FEBRUARY 14, 2016 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. SUNDAY 7:30 & 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m. (English)

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1 FEBRUARY 14, 2016 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Welcome to the Catholic parish of St. Anthony PARISH CONTACTS Pastor, Rev. Andrew Semler, Ext Parochial Vicar, Rev. Sinu Joseph Phone... Ext Deacon, Wally Gove Phone Deacon, Randy Wilson ... Parish Secretary, Debbie Conway Phone...Ext Receptionist, Linda Miranda Ext Faith Formation: Grades KN-6th, Lucy Cavazos, Ext Youth Ministry: Grades 7th-12th Kelly Colbert Ext 257 Parish Bookkeeper: Darcy Wellbrock Phone... Ext Safe Environment Coordinator, Terry Amaro Ext Maintenance: Bill Kane Phone PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Sat: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Wed, 6:00-6:20 p.m. Or by appointment. ADORATION Mondays 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (Spanish) Fax SUNDAY 7:30 & 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m. (English) MASS TIMES SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Obligation) MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. (Daily); Wed, 6:30 p.m. 404 NORTH BALLARD AVENUE WYLIE, TEXAS

2 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13, :00 p.m. +Patrick Minihan by Betty Lutz SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, :30 a.m. +Carolyn Lehan by Lehan family 10:30 a.m. Pro Populo 12:30 p.m. Jose Fernando Meidna 15th birthday by Maria Resendiz 5:30 p.m. +Jane Doss by Art & Ann Criscuolo MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, :00 a.m. Hortencia Tobon Reading I: Leviticus 19:1-2, Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, :00 a.m. +Roe Ann Machen by Don & Gerry Whitt Reading I: Isaiah 55:10-11 Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, :00 a.m. +Carl & Stella lutz by Betty Lutz 6:30 p.m Thanksgiving to St. Anthony by Christina Manickath Reading I: Jonah 3:1-10 Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, :00 a.m. Diane Waldschmidt by Darcy Wellbrock Reading I: Esther C:12, 14-16, Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, :00 a.m. +Janie Tarpley by Ed & Janet Montpas 7:45 p.m. +Alex Martinez by Loretta Griffin Reading 1: Ezekiel 18:21-28 Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, :00 a.m. +Alice Domingo by Sheila & Val Monteiro 5:00 p.m. +Charles Lutz by Betty Lutz Reading I: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48 THE GIFT OF GENEROSITY We thank everyone who has supported Saint Anthony. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings, St. Anthony encourages you to look into our e- giving options. Online giving accounts for any exchange of funds outside of paper money (that means cash or check). This includes automated bank drafts, online bill pay, credit cards, debit cards, etc. As the pace of life speeds up, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Visit Please pray for the sick, those facing surgery, those recovering from surgery and those in need of healing, and all that are listed in the book of Inten ons. And for all who have died, especially that they are rejoicing in the eternal home of God. MASS COLLECTION COLECIÓN DE LA MISA JANUARY 31, DE ENERO 2016 Collection/ Coleción.$20, Attendance January Children s Collection St. James $1, February children s collection is for Casa de Asis Rita Smith Annual collection- $11, FAMILIAS DE OFERTORIO Celebren su cumpleaños, aniversario, o de gracias llevando las ofrendas al altar y reciban una bendición durante la Misa de 12:30. Para más información contacte Yolanda Almodovar de febrero familia: Madrid Stations of the Cross/Estaciones de la Cruz Every Friday beginning February 12 th, at 7:00PM followed by Mass at 7:45PM Cada viernes comienzan a las 7:00 pm seguido de Misaa las 7:45 pm Confessions/Confesiones Every Wednesday during Lent from 5:30pm 6:20pm (Except Ash Wednesday) Todos los miércoles durante la Cuaresma de 5:30pm 6:20 pm (excepto el miercoles de ceniza) Every Saturday during Lent from 3:00pm 4:30pm Todos los sabados durante la Cuaresma de 3:00pm 4:30pm

3 BAPTISMS English Baptisms are the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th Saturday of the month at 6:00p.m. Please contact the parish office to schedule the baptism. The parents and sponsors must take a baptismal preparation class. Baptismal preparation classes are offered the 3 rd Saturday of each month at10:00 a.m. in the old white church in english. Please call the parish office to register. Baptismal preparation for children ages 7 to 14 is handled in the Faith Formation Program. BAUTISMOS En español: el cuarto sábado del mes a las 10 de la mañana. Las clases son ofrecidas el tercer sábado de cada mas a las 10 de la mañana. Por favor llame a la oficina para registrarse. MARRIAGES Marriage preparation requires a minimum of 6 months. Both parties must be free to marry in the Catholic Church. Weddings are scheduled to run between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Rehearsals are at 3:30pm on Friday before wedding. MATRIMONIO La preparación al matrimonio requiere un mínimo de 6 meses. Ambas partes deben tener la libertad de casarse en la Iglesia Católica. Bodas están programados para Empezar de 1:00pm 2:00pm SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Notify the parish office to receive the Sacrament of healing. EL SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS Si usted está enfermo y quiere recibir la Santa Comunión por favor notifica la oficina de la parroquia. CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the parish office of anyone homebound or hospitalized. EUCARISTIA PARA LOS ENFERMOS Estamos extendiendo el ministerio de llevar la Eucarisía a los enfermos que no pueden salir de su casa. Las visitas serán los domingos despues de la misa de 12:30 p.m. y serán en español. Si desea que alguien le visite llama por favor a la oficina de la Iglesia para que lo anoten en la lista para ser visitados. Numero de Ia iglesia: GROUP QUINCE AÑOS The traditional Quinceañera Mass will be celebrated three (3) times a year as a group. The family must be registered members at St Anthony and must contact the parish office to schedule a meeting with the Quinceañera consultant to determine if the young lady has fulfilled the requirements to celebrate the traditional Mass. The Quinceañera must be registered and attending Faith Formation classes at St Anthony one year prior to the celebration and continue the classes through the 12th grade. GROUP QUINCE AÑOS La misa tradicional de Quinceanera se celebra tres (3) veces al año como un grupo. La familia deben ser miembros registrados en St. Anthony y ponerse en contacto con la oficina parroquial para programer una reunión con la consultora de Quinceañera para determiner si la dama joven ha cumplido con los requisitos para celebrar la misa tradicional. Las Quinceañeras deben ser registradas y asistiendo a clases de Formaci6n de Fe en St. Anthony un año antes de la celebraci6n y deben seguir asistiendo las clases hasta el grado 12ce. NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH One of the many things difficult at the time of the death of a loved one is the planning of the Mass of Christian Burial and having all the information that is necessary for all of the other planning. In the parish office we have material that will assist you with this. Please stop by and pick up some of these materials. CONTACTOS PARROQUIAL HISPANOS Lectores: Eva Ramirez, Acomodadores: Richard Ramirez, Ministros de Eucaristia: Margaret Estrada, Familias de Ofertorio: Yolanda Almodóver, Attention all moms! Our parish will be hosting the Faces of Mercy 2016 Catholic Conference 4 Moms. It will be right here in our parish on February 20th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. We will watch Jennifer Fulwiler live-streamed, watch other videos from popular speakers prepared especially for moms for this event, participate in discussion groups, and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet together with moms from all over the world. Join us as we experience God's mercy in our lives and learn to live His Mercy with others. The cost is only $8 and includes lunch. Registration ends February 15th. For more information or to register contact: Julie Miles mrs.juliemiles@gmail.com or Stephanie Reisinger stephanie@reisingerfamily.net St. Andrew Dinner, the Office of Vocations is hosting a St. Andrew Dinner for high school age men on Monday, March 14, 2016 at St. Cecilia in Dallas. High School men grades 9-12 who are considering a vocation to the diocesan priesthood are invited to attend this Saint Andrew Dinner. This event is a great opportunity for discerners to hear from Bishop Deshotel, priests and seminarians of our diocese. If interested please contact your Pastor or Youth Minister to sign up for the dinner. You can also RSVP at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion: We invite you to pray the Holy Rosary, sing songs of praise, and recite prayers asking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in the Chapel every Wednesday at 9:30am-10:30am. For details, please call Ned Pinaroc at

4 The next Safe Environment training class will be held on Tuesday, February 7pm in the choir room in Fr. Pondant Hall. This is offered for those who need to update their training and also for those who wish to volunteer for the first time. To volunteer, you must be registered for at least 6 months in our parish. For questions, please contact Terry Amaro at the church office, Join other moms at Saint Anthony Moms for food, fun, and fellowship at 6:00pm in Father Pondant Hall. We meet during the school year on the first Monday of the month, from 6-8pm. We will have snacks and childcare available, but please RSVP so we know how many children to accommodate. Feel free to bring a friend. Please call or samscoordinator@gmail.com for questions or info. Men and Women s Annual Retreat at Montserrat Leave your worries and busy life behind...come for a weekend of rest and renewal with the Lord All men and women of the parish are invited to attend the Annual Retreat at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, located on the peaceful shores of Lake Lewisville, in Lake Dallas, Texas. Silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Private accommodations, meals, prayer talks, and individual spiritual direction are all included in this wonderful retreat opportunity. Retreat begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday after Mass and lunch. MEN S RETREAT MARCH 17-20, 2016 Contact Chris Starr ( ) or register online at montserratretreat.org WOMEN S RETREAT MARCH 31-APRIL 3, 2016 Contact Joan Swirczynski or register online at montserratretreat.org Or call Shelia at for more information.

5 Day of Retreat for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers Deacon John O Leary and Deacon Charlie Stump will conduct a Day of Retreat titled Embracing the Face of Mercy, for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers on Saturday, February 20th, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3905 Hickox Road in Rowlett from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. A light breakfast and luncheon will be served. There will be additional retreat type activities for persons with special needs and siblings in an adjacent room. Reservations can be made by contacting Melissa Waldon at or by registering online at rsvpdisabilitiesretreat. There is no cost for this event.

6 UPCOMING EVENTS DATE & TIME Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00PM 2nd Wednesday of the Month Every Thursday at 7:00PM Cada Jueves a las 7:00PM Baptismal Classes February 20, 2016(English) Clase de Bautismo, 20 de Febrero, 2016 (Espańol) EVENT Hispanic Choir practice, in SPH (NURSERY) SASSY meets in Father Pondant Hall at 10:00am St. Anthony s Seniors Staying Young Reminder: Communion Service followed by exposition, adoration and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Recordatorio: Servicio de communion seguido con exposiciόn, adoraciόn y bendiciόn del Santisimo Sacramento. Baptism Class (English) meets in White Please call parish office to register for class Clase de Bautismo (Espańol) se reune en la sala del coro en el salon Saint Paul Room 2 Llame a la oficina para registrarse para la clase PARISH CONTACTS Altar Servers Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gene Martinez Ned Pinaroc Archive/History Our Lady of Schoenstatt Karla Warborg Monica Martinez Catholic Daughters Pastoral Council Yvonne Martinez Mike McDermott Columbian Squires Prayer Poncho Ministry Pat Fletcher Darwin Blanchard Come Holy Spirit Pro Life Joan Manker Mike Cole Eucharistic Ministry Warren Bissig Fall Festival Montserrat Retreats Men Flowers Chris Starr Contact the office Montserrat Retreats Women Giving Tree Joan Swirczynski Margarete Swayden Sacristans Guild Habitat for Humanity Margaret Hersley Safe Environment (English) Kyle Thornton Terry Amaro Hispanic Safe Environment/Lectores Speakers Guild Eva Ramirez Mike Cole Homebound Visitation Representatives St. Anthony Gift Shop/Tienda de Regalos Religiosa Felicia Fitzpatrick Felicia Fitzpatrick Gerry Whitt St. Anthony Moms Home School Julie Miles Amy McDermott St. Anthony Seniors (SASSY) JCDA George Casimir Janice Harkins St. Vincent de Paul Society Knights of Columbus Assistance Hotline Jim McGrory Ushers Lectors John Swirczynski Warren Bissig Wedding Coordinator Little Saints & Scholars Debbie/Linda (Spanish) Sabrina Worral Welcome Committee Marriage Encounter (Spanish) Casey Williams Pedro & Margaret Estrada Nursery

7 DATES TO NOTE! Sunday HS Life Nights Feb. 7 No Life Night Enjoy the Super Bowl! Feb. 14 No Life Night Feb. 21 Life Night Day 3 of Mercy Series Feb. 28 Life Night Living Stations of the Cross Wednesday JH Classes Feb. 3 Blessing of the Throats - Regular class time Feb. 10 Ash Wednesday - no class so that students may attend Mass with their family Feb. 17 Parish Mission - Go to classroom at 6:30 for attendance Feb. 24 NET Ministries for JH Mini Retreat - Regular class time Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates who will be going on retreat Feb. 20. Creator Spirit, strengthen our young people with your gifts of grace, to love and serve as disciples of Christ. Grant that they may grow into the fullness of the stature of Christ. Fill them with the joy of your presence. Increase in them the fruits of your Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of love, patience and gentleness, the spirit of wonder and true holiness. Mark you calendars...come on retreat! Sign up NOW! Confirmation Retreat - Feb Held at Sabine Creek Ranch in Royse City Parents responsible for transportation to and from. Why Catholic? NET - National Evangelization Team will be here for our Jr. High on Feb. 24 at 7pm. All youth in 7th & 8th grade are welcome! Spring Break Amtrak Train Trip to Oklahoma City March 8-10 For youth in 7th & 8th grade. Cost $200 Forms and payment are due now! HS Winter Retreat at the Pines located on 130 acres of beautiful piney woods in East Texas. March Cost $125 LOOKING AHEAD Steubenville Lone Star for HS June Cost $265. Registration is going on now...very limited # of spots! Mission Possible - Local mission experience in the Dallas area. For youth grades 7-12 FISH (Forever I Serve Him) HS Mission Trip to San Antonio July Cost $399 Forms and payment are due the end of May.