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.