St Agnes Mission Church St. Anthony's School January 24 2010

5770 N. Maroa
Fresno, Ca 93704-2038
(559) 439-0124 Fax: (559) 439-3050
www.stanthonyfresno.org
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert D. Wenzinger Parochial Vicar: Rev. Loren Blessing
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Laserian Byrne Rev. Ricardo D. Magdaleno
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Myron Cotta, V.G. Deacon: Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:00am, 5:15pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 6:00pm, 1:00 (Spanish), 3:30pm (Latin)
Daily Mass Schedule (September - May):
Monday - Thursday: 6:45am, 8:00am
Friday: 6:45am, 8:45am
First Friday:
Primer Viernes:
5:30pm (Chapel)
7:00pm (Hora Santa) Capilla
Perpetual Adoration
24 hours a day, 7 days a week located in the Parish Office
Sacrament of Reconciliation (confesiones)
Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00pm AND 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Our Mission Statement
The Catholic Christian Community of
St. Anthony of Padua welcomes all to our
celebrations 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.
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24 2010
St. Anthony’s School
5680 N. Maroa,
Fresno, Ca 93704
(559) 435-0700 Fax: (559) 435-6749
www.sasfresno.com
Principal: Mr. Tim McConnico
St Agnes Mission Church
111 W. Birch St. 439-2100
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 2:00pm
Saturday: 11:00 - 2:00pm
Mass Schedule
Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish)
Monday - Saturday: 7:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Bilingual)
Saturday 8:30 - 9:30am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday - Wednesday: 7:00pm

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Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Hospital Ministry, St. Agnes
Retired in Residence ~ Pastor Emeritus
In Residence
Parish Deacon
Clergy
St. Anthony’s Staff
Rev, Msgr. Rob Wenzinger
Rev. Fr. Loren Blessing
Rev. Ricardo D. Magdaleno
Rev. Msgr. Laserian Byrne
Rev. Msgr. Myron Cotta, VG
Rev. Mr. Edward C. Valdez
Contact Person Phone ext. E-mail address
Administrator, Parish Mary Mosier ext. 103 mmosier@stanthonyfresno.org
Appts. with Msgr. Rob Chris Shiveley ext 101 cshiveley@stanthonyfresno.org
Appts. with Fr. Blessing Chris Shiveley ext 101 cshiveley@stanthonyfresno.org
Administrative Asst. Teri Lóera ext 102 tloera@stanthonyfresno.org
Accts. Receivable Lilli Angela Antonio ext 172 lantonio@stanthonyfresno.org
Bookkeeper Sherry Otero ext 120 sotero@stanthonyfresno.org
Adult Religious Ed. Martha Danks-Ferguson ext 114 mdanksferg@stanthonyfresno.org
Bulletin Editor Jan Spraggins ext 115 jspraggins@stanthonyfresno.org
Capital Campaign Sandy Cetti ext 228 scetti@sasfresno.com
Children's Religious Ed. Mary Socorro Briseño ext 119 mbriseno@stanthonyfresno.org
Cultural Ministries Edgar Briseño ext 173 ebriseno@stanthonyfresno.org
Finance/Facilities Tom Neumeier ext. 233 tneumeier@sasfresno.com
Infant Baptisms Teri Lóera ext 102 tloera@stanthonyfresno.org
High School Sacraments Sharon Christison ext 111 schristison@stanthonyfresno.org
Marriage Coordinator Lynn Medeiros ext 116 lmedeiros@stanthonyfresno.org
Music Ministries David Sarkisian ext 302 dsarkisian@comcast.net
Parish Ministries Norma Jean Liscano ext 105 njliscano@stanthonyfresno.org
Sister Flor ext 122 sisterflor@stanthonyfresno.org
Sister Rosa Maria ext 112 rosamaria@stanthonyfresno.org
Religious Ed. Secretary Sunny George ext 113 sgeorge@stanthonyfresno.org
Sunday Pre-School Martha Danks-Ferguson ext 114 mdanksferg@stanthonyfresno.org
Youth Group Ministries Sharon Christison ext 111 schristison@stanthonyfresno.org
Youth Group Assistant Sarah Moreno ext 110 smoreno@stanthonyfresno.org
Young Adult Ministry Carolyn West ext 229
Parish Sister
Parish Sister
Religious
Sister Flor Azevedo, FHIC
Sister Rosa Maria Branco, FHIC
The Lord says: I am the bread of life. A man who
comes to me will not go away hungry,
and no one who believes in me will thirst.
(Jn 6:35)
St. Anthony’s School ~ 435-0700
School Principal Mr. Tim McConnico ext 233 tmcconnico@sasfresno.com
St. Agnes Mission Church ~ 439-2100
Parish Administrator Annette Amparano 394-5058 amparano@stagnes.comcastbiz.net
Liturgical Director Annette Amparano 394-5058 amparano@stagnes.comcastbiz.net
Director of Religious Ed. Phyllis Carmona 299-5549
Hispanic Ministries Miguel Mireles 259-4205
Welcome to St. Anthony’s
We at St. Anthony of Padua Church extend our heart in a warm welcome to you, whether a long term resident or newly arrived in the Parish. We
thank God that you are with us. If you have not registered, or would like to update registration information, please fill out this form. Please place in
the collection basket or mail/drop off at the Parish Office.
Name_____________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________ State________________________ Zip________________Phone_________________________
• Request Registration Information• New Address • New Phone• Request Monthly Envelope
Interested in learning more about:
•Confirmation •Marriage •Annulment Proces •Scripture Study •Baptism •Children’s Programs
•Becoming Catholic •Returning to the Catholic Church Other Interest •Becoming an Usher
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January 24 - January 30, 2010
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Sunday January 24
8:00am Doughnuts & Hospitality
Conference Room
9:30am Sunday Pre School Room #24
9:30am English Children’s Liturgy of the Word
11:00am English Children’s Liturgy of the Word
1:00pm Spanish Children’s Liturgy of the Word
3:30pm GIFT Religious Ed Classes Rooms #1-20
3:30pm Spanish Confirmation-1st Yr Room #21
3:30pm Spanish Confirmation-2nd Yr Room #22
3:30pm Spanish HS Pre Confirmation Room #23
4:30pm Latin Mass Hospitality
Conference Room
7:00pm Life Teen
Hall
Monday January 25
12:00pm AA Meeting
Choir Loft
5:30pm Legion of Mary
Board Room
6:00pm Spanish Children’s Choir
Choir Loft
6:30pm Spanish Adult Sacrament Class Room #21
6:30pm Spanish Choir Practice Room #22
6:30pm Twin Hearts Rosary Group Room #23
6:30pm Padre Pio Planning Mtg
Parish Library
7:00pm Taize Prayer
Main Sanctuary
7:30pm Spanish Adult Choir Practice Choir Loft
Tuesday January 26
Communion Services @ 6:45am & 8:00am
6:30am Men’s Christians in Commerce Parish Library
5:00pm Jr High Sacrament Program Room#17
6:30pm Jr High Edge Program
Hall
6:30pm RCIA
Conference Room
6:30pm Intercessory Prayer Group Chapel
6:30pm Celebrate Recovery Room #23
7:00pm Bible Class on Luke
Board Room
7:00pm Deacon Valdez Bible Study Room #21
7:30pm AA Meeting
Choir Loft
Wednesday January 27
Communion Services @ 6:45am & 8:00am
6:30am Christians in Commerce
Conference Room
8:45am Sunday Reflection
Board Room
10:00am Marion Movement for Priests Board Room
6:30pm Cenacles for Life
Parish Library
6:30pm Centering Prayer Group
Board Room
6:30pm Latin Mass Community
Conference Room
7:00pm St Anthony’s Adult Choir Room #22
7:00pm Spanish Adult Confirmation Class Room #21
7:00pm Spanish Charismatic Prayer Room #24
Pope Benedict XVI has decided that this year from
June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010 will be declared
“Year for Priests”. Please join us as we pray for the
following priests on their designated day.
Sunday, January 24 ~ Rev. David Reed
Monday, January 25 ~ Rev. Jose de Jesus Reynaga
Tuesday, January 26 ~ Rev. Msgr. Dino Riccomini
Wednesday, January 27 ~ Rev. Jose Luis Rico
Thursday, January 28 ~ Rev. Guadalupe Rios
Friday, January 29 ~ Rev. Msgr. Ron Royer
Saturday, January 30 ~ Rev. James Rude S.J.
Thursday January 28
Communion Services @ 6:45am & 8:00am
10:00am Women’s Bible Study Room #21
10:00am Child Care for Bible Study Room #24
6:300pm Fatima’s Faithful
Conference Room
7:00pm Camino de Fe Bible Study Room #21
Friday January 29
6:00pm Marriage Enrichment Room #24
6:30pm Catholic Young Adults Prayer Mtg Chapel
7:00pm Spanish RCIA Room #21
7:00pm Spanish Young Adults Room #22
7:30pm English Charismatic Prayer Room #23
Saturday January 30
MORNING CONFESSIONS NOT OFFERED TODAY
10:00am Baptism Class
Conference Room
2:30pm-4:30pm Confessions
Chapel
7:30pm AA Meeting
Choir Loft
Altar Servers were scheduled to assist selling doughnuts this
weekend, but this will occur sometime in the future to raise funds
for new garments and education. Look for future
announcements!
ELUSIVE HAPPINESS
Happiness will never be ours if we
do not recognize to some degree
that God’s blessings were given us
for the well-being of all.
—Anonymous
FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE OF DEACON AVILA
On January 12, 2010 an earthquake devastated Haiti (Haiti is the
poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Eighty percent of
Haitians are Catholic.) According to Catholic Relief Services
(CRS), the massive earthquake claimed hundreds and perhaps
thousands of casualties, and thousands more are feared dead or
injured. The Archbishop of Port Au Prince was among the dead.
The Diocese of Fresno and Catholic Charities, Diocese of
Fresno (the local CRS affiliate) are collecting funds for disaster
relief.
Those wishing to make an online donation should be directed to
the following Catholic Relief Services website: www.crs.org.
More information on how to donate can be found at the
diocesan website: www.dioceseoffresno.org.
Individual donations by check (but not cash) may be made out
to the “Diocese of Fresno.” The memo line on the check should
read: “Haiti Earthquake.” Mail the check to:
Diocese of Fresno
Accounting Department
1550 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703-3788
We also encourage the offering of prayers and intentions for the
victims of these disasters, and those assisting in recovery and
relief operations.

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Sacraments
Readings and Mass Intentions for The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
(January 24 ~ January 31 2010)
Sunday January 24 ~ Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19;
1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 John Mathias by Catholic Charities Board & Staff
9:30 Frank Frietas by The Toby Rien Family
11:00 Val Johnson by Madeline Wenzinger
1:00 Josephine Sanchez by Gloria, Juanita & Judy
3:30 Frances Osterman by Betty Holded
6:00 Pro Populo
Monday January 25 ~ Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18
6:45 Peggy Samson by Cathy Dave Samson
8:00 Dora & Sabino Sandoval by Isabel Mejorado
Tuesday January 26 ~ 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 3:31-35
6:45 Communion Service
8:00 Communion Service
Wednesday January 27 ~ 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20
6:45 Communion Service
8:00 Communion Service
Recently Requested:
Roy Silva by J. Silva
Mario Beltramo, Sr. by Mark & Janet Cameron
Mario Beltramo, Sr. by M/M John Muro
Angela Carollo by The Fryes
Glenn E. Rose by the Fryes
Mario Beltramo, Sr by The Devany Family
Jim Bremer by The Fryes
Victoria Cicillino by Robert & Katherine Pomaville
Mario Beltramo, Sr by Barbara Orlando
Intentions:
Angelina Sacca by The Fryes
Angel Abajian by SA Cenacles
Pray for the Sick
We pray for Joe Monreal and all those who are sick.
May they feel the healing power of our prayers.
Condolences
We pray for Joseph Augustino, Vincent Dulcich,
James Paul Bremer and all the faithful departed.
Come Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful and make the
fire of your love burn within them. Send forth your spirit and
there shall be another creation. And you shall renew the face of
the earth. Let us pray: O God, you have instructed the hearts of
the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit. Grant that through
the same Holy Spirit we may always be truly wise and rejoice in
his consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thursday January 28 ~ 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk 4:21-25
6:45 Communion Service
8:00 Communion Service
Friday January 29 ~ 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mk 4:26-34
6:45 Guillermo Palacios by SSA of Fresno
8:45 Carl Orlando by Mike & Sarah Orlando
Saturday January 30 ~ 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41
8:00 Beverly Merchant by St Anthony’s I.C.F. # 308
5:15 Pro Populo
Sunday January 31 ~ Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71;
1 Cor 12:31 - 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Ritchie Flores by Antoinette & Angelo Pecora
9:30 Frank Freitas by Jeff Freitas
11:00 Msgr. Patrick Flood by Rosalba Sifuentes
1:00 Jose Carlos Rangel by Noemi Rangel
3:30 Steve Ericson by Judy Mendes & family
6:00 Joe & Wendy Alvarez by Debbie Wright
Banns of Marriage
The following couples will marry in the coming weeks:
Juan Bugarin and Diana Lopez
Steven Davis and Norma Pinedo
If you know of any canonical reason for them not to be
married, please contact the parish office.
INFANT BAPTISMS:
Contact the Baptism Secretary at the Parish Office at least
2-3 months before you wish to schedule the baptism. The
parents and godparents must attend a scheduled class.
ANOINTING of the SICK:
Please inform the Parish Office of anyone who may be in need of
an anointing.
COMMUNION & VISITATION of the HOME-BOUND:
Please inform the Ministry Office of sick or elderly who are at
home, in hospitals or in convalescent homes.
MARRIAGE:
Contact the marriage coordinator a minimum of 6 months before
the preferred wedding date. Marriage preparation classes are
available.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION:
Candidates for Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age,
preparation begins in Sophomore year of High School.
A two-year preparation is required by the Diocese. Contact
the Confirmation Secretary or Youth Minister.

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“Out Of the Garden”
All High School Teens are invited to spend a day
with Matt Maher Band and Bob Schrimpf on Saturday,
February 27th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Tickets are 15 dollars in advance. You may download an
event form from our website. For more information, call
Sharon at 439-0124x111.
G.I.F.T. (Growing In Faith Together)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
K - 5th grades
Classes are held on:
Sundays: 3:30 - 4:45 pm or Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Contact: Mary Briseño at 439-0124 ext. 119
mbriseno@stanthonyfresno.org
R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Sessions are on Tuesdays, @ 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. If you have any questions, call Martha at
439-0124, ext. 114
LIFE TEEN
Join us for our LifeNights on Sunday nights
following the 6:00pm Liturgy. Sessions end at
9:00pm.We meet (& are dismissed) by the glass
doors of the Social Hall. A different topic is discussed each
evening.
ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS WELCOME!!!
January 24 ~ No Place Like Home
Parent Life tonight 7:00pm—all High School parents invited!
Meet in Room 22
For more information please contact, Sharon Christison at
439-0124 ext 111 or schristison@stanthonyfresno.org
EDGE
All 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Youth!
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45pm in the Social Hall
JANUARY 26: Movie Night
Come see what’s playing and bring your
favorite snack!
FEBRUARY 2: Down in the Dumps
Recognizing the causes of depression & suicide
THURSDAY 2/11 & 2/25:
2nd Year Sacrament Preparation Class
Room 17, 6:30 - 7:45pm
For more information, please call
Sarah Moreno at 439-0124 ext. 110.
Living Stewardship Now
“All things in this world are created out of God’s love, and they become a framework of gifts,
offered us so that we can know God more easily and make a return of God’s love more readily.”
Saint Ignatius Loyola Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
KNOWING YOUR GIFTS
A few years ago, a parish held a Women’s Day of Reflection. Each participant was asked to compile a list of what
they perceived as their God-given talents. Many seemed to get stuck at this point. Some gazed out of the window,
others chewed on their pencils, and a few wrote things down and then vigorously crossed them out. One woman
whispered, “This is so difficult. I could have written much more if I’d been asked about my faults and failings.” Finally
time was up, and the facilitator asked everyone to share what they had written. She looked around the room and asked
someone to start things off. Rather reluctantly, Kerrin stood up. Many people there knew her well. She was deeply
involved in service to others throughout the community. She studied scripture with other parishioners, she belonged to
a prayer group, she helped organize annual parish retreats, and she ran a local food pantry. She said, “I really had to
think hard about this. I couldn’t come up with a list, because I don’t believe I’m all that special. But I do know that my
family says I’m a gentle person.” There was an audible gasp of astonishment that this wonderful woman could not see
her own gifts. Many of us have never stopped to think what our real talents are. Alternatively, we may think that we
know what they are but we believe that to acknowledge them is to show undue pride. Either of these approaches may
hold us back from the fullness of life to which we are called. It is part of the adult life of faith, however, to recognize
what skills and capabilities God has blessed us with and then decide, in gratitude, to use those gifts to help build God’s
kingdom here on earth. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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Parish Ministries
WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
HEALING MASS & ANNOINTING
OF THE SICK
Thursday, February 11, 2010 @
10:00am
In the Main, at St. Anthony of Padua
Church. Please mark your calendar
and save this date to bring your sick and elderly
family members to receive the comfort of the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
For questions please contact: Sr. Rosa Maria at:
ST. ANN’S BRIDGE CLUB
This group will meet Monday,
February 8th, at 12:30pm in the
Conference Room. Contact: Carol at: 439-9114
or Claire 431-5795. Newcomers are welcome!
SENIORS: Happy New Year!
Our next Silver Leaves luncheon will be held
on Tuesday, February 2 nd , 11:30am,
at PARDINI’S, (Shaw & Van Ness).
Entrée: Braised Beef Tips.
Entertainment: “The Starlighters”
Price: $12.00 prior to Wednesday,
January 27 th ; $13.00 thereafter. We look forward to
seeing you!
Twin Hearts Rosary Group
This group meets every Monday at 6:30pm in
Room 23 to pray the rosary and to prepare for the
Sunday Readings. Newcomers are always welcome
to join at anytime. For more information please
contact: Ermelinda at: 809-8759.
(ICF) Italian Catholic Federation—Branch #308
will be hosting their meatless meals each Friday
during Lent from 5:oopm to 7:00pm.
Our first Lenten dinner will be on:
!" Feb. 19 (Clam Chowder in Bread Bowls)
!" Feb. 26 (Eggplant Lasagne)
!" March 5 (Fish and Chips)
!" March 12 (Clam Chowder)
!" March 19 (Eggplant Lasagne)
!" March 26 (Linguini and Clams)
The price will still be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for
children under 8. All meals include bread & butter, salad
or coleslaw, dessert, wine, water, and coffee. Any
questions please call Antoinette @ 431-9536.
Also take out dinners will be available.
THE QUEEN OF THE HOLY FAMILY GUILD
Meets every first Thursday of the month. Please
contact Vivienne 436-9554 or Roberta at: 435-7667
for more details. Newcomers are always welcome.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY MEETING
Monday, February 1, 2010 for both
Extraordinary Ministers & Visitors to the
Homebound. This meeting will take place at 10am in the
Conference Room & 7pm in the Boardroom. We are also
in dire need of more volunteers, if you would like to be a
part of this group, you are welcome to attend either one of
these meetings or contact Sr. Rosa for training at the
Office of Ministries, 439- 0124, ext. 112. May God Bless you!
St. Anthony Food Drive
this weekend, Saturday,
January, 23rd & January,
24th Sunday!
Please bring your
non-perishable
food items such as:
peanut butter,
tuna, canned
vegetables, beans, rice
and cereal. The truck will
located in the Church
parking lot.
Thank you and May God
bless you all abundantly for
your generosity!
For questions contact: Rick
& Kathy Martinez at:
431-3398.
TAIZE PRAYER
SERVICE
Please join us
Monday, January
25th from 7:30pm
to 8:30pm in the Main
Church.
The experience is the singing of
refrains, hearing Scripture,
praying, simplicity and silence for
an extended period of time. This
prayer is for people of all ages. The
music is easy, repetitive, uplifting,
very meditative and moving. We
sing, we pray, we meditate and we
leave in peace.
It is very simple. If you have any
questions? Please contact the
Office of Ministries at: 439-0124,
x112 or 105. Come and experience
the presence of God...
TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Time: 7pm—9pm—Where: Room #21
Facilitator: Mr. Rev. Edward Valdez
Study: Meditation, Rosary, Sunday Readings Church
History, & much more...Anyone is welcome to join in at anytime!
If you have any questions please contact the Office of Ministries at:
439-0124, xt.105.
24 HOUR PERPETUAL ADORATION
CHAPEL Urgent Hour Adorers & Hour
Captains needed! Friday, 10pm—Saturdays,
12noon, 4pm, 5pm & 11pm & Sunday, 1am & 3pm
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“When you awake in the night, transport yourself quickly in the spirit before
the Tabernacle, saying: “Behold, my God, I come to adore You, to praise,
thank, and love you and to keep you company with all the Angels.” ~St. John
Vianney

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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January 25
(americancatholic.org)
Paul’s entire life can be explained in terms of one experience—his meeting with Jesus on the road to
Damascus. In an instant, he saw that all the zeal of his dynamic personality was being wasted, like the strength of
a boxer swinging wildly. Perhaps he had never seen Jesus, who was
only a few years older. But he had acquired a zealot’s hatred of all
Jesus stood for, as he began to harass the Church: “...entering house
after house and dragging out men and women, he handed them over
for imprisonment” (Acts 8:3b). Now he himself was “entered,”
possessed, all his energy harnessed to one goal—being a slave of
Christ in the ministry of reconciliation, an instrument to help others
experience the one Savior.
One sentence determined his theology: “I am Jesus, whom you
are persecuting” (Acts 9:5b). Jesus was mysteriously identified with
people—the loving group of people Saul had been running down like
criminals. Jesus, he saw, was the mysterious fulfillment of all he had
been blindly pursuing.
From then on, his only work was to “present everyone perfect in
Christ. For this I labor and struggle, in accord with the exercise of
his power working within me” (Colossians 1:28b-29). “For our gospel
did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy
Spirit and [with] much conviction” (1 Thessalonians 1:5a).
Paul’s life became a tireless proclaiming and living out of the
message of the cross: Christians die baptismally to sin and are buried
with Christ; they are dead to all that is sinful and unredeemed in the
world. They are made into a new creation, already sharing Christ’s
victory and someday to rise from the dead like him. Through this
risen Christ the Father pours out the Spirit on them, making them
completely new.
So Paul’s great message to the world was: You are saved
entirely by God, not by anything you can do. Saving faith is the gift of
total, free, personal and loving commitment to Christ, a commitment
that then bears fruit in more “works” than the Law could ever
contemplate.
Comment:
Paul is undoubtedly hard to understand. His style often
reflects the rabbinical style of argument of his day, and often his
thought skips on mountaintops while we plod below. But perhaps our
problems are accentuated by the fact that so many beautiful jewels
have become part of the everyday coin in our Christian language (see
quote, below).
Quote:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not
seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing
but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

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Around the Diocese
PRINCIPAL
St. Rose McCarthy School, a pre-K-8 school with 175 students located in Hanford, CA is searching for a faith-filled
Catholic and experienced elementary educator to serve as the school’s principal for the 2010-2011 school year.
Interested persons should contact: Fr. Michael Moore, St. Brigid Catholic Church, 200 E. Florinda, Hanford, CA
93230, (559) 582-2533 or download an application from www.dioceseoffresno.org/schools. Applications are due
on February 5, 2010 by 5:00pm.
Prayer and Life Workshop
Would you like to experience how prayer can change your life and give you the peace that can only come from God?
Are you looking to have a closure relationship with the Lord? Then we invite you to attend a Prayer and Life Workshop. Here
you can learn different methods of prayer that will help you develop a closer walk with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Come and
experience how prayer can change your life and give you the peace of mind and heart that can only come from God.
When: An introductory meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010
First session February 9, 2010
Where: Sister Disciples of the Divine Master Convent
Time: 6:30pm
Please try to attend, invite members of your family or friends. Many people have seen their lives dramatically changed through
the lessons learned in the workshop. For more information, please call 645-0682 or 974-3160.
The most potent and acceptable prayer is the prayer that leaves the best effects. I don't mean it must
immediately fill the soul with desire . . . The best effects [are] those that are followed up by actions -
when the soul not only desires the honor of God, but really strives for it. St. Teresa of Avila
On Thursday, January 28, from 6:30-8:45 pm, St Paul Newman Center's Peace and Justice Ministry will sponsor a Forum,
"HOMELESSNESS IN FRESNO: THE ART, THE EXPERIENCE, THE SOLUTION". Dixie Salazar's photographs of Fresno's
homeless will be displayed from January 5 through January 28. The program will include two short films by Teresa Flores and
Dixie Salazar: "Hotel Fresno" and "Homeless Dog". Three members of the homeless community will discuss the day to day
experience of homelessness. Mike Rhodes will explain the developing "Kincaid Center for the Homeless", a project of the
homeless themselves. And Greg Barfield, Fresno's Homeless Prevention and Policy Manager, will explain the City and County 10
year plan to end homelessness in Fresno. Admission is free. In Cardinal Newman Hall. 1572 E. Barstow Ave.
Please join Fred & Maxine Machado,
and Fr. Jerry Amerando for a ten day
tour of the Azores Islands. The trip
leaves Fresno June 22, 2010 and arrives
back on July 3, 2010. The tour
includes stops in San Miguel, Terceira
and Flores. Fr. Jerry will be saying Mass at three different
churches. For more information contact Lorraine Kazarian
at Lewis Travel 431-1800.
Building Fund Pledges & Gifts For Our Community Center
Amount Pledged Amount Received
As of January 2008 As of 12/31/09
$3,990,833 $3,887,507
Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
$4,500,000.00
For the weekend of January 17, 2010
This week’s plate income: $ 20,855.53
Last year’s plate income: $ 20,622.67
For Haiti Earthquake
Amount of actual collection: $ 21,147.35
For the month of December
December plate income $ 94,005.04
Christmas Donations $ 59,311.65
December total income** $192,783.59
December total expenses $134,184.20
$4,000,000.00
$3,500,000.00
$3,000,000.00
$2,500,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$500,000.00
$0.00
$3,990,833.00 $3,887,507.00
Amount Pledged $3.9
Million
$3,887,507

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Footsteps of Saint Agnes Medical Center offers support
groups for children and parents who have experienced the
death of a loved one. Through the use of expressive arts,
children learn to deal with difficult feelings and develop
healthy new coping strategies. For January 28, 2010 session
registration, please call 450-5608.
St. Agnes Mission Church
Bible Study - Basic Apologetics 101
Where:
When: January 28
Time:
St. Agnes Mission Church,
Pinedale (Msgr. Flood Hall)
7:00 - 8:30pm
Presented by: Vince Liscano
Superbowl Sunday Tri-tip Dinner
* $10.00 *
includes Tri-tip, Chili beans, Peppers & Onions, & Sandwich rolls
Reserve your Whole Tri-tip now, only $25.00
Call Doug @ 908-6762
Available to pick up Saturday night Feb. 6 after 5:15pmMass and
Sunday morning Feb. 7 after 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am Masses
Sponsored by St. Anthony of Padua’s Knights of Columbus
CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize
how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison
CHARACTER
A simple judge of my character is how I treat a
person who can do absolutely nothing for me.
Anonymous
Patrick McCaskey the Co-Owner of the Chicago Bear’s will be the speaker at the February Catholic Professional Breakfast.
Patrick is an accomplished executive whose testimony on life, faith, and success is unmatched. As a proud Catholic Mr. McCaskey is
very involved in the speaking circuit and has appeared for numerous events of faith.
Mark your Calendar so you do not miss this fantastic speaker at our February Breakfast on February 12th at Pardini’s. For
reservations there are several options please call 434-2722 or email lorikrueger@att.net or Reservations Online www.cpbcfresno.org
click on “Reservations” can pay with Pay Pal or mail your reservation with payment to CP&BC, P.O. Box 9454, Fresno, CA 93792.
Deadline is Thursday Noon February 11, 2010. Look forward to see you on the 12th.
Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)
We are a Christian non-profit organization that has been in the Fresno community for 27 years. Our program
attempts to facilitate voluntary mediations and restitution agreements between victims of juvenile crime and the young
offenders. Mediation empowers victims, giving them a voice in how the offense is to be rectified. Likewise, mediation is an
opportunity for the offender to grow in responsibility and empathy. We believe that crime not only violates the law but the
basic human relationships that bind us all. We feel that as Christians we are called to repair these broken relationships
through restorative justice.
We will be speaking at all Masses this weekend, January 23 & 24, we appreciate your support..
Rachael’s Vineyard
If anyone desires the return to Jesus’ love and merciful forgiveness which seems lost as the result of an
abortion, there is help through Rachel’s Vineyard. A retreat is scheduled for June 4, 5 & 6, 2010. To register
or for more information, please contact Jennifer Butcher at 877-629-6626 or www.tjen98@sbcglobal.net.
You may also visit Rachael’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
LISIEUX TO LOURDES
The Shrines of France for 10 days in Spring 2011 (please note date change) with
Msgr. Rob Wenzinger as Spiritual Leader Daily Mass, including Notre Dame, Sacred Heart
Church, and the Grotto in Lourdes, The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal and Saint
Chapelle, Nevers and the convent of St. Gildard. Roundtrip transportation, first class train
from Paris to Lourdes, insurance, tours, guides, hotels and most meals. Contact Ellen Price,
Lewis Travel for more information, 431-1800. $3639.00 per person