News and Upcoming Events for 2010 |
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Couples who make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance
in their relationships and also tend to become more active in Church. WWME is making marriages,
families & the Church stronger & healthier. If you are interested in experiencing & benefiting from
an amazing weekend away with your spouse, please contact Franco & Tedra Torrice at 209-239-8606
or visit lovemoredeeply.org for more information. |
Do You Know an Adult who has not been Baptized?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a gradual process of discovery for welcoming new
members into the Catholic Church. The process begins with an inquiry period open to all seekers, those
who have never been baptized & those baptized in other Christian traditions who desire to learn more
about being Catholic. Anyone wishing information about the RCIA is invited to call Gerard at 823-7197. |
Do You Have a Child who has not been Baptized?
St. Anthony Parish welcomes parents who wish to have their child baptized & thanks them for their
commitment to the Catholic Church. Parents of children from birth to six years of age are invited to
prepare for their child’s Baptism & life as a Catholic by attending two parent meetings. You may sign
up by coming to the Parish Office.
If you have children seven years of age or older, they can be part of a special program that will prepare
them for the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & Communion). For more information,
please call Gerard at 823-7197, ext. 30. |
Deacon Vocation
The vocation of permanent Deacon is a great gift of God to our Church. Permanent deacons are ordained ministers
whose charter is to teach, to preach, & to serve. Thus, you will find Deacons in many different
ministries. In addition to assisting at Mass they will administer sacraments, such as baptisms
& matrimony, & will officiate at funerals & vigils. Many are involved in ministries that take care of
people in need such as visiting shut ins, people in hospitals, & people in prison. There are no ministries
outside the church of a Deacon. Is there a vocation into the Deaconate in your future? If
you feel that you are being led by God to the Diaconate, please contact your Pastor or Deacon. |
The Vocational Cross Needs A Home
Would you like to take the Vocational Cross home for two weeks? We are looking for
parishioners who regularly attend the Sunday morning 7 am Mass. If you would like to
participate, please call Joyce Risso at 499-2737. Thanks! |
Pilgrim Virgin
Bring blessings to your home & neighborhood! The Legion of Mary will bring a beautiful statue of
Mary to your home & pray the Rosary with you. You may keep the statue for one to two weeks and
then members of the Legion will come to pick Mary up for her next stop. Before departing, an Enthronement
Ceremony will be performed with your family. If you are interested, please contact
Mrs. Angel at 823-8687. You better hurry, because this is a wonderful & quite popular devotional
& Mary’s schedule fills up fast! |
Children’s Faith Formation News - July 6th - Aug 31st
Registration for children’s Faith Formation Classes (CCD)
begins July 6th and ends August 31st.
Children who have previously attended catechism classes at St. Anthony’s must
re-register. To sign up, please stop by the Parish Office. Fees: $65 for the
first child, each additional child is $15. Payments are accepted. |
July |
Babe Gotschall Memorial Benefit Concert - July 29th
Mark your calendars for July 29th when Anthony’s Angels & ARISE proudly present the annual
Babe Gotschall Memorial Benefit Concert featuring the musical duo “Angels In Our
Eyes.” The concert is free & begins at 7 pm in the Cafeteria. Donations will be
accepted & all proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society & the Manteca
Pregnancy Center. |
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