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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 26, 2014 MATTHEW 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you Fishers of Men” TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO “Síganme y los haré pescadores de hombres” (Mt 4:19) PAGE 2 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / 3ER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO STEWARDSHIP & PARISH INFORMATION

St. Anthony of Padua Pastoral Staff REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD (559) 439-0124 Imagine a large group of travelers, lost in the midst Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Rob D. Wenzinger ext. 104 [email protected] of a dense forest on a Parochial Vicar : Rev. Bert Mello starless black night. They In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Myron J. Cotta, V.G. cannot see the path; they Parish Deacons cannot even see each other. Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez Little by little they wander Rev. Mr. Ricardo DeLeon in different directions, Parish Sisters trying desperately to find Sister, Flor Azevedo, FHIC their way forward through Sister, Rosa Maria Branco, FHIC the immense trees, all the Sister/Hermana, Teresa Norberto, MCSTNJ while spreading further and Support Staff further apart. Suddenly a bright white lantern shines from the edge of Finance/Facilities the forest. Their fear flees with the darkness. As they head toward the Tom Neumeier ext. 243 light they rejoin one another and rejoice to discover the one way out of [email protected] Parish Administrator the forest. The imagery of light in the darkness threads its way through Mary Mosier ext. 103 the Sundays of Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent. It reminds [email protected] us that the Light of the World, whose dawning we celebrated during the Admin Asst. Clergy Appt’s Advent/Christmas season, is the same light of Christ whose flame will Chris Shiveley ext 101 purify and enlighten us during Lent and enkindle the fire of the Holy [email protected] Spirit in us during the fifty days of Easter. This week our first reading Accts. Receivable likens the salvation of the “District of the Gentiles” to light dispelling Lilli Angela Antonio ext 172 [email protected] darkness, anguish, and gloom. Matthew’s Gospel characterizes Jesus as Bookkeeper a light arising in “Galilee of the Gentiles,” beckoning the fishermen to Sherry Otero ext 120 join together in following him along the way. Paul exhorts us to remain [email protected] united on the one way that follows the light of our one and only Lord, Webmaster Jesus Christ. Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Lisa Hendey [email protected] Directives for the Flu Season for Bulletin Editor email bulletin articles to: Ministers, Altar Servers and [email protected] Parishioners in Liturgical Celebrations Remember, God’s People are excused from attending Mass if they are ill with the flu or have reason to believe that they have flu-like symptoms. Those who must care for a sick family member at home, or who reasonably fear they will spread a flu virus if they leave home FOR THE WEEKEND OF are also excused from Mass. JANUARY 19, 2014 1. Do NOT come to Mass when you have flu-like symptoms. $20,972.00 This week’s plate income: 2. Do NOT bring sick children to Mass or to school. Last year’s plate income: $21,554.00 3. Symptoms of flu in humans includes: Cough, fever, sore throat, stuffy nose, chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, (and Difference: - $582.00 sometimes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea). YEAR TO DATE PLATE COLLECTION 4. Do NOT shake hands (e.g., greetings and sign of peace) if you have a scratchy throat, the “sniffles,” coughing, or sneezing. 7/1/12 – 12/31/12 $673,207.59 5. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that Pastors not distribute the 7/1/13 – 12/31/13 $669,966.26 Precious Blood (the chalice) during the flu season. We Difference: - $3,241.33 DISCOURAGE distribution of the Host on the tongue until this flu epidemic has passed. Doing so can contaminate the entire THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! ciborium if a finger touches an infected person on the tongue or As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one mouth, and then returns to the ciborium. another as good stewards of God's varied grace. 6. Wash your hands before and after touching your eyes, face or 1 Peter 4:10 mouth. JANUARY 26, 2014 PAGE 3 MASS INTENTIONS,SACRAMENTS, PRAYERS, PRAISES, PETITIONS PRAYERS & PARISH& PETITIONS INFORMATION READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS (JAN 26 - FEB 2, 2014) THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM TODAY’S READINGS CAN BE FOUND AT #934 Baptisms are celebrated at SUNDAY 1/26 Is 8:23-9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 St. Anthony on Saturdays @ 8:00 am Intentions of Asuncion Vaquilar by the Felix Vaquilar Family 9:00am or Sundays @ 2:30pm. 9:30 am † Charlotte Girado by Knights of Columbus, Council #6092 Parents must schedule the 11:00 am † Liliana Celeste by Nikki,Giuliano,Evangelea & Evenia DiCicco baptismal date and the 1:00 pm (Spanish) † Maria Cervantes por la familia de Daniel Sanchez Baptismal Preparation Class in 3:30 pm (Latin) Pro Populo the Parish Office. Preregistration for 6:00 pm † Honor Casas by the Montes Family this class is required. Baptism should MONDAY 1/27 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 be conferred in the first few weeks after 6:45 am † Diane Kavookjian by Marge & Tim Nelson the birth of a child. Godparents must be 8:00 am † John & Madeline Jones by their dtr, Betty Zanoni practicing Catholics.

1/28 TUESDAY 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 BAPTISMS 6:45 am † Olivia & Armando Flores by Fatima Mosey & siblings We welcome the infants who were 8:00 am † Jennifer Prongos by The Belton Family recently initiated into the family of Christ. WEDNESDAY 1/29 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Addysen Cassandra Chester, 6:45 am † Filomeno Cruz by Mario & Dolores Valmonte William Ezra Soltis, Jr 8:00 am † Alma Mae Horstmeier by Pat & Linda Mastro Adriana Toni Alvarado, Anthony Juan THURSDAY 1/30 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Alvarado, Isaac Joaquin Alvarado, 6:45 am † Jarred Fierro by Felicia Fierro Natalie Jean Habibe, William Nicholas 8:00 am Intentions of Bonnie O’Niel by Ann Sciaroni Habibe & Andrea Rodriguez-Rios FRIDAY 1/31 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 May they always feel the love of God 6:45 am † Lois Laygo by Ron & Sony Ballecer working through their lives as they are 8:45 am † Joseph de Sousa by the Bear Den, Pack #223 guided by their parents and godparents. SATURDAY 2/1 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 8:00 am † Bonnie Montevecchio by The Armas Family THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY 5:15 pm † Luisa Golik by Georgina & Jeff Reynolds Couples should contact the 7:00 pm (Spanish) † Artemio Valles por su hija parish office to make an SUNDAY 2/2 Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] appointment with the parish 8:00 am † Pietro & Davidina Mastrocinque by Rosanna Lampman marriage coordinator at least 9:30 am † Jean Kersten by Ed Kersten six months in advance of any wedding date to begin preparations. 11:00 am † John Michael Papagni by Eddie & Gloria Lopes 1:00 pm (Spanish) †Maria Angela Villaescua Loredo por Rosario Ruelas MARRIAGE BANNS: 3:30 pm (Latin) Pro Populo The following couples will marry in the 6:00 pm † Laura Guzman-Magill by Don & LaVerne Bettencourt coming weeks: Michael Shoffner and Christina Tyler Kristopher Haycock and Natalie Ray RECENTLY REQUESTED If you know of any canonical reason for Emilio & Catalina Abella by Soledad Aabella & family, Donnie them not to be married, please contact the Underdown by Mark & Janet Cameron, Steve Segal by his family, Jose parish office. Montoya by his family, Joe McCoy by Royce & Deanna Crough, Donald Underdown by Florence & Gary Dunn, Eloy Lambrano by Manuel Chavez, Leila Gaines by The DeMera & Landon Families, Jack Praises, Prayers and Petitions Sarkisian by Rick & Barbara Ventura & family, Fatima Mendonca by Eliseo & Nivia Cuellar, John Soliz by Eliseo & Nivia Cuellar, Mary Tosti PRAY FOR THE SICK: We pray for those Mendes by Eliseo & Nivia Cuellar, Mary Tosti Mendes by Benedict who are sick. May they feel Mendonca, Laura Guzman Magill by Setsu Hiraoka & Mary Toyota, God’s healing power through Frank Creede by Mark & Janet Cameron, Sydney Jackson by Mark & our prayers. Janet Cameron, Adele & Nat Spinelli by Mark & Janet Cameron, Jim CONDOLENCES: We pray Crough by Danny & Deanna Croughj, Soledad Ochoa Hernandez by Eliseo & Nivia Cuellar for: Jose Montoya, Larry Avelar, Lia Prueger, John INTENTIONS Alonzo Hannah, Bernard Darrel Duzi by Rick & Barbara Ventura & family, Domingo Abella by Meitzner, Abaigail Grace Needham, Eva Soledad Abella & family, Cecilia Bautista Sablan by Katie DeLeon Guerrero, Jamie Presely and all the The DeLeon Famiy, (B-day) Noah Adams by Bonnie Derry faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto Richard Saroyan by Evelyn M. Fisher, them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine Dr. George Bertolucci by Evelyn Fisher upon them. May they rest in peace. PAGE 4 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / 3ER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 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 Classes are held on: [email protected] High School Sacraments Sundays @ 3:30 - 4:45pm or Tuesdays @ 6:30 - 7:45pm Sharon Christison ext 111 For more information contact: Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 119 [email protected] [email protected] Youth Group Assistant Jenise Coates ext 110 2ND YEAR OF SACRAMENT PREPARATION [email protected] The next Thursday session for families in their 2nd year of

Sacrament Preparation is scheduled for January 30th.

Middle School Youth Ministry All 6th, 7th & 8th graders Always welcome!

SUNDAYS 3:30pm - 4:45pm - Social Hall

For more information call Jenise @439-0124x110 Teen Gospel Reflection Or Email [email protected] Sometimes I let my fear of the unknown get in the way of what really matters because I All teens in High School are welcome to attend our 6:00pm am too afraid, too doubtful to simply cast all Mass. Come sit up front in the Main Section of the Church. of my possessions and luxuries aside and follow Christ. We all get worried that if we open ourselves fully to God that He won’t like what He sees, leading Him to turn us away. We live in a world where our peers Jan 26th: “Prove it” Unstoppable Retreat are constantly judging our imperfections and mistakes, which makes us feel as if our Feb 2nd: Call me Mom Feb. 14th –16th at human qualities are going to make God love Feb. 9th: Life Night Santa Terisita Youth us less. We get so caught up in this fear that Feb. 23rd: Life Night Center. Forms online. we forget that God already knows every single part of us: every wrongdoing, every IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF OUR LIFE TEEN fear, every truth that we hide even from MINISTRY PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL SHARON CHRISTISON. ourselves. The truth is that God doesn’t YOU ARE NEEDED. care about all of our mistakes. He For more information call: Sharon @ 439-0124 ext 111 only wants us to have the courage to stand up, cast all of our doubts and burdens aside, or email [email protected] and follow Him. I often find myself I am not afraid; BRING wondering how our perfect Father could I was born to do this. A love such imperfect children, but then I see Joan of Arc FRIEND!! Jesus on the cross. God knows that we are far from pure, but He invites us to follow Him so that we may take part in the good REMINDER: High School 2nd year Confirmation that He does and learn to become more like Journey nights meet on the following Mondays from 7pm till 8:30pm. January 27th in the Social Hall, February 10th in Him. Cassie, age 17 LIFETEEN Rm 24 and February 24th in Rm 24. JANUARY 26 2014 PAGE 5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Adult Religious Education-RCIA sessions will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 7th at 6:30 And Sunday Pre-School p.m. in the Conference Room. Anyone interested in (559) 439-0124 completing their sacraments of initiation ~ Baptism, Confirmation or Martha Danks-Ferguson ext 114 Eucharist ~ is welcome to join us. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] Martha @ [email protected].

ADULT CONFIRMATION: If you are Catholic, older than high school and have been thinking about investigating how to receive your Confirmation, you’ve found it! Sessions are held on Tuesday evenings @Pontifex Jan/20/2013 from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Conference Room of the Parish Center. It is not enough to say we are Christians. We New folks are welcome at any time… but NOW is a GREAT time to must live the faith, not only with our words, but start with the formation process. Call Martha for more details: 439-0124, with our actions. ext. 114 or [email protected] @Pontifex Jan/18/2013 Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially TUESDAY NIGHT FAITH BIBLE STUDY of children robbed of their childhood. Facilitator: Deacon Edward Valdez - Come and @Pontifex Jan/17/2013 enrich your Catholic Faith every Tuesday night from How powerful prayer is! May we never lose the 7pm to 8:30pm in Room #21 @ the School. Drop- courage to say: Lord, give us your peace. ins are also welcome on any Tuesday night bring @Pontifex Jan/16/2013 your bibles & a friend. For questions please contact Let us pray for peace, and let us bring it about, the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, x105. starting in our own homes!

THE NEW LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY ISAIAH Bible Study Join us every Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Come & see what the prophet has to say to us in our day & age. Materials are available from the instructor for $15.00.

WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY When: Thursday Mornings Time: 10am - 11:30am Study: Beginning Apologetics 1 Where: Room #21 @ St. Anthony’s School. Childcare Provider is in Room #24 - Questions? Call REFLECTIONS the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, ext. 112. "Follow me" is a divine invitation, Bring your Bibles & invite a friend! urgent request and beautiful challenge. National Catholic Schools Week 2014 January 26 - February 1 Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2014 is January 26 to February 1. Schools typically observe National Catholic Schools Week with Masses, “Come follow me.” He called the open house and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, first disciples, Peter, Andrew, James schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to and John, to form a community that young people and its contributions to our church, our would proclaim His Gospel. communities and our nation. PAGE 6 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / 3ER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO PARISH MINISTRIES Parish Ministries SIGN LANGUAGE at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, we will have (559) 439-0124 American Sign Language interpreters present for Norma Jean Liscano ext 105 those who wish to utilize their services. We have been Ministries Secretary working with graduate students from Fresno State as [email protected] well as local interpreters who serve the deaf and hard Sister Rosa ext 112 of hearing through out the Fresno area. Please help us [email protected] spread the word. Sister Flor ext 122 [email protected] Music Ministry David Sarkisian ext 222 [email protected]

“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS... hands of God, at his disposition, and listening to his voice in the depths of our hearts.” It’s Blessed JANUARY 27th TRI-TIP PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION DATE FOR THE ANNIVERSARY MASS HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL Time! TUESDAY, JANUARY 28. Bishop’s Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples: St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 2:30pm, at Saint Peter Prince Council 6092 will have their annual Super of Apostles Parish in Lemoore. Married Couples Bowl Sunday tri-tip sandwich and whole celebrating anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50+ years tri-tip sale on Saturday, Feb.1, 2014 at the are invited to register in the parish office by or before 5:15 Mass and on Super Bowl Sunday, January 28, 2014, in order to receive a certificate at the Feb. 2, 2014 from 8:00 am until after light reception. Stop by or contact the parish office at 439- 11:00 Mass. Tri Tip Sandwiches: $10.00 Whole Tri Tips: $35.00 each. FATIMA’S FAITHFUL Reserve your whole tri-tip by calling Fatima’s Faithful next Meeting: 6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Doug @ 908-6762. Thanks! January 30th, 2014 in the Conference Room to review “33 Days to Morning Glory” We will be watching the DVD by the author of the book in preparation for our next retreat “Consoling the Heart of Jesus”. For more ST. ANTHONY’S information please contact Sophia at (559) 298-3550 FOOD DRIVE JANUARY 25th & 26th St. Anthony of Padua Church invites you to: Consoling the Heart of Jesus Please bring non-perishable foods. A 10-week Retreat: Feb 20 - May 1 The Truck will be located in the Church Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Room 22 – $30 for materials parking lot and someone from Knights of Columbus will there to help assist If you enjoyed 33 Days to Morning Glory, you are sure to appreciate the you! Thank you for your generosity in second part called Consoling the Heart of Jesus helping those who are less fortunate Please join us at St. Anthony of Padua church for this powerful retreat and cannot provide for their families. that brings “little souls” closer to the heart of Monetary donations are greatly Jesus. It is the perfect retreat for anyone appreciated. Make checks payable to: looking to become a great saint in a short Catholic Charities 149 N. Fulton period of time! This retreat is designed to set Street Fresno, CA 93701. our hearts on fire with love of God and our For questions call Catholic Charities neighbor and to inspire us to works of mercy in at: 237-0851. our families, parishes and communities. “Lord, help me to make time today to Registration deadline: February 1, 2014 serve you in those who are most in need (to ensure you receive materials by the first session) of encouragement or assistance.” If interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, St. Vincent de Paul please contact: Sophia Muniz at 298-3550 or [email protected] PAGE 7 JANUARY 26, 2014 PARISH MINISTRIES & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Of HOLY COMMUNION St. Agnes Mission TO THE HOMEBOUND! Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 3rd @ 10am in the Conference Room or 7pm in the Parish Office Boardroom. Welcome to our first meeting of the year 2014. Please be sure to attend one of the meetings. Thank you in advance for your love & care to the homebound. “Our Lord has created persons for all states in life, and in all of them we see people who achieved sanctity by fulfilling their obligations well.” St. Anthony Mary Claret 22nd WORLD DAY OF THE SICK † St. Agnes Mission Support Staff TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 @ 10:00AM Parish Administrator Please don’t forget to bring your and elderly family Annette Amparano 394-5058 [email protected] members to receive the comfort of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Tuesday, February 11, Director of Religious Ed. 2014 @ 10:00am in the Main Sanctuary. For Phyllis Carmona 299-5549 questions please call the Office of Ministries at: 439- Hispanic Ministries 0124, ext. 112 or 105. Miguel Mireles 259-4205

“May you all be sustained by the comforting words of the Fathers of the Vatican II Council, “You are not alone, separated, abandoned or useless. You have been called by Christ and are his living and transparent image.” (Message to the Poor, the Sick and the Suffering). John Paul II, Letter for the Institution of the World Day of the Sick, May 13, 1992 the ave S te! The Silver Angels Senior Ministry invites you to a Da Co St. Valentine’s Day Celebration! uples Ladies, wear “Romantic Red” (including hat), Retre bring your Valentine, and come out dancing to an encore at! See performance by: Page 9

“Dave, Mike, & Ed” th Date: Tuesday, February 11 , 11:30 A.M. PARDINI’S (SHAW & VAN NESS) Entrée: Braised Beef - Price: $13.00 We look forward to seeing you! A MESSAGE FROM...

PERPETUAL ADORATION MEETING FOR HOURLY CAPTAINS AND ADORERS Our captains and adorers have expressed the desire to meet and share concerns and experiences regarding the Blessed Sacrament. To answer this request, a meeting is scheduled for February 13th, 2014 at 6:30pm in the Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P. is a Conference Room. Please place this date on your calendar Passionist priest who preached our and make all the efforts possible to attend. Msgr Myron mission last May. His television Cotta will be with us to offer an opening prayer and a program Live with Passion! will begin short reflection to enrich our meeting. airing nationally. on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Sunday MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS mornings at 8 a.m. ET/ 5 a.m. PT. Our next Monthly Memorial Mass will be Saturday, (starting Jan. 26th) (Check local February 15th, 2014 @ 5:15pm. This Mass is in honor listings for stations.) His programs of those who passed away a year ago in February will inspire and encourage you to 2013. We invite members of the families to come up know God more deeply and to live after Mass to take the candle home as a memorial to with Passion! For more information, your loved one. For questions? Please call 439-0124, log on to www.frcedric.org ext. 112. PAGINA 8 3ER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO / 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HISPANIC MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS HISPANOS Hispanic Ministries Staff Bienvenidos a San Antonio de Padua. (559) 439-0124 Hispanic Ministries Director REFLEXIONEMOS SOBRE LA PALABRA DE DIOS Director de Ministerios Hispanos Imaginémonos un grupo Edgar Briseno ext 173 grande de viajeros perdidos [email protected] en medio de un bosque Hispanic Ministries Assistant espeso y una noche sin Asistente de Ministerios Hispanos estrellas. No pueden ver el Hna. Teresa Norberto, MCSTNJ ext. 113 [email protected] camino, ni siquiera se pueden ver unos a otros. Poco a poco van El SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO deambulando en diferentes Bautismos se celebran en San direcciones tratando Antonio de Padua los sábados a desesperadamente de las 9:00am o los domingos a las encontrar el camino en 2:30pm. Los padres deben programar la fecha de bautismo medio de árboles inmensos mientras que se siguen separando más y y la clase de preparación más. Súbitamente se ve la luz brillante y blanca de una linterna en los bautismal en la oficina parroquial. bordes del bosque. El temor de ellos se disipa con la oscuridad y al Preinscripción para la clase dirigirse hacia la luz todos se reúnen de nuevo, y se alegran al descubrir prebautismal es requerida. El el camino que los sacará del bosque. La imagen de la luz en la Bautismo debe ser conferido en las oscuridad es la fibra que va hilando todos los domingos del tiempo primeras semanas después del nacimiento de un niño. Los padrinos deben ser Ordinario entre la Navidad y la Cuaresma. Nos recuerda que la Luz del católicos practicantes. Mundo, cuyo comienzo celebramos durante el tiempo de Adviento y Navidad, es la misma luz de Cristo, cuya llama nos purificará e SACRAMENTO DE iluminará durante la Cuaresma y encenderá el fuego del Espíritu Santo MATRIMONIO en nosotros durante la cincuentena pascual. Nuestra primera lectura de Las parejas deben contactar la esta semana se asemeja a la salvación del “distrito de los paganos” para oficina parroquial para hacer iluminar y disipar la oscuridad, la angustia y la pesadumbre. El una cita con la Coordinadora de matrimonios por lo menos seis meses Evangelio de Mateo personifica a Jesús como la luz que surge en la antes de cualquier fecha de boda para “Galilea de los paganos” y que atrae a los pescadores para que juntos se comenzar los preparativos. dispongan a seguirlo. Pablo nos exhorta a seguir unidos por el único camino que nos dirige al único Señor: Jesucristo. Derechos de autor © 2013, AMONESTACIONES MATRIMONIALES: Las siguientes parejas se casarán en las próximas semanas: Michael Shoffner and Christina Tyler Kristopher Haycock and Natalie Ray Si usted sabe de algún motivo canónico para que no puedan casarse, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial. POR FAVOR ANOTE: LA FECHA DE REGISTRO PARA LA MISA ANUAL DE Oraciones y Peticiones ANIVERSARIO SE HA EXTENDIDO HASTA EL MARTES, ORAR POR LOS ENFERMOS: Oremos 28 DE ENERO. Misa Anual de Aniversario para Parejas Casadas por aquellos que están con el Obispo: Domingo, 9 de Febrero del 2014 a enfermos. Para que puedan las 2:30pm, en la Parroquia de San Pedro Príncipe sentir el poder sanador de Dios de los Apóstoles, en Lemoore. Parejas casadas que a través de nuestras oraciones. celebran su aniversario de 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50+ de CONDOLENCIAS: Oremos por casados están invitados a inscribirse, en la oficina todos los fieles difuntos. Oh de la parroquia antes del 28 de Enero, 2014, para Señor, concédeles el descanso eterno, y recibir un certificado en la recepción después de la deja que brille para ellos la luz perpetua. Misa de Aniversario. Pase a la oficina o llame a Hna. Que descansen en paz. Tere al 430-0124 para inscribirse. PAGINA 9 26 DE ENERO DEL 2014 MINISTERIOS HISPANOS / HISPANIC MINISTRIES

@Pontifex_es 20 ene. No nos limitemos a decir que somos cristianos. Debemos vivir la fe, no sólo con las palabras, sino también con obras. Las clases son los: Domingos de 3:30 - 4:45pm @Pontifex_es 18 ene. CLASES PARA EL SEGUNDO AÑO DE PREPARACIÓN Las guerras destrozan muchas vidas. Pienso PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS especialmente en los niños a los que les han robado su infancia. La próxima reunión del jueves para padres e hijos en su 2do año de preparación al Sacramento está programada para el @Pontifex_es 16 ene. 30 de ENERO a las 6:30pm ¡Qué poderosa es la oración! No perdamos nunca el ánimo para decir: Señor, concédenos tu paz. Para más información llame a: Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 119 o email: [email protected] @Pontifex_es 14 ene. Pidamos por la paz, y busquemos construirla, comenzando desde casa.

Quinceaños... Felicitamos a Claudia Fernanda Ramirez por la celebración de sus quince años en el mes de enero, 2014. Que el Señor la bendiga y la fortalezca y que siempre de testimonio de Cristo a los demás!

Oración a San Miguel Arcángel

SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS

ORIENTACIÓN DOMINGO 23 DE FEBRERO, 2014 - 11:00AM SALON #21

El programa de Camino de Fe es un programa de formación para adultos que aun no han recibido sus sacramentos de iniciación cristiana: Bautizo, Comunión o Confirmación. Si necesitas recibir alguno de estos sacramentos y aun no te has registrado sacramentos ponte en contacto con Hna. Tere al 439-0124 ext. 113 o Edgar a la extensión 173 San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla. Sé nuestro amparo contra LOS TALLERES DE FORMACIÓN PARA ADULTODS COMIENZA EL DOMINGO 2 DE MARZO, 2014 - 10:30AM SALON #21 las perversidad y engaños del demonio. Que Dios le reprenda, GRUPO DE ORACIÓN pedimos suplicantes, y tu príncipe de El Grupo de Oración se reúne los miércoles a las 7:00pm en el Salón la milicia celestial con el divino poder #24 de la escuela. Acompáñanos arroja al infierno a Satanás y a los demás espíritus malignos que andan ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA dispersos por el mundo para la Acompáñanos y trae tu Biblia! Jueves de 6:30pm-8:00pm Salón #21 perdición de las almas. Amén. PAGE 10 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / 3ER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO OTHER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Couple’s Retreat: April 4-6, 2014 Held at the beautiful St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA “Marriage: Feeding the Flame of the Holy Spirit” Come learn how to deepen both your married & individual spirituality. Catholic married couples will spend time together learning how the Has been canceled due to no sign-ups. Holy Spirit works in their Sacrament. Prayer, Rosary, Stations of the We will reschedule for a later date. Cross, Adoration, Reconciliation, Mass and personal time will enrich your relationship with Jesus and your spouse.

Retreat Master Fr. Maurice Emelu EWTN Host of “The Faith with Fr. Maurice” Registration Questions: Prud’hommes, 559-589-1737hm, 559-816-4201 Raeleen, 559-816-3371 Pepe. Organized by: Teams of Our Lady Fresno Sector

SOCIAL JUSTICE: JOHN DEAR John Dear will speak at the Newman Center on Thursday, February 6, at 7:00 pm. He will discuss and his new book “The Nonviolent Life”. A book signing will follow with books available at $16.00. John was recently nominated for the by Archbishop . John Dear is an internationally known voice for peace and nonviolence. He has organized and participated in nonviolent campaigns for over three decades; been arrested some 75 times in acts of civil disobedience against war and injustice; and spent nearly a year of "San Joaquin Memorial High School his life in jail for peace. freshman and financial aid applications are available online at PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP www.sjmhs.org APPLY TODAY! You are invited to attend a life changing Prayer and Life Workshop! The vision and SAVE THE DATE: inspiration of the workshop comes from February 19 is Freshman Father Ignacio Larrañaga, a Franciscan Registration Night. Capuchin priest. This fifteen session workshop leads you into a deep, intimate and For questions, additional information, loving experience with God. Several methods application assistance or to schedule a of prayer will be taught. Learn how to let go tour or shadow visit, please contact the of painful memories, distress from anxiety and fear. An introductory session will be held, Tuesday, February Admissions Office at (559) 475-5837 or th [email protected] 4 , 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master Convent, 3700 N Cornelia Ave, Fresno and on February 5th, 2014 at the St. Paul Newman Center, (Cardinal Newman Hall) 1572 E. Barstow, Fresno. The 1st session to begin February 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the SDDM Convent, and February 12th at 6:00 pm at the Newman Center. For more information please call Orfie at 559-645-0682, or Chris at 559-674-4424. Pre-registration not required. DR. THOMAS PENMAN VAL DORNAY Father & Daughter Team and St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners Podiatrist – Foot Specialist ATTORNEY AT LAW RAMIREZ & RAMIREZ (559) 226-5860 Former DEP.D.A. & Vietnam Vet. Knight of Columbus For 35 Years LAW OFFICES 4820 N. First St., #104 CATHOLIC BOOKS LEGAL SERVICES FOR: AND GIFTS 6011 N. Fresno St., Suite 120 AUTO ACCIDENTS • PROBATE Fresno, CA 93710 WILLS • LIVING TRUSTS OPEN EVERYDAY ONLINE AT FUNERAL DIRECTORS MARELLOBOOKSTORE.ORG (Bullard & Fresno Street) FD-385 FREE Consultation • Se Habla Español (559) 299-5300 or (888) 214-1000 211 N. J Street, Madera (559) 437-9400 Wayne Gomes Mgr., FDR-171 (AT ST. JOACHIM’S CHURCH) 559-432-8814 www.jaychapel.com DISCOUNT OF 50% FOR PROBATE, Free Consultations on Auto Accidents and Personal Injury 1121 Roberts Ave., Madera WILLS & TRUSTS FOR PARISHIONERS 559-662-0682 HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL • RAMIREZANDRAMIREZLAW.COM DALENA/BENIK & ASSOCIATES Our Popular Insurance Service Inc. Sunday Nite For All Your Insurance Needs Prix Fixe 6740 N. West Ave. #108 95 Fresno Parishioners $29 448-9580 NEW SUNDAY Choose from BOB COUNTER’S BRUNCH 5 Starters INLAND 10am to 2pm 7 Entrees Hearing Aid Center (559) 449-1731 4 Desserts themanhattansteakhouse.com SALES & IN OFFICE REPAIRS SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING DeMera Certified Public DeMera Accountants Cameron 1341 W. BULLARD #1 EMERGENCY 24-HOUR SERVICE LLP 7 DAYS A WEEK Suite 101, 5080 North Fruit Please call Bob at 2150 E. McKinley Ave. Fresno CA 93703 Call 449-1985 Fresno, CA 93711 (559) 268-7646 www.sjglass.com LIC. NO. 559.226.9200 www.ddccpa.com 584-9206 618155 FOR EXPERT SERVICE The Salcedo Family

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