Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua. Today we celebrate the: 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.