St. Agnes Mission Church

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DECEMBER 6, 2015 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
STAFF - PARISH INFORMATION
St. Anthony of Padua Staff
(559) 439-0124
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Rob D. Wenzinger ext. 104
[email protected]
Parochial Vicars:
Rev. Bert Mello
Rev. Regino Rosero Quijano
Parish Deacons
Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez
Rev. Mr. Ricardo DeLeon
Parish Sisters
Sister, Flor Azevedo, FHIC
ext. 122
Sister, Rosa Maria Branco, FHIC
ext. 112
Support Staff
Finance/Facilities: Tom Neumeier
[email protected]
Parish Administrator: Chris Shiveley
[email protected]
Accts. Receivable: Lilli Angela Antonio
[email protected]
Bookkeeper: Sherry Otero
[email protected]
Baptisms & Funerals: Teri Loera
[email protected]
Marriage Coordinator: Deanna Driscoll
[email protected]
Parish Ministries Secretary:
Sick and Homebound:
Norma Jean Liscano
[email protected]
Music Ministry
David Sarkisian
[email protected]
ext. 243
ext .101
ext. 172
ext. 120
ext. 102
ext. 116
ext. 105
ext. 222
Religious Education & Faith Formation
Children's Religious Education
Mary Socorro Briseño DRE
ext. 119
[email protected]
Religious Ed. Secretary: Aida Bolton ext. 115
[email protected]
High School Sacraments - LIFETEEN:
Sharon Christison
ext. 111
[email protected]
Youth Group Assistant: Jenise Coates ext. 110
[email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
& Sunday Pre-School
Martha Danks-Ferguson
ext. 114
[email protected]
Hispanic Ministries / Ministerios Hispanos
Edgar Briseño
[email protected]
Hispanic Ministries Assistant
Asistente de Ministerios Hispanos
Hna. Manuela Vazquez, MCSTNJ
[email protected]
ext. 173
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist
invites us to travel the super highway of
the Lord. On the highway of the Lord,
every valley shall be filled, and every
mountain and hill shall be made low.
The winding roads shall be made
straight, and the rough roads shall be
made smooth.
In other words, the Lord’s way to us, and our way to the Lord, is a
straight shot. There are no roadblocks, curves, or detours. Talk about a
great GPS route! But then, why do we get lost so often? Because we
think we know a way that is faster and shorter, so we take it, and it turns
out to be longer and slower. We have the spiritual GPS directions, but
we ignore them and choose our way.
When travelling through life, to get to the land of salvation, John the
Baptist instructs us to follow this simple direction - stay focused on your
final destination. Don’t get distracted by the multiple exits along the
way. Don’t take any shortcuts. Follow the GPS directions, which have
been prepared for you by Jesus Christ, who is “the way, the truth, and
the life.”
SECOND COLLECTION
This weekend is our SECOND COLLECTION to
benefit our Parish Improvement Fund. Thank you for
your support and prayers for our parish community!
WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
We are glad and grateful to have new parishioners celebrate with us. If you
would like to register at St. Anthony of Padua, please fill out this form and
place it in the collection basket, drop it off, or mail it to the parish office.
NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________
(Husband and Wife’s Name, if applicable)
ext. 113
Support / Media / Bulletin
Bulletin Editor: [email protected]
Webmaster: Lisa Hendey
[email protected]
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MASS INTENTIONS - PRAYERS - PETITIONS - SACRAMENTS - STEWARDSHIP
READINGS AND MASS INTENTIONS (NOV 1 - NOV 8, 2015)
SUNDAY’S READINGS CAN BE FOUND AT #863C
SUNDAY 12/6
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm (Español)
3:30 pm (Latin)
6:00 pm
MONDAY 12/7
6:45 am
8:00 am
5:30 pm
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
BAR 5:1-9; PS 126:1-6; PHIL 1:4-6, 8-11; LK 3:1-6
† Bruno Ferioli by Marjorie Ferioli
† Alice Giannetta by John & Deanna Driscoll
† Mrs. Stefany Belan by Pearl
† Jose Luna by Maria Luna
Pro Populo
† Kong Tim & Ona Lau by their children
IS 35:1-10; PS 85:9-14; LK 5:17-26
† Juan Guillermo Cuellar
† Vacla & Julia Lim by Marketa Limova
Intentions of Miss Vickie Ornelas
TUESDAY 12/8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION #1045
GN 3:9-15, 20; PS 98:1-4; EPH 1:3-6, 11-12; LK 1:26-38
6:45 am
8:00 am
9:15 am
† Maria Louise Beaston by Thomas J. Beaston
† Fatima Mendonca by Eliseo & Nivia Cuellar
Intentions of Scott & Kristi Peerson by Martha & Bob Peerson
12:15 pm (Latin)
Pro Populo
5:30 pm
† Orlando Rodriguez by Fatima Moseby
7:00pm (Spanish)
12/9
Intentions of The Medeiros Family by The Briseño Family
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
IS 40:25-31; PS 103:1-4, 8, 10; MT 11:28-30
† Marty E. Darby by Melvin Silva
† Bernadette Bricco by Jim Bricco & family
IS 41:13-20; PS 145:1, 9-13AB; MT 11:11-15
† June Klein by Bill Klein
† Juanita Manzula by Manuel Manzula
IS 48:17-19; PS 1:1-4, 6; MT 11:16-19
† Orlando Rodriguez by Allan & Mary Wilson
† Jeanette Fry by SA Rosary Group
ZEC 2:14-17 RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB; JDT 13:18, 19; LK 1:26-38
Intentions of The Marquez Family
Intentions of Marlene Briseño by her family
† Larry James Henrix by Ray & Maria Schutt
† Armando Lopez-Lopez por sus hijos
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ZEP 3:14-18A; IS 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; PHIL 4:4-7; LK 3:10-18
† Carrie Dunn Penchuk her family
† Robert & Agnes Humrick by Laurence Humrick
† Marc & Grace Vasquez by Marc & Lucy Vasquez
1:00 pm (Español)
† David DeAnda por su familia
3:30 pm (Latin)
† George Rivera by The Rick Forestiere Family
6:00 pm
Pro Populo
6:45 am
8:00 am
THURSDAY 12/10
6:45 am
8:00 am
FRIDAY 12/11
6:45 am
8:45 am
SATURDAY 12/12
5:00 am Mañanitas
12:30 pm OLG
5:15 pm
7:00 pm (Español)
SUNDAY 12/13
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms are celebrated at St. Anthony of
Padua on
We welcome the infants who were recently
initiated into the family of Christ:
Zoey Madison Bustos,
Kennedy Roque Esparza,
Sonya Saleen-Rose Garcia,
Valerie May Porraz,
Caroline Louise Underdown,
Jacob Donald Michael Underdown
May they always feel the love of God
working through their lives as they are
guided by their parents and godparents.
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Weddings are celebrated
at St. Anthony of Padua
on
Couples should contact the parish office to
make an appointment with the parish
marriage coordinator at least six months in
advance of any wedding date to begin
preparations.
QUINCEAÑERAS
Please contact
Edgar Briseño at ext. 173
FOR THE WEEKEND OF:
PARA EL FIN DE SEMANA DE:
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you
have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.
Hebrews 13:16
November 29, 2015
-$23,148.00
Last year’s plate income:
$24,903.00
Difference:
-$1,755.00
YEAR TO DATE PLATE COLLECTION
COLECTAS DEL AÑO HASTA LA FECHA
RECENTLY REQUESTED:
Pat Belford by Mary Ann Klepper
Marina Whelan by Mary Ann Klepper
Priscilla Oesterle by The Klepper F amily
Mary Louise Girardi by Cindy,Mike & Stephen Ferdinandi
Mary Louise Girardi by The Belton F amily
Jennie Gomes by Arrow of Light Den, Pack 223
Dolores Espinosa by Arrow of Light Den, Pack 223
Dolores Espinosa by The Cantelmi F amily
INTENTIONS:
(B-Day)
Julie Malchow
by the Chad Malchow
Family
7/1/2014 - 10/31/2014
$454,310.36
7/1/2015 - 10/31/2015
$446,493.45
Difference:
- $7,816.91
WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR
CONTINUED GENEROSITY!
GRACIAS POR SU CONTINUA GENEROSIDAD!
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DECEMBER 6, 2015 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - YOUTH MINISTRY - RCIA
RITE OF
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Anyone interested in completing their
sacraments of initiation ~ Baptism, Eucharist
or Confirmation
Calendar and Class Schedules:
December 6th
Sunday Advent/Christmas Family Prayer
3:45pm-4:45pm Event Center (bring cookies)
December 8th
No Class -Holy Day of Obligation to attend Mass
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 10th
Thursday only for 2nd Year Sacramental Class
Child/Parent - Potluck/Gathering 6:30-7:45pm
December 13th No Class - Christmas Vacation
Complete calendar at www.stanthonyfresno/EDUCATION/GIFT
For more information contact:
Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 119 or [email protected]
All teens are invited to join us for our
LIFE TEEN Mass every Sunday at
6:00pm. Life Night is from
If you are interested in being a part of our
LifeTeen Ministry please call Sharon
Christison at 439-0124x111 or
[email protected]
Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday, December 24th @ 4:00pm
If your child would like to be a lector for this
Mass, please contact Mary Briseño
at 439-0124 ext. 119 or
[email protected]
ADVENT GIVING TREE: TODAY IS THE DAY
TO RETURN YOUR ITEMS!
All 6th thru 8th grade Welcome.
We meet on Thursday evenings from
6:30pm -7:45pm in Room 22.
If your youth is preparing for sacraments
they will attend on Saturday afternoons.
Please contact Jenise Coates at
[email protected].
2 Days until the start of
the Year of Mercy!
Please bring your gifts and supplies to the SOCIAL
HALL today, Sunday, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00
p.m. for Catholic Charities & Holy Cross Center for
Women. All gifts need to be wrapped with the
ornament attached so we can get it to the proper
family. Any donations for supplies do not need to
be gift-wrapped. Cash donations will also be
gratefully accepted. Thanks for your donations and
your kind support.
TUESDAY
How is your family
preparing for this most
glorious year?
GIVE ONLINE It is easy, safe and convenient!
We give because a cheerful giver does not count the
cost of what he gives. His heart is set on pleasing and
cheering the one to whom the gift is given. - St. Julian
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YOUNG ADULTS & POPE FRANCIS
@Pontifex November 29
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has generously granted to us all
a special opportunity to obtain indulgences during the
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy that will begin on December 8,
2015 and culminate on the liturgical Solemnity of Christ the King
on November 20, 2016. The following includes excerpts from
the Holy Father’s Bull of indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of
Mercy in addition to information pertinent to how this beautiful
occasion of grace may be lived out within our Diocesan Church.
Initially, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door of the Cathedral
of Rome—the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. In the following
weeks, the Holy Doors of the other Papal Basilicas will be
opened, along with Cathedrals, Shrines and other Particular
Churches as designated by local Ordinaries (Bishops)
throughout the world. Together we will become a visible sign of
the Church’s universal communion.
The designated churches in the Diocese of Fresno that will have
a Holy Door and serve as pilgrimage site are:
St. John’s Cathedral, Fresno
Our Lady of Mercy, Merced
St. Joachim, Madera
St. Anthony of Padua, Reedley
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Handford
St. Aloysius, Tulare
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield
St. Therese, Shafter
St. Ann, Ridgecrest
The Jubilee Year of Mercy reminds
us that God is waiting for us with
open arms, just like the father of the
prodigal son.
What is a Holy Door?
#holydoor
What is the Year of Mercy?
The Year of Mercy is an invitation—an invitation to love, kindness, and
unbounded generosity. Pope Francis is offering us the opportunity to
encounter the incredible mercy of God. Encountering mercy means
encountering God. It can transform your life, your relationships, your
work, and your ability to embrace and experience all of life.
Seeing the great need for mercy and healing in the world, Pope
Francis called for the Year of Mercy—a special period, also known as
a Holy Year or Jubilee Year, for the Catholic Church. It is a time for the
Church across the world to take approximately a year to focus on
forgiveness and healing in a special way.
What is a Jubilee Year?
A Jubliee Year is when the Catholic Church across the world takes
approximately a year to focus on forgiveness and healing in a special
way. Catholics are encouraged to join together in prayer, go to
confession, and share the genius of Catholicism with others.
The last Jubilee Year was in 2000, called for by Pope Saint John Paul II.
What is the Indulgence for the Year of Mercy?
Like any Jubliee Year, a person can receive a plenary indulgence for
the Year of Mercy. A plenary indulgence removes all of what is called
“temporal punishment” due to sins that have already been forgiven.
Sin and evil are real. Every sin, large or small, is in some way a
rejection of the-best-version-of-ourselves and a rejection of God.
“Temporal punishment” is the natural consequence of that sin, the
necessary purification following forgiveness of sin.
(See Catechism of the Catholic Church on Indulgences and Sin and Mercy)
HOW WILL YOU ENCOUNTER MERCY? #YearofMercy
Fundraiser
Pilgrimage to World
Youth Day Krakow,
Poland 2016
If you would like to
sponsor our
pilgrimage by
making a financial
contribution please
contact
Edgar Briseño @
439-0124 *173 or
ebriseno@
stanthonyfresno.org
THANK YOU FOR
CONSIDERING A
DONATION!
YOUR
DONATION IS
TAX
DEDUCTIBLE.
UPDATED 11/25/15
DECEMBER 6, 2015 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES & GROUPS
Advent: A Season of
Hope and Anticipation!”
There will be NO TAIZÉ PRAYER
SERVICE in DECEMBER
See you in January! “
Your gift of love, is all He asks of you….”
There will be NO St. Anthony’s
Food Drive in December!
We thank you in advance for the
generosity you have shown to those in
need throughout the year & always...!
Thanksgiving: "I give thanks to my God at
every remembrance of you, praying always
with joy in my every prayer for all of you,
because of your partnership in the Gospel
from the first day until now, being
confident of this, that he who began a good
work in you will continue to complete it
until the day of Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 1:3-11
Merry Christmas to one
& all & a Year filled
with God’s love...
There will be NO
MONTHLY MEMORIAL MASS
IN DECEMBER
The December (2014),
decedent names will be
combined with the January
(2015), decedents names on
Saturday, January 16, 2016
For questions? Please call 439-0124, ext.
105 or 112.
“God freely chose Mary
from all eternity to be the
Mother of his Son. In order
to carry out her mission
she herself was conceived
immaculate. This means
that, thanks to the grace of
God and in anticipation of
the merits of Jesus Christ,
Mary was preserved from
original sin from the first
instant of her conception.”
– Compendium of the CCC
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS of HOLY
COMMUNION
DON’T FORGET The Homebound Meeting on
Monday, December 7th @ 10am or 7pm both in the Conference
Room. Our guest will be Linda who is an Inspir ational Speaker
THE QUEEN OF THE HOLY
FAMILY GUILD
Don’t forget to stop by the Bake Sale in the
Conference Room on Sunday December 6, from 7:30am to 1pm after
all the morning Masses. Please stop by and buy some delicious
homemade jam, cakes, cookies, etc. We thank you in advance for
supporting our Ministry!
Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mañanitas)
Come join us Saturday, December 12th, @ 4:30am
to pray the Rosary & “Las Mañanitas” followed by
Mass @ 5:00am in the Main Church. Afterwards
we will gather for breakfast @ 6:00am in the Social
Hall & Event Center for Menudo, Mexican Pan
dulce, hot chocolate & coffee. All are welcome to
come and celebrate in Honor of ‘Our Lady of
Guadalupe!’
(See pg. 9 for later Mass times in Spanish).
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
During the Christmas Holiday The Blessed Sacrament
will be REPOSED Wednesday, December 23rd @
11:00am & EXPOSED (returned), to the
MONSTRANCE on Monday, January 4th @ 8:00am
NO coverage is necessary: Adorers & visitors with a key
are still welcome; as Jesus is still present in the Tabernacle.
We wish you & yours a very Merry Christmas!
"A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent
in sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament."
~ St. Padre Pio/Patron Saint of Adorers
Have you ever had a
life-changing #Advent?
Give yourself an early
Christmas present.
BestAdventEver.com
#bestadventever
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PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES & GROUPS
TWIN HEARTS GROUP: Mondays at 6:30pm in Room #23
ST. ANN’S BRIDGE CLUB: Second Monday of the month at 12noon.
Conference Room. Next meeting, Monday, December 14, 2015.
FILIPINO CATHOLIC LEAGUE: This group meets every Second
Monday of the month at 7pm. Parish Office Boardroom.
LEGION OF MARY: Tuesdays at 5-6pm, Parish Office Boardroom.
TUESDAY NIGHT FAITH BIBLE STUDY
Facilitator: Deacon Ed Valdez - Time: 7 to 8:30pm in RM #21
NO class on November 24th, see you Tuesday, Dec. 1st.
St. Agnes Mission Church
Advent & Christmas scheduled 2015
Dec. 9 - 11th - 3 day Tridum for the
Feast day of Juan Diego 6:00pm nightly in
the Church - Spanish
Dec. 12th. - Feast day of Virgen De
Guadalupe - Mañanitas 6am & Mass 7pm
Spanish. Potluck after the evening mass.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY
Dec. 16 - 23 - Nightly Posadas 6:30pm
all the faithful gather in the social hall...
CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP
Saturday Dec. 19th - Annual Christmas
Tamale sale - call in your orders to the
church office. 439-2100
Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Parish Office Boardroom. - Study: How Do Catholics
Read the Bible Material ($20). Facilitator, Prof. Craig Bernthal.
Tuesdays at 6:30pm to 8:00pm in RM #23. Anyone is welcome to join in.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
Tuesdays at 6:30pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE (Fresno Men’s Chapter) Wednesdays at
6:30am in the Conference Room Coordinator: Francis Samson. Contact Gary
Carrasco at: 448-8907
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Wednesday at 10am -11am.
Parish Office Boardroom.
ICF (Italian Catholic Federation)
This group meets every Second Wednesday of the month.
Time: 6-8pm. Where: Social Hall.
QUEEN OF THE HOLY FAMILY GUILD
All women of the parish are invited to the Queen of the Holy Family Guild’s
next meeting Christmas Party on Thursday, December 3rd @ 7pm. Please
call Alice at: 222-7005 or Pat at: 431-5246 for more information. Don’t
forget our Bake Sale on December 6th in the Conference Room. More
details forthcoming.
CHRISTIANS IN COMMERCE (Fresno Women’s Chapter) Thursdays,
6:30am to 7:30am - Conference Room. Contact Lucy Vasquez at 355-7403
CENACLES OF MARY
Thursdays, 9am-10am.Parish Office Boardroom. Newcomers are welcome.
WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
All women of the parish are invited to the Queen of the Holy Family Guild’s
next year on Thursday, January 7th in the Parish Office Board Room at
7pm. Questions? Please call Alice at: 222-7005 or Pat at: 431-5246 for
more information. Merry Christmas from the Guild Ministry and we thank
you in advance for supporting our ministry!
FATIMA’S FAITHFUL MINISTRY:
Fatima’s Faithful will not meet in November or December. See you in
January. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
Sunday Dec. 20th Children's Christmas
Nativity play - after both Masses...Approx.
times - 10:00 am & 11:30 am refreshments
to be served.
Thursday Christmas Eve
Masses 6pm English & 8pm Spanish.
NO CHRISTMAS DAY OR NEW
YEARS DAY MASS AT THE MISSION
- PLEASE SEE THE MASS
SCHEDULES AT OUR PARISH
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA.
For 3-Day Parish
Mission
January 11-13,
2016!
St. Anthony of Padua Church
welcomes back….
Rev. Piotr Prusakiewicz, CSMA
of Poland & The Congregation of
St. Michael the Archangel
Father Piotr will be giving a morning and
evening Mission, so please mark your
calendars and don’t miss out on this
spiritual and fulfilling Mission with Fr. Piotr!
More details in the upcoming bulletins...
DIVORCED & SEPARATED CATHOLICS
Fridays @ 6:30pm in Room #22,
ENGLISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Join us, every Friday @ 7:30pm in Room #23. Rosary and chaplet of Divine
Mercy at 6:40 Christy Villas: 271-1246. All are welcome!
For ministries info. Contact Sr. Rosa @ Office of Ministries: 439-0124, ext. 112.
“Always be ready to give a reason for your hope...”~ 1 Peter 3:15
See page #10 for information for the next
Catholic Professional Breakfast.
DECEMBER 6, 2015 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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HISPANIC MINISTRIES / MINISTERIOS HISPANOS
@Pontifex Noviembre 29
El Jubileo de la Misericordia nos
recuerda que Dios nos espera con los
brazos abiertos, como hace el padre con
el hijo pródigo.
QUINCEAÑERAS
Hablar con Edgar Briseño
a la ext. 173
ESTUDIO BÍBLICO
Jueves a las 7:00pm en el Salón #21
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN
Miércoles a las 7:00pm en el Salón #24
Ha resonado una voz en el
desierto: Preparen el camino del
Señor, hagan rectos sus senderos.
Todo valle será rellenado, toda
montaña y colina, rebajada; lo
tortuoso se hará derecho, los
caminos ásperos serán allanados y
todos los hombres verán la
salvación de Dios. Lc 3, 1-6
PROBLEMAS EN EL MATRIMONIO?
Mas información pagina#10
SECOND COLLECTION
This weekend is our SECOND COLLECTION to
benefit our Parish Improvement Fund. Thank you for
your support and prayers for our parish community!
Calendario y Horario de Clases:
diciembre 6
domingo: Oración Familiar Adviento/Navidad
2:15-3:15pm Centro de Eventos (traiga galletas)
diciembre 8
Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María
Día de Obligación de asistir a misa: 7:00pm
en español o revise horarios en otras iglesias
diciembre 10
jueves: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
solo 2do año clase Sacramental para Niños/Papás
diciembre 12
Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe
vea los horarios de mañanitas y misas
diciembre 13
No Hay Clases: Vacaciones de Navidad
Para mas información por favor comuníquese con:
Mary Briseño al 439-0124 ext. 119 [email protected]
GIVE ONLINE es Fácil, Seguro y Conveniente!
Damos porque un dador alegre no ve el costo de lo que da. Su
corazón se ocupa satisfacer y alegrar a quienes la ofrenda es
dada . - St. Julian
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MINISTERIOS HISPANOS / HISPANIC MINISTRIES
Celebraciones Marianas
“Misericordiosos como el Padre”
Nuestro Santo Padre, El Papa Francisco, generalmente nos ha
concedido una oportunidad especial para obtener indulgencias durante
el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia que comenzara el 8 de diciembre del
2015, y culminara con la Solemnidad Litúrgica de Cristo Rey el 20 de
noviembre del 2016. El siguiente incluye extractos de la Bula de
Convocación del Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia del Santo
Padre, en adición de la información pertinente de como se puede vivir
esta ocasión de gracia dentro de nuestra Iglesia diocesana.
Inicialmente, el Papa Francisco abrirá la Puerta Santa de la Catedral
de Roma—la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán. Las siguientes semanas
se abrirán las Puertas Santas de las otras Basílicas Papales, junto con
las Catedrales, Santuarios y otras iglesias particulares designadas por
los Ordinarios locales (obispos) en todo el mundo. Juntos nos
convertiremos en un símbolo visible de la comunión universal de la
Iglesia. Las iglesias designadas en la Diócesis de Fresno que tendrán
una Puerta Santa son: St. John’s Cathedral, Fresno
Our Lady of Mercy, Merced
St. Joachim, Madera
St. Anthony of Padua, Reedley
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Handford
St. Aloysius, Tulare
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield
St. Therese, Shafter
St. Ann, Ridgecrest
¿Qué es el Año de la Misericordia?
El año de la misericordia es una invitación, una invitación al amor, la
bondad y la generosidad sin límites. El Papa Francisco ofrece la
oportunidad de encontrar la increíble misericordia de Dios. Encontrar
misericordia significa encontrarse con Dios. Puede transformar tu vida,
tus relaciones, tu trabajo y su capacidad para abarcar y experimentar
toda en la vida. Viendo la gran necesidad de misericordia y sanación
en el mundo, Papa Francisco ha hecho un llamado para el año de la
misericordia, un período especial, también conocido como año santo o
año jubilar para la iglesia católica. Es un tiempo para la iglesia en todo
el mundo aproximadamente de un año para centrarse en el perdón y la
sanación de una manera especial.
¿Qué es un Año Jubilar?
Un año de Jubilar es cuando la iglesia católica en todo el mundo utiliza
aproximadamente un año para centrarse en el perdón y la sanación de
una manera especial. Se anima a todos los católicos a unirse en
oración, para confesarse y compartir lo genial del catolicismo con los
demás. El último año Jubilar fue en el año 2000, por el Santo Papa
John Paul II.
¿Qué es la Indulgencia por el Año de Misericordia?
Como cualquier Año Jubilar, una persona puede recibir una indulgencia
plenaria por el año de la misericordia. Una indulgencia plenaria elimina
todo lo que se llama "castigo temporal" debido a los pecados que ya
han sido perdonados. El Pecado y el Mal son reales. Cada pecado,
grande o pequeño, es de alguna manera un rechazo a los-mejorversión-de-nosotros mismos y el rechazo de Dios. "Castigo temporal"
es la consecuencia natural de ese pecado, la purificación necesaria
para el perdón del pecado.
¿CÓMO VAS A ENCONTRARTE CON LA MISERICORDIA? #YearofMercy
DEL 3AL 12 DE DICIEMBRE
(habrá concibió después de cada día de novena)
JUEVES 3 de DICIEMBRE - Rosario 7:30pm
VIERNES 4 de DICIEMBRE
Confesiones 6:00pm — Rosario 6:30pm
Misa del Primer Viernes del Mes 7pm
SÁBADO 5 de DICIEMBRE
Confesiones 6:00pm - Rosario 6:30pm - Misa 7pm
DOMINGO 6 de DICIEMBRE
Rosario 12:30pm - Misa 1:00pm
LUNES 7 DE DICIEMBRE
Confesiones 6:00pm - Rosario 6:30pm - Misa 7pm
MARTES 8 de
DICIEMBRE
INMACULADA
CONCEPCIÓN
(Virgen de Juquila)
MISA DE PRECEPTO
Rosario 6:30pm - Misa 7pm
Habrá convivio en honor a
la virgen de Juquila
después de la misa.
MIÉRCOLES 9 de
DICIEMBRE
Fiesta de San Juan Diego
Confesiones 6:00pm - Rosario
6:30pm - Misa 7pm
Relato de la Primera Aparición
Se invita traer a todos los niños
vestidos de San Juan Dieguitos.
JUEVES 10 de DICIEMBRE
Confesiones 6:00pm - Rosario 6:30pm - Misa 7pm
Relato de la Segunda Aparición
VIERNES 11 de DICIEMBRE
Confesiones 6:00pm - Rosario 6:30pm - Misa 7pm
Relato de la Tercera Aparición
SÁBADO 12 de DICIEMBRE
MAÑANITAS
4:30am
Misa 5:00am
Convivio 6am
Misa del Medio Día
12:30pm
Se invita traer a todos los
niños vestidos de San Juan
Dieguitos y niñas de la
Virgen
Acompáñanos al convivio
después de la Misa.
PAGINA 10
DECEMBER 6, 2015 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
PARISH / OTHER NEWS AROUND THE DIOCESE
Our Friday, December 11,
2015 meeting will be our
annual Christmas Party! This
year the St. Helen's School
choir, under the direction of
Mr. Bill Thornbury, will perform
Christmas Carols for us and
we'll hear a special message
from Bishop Armando Xavier Ochoa, D.D.
The educational program at St. Helen’s
Catholic School is grounded in the gospel of
Jesus Christ and the teachings of the
Catholic Church. Students at St. Helen’s
Catholic School are called to love God, to
treat others respectfully, to work to the best
of their abilities, and to have reverence for all
of God’s creation. The faculty and staff
members of St. Helen’s Catholic School
strive to teach as Jesus did and assist
parents and guardians in their role as the
primary educators of their children.
A lover of music and scenic arts since his
childhood, Bill Thornbury graduated from the
California State University at Fresno with a
teaching degree in music. In 1978, at 26
years old, he portrayed the character of Jody
Pearson, elder brother of Mike, the young
protagonist of Phantasm (1979). He reprised
this role in 1994 and 1998.
Bill is a professional singer/songwriter and
has been a staff songwriter for 20th CenturyFox in Los Angeles and MTM Records in
Nashville. In addition to recording albums,
Mr. Thornbury also performs with the
critically acclaimed band The Sons of the
San Joaquin, but his passion is teaching
music to the next generation of music lovers
at St. Helen’s.
For ReservaƟons:
hƩps://www.cpbcfresno.org/
or call (559) 434-2722
Steve Weakland
Director of Development
San Joaquin Memorial High School
1406 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA. 93703
[email protected]
559-475-5841
SAINT JUAN DIEGO (1474-1548) December 9
How well Mary's own words describe Juan Diego: "God has cast down
the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the lowly" (Luke 1:52).
Through him, for the diverse peoples of the Americas, indigenous and
immigrant, the Mother of God became known as their Mother too.
Cuauhtlatzin, his given name, means "One Who Speaks Like An
Eagle," and Juan Diego faithfully delivered the Virgin's request that a
church be built at Tepeyac where she had appeared to him. To the
skeptical bishop's request for a sign, Our Lady showed Juan Diego
roses blooming through stony ground, despite winter's cold. When he
unfolded his tilma to present them to the bishop, imprinted there was
Mary's image! Her blue sash and the flower over her womb were
traditional Aztec symbols of pregnancy and new life. But her features
were those of a mestiza, indicating mixed Aztec-European heritage.
Thus to peoples too easily prone to a "clash of cultures," Our Lady of
Guadalupe remains the enduring icon of unity-in-diversity, the fruit of
our one baptism into Jesus, her Son.
--Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Please Pray for: all those who are sick May they feel the healing power
of our prayers.
Condolences:
We pray for Jennie Gomes all the faithful departed.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
DR. THOMAS PENMAN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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on an ADVERTISED mattress
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
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Parishioner
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Life Member
John W. Feaster, D.D.S.
Fresno Comprehensive Dentist for 30 years
Lindsey Scott, D.D.S.
Medically Supervised
Weight Loss
Independent Living
Assisted Living
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(559) 447-9056
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Gentle Family Dentistry
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125 E. Barstow, Suite 129
(Blackstone and Barstow,
behind Auto Zone)
221-7303
221-0578
Parishioner/Accepting New Patients
Accepts VISA and MC
Speaks Tagalog and Spanish
2150 E. McKinley Ave. Fresno CA 93703
(559) 268-7646
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The Salcedo Family
Grocery and Natural Foods, Quality at affordable prices
Deli, Homemade Salads and Dishes
Kid’s Day Activities, First Saturday of every month from 2-4 PM
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Call 222-9923
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Gentle & Professional Staff
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“2 Generations Serving Fresno for Over 35 Years”
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JC MELTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(559)
Most Insurance & Medi-Cal Welcome
HENRY FAJARDO, D.M.D.
Open Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm • Se Habla Español
Christine Shirinian - Parishioner
Jaime Martinez - Parishioner
2100 E. Clinton (between Fresno/Blackstone)
224-5988 • 224-5989
Knights of Columbus,
Past 3rd & 4th Degrees Grand Knight
Mausoleums, Traditional Ground Burial
Niches for Cremation
Competitive Prices
Affordable Pre-Need Financing Available
Se Habla Español
264 N. Blythe Ave., Fresno
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FAMILY LAW
IMMIGRATION
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Bi-Lingual - Spanish
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For further information,
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432-5003
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[email protected]
PARISHIONER
6183 N. Fresno St. #101
Compliments of
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Serving the Clergy for Four Generations
Fresno
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Accident Injury and Criminal Law
Attorney At Law
Real Estate Broker
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School
Graduate and
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(Palm and Barstow)
St. Anthony’s Parishioner Since 1979
Se Habla Español
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