Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua. Today we celebrate the: Bienvenidos a San Antonio de Padua. Hoy celebramos el: PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME STEWARDSHIP & PARISH INFORMATION St. Anthony of Padua Pastoral Staff GRAINS OF SAND (559) 439-0124 St. Therese of Lisieux teaches us Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Rob D. Wenzinger ext. 104 through her writings and example [email protected] how to grow in humility. She is Parochial Vicar : Rev. Bert Mello constantly referring to herself as a Parochial Vicar : Rev. Regino Rosero Quijano “little grain of sand”. Yet at the Parish Deacons same time, she trusts that in the Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez eyes of God, every grain of sand in Rev. Mr. Ricardo DeLeon the universe is important. We spend too much of our time referring to Parish Sisters Sister, Flor Azevedo, FHIC ourselves as the best, the greatest, the biggest, and the most awesome. Sister, Rosa Maria Branco, FHIC Jesus attacks this attitude in the Gospel today. Using a child as an example, he tells the disciples to think “smaller” of themselves.

Support Staff After a summer of vacations, trips to the beach, time spent on the golf Finance/Facilities course, hard work in the summer heat, or whatever, you certainly have Tom Neumeier ext. 243 had your dealings with sand. It gets stuck in your shoes, your eyes, your [email protected] smartphone, and your suitcase. Parish Administrator Every time you see a grain of sand or get annoyed by Chris Shiveley ext 101 “If anyone the irritation it causes, it will forever serve as a [email protected] wishes to reminder of Jesus challenge to be more humble. We Accts. Receivable be first, need to serve, not be great. We need to get smaller, not Lilli Angela Antonio ext 172 you shall bigger. When we sin, we are like sand in the wounds [email protected] be the last Bookkeeper of all and of Christ. When we grow in humility, we are like Sherry Otero ext 120 the servant small sparkling grains of sand struck by the sun and [email protected] of all.” now lighting up the world. ©2015 Life Teen, Inc. All rights Webmaster reserved. Lisa Hendey [email protected] Bulletin Editor “Whoever receives me, receives not me email bulletin articles to: but the One who sent me.” [email protected] A cheerful giver does not count the cost of what 22nd Annual Marian Eucharistic he gives. His heart is set on pleasing and cheering the one to whom the gift is given. - St. Julian Conference “REJOICING IN GOD’S LOVE” SEPTEMBER 25, 26 & 27

YOUTH CONFERENCE IS SAT. SEPT. 26 For Registration & General Information. Call Ben (559) 824-0732 or Christy(559) 271-1246. FOR THE WEEKEND OF: Conference speakers include: Msgr. Patrick PARA EL FIN DE SEMANA DE: McCormick, Fr. Gregory Bramlage, Lisa Hunt, September 13, 2015 Deacon Edward Valdez, Fr. Loren Blessing, Fr. $23,710.00 plate income: Richard (Rick) Wendell, and Fr. Charles Lueras Last year’s plate income: $23,841.00 Difference: - $131.00 THE MINIONS ARE COMING TO YEAR TO DATE PLATE COLLECTION ST. ANTHONY’S COLECTAS DEL AÑO HASTA LA FECHA The Parish School Carnival will be held on Sunday, September 27th. Our carnival 7/1/2013-6/30/14 $1,333,097.62 is famous for its fun activities, farmers 7/1/2014-6/30/15 $1,336,080.94 market, rides and for providing delicious food. This is a wonderful time to get Difference: + $2,983.32 together as a Parish community and to spend the day with your family and friends. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR Please plan on joining us. It is always a CONTINUED GENEROSITY! wonderful thing to see our school and church community come GRACIAS POR SU CONTINUA GENEROSIDAD! together for this great event that benefits our school. 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2015 - XXV DOMINGO ORDINARIO PAGE 3 MASS INTENTIONS, PRAYERS & PETITIONS READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS (SEPT 20 - SEPT 27, 2015) Sacraments Support Staff SUNDAY’S READINGS CAN BE FOUND AT #1001B (559) 439-0124 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY 9/20 Infant Baptisms & Funerals IS 50:5-9A; PS 116:1-6, 8-9; JAS 2:14-18; MK 8:27-35 Teri Loera ext. 102 8:00 am † Carrie Dunn Penchuk by her family [email protected] 9:30 am † Robert & Agnes Humrick by Lawrence Humrick Marriage Coordinator 11:00 am Pro Populo Deanna Driscoll ext. 116 1:00 pm (Español) † Jose Montoya por su familia [email protected] 3:30 pm (Latin) † Moses Sifuentes by Nick & Delia Garcia 6:00 pm † Leslie Roberts by Tessa Martinez Music Ministry MONDAY 9/21 EPH 4:1-7, 11-13; PS 19:2-5; MT 9:9-13 David Sarkisian ext. 222 [email protected] 6:45 am † Josefina Galleto by Mario & Dolores Valmonte 8:00 am † Ambrose Facio by Ramona Facio THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM TUESDAY 9/22 EZR 6:7-8, 12B, 14-20; PS 122:1-5; LK 8:19-21 Baptisms are celebrated at St. Anthony on 6:45 am † Lois Laygo by Paul Laygo 8:00 am † Vaclav & Julie Lim by Marketa Limova Please contact Teri Loera at the parish 9/23 EZR 9:5-9; TB:13:2, 3-4ABEFGHN, 7-8; LK 9:1-6 office for more 6:45 am † James DeMera by R.T.L.Catholic Charities information. 8:00 am † Deceased Members of the Ochinero & Ferdinandi Families THURSDAY 9/24 HG 1:1-8; PS 149:1B-6A, 9B; LK 9:7-9 We welcome the infants who were recently 6:45 am † Zenaida Falqueza by Mr & Mrs. Freddie Fernandez & family 8:00 am † Pietro & Davidina Mastrocinque by Rosanna Lampman initiated into the family of Christ. FRIDAY 9/25 HG 2:1-9; PS 43:1-4; LK 9:18-22 Liliana Grace Arambula, Jeremy Bautista-Lopez, 6:45 am † Lee B. Schmid by Diane Arbios Diana Yasmin Dias-Ochoa, 8:45am † Drahoslav Lim by Marketa Limova Miley Belle Estrada, SATURDAY 9/26 ZEC 2:5-9, 14-15A; JER 31:10-12AB, 13; LK 9:43B-45 Cristian Armando Juarez-Rodriguez, Kaylee Cristina Juarez, 5:15 pm † Stan M. Cardenas by Michael, Pearl & Evelyn Cardenas Aaron Peña, Jr 7:00 pm (Español) Intentions of Marlin & Gloria Larson by Pat & Linda Mastro Danielle Juliet Ramirez, 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY 9/27 Kiano Vega-Raya -48 May they always feel the love of God 8:00 am † Dick Fourchy b Alyce Fourchy working through their lives as they are 9:30 am † Barbara Kuhlman by Gary & Donna Giannetta guided by their parents and godparents. 11:00 am † Frank & Frances Urtaza by Marc & Lucy Vasquez 1:00 pm (Español) Pro Populo 3:30 pm (Latin) Intentions of Erika Tapia by her family Banns of Marriage 6:00 pm † Jerry DiCeglie by Frank Felser The following couple will marry in our church in the coming weeks: RECENTLY REQUESTED: INTENTIONS: Ralph Zavala & Peter DeFendis Barbara Orlando by Judy Simuns Celeste Carmona by Georgina & Marcella Reynolds Angelina Sacca by the Frye Family Nicholas Chin & Arturo Vargas by Diana Vargas Nicole Tavares Ruth Santos Joseph Sacca by the Frye Family by the Mendoza Family Please pray for this couple as they prepare for their wedding. POPE FRANCIS'S US VISIT (SEPTEMBER 22-27) Please Pray for: During the historic visit of Pope Dennis Baker, and all those Francis to the United States, the who are sick May they feel the United States Conference of healing power of our prayers.

Catholic Bishops will live-stream Condolences: over six days of free online video We pray for Arturo Vargas, and all the coverage of papal events. faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto All events will be live streamed in English with audio commentary them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine from the USCCB website here: http://www.usccb.org/live upon them. May they rest in peace. PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 - 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education & Sacraments

(559) 439-0124 Children's Religious Education

Mary Socorro Briseño ext 119 [email protected] Religious Ed. Secretary Aida Bolton ext 115 [email protected] STILL ACCEPTING LATE REGISTRATIONS!

High School Sacraments We begin Sunday, Oct. 5th @ 3:30pm or Sharon Christison ext 111 [email protected] Tuesday, Oct. 7th @ 6:30pm Youth Group Assistant NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS Jenise Coates ext 110 Forms are available in the Parish Office, Church Entrances, [email protected] and on our Website: www.stanthonyfresno.org If you have questions after reading over the forms, please contact: Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 119 or [email protected]

WOULD YOU SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH CHILDREN? If you like working with children, consider sharing your faith and your time. The GIFT Religious Education program is still in need of several volunteers for different grades levels on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.

Contact Mary Briseño for more information. May the Lord show you in which ministry you may better serve Him.

"GLORIFY" Sept. 20th All teens are welcome who are in CATECHETICAL SUNDAY 2015 9th thru 12th grade. Teens who are juniors or seniors who have been a part of LifeTeen or Confirmation and want to be a part of our team email Sharon [email protected]. There are many ways you can help out!

Adults and Young adults who are interested in helping out at our This weekend, parishes across the country will honor those who share Life Nights call Sharon at in the evangelizing and teaching mission of the Church through a 439-0124 x111. special rite of commissioning and blessing. Here at St. Anthony of If you love God and have a heart Padua Religious Education and Faith Formation we invite, catechists and faith formation teachers to be commissioned during the 11am, for teens then you would be a 1pm(Spanish) and 6pm masses. What a blessing it is to our great addition to our Core team. community to have all these wonderful people sharing their faith and proclaiming the Good News of our Lord!

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 your Spirit enlighten my mind and strengthen my heart so that I can be a path of Christ’s love to families, especially those in need, the homebound and aged, the disabled and disheartened. Through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, I pray for the Church, the Bride of Christ, whose mission to build a civilization of love passes through the family. Amen 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2015 - XXV DOMINGO ORDINARIO PAGE 5 YOUNG ADULTS & ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Adult Religious Education-RCIA Anyone interested in completing their sacraments of And Sunday Pre-School initiation ~ Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist ~ (559) 439-0124

Martha Danks-Ferguson ext 114 [email protected] Welcome to the U.S., Pope Francis!

Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive Prayer of Anticipation The presence of Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families in our country will be a joyful moment for millions of Catholics and people of good will. Our great hope has been that the Holy Father would visit us to inspire our families in their mission of love. As members of the Church, we welcome the Pope’s presence among us. We celebrate an opportunity to know that he is in our midst for a brief time. Yet, we pray that, as leader of the Church, he will awaken in our minds and hearts the importance of our faith in today’s society. .We pray that we will hunger for a deeper understanding of our World Meeting of Families Prayer

faith as we participate in programs and events in our parishes that God and Father of us all, increase our knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church teachings. in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, .We pray that we will seek opportunities to deepen our faith life you have made us through prayer, Mass attendance and reception of the Sacraments. your sons and daughters .We pray that family life will be nurtured by a strong effort to in the family of the Church.

practice our faith traditions and be nurtured by our relationship May your grace and love with Jesus. help our families .We pray that we will strive to grow in holiness as we follow the in every part of the world example of Jesus and live as his disciples. be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. .We pray that we will make an effort to discover ways in which we can share with one another the Gospel message and the faith we May the example of the Holy Family, profess. with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of SAVE THE DATE! communion and prayer and to always St. Agnes Mission Annual Church Carnival Sat. seek your truth and live in your love.

Sept. 26th from 1 to 7pm Food, Fun, music, family Through Christ our Lord. Amen. entertainment, Bingo, Raffle prizes...Whole lot Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, more!! If you would like to donate a Raffle prize pray for us! please contact the church office at 439-2100 Copyright (c) World Meeting of Families All rights reserved.

The St Anthony of Padua “The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it Knights of Columbus Council #6092, naturally. That family is the salt of invite all Catholic Gentlemen 18 years and older to an informational meeting about joining the the earth and the light of the world; it Knights. There will be a meeting on Sat, October 3rd at 9:00am in the is the leaven of society.” donut room. If supporting or giving back to your Catholic Parish Pope Francis, October 27, 2013 community is of any interest to you, please attend this informal meetings. For more information Call Danny Leon 916-5575 PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PARISH MINISTRIES NEWS

Parish Ministries FIRST FRIDAY MASS - OCTOBER 2, 2015 (559) 439-0124 ST. PADRE PIO GATHERING - 5:30pm

Norma Jean Liscano ext 105 FIRST SATURDAY MASS - OCTOBER 3, 2015 @ 8am Ministries Secretary [email protected] Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel followed by the Rosary to Sister Rosa ext 112 Our Lady of the Miraculous. [email protected] Sister Flor ext 122 GRIEF JOURNEY SUPPORT GROUP [email protected] St. Anthony of Padua Parish is offering Grief Support Sessions Music Ministry for 6-weeks @ 9:00am in the Parish Office Boardroom Begins: David Sarkisian ext 222 October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2015 & November 21, 2015 [email protected] Given by: Sylvia Miller, Ed.D, RN Faith Community Nurse. The Grief Journey is a unique transition for all who experiences the loss of a loved one, but you do not have to travel this journey alone. Anyone who Don’t forget...Taizé Prayer Service has lost a loved one and is going through the grief process is encouraged Monday, September 21 to attend. Questions? Call Sr. Rosa at: 439-0124,x 112 St. Anthony of Padua Church “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” ~ Psalms 119 7:30pm to 8:30pm

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Of HOLY “BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND! I AM GOD.” ~ Psalms 46:10 The next meeting will be on Monday, October 5th @ 10am in the Conference Room or 7pm in the Parish Office Boardroom. Questions? Call Office of Ministries 439-0124, ext. 112. NO FOOD DRIVE IN SEPTEMBER See you next month! “I was sick and you visited me...” ~ Matt 25: 36 We thank you in advance for your generosity! The Silver Angels invite you to join us on a fun-filled field trip to the: Hilmar Cheese Factory SAVE THE DATES! Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - Bus Price: $15.00 St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Leave St. Anthony of Padua Church: 8:30am; return @ approximately Church presents a... 5:00pm. There will be a guided bus tour of the facility, and visits to their exhibits and gift shop. You may purchase lunch in the cafeteria, or bring a 5-Night Parish Mission sack lunch to enjoy in the picnic area. If you would like to “shake, rattle, October 25 - 29, 2015 and roll” and create your own ice-cream treat, there is a $3.00 additional w/ Rev. Wade Menezes, CPM charge (to be paid on-site). We will also visit Holy Rosary Parish, for a of The Fathers of Mercy & EWTN tour of both their original and newly-constructed churches. Please obtain a Mission Title: “Work out your Reservation Form at the church office and return it with your payment, no later than Wednesday, October 7th. For additional information, please call Salvation!”~Philippians 2:12 Marti @ 431-1985 or Antoinette @ 431-9536. We look forward to seeing you! (Different talk each night) Sunday Mission: 7:30pm ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel Saturday, Oct 17th@ 10:00 A.M. Main Church Monday thru Thursday - Main Church Questions? Please call the Office of Ministries at: Confessions: 5:30pm-6:30pm / Mission 439-0124, x112

Thursday Evening (last night) Closing Mass with Homily: 7:00pm SAVE THE DATE!! CD’s will be available for purchase each For the Silver Angels Senior Ministry "Holiday Boutique 2015" night, make checks payable to: The Fathers St. Anthony’s Social Hall 5680 N. Maroa Ave. of Mercy Saturday, October 17th 11am-7pm Sunday, October 18th 8am-1pm *There will be a free-will offering; Jewelry, baked goods, holiday gifts & baskets & more. Also, delicious please make checks payable to: St. Anthony of Padua Church. Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches for $7.00 complimentary For questions? Please contact Sr. Rosa in coffee & water; sandwiches will also be sold after the weekend Masses. Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Marti: 431-1985 or Antoinette: 431-9536. 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2015 - XXV DOMINGO ORDINARIO PAGE 7 PARISH GROUPS & MINISTRIES

MONDAYS / LUNES ————————–—————- ICF (Italian Catholic Federation) The I.C.F. meets the second Wednesday of each month at TWIN HEARTS GROUP 6:00pm–8pm in St. Anthony's Social Hall. We begin our This group meets every Monday at 6:30pm in Room #23 to evening with a great dinner followed by a very short meeting. pray the rosary and to prepare for the Sunday Readings. You do not have to be Italian, but you must be Catholic to Newcomers are always welcome to join at anytime. join. For more information please call Antoinette @ 431-9536. ST. ANN’S BRIDGE CLUB GRUPO DE ORACIÓN (miércoles) This group meets on the second Monday of each month @ Acompáñanos a alabar al Señor atreves de alabanzas y 12noon in the Conference Room for a game of cards and oración, experiencias de conversión y testimonios. Este refreshments. Interested Bridge players are invited. For grupo se reúne los miércoles a las 7pm en el salón #21 reservations call: Rose Marie at: 439-2601 or Ann at: Para mas información llamar a Edgar al 439-0124 ext.173 439-1649. (Date subject to change due to Monday Holidays; check bulletin). Next meeting, Monday, Oct. 12th 2015. THURSDAYS / JUEVES ——————–———————- QUEEN OF THE HOLY FAMILY GUILD FILIPINO CATHOLIC LEAGUE All women of the parish are invited to join us! Meetings on the These members are called to the Christian message of first Thursdays of the month in the Office Board Room. Next spiritual growth and fostering service to others through the meeting will be in October 2 @ 7:00pm. application of the Gospel values in the Filipino Catholic Please call Alice at: 222-7005 or Rose Marie at: 314-5452 for tradition. They meet every second Monday of the month at more information. 7pm in the Parish Office Boardroom. CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE (Fresno Women’s Chapter) TUESDAYS / MARTES —————————————— An ecumenical Christian ministry of lay women working LEGION OF MARY together to bring Christ to the workplace and our homes. This group meets every Tuesday from 5pm-6pm, in the Board “come and experience” the Women’s Fresno Chapter. Every Room. Help us to keep bringing Jesus & Mary to our Thursday from 6:30am to 7:30am in the Conference Room. neighborhood. For more information please contact Lucy Vasquez at 355-7403 TUESDAY NIGHT FAITH BIBLE STUDY CENACLES OF MARY This group meets from 9am-10am every Thursday morning in Facilitator: Deacon Ed Valdez / Time: 7pm to 8:30pm in the Parish Office Boardroom to recite the Rosary for Room #21 Class begins with prayer the Rosary, vocations, all Priests, spiritual needs & intentions for our meditation...studies are Church teachings, the Sunday parish. Newcomers are welcome. readings and much more. Bring your bibles, catechism & a friend. See you there! WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY RESUMES on Thursday, September 10th - 10am - 11:30am LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY Location: Room #21 / Childcare provided in Room #24 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Parish Center. Study: Study: “Mystery of God”, film series, by Fr. Robert Barron How Do Catholics Read the Bible by renowned Scripture Cost for Materials: $25.00 scholar Fr. Daniel Harrington, S.J. Material ($20). Facilitator, Any questions? Call Nivia at: 285-2727 or Dina at: 960-7116. Prof. Craig Bernthal. Join us as we continue our faith All women are welcome to join in at anytime! formation in the Word of God. If you have any questions, FATIMA’S FAITHFUL MINISTRY please contact Martha [email protected] or Fatima’s Faithful NEXT meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 24th by calling 439-0124, ext.114. @ 6:30pm in the Board Room. Rosary & meditation on the meaning of the message of Fatima. All are welcome to CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP join us. Questions? Contact Sr. Rosa Maria in the Office of This group meets every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in Ministries at: 439-0124, ext. 112. Room #23 at the School. Anyone is welcome to join in. FRIDAYS / VIERNES ———–——— INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP This group meets every Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Dreaming New Dreams...for Chapel at 6:30pm to pray the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Divorced & Separated Catholics Mercy, and prayers for the intentions. All are welcome to join St. Anthony of Padua Church will offer every us at anytime. Friday a 6-week session series entitled, “Dreaming New Dreams,” September 11th WEDNESDAYS / MIÉRCOLES ——————————- thru October 16th, @ 6:30pm in Room #22, for Divorced & CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE (Fresno Men’s Chapter) Separated Catholics. For questions please contact: Sr. An ecumenical organization dedicated to bring Jesus Christ to Rosa Maria in the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, x112. the market place. This group meets every Wednesday @ 6:30am in the Conference Room Coordinator: Francis Samson. RETREAT FOR SEPARATED & DIVORCED Contact Gary Carrasco at: 448-8907or at [email protected] CATHOLICS see pg#10 for more details. www.christiansincommerce.org MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS ENGLISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP This group meets every Wednesday 10am-11am in the Join us, let’s praise and worship our God through songs, Parish Office Boardroom for recitation of the Holy Rosary, inspired teachings and powerful life conversion experiences Prayers for Pope Francis. Contact: Vera Cruz at: 349-2802 and stories every Friday @ 7:30pm in Room #23. Rosary and chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:40 Christy Villas: 271-1246. All are welcome! PAGINA 8 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HISPANIC MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Hispanic Ministries Staff GRANO DE ARENA (559) 439-0124 Santa Teresa de Lisieux nos enseña Hispanic Ministries Director a través de sus escritos y su Director de Ministerios Hispanos ejemplo a crecer en humildad. Ella Edgar Briseño ext 173 se refiere constantemente a sí [email protected] misma como un "pequeño grano de Hispanic Ministries Assistant arena". Sin embargo, al mismo Asistente de Ministerios Hispanos tiempo, ella confía en que a los Hna. Manuela Vazquez, MCSTNJ ext. 113 ojos de Dios, cada grano de arena en el universo es importante. [email protected] Pasamos mucho de nuestro tiempo, refiriéndonos como los mejores, los más grandes, los más impresionantes. Jesús ataca esta actitud en el Evangelio de hoy. Usando a un niño como ejemplo, le dice a los discípulos que piensen "más pequeño" de ellos mismos. YA COMENZAMOS! Después de un verano de vacaciones, viajes a la playa, tiempo en el NOS REUNIMOS LOS DOMINGOS campo de golf, trabajo duro en el calor del verano, o lo que sea, ciertamente han tenido que lidiar con la arena. Se queda pegada en sus zapatos, sus ojos, su teléfono y su maleta. Cada vez que veas un grano de arena o seas “SI ALGUIEN incomodado por la irritación que provoca, siempre QUIERE SER te servirá como un recordatorio del desafío de Jesús EL PRIMERO, a ser más humilde. Tenemos que servir, no ser QUE SEA EL grandes. Necesitamos hacernos pequeños, no más ÚLTIMO DE grande. TODOS Y EL Cuando pecamos, somos como arena en las heridas SERVIDOR DE de Cristo. Cuando crecemos en humildad, somos TODOS.” como pequeños brillantes granos de arena golpeada PRÓXIMA REUNIÓN por el sol y ahora iluminando al mundo. ©2015 Life DOMINGO 20 DE SEPT. @3:30pm Teen, Inc. All rights reserved. SALÓN SOCIAL TE ESPERAMOS! Los Minions Vienen a San Antonio

La CONFIRMACIÓN está abierta para El carnaval parroquial se llevará a cabo el todos los adolescentes de High School. domingo, 27 de septiembre. Nuestro Ofrecemos un programa de dos años. carnaval es famoso por sus actividades, mercado de agricultores, juegos y de Reuniones los Domingos proporcionar comida deliciosa. Es un de 3:30pm - 5:00pm. momento maravilloso para reunirse como una comunidad parroquial y para pasar el día INSCRIPCIONES: con su familia y amigos. Por favor haga Miércoles a Viernes de planes para estar son nosotros. Siempre es 9am a 4pm en la Oficina de la maravilloso ver a nuestra escuela y comunidad de la iglesia unirse Parroquia. para este gran evento que beneficia a nuestra escuela.

Misioneros Laicos Benedictinos RESERVE LA Invita todos los hombres mayores de 18 FECHA! años a su segundo desierto espiritual en Carnaval de la misión la montaña. Te invitamos a tener un encuentro personal con tu Dios y contigo de Santa Inés el sábado mismo a través del silencio, la oración, la 26 de meditación y la naturaleza. 25-27 de entretenimiento familiar, septiembre, 2015. llama para registrarte al (559) 479-0657 con Alberto. , música, Bingo, rifa de premios... Mucho más!! Si desea donar un premio Grupo Guadalupano ¿Te gustaría ser miembro de este gran para la rifa por favor, póngase en contacto ministerio?. Ven a servir y venerar a nuestra Madre. La Virgen de con la oficina de la iglesia al 439-2100 Guadalupe que ella siempre intercede para nosotros. Para mas información hablar con Hna. Manuela (559) 439-0124 x.113 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2015 - XXV DOMINGO ORDINARIO PAGINA 9 MINISTERIOS HISPANOS / HISPANIC MINISTRIES

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Miércoles a las 7:00pm en el Salón #24

ESTUDIO BÍBLICO

Jueves a las 7:00pm en el Salón #21

FECHA LIMITE de INSCRIPCIONES TARDÍAS es el 20 de SEPTIEMBRE

Se aceptaran inscripciones en Persona en el salón de conferencias

Las formas están disponibles en las Entradas de la Iglesia, en la Oficina de la Parroquia, y en nuestra Pagina de Internet: www.stanthonyfresno.org

Mary Briseño al 439-0124 ext. 119 o [email protected]

UN LLAMADO A TODOS LOS BAUTIZADOS A COMPARTIR SU FE CON LOS NIÑOS Como Católicos bautizados, somos enviados a proclamar la Buena Nueva! ¿Que tal enseñar a los niños? El programa de GIFT Educación Religiosa esta necesitando voluntarios mas para diferentes grados los domingos y los jueves. Hablar con Mary Briseño después de misa hoy o comunícate al 439-0124 ext. 119 o [email protected] Oración para el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias

DOMINGO CATEQUÉTICO 2015 Dios y Padre de todos nosotros, en Jesús, tu Hijo y nuestro

Salvador, nos has hecho tus hijos e hijas en la familia de la Iglesia.

Que tu gracia y amor

ayuden a nuestras familias en cualquier parte del mundo a estar en unión con las demás Este fin de semana, parroquias en todo el país honrarán a quienes en fidelidad al Evangelio. comparten en la misión evangelizadora y la enseñanza de la iglesia a través de un rito especial de bendición y comisión. Aquí en el San Que el ejemplo de la Sagrada Antonio de Padua invitamos a todos los catequistas e instructores de Familia, con la ayuda de tu Espíritu educación religiosa y formación en la fe para ser comisionados Santo, guíe a todas las familias, durante las misas de 11:00, 1pm (Español) y 6:00 masas. Qué especialmente las más atribuladas, bendición para nuestra comunidad tener a todas estas personas a ser casas de comunión y oración maravillosas, compartiendo su fe y proclamando la buena nueva de y a buscar siempre tu verdad y vivir nuestro Señor! en tu amor. ORACIÓN DEL CATEQUISTA Padre de todas las familias, tú me has llamado a servir a la familia con Por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. verdad y amor como catequista. Haz que sea fiel a este llamado, ¡Jesús, María y José, enraizado en tu Palabra, y abierto a los dones del Espíritu Santo. Haz que ruega por nosotros! use estos dones, especialmente los dones de la fe, la esperanza y la Copyright (c) World Meeting of Families All rights reserved. caridad, para servir a la familia como testimonio de ti, que eres amor y vida y la fuente y destino de todas las familias. Haz que tu Espíritu ilumine mi mente y fortalezca mi corazón para que pueda ser un sendero “El Amor es nuestra Misión” del amor de Cristo para las familias, especialmente las necesitadas, los Papa Francisco enfermos y los ancianos, los discapacitados y los afligidos. Mediante la intercesión de María y José, oro por la Iglesia, la Novia de Cristo, cuya misión de construir una civilización de amor pasa por la familia. Amén. PAGE 10 SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OTHER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING is a multi-billion RED MASS dollar business Bishop Ochoa will celebrate this year’s Red in the State of Mass on Friday, October 2, 2015 form 12:10 California and the Central to 12:45 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral. “The Valley is one of Truth of God Is The Light Of The World” is its major this year’s theme for the annual Red Mass. corridors. Our The Red Mass is a special mass for Judges, diocese is Lawyers, Legislators, or other public supporting an initiative by the Episcopal officials dating back centuries to mark the Diocese of San Joaquin to raise beginning of court sessions. All persons are welcome to attend. There awareness of this crime and to help its will be reception immediately following the Red Mass at Singleton victims. From October 2 – 23, a group of Hall from 12:45 to 1:30pm. Please mark your calendar and plan to bicyclists (5 to 8 in the Tour Team) will attend. For more information please contact Frank Nunes at ride 750 miles over 18 days throughout (559) 436-0850 or e-mail at [email protected] Central California. As the Tour goes through communities, towns, and cities, the Tour Team will be joined by other riders including various cycling clubs throughout the valley. Large numbers of cyclists are anticipated during different “legs” of the Tour, which includes 26 stops. Bishop Ochoa is riding in one of these legs and we encourage your participation and support of this event. We especially need riders! If you would like to YOUNG ADULT ADORATION & FELLOWSHIP ride in the Tour or contribute to several Adoración y Compañerismo para Jóvenes Adultos charities which help victims of human Every 2nd Friday of the Month 7pm - St. Ann’s Chapel trafficking, you can do so by going to this website (Tour Against Trafficking) and signing up to ride or support a rider: http:// BE LIVING EXAMPLES OF touragainsttrafficking.org LOVE, FORGIVENESS & CARE RETREAT FOR SEPARATED & Be a family of forgiveness DIVORCED CATHOLICS: FROM DEATH TO LIFE Facilitated by Suzanne Living in a family is messy, there Swanson LCSW, LMFT. Saturday, are difficulties in managing time, October 31, 2015, 8:30-3:30pm at St. Paul personalities and finances. Pope Catholic Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow, Fresno, CA 93710. Francis acknowledges that amid Preregistration is required by contacting these challenges we sometimes John Prandini at 436-3434, ext. 107 or get irritated, he went on to say, or Cost of $25 “sometimes plates fly!” He added: “We shouldn’t be sad about this, it includes lunch. Register by Oct. 25th. is human nature. The secret is love is stronger than an argument. Don’t end your day without making peace. Always make peace.” Families who regularly ask forgiveness and offer forgiveness are then able to take that mercy to the world and transform their workplaces, schools and communities. PRACTICAL WAYS TO BE FAMILIES OF FORGIVENESS: .Do not gossip, this causes resentment and bitterness. Pope Francis counsels: “Be careful how you speak, purify your tongue of offensive words, vulgarity and worldly decadence.” It is an act of mercy to only speak kindly of others. It protects us from judging others. .Regularly celebrate the sacrament of Penance as a family. 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