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† Farewell from Father Peter
New duty at the Diocese beginning September 1, 2010
The Gospel for this Fifteenth Weekend of Ordinary Time connects two essential elements of being humans: 1)eternal life, and 2) love of God and of neighbors. Eternal life is gained through the love of God and the love of one's neighbors.
Exactly two years ago, in the middle of July, 2008, I arrived from Rome to join the community of San Antonio de Padua del Cañon. In my first homily, I focused on the role of the Good Shepherd offering eternal life to us through agape or unconditional love.
In the last two years, God has been extremely gracious to me by giving me people with generous and warm hearts. I truly enjoy being the image of God's shepherd to you. Your love, warm reception, joy and care have given me an ardent zeal to serve God and His people. You, as parishioners of San Antonio de Padua, have strengthened me in my priesthood. Unfortunately, my time with you will change. With a saddened heart, I am informing you that I will leave San Antonio de Padua to assume a new duty at the Diocese beginning September 1, 2010.
At the present moment, I just wish I can enjoy the remaining weeks of July and the last two weeks of August with all of you. I ask for your prayers, namely in my new ministry at the Diocese, and I also ask that you give me an opportunity to express my gratitude and farewell to you at the end of August.
Know that wherever I am, you are in my prayers. - Father Peter
Farewell Celebration for Father Peter - August 22 after 11:30am Mass
Please join us for a farewell celebration for Father Peter in the Parish Hall. A variety of international foods will be served. Desserts are welcome! For more information or to help, please call Joy Strobel 714.269.3300.
† A Wonderful Announcement
Tim Donovan accepted to enter St. Patrick's Seminary Aug 23
It is with great pride that we announce, that Tim Donovan, our Assistant Youth Minister has been accepted to enter St. Patrick's Seminary on August 23rd. Tim has been active in the Youth Ministry program for five years. He has been our Assistant Youth Minster for the past three years. He has been a Confirmation teacher and has sponsored many teens.
He has a very deep desire to direct teens to stay focused in their faith. He has been involved in everything that happens in Youth Ministry from leading our SALT (San Antonio Leadership Team), to directing the Stations of the Cross. His passion for teens to grow closer to God is evident at all our retreats. As a young adult, he attended World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia and worked as a missionary in Perth. He also has planned and attended four Juvenile Hall retreats.
This calling for Tim to the priesthood is a true blessing for San Antonio parish. It also shows that good things are happening in Youth Ministry and we thank the entire parish for their support.
Farewell Celebration for Tim - August 18 at 7:30pm
We are planning a celebration party for Tim on Wednesday, August 18th at 7:30 pm in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to come and congratulate Tim and wish him well. Refreshments will be served.
† St. Francis of Assisi
Incentive Program - $500 tuition credit
There is still room for new student enrollment. The school is offering an incentive program of a $500 dollar tuition credit to any family who through their efforts refers a new family to enroll in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, your parish school in Yorba Linda.
If the referring family has no children enrolled at St. Francis School they may designate the $500 tuition credit to the referred family, or to any currently enrolled St. Francis School family. There will also be an additonal discount available for the newly enrolled family. Call Kathy Falcone 714.695.3700 for details or visit www.sfayl.org
† Attention Business Owners
Gain New Customers Right Here at Church
Church members want to do business with people they can trust—namely, their fellow parishioners. Advertising in the bulletin helps parishioners who are business owners reach a very loyal audience. Studies show that 68 percent of households surveyed, when making a choice between two businesses, are inclined to choose the one that advertised in the bulletin. Potential new customers are sitting right next to you in church.
† Silent Auction
Gift Gathering Begins for Fiesta 2010
Help us create an exciting silent auction by making a donation. Every little contribution makes a BIG difference. What to donate? Our guests enjoy bidding on: bottles of wine and liquor, sporting and entertainment tickets, restaurant and grocery store gift cards, certificates for hair/nail/spa treatments and products, ethnic foods/spices, cookware and gadgets, home decor and pet merchandise to name a few. Check out those who have generously donated to date.
Also appreciated are the donation of large baskets, volunteers to help gift-wrap and business contact leads that we can pursue. To make a donation, please call Patty or Dennis McCoy at 714.692.2336. Donations are also accepted in the church office Mon-Fri, between 9:00am-5:00pm. Thank you for your support and generosity!
† 2010-2011 Religious Education Registration
Friday, Aug 27 - Last Day to Reigster!
Forms are available in the Religious Education office, the parish office as well as here online. Religious Education Registration form » We look forward to beginning a new year of Religious Education with your family, as we continue journeying with your child as they grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and also as they learn more about our beautiful Catholic Christian faith. Our classes begin the week of October 3. If you have any questions, please call our office at 714.974.2053.
† Foster Adoption Ministry
Michael or Maryanne Fahey 714.970.0064
Are you a foster or adoptive family, or would like to be? Do you feel called to make a difference in a child's life? Would you like to provide support and encouragement to foster/adoptive families?
There are 64,838 children in foster in California. In Orange County alone, there are 2,949 children in foster care. Please join us at our next multi-parish foster/adoption ministry, all are welcome. Together we can build a community of Christian families who can draw strength from God and each other as they share their love with these children.
† The Treasure Box
Help with Food
With the current economic climate, many people are struggling to pay their bills and provide food for their families. The Treasure Box supplies quality retail food to feed families who can benefit from food savings (same food you would find in the grocery store).
Every month, The Treasure Box offers a pre-assembled box stocked with 22-27 pounds of high quality, frozen food including 10-12lbs. of protein (i.e., beef, chicken, ham or pork), vegetables, fruit, a side dish and dessert for only $30! Just one box provides enough food to feed a family of four lunch and dinner for an entire week. You order the food for pickup at a location nearest to you. To place your order, go to their website www.thetreasurebox.org
† Military Photographs
Please notice the photographs of those serving our country in places of danger posted on the bulletin in the vestibule of the church. Anyone who has a loved one serving in Iraq, Afghanistan or any other place of danger is invited to bring a picture to the office Attention: Deacon Doug Cook, to be included on the bulletin board.
†Family Assistance Food Collection
Collection - Third Sunday each month
Family Assistance has identified the third Sunday of each month for the collection of food from parishioners attending Mass. Donated food is distributed to families in need from the ministry's Food Pantry on Thursday afternoons. To service the needs of families who seek food from our pantry, we need at least 100 bags of food every month. The ministry needs your help to assist these less fortunate families who have fallen on hard times.
The third Sunday of each month is also Green envelope Sunday. Your donations from the green envelopes are the source of funds that enables Family Assistance to provide financial aid to working poor families and families at risk of becoming homeless. Should you have questions or need to contact Family assistance, please call Teri Hicks, 714.974.9723. Thank you for your generous support!
† Religious Education "Pop Tab" Collection
For Ronald McDonald House
Thank you to parishioners and Religious Education students for helping to make The Ronald McDonald House "Pop Tab" Religious Education fund-raising project a success! We have already made several trips to Orange Ronal McDonald House to deposit collected tabs. The Ronald McDonald Program in Orange provides a house for families experiencing having their child receive cancer and other serious illness treatments at area children's hospitals. The Ronald McDonald House mission state is "There's no place like home" providing lodging, meals and emotional support.
The "Pop Tab" collection program is one way that helps provide funds to support Ronald McDonald House. "Pop Tab" collection costs you nothing except a commitment to tear off tabs from soda, soup, pet food, etc. Drop the tabs off at the R.E. or Youth Ministry Offices. This is a year-round program. Last year $5,938.03 was raised. If you have questions, please call 714.974.2053. Ronald McDonald House Charities »