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

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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 22 & 23
Catholic Charities

September 29 & 30
St. Vincent de Paul

Saturdays  - 8:30am

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 17th
we will be open and happy to see you on Tuesday, September 18th @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)

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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September Reflection 

My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
   As we prepare to welcome the season of autumn, we are blessed to have within the month of September several Marian feasts: September 8, the Birth of Mary; September 12, the Holy Name of Mary; and September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows. Also, in the middle of the month, on September 14, we have the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The month reminds us of Our Lady’s role within the mystery of salvation. This role led her, and begs us to join her, at the foot of the Cross.

   During this month, let us remember Our Lady’s birth and uphold her holy name. Let us know we have a “blessed” Mother who accompanies us in all of our sorrows. She stands steadfast at the foot of the Cross of her Son as she stands at the foot of our personal crosses. With her at our side, let us uphold the triumphant Cross of Jesus. Let us know that our sins, the sins of the Church and of the whole world are nailed to the wood of the Cross. Let the light of the Cross of Jesus Christ be exalted! May it illuminate this present world which finds itself immersed in darkness and confusion.  Even the Church has been impacted by this darkness!

   The Body of Christ, the Church, is presently experiencing “a crucifixion,” inflicted by this insidious darkness. To address it, to confront a darkness that is spiritually rooted, we must combat it with the spiritual. It is not enough, only, to confront it with more programs and policies of prevention. It must be integrated with the grace of vigilance which begs us to stay close to the victorious light that is Christ, Himself.

   At this time, more than ever, our eyes must be “fixed” on the Crucified and Risen Jesus. He will get us through this. He will be the One to heal those who have been hurt and victimized. We pray these brothers and sisters of ours will be receptive to Christ’s grace of deliverance and healing. It is his grace that will assist them to move forward with a renewed sense of wholeness. As we turn to his mercy, and pray for them, let us turn to Christ and say: “Jesus, only say the word and their souls, their whole being, will be healed!”

   On September 15, as we acknowledge Our Lady of Sorrows, let us remember it is she who reminds all of us of the importance and value of repentance and ongoing conversion, prayer and fasting. She tells us all is to be done in reparation for our own sins, the sins of the Church and the sins of the whole world. In the midst of it all, let us never forget that “the Light” will always overcome the darkness- always!

   May the Cross of Jesus be exalted now and forever! May the wounded Body of the Church rise above all that attempts to destroy it.

“We adore O Christ and we praise you. Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.”

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Be our refuge!

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:
Monday : 4am - 5am 
Please contact Mark Lilly for more information and to sign up for a Holy Hour
209-239-5732 or stanthonyadoration@comcast.net

This is a personal invitation to you!
Come and spend the Holy Hour with
the  Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
on September 7 at 7:00 in the evening. 

Every First Friday of the month,
we unite ourselves with the Blessed Mother and our Lord Jesus Christ to
remember and experience their burning love and transforming mercy.