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Encyclical Letter
Deus Caritas Est of
Pope Benedict XVI

Carta Enciclica
Spanish Version

Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua Parish: a Catholic Community. Our parish thrives and grows because of a sense of worship here and the many volunteers who work very hard to make us special under the patronage of St. Anthony of Padua. All our efforts, prayer and good works show forth in our many ways of reaching to our community. We invite you to become a part of our "parish life". Your talents will be welcome.

Reverend Robert Wenzinger
Pastor

Our Mission Statement:
The Catholic Christian Community of St. Anthony of Padua welcomes all to our celebration of God's love.
Through prayer, education, sacraments, caring and stewardship, we strive to serve the needs of God's people and to gain a richer understanding of the gospel message of love.

We welcome your contribution of news, photos, announcements and updates from parish activities and events. To share web site items contact lhendey@stanthonyfresno.org.

Community Center Blessing - Please join us as we celebrate the blessing of our new Community Center. Bishop Steinbock will celebrate the 11:00 am Mass and will officiate the blessing and dedication of the new Community Center on May 25 at 12:00 pm. To take a "sneak peek" inside our new Community Center and see the latest photos, click here.

Ukrainian Orphans Need Your Help! Would you like to sponsor an orphan from the Ukraine or host one in your home this summer? God's Waiting Children (a Clovis-based, non-profit, all volunteer organization) is bringing 23 children to California from Ukraine orphanages for an Orphan Camp. It's like having a foreign exchange student at our home for six weeks except that the host family has to cost of bringing the child. All money paid is tax deductible and donations are welcome to offset the costs for families who need the assistance. Hosting a child is a true blessing for the entire family, not to mention the benefit for the orphan! To request an information sheet, photos of the children who will be coming, or additional information please contact Laurel Boylan at 559-316-04823 or email info@godswaitingchildren.com. Please remember this organization and these children in your prayers.

Catholic Charities - "Those who have hope, live differently" - Pope Benedict XVI - As Christians, we are called to respond to the needs of others. Won't you join with Catholic Charities in giving hope to our brothers and sisters by making a donation? May 17th and 18th, Catholic Charities will be having its Annual Appeal which provides critical funding to fulfill their mission of service, advocacy and empowerment for those in need. Please pray about how God has helped you in your life and how you may be able to "pay it forward" in your community through a gift to Catholic Charities. Feel free to contact Kelly Lilles, Development Director at Catholic Charities by email at klilles@cccdof.org or by phone at 559-237-0851.

Feast of Corpus Christi - Everyone is invited to join us for the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, May 25th at the 6:00 pm Mass, followed by a solemn procession. All First Communicants are invited to come dressed in their First Holy Communion attire for this special procession. Click here for additional information.

Day of Reflection for Widows and Widowers "Walking in Trust" - Saturday, May 31 at the St. Anthony's Conference Room from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Morning Focus: Inner Development, Our Spiritual Journey with the Lord. Afternoon Focus: Outer Development, Our Walk of Service. Facilitator: Suzanne Swanson, LCSW, LMFT, St. Joseph Counseling Center. Total cost: $20. Deadline for registration is May 28. For additional information, contact Sr. Rosa Maria at 439-0124 ext. 112.

Silver Leaves/Seniors - We invite you to join us on a trip to Mission San Juan Bautista on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th. Price $118 per person includes bus, lodging, three meals and a snack. For additional information, contact Marti at 431-1985.

Serra Club of Fresno Twelfth Annual
Seminarian Golf Tournament

Play golf with Bishop John Steinbock and help support
our future priests and religious.

Friday, June 6, 2008
Shotgun Start - 12:30pm
Madera Municipal Golf Course
Format - 4 Person Scramble
Limited to First 144 Golfers
Cost: $125 per Golfer

Includes Green Fee, Cart, Bucket of Balls,
Two Mulligan's and 10 raffle tickets

Lunch Served from 11:00 - 12:15pm
Sausage and pepper sandwiches with beverages

Dinner - Tri-tip and dessert at 6:00pm

Priests and Seminarians are guests of the
Serra Club on this special day.
Must acknowledge by May 28th

Please, no metal spikes.
Soft spikes are available at the Pro Shop.

For more information:

Ben L Lane 433-0780
Bob Merkle 240-9644
Tom Ferdinandi, Sr. 439-2127

Queen of the Holy Family Guild - The members of the Queen of the Holy Family Guild want to thank the parish for the support of their Spring Luncheon and the sale of raffle tickets. A check in the amount of $12,000.00 will be presented to Fr. Rob on June 6th at the Installation Dinner.

The winners of the raffle are:
$1000.00 Worth Vogel
$500.00 Sophia Garcia
(a lucky 5 year old ticket holder)
$250.00 Antonio Avalos

The next function is the annual August Brunch. ALL ladies of the parish are invited to join this faith-filled group of women who work to raise funds for the altar: primarily the altar bread and altar wine.

Catholic Professional and Business Club - June Speaker Bishop John Steinbock - Join the CP&BC on June 13 when Bishop John T. Steinbock gives his annual “State of the Diocese” message. Bishop John is in his 17th year with the Fresno Diocese and is now in his 45th year as a Priest. Besides updating everyone on the news of the diocese, Bishop John will also share reflections on his April trip to Washington D.C. to for Mass with Pope Benedict. Reservations are required for the June 13 breakfast at Pardini’s by calling Lori Krueger, 434-2722. Doors open at 7 for coffee and networking. The program concludes at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $12 for members and $15 for guests.

Camp St Therese News - Camp St Therese will not host summer camp for the June 2008 season. We are in the process of reorganizing many areas, mainly the fundraising, finances and the Board of Directors. The Directors and administrative volunteers and staff are working very hard to provide funding and scholarships for the future so that many more campers can enjoy the experience of camp. For all the campers that have attended in the past, our pledge is to improve all areas of the camp so you can return as campers or even as camp counselors. If you need more information, please call Mary Mosier @ 559-439-0124,#103 or mmosier@stanthonyfresno.org. Have a safe and wonderful summer!

Cheerleaders for Christ Wanted! All Junior High and High School girls are welcome to joing. Our Mission is to bring female youth together for fun, friendship and community service, as well as to gain a more spiritual understanding of our Catholic faith. For more information, call Stacy Harter at 970-4154.

Marian Movement of Priests Ministry - This new prayer group meets every Wednesday at 10:00am in the Parish Office Boardroom. For more information please contact Vera Cruz at: 275-0273.If this time is inconvenient for you, please call Sr. Rosa Maria at: 439-0124, ext. 112 to make other arrangements. Click here for additional information on this new ministry.

Concerned About Your Marriage? The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with post-weekend sessions. It is designed to provide the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis is on communication between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.

• Retrouvaille informational brochure and registration information
• Retrouvaille of Northern California web site

LIFE TEEN Youth Group

9th - 12th Grade:

Our Life Teen nights have started! Join us for the 6:00 Mass. Life Night will follow immediately after Mass at the School grounds.
Registration Form
Emergency Form

Junior High:

St. Anthony's Social Hall
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Registration Form
Emergency Form

Check out our LIFE TEEN page to see all of the great events we've got planned for the next few months!

We welcome your participation at the following great events and at our weekly LIFETEEN nights. Our LIFE TEEN Mass is held weekly on Sunday at 6:00 pm - All are Welcome!!

For more information visit our LIFE TEEN page or contact Sharon at ext. 111 or by email.

Young Adult Ministry - Are you a young person between to ages of 18 to 40, single or married, with or without children, looking for a group that is geared towards fellowship and learning more about our Catholic faith and who does community service together in our community? Then the Young Adult Ministry is for you! This ministry is always open to new members. So, please come and check us out and see what’s happening this week. For more information please either call 439-0124 ext. 229, or check out our Young Adult Ministry web page or email catholicyoungadultministry@hotmail.com

Community Center - For more information on the Community Center, click here.

Ambassadors to Catholic Charities - A committee working with the Administrative staff of Catholic Charities is organizing a monthly food drive, asking for specific food items for each month. The collection would be the last Sunday of each month. A Catholic Charities truck will be available to accept your donations . We are calling the campaign the Ambassadors for Catholic Charities. On an ongoing basis, we will be collecting rice, boxed or bags and tomato sauce, any style or size. You may drop off the items at the parish office if you wish. Thank you for considering this very direct way to help so many others in need.

• Food drive will be held Sunday, June 22. Please use brown bags to aid in the distribution of collected food.
• For additional information, contact Rick and Kathy Martinez at 431-3398
• Click here for additional information on this ongoing service opportunity

We Remember Our Troops - Almighty God, our heavenly Father, let thy protection be upon all those who are in the service of our country; guard them from all harm and danger of body and soul; sustain and comfort those as home, especially in their hours of loneliness, anxiety, and sorrow; prepare the dying for death and the living for your service; give success to our arms on land and sea and in the air; and grant unto us and all nations a speedy, just and lasting peace. Amen. Please remember to keep our troops in your prayers. Click here to view their names.

Pray for Our Troops

If you have a family member or friend in the service or related fields who will be deployed, please advise
Mary Mosier at 439-0124,#103. We would like to offer a parish blessing at one of our liturgies to show our
support of them and their families. Thank you.