Page 8Around the DioceseCATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CLUBMAY SPEAKER – LISA HENDEYThe Handbook for <strong>Catholic</strong> MomsJoin the CP&BC on Friday, <strong>May</strong> 13th to hear Lisa Hendey, local author <strong>of</strong> the book The Handbook for <strong>Catholic</strong>Moms. She is also the founder and editor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong>Mom.com, a website that focuses on the <strong>Catholic</strong> faith, <strong>Catholic</strong>parenting and family life, and <strong>Catholic</strong> cultural topics. Reservations are required for the <strong>May</strong> 13th breakfast at Pardini’sand can be made by calling Denise Correia at 434-2722. Doors open at 7am for c<strong>of</strong>fee and networking. The programconcludes at 8:30am. The cost is $12 for members and $15 for guests.Married Couples!Choose God’s plan for you to be the most tender lovers you can be for the rest <strong>of</strong> your life. Choose aMarriage Encounter Weekend to keep you as a priority. The next Worldwide Marriage EncounterWeekend in Central California is <strong>May</strong> 20 - 22, <strong>2011</strong>. For more details about a weekend, contact831-704-6322, email: registrar@wwmw-centralca.org, or visit www.wwme-centralca.org.Spring Flingto benefit<strong>Catholic</strong> CharitiesDate: Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 11Time: 5:30 - 10:30pm$50 per ticket*(*includes tax and gratuity)Includes: Appetizer, Salad, Entrée and DessertWine, Auction and Raffle (advance purchase tickets and reservations required)Please call FIVE at 434-5553 to reserve your table.For tickets, please call 237-0851 or email: klilles@ccd<strong>of</strong>.orgThe Bishop <strong>St</strong>einbock Memorial Golf TournamentThe Serra Club and the Seminarians invite you to join them in a round <strong>of</strong> golf. This is our fifteenth annualseminarian golf event renamed to honor our late bishop.When: Friday, June 10Time: 12:30pmWhere: Madera Municipal Golf CourseFormat: 4 player scrambleCost: $125: includes green fees, cart, a bucket <strong>of</strong> balls, raffle tickets,sausage sandwich lunch (11:00 - 12:15pm), and a tri-tip dinner (6:00pm).The cost <strong>of</strong> dinner only is $25.To donate a raffle prize, make a contribution to the Seminarian Fund or for more information, please call Bob Merkle at240-9644. Tee sponsorships are available for $100.For the weekend <strong>of</strong> <strong>May</strong> 1, <strong>2011</strong>This week’s plate income: $27,161.00Last year’s plate income: $27,749.49Difference: - $ 588.49Year to Date Plate Collection:7/1/2009 - 3/31/2010: $920,846.597/1/2010 - 3/31/<strong>2011</strong>: $929,767.92Difference: + $ 8,921.33Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment toher children, so you watch over your <strong>Church</strong>. Bless thesewomen, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers.Let the example <strong>of</strong> their faith and love shine forth. Grantthat we, their sons and daughters, may honor them alwayswith a spirit <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ound respect.Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
News You Can Use Page 9KINDERGARTEN AT ST. ANTHONY’S SCHOOLWe are currently accepting applications for Kindergarten for the next school year.For more information, please contact the school <strong>of</strong>fice at 435-0700.RAFFLE!<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Anthony</strong>'s SchoolpresentsTHE $10,000 RAFFLE2 Chances to win:1st Drawing - 8:00pm $5,0002nd Drawing - 9:00pm $5,000Price per ticket $100• Only 300 tickets will be sold• Drawing will be held a the Spring Auction, <strong>May</strong> 21• Need not be present to winFor more information or to purchase your tickets, please call the school <strong>of</strong>fice at 435-0700.Please join Sr. Rosa Maria and Sr. Flor as they celebrate the beatification <strong>of</strong> their Foundress, Maria Clara <strong>of</strong> the Child Jesus.When: Saturday <strong>May</strong> 21, <strong>2011</strong>Time: 10:00am - A blast <strong>of</strong> joy11:00am - Mass <strong>of</strong> Glory and PraiseWhere: Los Baños College Green ParkThe Easter season continues with the celebration <strong>of</strong> our personal call to follow the voice <strong>of</strong> Jesus, our GoodShepherd. Next week is World Day <strong>of</strong> Prayer for Vocations. We will have a special observance to ask for God’sblessing as we renew our commitment to our vocational call. Please pray that the Holy Spirit guide us in ourjourney to God’s calling in renewal and discernment.CATHOLIC CHARITIESIn the past year, <strong>Catholic</strong> Charities has provided over 200,000 units <strong>of</strong> service to those in need throughout theDiocese, Of the 50,000 families we surveyed last year, the average family income for those seeking assistance was less than$9,000.00 per year. Of those receiving food, forty three percent were under the age <strong>of</strong> 18. For your information, with everydollar that is donated, 87 cents goes directly back to programs and services.Please help us to continue providing these valuable services to those less fortunate by giving <strong>of</strong> your treasure during ourannual Special Collection the weekend <strong>of</strong> <strong>May</strong> 14 - <strong>May</strong> 15. Feel free to contact Kelly Lilles, Agency Administrator at <strong>Catholic</strong>Charities email: klilles@ccd<strong>of</strong>.org or by phone 559-237-0851. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.Family Life Ministry is sponsoring “Women’s Health through the Eyes <strong>of</strong> NFP”, to be presented by Dr. Lynn Keenan, MD on June 4,<strong>2011</strong>, at Pastoral Center in Cardinal Manning Hall from 1:30pm-3pm. Following the formal presentation, Dr. Keenan willspecifically address NFP teachers with their questions. This workshop is for adults only. Cost is $15 per couple and $10 per person.In gratitude for their service to Family Life Ministries in the Diocese <strong>of</strong> Fresno, NFP teachers will be admitted free <strong>of</strong>charge. However, all participants must register with Sr. Joanne by Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 24, <strong>2011</strong> as seating is limited:joanneb@diocese<strong>of</strong>fresno.org; 559-488-7474. Checks are made payable to Diocese <strong>of</strong> Fresno, Office <strong>of</strong> Ministries, 1550 N. Fresno<strong>St</strong>. Fresno, CA 93703.Mastering the Mysteries <strong>of</strong> Love: Take your relationship to a new level! This relationship enrichment class is held onsix Mondays - <strong>May</strong> 9, 16, 23 & June 6, 13, 20 at <strong>St</strong>. Paul, Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, in CardinalNewman Hall, 6:30 - 9:10 p.m. (No class Memorial Day, <strong>May</strong> 30 th ).This fantastic class is highly recommended formarried, engaged & seriously dating couples to improve & strengthen your relationship by learning 10 effective skills!$40/couple. To register go to www.growyourmarriage.com or call John Prandini at 436-3439.