“Those who think they are standing secure should take care not to fall.”

March 3, 2013
“Those who think they are standing
secure should take care not to fall.”
1 Cor 10:1-6
St. Anthony of Padua
5770 N. Maroa, Fresno Ca 93704-2038
(559) 439-0124 Fax: (559) 439-3050
www.stanthonyfresno.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
(open during lunch)
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:00am., 5:15pm (Vigil Mass), 7:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am,
1:00pm (Spanish), 3:30pm (Latin), 6:00pm
Daily Mass Schedule (September - May)
Monday - Thursday: 6:45am, 8:00am
Friday: 6:45am, 8:45am
First Friday: 5:30pm (Chapel)
Misa en español del Primer Viernes: 7:00pm
(Capilla de Guadalupe)
Perpetual Adoration
24 hours a day, 7 days a week located in the Parish Office
Sacrament of Reconciliation (confesiones)
Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00pm AND 2:30pm - 4:30pm
St Agnes Mission Church
111 W. Birch St., Pinedale, Ca 93650
(559) 439-2100
www.stagnesfresno.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 4:00pm
(Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:30pm)
(Closed Wednesdays)
Mass Schedule
Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish)
No Daily Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions will be held at St. Anthony's
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:00pm
St. Anthony’s School
5680 N. Maroa,
Fresno, Ca 93704
(559) 435-0700 Fax: (559) 435-6749
www.sasfresno.com
Principal: Mrs. Kim Cochran
St. Anthony’s Staff
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Clergy
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar, St. Agnes Mission
In Residence
Parish Deacon
Parish Deacon
Rev. Msgr. Rob Wenzinger
Rev. Fr. Loren Blessing
Rev. Ricardo D. Magdaleno
Rev. Msgr. Myron J. Cotta, V.G.
Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez
Rev. Mr. Ricardo DeLeon
Religious
Parish Sister
Parish Sister
Parish Sister
The Catholic Christian Community of
St. Anthony of Padua welcomes all to our
celebrations of God’s love. Through prayer,
education, sacraments, caring and stewardship,
we strive to serve the needs of God’s people and
Sr. Flor Azevedo, FHIC
Sr. Rosa Maria Branco, FHIC
Hna. Teresa de Jesús, MCSTNJ
Religious Ed. Secretary
Sunday Pre-School
Youth Group Ministries
Youth Group Assistant
Contact Person
Rev. Msgr. Rob Wenzinger
Mary Mosier
Chris Shiveley
Teri Lóera
Lilli Angela Antonio
Sherry Otero
Martha Danks-Ferguson
Jan Spraggins
Mary Socorro Briseño
Tom Neumeier
Teri Lóera
Sharon Christison
Edgar Briseño
Hermana Teresa de Jesús
Lynn Medeiros
David Sarkisian
Norma Jean Liscano
Sister Flor
Sister Rosa Maria
Aida Bolton
Martha Danks-Ferguson
Sharon Christison
Sarah Moreno
School Principal
Mrs. Kim Cochran
Pastor
Administrator, Parish
Administrative Asst.
Administrative Asst.
Accts. Receivable
Bookkeeper
Adult Religious Ed.
Bulletin Editor
Children's Religious Ed.
Finance/Facilities
Infant Baptisms
High School Sacraments
Hispanic Ministries
Hispanic Ministries Asst.
Marriage Coordinator
Music Ministries
Parish Ministries
Mission Statement
to gain a richer understanding of the gospel
message of love.
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Parish Administrator
Director of Religious Ed.
Hispanic Ministries
Annette Amparano
Phyllis Carmona
Miguel Mireles
394-5058
299-5549
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[email protected]
It is with sadness that we say good-bye to our own Sarah Moreno.
Sarah is embarking on a new journey in her life and while we will
miss her, we trust that God will continue to guide her and bless her
abundantly. Congratulations Sarah and good luck on your journey
and please always know you will forever be a part of our family.
Sacraments
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READINGS CAN BE FOUND AT #891
Readings and Mass Intentions
(March 3 - March 10, 2013)
Recently Requested Masses
And Intentions
Charles Kyle by Royce & Deanna Crough
Bobbie Johns by Royce & Deanna Crough
Intentions
Raymond Bodine by Paul & MaryAnn Belfy
Marriage: Love and Life
In The Divine Plan: God’s Love, Our Love
“God established marriage so that man and
woman could participate in his love and thus
selflessly give themselves to each other in love. A
man and a woman who by their act of consent
are no longer two but one flesh (see Mt 19:6ff.)
render mutual help and service to each other
through an intimate union of their persons and
of their actions.”
(Excerpted from the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Letter entitled
Marriage: Love and Life In The Divine Plan. To read the
document go to http://www.usccb.org/loveandlife/)
Baptisms
We welcome the infants who were recently
initiated into the family of Christ. May they
always feel the love of God working through
their lives as they are guided by their parents
and godparents.
David Gilbert Aguirre,
Xavier Arnoldo Jaelin Mancilla,
Marcial Connor Torres IV,
Sofia Vasquez,
Aria Rose Villegas
Sunday 3/3
#891
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm (Spanish)
3:30 pm (Latin)
6:oo pm
Monday 3/4
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12;
Lk 13:1-9 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7;
Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8;
Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
† Alda Alberta Tavares by The Mendoza Family
† Helen Mastro by Pat & Linda Mastro
† Victor DeLuca, Jr by The DeLuca Family
† Pro Populo
Intentions of Elisabette M. Tapia by her family
† Aldo Pistacchio by Patty Fahrney
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
† Juanita Manzula by Manuel Manzula
† Livia Pukish by The Knights of Columbus #6092
† Tiffanie Kovacevich Kalmbach by Ron & Kathi O’Rourke
6:45 am
8:00 am
5:30 pm
Tuesday 3/5
6:45 am
8:00 am
5:30 pm
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35
† Francis & Lorraine VanAnne by Larry & Ravar Holody
† Inocencio Rivera by The Philipino Nurses Assoc. of Central California
† Antonette Dalena by The Monahan Family
Wednesday 3/6
Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Intentions of Ramon & Tillie Mora by Manny & Virginia Pacheco
† Elizabeth Fry by her daughters
† Irene Torres by The Torres Family
6:45 am
8:00 am
5:30 pm
Thursday 3/7
Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
† Donna & Jesse Esparza by Rebecca Mestas
† John D. Messina by his wife, Marrianne Messina
6:45 am
8:00 am
5:30 pm
† Andy Solomon by Bill & Virginia McGuinness
Friday 3/8
6:45 am
8:45 am
5:30 pm
Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
Intentions of Joe Gonzalez by Mary DiMartini
† Andy Solomon by The CandleLight Guild
† G. Ronald Wathen by his family
Saturday 3/9
Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
8:00 am
† Carl Orlando by Barbara Orlando
5:15 pm
† Frank Ochinero by Genevieve Ochinero & family
7:00 pm (Spanish) † Maria Bueno por Alejandra Castillo
For the weekend of February 17, 2013
This week’s plate income: $22,808.00
Last year’s plate income: $23,052.00
Difference:
- $ 244.00
For the weekend of February 24, 2013
This week’s plate income: $24,292.00
Last year’s plate income: $25,545.00
Difference:
- $ 1,253.00
Year to Date Plate Collection:
7/1/2011 - 1/31/2011:
$ 743,990.60
7/1/2012 - 1/31/2012:
$ 770,210.74
Difference
+ $ 26,220.14
Thank you for your generosity!
Sunday 3/10
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm (Spanish)
3:30 pm (Latin)
6:oo pm
Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Alternate readings (Year A):1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a;
Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
† Josephine Arriet by Catholic Dtrs of the Americas #1661
† Andy Solomon by John & Laura Mahoney
† Frank & Frances Urtaza by Mark & Lucy Vasquez
Pro Populo
Intentions of Michael Stokes by Ann Casado
† Elliott Cheilpegian by The DeLuca Family
Pray for the Sick:
We pray for Nevaeh Jeylene Soto,
Larrissa Garsa and all those who
are sick. May they feel the healing
power of our prayers.
Condolences:
We pray for Gil Perez, Jr and all the
faithful departed. Eternal rest grant
unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Religious Education
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March 3, 2013
Do you know an adult interested in learning
about our faith? Our Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) sessions are held
every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room of the Parish Center. New inquirers are
always welcome. Please join us. (Accompanying friends are
always welcome too). Contact Martha if you have any
questions. 439-0124, ext. 114.
Diocese of Fresno’s
March 23, 2013
All 6th - 8th graders are welcome!
ST. PAUL NEWMAN CTR.
1572 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA
Cost: $20 / participant
9:00am: Check in / doors open
9:30am - 4:00pm: Mass of the day
and lunch is included!
Religious articles are available for sale
For more information, contact:
Sharon Christison at 439-0124 ext. 111.
Keynote Speaker
JUDY MCDONALD
Catholic Comedian
www.judymcdonald.net
A New Year has begun. A new Bible Study
begins too: Our Little Rock Scripture Study
series continues with the Gospel of
John. Join us on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the
Board Room of the Parish Center.
New members are always welcome. Materials are
available from the facilitator. Keep that great New Year’s
resolution to get more involved with your faith and make
some new friends at the same time. We look forward to
you joining us.
G.I.F.T. Growing in Faith Together
GRADES: K - 6TH
All 6th, 7th, & 8th graders
ALWAYS WELCOME!
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:45pm in the Social Hall
March 5 ~ Game Night!
March 12 ~ St. Michael the Archangel
March 19 ~ Theology of the Body
For middle school youth
Classes are held:
Sundays: 3:30 - 4:45pm or
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:45pm
For more information, please contact:
Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 119
[email protected]
March 26 ~ Holy Week
Sarah Moreno at 439-0124 ext. 110 or
[email protected]
2nd YEAR OF SACRAMENT PREPARATION
This month’s sessions for families in their
2nd year of Sacrament Preparation are scheduled for
Thursdays, March 7th and 21st.
RADIANT JOY
All teens in High School are welcome to
attend our 6:00pm Mass. Come sit up
front in the Main Section of the Church.
Our Life Nights immediately
follow until 9:00pm.
A FAMILY PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH
O God our Father, in Jesus you call all Christian families and homes to be signs of living faith.
By the light of the Holy Spirit, lead us to be thankful for the gift of faith, and by that gift
may we grow in our relationship with Jesus, your Son, and be confident witnesses to Christian hope and joy to all
we meet. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Parish Ministries
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In daily life, family members evangelize each other;
Please join us for our Annual Lenten
men and women, their future spouses; and workers,
Dinners on Fridays during Lent.
their fellow employees, by the simple lives of faith
The price is the same as last year
they lead. Through the ordinary patterns of our
$10.00 for adults and $5.00 for
Catholic life, the Holy Spirit brings about conversion and a new life
children under 8. Time: 5pm to 7pm
in Christ.
in the Social Hall. Antoinette will be taking pre-orders for
*Excerpt from Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for
1/2 pans of lasagna for $40.00 - makes 6 to 8 portions or a
Catholic Evangelization in the United States.
full size pan for $60.00 - makes 12 to 14 portions.
ALL MINISTRY COORDINATORS & PARISHIONERS!
For information and pre-order forms, please call
There are to be NO MINISTRY MEETINGS during
Antoinette @ 431-9536. Friday, March 8th - Fish &
HOLY WEEK, i.e., bible study, prayer groups, etc.,
Chips, Friday, March 15th - Vegetable Lasagna,
beginning the week of March 25 thru April 1st.
Friday, March 22nd - Fish and Chips.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, April 1st.
All dinners served with salad, roll & butter, dessert
Classes will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, April 2nd.
and wine & water.
THE MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS † SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013
The Monthly Memorial Mass is Saturday, March 16th @ 5:15pm. At this Mass the
descendants names will be read out loud and a candle will be lit in memory of those who have
passed away a year ago in March 2012, here at St. Anthony’s Church. We invite members of the
families to come up after Mass to take the candle home as a memorial to your loved one. Questions?
Please call 439-0124, ext. 105. or 112.
(ICF) THE ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION
LEGION OF MARY This group meets every Tuesday from
5pm-6pm, in the Board Room. Help us to keep bringing Jesus
& Mary to our neighborhood. For information please contact
the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, ext. 112.
ST. ANN’S BRIDGE CLUB
Monday, March 11th, at 12:00 noon in the
Conference Room.
For reservations call Rose Marie at:
439-2601or Ann at: 439-1649.
Come join us for Taizé Prayer Service on
Monday, March 18th @ 7:30pm in the Main at
St. Anthony of Padua Church. The experience is the
singing of refrains, hearing Scripture, praying, simplicity
and silence for an extended period of time. This prayer
is for people of all ages. The music is easy, repetitive,
uplifting, very meditative and moving. It is very simple
and we leave in peace.
If you have any questions? Please contact the Office
of Ministries at: 439-0124, x112 or 105.
In the reign of Pope Pius XII, the custom
developed of having a statue of Our Lady
of Fatima carried from place to place to encourage
people to respond to Mary’s request and
pray the Rosary daily,
we have such a statue here at St. Anthony
of Padua Church. If you’d like to have her
in your home for a week, contact the Office
of Ministries at: 439-0124 ext., 105 or 112.
“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of
God, at his disposition, and listening to his voice in the depths
of our hearts.” ~ Blessed Mother Teresa
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE
Meals with Wheels Ministry
This ministry helps many parishioners
who occasionally are in need of meals
due to illness, injury or surgery. We also need
volunteers who would be willing to prepare a
simple meal (only two or three times a year).
We need your help. It’s easy to do and the costs are
minimal. If you know someone who is need of a meal
WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
When: Every Thursday Morning
Where: Room #21 @ St. Anthony’s School
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Study: “The Year of Faith” by Fr. Mitch Pacwa
(A small book fee applies) Childcare is provided in Room #24
please, contact the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124,
Questions? Call the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, ext. 112 or 105.
x105 or 112.
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March 3, 2013
St. Agnes Mission Church
Please join us Sunday, March 17 for a delicious home-made breakfast. We will be serving: pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage,
beans and fresh fruit. Proceeds will benefit the St. Agnes Altar Server program.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
From the Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Mrs. Kelly Lilles
Kudos to Msgr. Wenzinger and his wonderful parishioners & staff! Catholic Charities received a check for $9,187.00 from the
very generous folks over at St Anthony of Padua on behalf of their Ash Wednesday collection. This was very unexpected but
much needed due to the fact that we’ve been averaging about $500.00 per week in donations since Christmas. Thank God for
Msgr. Rob and his generous parish who remember us all year even during the most difficult times.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6092
Prayer for a new Pope
Saturday, March 16, 2013
St. Anthony’s Community Center - 5:30pm
PROGRAM
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Child Care with Pizza Dinner Available
Silent Auction - Raffle - Live Auction
Traditional Irish Music & Dancing
No Host Cocktails - beginning at 5;30pm
Dinner - 6:30 - 7:30pm
Live Auction & Raffles - 7:30pm
TICKETS
Tickets available at the Parish Office and
from K of C Ticket Committee
Deadline for advance tickets, Monday March 11, 2013
ADVANCE TICKET SALE PRICE
Adults $15 / Children 3-12 $7.50
"O Lord Jesus Christ , Supreme Pastor of Your Church,
we thank you for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI
and the selfless care with which he has led us
as Successor of Peter, and Your Vicar on earth.
Good Shepherd, who founded Your Church
on the rock of Peter's faith
and have never left Your flock untended,
look with love upon us now,
and sustain Your Church in faith, hope, and charity.
Grant, Lord Jesus, in Your boundless love for us,
a new Pope for Your Church
who will please You by his holiness
and lead us faithfully to You,
who are the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen."
(Children under 3 - no charge)
AT-THE-DOOR TICKET PRICE
Adults $20 / Children 3-12 $10
(Children under 3 - no charge)
Knights of Columbus Famous Tri-tip Sandwiches
TAKE-OUT DINNERS AVAILABLE
Saturday, March 2nd after 5:15pm Mass
Sunday, March 3rd after 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am
Tri-tip Sandwiches $7
Tri-tip combos $8 (includes chips plus water or soda)
Ordered in advance $15.00
Ordered at the door $20.00
Make Checks payable to
Knights of Columbus Council 6092
General Chairman - Jeff Freitas - 225-7427 or 298-7427
Ticket Chairman - Danny Leon - 277-5575 or 916-5575
HURDLING
God’s grace within me and God’s strength behind me can
overcome any hurdle ahead of me.
Proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Cub Scout Pack 223;raising money
so they may go on a overnight stay on the U.S.S. Pampanito; a
World War II Balao class Fleet submarine and museum in San
Francisco.
Pack 223 Cub Scouts would like to thank the K of C for
being their sponsor organization.
- Anonymous
POLICY FOR BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline: 11 days prior to the Sunday you’d like your article to be considered for publication.
Format: Typewritten, e-mail is preferable
Send articles to Jan by e-mail @ [email protected]
Note: The editor’s deadline is set by the publisher and is non-negotiable.
Due to this reason, late articles will not be accepted.
Articles must be approved prior to appearing in the bulletin. We reserve the right to edit articles.
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Around our Diocese
The Msgr. Laserian Byrne
Serra Club of Fresno
Sixth Annual
DINNER DANCE
Benefitting
Seminarians and Religious
of the Diocese of Fresno
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Wounded by abortion?
If anyone desires the return to Jesus’ love and merciful
forgiveness, which seems lost as the result of an abortion, there is
help through RACHEL’S VINEYARD MINISTRIES.
An English speaking retreat is scheduled for March 15 - 17 in
Fresno.
To register or for more information, call 877-629-6626
(731-6291, locally) or e-mail: [email protected] or visit
Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Honoring
The 300th Anniversary of the Birth of
Blessed Junipero Serra
Saturday, March 23, 2013
6:00pm - 10:00pm
University Square Hotel
$75 per person
For reservation information,
please call Ray Sartini at 439-0184
It takes much effort just to make ends meet in our world
today. Do you wish you could talk about something besides
all the stresses in your life?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the
time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen
communication, and nourish the spirituality in your
marriage.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in the
Fresno area is March 15 - 17, 2013 at the
St. Nicholas Retreat Center in Dunlap. There will also be a
retreat in San Juan Bautista, March 3 - 5, 2013.
For more information, contact Rich & Mary Jo Castello at
831-704-6322 or register @ wwme-centralca.org or online
@ centralcawwme.org.
CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CLUB
MARCH 8TH SPEAKER – CHRISTINA CONDIT
Join the CP&BC on Friday, March 8th, to hear Christina Condit.
Ms. Condit will be speaking her mission to re-define the sexual
revolution for the next generation and share how she has been
able to influence so many young people with her unconventional
message, which is in stark contrast to the pressures of today's
society.
Reservations are required for the March 8th breakfast, held at
Pardini’s, and can be made by calling Denise Correia at
434-2722 or by visiting www.cpbcfresno.org. Doors open at
7:00am for coffee and networking. The program concludes at
8:30am. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests.
Join Right to Life of Central California’s annual Walk for Life at
9:00am on Saturday, March 23 at Woodward Park! Help proclaim
the sanctity of human life and offer hope to women and children.
Call 229-BABY to get a free walker form and get as many
pledges as you can. Top prizes include a one-week condo outside
Reno, an Amazon Kindle and gift cards. All walkers who raise $100
or more receive a FREE pro-life t-shirt.
If you can’t walk with us on March 23, you can still get
sponsors and walk on your own.
For more information, call 229-BABY or visit RightToLifeCA.org.
The last dance. . .and end of an era
Sacred Heart School
Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction
Come and reflect on 64 years of education,
creating memories and making friends for a lifetime.
Saturday, March 10, 2013
6:00pm - Midnight
The Shrine of St. Therese Hall
855 E. Floradora Ave.
Fresno, Ca
Schedule of Events:
6:00 - 7:30pm
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
(No Host Bar)
7:30 - 8:30pm
10:00pm
Dinner with dancing to follow
Silent Auction Ends
Tickets:
Available at Sacred Heart School 8:30 - 4:00pm
$25 per person (Adults only)
For More Information call:
Marcella Halverson 476-7775
Raquel Vidal 250-5261
VOLUNTEER AT ST. AGNES - SHARE IN A SACRED TRUST
Join our St. Agnes community of caring, compassionate volunteers who share in the ministry of visiting the sick and
Eucharistic Ministry. The Center for Spiritual Care will offer training to Eucharistic Ministers in spirituality, prayer,
listening, diversity, grief and loss beginning April 11, 2013. Please call 450-3854 for information or registration.
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Marzo 3, 2013
MISERICORDIA
Dios es misericordia. Eso parece ser el mensaje principal de la lectura del Éxodo. Dios ha
visto el sufrimiento de los israelitas y les promete misericordia y rescate. Desde ese
momento, Dios es conocido como el Dios de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob. Pablo llama a sus
lectores para que continúen creciendo en la fe. El Dios que rescató a Israel también los
rescató a ellos. Por ser beneficiarios de la misericordia de Dios, los cristianos deberán
continuar trabajando para poner de su parte y convertirse en un pueblo de Dios cada vez
más confiado y lleno de amor. La segunda parte del Evangelio es una historia hogareña
sobre la misericordia de Dios. Desobedeciendo el consejo del dueño de la viña, el viñador pide misericordia — y la
muestra — para permitir que la pobre higuera reciba un año más de gracia para producir fruto. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Vivamos la
Palabra de Dios
El Evangelio de hoy nos
despliega la parábola de la
higuera, a menudo descrita
como la parábola de la
segunda oportunidad. El
dueño del viñedo quiere
cortarla. El viñador pide otra
oportunidad en favor de la
higuera. Las segundas
oportunidades a menudo vienen acompañadas de grandes
SEGUNDA COLECTA
Hoy primer domingo del mes
tendremos la segunda colecta
mensual para el mantenimiento de
nuestra parroquia. Gracias por su
generoso apoyo!
REUNIÓN DE COMITÉ DE MINISTERIOS
HISPANOS. Lunes 4 de marzo 6:00pm Salón#21
CATECISMO Y CONFIRMACIÓN
Hoy domingo 3 de marzo SI HAY CLASES de
catecismo, confirmación y reunión de padres.
Reflexionemos
sobre la Palabra
de Dios
Una mañana de 1888 Alfred
Nobel, el hombre que inventó
la dinamita, se horrorizó al leer
en el periódico que él había
muerto. El reportero había
cometido un error; era el hermano de Alfred quien había
muerto. Al leer su propia esquela Alfred Nobel se dio
cuenta de cómo él sería reconocido y recordado después
de su muerte. Él sería “el rey de la dinamita”, un
mercader de la muerte. Esto perturbó y disgustó tanto a
Nobel, que decidió darle una nueva dirección a su vida.
Comenzó a involucrarse en las obras de paz y justicia,
asegurándose de que hubiese dinero reservado para
honrar todos los años a alguien comprometido con ese
importante empeño.
Es así que, cuando Alfred Nobel murió, su esquela no
hizo mención alguna de que él fuera un mercader de la
muerte. En vez, fue elogiado por sus obras humanitarias,
en particular por crear el Premio Nobel de la Paz. Bien se
pudiera decir que el error de 1888 le dio a Alfred Nobel
otra oportunidad en la vida. Como resultado, el mundo
fue premiado con un maravilloso legado. Padre Richard Zajac
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VÍA CRUCIS Acompáñenos TODOS LOS VIERNES
DURANTE LA CUARESMA a meditar y reflexionar
en el Vía Crucis 7:00pm Capilla de Guadalupe
ROSARIO a la Virgen Peregrina (Nuestra Señora
de Guadalupe). Todos los días 12 de cada mes.
7:00pm Capilla de Guadalupe
AÑO DE LA FE
-
Y tú, ¿como te gustaría ser reconocido y recordado
después de tu muerte?
ADELANTEN EL RELOJ
No llegue tarde a la misa el próximo
domingo 10 de marzo! Recuerde de
adelantar una hora su reloj.
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: SÁBADO 7:00PM Y DOMINGO A LA 1:00PM
-
AÑO DE LA FE
HISPANIC MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
Marzo 3, 2013
Pagina 9
Bienvenidos! NUEVOS FELIGRESES
Le damos la más cordial bienvenida a todas las familias y personas que nos acompañan en nuestras celebraciones
litúrgicas, o que se han mudado recientemente a este vecindario y ahora son parte de esta comunidad de fe. Los
invitamos a pasar por la oficina y se inscriban como miembros de St. Anthony of Padua.
Es importante que estén registrados en la parroquia, como miembros, para poder servirles mejor!
BAUTISMOS: Pase a la oficina de la parroquia para
reservar la fecha deseada para el bautizo de su bebe y
para registrarse (papás y padrinos) para las platicas de
preparación para este sacramento.
PLATICAS PRE-BAUTISMALES: Papás y
Padrinos necesitan tomar las platicas pre-bautismales
dos meses antes del bautismo.
QUINCEAÑERAS: Recoja y repase el folleto de
información antes de hacer una cita para reservar la
fecha deseada para la misa de quince años.
BODAS: Parejas que desean recibir el Sacramento de
Matrimonio en St. Anthony of Padua necesitan recoger
el folleto de información y después comunicarse con la
coordinadora de este sacramento por lo menos 6 meses
antes de la fecha deseada para su boda.
PRESENTACIONES: Las familias que desean
presentar a sus hijos recién nacidos, de 40 días, o 3 años
en la iglesia, necesitan pasar a la oficina para reservar la
fecha de presentación.
HOMEBOUND (VISITAS A LOS ENFERMOS)
informe a la Hna. Tere al 439-0124 x. 113 de cualquier
persona, familiar o vecino que esta en el hospital, asilo
de ancianos o en casa para que sean visitados por un
miembro del Ministerio de Enfermos. A la misma vez
invitamos a personas que les gustaría ser parte de este
importante ministerio.
GRUPO DE HOMBRES
APOYO, COMPAÑERISMO Y CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL
El Grupo de Hombres se reúne los lunes a las 7:00pm
Salón #21 YA SE ARMO...TE ESPERAMOS!
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
H.A.L.O
Felicitamos a todos los jóvenes de confirmación que
participaron, el día de ayer, en el retiro de
conciencia por los desvalidos y la pobreza que afecta
a nuestra comunidad. Pedimos al Espíritu Santo por
estos jóvenes para que cultive en ellos una pasión
por la justicia social. Ven Espíritu Santo!
De manera especial, agradecemos a nuestros líderes
y voluntarios que hicieron este retiro posible.
Todos los candidatos del
segundo
año
de
confirmación participaran
en el Retiro anual de
confirmación el próximo
fin de semana, 9 de
marzo
en
el
Centro
Juvenil de Santa Teresita en Three Rivers. Por favor
mantenga en oración a nuestros candidatos durante
este paso importante de su formación y preparación
para recibir el sacramento de confirmación.
JOVENES Y EL VIA CRUCIS
Todos los jóvenes de confirmación y grupo de
jóvenes estarán participando en la meditación del
vía crucis todos los viernes durante la cuaresma.
CALENDARIO DE PROPÓSITOS
CUARESMALES:
Comienza haciendo la señal de la cruz +En el nombre del
Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amen.
Rezar: Oh Jesús mio…, un Ave María, y un Padre Nuestro.
MAR 3
Rezaré y ofreceré mi comunión por los
hogares desunidos.
MAR 4
Leeré el evangelio se San Lucas 23.
MAR 5
Visitaré a Jesús Sacramentado y pediré
por las intenciones del Papa.
MAR 6
Me abstendré de ver televisión.
MINISTERIO DE LA CARCEL MATEO 25
MAR 7
Rezaré el Santo Rosario.
El Ministerio de la Cárcel lleva la Palabra de Dios a todo aquel
que necesita escucharla, a ellos y a sus familias.
¿QUE PODRIAS HACER TU POR ELLOS?
Estuve en la cárcel y me visitantes. Mateo 25, 36
Información Referente a este ministerio asistir el
MIERCOLES 6 DE MARZO 6:00PM - SALÓN #21
MAR 8
Participare con mi familia en el Vía
Crucis.
MAR 9
Visitaré algún enfermo.
El Grupo de Oración se reúne los miércoles a las
7:00pm en el Salón #24 de la escuela. Acompáñanos
ESTUDIO de la BIBLIA
El Grupo de Biblia se reúne los jueves a las 7:00pm en
el Salón #21. Acompáñanos y trae tu Biblia!
AÑO DE LA FE
-
MAR 10 Ofreceré la santa Misa por las vocaciones
sacerdotales.
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL: SÁBADO 7:00PM Y DOMINGO A LA 1:00PM
-
AÑO DE LA FE
Third Sunday of Lent
Page 10
March 3, 2013
SCRUTINIES: EXAMINING OUR LIVES
The primary way that the Church assists the catechumens (called the elect after the celebration of the Rite
of Election on the First Sunday of Lent) in this conversion process during Lent is through the celebration of
the rites called Scrutinies. These ritual celebrations on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent are
communal prayers celebrated around the elect to strengthen them to overcome the power of sin in their
lives and to grow in virtue. To scrutinize something means to examine it closely. The community does not scrutinize
the catechumens; the catechumens scrutinize their own lives and allow God to scrutinize them and to heal them.
There is a danger in celebrating the Scrutinies if the community thinks of the elect as the only sinners in our midst who
need conversion. All of us are called to continuing conversion throughout our lives, so we join with the elect in
scrutinizing our own lives and praying to God for the grace to overcome the power of sin that still infects our hearts. . .
. . . . .Taking seriously this dynamic of scrutiny and conversion gives us a richer perspective on Lenten "giving up." What
we are to give up more than anything else is sin, which is to say we are to give up whatever keeps us from living out
our baptismal promises fully. Along with the elect we all need to approach the season of Lent asking ourselves what
needs to change in our lives if we are to live the gospel values that Jesus taught us. Our journey through these forty
days should be a movement ever closer to Christ and to the way of life he has exemplified for us. (www.americancatholic.org)
REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD
One morning in 1888, Alfred Nobel, the man who invented
dynamite, picked up the morning newspaper and, to his
shock, read an account of his death. The reporter had made
a mistake; it was his cousin, not he, who had died.
In reading his own obituary, Alfred Nobel realized just how
he would be recognized and remembered should he die. He
would be the “dynamite king,” a merchant of death. This so
disturbed and upset Nobel that he decided to give his life a
new direction. He became involved in the work of peace and
justice and made it a point to ensure that money was set
aside so an annual award could be given to those engaged in
that important work.
So when Alfred Nobel died, his obituary made no mention
of his being a merchant of death. He was hailed instead for
his humanitarian deeds, especially the establishment of the
Nobel Peace Prize. You could say that the mistake in 1888
gave Alfred Nobel a second chance at life. As a result, the
world was awarded a wonderful legacy.
For the Ride Home
SCRIPTURE
•
Strike the rock and the water will flow from it.
(Exodus 17:6)
•
let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation. (Psalm 95:1)
•
the love of God has been poured out into our hearts
(Romans 5:5)
•
only with difficulty does one die for a just person … But
God proves his love for us in that while we were still
sinners Christ died for us. (Romans 5:7)
•
the water I shall give will become in him a spring of
water welling up to eternal life. (John 4:14)
REFLECTION
•
What is your thirst that cannot be quenched?
•
Is your hope for an answer found in a physical thing or
activity?
•
Compare dying of thirst in the desert with dying of
thirst in a culture overrun with entertainment and
diversions - which is worse?
•
Is the “water” of John 4 the grace that God gives
through a sacrament? Are you a sacrament for others?
•
How are you able to die to self for another?
—Rev. Richard Zajac
LIVING GOD’S WORD
The Gospel today unfolds the parable of the fig tree, often
described as the parable of the second chance. The owner
of the vineyard wants it cut down. The vinedresser pleads
that it be given a second chance. Great and wonderful
results can often accompany a second chance.
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STRENGTH TO SPLIT ROCKS
Do you know that oftentimes a root has
split a rock, when suffered to remain in
it? Give no judgment to the seed of evil,
seeing that it will break up your faith.
—St. Cyril of Jerusalem
March 3, 2013
Jesus became a sacrament for me, the cause of my salvation,
he brought my time in hell to an end, and put a stop to my
inner disintegration. He washed my patiently in the waters
of salvation, He filled me with the exhilarating joy of the
Holy Spirit in confirmation, he nourished me with the bread
of his word. Above all, he forgave me, he forgot everything,
he did not even wish me to remember my past self.1
1Carretto, Carlo, In Search of the Beyond, Image Books of Doubleday, New
York, 1978, p. 64.
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