St. Anthony's Catholic Church

Then you shall call and the Lord will answer;
You shall cry and He will say,
“Here I Am”
Isaiah  58:9

Please click above to hear Fr. Chad's recent Homilies. 

https://youtu.be/MTefV7a76LA

please click the above link to watch a beautiful video of Holy Thursday

505 E North St.
Manteca, Ca   95336 
Office:   209-823-7197
receptionist@st-anthonys.org 

Mission Statement
We covenant to give ourselves to Christ as He gives Himself to us in the Eucharist, so every person might be a full, active, & conscious participant in His Church, empowered to share & live the Gospel.
 

Liturgical Schedule

Weekdays - 7am and 9am

Saturdays  - 8:00am

5:00 pm (English Vigil) 
7:00 pm (Spanish Vigil)

Sundays - 7:00am, 8:45am, 10:45am, 6pm (English) 
12:30pm (Spanish)
 

 Second Collections:

September 1 & 2
Catholic University of America

September 22 & 23
Catholic Charities

September 29 & 30
St. Vincent de Paul

Saturdays  - 8:30am


We are a part of the Diocese of Stockton.  http://www.stocktondiocese.org/
Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roman-Catholic-Diocese-of-Stockton/11658180503272 



"A single act of pure love pleases me more than a thousand imperfect prayers."
Jesus to St. Faustina

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Bible Studies

We are continuing the Adventure with:

Tuesdays – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Conference Room

Acts of the Apostles  (beginning September 11)

Tuesdays – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Conference Room

The Bible and the Sacraments (Ongoing)

Thursdays – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Conference Room

The Bible and the Sacraments (Ongoing)

Remember, the Bible is a library. It’s never too late to “check out” a book.

or email david@st-anthonys.org

Online Applications
Online applications are now available for the 2018/2019 school year @
http://www.sasmanteca.org/
admissions.html   

St. Anthony's Kindergarten
We still have a couple of spots open in our Kindergarten class for next year. If you are interested, please call the office @ 209-823-4513 for an appointment and tour. You may also view www.sasmanteca.org for more information

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Statement from Bishop Myron J. Cotta Diocese of Stockton 
The devastating news of the revelations of sexual abuse over the past 70 years in regard to several Dioceses in Pennsylvania has had a gut wrenching impact on all of us.  As a member of the clergy, and as your Bishop, I have experienced a variety of emotions this week:  anger, outrage, shame, disheartening frustration – enough is enough!  The devastation of those lives of the survivor victims is beyond one’s imagination.  The diabolical behavior of ordained ministers upon the innocent is an abomination. 
The Church and its ministers must be held to a higher standard.  We are called to protect children and youth.  We are called to keep them safe. There is no excuse for what has happened.   
In our Diocese, we faithfully work to be proactive and accountable in reporting all allegations of sexual child abuse and sexual misconduct.  We continue to uphold the promotion and monitoring of our safe environment training programs and protocol.  Not only do we have the assistance of a group of laity who serve on our Diocesan Review Board, but we also assign a Safe Environment Coordinator to each parish and location to assure that the safe environment protocol is being upheld.  Our Diocese remains committed to protecting God’s children and vulnerable adults. 
This suffering and turmoil that many now have to face is related to the lack of desire to grow in holiness and lack of accountability of church leadership.  As your Bishop, you are entrusted to my pastoral care, and I assure you that I will accept my responsibility to address any matters that knowingly put the children, the young people, and the vulnerable of this Diocese at risk.   
If you have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse or harassment, I urge you to come forward and report it to the proper authorities.  This could mean notifying police, Child Protective Services, your employer, your pastor or a trusted member of your family. 
Let us not forget, we are a people of hope.  I encourage you to continue your good works. We must work through this together and continue to accompany and care for the needs of the people we serve. 
I ask you to pray for the victims and their families. Let us remember in our prayers all the suffering experienced by the innocent; let us pray for their healing and recovery.  I also ask for your prayers for me and for all priests who have been faithful in their ministry.  We, too, grieve with our brothers and sisters who have been hurt and broken by this grave sin that has victimized so many.  
“For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” 
Our Lady, Mother of the Church, pray for us! 
 

Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse

 Declaración del Obispo Myron J. Cotta Diócesis de Stockton 
 
La noticia devastadora de la revelación de los abusos sexuales en los últimos 70 años referente a varias Diócesis en Pensilvania, ha tenido un impacto desgarrador en todos nosotros. Como miembro del clero y como su Obispo, he experimentado una variedad de emociones esta semana: ira, indignación, vergüenza, frustración desalentadora, ¡ya es suficiente!  La devastación de las vidas de las víctimas supervivientes está más allá de la imaginación. El comportamiento diabólico de los ministros ordenados sobre los inocentes es una abominación. 
La Iglesia y sus ministros deben ser mantenidos a un nivel más alto. Estamos llamados a proteger a los niños y jóvenes. Estamos llamados a mantenerlos a salvo. No hay excusa para lo que ha sucedido.  
En nuestra Diócesis, trabajamos fielmente para ser proactivos y responsables en reportar todas las denuncias de abuso sexual de menores y mala conducta sexual. Continuamos defendiendo la promoción y el monitoreo de nuestros programas y protocolos de capacitación en ambiente seguro. No solo contamos con la asistencia de un grupo de laicos que forman parte de nuestra Junta de Revisión Diocesana, sino que también asignamos un Coordinador de Ambiente Seguro a cada parroquia y ubicación para asegurar que se mantenga el protocolo de ambiente seguro. Nuestra Diócesis sigue comprometida con la protección de los hijos de Dios y los adultos vulnerables. 
Este sufrimiento y agitación que muchos ahora tienen que enfrentar está relacionado con la falta de deseo de crecer en santidad y la falta de responsabilidad del liderazgo de la iglesia. Como su Obispo, ustedes están confiados a mi cuidado pastoral, y les aseguro que aceptaré mi responsabilidad de abordar cualquier asunto que a sabiendas ponga en peligro a los niños, los jóvenes y los vulnerables de esta Diócesis. 
Si han experimentado el trauma del abuso o acoso sexual, les insto a que se presenten e informen a las autoridades correspondientes. Esto podría significar la notificación a la policía, a los Servicios de Protección Infantil, a su empleador, a su párroco o a un miembro confiable de su familia. 
No olvidemos, somos un pueblo de esperanza. Los  animo a que continúen sus buenas obras. Debemos trabajar juntos en esto y seguir acompañando y cuidando las necesidades de las personas a quienes servimos. 
Les pido que oren por las víctimas y sus familias. Recordemos en nuestras oraciones todo el sufrimiento experimentado por los inocentes; oremos por su sanación y recuperación. También pido sus oraciones por mí y por todos los sacerdotes que han sido fieles en su ministerio. Nosotros también sufrimos con nuestros hermanos y hermanas que han sido lastimados y quebrantados por este grave pecado que ha victimizado a tantos. 
“Por el bien de su dolorosa pasión, ten piedad de nosotros y del mundo entero”. 
¡Nuestra Señora, Madre de la Iglesia, ruega por nosotros! 
 

Oración Para Sanar Víctimas de Abuso
Dios de amor infinito,
siempre bondadoso, siempre fuerte,
siempre presente, siempre justo:
Tú diste a tu único Hijo
para salvarnos por la sangre de su cruz.

Jesús Bueno, pastor de paz,
une a tu propio sufrimiento
el dolor de todos quienes han sido heridos
en cuerpo, mente y espíritu
por aquellos quienes traicionaron
la confianza puesta en ellos.

Oye nuestro llanto mientras sufrimos
por el daño causado a nuestros hermanos y hermanas.
Infunde sabiduría en nuestras oraciones,
alivia nuestros corazones intranquilos con la esperanza,
endereza los espíritus tambaleantes con fe:
Muéstranos el camino hacia la justicia y la entereza,
danos la luz de la verdad y cúbrenos con tu misericordia.

Espíritu Santo, consolador de corazones,
cura las heridas de tu pueblo
y rescátanos de nuestra dispersión.
Danos valentía y sabiduría, humildad y gracia
para que así actuemos con justicia
y encontremos paz en ti.
Te lo pedimos por Cristo, Nuestro Señor. Amén.

Sr. Ann's Summer Senior Luncheon 

Sr. Ann & the Ministry of Caring would like to thank everyone that showed up to the Summer Senior Luncheon.
A great time was had by all !!!

A special thanks  to Ramus Homes for sponsoring the Luncheon

2018
Mark your calendars for this years Harvest Festival 
Fun ~ Food ~ Games ~ Auction ~ Entertainment ~ Community
September 14-16
Friday the 14th - 6pm - 9pm
Saturday the 15th - 11am - 10pm
Sunday the 16th - 12pm -6pm 

We are once again holding a raffle to cover the cost of professionally installed tents for the Harvest Festival. We invite you to take a chance on winning some of the $17,750 in monetary prizes that will be awarded. Only 500 tickets will be sold @ $100 each.

The Grand Prize is $10,000, 2nd Prize $2000, 3rd - 5th Prizes $1,000,
6th - 8th Prizes $500, 9th - 13th Prizes $250. 

Tickets will be sold at St. Anthony's Parish office, St. Anthony's School office, and after weekend Masses. Credit Card, Cash, or Chedk paments will be accepted. Everyone who buys a ticket will receive a free dinner on Friday night of the Festival, September 14th. Additional dinner tickets may be purchased for $20.

Winners will be announced on Friday, September 14th @ 7pm on the main stage of the Harvest Festival.You need not be present to win. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for our Parish and its largest fundraiser, the Harvest Festival. It is through your generous contributions that we can continue our Mission here at
St. Anthony's Parish.

August Reflection 
 

A New Academic Year! 
 
As we experience these “dog days” of summer, we know that a new academic school year is just around the corner. As families, most of you are finishing up your annual summer vacations. Soon you will be returning to the environment of schedules and routines as we transition from summer to the season of fall. 
 
I want to wish all: school administrators, faculty, staff, volunteers, families and students, a grace filled school year. From first-year teachers to children anticipating their first classroom experience of learning and growing as individuals, may God bless and protect you throughout the new school year. 
 
For those of you who have chosen to have the experience of teaching or attending one of our Catholic schools of the Diocese of Stockton, I want to express my appreciation to you for choosing Catholic Education. We are very blessed to have the opportunity to serve the community by way of our Catholic schools. The presence of our schools offer a teaching and learning environment in which we value the freedom to welcome God, faith, the Bible and prayer, moral teaching and discipline onto every campus of our Catholic schools. This ability to integrate academics with faith formation is truly a gift, not only to the Church, but also to the greater community. 
 
† To our Catholic school presidents, principals, faculties, staffs and benefactors:  thank you  for your ongoing dedication to Catholic education. 
 
† To you, the families: God bless you for the sacrifices you are making in order to give your  children the experience of attending a Catholic school and growing in the Catholic Faith. 
 
† To all of the youth attending our elementary and high schools of our diocese: may  you  come to appreciate the benefit of attending a Catholic school. Remember to allow  God to lead you. I pray that each of you come to know his presence throughout all  you encounter during your Catholic school experience. 
 
Dear young people, as your Bishop, I want you to know that the Church is here to accompany you on your life journey of experiencing a highly academic and Christ-centered education. From the classroom to the playground; from your studies to the athletic field, including your many extracurricular activities, may you always know the presence of Jesus in the midst of it all. May all that you do find its heart centered in the Gospel of Christ.  
 
Family and friends, this is the “package deal” intended for you and your children. As we say: “it’s a win-win:” Education plus Faith Formation! 
 
Wishing all of you a blessed fall season and a great school year.   
 
In the Peace of Christ, 
 
Bishop Myron J. Cotta 

"Being poor of heart, reacting with meekness and humility, knowing how to mourn with others, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, seeing and acting with mercy: that is holiness."
 

Spend an hour with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament

Vacant Hours:
Saturday : 7am - 8am
Saturday : 10am - 11am
Please contact Mark Lilly for more information and to sign up for a Holy Hour
209-239-5732 or stanthonyadoration@comcast.net