Week 1 - Saturday
Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, priest
Scripture Reflection:
Advent Opportunities:
Pray for the Sanctification of Our Priests
Baskets have been placed in each of the vestibules with slips of paper containing the names of the priests of the Diocese of Fresno. Please take a name and pray for that priest for the entire month. Please pray for the intercession of St. Therese, our Diocesan Patron Saint, and St. Anthony of Padua for the intention of growing in holiness of priestly life.
LIFETEEN Serves
On December 10th, Our LIFE TEEN students will be making Gift Baskets, lunches, scarves and bags with toiletries for the Holy Cross Women’s Center. Anyone interesting in donating items such as fleece, baskets, lunch items you may drop them off at the Parish Office.
Experience a Retreat
Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
Advent Retreat on December 9 from 10 am - 3pm. Call Sr. Tiziana or Pauline
275-9978.
The St. Anthony Retreat is offering the following retreat experiences during the season of Advent:
Beginning Experience ~ Ministry to the Divorced, Separated
and Widowed
December 8 - 10 Friday 7:30pm - Sunday 4:00pm
Cost: $210 which covers the program and material, two nights lodging
and meals and a follow-up reunion event.
Please note: The cost should not hinder anyone
from attending who could benefit from the program. Please ask about
payment arrangements and/or possible sources of financial assistance.
This weekend program is for those grieving the loss of a marriage through
the death of a spouse, or through divorce or permanent separation. The
program helps those who have suffered this loss through their grief
and move into the future with renewed hope and renewed faith.
Heal My Heart Oh Lord ~ Restore, Strengthen & Renew your
Relationship with Jesus
December 9 - 10 9:00am Saturday After lunch on Sunday
Presenters: Reverend Michael Moore and Shirley Steinfeld
Cost: $60 - shared occupancy $80 - single occupancy (Deposit of $25
for room reservations)
Deadline for reservations: Monday, November 27 For additional information,
please call Shirley Steinfeld at 559-528-5559
For Additional Information contact the St. Anthony Retreat Center, Diocese of Fresno at (559) 561-4595 or email stanthonyretreatcenter@yahoo.com
