St. Anthony of Padua

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 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) Primer Viernes: 7:00pm

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 - 3:00pm

(Closed Wednesdays) Saturday: 12:00 - 2:00pm

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

He showed them His hands

Contact Person Phone ext. E-mail address Pastor Rev. Msgr. Rob Wenzinger ext. 104 [email protected]

Administrator, Parish Mary Mosier ext. 103 [email protected]

Administrative Asst. Chris Shiveley ext 101 [email protected]

Administrative Asst. Teri Lóera ext 102 [email protected]

Accts. Receivable Lilli Angela Antonio ext 172 [email protected]

Bookkeeper Sherry Otero ext 120 [email protected]

Adult Religious Ed. Martha Danks-Ferguson ext 114 [email protected]

Bulletin Editor Jan Spraggins ext 115 [email protected]

Children's Religious Ed. Mary Socorro Briseño ext 119 [email protected]

Finance/Facilities Tom Neumeier ext. 243 [email protected]

Infant Baptisms Teri Lóera ext 102 [email protected]

High School Sacraments Sharon Christison ext 111 [email protected]

Hispanic Ministries Edgar Briseño ext 173 [email protected]

Hispanic Ministries Asst. Hermana Teresa de Jesús ext. 113 [email protected]

Marriage Coordinator Lynn Medeiros ext 116 [email protected]

Music Ministries David Sarkisian ext 302 [email protected]

Parish Ministries Norma Jean Liscano ext 105 [email protected]

Sister Flor ext 122 [email protected]

Sister Rosa Maria ext 112 [email protected]

Religious Ed. Secretary Aida Bolton ext 121 [email protected]

Sunday Pre-School Martha Danks-Ferguson ext 114 [email protected]

Youth Group Ministries Sharon Christison ext 111 [email protected]

Youth Group Assistant Sarah Moreno ext 110 [email protected]

St. Anthony’s School ~ 435-0700 School Principal Mrs. Kim Cochran ext 233 [email protected]

St. Agnes Mission Church ~ 439-2100 Parish Administrator Annette Amparano 394-5058 [email protected] Director of Religious Ed. Phyllis Carmona 299-5549 Hispanic Ministries Miguel Mireles 259-4205

Clergy

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Rob Wenzinger

Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Loren Blessing

Parochial Vicar, St. Agnes Mission Rev. Ricardo D. Magdaleno

In Residence Rev. Msgr. Myron J. Cotta, V.G.

Parish Deacon Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez Parish Deacon Rev. Mr. Ricardo DeLeon

Religious Parish Sister Sr. Flor Azevedo, FHIC

Parish Sister Sr. Rosa Maria Branco, FHIC Parish Sister Hna. Teresa de Jesús, MCSTNJ

St. Anthony’s Staff

Welcome to St. Anthony’s We at St. Anthony of Padua Church extend our heart in a warm welcome to you. Whether a long term resident or newly arrived in

the Parish, we are so grateful you are with us. If you have not registered, or would like to update registration information, please fill out this form; you may place it in the collection basket or mail/drop off at the Parish Office.

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Mission Statement 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

to gain a richer understanding of the gospel message of love.

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE (www.stanthonyfresno.org)

E-mail Lisa Hendey at: [email protected]

Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook and “check in” (on your mobile device) before Mass to let others

know about our wonderful Parish

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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MARRIAGE MATTERS In a marital relationship, forgiveness removes barriers and rebuilds bridges. It opens doors that were closed. It turns spouses back toward each other.

It reconnects them and lets the life of the relationship flow again. When this happens, peace returns and happiness springs once more because husband

and wife feel in their relationship the presence of God. Does your relationship need new life through forgiveness? John Bosio – Happy Together: the Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage, © 2008

We thank you, O God, for the love you have implanted in our hearts.

May it always inspire us to be kind in our words, considerate of feelings, and concerned for each other’s needs and wishes.

Help us to be understanding and forgiving of human weaknesses and failings. Increase our faith and trust in You and may

Your prudence guide our life and love. Bless our marriage, O God, with peace and happiness and make our love fruitful for

Your glory and our joy both here and in eternity. Amen.

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SCHEDULE CHANGE

Due to liturgy celebrations, there will be NO CONFESSIONS offered on Saturday, April 28 and May 19 Our regular

confession schedule will remain May 5 and May 12. Thank you for your understanding.

Italian Catholic Federation Mrs. Antoinette Pecora ICF President, would like to thank the parishioners, families and friends that attended and supported the Friday Lenten dinners. Thank you to the members of the ICF for all their hard work. It takes a great deal of effort and time to offer these dinners. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Mr. Doug Benik for the donation of wine, and Fresno Produce for the delicious produce .

The various organizations that benefit from our fundraising activities are St. Anthony’s Church and Elementary School, Catholic Charities, Sister Disciples of the Divine Mercy, Diocesan Seminarians, Hinds Hospice, Gifts of Love, just to name a few. We could not have accomplished our goals without all of your help and friendship.

Catholic Home Missions Appeal Envelopes are in the pews this weekend for the Diocesan collection to benefit Catholic Home Missions Appeal that will take place next weekend (April 28 & 29). This appeal strengthens the Church through training of lay persons in parishes that rarely see priests, aid to parishes struggling to keep their doors open, and support for many other essential pastoral works in poor dioceses across the United States. To learn more about Home Mission funding and who the appeal helps, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

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Banns of Marriage

The following couple swill marry in the coming weeks:

Jay Duehring and Brittany Growdon

If you know of any canonical reason for

them not to be married, please contact the parish office.

For the weekend of April 15, 2012 This week’s plate income: $23,656.00 Last year’s plate income: $26,404.00

Difference: - $ 2,748.00

Year to Date Plate Collection: 7/1/2010 - 3/31/2011: $ 944,868.79 7/1/2011 - 3/31/2012: $ 955,971.76 Difference +$ 11,102.97

Thank you for your generosity!

PRAY FOR THE SICK We pray for all those who are sick.

May they feel the healing power of our prayers.

CONDOLENCES:

We pray for Salvador Leon, Tony Cardoza and all the faithful

departed. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Sunday 4/15 Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:oo pm

† Margaret & Donald Dougherty † Leona Garber † Isador Wiggins † Maria Lopez † George Ingram † Esther Capps by Fred & Diana Lopez

Monday 4/16 Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Linnea Fimbres † Carl Maas

Tuesday 4/17 Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Sally Ferdinandi † Pietro & Davidina Mastrocinque

Wednesday 4/18

Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21

6:45 am 8:00 am

Intentions of the Living & Deceased Family of The Silvester Family † Jean Kersten

Thursday 4/19

Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Adrien J. Provost † Elizabeth Fry

Friday 4/20 Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15

6:45 am 8:45 am

† Peter Le & Anna Hoang by their family † Carl Orlando by Barbara Orlando

Saturday 4/21 Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21

8:00 am 5:15 pm 7:00 pm

† Msgr. Laserian Byrne † Josephine Ochinero † Javier Villasenor-Colin

Sunday 4/22 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;Lk 24:35-48

8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:oo pm

† Msgr. Laserian Byrne † Elena Buckley Intentions of The Pizaro, Byers, & Lombardi Families † Daritza Blanco de Angulo Pro Populo † Peter Sciaroni

Readings and Mass Intentions

(April 15 ~ April 22, 2012)

Recently Requested Masses and

Intentions

Phil Sage by Mary & Jube Najarian Michael Coyle by Mary & Jube Najarian

Intentions: (Birthday)-Becky Sarkisian by her family

Sunday 4/22 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a;Lk 24:35-48

8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:oo pm

Msgr. Laserian Byrne † Elena Buckley Intentions of The Pizaro, Byers & Lombardi Families Daritza Blanco de Angulo Pro Populo † Peter Sciaroni

Monday 4/23 Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Eilleen Holly † Maviella “Mimi” Jamieson

Tuesday 4/24 Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Richard Danks † Catherine Naughton

Wednesday 4/25

1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Hyacinth Anaenugwu † Pierre Arozarena

Thursday 4/26

Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51

6:45 am 8:00 am

† Gonzalo Villaverde, Jr † Leona Garber

Friday 4/27 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59

6:45 am 8:45 am

Intentions of The Olson Family † Aaron “RJ” Martinez

Saturday 4/28 Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69

8:00 am 5:15 pm 7:00 pm

† Luigi & Lucia Pecora † Frank Ochinero † John & Louise Buffo

Sunday 4/29 Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:oo pm

† John & Madeline Jones † Jesse Chavez † Mary Lou Rodriguez † Esperanza Garcia & Jose Jasso Pro Populo † Peggy McTeggart

Readings and Mass Intentions

(April 22 ~ April 29, 2012)

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.

Ella Maria Jackson, Alene Mia Luna,

Jocelyn Madrigal, Joseph Alexander Madrigal, Julian Elias Madrigal,

Xavier Eduardo Molina, Leah Audrina Rosario Ochoa

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Bible Study – the Book of Genesis: The Tuesday evening group is continuing its study of the book of Genesis & is open to new “students”. We welcome adults who wish to join us for this walk through Genesis using the materials from Little Rock Bible Study.

We meet in the Board Room of the Parish Center from 7:00 to 8:30pm every Tuesday. Materials are available from the facilitator, Prof. Craig Bernthal. As Jesus says, “Come & see”.

STEUBENVILLE SAN DIEGO July 27 thru 29 will be held on USD campus this year.

Speakers are Father Mike Schmitz, Righteous B, Matt Smith, Ike Ndola worship leader and

Jacki Francois. Cost will be 275.00. Forms are available. ALL high school

teens, graduating 8th grade through 12th grade in high school are invited to attend. More info call Sharon Christison at 439-0124.

R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:

faith formation sessions for those interested in completing their Sacraments of Initiation and those interested in becoming Catholic are welcome to join us every Tuesday @ 6:30pm in the Conference Room.

No pre-registration is required – just show up that evening & we’ll get you started. If you have any questions please call Martha @ 439-0124, ext. 114 or contact at [email protected] for more information.

RADIANT JOY Life Teen

All High School Teens Welcome 7:00pm till 9:00pm

Leading Teens Closer to Christ April 22nd –Fulfilled

April 29th –Wipe Out! May 6th—Who’s Your Mama

(Bring your Mom to our Life Night) Parents are welcome to attend on the 25th

Questions email: Sharon at [email protected]

or call 439-0124 ext. 111

6th, 7th & 8th grade Youth Ministry New Youth are ALWAYS Welcome!

Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45pm in the Social Hall

April 24: No EDGE May 1: Fiat - Mary, our mama

2nd Year Sacraments

First Communion Rehearsal 4/24: 6:30-8:00 in the CHURCH

First Communion 4/28: 9:30am in the CHURCH

For more information, contact Sarah Moreno at 439-0124 ext. 110 or

[email protected]

LifeTeen. . . . . . is raising money for teen retreats. Please stop by and support us. If you would like to sponsor all or part of a teens fees for Steubenville San Diego it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your support.

Reflection…….. • The Scriptures are a matter of life and death.

Know them! • If you want to be a Christian, embrace change. • The saints feared sin more than death. • Conversion ought to be a daily occurrence.

THE GIFT OF YOUR PRAYER IS APPRECIATED The children in the GIFT Sacrament Preparation Program will be receiving their First Communion next Saturday and celebrating along with their parents who have also attended many sessions and retreats with them. Please pray for these wonderful families so that this may be the beginning of many more Communions and further intimacy with Christ and His Church. The schedule is as follows:

English Celebration First Communion Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 @ 6:30pm

First Communion Mass Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 9:30am

Spanish Celebration

First Communion Rehearsal Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ 6:30pm

First Communion Mass

Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 12:00pm

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Once again in May we will have lay people from different ministries speaking at the Masses about some of the different ministries that St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church has to offer!! If you are interested, please be sure to stop by the table located outside the Conference Room. Is God calling you to serve?

“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

24 Hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel Urgent Hours Need Adorers! Sunday @ 12am, / Wed., Sat., & Sun. @ 1am / Mon., Wed., Friday, Sat. & Sun. @ 2am

Tues. & Wed. & Friday @ 6pm / Mon., Wed., Sat., & Sun. @ 11pm

Everyone is welcome to join the St. Padre Pio Devotees as they Gather for Mass Friday, May 4th @ 5:30pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction, immediately following a conclusion of prayers for the intercession of St. Padre Pio. “If we only knew how God regards this Sacrifice, we would risk our lives to be present at a single Mass.”

~ St. Pio of Pietrelcino

DON’T FORGET...TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE! Monday, April 23rd @ 7:30pm in the Main @ St. Anthony of Padua Church

We invite you to come and experience God’s presence in our lives. In this busy world, we need to nourish ourselves more and more through prayer, silence, song and on Christ Himself, who is the source of all grace and wisdom. If you have any questions please, call the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, ext., 105 or 112.

Don’t forget to drop off any non-perishable food items this weekend. Every little bit helps; with the economy and jobs so scarce, more and more people struggle to put food on the tables for their families. Let us fill-up the truck this weekend...let our food be overflowing….As always, we thank you in advance for your generosity in serving those in need! GOD BLESS!

“The Feeding Of The Five Thousand “They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.”~ Matthew 14:13-21

FIRST FRIDAY MASS MAY 4th

FATIMA’S FAITHFUL MONTHLY MEETING “Fatima, more important than ever.” ~ Blessed John Paul II

This group will meet on Thursday, April 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Conference Room. We still have a few books of

“Fatima for Today” by Fr. Apostoli for sale, if we run out, we are taking orders. New members are always welcome; bring a friend.

Questions? Call the Office of Ministries at: 439-0124, ext., 112.

LIBRARY NEWS! We are looking for a Library volunteers to help out in the Parish Library. Call Leona at: 432-5435.

“Love God, serve God: everything is in that.” ~ St. Clare of Assisi

ST. ANTHONY FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND - SATURDAY & SUNDAY

"Do you want my graces? Go and visit the Blessed Sacrament often. Do you want few graces? Visit the Blessed Sacrament rarely. Do you want none at all? Then never pay a visit to the Blessed Sacrament."

~ St. John Bosco To schedule a permanent hour please contact Ministries at:439-0124, ext., 112 or 105.

There will be NO Monthly Memorial Mass in April, it will be combined with May descendants'.

“For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.” ~ John 3:16

Seniors: Please join us as we honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate all the wonderful mothers in our parish community with a special musical program by: “RAINBOW REFLECTIONS” a group of elementary school-age youngsters who were recently recognized by the California Association of Healthcare Facilities for its outreach to a local senior-care facility. Date: Tuesday, May 1, 11:30am, at Pardini’s, (Shaw & Van Ness). Entrée: Braised Beef; Price: $12.00. Sorry, we cannot accept reservations after Wednesday, April 25th. Questions? Please call Antoinette @ 431-9536.

English Charismatic Prayer Group This group meets every Friday, @ 7:30pm in Room #23. New comers welcome anytime!

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Fundamental to us as Christians is our belief

that Jesus Christ really died on the cross, that

he was truly raised from the dead, and that

he will return at the end of time as he

promised. It is clear from today's Gospel

reading that the risen Jesus was not a

disembodied spirit, or an illusion of the grief-

stricken disciples. On that first Easter the

disciples, as witnesses to Jesus' death, were

overwhelmed with joy to see him risen to new

life. When Jesus appeared among them he

told them he was no ghost, and to prove his

reality invited them to touch his hands and

feet. Then he asked for a piece of baked fish

and ate it in front of them. After this

reassurance Jesus went on to explain to them

once more how his death and resurrection

were foretold in the scriptures. At this point

he did not pose complicated questions to test

their understanding; instead, he gave them a

task: to preach repentance and forgiveness of

sins "to all the nations, beginning from

Jerusalem" (Acts 24:49). Stop and think.

This is not "Give a few hours of your time,

and we'll consider you've done your part."

What Jesus was giving them was an all-

consuming, life-long mission. They were his

chosen followers, his disciples, but now the

time for learning was over. They must

become apostles, the ones sent on a mission.

Every time we come together to celebrate the

Eucharist, we are offered the love of God

through word and sacrament. We are

reminded of God's saving deeds and

wonderful promises, and we are given food

for the journey. Finally, we are urged to go

forth to love and serve the Lord. What

mission is Christ calling you to fulfill, that

only you can do? Copyright (c) 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

HE IS REAL For the Ride Home

Third Sunday of Easter April 22, 2012

SCRIPTURE • Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away (Acts 3:19) • ...relieve me when I am in distress; have pity on me, and hear my prayer! (Psalm 4:2) • He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. (1 John 2:2) repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name (Luke 24:47) REFLECTION • Is there anything in your past that you have not forgiven? • Is there anything that you are not willing to forgive? • Is there anything that you are not willing to forgive yourself? • If Jesus died and rose to forgive sins, what are you not able to forgive? • Do you avoid all question of sin and forgiveness by not ever thinking about it? Now let us face the fact that our culture is one which is geared to help us evade any need to face this inner silent self. We live in a state of constant semi attention to the sound of voices, music, traffic, or the generalized noise of what goes on around us all the time. This keeps us immersed in a flood of racket and words, a diffuse medium in which we our consciousness in which our consciousness is half diluted: we are not quite “thinking,” not entirely responding, but we are more or less there. We are not fully present and not entirely absent; not fully withdrawn, yet not completely available. It cannot be said that we are really participating in anything... 1 1Merton, Thomas, Love of Living, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, LLC by the Trustees of the Merton Legacy Trust, 1979 p.36. Ted Bergh, © ParishVision Llc 2012 - Visit ParishVision.org.

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it.

Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it. Life is costly, care for it. Life is wealth, keep it. Life is love, enjoy it.

Life is mystery, know it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious,

do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.

~ Mother Teresa

LIFE

WINGS Faith furnishes prayer with wings, without which it cannot soar to Heaven.

~St. John Climacus

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St. Agnes Mission Altar servers will be having the following fundraisers to raise money for their annual appreciation day trip. This year the Servers are trying to raise money for a fun-filled day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. All money raised will primarily be used for this trip. Thank you all who have supported our fundraisers.

Saturday, April 28th: 12:00 - 4:00pm Tamale Sale $20.00 dz. pork tamales - call in your orders in advanced to the church office. 439-2100

Sunday, May 6 - Breakfast Sunday, May 27 - Homemade Burritos Sunday, June 3 - Breakfast

Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) Bocce Ball Tournament

Family Fun! Good Food! Prizes! The ICF invites EVERYONE to a Bocce Ball Tournament: children, seniors, beginners, experienced players, family and friends. Bocce Ball is a sport closely related to lawn bowling with a common ancestry from ancient games played in the Roman Empire. Developed into its present form in Italy, it is played around Europe and around the world. People of all ages play the game and find it is a great way to spend a relaxing morning or afternoon. When: May 5, 2012 Time: 8:45am (Registration), first game begins at 9:00am Where: San Joaquin Memorial High School Cost: $80 per team of four - includes registration fees, tri-tip lunch and prizes for the winners. (Non-players are welcome and can purchase lunch for only $10/adult and $5/child) Contact: Allen Watts 661-363-3803 or Antoinette Pecora at 431-9536 by May 2, 2012

St. Anthony's School presents

THE $5,000 DOUBLE-PRIZE RAFFLE 2 lucky winners will each receive $5,000

Price per ticket $100 • Only 300 tickets will be sold • Drawing will be held a the Spring Auction, May 19 • Need not be present to win

For more information or to purchase your tickets, please call Christina Linneman at 240-6034.

Please visit our booth after all Masses this weekend to

purchase your tickets!

If you drop off a computer monitor or tv, please stop by the school office and add your name and address to the collection log.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The season of First Communions is here, and invitations pour in as the new communicants, mostly seven years old, gather extended families for their first reception of the Eucharist. Recently, the celebrations are often on Sundays, in the regular gatherings of the faith community. There, it becomes clear that First Communion is meant to initiate a regular pattern of reception, and that there is to be

a second, third, hundredth, thousandth celebration. Eastern Catholics and Orthodox children follow a different plan, since they are given a taste of the consecrated wine at their baptism as infants.

We Western Christians delay until “the age of reason,” but many years ago, Communion was not for children at all. Twelve to fourteen was the typical time for Roman Catholics to receive for the first time, and in those days this was a transition into the adult world of work and marriage. The custom did not begin to shift to childhood until reforms set in place by Pope St. Pius X began to take hold in the 1920s. If you are going to a First Communion, you can give thanks that the table of the Lord is today open so much more lavishly than before. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Rachel’s Vineyard 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 retreat is scheduled for August 10-12, 2012 in Fresno.

To register or for more information, call (877)629-6626 or e-mail: butcher_jennifer@yahoo. com or visit Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org

Married Couples!

Choose God's plan for you to be the most tender lovers you

can be for the rest of your life. Choose a Marriage Encounter

Weekend to keep you as a priority. To strengthen your

relationship, attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend in Central California on April 27-29, 2012.

For more details about a weekend contact 831-704-6322,

email registrar at:

wwme-centralca.org, or visit www.wwme-centralca.org

THE CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CLUB (CP&BC) of the Fresno Diocese will be conducting a membership drive on Saturday April 28th and Sunday, April 29th. A group of business professionals from throughout the valley work together to enhance their business and spiritual lifestyle. The group meets monthly to network and hear engaging speakers from throughout the country. Membership dues are $45.00 a year. If you are interested in joining the organization you’re encouraged to talk to a representative today after Mass or you may contact Jeffrey Lauritzen at [email protected] or Don Cardell at 559-227-4048 or [email protected]

Please join us at a fundraising event for Fresno Retrouvaille

When: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Time: 11:00 - 9:00pm (Dine-in or Take-out) Where: Tahoe Joes on Cedar in Fresno Funds raised will help support Retrouvaille, a non-profit ministry fostering healthy marriages. Tickets are on sale for $20 and can be purchased from

Denise Ouellette at 930-8215

RE ROUVAILLE

St. Anthony Retreat Center at Three Rivers welcomes Fresno Retrouvaille on June 12, 2012. This retreat will be offered in both English and Spanish.

A Life Line for Married Couples

CATHOLIC SCOUTING RETREAT Saturday, April 28 10:00am - 6:00pm

Camp Eshom, Northeast of Visalia This is a Catholic Retreat for all scouts (boys and girls)

sponsored by the Diocese of Fresno

Committee on Scouting. Parents and family

members invited. It is optional as a one day

retreat, or tent camping overnight on Friday

and/or Saturday nights. Native American

theme in honor of soon-to-be Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Cost: Free Food is on your own, or you an be

paired up with others. For more information, please call 559-897-5953 or

e-mail [email protected]. Mass and rosary, hiking, activities, prayer and camping

JOHN PAUL THE GREAT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY May 7th, 7:00pm John Paul the Great Catholic University presents Scripture Unlocked. "How the metaphor of the vine and the branches in the Gospel of John reveal the nature of God's love and how we can tap into it."

Questions? Colleen Monroe 858-653-6740 ext. 1713

CHURCH God sends no churches from the skies,

out of our hearts they must arise. ~ Anonymous

Pagina 10 HISPANIC MINISTRIES ACOMPAÑANOS A LA MISA EN ESPAÑOL - SÁBADOS 7:00PM

22 DE ABRIL, 2012 Visítanos en nuestra pagina de Internet www.stanthonyfresno.org

NOTICIAS IMPORTANTES EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA CATECISMO Hoy si hay clases en español.

COMFIRMACIÓN Hoy si hay clases de confirmación.

CAMINOS DE FE Hoy si hay clases de Sacramentos para Adultos.

La organización de padres y maestros de la escuela de St. Anthony anuncia la 4ta Rifa Anual: Rifa de Doble Premio $5,000 que se celebrará en la subasta para recaudación de fondos el sábado, 19 de mayo de 2012. Los boletos son a $100 y se venderán sólo 300. Dos afortunados ganadores recibirán $5000. No se necesita estar presente para ganar. Lo recaudado beneficiará directamente a los estudiantes de la escuela de St Anthony. Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo a nuestra escuela parroquial.

Tercer Domingo de Pascua Sólo tú, Señor, eres mi tranquilidad. Salmo 4:9

Pregunta de reflexión: ¿Qué significa para mí tener esperanza en la Resurrección? Tomado del Misal Romano, décimo quinta edición © 2006, Comisión Episcopal Mexicana, publicado por Obra Nacional de la Buena Prensa, México, D.F. Usado con permiso. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.

La corresponsabilidad vivida ahora Détente a pensar cómo estás amando y sirviendo a Dios en tu vida diaria. ¿Qué debes hacer de manera diferente? ¿Hay cosas que necesites hacer menos o hacer más? ¿Se te está llamando a un nuevo camino? Copyright © 2011, WLP. All rights reserved.

ÉL ES REAL Queda claro en el Evangelio de hoy que Jesús resucitado no es un fantasma ni una ilusión óptica. Jesús le pide a los discípulos que toquen sus manos y sus pies, y que le den de comer un pedazo de pescado, probando así que él es real. Entonces les da una tarea: que vayan a predicar el arrepentimiento y a perdonar los pecados “a todas las naciones, comenzando por Jerusalén” (Hechos 24:49). Esto no significa que “den unas cuantas horas de su tiempo y eso es todo”, sino que es una tarea de por vida. Ellos eran sus discípulos escogidos, pero ahora son apóstoles, enviados a una misión. Cada vez que celebramos la Eucaristía se nos ofrece el amor de Dios por medio de la palabra y el sacramento. Además se nos recuerda la acción salvífica de Jesús, sus maravillosas promesas, y se nos da el alimento para el camino. Por último, se nos encomienda la tarea de ir a amar y servir a Dios. ¿Qué misión te encomienda el Señor, que sólo tú puedes llevar a cabo? Copyright © 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Fresno Retrouvaille Un Salvavidas para matrimonios Fines de semana de Retrouvaille en Fresno se han programado en español en junio y noviembre. Para obtener más información acerca de Retrouvaille o para asistir a un fin de semana, llame a Retrouvaille de Fresno, en el (559) 935-1424, e-mail a Fresno@RetroCA, o vaya al sitio Web de Retrouvaille en: www.retrouvaille.org

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN MIÉRCOLES, SALÓN#24 -7:00PM

ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA TODOS LOS JUEVES A LAS 6:30PM SALÓN #21. TRAE TU BILBIA!

GRUPO DE JOVENES HIGH SCHOOL GRADOS DE 9-12 SALÓN SOCIAL VIERNES, DE 7-8:45PM

IV CONGRESO DE SANACION Y EVANGELIZACION PARA LA MUJER: Jesús y la Samaritana Auditorio de la escuela Elizabeth Terronez 2300 S. Willow, Fresno, CA 93725 Donación $15.00 - 28 y 29 de abril, 2012 de 8am a 5pm. Info. Maria 456-2806 o Laura 408-6582