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Modified Liturgical Schedule - August 2, 2020 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday & Weekday - St. Anthony's Manteca
August 2, 2020
 18th Sunday of
 Ordinary Time

   Modified
   Liturgical
   Schedule
Sunday & Weekday
     Video Mass
     Recordings
 Available Online

  Please visit our website
   for Covid-19 updates
      and video mass
https://www.st-anthonys.org/
Modified Liturgical Schedule - August 2, 2020 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday & Weekday - St. Anthony's Manteca
18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
       PARISH STAFF                                                                                    First Reading:
                                                                                               Come to me heedfully, listen,
       Rev. Chad Wahl,
               Pastor                                                                              that you may have life.
                                                                                                          (Is 55:3a)
     Rev. Gilbert Arango,                                                                                   Psalm:
          Parochial Vicar                                                                     The hand of the Lord feeds us;
                                                                                                  he answers all our needs.
Rev. Christhudasan Varghese,                                                                               (Ps 145)
          Parochial Vicar                                                                            Second Reading:
                                                                                              For I am convinced that neither
     Rev. Mr. Jeff Vierra,                                                                    death, nor life, nor angels, nor
       Deacon Pastoral Care                                                                  principalities, nor present things,
         & Senior Ministry
                                                                                               nor future things, nor powers,
  Rev. Mr. Ha Ngoc Nguyen,                                                                     nor height, nor depth, nor any
              Deacon                                                                           other creature will be able to
                                                                                             separate us from the love of God
    Rev. Mr. Fidel Carillo,                                                                       in Christ Jesus our Lord.
              Deacon                                                                                   (Rom 8:38-39)
                                                                                                           Gospel:
      Mrs. Susie Dickert,                                                                     Taking the five loaves and the
          School Principal                                                                       two fish, and looking up to
                                                                                                heaven, he said the blessing,
         Mary Ferreira,                                                                      broke the loaves, and gave them
          Office Manager
                                                                                                to the disciples, who in turn
         Dave Corder,                                                                             gave them to the crowds.
      Faith Formation Director                                                                They all ate and were satisfied.
                                                                                                       (Mt 14:19-20a)
          Laura Perez,
 Coordinator of Religious Formation

      Athena Rodriguez,
     Director of Youth Ministry

     Guillermo Garcia Jr.,
    Director of Liturgical Music

     Angelique Gutierrez,
         Director of Liturgy
                                                       EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
        Robin Haworth,
       Environment Director                    RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
      Richard Sepulveda,                                         The Power of a Simple Action
         Facilities Manager
                                      I remember seeing a story on a morning news program about a little girl who
      PARISH PASTORAL                 wanted to give an elderly man in a grocery store a hug. She had no way of
            COUNCIL                   knowing that this man had just lost his wife of many years and now felt so
   Celso Doria, Martin Espinoza,      very alone and depressed. Her reaching out to the man seemed odd to her mom
Allan Rodriguez, Lois Wiedenhoeft,    at first, but the girl was so insistent about giving a hug she moved the shopping
   Jose Martinez, Erica Campos,
    Jessica Campos, Jory Kusy,
                                      carts close together so the exchange could take place. No one knew that from
Monica Poncini, & Barbara Graham      that moment on the little girl would ask to visit her new friend at least once a
                                      week for the next four years until he passed away. In an interview soon after
                                      the initial encounter, the man said, “I haven’t been this happy in some time.”
                                      Imagine the joy that relationship brought to them both over the years!
  MISSION STATEMENT
We covenant to give ourselves         It was just a moment. It was a simple gesture. Yet, it had a large impact that no
 to Christ as He gives Himself        one could have predicted. You never know what will result when we give just
to us in the Eucharist, so every      a little of ourselves. That uncertainty too often leads us to hold back or refrain
person might be a full, active,       from the simple actions of love or gestures of generosity that could come so
& conscious participant in His        easily for us if we wanted. We should never doubt the power of a simple
Church, empowered to share &          random act of kindness. Generosity does not need to be grand to make a big
        live the Gospel.              difference. The time is now, and the opportunity presents itself often to plant a
                                      small seed that God can water and nourish so that something beautiful can
                                      grow.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
                                                                           Mass Intentions
                                                                 MONDAY AUG 3
Sunday:      Is 55:1-3/Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18
             [cf. 16]/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21                Fr. Gilbert
Monday:      Jer 28:1-17/Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102             † Jo Sheryl Kierulf (Bing Navarra)
             [68b]/Mt 14:22-36                                      † Eufracia Perez (Frances Sia)
Tuesday:     Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21,          † Eloy Lorato (Kathleen Gomes)
             29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13
             [cf. 10d]/Mt 15:21-28                               TUESDAY, AUG 4
Thursday:    Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9                  Fr. Chris
             [1a, 9a]/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9                        † George Perry Sr (George & Bernadine Piccardo)
Friday:      Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd,         † Florne Lopez (Marlene Lopez)
             41 [39c]/Mt 16:24-28
Saturday:    Hb 1:12—2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
             [11b]/Mt 17:14-20                                   WEDNESDAY, AUG 5
Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14       Fr. Chad
             [8]/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33                              † David Perry (George & Bernadine Piccardo)
                                                                     † Abraham Alegado (Caridad Usman)
              OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK                               † Lazaro Estroba (Caridad Usman)
Sunday:      18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Tuesday:     St. John Vianney, Priest                            THURSDAY, AUG 6
Wednesday:   The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major    Fr. Chris
Thursday:    The Transfiguration of the Lord
                                                                    † Carlos Sinsay (Soledad Sinsay)
Friday:      St. Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs;
             St. Cajetan, Priest                                    † Filemon Sanchez (Ana Luisa Sanchez)
Saturday:    St. Dominic, Priest                                    † Mike Mirko (Carol Frey)
Next Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
                                                                 FRIDAY, AUG 7
                                                                 Fr. Chad
                                                                    † Alfred Rapa (Carmen Buttigieg, Charlene
                                                                         & Geraldo Villanueva)
                                                                     † Maggie Olvera (Lynda Minazzoli)

                                                                 SUNDAY, AUG 9
                                                                 English – Fr. Chad
                                                                    † Barbie Gotschall (Sephos Family)
                                                                    † Carlos Sinsay (Soledad Sinsay)
                                                                    † Charlene Lightell (Kathy Martinez)
                                                                    † Dan Nieri (Ed & Carol Prenot)
                                                                    † Felisa Orias & Pura Sy (Dave & Tyra Sandher)
                                                                    † George Wells (K of C St. Anthony Council)
                                                                    † Majesh Mathew (Mathew Abraham)
                                                                     †   Maria Manuela Vargas (Joe Vargas)
                                                                     †   Mary D'atri (Kathy Martinez)
                                                                     †   Mateus Toste (Julieta Toste)
                                                                     †   Nick Bush (Lillian Bush)
                                                                 Spanish – Fr. Gilbert
                                                                     † Ana Sonia Quintanilla (Aida M. Ceron)
                                                                     † Ma Esperanza, Josefina & Juan Fonseca (Lorena Fonseca)

                                                                  The Parish Office is closed to the public at this time.
                                                                  We will remain available to you over the phone and email,
                              Week of July 26, 2020               during normal office hours. Thank you for your patience
                                Total: $24,467                    and understanding, and please continue to pray and check
                                                                    the website and social media for updated information.
                                                                            Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
                                                                                 Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 Thank you for your continued support
                                                                                receptionist@st-anthonys.org
                                                                                        209-823-7197

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Lifting up to God for healing those in need of our prayers:
Barbara Pinto-Choate            Alfred Spina Jr.               Mary Campbell                   Rebecca Mayorga
Janet DeLisle                   Ida Teicheira                  Delia Aveles                    Marcela
Christopher Rowen               Irene Golliher                 Carl Joaquin                    Vince Cestra
Eileen Bournaziah               Duane Golliher                 Debra Jones Nava                Louis George III
Kathy Johnson                   Eileen Brooke                  Alisha Mello                    Macy Hekl
Jess Duran                      Gabby Nuñ o                   Julie Ferreira                  Enrigue Rios
Lisa Martinez                   Sarah Davis                    Sammy Galvan                    Paul Rebelo
Lupe Razo                       Jared Costa                    Galvan Family                   Ruth Ilardi
Dora Garcia                     Maria Smith                    Jackie Lewis                    Emilia San ilippo
Mary Donges                     Jorge Guevara                  Roxanna Douthit                 Anthony Figueroa
Robert Zeno                     Patricia Manzanares            Tammy Rogers                    Edmundo Damasco
Robert Orantes                  David Maciejewski              Judy Simmons                    Jean Damasco
Gabriela Silva                  Gavin Luke                     Jorge Dias                      Walt Frey
Joe Rowen                       Garret Luke                    Patricia Meyers                 Bob Neeley
Richard F. Limas                Josephine Ochoa                Griselda Hernandez              Michele Day
Theresa Pacheco                 Susie Martinez                 Rosa Gonzalez                   Maria Amador
Dolores Hickey                  Richard Hobbs                  Juan Gonzalez                   Lonnie Cannady
Salvador Torres                 Michelle Rossow                Velasquez Family                Joan Cowan
Elizabeth Cantu                 Steve Ojeda & Family           Jessie Villalovos               Lupe Alcantar
Jorge Martinez                  Janet Cameron                  Anaya Family                    Paz Galvan
Martha Jackson                  Donnavelle Madayag             Brody Kasinger                  Mary Ann Silva
Clara Jackson                   Evan Ballard                   Gilbert Diaz                    Celestina Manuta
Pat Guvman                      Yvonne Phillips                Sharon Ryder                    Nemesio Domingo
Pablo Tempra III                Dixie Carillo                  Rosalina Gurrola                Craig Yeszin
Amanda Rosa                     Michael Rios                   Frank Castro                    Rodrigo Acosta
Carmelita Galvan                Charlie Hall                   David Daneau
Richard Gallardo                Galina Maksimenaoba            Sarah McCarthy
Michael Kautzar                 Cyndie Muluain                 Dave Cowden
Austin Rosenstine               Palette Perreria               Cathy Valente

 If you are ill or in the hospital, please call 823-7197 to let us know, we can arrange a visit from a Priest, or Deacon Jeff

     If you are a woman who has lost your
        spouse and would like to connect
    spiritually and socially with other fellow
              widows please contact
     Deacon Jeff at (209) 823-7197 ext. 227

              LIVE THE LITURGY
         INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
What do you really hope and hunger for? We are most
familiar with our physical hungers and cravings as they
are quite obvious. What we don’t always realize is that we
also have emotional and spiritual hungers. Many are
starving for acceptance and love. Many others hunger for
a sense of purpose, more focused direction, and deeper
connection and meaning. Our hungers can easily get
confused. We think we are in need of one thing but are
actually being driven by another. We need to recognize
and pursue our spiritual hungers. If we do not do so, we
will attempt to fill these needs with lesser, and not always
healthier, things. God, ultimately through the Eucharist, is
the only One who can quench our more profound thirsts.
Have we discovered this yet?

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Father Chad’s Email Update
                                                                           St Anthony’s School
                       July 13, 2020

SHUT DOWN
Today the governor held a press conference with an
update that directed all Counties (including San
Joaquin County) that have been on the States
monitoring list to close all indoor worship services.

Effective today, Monday, July 13, 2020 all St.                 St. Anthony's Catholic School is now accepting
Anthony public attended services held inside the                 applications for the 2020-2021 school year.
church will be placed on hold.                                You may call to set up a tour, shadow for a day or for
                                                                    more information. We can be reached at
I know this is difficult for many of you. We worked                     209-823-4513 or our webpage
hard to develop a safe environment and took all the                        www.sasmanteca.org
precautions seriously. You did an exceptional job in
following all the protocols.

NO SURGE OF CASES AT ST. ANTHONY’S
There has been no surge of positive cases at St.
Anthony’s to cause this shut down. However, there has
been a surge of cases within our County. For this
reason, I believe all or most activities categorized as
“indoor gatherings” in our County have been shut                    St. Anthony's Preschool is now accepting
down (bars, indoor dining, churches, etc.)                          applications for School Year 2020-2021!
                                                                  We are a high quality program which prepares
SILENT VIRUS                                                  children for kindergarten and beyond. We provide a
This silent virus can spread without you even knowing            nurturing environment, offers structured setting,
it. A person with COVID-19 may not show any signs
of being sick, like coughing, sniffles, fever, or
                                                                encourages language, social, emotional skills and
difficulty breathing. This is known as                         spiritual development aligned with the values of the
“asymptomatic” (having no symptoms).                                               Catholic faith.
                                                                   Preschool: 3 year old and potty tr ained by
An asymptomatic person still carries the virus and            Sept.1st. 3 day-Half Day or 5 day-Full Day schedule
without knowing it, can pass it on to their family             Pre-K: 4 year s old and potty tr ained by Sept.1st.
members, friends, and others in the community who                  5 day -Half Day or 5 day-Full Day schedule
could become extremely ill.                                          For more information, visit our website at
                                                                              www.sasmanteca.org
Please watch online for further information, check                       or contact the Preschool Director,
your email, and review the church bulletin.                               Jennifer Dalen at 209-823-3959
REMAIN FAITHFUL
This is no time to walk away with our heads hung
down. Instead it is a time for us to lift our hearts to the              "Are you new to the parish?
Lord and seek his guidance. We are loved and he will            To obtain a registration form, please visit our
remain true to us.                                                 website, email, or call the parish office.
ONLINE MASS                                                    Have you moved? Had an information change?
Online Mass will continue                                      Let us know by contacting our parish office by
St. Anthony Online Mass                                                      phone or by email.
DISPENSATION FROM SUNDAY MASS WILL                                   Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CONTINUE                                                                  Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
You continue to receive God’s good grace and are not                     receptionist@st-anthonys.org
obligated to attend Mass. Mass online will continue in                           209-823-7197
English and Spanish. Confession is not required
because you were unable to attend Mass during this             We respect your privacy! This information is for
time.                                                                  St. Anthony’s Parish use only.

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PERPETUAL ADORATION                                         Ministries and Activities
                                                        St. Vincent de Paul Society
                                                       St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food
                                                      pantry has remained open two days
                                                       a week, Wednesdays and Fridays,
  Given the developing situation, we are suspending         from 2:00-3:30pm, since
                                                        March. We hope to reopen more
         Adoration until further notification.             days as we are able. New
                                                             members are welcome!

                                                         The coronavirus has disrupted
                                                        many people’s lives both in our
                                                      parish and in our community. Our
                                                       outreach team is here to help our
                                                          parishioners and community
                                                          members in need. We have
                                                        emergency funds and can help with needs such as
                  Could you not                             rent and utilities. Please call our Helpline at
                                                                             209-302-5702.
                 watch one hour                           Please for all other calls, use our office number,
                    with me?”                                                209-823-8099.
                   “MT. 26:40”
                                                        Thank you to St. Anthony’s parishioners continued
                                                      support of our ministry during this time. It has enabled
                                                      us to continue to serve our neighbors and friends and
                                                                      is greatly appreciated.

                                                                         PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
                                                            If someone would like to request a shawl (for ladies)
                                                                or lap robe (for men), please send an e-mail to
                                                                         prayer.shawls@yahoo.com.
                                                       Shawls and lap robes are not just for those who are ill; they are
                                                      also given out to celebrate a special occasion such as an anniver-
                                                      sary. A message of love and caring comes with each shawl or lap
                                                      robe and the giving of the shawl or lap robe enriches the giver as
                                                                              well as the recipient.

                                                                               VOCATION KIT
                                                      Families are invited to sign up for a
                                                      Vocation Prayer Kit. Each family would
                                                      take the kit home for one week. The
                                                      Vocation Prayer Kit includes everything a
                                                      family will need to pray the rosary together
                                                      for vocations. To sign your family up and
                                                      for more information, please call Diane in
                                                      the parish office (209) 823-7197 ext 228.

                                                                              Les invitamos a las familias a orar por las
                                                                          Vocaciones escogiendo una misa de un Sabado o
                                                                          Domingo. Se apuntaran para llevarse a casa todo
                                                                                lo necesario para crear un ambiente de
                                                                          oracion en familia donde oraran por una semana.
                                                                          Para apuntarse o para mas informacion, hable con
                                                                                 Diane en la oficina de la parroquia al
                                                                                       209-823-7197 ext. 228.

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Gospel Meditation

         Many people in our world are hungry and thirsty.
This hunger and thirst go well beyond physical needs for
food, security, and shelter. Many are emotionally and
spiritually parched, too. Behind every act of violence is a
soul who hungers. People live with relationships that
actually starve them. They are abused, exploited, disre-
spected, laughed at, and marginalized. There is a lot of         As we look at our lives and the many ways God has
confusion and inner pain that needs to be acknowledged           blessed us, let us give back a portion to the Bishop’s
and expressed. We all long to be understood and loved,           Ministry Appeal as a way of saying thank you to the Lord.
even when our inner demons or who I am make it
difficult to be. Do you live with inner confusion and                  MESSAGE FROM BISHOP COTTA
pain? Folks often wander through life without any real
direction or purpose and take their cues from what seems         The BMA helps to fund the programs and services of the
satisfying or popular at the moment. The deeper dots of          Diocese. Our parish benefits from these programs in many
our lives can easily remain unconnected, and we can find         ways. If you have yet to make your pledge to our parish’s
ourselves without grounding, purpose, or real happiness.         annual support of the ministries, please consider doing so
Life becomes shallow and without real purpose as we              today. Pledge envelopes can be found in the pews and
hunger and thirst for an ultimate love.                          BMA bulletins can be found in the vestibule. Thank you
                                                                 for your prayerful consideration. Checks should be made
         It’s easier to see the physical hungers and thirsts.    payable to the BISHOP’S MINISTRY APPEAL TRUST.
We try to respond to these as best we can. Much more
needs to be done. With all that God’s earth can provide,
nobody ought to face sleep at night with a belly that’s
empty. It’s sinful. It’s unjust. But isn’t all hunger unjust?
It doesn’t need to be, and it should not be. Just as no one
ought to be physically hungry and thirsty, there is really
no need to be emotionally or spiritually deficient either.
If we have more privileges at our fingertips, it is easier to
try to satisfy our emotional and spiritual hungers and
thirst by acting on impulse or self-indulgence, carelessly
following passions, or by seeking self-destructive ways to
dull the ache of
emptiness.

          Folks need to know where to look for
nourishment and need the right friends to help them find
it. We may not think that we have enough to respond to
and to satisfy all of the needs, but we do. It doesn’t take                                           Photo of the Week:
much. Five loaves and two fish provided for a huge                                                   On June 27th, the Diocesan
crowd. With God, all things are possible. Our faith                                                  Hispanic Ministry and the
provides the direction for where God’s children must go                                            Cathedral of the Annunciation
to find the nourishment they seek. It also tells us how to                                          hosted a farewell parade for
structure life so that justice and equity can be a reality for                                     Bishop-Elect Ramon Bejarano.
                                                                                                   Many came out to see him one
all. It also tells us how to respond to pain, sinfulness, and
                                                                                                   last time before he departed to
confusion. Come to the water and then help another get
                                                                  San Diego. Bishop-Elect Bejarano was formerly the Pastor of
there.
                                                                    the Cathedral of the Annunciation and will be ordained a
                                                                      Bishop on July 14th to serve the Diocese of San Diego.
                                                                       Pictured from left to right are Bishop Myron J. Cotta,
                            www.st-anthonys.org                    Bishop-Elect Ramon Bejarano and Fr. Luis Navarro, who is
                                                                  the newly appointed Administrator for the Cathedral of the
                                                                                          Annunciation.
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                                                                          facebook Search: @StocktonDiocese

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Adult Formation Corner
                                                      Important Announcements
                                     Faith Formation, Adult Formation and Youth Ministry sessions
                                       and gatherings have been postponed until further notice.

      Infant Baptism:
  Minimum of three months                We're pleased to announce the
   notice & pre-baptismal                  Availability of FORMED, an
     instruction required.                 online service for accessing
    Dave Corder, ext.230            thousands of Catholic videos, audios
                                       and ebooks On Demand anytime,
  First Holy Communion                  anywhere! As a member, you will
   For school age children           have access to entertaining movies,
(2nd grade or higher) this is a                       inspiring
     two year preparation.          audio talks, informative bible studies,
       Faith Formation:                and much more. We are providing
        (209) 239-4302                this resource free of charge to help
                                     our members learn and grow in their
        Confirmation                  faith. You will also be able to easily
                                     access any featured content that we
   For students 7th grade or         are promoting within our community
above who desire to become a         from time to time. So please join us.
fully initiated Catholic: this is    Also once you have signed up, don’t
    a two year preparation.            forget to download the free iOS or
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                                         click sign up.
     Christian Initiation           We hope you will enjoy this incredible
 This process provides adults       gift and please spread the word to
and children over the age of 7      others.
       the opportunity to
    explore their calling to
 Baptism, Confirmation and
Communion to become a fully
 initiated Catholic Christian.
     Dave Corder, ext.230
If you have question or would
 like more information please
   contact the parish office at
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Mensaje del Obispo a la comunidad migrante

Nuestros Hermanos y Hermanas Migrantes

Mis Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,

          Como su Obispo y hermano, envío este mensaje a
ustedes nuestra comunidad migrante, esperando que se
encuentren bien en medio de este tiempo difícil y desafiante.
La experiencia de esta pandemia está teniendo un impacto en
todos nosotros. Ha afectado la vida familiar, empleo, culto,
escuela, etc.                                                                                 Meditación Evangélico
Como trabajadores migrantes, es importante que ustedes, y           Este pasaje del Evangelio de Mateo tiene una relación muy íntima con la
quienes los emplean, estén siguiendo y proporcionándoles las        institución de la Eucaristía. El Señor Jesús pronuncia las mismas palabras de
precauciones de seguridad necesarias para protegerlos del           la Última Cena. “Tomó los cinco panes y los dos pescados, levantó los ojos al
Coronavirus en su lugar de trabajo, y todos deben recordar la       cielo, partió los panes y los entregó a los discípulos. Y los discípulos los
importancia de mantener a sus familias seguras en casa.             daban a la gente”. (Mateo 14:19). Cristo es el Pan del Cielo que se da en
                                                                    oblación para todos. No importa la raza ni el color de la piel, Él se compadece
Continuar educándose a sí mismos y a sus familias en la lucha       de la persona y se da en alimento.
contra el virus, es de suma importancia a medida que siguen
las pautas de salubridad.                                           El Papa Francisco nos ayuda a comprender este hermoso mensaje del
          “En una declaración de apoyo a los migrantes del 28       Evangelio de la primera multiplicación de los panes. Pero Jesús,
de abril, los obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos solicitaron       tranquilamente respondió: “Denles ustedes de comer”. ¡Todos comieron hasta
pruebas y acceso a la atención médica para los trabajadores         saciarse y aun así sobró! En este acontecimiento podemos acoger tres
                                                                    mensajes. El primero es la compasión. Frente a la multitud que lo sigue y- por
agrícolas, así como disposiciones que permitan a los                así decir- no lo deja en paz, Jesús no actúa con irritación, no dice ‘esta gente
trabajadores seguir las medidas preventivas del CDC (Center         me molesta’. Sino que siente compasión. El segundo mensaje es compartir.
for Desease Control/ Centro para el Control y Prevención de         Primero la compasión, lo que sentía Jesús y después el compartir. El tercer
Enfermedades) en sus lugares de empleo y vivienda. Los              mensaje: el prodigio de los panes preanuncia la Eucaristía. Se ve en el gesto
obispos agradecieron a las empresas e instituciones que ya          de Jesús que recitó la bendición antes de partir los panes y darlos a la
brindan estas protecciones.” (Extension Magazine)                   multitud. En la Eucaristía Jesús no da un pan, sino el pan de la vida eterna se
                                                                    dona a Sí mismo, ofreciéndose al Padre por amor a nosotros. Pero nosotros,
          Nosotros, en el Valle de San Joaquín, estamos             debemos ir a la Eucaristía con esos sentimientos de Jesús, la compasión. Y
bendecidos de tenerlos como parte de nuestra comunidad de           con ese deseo de Jesús, compartir. Compasión, compartir, Eucaristía, éste es el
culto y de trabajo. Como trabajadores “esenciales,” su trabajo      camino que Jesús nos indica en este Evangelio.
arduo dedicado a plantar, cuidar y cosechar abundantes frutos
de los campos fértiles de nuestro valle contribuye al éxito de la                          LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
multibillonaria industria agrícola de California. El trabajo        Domingo:   Is 55, 1-3/Sal 145, 8-9. 15-16. 17-18 [cfr. 16]/Rom 8, 35.
desafiante que ustedes hacen sostiene el estado de California,                 37-39/Mt 14, 13-21
y más allá, con un suministro constante de alimentos para           Lunes:     Jr 28, 1-17/Sal 119, 29. 43. 79. 80. 95. 102 [68]/Mt 14, 22-36
millones de personas.                                               Martes:    Jr 30, 1-2. 12-15. 18-22/Sal 102, 16-18. 19-21.
          Estamos bendecidos en nuestra Diócesis de Stockton                   29 y 22-23 [17]/Mt 14, 22-36 o Mt 15, 1-2. 10-14
de tener una Oficina de Ministerio Migrante y de Ministerio         Miércoles: Jr 31, 1-7/Jr 31, 10. 11-12. 13 [cfr. 10]/Mt 15, 21-28
de Jóvenes Hispanos. Agradezco a la Hna. Alicia López, Hna.         Jueves:    Dn 7, 9-10. 13-14/Sal 97, 1-2. 5-6. 9 [1. 9]/2 Pe 1, 16-19
Lourdes González y al Señor José López quienes me asisten                      Mt 17, 1-9
en esta gran labor a la comunidad migrante. Ellos llevan la         Viernes:   Na 2, 1. 3; 3, 1-3. 6-7/Dt 32, 35-36. 39. 41 [39]/Mt 16, 24-28
                                                                    Sábado:    Hab 1, 12-2, 4/Sal 9, 8-9. 10-11. 12-13 [11]/Mt 17, 14-20
Buena Nueva de Jesús a ustedes y a sus familias con la ayuda        Domingo siguiente: 1 Re 19, 9. 11-13/Sal 85, 9. 10. 11-12. 13-14
de sus equipos catequéticos quienes los asisten en la prepara-                          [8]/Rom 9, 1-5/Mt 14, 22-33
ción y educación de los niños en la enseñanza de la Fe
Católica. Estamos bendecidos en nuestra Diócesis de Stockton
                                                                                            Cierre de las Iglesias
de tenerlos a ellos y a ustedes como fieles miembros del              Lunes 13 de julio de 2020, el Gobernador tuvo una conferencia
Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia.                                         de prensa dirigiendo a todos los condados (incluido el condado
          Sigamos esforzándonos por ser responsables en               de San Joaquín) que ha estado en la lista de monitoreo del
observar las directivas de salud establecidas para el bien            estado de California para que se cierren todos los servicios de
común de nuestras comunidades ya sea en casa, en el trabajo o         adoración que se llevan a cabo dentro de los edificios.
en nuestra comunidad parroquial.                                      A partir de lunes 13 de julio de 2020, todos los servicios
                                                                      públicos de la iglesia de San Antonio que se llevan a cabo
                                                                      dentro de la iglesia serán cancelados hasta previo aviso.
Que Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe sea
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Obispo Myron J. Cotta                                                          receptionist@st-anthonys.org (209)-823-7197

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