PAGINA 2 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME STAFF - INFORMATION St. Anthony of Padua Staff (559) 439-0124 WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA We are glad and grateful to have new parishioners celebrate with us. Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Rob D. Wenzinger ext. 104 [email protected] If you would like to join our St. Anthony of Padua community, Parochial Vicar: please fill registration form on page #10 or visit our web page Fr. Regino Rosero Quijano www.stanthonyfresno.org to register. Thanks for Joining Us! Fr. Ferdinand Udeolisa

Parish Deacons Deacon Edward C. Valdez FIRST IS BEST? Parish Sisters "I'm first!" "No, I'm first!" Sister, Flor Azevedo, FHIC ext. 107 "Mom, tell Ronnie that I get Sister, Manuela Vazquez, MCSTNJ ext. 122 to be first this time!" From Support Staff the earliest moments of our Parish Administrator: Chris Shiveley ext .103 lives, there is something [email protected] ingrained in us that is Parish Secretary: Aida Bolton ext .109 convinced that first is best. If [email protected] not chosen first for the sports Accts. Receivable: Lilli Angela Antonio ext. 110 [email protected] team, we are immediately Bookkeeper: Sherry Otero ext. 108 deflated. We are coached to [email protected] be "in first." We spend hours & Funerals: Teri Loera ext. 102 of waiting time in order to be [email protected] first in line. We are caught in Marriage Coordinator: Deanna Driscoll ext. 118 a culture that makes being [email protected] first the highest priority. Against this backdrop, we come to church and Parish Ministries Secretary & Sick and Homebound: Norma Jean Liscano: ext. 105 hear a Gospel such as the one proclaimed today from Mark: "If anyone [email protected] wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all" (Mark Music Ministry 9:35). This is a passage all about power. BEING POWERFUL David Sarkisian ext. 123 Putting others first is one of the greatest challenges in a world that [email protected] places so much emphasis on being powerful. Americans, for the most Religious Education & Sacraments part, pride themselves on being a "super-power." Power, in and of itself, Children's Religious Education - GIFT Mary Socorro Briseño ext. 113 is not the problem. What can become problematic is the way that power [email protected] is used. Our example of the perfect use of power, of course, is the Lord Religious Education Assistant: himself. Fully human and fully divine, the Lord put all the power Sandra Neil ext. 115 that had been given to him at the service of others. Unfortunately, when [email protected] one hears comments such as "he is a very powerful man" or "it is a very High School Sacraments - LIFETEEN powerful country," one usually thinks of people or countries that use Sharon Christison ext. 117 [email protected] power to place themselves above apparently weaker people or places. Youth Group Assistant: Michelle Porras The Gospel is a challenge to turn this notion on its head. We have each [email protected] been given much power-the power flowing from Christ-in our . Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Today we are called to use this power to place the needs of others & Sunday Pre-School before our own. Copyright (c) 2005, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Martha Danks-Ferguson ext. 114 [email protected] Hispanic Ministries / Ministerios Hispanos Edgar Briseño ext. 111 [email protected] Hispanic Ministries Assistant Asistente de Ministerios Hispanos Hna. Manuela Vazquez, MCSTNJ ext. 122 [email protected] Bulletin / Webpage Bulletin Editor: [email protected] Bulletin adds are due 2 weeks prior publication.

“IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE FIRST, HE SHALL BE THE LAST OF ALL AND THE SERVANT OF ALL.” VIGÉSIMO-QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO PAGE 3 INTENTIONS - PRAYERS - PETITIONS - SACRAMENTS - STEWARDSHIP READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS (SEPT 23 - SEPT 20, 2018) THE SACRAMENT OF TODAY’S READINGS CAN BE FOUND IN THE GREEN HYMNAL #1001 BAPTISM ext. 102 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Baptisms are celebrated at SUNDAY 9/23 WIS 2:12, 17-20; PS 54:3-8; JAS 3:16 -- 4:3; MK 9:30-37 St. Anthony of Padua on 8:00 am † Leiann Galvez by Lillian & Harvey Armas 9:30 am † Jim Clements by Irene Clements THE SACRAMENT OF 11:00 am † Steve Hollister by Annetta Gallo MATRIMONY Weddings are celebrated at 1:00 pm - Español † Eliseo Cobello by Maria Ortiz St. Anthony of Padua on 6:00 pm † Julian & Josephine Mora by Jose & Mary Cervantes PRV 3:27-34; PS 15:2-5; LK 8:16-18 Couples should contact Deanna Driscoll our 6:45 am † Florence Elizabeth Nelson by Kathi & Ron O’Rourke parish marriage coordinator ext. 118 to make 8:00 am † J. D. Ostdiek by Howard & Dottie DeMera an appointment at least six months in advance PRV 21:1-6, 10-13; PS 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; LK 8:19-21 of your wedding date to begin preparations. 6:45 am B-Day Intentions Michelle O’Rourke by Ron & Kathi O’Rourke MARRIAGE BANNS: 8:00 am † Barbara J. Ulrici by Craig Ulrici The following couples will 9/26 PRV 30:5-9; PS 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; LK 9:1-6 marry in our church in the coming weeks: 6:45 am † Donald Lemley by Pat & Linda Mastro Gary Diaz & Rosa Becerro 8:00 am † Carl Orlando by Mike & Sara Orlando Stephen Hamett & Susana Gomez THURSDAY 9/27 ECCL 1:2-11; PS 90:3-6, 12-14, 17BC; LK 9:7-9 Let us pray for them as they prepare for 6:45 am † Naomi Cipris Perez by Imelda Perez their wedding. 8:00 am † Francisco Mendoza by His Family QUINCEAÑERAS FRIDAY 9/28 ECCL 3:1-11; PS 144:1B, 2ABC, 3-4; LK 9:18-22 Please contact Edgar Briseño 6:45 am † Heston Smith by Gayle Smigh at ext. 111 or [email protected] 8:45 am † Marie Beltramo by Marilyn Ostdiek SATURDAY 9/29 DN 7:9-10, 13-14 OR RV 12:7-12A; PS 138:1-5; JN 1:47-51 5:15 pm † Gerald Garcia by Pati Ann Soto 7:00 pm - Español † Miguel Contreras Lopez by Amalia TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY 9/30 NM 11:25-19; PS 19:8, 10-14; JAS 5:1-6; MK 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 8:00 am † Irene Herrera by Ramona Facio Sharing The Gifts We Have Been Given! 9:30 am † Bernard & Theresa Herman by Jeanne Starks Sept 9, 2018 $19,402.00 11:00 am Pro Populo Last year’s plate income: $20,678.00 1:00 pm - Español † Anita Romero by sus hijos 6:00 pm † Oliver Bergeron by Georgina & Jeff Reynolds Difference: - $1,276.00 YEAR TO DATE PLATE COLLECTION COLECTAS DEL AÑO HASTA LA FECHA Condolences: We pray for all the FAITHFUL DEPARTED. 7/1/2017 - 8/31/2017 $197.854.25 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine 7/1/2018 - 8/31/2018 $197,749.00 upon them. May they rest in peace. Difference: - $105.25 We Pray for all those who are SICK. May they feel the healing power of our prayers. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY! We Pray for PEACE in the world. GRACIAS POR SU CONTINUA GENEROSIDAD! We Pray for our Armed Forces, Police, Firefighters and First Responders. We Pray for our CHURCH throughout the World. Easy, Safe and Convenient When you give to God, you discover that God gives to you.

"SI ALGUNO QUIERE SER EL PRIMERO, QUE SEA EL ÚLTIMO DE TODOS Y EL SERVIDOR DE TODOS". PAGINA 4 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - - RCIA THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION ACCEPTING LATE OF ADULTS REGISTRATIONS Anyone interested in completing their sacraments of SPACE IS LIMITED initiation ~ Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation Please Note: No is welcome to join us. For more information registrations accepted please contact Martha at ext.114 on the first day of class SACRAMENTS FOR ADULTS: If you are older than 19 & interested in This is a program for children from K - 6th grades for a continuous preparing for the sacraments of Baptism, Religious Education and Sacrament Preparation. Confirmation or Eucharist, please contact Martha Classes will be held on: Sundays: 3:30 - 4:45 PM or at [email protected]. Our Sessions: 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:45 PM (aka Sunday Donut Room). New folks are (2nd year of preparation additional: Thursdays: 6:30 - 7:45PM) always welcome. No preregistration is required. Come join us. Registration forms will be available in the parish office, church entrances, and on our website: www.stanthonyfresno.org For more information please contact: Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 113 or [email protected] ------

ENLISTING WITNESSES FOR JESUS CHRIST Join us to make a difference and be a part of the GIFT catechist’s

team. Call or email Mary Briseño at the above contact information. Help needed on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.

What is Edge? It is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community to get answers to their questions about faith and most importantly to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. All youth in grades 6th thru 8th are welcome! Thursday evenings from 6:30pm till 8:00pm in Room 22. Sept. 13th, 20th, 27th Oct. 11th, 18th, 25th Nov. 8th, 15th 29th LIFE TEEN 2018 Registration forms can be found in the parish office or online @stanthonyfresno.org. Questions? Sharon Christison 439-0124x117 or All teens in High School are welcome to email [email protected]. attend our 6:00pm Mass. Come sit up front in the Main Section of the Church. Confirmation l is open to all teens who are sophomores, juniors and Bring a friend!! seniors. We offer a two year program for High School Youth. We meet Kick off Sept. 30th Relentless Father twice a month on Sunday evenings with our LifeTeen Youth Group. Oct. 7th Oct. 21st These consist of attending the LifeTeen 6:00pm Mass and then Nov. 18th and Dec. 9th gathering in the Social Hall for our Life Night. Registration forms can be found in our September 9th parent and teens will meet following parish office or online the 6:00pm Mass until 8:30pm in the Event Center. Registration stanthonyfresno.org on our Life Teen page. packets are available online and in our parish office. Please attach a If you are interested in being a part of our copy of your teens Baptismal and Communion Certificates. Edge and Life Teen Ministry please call or Confirmation 2 is open to juniors and seniors who have completed email: Sharon Christison at their first year sessions. Registration packets will be sent in the mail in [email protected] late August. Packets are also in our parish office and online. Our first session is Sunday September 16th . We will meet immediately We are looking for young adults, adults and following the 6:00pm mass in the Social Hall until 8:30pm for the first youth leaders to share their faith as we walk session. with teens closer to Christ. If you have any questions please call Sharon Christison 439-0124x117 or email [email protected].

“IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE FIRST, HE SHALL BE THE LAST OF ALL AND THE SERVANT OF ALL.” VIGÉSIMO-QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO PAGE 5 FRANCIS | USCCB | CCC | PARISH EVENTS

A Catechist’s Prayer Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist. May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word, and open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May I use these gifts, especially the gifts of faith, hope, and love, to serve the family as a witness to you, who are love and life and the source and destiny of all families. Let The Angels your Spirit enlighten my mind and It is a truth of faith that God, the “maker . . . of all that is seen and strengthen my heart so that I can be a unseen,” created a realm of spiritual beings who do not share the path of Christ’s love to families, limitations of a physical body and yet exist as the result of his all- especially those in need, the homebound powerful, loving act of creation. We call these spiritual beings angels. and aged, the disabled and disheartened. “As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they Through the intercession of Mary and are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all Joseph, I pray for the Church, the Bride visible creatures, as the splendor of their glory bears witness” (CCC, of Christ, whose mission to build a no. 330). Angels glorify God and work for our salvation. The Church civilization of love passes through the celebrates the memory of certain angels (St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and family. Amen. St. Raphael) who were God’s messengers. Copyright © 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Some of the angels turned against God and were driven out of heaven Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to and into hell. Their leader is called Satan, and they are referred to as duplicate this work without adaptation for non-commercial use. devils or demons in Scripture. They tempt us to evil (cf. CCC, nos. 391, 1707). But their power is limited and is never greater than God’s. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander the earth seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

This prayer is an excerpt from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (Washington, DC: USCCB, 2006) 538. Copyright © 2006, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved.

Rosary for Life Come and join the Knights of Columbus every first Saturday of the month directly after the 8:15am mass, reflecting on the Rosary for Life. Each mystery draws on passages corresponding to each mystery. Come pray and offer this rosary in union with our blessed mother to battle abortion.

"SI ALGUNO QUIERE SER EL PRIMERO, QUE SEA EL ÚLTIMO DE TODOS Y EL SERVIDOR DE TODOS". PAGINA 6 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH LIFE | MINISTRIES & GROUPS

MISSION WITH FR. JACK CONLEY, CP WEEKEND!! These coming days of our Parish Mission SEPTEMBER 29th - 30th promise to be grace-filled days for the entire Our Knights of Council 6092 will be at parish family. An opportunity to deepen our St. Anthony's Church parking lot September relationship with Christ. A Mission is like a 29 & 30 weekend. They will be collecting retreat, a time to relax and be present with God. cash donations, non-perishable food items, Available to all: young and old, married and and any donated items in good condition for single, widowed, separated, divorced, Catholic or not. Please . At the Saturday, 5:15pm take this opportunity to satisfy that spiritual hunger by attending Mass and all the Sunday morning & 6pm the Mission this week and bring someone you care about with Mass. The Knights can not do this alone, you. I look forward to seeing and meeting people of this parish! they need your assistance to help and Catholic Charities needs our Knights to help St. Anthony of Padua them fulfill their mission to feed and aid the welcomes…Rev. Fr. Jack Conley, C.P. poor. Please come and join us at the Food Of The Passionists Community, Chicago, IL. Truck and help us provide for the poor of our Community. Thank you for your generosity and “Rekindling The Fire” support.. A Parish Mission Experience “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” ~ Mother Teresa of Calcutta SEPTEMBER 24 - 27, 2018 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday September the month of the Bible Themes are different Morning & Night Morning Mission: Immediately following the 8am Mass The Church pays special attention to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel Word of God contained in the Bible. Evening Mission: 6:30pm to 7:30pm - Main Church Why is September the month of the Bible? Several important events mark the month of Themes and Readings for Evening Mission: September, for what this month was chosen Monday Evening: VISION: From Wounds to Wonder as the "Month of the Bible." Tuesday Evening: PASSION: From Magic to Mystery .September 30 is the feast of St. Jerome Wednesday Evening: FORGIVENESS: From Hurt to Harmony (340-420), who dedicated his life to the Thursday Evening: HOPE: From Grumbling to Gratitude study and translation of the Bible into Latin. Confessions will be available .The Latin translation of the Bible made *There is No charge and No registration required later by St. Jerome, called the , A Free-will Offering will appreciated served in the Church until the enactment of the Neovulgata in 1979, the official Please make checks payable to: St. Anthony of Padua Church. biblical text of the Catholic Church. Questions? Contact the Office of Ministry at: 439-0124, ext. 105.

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ!” St. Jerome Invite your family and friends, don’t miss out!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Sunday 9:30AM Mass Child Care for 2-5 year olds We are in need of adult volunteers to lead or assist with Sunday morning child care during the 9:30am mass. The volunteer commitment is once a month from October 2018 until April 2019, excluding holidays. If you are interested, please contact Martha at [email protected] or 439-0124, ext. 114 THANKS!

“IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE FIRST, HE SHALL BE THE LAST OF ALL AND THE SERVANT OF ALL.” VIGÉSIMO-QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO PAGE 7 PARISH LIFE | MINISTRIES & GROUPS

MONDAY MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS MINISTRY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY: This group meets mornings Monday - Thursday to pray the Rosary after the 8am Mass & on Friday at 8am For the Monthly Memorial Mass, the before Mass both in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. September 2017 descendant names will be This group meets every Monday at 6:30pm in combined with October 2017 decedents TWIN HEARTS GROUP: th Room #23 to pray the rosary and to prepare for the Sunday Readings. names next month on Saturday, October 20 ST. ANN’S BRIDGE CLUB: This group meets on the second Monday of at the 5:15pm Mass. If you have any each month @ 12noon in the Conference Room. For reservations call: Rose questions, please contact the Office of Marie at: 439-2601. Next meeting, Monday, October 8, 2018. Ministry at: 439-0124, ext. 105 FILIPINO CATHOLIC LEAGUE: This group meets every second Monday of the month at 7pm in the Parish Office Boardroom. Sunday, October 7th is the TUESDAY Feast of the Most Holy Rosary : Tuesdays at 4–5pm in the Parish Office Boardroom. On that weekend parishioners are invited to Newcomers are always welcome to join us. join in praying the Rosary HALF AN HOUR INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP: This group meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. before Mass: on Saturday at 4:45pm, LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY: Join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 and (6:30pm in Spanish); on p.m. in the Board Room of the Parish Center. Facilitator, Prof. Craig Bernthal. Sunday at 7:30am, and (12:30pm in TUESDAY NIGHT FAITH BIBLE STUDY: Instructor: Deacon Ed Valdez Spanish), and at 5:30pm for the Life Teen Room #21. 7pm to 8:30pm. Hope to see you there, bring your bible and a friend. Mass. Pamphlets on praying the Rosary will WEDNESDAY be available on each vestibule's pamphlet CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE: (Fresno Men’s Chapter): walls. Join us! This group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30am in the Conference Room. Coordinator: Francis Samson. Contact: Gary Carrasco at: 448-8907. MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: This group meets every Wednesday at “The great Lady 10am in the Conference Room. is more desirous ICF (ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION): This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm–8pm St. Anthony's Social Hall. Next dinner to grant us grace meeting, October 10, 2018 Questions, contact Antoinette at: 431-9536. than we are KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: General membership meeting on the 1st Wed. of each month in the Social Hall from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Food is also served at 6:00pm. desirous THURSDAY to receive them.” CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE: (Fresno Women’s Chapter) Thursdays 6:30am to 7:30am-Conference Room. Contact: Lucy Vasquez at 355-7403 ~ St. Bernardine of CENACLES OF MARY: This group meets Thursdays from 9am-10am in the Bustis Parish Office Boardroom. WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Thursdays in Room #21 @ 10am. Childcare: Room #22, Questions Parishioners: St. Anthony’s contact: Dina at: 960-7116 or Nivia at: 285-2727. Silver Angels hope you’ve QUEEN OF THE HOLY FAMILY GUILD: Next meeting will be Thursday, October 4, 2018 @ 6pm Conference Room. had a wonderful summer Questions? Contact: Roberta at: 435-7667 or Kathy at: 431-5115. and look forward to FATIMA’S FAITHFUL MINISTRY: Fatima’s Faithful will meet on Thursday, welcoming you back for a October 25, 2018, @ 6:30pm in the Conference Room. sing-along with: “FABULOUS JAN” FRIDAY Tuesday, October 2nd @ 11:30 A.M. DIVORCED & SEPARATED CATHOLICS 1st & 3rd Friday of each month PARDINI’S (Shaw & Van Ness) Time: 6:30pm in RM #22. Newcomers are always welcome to join in at anytime. Entrée: Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken ENGLISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Join us for praise and worship Price: $15.00 ALL reservations must be every Friday night to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:45pm in Room #23 Prayer Group begins at 7:30pm. Questions, call Christy Villas at 271-1246. paid at Church office, or mailed to: St. Anthony of Padua Church, 5770 N. SATURDAY Maroa, Fresno 93704. Attention: Norma Rosary for Life Come and join the Knights of Columbus every first Sat. of the month after the 8:15am mass, reflecting on the Rosary for Life. Come pray Jean no later than Wednesday, September and offer this rosary in union with our blessed mother to battle abortion. 26th. We hope to see you!

"SI ALGUNO QUIERE SER EL PRIMERO, QUE SEA EL ÚLTIMO DE TODOS Y EL SERVIDOR DE TODOS". PAGINA 8 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MINISTERIOS HISPANOS / HISPANIC MINISTRIES BAUTIZOS Favor de pasar a la oficina BIENVENIDOS A ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA para obtener mas Si desea registrarse a nuestra parroquia por favor llene el formulario en información. la pagina #10 o en nuestra pagina de internet www.stanthonyfresno.org QUINCEAÑERAS Gracias por Acompañarnos! Hablar con Edgar Briseño Al (559) 439-0124 ext. 111 ¿ES MEJOR SER PRIMERO? "Yo LITURGIA PARA NIÑOS primero!" "No, yo primero!" "Mama, dile a AMIGUITOS DE JESÚS Ronie que esta vez yo tengo que ser Para niños del K al 3er grado de escuela. primero!" Desde el primer momento de

Domingos durante la misa en Español de 1pm nuestra vida, hay algo arraigado en nosotros que nos convence que ser primero GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Miércoles a las 7:00pm es mejor. Si no se nos escoge primero para Salón #24 el equipo deportivo, nos sentimos ESTUDIO BÍBLICO desganados. Recibimos entrenamiento para Acompáñanos y ten una ser los primeros. Pasamos horas esperando experiencia vibrante de la para ser primeros en la fila. Estamos Palabra de Dios. @7pm atrapados por una cultura que ha Salón #21 convertido en una prioridad el hecho de ser primeros. Frente a todo esto, vamos a la iglesia y escuchamos el Evangelio de San Marcos proclamado hoy: "Si alguien quiere ser primero, que sea el último y el sirvidor de todos" (Marcos 9:35). Este pasaje es acerca del poder. Copyright (c) 2005, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

"Quien no conoce la Sagrada Escritura no TODAVÍA HAY TIEMPO PARA INSCRIBIRSE conoce a Cristo" San Jerónimo ACEPTANDO INSCRIPCIONES TARDÍAS / CUPO LIMITADO

NOTA: No se aceptaran inscripciones el primer día de clases

Este programa de Educación Religiosa y Primera Comunión SESIONES DE CONFIRMACIÓN en español es para niños del K - 8vo. Y REUNIÓN DE PADRES LAS CLASES EN ESPAÑOL SE LLEVARAN ACABO LOS: SEPTIEMBRE 30 domingos: 3:30 - 4:45 PM OCTUBRE 7 NOTA: 2do año de preparación adicionalmente vienen los de 3:30pm a 5:00pm jueves: 6:30-7:45PM) Primer Año de Confirmación: Salón #21 Segundo Año de Confirmación: Salón #22 Las formas de inscripción estarán disponibles en la oficina de la Reunión de papas Salón #24 parroquia, entradas de la iglesia, y en nuestra pagina de internet: durante el mismo horario. www.stanthonyfresno.org Para mas información por favor comuníquese con: Estaremos recibiendo inscripciones Mary Briseño al 439-0124 ext. 113 o [email protected] tardías durante el mes de septiembre ------antes de las clases a las 3:00pm en el CONFIRMANDO TESTIGOS PARA JESUCRISTO Salón #24 Acompáñanos a hacer la diferencia y ser parte del equipo DOCUMENTOS REQUERIDOS del programa de catecismo/GIFT, comunícate con Mary al COPIAS DE: FE DE BAUTISMO contacto de información de arriba. Se necesita ayuda en diferentes CERTIFICADO DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN grados los domingos y jueves.

“IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE FIRST, HE SHALL BE THE LAST OF ALL AND THE SERVANT OF ALL.” VIGÉSIMO-QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO PAGINA 9 HISPANIC MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS HISPANOS

Oración por los Catequistas O Dios, nuestro Padre celestial, nos has dado el don de estos catequistas para que sean heraldos del Evangelio en nuestra familia parroquial. Los presentamos ante ti en acción de gracias e intercedemos por ellos en sus esperanzas y necesidades. Haz que estemos atentos a la presencia de tu Palabra en ellos, Palabra que eleve y Los Ángeles afirme, y que a la vez convoque y Es una verdad de fe que Dios, el “creador de todo lo visible e desafíe, que sea compasiva y que invisible”, creó un reino de seres espirituales que no comparten las consuele. Oremos para que nuestra limitaciones de un cuerpo físico y que sin embargo existe como familia parroquial siempre sea resultado de su acto todopoderoso y amoroso de la creación. bendecida con aquellos que han Llamamos a estos seres espirituales ángeles. “En tanto que criaturas respondido al llamado a compartir la puramente espirituales, tienen inteligencia y voluntad: son criaturas misión profética de Cristo como personales e inmortales. Superan en perfección a todas las criaturas catequistas. Que estemos también visibles. El resplandor de su gloria da testimonio de ello” (CIC, no. abiertos al llamado universal al servicio 330). Los ángeles glorifican a Dios y trabajan para nuestra salvación. La Iglesia celebra el memorial de ciertos ángeles (San Miguel, San que Cristo dirige a todos sus discípulos, Gabriel y San Rafael), quienes fueron mensajeros de Dios. contribuyendo con nuestros dones a la comunión de la fe, la Iglesia. Pedimos Algunos de los ángeles se rebelaron contra Dios y fueron expulsados esto en el nombre de Jesús. Amén. del cielo al infierno. Su líder es Satanás y son referidos como diablos o Copyright © 2018, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, demonios en las Escrituras. Ellos nos tientan al mal (cf. CIC, nos. 391, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Saint Mary Magdalene [middle 1707). Pero su poder es limitado y nunca es mayor que el de Dios. panel], Pietro Perugino, National Gallery of Art. Oración a San Miguel Arcángel San Miguel arcángel, defiéndenos en la lucha, sé nuestro El domingo, 7 de octubre es la amparo contra las acechanzas del demonio, que Dios Fiesta del más Sagrado Rosario manifieste su poder sobre él es nuestra humilde súplica; y tú En este fin de semana los feligreses están Príncipe de la milicia celestial, con la fuerza que Dios te ha invitados a unirse para orar el Rosario media conferido, arroja al Infierno a Satanás y a los demás espíritus hora antes de la Misa: sábado a las 5:45pm malignos, que vagan por el mundo para la perdición de las y (6:30pm en español); domingos 7:30am y almas. Amén. (12:30pm en español) y 6:30pm Folletos Esta oración es un extracto del Catecismo Católico de los Estados Unidos para los sobre como orar el Rosario estarán Adultos (Washington, DC: USCCB, 2007) 568. Copyright © 2007, United States disponible en las bancas y en entradas de Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. Todos los derechos reservados. cada vestíbulo. ¡Acompáñanos! “La Gran señora está más deseosa de concedernos la gracia que nosotros deseosos de recibirlos".

~ St. Bernardina d Bustis

"SI ALGUNO QUIERE SER EL PRIMERO, QUE SEA EL ÚLTIMO DE TODOS Y EL SERVIDOR DE TODOS". PAGINA 10 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH & OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE Commemorating The 5th Annual Mass Honoring Police, Fire & Emergency Medical Service Personnel Who Serve in the Diocese of Fresno. ALL FAITHS WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US! 2018 BLUE MASS Principal Celebrant: The Most Reverend Armando X. Ochoa, D.D. Bishop, Diocese of Fresno Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:10 p.m. | St. John's Cathedral 2814 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Reception immediately following at Singleton Hall for additional information contact Pete Marquez at (559) 824-5877

The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. Find peace in your marriage by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on October 26-28, 2018, at St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista, CA. For more information call Mary Jo and Rich Castello, at 1-831- 200-3780 or Email them at [email protected] or register online at centralcawwme.org.

WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA Bienvenidos a San Antonio de Padua We are happy and grateful to have you with us today! If you would like to register at St. Anthony of Padua, please fill out this form and place it in the collection basket, drop it off, or mail it to the parish office. Estamos felices y agradecidos de que estén nosotros el día de hoy! que celebran con nosotros. Si desea registrarse a esta parroquia, por favor llene la siguiente forma y regrésela en la canasta de la colecta o entréguela a la oficina.

{ } New Parishioner { } New Address { } Yes, please Send Me Sunday Contribution Envelopes Nuevo Miembro Nueva Dirección Por Favor Envíenme Sobres para mi Contribución

NAME ______Family Last Name ______Husband and Wife’s Name, if applicable / Nombres de Esposo y Esposa si aplica. Apellido de la Familia

PHONE (Cell) ______PHONE (H) ______

ADDRESS ______CITY ______ZIP______DIRECCIÓN CIUDAD

SHARE YOUR TIME AND TALENTS WITH US / COMPARTE TUS DONES Y TALENTOS! { } I Would Like to Serve at St. Anthony of Padua as a: ______

Me Gustaría Servir en St. Anthony of Padua como: Gracias por Acompañarnos ~ Thanks for Joining Us!

“IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE FIRST, HE SHALL BE THE LAST OF ALL AND THE SERVANT OF ALL.”