Week 1 - Tuesday
St. John Damascus
Scripture Reflection:
Advent Opportunities:
Learn More about Our Faith
Those wanting to know more about our Church or in receiving Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist (R.C.I.A.– Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) are welcome to join us every Tuesday night in the Conference Room from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Our group is open to new members anytime during the year. Contact Martha Danks Ferguson at 439-0124 ext. 114 or email mdanksferg@stanthonyfresno.org for additional information.
Join in Prayer
Join our Intercessory Prayer Group for an hour of prayer today from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
Study the Bible
Join Deacon Ed and fellow parishioners for a Bible Study in the Parish Office Boardroom at 7:00 pm tonight.
Celebrate the Joy of Giving with Your Family
Project Santa Advent Giving Tree continues today with our Advent tree full of ornaments. All the ornaments describe items needed by Holy Cross Center. This year we will help 200 women and 50 children. Thank you to all who took an ornament from our tree. December 9th is the return date for the gifts. Please bring them to the social hall between 8:30am and 1:30pm. If you did not get an ornament and wish to still participate Catholic Charities is asking for ten dollar gift certificates for teens. You may call Martha or Sharon at 439-0124 for more information. Thank you for sharing your blessings with others.
Advent Parish Mission
"Come Home for Christmas" is the theme of St. Paul Newman Center's Advent Mission, to be held on Monday & Tuesday, December 3rd & 4th from 6:30pm-8pm in St. Paul Newman Center Chapel. Director Pat Livingston is a nationally known speaker and award-winning author, much in demand as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, and retreat director. Pat is best known for her touching, story-telling style of illuminating the presence of God in every day life. Pat's books are on sale at the Newman Center: "Lessons of the Heart," "This Blessed Mess," and "Let in the Light." For more information, contact Sr. Joanne Bauer, CSC: 436-3432; srjoanne@csufnewman.com or go to www.adultfaith.com
LIFETEEN Serves
Do you need time to get ready for the holiday? On December 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Life Teen will babysit your children over five years of age. There will be movies, fun and games. There is no fee, but donations are welcomed. Pack your children a sack lunch and off you go! Click here to download permission slip or pick one up in the office. For more information, please call Sharon at 439-0124 ext. 111.
Experience a Retreat
Sister Disciples of the Divine Master
Workshop by Fr. Steve Coffey, OSB
Topic: The Nuns of Helfa & Eucharistic Spirituality
Where: Sister Disciples of the Divine Master, 3700 N. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno
When: Saturday, December 15th - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $20.00
Please bring your sacklunch, notebook & pen. Please call Sr. Tiziana or Pauline for reservations at (559) 275-9978.
The St. Anthony Retreat is offering the following retreat experiences
during the season of Advent:
December 7 - 9 Beginning Experience Weekend
For Additional Information contact the St. Anthony Retreat Center, Diocese of Fresno at (559) 561-4595 or email stanthonyretreatcenter@yahoo.com
