LA
This talk will explain the Biblical basis for the gift of tongues. We will also pray for the outpouring of this gift and give the participants an opportunity to explore this gift in a safe environment.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
7C

Rekindle the Desire for Fire
Talk with Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR
Redemptorist Parish Ministry,
Whittier, CA
God wants us to be on fire! We will reflect on his Word to see how the Holy Spirit wants to enflame our hearts.
Room 210
7D

Current of Grace
Talk with Patti Mansfield
Coordinator,
Catholic Charismatic Renewal,
New Orleans, LA
Pope Francis told the Charismatic Renewal in 2014, "Your movement's birth was willed by the Holy Spirit to be a current of grace in the Church and for the Church. This is your identity: to be a current of grace." Come learn how to be immersed in the current of grace.
"Golden Jubilee Celebration" Talk
Room 204
7S

Exorcism in the Gospels, Part 1
Talk with Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea
Exorcist,
Diocese of Alcala de Henares (Madrid), Spain
The pages of the gospels give much prominence to Jesus Christ's power to liberate people from the bondage of Satan. How important is it for us to take this seriously today?
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Session 8: 8:00am - 9:00am
Arena
8(Mass)

Sunday Morning Liturgy (7:30am)
Talk with Bishop Alex Aclan
Episcopal Vicar for the San Fernando Pastoral Region,
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Important: Mass begins at 7:30 AM.
Please see the website about Sunday morning road closures requiring extra time for commuting.
Room 201
8B

Equipped, Gifted and Encouraged for Mission
Talk with Fr. Lou Cerulli
Peace, Freedom & Healing Ministry,
Montreal, Canada
Jesus cites a prophecy regarding the restoration of Zion (Is. 61:1-3) as referring to His mission. It is our call and mission also. We will experience how Baptism, Confirmation, Baptism in Holy Spirit all connect us and our mission to the mission with Jesus.
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
8C

Glowing With the Light of the Spirit
Talk with Fr. Jim Nisbet
Nisbet Scripture Study,
San Luis Obispo, CA
After receiving the Spirit, we cannot bottle it up and save it. Rather, we need to free the power to light this world.
Room 204
8D

And I Will Heal Their Land
Talk with Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ
Pastoral Coordinator,
SCRC
Los Angeles, CA
The Lord has called Charismatic Renewal into existence at the same time our nation has been slipping into spiritual darkness. How is God calling us to minister His light to our nation in this need? Come and reflect on our call.
Session 9: 9:30am - 10:30am
Arena
9A

Defining Happiness: The Key to Life's Meaning and Destiny
Talk with Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ
President, Magis Institute
Garden Grove, CA
Currently appearing weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Universe”
By analyzing the meaning of happiness and being purposeful about what will truly fulfill us, we can avoid incredible unhappiness and the underliving of our lives. We discover the truth of St. Augustine's sage principle, "...our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee."
Room 201
9B

The Golden Jubliee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Talk with Deacon Larry Oney
President,
Hope and Purpose Ministries,
Kenner, LA
During the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, we celebrate a time of fulfillment as in the Jubilee Year of the Scriptures. Just as God poured out his love to those in Pennsylvania in 1967, God is pouring out His love for us today through the Renewal.
"Golden Jubilee Celebration" Talk
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
9C

Finding Peace in the Worst of Times
Talk with Fr. Jerry Thompson
Parish Administrator
Our Lady of Assumption Church
Overgaard, AZ
The Sign of Peace at Mass is a significant act. Why does the Church place it within the Liturgy? Peace is important in our lives. We will explore the characteristics of peace and how we find and live in the Kingdom of Peace today even when our lives are not at peace.
Room 204
9S

Do I Need Deliverance or Exorcism?
Talk with Neal Lozano
Heart of the Father Ministries,
Ardmore, PA
Spiritual bondage is common.
What do I need in order to break free?
Session 10: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arena
10A

A Consuming Fire
Talk with Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
We generally think of being "aflame with the Spirit" to be a condition of confidence, strength, fervor and "the joy of the Lord." What is our response when the "flames" of the Spirit draw us into places that are painful and purifying?
Room 201
10B

Dealing With Some of the Stumbling Blocks to the Renewal
Talk with Walter Matthews
Executive Director,
National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the United States,
Locust Grove, VA
Even after 50 years of experience and integration, there are still stumbling blocks to the Renewal's acceptance and fuller integration, especially on the parish level. What are some of these stumbling blocks and what are some of the solutions to them?
"Golden Jubilee Celebration" Talk
Hall A - Gold Draped Corner
10C

Faith in the Midst of Trials
Talk with Deacon Steve Greco
Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry
Irvine, CA
In our early steps of faith, God often makes it easy for us. But we also encounter challenges in our walk of faith. Come learn the second steps to keep and enhance your faith in the storms of life.
Room 204
10S

Exorcism in the Gospels, Part 2
Talk with Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea
Exorcist,
Diocese of Alcala de Henares (Madrid), Spain
Jesus "went about....healing all those oppressed by the devil" (Acts 10:38). Peer into Christ's public ministry as He neutralized the invisible forces of evil.