Religious Education

Save the Date – Jesse Romero

Save the Date – Jesse Romero

St. Agnes Mission Church welcomes Jesse Romero “Catholic Evangelist” for a two day Mini-Conference on November 12th and 13th at St. Anthony of Padua Community Center.  Registration is only $5 per day.  Mark your calendars now and more information will be coming soon.  For more information on Jesse Romero, visit his website.

Confirmation Program

Confirmation Program

First year Confirmation – High school teens who are in their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year are invited to begin confirmation preparation.  The first meeting will be held September 12.  Parents and teens are asked to meet in the Community Center immediately following the 6:00 pm liturgy.  Bring a copy of your Baptismal and First [...]

Acts Bible Study

Acts Bible Study

The Acts of the Apostles is our topic when we resume Bible Study on Tuesday, September 7th.  You are welcome to gather with us in the Board Room of the Parish Center from 7 – 8:30 pm every Tuesday.  Our study is based on the series by Little Rock Scripture Study.  Materials are available from [...]

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Our various religious education programs are looking for young adults and the “young at heart” who are interested in sharing their faith with the youth of our parish.  We have volunteer opportunities in the preschool, GIFT elementary education, EDGE junior high and Life Teen high school programs.  For more information, or to volunteer, please contact [...]

GIFT Religious Education Registration

GIFT Religious Education Registration

Our “GIFT” Growing in Faith Education Together Religious Education Program is now accepting registrations for the 2010-11 school year.  This is a program for children from Kindergarten through Sixth grades for continual religious education and sacrament preparation.

Family Life Workshop

Family Life Workshop

Join us for a day long Family Life Workshop on “The Great Behavior Breakdown: Helping Children with Difficult Behaviors” presented by Ellen Truschel, LMFT.  The workshop will be held on Monday, August 9th from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm.  Preregistration is required as seating is limited.  To register online, contact Ellen @cvcconline.com or telephone 908-2991.  [...]

Gospel of Luke

Gospel of Luke

Our study of the Gospel of Luke continues on Tuesdays.  Professor Craig Bernthal is leading our study with resources from Fr. Robert Barron, S.T.D., Fr. Eugene LaVerdiere S.S.S. and the Little Rock Scripture Series.  Gather with us in the Board Room of the Parish Center on Tuesdays from 7 – 8:30 pm. 

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study

This group gathers for a study of the Book of Romans on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am in Room #21.  Childcare is available in Room #24.   If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Ministries at 439-0124 ext. 105.

The Latin Mass – Step by Step

The Latin Mass – Step by Step

Join us for a special evening of education and community.  Matthew Arnold of St. Joseph Communications will present “What Every Catholic Needs to Know About the Traditional Mass.” This presentation is a step-by-step explanation of the Mass from the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar to the Last Gospel. Sunday, July 18, 2010 at [...]

Stand Firm in the Faith!

Stand Firm in the Faith!

Join thousands of Catholics at the 39th Annual SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention “Stand Firm in the Faith” to take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center!  Come and be blessed at this spiritually uplifting event for the entire family! 

Sonshine Summer Bible Camp 2010

Sonshine Summer Bible Camp 2010

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who brought such wonderful children to participate in our summer camp program from June 21st – 25th which was held at St. Anthony’s School campus. It was very energizing and rewarding to see the children eager to learn more about Jesus and have lots of fun through [...]

Holy Spirit Conference

Holy Spirit Conference

July 23-25, 2010
“Holy Spirit, Giver of Hope and Life”
Radisson Hotel – Downtown Fresno

Youth Sacred Heart Pilgrimage

Youth Sacred Heart Pilgrimage

Diocesan Youth Prayer Day – June 25, 2010 – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m – All Sacred Heart Churches of our Dioceses have generously accepted the invitation to open their doors for an evening of prayer for the Youth, families and priests of our Diocese.  All Youth are welcomed to attend. You need to fill out [...]

Annulment Workshop

Annulment Workshop

Are you a Catholic who is divorced and/or remarried? Are you wondering if you can participate in the sacraments?  Our Lady of the Sierra Parish will be offering a workshop on the Annulment process presented by Rev. Mike Lastiri on June 22nd at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall at 40180 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst.

Congratulations First Communicants

Congratulations First Communicants

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 24, 2010.  Please pray for these children and their families as they continue their spiritual journey with Christ.  May they always feel His presence and may God continue to bless them and keep them in His loving care.

Life Teen Dance-a-thon

Life Teen Dance-a-thon

St. Anthony’s Life Teen is proud to hold its 2nd annual teen dance-a-thon to support our teens attending retreats in youth group and those attending the Steubenville San Diego “Ant the Word Became Flesh” retreat this summer.  Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring a guest. 

Sacraments of Initiation

Sacraments of Initiation

We welcome all of those people who completed their Sacraments of Initiation at our parish on Easter Vigil. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they continue to grow in faith.

Lenten Mission

Lenten Mission

We welcome Rev. Jude Eli, O.P., from the Western Dominican Province for a 4-Day Mission from March 15th thru March 18th (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).  The Morning Mission begins after the 8:00am Mass & 7:00pm Evening Lenten Mass.  On Wednesday, March 17th (only) we will hold an Anointing of the Sick @ the 7:00pm [...]

Lenten Series

Lenten Series

Join a Lenten series, Resurrected Beings in the Midst of the World’s Cross (Pax Christi), with the St. Benedict Catholic Worker each Friday during Lent at 7:30 p.m.  Location: 4022 N. Cheryl Ave., Fresno 93705 (one block south of Ashlan Ave. and one block east of Marks Ave.) Call 229-6410 or visit www.sbcw.org for details.

Finding God in All Things

Finding God in All Things

A Lenten preached retreat “Finding God in All Things” will be offered February 23 – April 6 on 7 Tuesdays at the Bishop Scher Room, Diocese of Fresno from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Caontact Beti at 445-9135 or leonecisne@comcast.net for details.  Guide:  Fr. James Torrens, S.J.  Small group faith-sharing included.  $25 per person.