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Parish Staff
Schedule of Masses
Weekdays:
7:00 & 9:00 am
Saturday:
8:00 am,
5:00 pm English Vigil
7:00 pm Spanish Vigil
St. Anthony of Padua
Catholic Church
Rev. J. Patrick Walker,
Pastor
Rev. Dante Dammay,
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jairo Ramirez,
Parochial Vicar
Sunday:
7:00 am, 8:45 am,
10:45 am,
12:30 pm (Spanish),
6:00 pm
Rev. Mr. Jeff Vierra,
Deacon
Iglesia Católica San
Antonio de Padua
Mrs. Mary Lou Hoffman,
School Principal
Infant Baptism:
December 20, 2015
Three months notice
& pre-baptismal
instruction required
Fourth Sunday
of
Sr. Ann Venita Britto,
F.C.,
Pastoral Care &
Senior Ministry
Advent
Dave Corder,
Faith Formation Director
Sacrament of
Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 8:30 - 9:30 am
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, Alice Correia
& Sylvia Ranjel
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
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General e-mail:
[email protected]
St. Anthony’s website address is:
www.st-anthonys.org
Mission Statement
We covenant to give ourselves to Christ
as He gives Himself to us in the
Eucharist, so every person might be a
full, active, & conscious participant in
His Church, empowered to share & live
the Gospel.
Angelique Gutierrez,
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
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas
and
a Joyous New Year!
-Rev. J. Patrick Walker, Rev. Dante Dammay, Rev. Jairo Ramirez
Sister Ann Venita Britto, Deacon Jeff Vierra and the entire parish staff.
Signature Gathering
to Overturn AB 2x-15 (Physician Assisted Suicide)
Faith Formation
No sessions on the upcoming weeks: week of December
20th and the week of December 27th. Classes resume
the week of January 3rd, 2016.
Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Mass times will be as follows:
Thursday, December 24th
4 p.m. Children’s Mass, o 6 p.m. in English
8 p.m. Spanish
11 p.m. Bilingual
Friday, December 25th
8 a.m., 10 a.m.,
12:00 p.m. Spanish
Bishop Steven Blaire and the California bishops elected
to allow a signature gathering to overturn AB 2x-15
(Physician Assisted Suicide). We will have a signature
gathering after all Masses on the weekend of December
19th and 20th, 2015. All petitions must be received by
December 28th, to qualify for the November 2016 Ballot.
California will step over a moral and ethical precipice
unless this law (AB 2x-15) is overturned. This “Travesty
of compassion” is such a danger to so many vulnerable
people and so fundamentally undermines the physicianpatient relationship that the people of California deserve
to have the final say on whether this law is what they
want.
Collection Totals:
December 13, 2015: $16,836
Parish Goal: $18,262
Commitment of Treasure Cards
We have 674 Commitment of Treasure Cards,
Thank You!
Please continue to fill out your Commitment of Treasure
Cards, these can be found in the Church entrances and
on top of the Arc of the Covenant.
Please consider Paper- Less
Visit St. Anthony’s website and located on the top far right
is a link that is marked in red and titled, COMMITMENT.
*We will continue to receive Commitment Cards
through early January*
Next Week’s Goal: $18,493
Parish Office Holiday Schedule
The parish office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th and Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2015.
Friendly Reminder
A friendly reminder to all parishioners. Always keep your
valuables within eyesight and never leave any valuables
in your car. Let us care for one another and be vigilant of
any suspicious activities.
Are you new to the parish? To request a registration form, please complete and drop in the
offertory basket. Have you moved? Had an information change? Let us know by
completing and returning. We respect your privacy! This information is for St. Anthony’s Parish use only.
Name:
Address:
Send Me A Registration Form □
Phone #
City:
Zip:
Change of Address □ Moving out of Parish □
SU PALABRA EN ESPAÑOL
¡Les deseamos a usted y a sus seres queridos
una Feliz Navidad
y un Año Nuevo de muchas bendiciones!
-Rev. J. Patrick Walker, Rev. Dante Dammay, Rev. Jairo Ramírez,
Religiosa Hermana Ann Venita Britto, Diacono Jeff Vierra y todos los empleados de la oficina!
Formacion de Fe Religiosa (Catecismo)
No habrá clases de Formación de Fe en las siguientes
semanas: Semana del 20 de diciembre y del 27 de diciembre. Las clases comenzarán en la primer semana del
3 de enero del 2016.
Horario de Misas Navideñas
Jueves, 24 de Diciembre
4 p.m. Misa de niños o 6 p.m. Ingles
8 p.m., Español, y 11 p.m. Bilingüe
Viernes, 25 de Diciembre
8 a.m., 10 a.m. en Ingles y 12:00 p.m. Español
El Arbol de Regalos
Cada año, la parroquia de San Antonio de Padua y San Vicente de
Paul colaboran para ayudar a familias necesitadas en nuestra comunidad y para asegurarse que cada
niño pueda recibir al menos un regalo para abrir en ese día tan especial como lo es Navidad. Con su
apoyo, podemos hacerlo realidad
para los niños. Favor de incluir en sus compras un regalo
extra apropiado a la edad para un niño (a), luego traiga el
regalo sin envolver con el papelito abajo y tráigalo a la
parroquia o ala oficina de educación religiosa que esta a
un lado del gimnasio (durante las clases) antes de 16 de
diciembre. Todos los regalos serán distribuidos el 22 de
diciembre a familias locales necesitadas. Muchas gracias y Dios los bendiga.
CAMINATA por la VIDA
Marque su calendario! Decimo segunda Caminata por la
Vida de la Costa Oeste será el sábado 23 de enero de
2016. Únase a mas de cincuenta mil participantes pacíficos para defender aquellos que no pueden defenderse.
Para mas información sobre la caminata, puede llamar al
(415)658-1793 o visite www.WalkforLifeWC
Lecturas de La Semana
Cant 2:8-14 or Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3,
11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45
Martes:
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56
Miércoles: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lc 1:57-66
Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;
Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79
Viernes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13;
Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14
Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12;
Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20
Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Sábado: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab,
16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28;
Sal 128 (127:1-5 o Sal 84 (83):2-3, 5-6, 9-10;
Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24;
Lc 2:41-52
Lunes:
Colección de firmas Para Revocar la ley AB 2x-15
(Suicidio Asistido por medio de un medico)
El Obispo Steven Blaire y los obispos de California optaron para permitir una recolección de firmas para anular la
ley AB 2x-15 (Suicidio Asistido por medio de un medico).
Tendremos una recolección de firmas después de cada
una de las Misas del fin de semana del 19 y 20 de diciembre del 2015. Estas peticiones deben ser firmadas
antes del 28 de diciembre, para que cualifiquen en la boleta de votaciones de noviembre del 2016. El pueblo de
California carecerá de principios morales y éticos al menos que se le ponga un alto a esta ley (AB 2x-15). Esta
“parodia de la compasión” peligra a muchas personas
vulnerables y fundamentalmente sobre determina la relación de médico a paciente, el pueblo de California merece determinar si esta ley es en realidad lo que el pueblo
quiere.
Si usted es nuevo/a la Iglesia San Antonio o desea registrarse por favor llame (209) 823-7197 .
St. Anthony’s C.Y.O. Girls Volleyball Sing-ups
St. Anthony’s C.Y.O. is now accepting Sign-ups for this
year’s Girls Volleyball. The deadline for sign-ups is
January 15th. Fee’s consist of $100 for first child, and
$75 for each additional sibling.
Sister Ann’s Corner
Baby Shower for Baby Jesus
Sr. Ann would like to remind all parishioners that the Baby
Shower for Baby Jesus will be on the 19th and 20th 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 19th and 20th when you
come to Mass.
Sister Ann’s Golden Jubilee
St. Anthony’s YLI #126 will be hosting Sister Ann’s
Golden Jubilee on Saturday, January 9th, 2016. Mass
will be at 5 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner being catered
by Waltman’s Touch of Class Catering. Dinner tickets
$25.00 per person. RSVP by December 31st, 2015,
Sylvia at (209) 405-4292.
Grief Support Workshop
The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Grieving people need time and space to honor their grief. To
help you cope with your grief, Sr. Ann Venita and the
Grief Support Team are offering you the following sessions.
Dates and times:
Friday, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, and March 4th, 2016
from 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Location:
St. Anthony’s Parish Conference Room
This Workshop is Free and
open to all regardless of Religious Affiliation.
Please contact Sr. Ann Venita at (209) 823-7197 ext. 227
to register by phone or to obtain additional information.
Please pray for those who need the support of
this community of faith:
Julissa Rizo
Peter Mazzoni
Maria Jackson
Lolita Rilicopiro
Grace Roe
Rita Encina
Wayne Waterbury
Marilyn DeLeon
Youmans Family
Jackie Deleon
Paz Rice
Tara Cardoza
Cindi Ball
Rose Rosa
Reva Tempra
Herminia Gomes
Larna Eckhardt
Anguiano Family
Carol Jimenez
Fr. Ignacius De
Groot
Nicholas Bush
Jesus Aceves
Susan Barut
Pamela Barnes
Marie Nunes
Leilani Chaparro
Mike Maduena
Mario Gonzales
Jonathan Perlin
Joe Navarro
Nellie Navarro
Nina Bagnasco
Winters
David Ratto
Jake Ratto
Feliciana Paz
Ida Teicheira
Josephina Teano
Nanette Beaman
Cindy Louie
Marty Anderson
William Streinhorst
Charanjit Grewal
Indejit Grewal
Cathy SilvaGotschall
Garret Luke
Wendall Trenchick
Jared Costa
Guadalupe Saldivar
Anthony Cardoza
Shari Mendoza
Connie Liberato
Amy Vaughn
Iria Ferrel
Melanie Vaughn
Leah Carroll
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 21st, and we will
make sure that is delivered to someone who needs it this holiday season. For battery operated toys please include the proper size batteries. Thank
you for your generosity.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
If someone would like to request a shawl (for ladies) or
lap robe (for men), please contact Kathleen Gomes at
[email protected]. Shawls and lap robes are
not just for those who are ill; they are also given out to
celebrate a special occasion such as an anniversary. A
message of love and caring comes with each shawl or lap
robe and the giving of the shawl or lap robe enriches the
giver as well as the recipient.
The K of C Annual Free Throw Contest
The K of C (Knights of Columbus) is to host the Annual
Free Throw Contest on January 4, 2016 at St. Anthony’s
Gym. All Boys ages from 9 to 14 years old are invited to
participate in the local competition. The contest will be
from 4 pm to 5 pm for ages 9 to 12 years old (Boys and
Girls) and 5 pm to 6 pm for ages 13 to 14 years old (Boys
and Girls). Proof of age and parental consent must accompany all entry forms. All contestants are recognized
for their participation. For entry forms or additional information contact: Knights of Columbus member, Steven
Garcia (209) 981-9856.
9 Days Novena (in English) and
Fellowship before the Feast
Thursday, January 7, at 6 p.m. in Room 8
Friday, January 8, at 6 p.m. in Room 8
*Saturday, January 9, at 2 p.m. in Room 8
*Sunday, January 10, at 3 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Monday, January 11, at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Tuesday, January 12, at 6 p.m. in Room 8
Wednesday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Thursday, January 14 at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Friday, January 15 at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Santo Nino Fiesta
Please join the Santo Nino Ministry in celebrating the
Feast of the Holy Infant Jesus on Saturday, January 16,
2015 at the 5 p.m. mass in Saint Anthony Church. Reception will follow in the School Gym.
If you are ill or in the hospital, please call 823-7197 to let us know, we can arrange a visit from a Priest, Deacon, or Sr. Ann.
St. Anthony’s Weekly Events
Monday, December 21
9:30 am
Legion of Mary, Mary’s Room
7:00 pm
Coro Español, Room 5
7:00 pm
St. Nino, Cry Room
7:00 pm
Cursillo, Mary’s Room
Tuesday, December 22
10:00 am
Legion of Mary Angels, Mary’s Room
6:00 pm
Misa & Hora Santa, Church
Wednesday, December 23
9:30 am
Legion of Mary, Mary’s Room
6:45 pm
Teen Music Ministry, Church
Saturday, December 26
7:00 am
Cursillo, Cafeteria
Walk For Life West Coast
Mark your calendar! The 12th Annual San
Francisco West Coast Walk for Life will be
Saturday January 23, 2016. Join over fifty
five thousand peaceful walkers as they
stand up for those who cannot defend
themselves. For complete information
about the Walk, you can call
(415) 658-1793 or visit
www.WalkforLifeWC.com Rally starts at
12:30 pm at the Civic Center Plaza in San
Francisco.
Catholic Charities Counseling Services
Catholic Charities offers professional counseling using a
holistic approach integrating the psychosocial, emotional
and spiritual needs to all regardless of faith, sex, age, socioeconomic status, and cultural backgrounds. These
services are provided in both English and Spanish.
These services are offered according to your schedule at
St. Anthony’s in the Ministry Building. For more information, contact Jose at 209 593-6113.
Nature Restored
Christ is born, that by his birth he might restore your
nature.
—St. Peter Chrysologus
Perpetual Adoration
Spend an hour with Jesus in the Most
Blessed Sacrament.
Vacant Hours:
Tuesday
12 am (midnight) - Wednesday 1 am
Thursday
1 am to 2 am
Thursday
3 pm to 4 pm
Friday
8 pm to 9 pm
Saturday
12 pm (noon) to 1 pm
Saturday
12 am (midnight) - Sunday 1 am
Adoration partner hours needed:
There are a number of available hours. Please contact
Mark Lilly for information on available hours.
If you would like to sign up for a Holy Hour,
please email Mark Lilly at
[email protected]
or call 239-5732.
The Blessed Sacrament is located in the Chapel
which is right behind the Church altar.
Holy Year Pilgrimage
with Spiritual Director Bishop Stephen Blaire
Join Bishop Blaire for a wonderful Holy Year Pilgrimage to
sacred sites in Italy as well as an audience with Pope
Francis. Download an informational brochure:
http://stocktondiocese.org/pilgrimage
Adoration Tours E-mail: [email protected]
Call Adeline Castiglione, MCC
(818) 368-6545 or Toll Free (800) 580-7040
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Married Couples: Give a Christmas gift that keeps on giving. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a gift of
love. It’s a weekend of fresh air, the rebirth of romance,
and new beginnings. If you like to make your marriage
even more special than it already is—call now! The next
Weekend date is February 12-14, 2016 in Modesto. Early
registration is highly recommended. For more information
visit our website at: stocktonwwme.org or contact John
and Angelica Angarita at (209) 691-0603 or
[email protected]
Lost and Found
Have you lost a pair of glasses, or a scarf? How about a
set of keys or a piece of jewelry? If so, please stop by the
parish office and see if it is in our lost and found. We hold
on to items for 6 months, after, if it is not reclaimed we
donate it to charity.
Mass Schedule
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
7:00 am - Fr. Dante
†John Vargas (Ed & Judy Murdock)
9:00 am - Fr. Jairo
†Bernardine Limas (Richard Limas)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22
7:00 am - Fr. Jairo
Special Intention Luis & Vierra Family
(Beatrice Luis)
9:00 am - Fr. Pat
†Tony Cabral (Cabral Family)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
7:00 am – Fr. Jairo
†Gil Fagundes (Regina Fagundes)
9:00 am - Fr. Pat
†Mary M. Silva (Ana Pimentel)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:00 pm – Fr. Pat
†John & Mary Olivera (L & G)
6:00 pm – Fr. Dante
†Jo Sheryl Kierulf (Mom)
8:00 pm – Fr. Jairo
†Paulino Sanchez (Familia)
11:00 pm – All Priests
†Melvin & Frances Loureiro (Loureiro
& Rose Family)
†Divina Gracia
†Erik Rocha
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
8:00 am - Fr. Dante
†Manuel & Florencia Padron (Pete Padron
& Family)
10:00 am - Fr. Pat
†Jacob Roberts (Mary Dunaway)
12:00 pm – Fr. Jairo
†Blandina Sanchez (Javier & Sonia)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
8:00 am - Fr. Dante
†Bob Hammer (Marge Ruggirello)
5:00 pm – Fr. Pat
†Margaret & Stephen Davoren (George &
Cathleen Leja)
7:00 pm – Fr. Jairo
†Nicolas Vasquez (Alicia Perez)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27
7:00 am - Fr. Dante
†John Vargas (Ed & Judy Murdock)
8:45 am - Fr. Pat
†Ellen Pinto (Frank Pinto)
10:45 am – Fr. Dante
For the People of the Parish
12:30 pm - Fr. Jairo
Special Intention Villalpando Ramirez Family
6:00 pm - Fr. Dante
†Ana E.S. Sousa (Ana Pimentel)
Readings & Special Observances
Today’s Readings
First Reading — From you, Bethlehem, shall come forth
one who is to be ruler in Israel. (Micah 5:1‑4a).
Psalm — Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face
and we shall be saved (Psalm 80).
Second Reading — By Christ doing the will of God, we
have been consecrated (Hebrews 10:5‑10).
Gospel — “Blessed are you among women, and blessed
is the fruit of your womb” (Luke 1:39‑45).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981,
1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Saints & Special Observances
Sunday:
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Monday:
St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins
Wednesday: St. John of Kanty
Thursday: The Vigil of Christmas
Friday:
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Saturday:
St. Stephen; First day of Kwanzaa
Readings for the Week
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;
Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
Tuesday:
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;
Lk 1:46-56
Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;
Lk 1:57-66
Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;
Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Friday:
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14;
Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7;
Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Saturday:
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab,
16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Sunday:
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28;
Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10;
Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24;
Lk 2:41-52
Monday:
Discernment Day
Have you ever wondered what life is like as a nun? Are
you drawn to a life of prayer for the world, for our Mother
Church and for souls? The Dominican Nuns of Corpus
Christi Monastery located at 215 Oak Grove Avenue in
Menlo Park, CA will host a Discernment Day for single
Catholic women ages 18-40 on January 16th. RSVP by
January 11th or for more information contact Sister Joseph Marie O.P. at vocations@ nunsmenlo.org or visit our
website at: http://nunsmenlo.org/discernment-days/. The
day begins with Mass at 8 a.m. followed by Divine Office,
Adoration, Rosary, Conferences, Vocation stories, and
more given by our Dominican nuns and friars.