Schedule of Masses Weekdays: 7:00 & 9:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am, 5:00 pm English Vigil 7:00 pm Spanish Vigil Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:45 am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish), 6:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays: 8:30-9:30 am Infant Baptism: Three months notice & pre-baptismal instruction required Marriages: Minimum six months preparation required Respect Life Representatives: Odile Draa & Jim Thompson Look for other ministries In our parish on our website: www.st-anthonys.org Parish Pastoral Council Celso Doria, Mel Picanco, Felicia Anaro, Martin Espinoza, Anna Mello, Debbie Rivas Allan Rodriguez, Al Pasion, Alice Correia & Sylvia Ranjel St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Iglesia Católica San Antonio de Padua December 7, 2014 Second Sunday of Advent Church 505 E. North St. Manteca, CA 95336 Office: 209-823-7197 Fax: 209-823-5238 School 323 N. Fremont Ave. Manteca, CA 95336 209-823-4513 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ General e-mail: luisana@st-anthonys.org St. Anthony s website address is: www.st-anthonys.org Declaración de Misión En alianza con Cristo nos entregamos a el como Él se entrega a nosotros en la Eucaristía, para que cada persona pueda ser un participante pleno, activo, y consciente en su Iglesia, con el poder de compartir y vivir el Evangelio. Parish Staff Rev. J. Patrick Walker, Pastor Rev. Dante Dammay, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jairo Ramirez, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Jeff Vierra, Deacon Mrs. Mary Lou Hoffman, School Principal Sr. Ann Venita Britto, F.C., Pastoral Care & Senior Ministry Dave Corder, Faith Formation Director Sr. Kathleen Garcia S.H.F., Coordinator of Religious Formation Diane Lehman, Coordinator of Youth Activities Emelie Diaz Director of Liturgical Music Mary Ferreira, Office Manager Richard Sepulveda, Facilities Manager
PASTORS CORNER There is no other time of the year that brings more people back to Church than Christmas. Even people who haven't been to Mass for many years will decide that Christmas Eve or morning is the time that they should make a return visit. The majority of those who do come back are being encouraged by someone they know. Often they have been asked several times before they finally decide to come to Mass. Also, often someone invites the returning person to come to Mass with them. This is what I would like to suggest that you do during the month of December. If everyone at St. Anthony s invited two people to come to Mass with them, the Church would be packed at every Mass during Advent with the possible exception of 7 a.m. on Sunday. (Even 7 a.m. would grow significantly.) This may be the most important thing that you do during this Advent season. I encourage you not to stop at one invitation. If it s worth asking once, it s worth asking two, three or four times. The Lord will surely bless your efforts. Faithfully, Fr. Pat Walker Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, December 8th is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation and the Mass schedule is as follows: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Spanish. Parish Penance Services St. Patrick s Ripon on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 pm St. Bernard s Tracy on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 pm St. Anthony s Manteca on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Lathrop on Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 pm Christmas Mass Times Christmas Mass times will be as follows: Wednesday, December 24th 4:00 p.m. Children s, 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. Spanish and 11:00 p.m. Bilingual Thursday, December 25th 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Spanish St. Anthony s Giving Tree It s that time of year again, when we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord. One way that we can do this is to help others through our Giving Tree. Please pick a card with a printed age & gender off the Christmas tree in the vestibule, then bring your unwrapped gift to the parish office by December 19th, and we will make sure that it is delivered to someone who needs it this holiday season. Thank you for your generosity. Please, no toy weapons of any kind, this includes Nerf dart guns. Retirement Fund for Religious Give thanks for religious. A parishioner writes, We thank God today and every day for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABCs, but also to love God. Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Collection Totals: November 23, 2014: $15,750 Parish Goal: $18,237 November 30, 2014: $15,296 Parish Goal: $18,119 Next Weeks Goal:$21,240
SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL No hay ningún otro momento del año que trae más gente a la iglesia mas que la Navidad. Incluso las personas que no han asistido a misa por muchos años quizás deciden que la víspera de Navidad o de la mañana es el tiempo es el tiempo adecuado para regresar. La mayoría de los que vienen, están siendo animados por alguien que conocen. A la mejor alguien los ha invitado varias veces antes de que finalmente deciden venir a la Misa. A veces también alguien invita a la persona que regresa, invitando los a misa con ellos. Esto es lo que me gustaría sugerir que usted haga durante el mes de diciembre. Si todos los feligreses en el St. Anthony invita a dos personas a venir a misa con ellos, la Iglesia estaría llena en cada misa durante el Adviento con la posible excepción de las 7 am del domingo. (Incluso a las 7 a.m. crecería significativamente.) Esto puede ser la cosa más importante que usted haga durante este tiempo de Adviento. Los animo que no dejen de invitar gente a Misa. Si vale la pena preguntar una vez, vale la pena preguntar dos, tres o cuatro veces. El Señor ciertamente bendecirá sus esfuerzos. Con Fe, Padre Pat Walker Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen Maria El lunes, 8 de Diciembre es la Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen Maria. Es día Santo de Obligación y el horario de Misas será: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., y 7:30 p.m. en Español. Servicio de Penitencia Adviento con Confesiones Individuales San Patricio en Ripon el 15 de Diciembre 7:00 pm San Bernardo en Tracy el 16 de Diciembre 7:00 pm San Antonio en Manteca el 17 de Diciembre 7:00 pm Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Lathrop el 18 de Diciembre 6:30 pm Horario de Misas Navideñas El horario de Misas Navideñas será: Miercoles, 24 de Diciembre 4:00 p.m. Niños, 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. Español y 11:00 p.m. Bilingüe Jueves, 25 Diciembre 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Español Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos Dé gracias por los religiosos. Uno de los feligreses escribe: Agradecemos a Dios todos los días por cada religiosa que nos enseñó en la escuela, no sólo el abecedario sino también a amar a Dios. Muestre su agradecimiento a las hermanas, los hermanos y los sacerdotes ancianos de órdenes religiosas quienes marcaron la diferencia en tantas vidas. Sea generoso en su donativo a la colecta de la semana próxima del Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Acompáñenos para la celebración anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el Viernes 12 de Diciembre. Mañanitas serán a las 5:00 a.m. y misa a las 6:00 a.m. Después están invitados a un desayuno de Menudo en el gimnasio. También habrá misa a las 6:00 p.m. y cena en el gimnasio por si no pueden acompañarnos en la mañana. Todo la comida es gratuita. Ahí los esperamos! Baby Shower para el Bebe Jesús Por favor acompañe a la Hermana Ann en festejarle un Baby Shower a el bebe Jesús. Cuando usted este hacienda sus compras para esta temporada navideña, acuérdese de la razón de nuestra celebración. Los regalos serán donados a el Pregnancy Help Center de Manteca, quien ayuda a muchas familias locales. Por favor traiga sus regalos a Misa el 20 y 21 de Diciembre, y déjelos en el altar con los demás regalos. La Hermana Ann les agrádese su apoyo Si usted es nuevo/a la Iglesia San Antonio o desea registrarse por favor llame (209) 823-7197.
Respect Life Let s say Yes to life and No to death. Pope Francis March for Life in France Jan. 19, 2014 St. Anthony s Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations You are invited to join in the annual celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, December 12th. The festivities begin at 5:00 a.m. with traditional Mañanitas, in honor of the Blessed Mother. Mass will begin at 6:00 a.m. and all are invited to Menudo for breakfast in the gymnasium. If you can not join the morning festivities, there will also be another Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment in the gymnasium. All food is free of cost, due to the fundraising that takes place throughout the year in preparation for this event. Please note that 7:00 a.m. daily Mass will be canceled due to the celebration. We hope to see you there! Holy Land Religious Goods Thank you for supporting Shepherd Field Olive Wood Handcrafts. The percentage of Christians in the Holy Land has dropped to less than 2%. The struggles to preserve the Catholic identity of the birthplace of our savior Jesus Christ is a serious concern for Catholics around the world. Sales will be used to help and support the Catholics in the Holy Land and to encourage them not to immigrate. Sister Ann s Corner Senior Reconciliation and Anointing Service Seniors, Sister Ann would like invite you all to a special Reconciliation and Anointing Service on Thursday, December 11th at 3:30 p.m. in the Church. You can choose to participate in one or both. Senior Christmas Luncheon Sr. Ann & The Ministry of Caring are having a Senior Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 18th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in St. Anthony s Gym. Bring your friends and come enjoy the food, fun, entertainments & music. You do not have to be Catholic to participate. Baby Shower for Baby Jesus Sr. Ann would like to remind all parishioners The Baby Shower for Baby Jesus will be on the 20th & 21st of December at all weekend Masses. Please remember to pick up a gift for baby Jesus while you are busy shopping and bring it to church on the 20th & 21st when you come to Mass. Please pray for those who need the support of this community of faith: Don Tissher, Frank Conti, Joe Head, Peter Mazzoni, Debbie Trebethan, Garrett Luke, Carmen Villegas, Annie Crawford, Karla Aguilar, Caron Ann Davidson, Mary Gomes, Gary Donatelli, Robert Hammer, Armando Galvan, Ana Azevedo, John & Lisa Brazil, Pablito Tejada, Myra Lucas, Lenny Rieb, Betty Conti, Lisa Donnelly, Thuy Pham, Thuy Lam, Destiny Herrera, Deseree Torres, Carissa Rivera, Rosalina Guerrero, Ana Santiago, Jim Martin, Sal Castello, Mariko Falge, Ana Bourbeau, Marcia Kahl, Delia Soria, Pechie Espinoza, Maria Nazare Dias, Daryll Bain, Minnie Martz, Velma Sherman, Marion Elliott, Laura Aranda, Gary Walsh, Nita Sanchez, Eliza Mendoza, June Torres, Leslie Ortega-Cope, Teresa Brookes, Joey Navarro, Jose Zapien, George Wells, Rene Guzman, Dolores Chavez, Rosalie Scade, Vickie Luna, Melissa Melendez, Gloria Cacal, Dee Dee Kelly, Hilda Engel, Kay & Chuck Howard, Rosemary Lewis, Deanna Walsh, Vince M. Correa, Jonathan Loon, Vera Gerber, Manuel Fagundes, Robert Moreno, Justine Dragavon, Noreen Cooper, Carolyn George, Maria de Jesus Ortiz, Bettey Field, Kathy Lee Hendrix, Humberto Sandoval, Carla Viramontes, Sue Erb, Pat Cross, Elijah Galvan, Sharon Ryder, Bob Ryder, Sharon Filippi, Malvick Court, Hernan Machain, Suzzane Zuni, Mary Ramos, Alfred Torres, Keoni Willey, Dyani Willey, Raquel Valdez, Skylar Payawal, Ronnie Le May, Lea Kanegawa, Leslie Muerrita, Barbara Fisher, Christy Miller, Vincent Saldana, Martha R., Domingo Reynoso, Wendell Trenchick, Shirley Taylor, Jackie De Leon, Rosellini Renolo, Leo Garcia, John Quintana, Richard Gallardo, Paula Thomson, Josephine Ochoa, Catherine Mungo, Leacha Alexander, Bubba Beck, Alina Granadoz, Linda Varilla, Barbara Scott, Monica Facchini, Premo Facchini, Gail Fleming, Yesenia Badillo, Emma Moreno, Herminia Pacheco, Louis A. Payan, Josephine Falcon, Tena Hudson, Bryan Thomas, Emma G. Valle-Daigle, Lonnie Bennett, Noah Valdez, Robert Vice, Ana Marie Cornado, Aron Seus, Augustin Telly, Irene Leal, John Francisco Larios, Lloyd Schopp, Rosa Villalobos, Teresa Brooks, Conrad Mendiola, Manuel De- Costa, Mary King, Mary Johnson, Desiree Torres, Kathleen Looney, Maria Jackson, Lolita Rilcopiro, Beverly Villines, Nicholas Bush, Robert Mack, Sal Castro, Rose Bueno, Alejandro Aguilar, Carol Jimenez, The Clark Family, Rolando Abrera, John Devlin, Priscilla & Julian Alonzo. If you are ill or in the hospital, please call 823-7197 to let us know and to arrange a visit from a Priest, Deacon, or Sr. Ann.
Monday, December 8 10:00 am: Salesian Spirituality, Rec. Hall 3:00 pm: Legion of Mary Angels, Mary s Room 6:00 pm: Christian Initiation, Mary s Room, Rec. Hall 6:30 pm: Cursillo, Cafeteria 7:00 pm: Grupo Guadalupano-Hispano, Conf. Room Tuesday, December 9 10:00 am: Bible Study, Conf. Room 6:00 pm: Knights of Columbus, Cafeteria 8:00 pm: Triduo de Nuestra Señora de Wednesday, December 10 9:00 am: School Penance Service, Church 9:30 am: Legion of Mary, Mary s Room 6:30 pm: Iniciacion Cristiana, Rec. Hall, Modular 6:30 pm: Bible Study, Conf. Room 8:00 pm: Triduo de Nuestra Señora de Thursday, December 11 9:30 am: Legion of Mary, Mary s Room 10:00 am: Bible Study, Conf. Room 3:30 pm: Senior Penance Service, Church 5:30 pm: Legion of Mary, Mary s Room 6:00 pm: Triduo de Nuestra Señora de 6:30 pm: Alabare, Cafeteria 6:30 pm: Hispanic Youth Choir, Room 8 6:30 pm: Bible Study, Conf. Room 7:30 pm: Voces para Cristo, Mary s Room 8:00 pm: Triduo de Nuestra Señora de Friday, December 12 5:00 am: Mañanitas, Church 6:00 am: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Church 6:00 pm: Angeles de San Antonio, Room 7 6:00 pm: Anthony s Angels, Cafeteria 6:00 pm: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Church Saturday, December 13 7:00 am: Sabatina, Cafeteria 9:00 am: Knights of Columbus, Cafeteria 9:30 am: Altar Server Training, Church Sunday, December 14 7:00 am: Coffee & Donuts, Cafeteria 1:30 pm: Legion of Mary Curia, Mary s Room 2:00 pm: Portuguese Choir, Room 8 7:00 pm: JAM, Gym Lost and Found Are you missing keys, glasses, or scarves? Please stop by the parish office during normal business hours and see if we have any of your belongings in our Lost & Found. You may be pleasantly surprised! Spend an hour with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Vacant Hours: Monday 2 am - 3 am Tuesday 6 pm 7pm Tuesday 7 pm - 8 pm Tuesday 12 pm (midnight) - Wednesday 1 am Wednesday 12 pm (noon) - 1 pm Thursday 1 am - 2 am Thursday 3 pm - 4 pm Saturday 12 pm - 1 pm Sunday 12 pm (noon) - 1 pm Saturday 12 pm (midnight) - Sunday 1 am Adoration partner hours needed: Wednesday 12 am (Midnight) - Thursday 1 am Saturday 10 am 11 am Saturday 3 pm - 4 pm (More Adoration partner hours are available.) If you would like to sign up for a Holy Hour, please email Mark Lilly at stanthonyadoration@comcast.net or call 239-5732. The Blessed Sacrament is located in the Chapel which is right behind the Church altar. St. Vincent de Paul s Eggstravaganza St. Vincent de Paul Society presents Christmas Omelet Eggstravaganza on Sunday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (noon) in St. Anthony s gymnasium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children (10 & under). In addition to our made to order omelets this year will also include biscuits and gravy. Tickets will be sold at the door or you can call Joan at 629-8979. YLI Bake Sale St. Anthony s Young Ladies Institute will be holding their annual Christmas bake sale in the gymnasium on December 7th from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (noon). Please stop by before or after your Eggstravaganza breakfast. Registration Updates If you have had an addition to your family, gotten married, moved or changed your phone number please contact Rebecca at 823-7197 in the parish office to update your information.
Mass Schedule MONDAY, DECEMEBR 8 7:00 am - Fr. Dante +Concepcion Barajas (Bation Family) 9:00 am - Fr. Jairo +Paulino Sanchez (Lilia Hernandez e Hijas) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 7:00 am - Fr. Jairo +Marcelino Moules (Olivia Moules) 9:00 am - Fr. Pat +Elsie Carpanetti (Regina Fagundes) WEDNESDAY, DECEMEBR 10 7:00 am Fr. Jairo +Albertina Gomes (John & Ana Pimentel) 9:00 am - All Priests Parish School Penance Service THURSDAY, DECEMEBR 11 7:00 am Fr. Dante +John P. King (F.E.S.M.) 9:00 am - Fr. Pat +Eugenio Ferrumpau (Merces Ferrumpau) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 6:00 am - Fr. Jairo Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 9:00 am - Fr. Dante +Bernice Sarina (Sarina Family) 6:00 p.m. Fr. Jairo & Fr. Pat Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass SATURDAY, DECEMEBR 13 8:00 am Fr. Dante +Edgar Standish Cook (Lehman Family) 5:00 pm - Fr. Pat +John P. King (Roberto & Luisa Silva) 7:00 pm - Fr. Jairo +Melissa Ann Scopas (Hank & Norine Loya) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00 am - Fr. Dante +Joe S. Da Rosa (James & Albertina Soares) 8:45 am - Fr. Dante +Ricardo Pasaoa (Ida Pasaoa) 10:45 am Fr. Pat People of the Parish 12:30 pm - Fr. Jairo +Isauro Rmairez (Amada Ramirez) 6:00 pm - Fr. Pat +Floyd & Nellie Apodaca (Priscilla Bunting) Readings & Special Observances Today s Readings First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). Saints & Special Observances Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Monday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: St. Juan Diego Wednesday: International Human Rights Day Thursday: St. Damasus I Friday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday: St. Lucy Readings for the Week Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 EXILE Both Isaiah and Peter had the task of comforting and encouraging their communities during times of exile. The Israelites were in geographic exile from Israel; to them this was, in effect, the same as being in exile from their God. The early Christians, following the Resurrection, expected an immediate return of Christ in glory; they, too, felt in exile as the delay of the Second Coming grew longer and longer. All four of scripture s authors today Isaiah, the psalmist, Peter, and Mark hasten to help us see things in God s terms, not ours. They want us to know that we can never truly be exiled from God, or from God-among-us, since we know that when the faithful are gathered, Christ has come into their midst. Instead, we are encouraged today to do what we can from our end to shorten the time of our exile: to repent of our sins, to return our lives to the Lord, to live as people who seek the coming day of the Lord, when kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss (Psalm 85:10).