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604 South Center Street Casper WY 82601-3133 Phone: 307-266-2667

Fax: 307-266-4127 Website:

www.stanthonyscasper.org Online Giving:

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November 12, 2017

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St. Anthony’S youth group

fundraiser

When: Tuesday, November 14th

5-8 pm

Where: Texas Roadhouse

Casper

What: 10% Donation Night

Support St. Anthony Church Youth Group by presenting this invitation to the Texas Roadhouse – Casper location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the fundraiser!

Flyers will in vestibule of the church and the Shepherd Staff office.

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Christ cautions us often concerning our sense of conversion and timing. It has a lot to do with procrastination — that is, putting something off or delay-ing something which needs to be accomplished. Most of us understand the importance of living up to Christ’s expectations and living life in a way to which He has called us. In other words, we comprehend that we need to be His disciples, but we seem to find excuses and reasons not to totally commit to that. That is exact-ly the issue Jesus is addressing in today’s Gospel from St. Matthew, which is essentially the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Are we truly prepared for the return of Christ, the Second Coming? In a sense it has everything to do with death. We may not wish to think about it but we do know that death is inevitable, and have we done every-thing we need to do to be prepared? It was St. Augustine of Hippo who said, “God has prom-ised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.” Like the Virgins in the parable, we cannot wait. Now, this very moment, is the time for us to do what God has called us to do, and that is live lives of stewardship in service and love to others. There are indeed no promises about to-morrow, but Christ has offered us hope for eternal life. Have we done everything we need to do to be ready?

Estén prevenidos y alerta, porque el Hijo del Hombre vendrá a la hora que menos piensen. Jesucristo, muy seguido nos dice que tengamos cuidado con el tiempo y nuestras conversaciones. Eso tiene mucho que ver con la procrastinaciòn= dilación, queriendo detener o suspender algo, algo que tiene que pa-sar o suceder, algo que tiene que llevarse a cabo. La mayoría de nosotros sabemos y entendemos la importan-cia de vivir así como Cristo espera, y también viviendo la vida así como él quiere que vivamos. En otras palabras, com-prendemos que necesitamos ser sus discípulos, pero parece que siempre encontramos excusas y razones para no compro-meternos a vivir de esa manera. Ese es exacta mente el pro-blema del que Jesucristo está ablando en el Evangelio de ahora en el libro de San Mateo, él nos habla exacta mente de la parábola de las diez Vírgenes. Acaso estamos preparados para el regreso de Cristo, la se-gunda venida en realidad tiene todo que ver con la muerte. Ala mejor no queremos pensar en eso, pero también sabemos que la muerte es algo inevitable, acaso hemos echo todo lo necesario para estar preparados? Era San Agustín de Hippo quien dijo, Dios ha prometido el perdón por su arrepentimiento, pero no ha prometido un ma-ñana para tu procrastinaciòn= dilación. Así como las Vírge-nes de la para bola, no podemos esperar. Ahorita en este mismo momento. Es el tiempo para ser lo que Dios nos ha llamado que seamos, y eso es vivir la vida de buenos admi-nistradores, sirviendo y amando a los demás, En realidad no ahí promesas para mañana, pero Dios nos ha ofrecido espe-ranza para una vida eterna. ACASO NOSOTROS HEMOS ECHO TODO LO QUE ES NECESARIO. PARA ESTAR PREPARADOS?

Next Sunday is Commitment Sunday

Today we will hear from a parishioner who will share what stewardship has meant in his or her life. Reflect on how you are involved at St. Anthony Of Padua. Do you serve in parish ministries? Do you come to parish-wide events? Are you tak-ing steps to improve your spiritual life and further study our Catholic Faith? The Commitment Card you received in the mail offers suggestions for how you can take a step forward in all these areas. Don’t forget to bring your Commitment Card to Mass Commitment Sunday November 18th and 19th!

Please join us for free coffee & donuts after 8:00 am Mass Nov.12,2017. If you are inter-ested in volunteering to cook a breakfast for a Sunday morning please call LaVonne at the Shepherd Staff office 307-266-2667

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH

OUR STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Collections for Nov. 4 & 5, $ 6,364.79 All Souls Day & All Saints Day $1.183.07

Thank you for your generosity. Fr. Kevin

LIVING AND GIVING IN CHRIST: NOV 7, 2017

St. Anthony of Padua Goal Pledged to date Paid to date Participation Pledged $86,067 $80,873.00 $70,625.00 17% 94% If we don’t meet our Living and Giving Goal the Dio-cese starts sending statements for the Church to make payments from our operating funds by Octo-ber 2017. The Living and Giving appeal is financial obligation to each parish in the state, It supports the Diocese and the Bishop. The parish still owes $5,199.00 Please remember St. Anthony of Padua parish in your estate planning and thank you for your contin-ued support of St. Anthony of Padua parish Catholic Church.

The following hours for Adoration are available: Wednesday 3-4am and Thursday 1-2pm. If interested please call Maria 262-2003

Marriage Encounter Weekend: Married Couples, Do You Find That Life is Full of Distractions? Sports, Kids, Hunt-ing, Work, Volunteering, Social Engagements, Meet-ings...the list goes on and on! When was the last time you said NO to all of this and YES to your marriage? At-tend an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter week-end and experience the power of saying YES to the daily decision to love your spouse. Upcoming dates are: Billings, MT Jan 26-28, 2018 and Riverton Mar 2-4, 2018. For more information and to apply visit www.wwme.org or call Paul and Tracy 307-689-2820.

Book of Remembrance You may write the names of your deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance on the stand near the Holy Family shrine. All those whose names are written in this Book will be remembered at the daily Masses beginning on Nov. 2 until after Jan. 1. This is our way of reaching out to the survivors of the deceased who need our prayerful support, especially at Christmas and New Years.

Gregorian Masses for a Loved One

You may request a set of Gregorian Masses for someone who is living or deceased. At the time of death, the set of Gregorian Masses can begin to be offered. This practice in the Catholic Church dates back to the 6th cen-tury. During the 6th century, a deceased monk from St. Andrew’s Monastery in Rome (founded by St. Gregory) re-portedly appeared to a friend and requested that 30 Mass-es be said to release his soul from purgatory. After the Masses were completed, the monk appeared again to de-clare he had entered heaven. Since that time, Catholics have continued the tradition of celebrating 30 consecutive Masses for one person to free his or her soul from purgato-ry.

To request a set of Gregorian Masses, send the name of the deceased or living person, along with a check for $150.00 for the 30 Masses made payable to CNEWA, to: Catholic Near East Welfare Association, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

MARY’S FUND

The Sudan Relief Fund orphanage is for the younger chil-dren who have met the same fate of being orphaned and/ or abandoned. They go through primary school so they are not pushed onto the streets on to the streets to fend for themselves. Here they are taught trades or go on to col-lege.

SEPTEMBER 2017 PROFIT & LOSS

WEEKEND OFFERINGS $28,266.48

MONTHLY EXPENSES $40,110.85

NET OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS ($11,844.37)

Memorial Candles

These candles are still available for remembering your deceased loved ones during the month of Novem-ber. You may purchase these candles at the Shepherd’s Staff at $6.00 each. They will be placed in the sanctuary.

After these 6-day candles are burnt out, they will be in the sacristy in case you may wish to take home the empty glass container. We will dispose of the glass containers that haven’t been claimed.

Fr. Solanus Casey to Be Beatified

Fr. Solanus Casey, a Capuchin Franciscan Friar, is scheduled to be beatified, Sat., Nov. 18 at Ford Field in Detroit. The beatification Mass is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The miracle attributed to Casey was received by a woman who prayed at his tomb in Detroit and was instant-ly cured her of her lifelong “incurable genetic skin dis-ease,” reported the Michigan Catholic. Among the thou-sands of healings attributed to Fr. Solanus during and after his lifetime, Pope Francis recognized the authenticity of this miracle required for the friar to be elevated from “venerable” to “blessed” after extensive study by the Vati-can’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints, including

panels of doctors and theologians.

May She Rest in Peace!

Roberta "Jean" Cook Micek, 77, died Nov. 3 after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jean was offered at St. Anthony Church, Nov. 6 with Fr. Hugo officiating. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to Wounded Warriors, Se-ton House, or a charity of the donor's choice in care of Bustard's Funeral Home. A card with your prayerful con-dolences may be sent to: George Micek & Micek Family, c/o Bustard's Funeral Home, PO Box 2176, Casper 82602.

Mystic Monk Coffee

The Carmelite monks near Clark, WY roast coffee beans and produce tea which they sell to generate reve-nue to pay for their new monastery which is being built 17 miles north-west of Meeteetse. Their coffee and tea is available for sale at the St. Anthony Gift Shop. These make wonderful gifts.

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CaYAC is a community of young adults (20’s, 30’s, + college) who seek to grow closer to Christ and his Church through friendship, prayer, information, and service. Joins us on Thursday nights at 6:00 PM at 1732 S. Elm St. You can also find us on Facebook or contact John Perry 307-253-8185, Tyler Waggenspack 225-328-8584. or Clareesa (Zook) King 307-247-1699.

RCIA Nov. 14th Why do I need the Church Knowing the Faith Nov. 21st NO CLASS

The Vineyard (Middle School Youth Group) St. Anthony’s Tri-Parish Sunday from 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Nov. 12th Group Nov. 19th Group Nov. 26th NO Vineyard High School Youth Group meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at the Parish Center(642 S Wolcott St). Nov. 15th Group Nov. 22nd NO Group Nov.29th Group

CCD & RCIC —Schedule for November

Nov. 12th 5th & 6th grade to greet at Mass Nov. 19th 4th grade to greet at Mass Nov. 26th NO CLASS

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER

We have classes on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:15am and ending at 10:45am. If Sunday morning does not fit into your schedule please sign up for our Wednesday Evening class beginning at 5:30 pm to 7:00pm. Nov. 12th Class Nov. 18th Retreat at SAS Tri-Parish Nov. 19th No Class Nov. 26th No Class

Silent Auction on a used Mastercraft saddle handcrafted by American Saddlery in the U.S.A. According to Lou Talbert, this saddle would be valued at $1,499.00 new, and $995.00 used. The biding is cur-rently at $600.00. The saddle was given to Fr. Hugo by seminarian John Trost, son

of Randy and Michelle Trost-Hall. In turn, the reve-nues from the auction will be donated to help St. An-thony Church reach its goal for the Living & Giving in Christ Ministry Appeal. To make a bid, call, or send, your bid to the Shepherd’s Staff at 266-2667, giving name, address, phone number, and bid in increments of $10.00. The auction ends, Jan. 21st. Tri-Parish Bridge Builders

The first meeting of the Tri-Parish Bridge Builders will be Thursdays 7pm, at the St. Anthony Parish Center. All people interested in Building a Bridge between the church and the LGBTQ community are encouraged to attend. The intent is to offer support and prayer for each other, emphasizing the universal need for respect, compassion and sensitivity. For information please call Tom and Mary Frances 307-577-7456.

The latest winner in the Knights of Columbus Council 9917 6th Annual -Week Raffle is #355512 - Marilyn Verci mak of Casper WY. Tickets for our 7th Annual Gun-A-Week Raffle are now on sale. Forms are available at www.kofc9917.org or contact one our Council 9917 members.

Congratulations to the following SAS mid-dle school students who earned honor roll achievements for the first quarter. Well done, Archangels!!! 2nd Honor Roll (3.0 – 3.49) Ella Bean, Allan Catellier, Riley Gross, Kolton Havens, Andrea Herrera, Brekken Hornecker, Emma Krueger, Monica Krueger, Jestine Petley, Payton Punteney, Elle Shaw, Serena Skaf, Jeremiah Washut 1st Honor Roll (3.5 – 3.79) Reagan Cubin, Mayoree Dresang, Alex Louria, Mary Martin, Sydney Mohr, Faith Scholtz, Aubrey Vondra, Madison Young, Jenelle Zimmerman Principal’s Honor Roll (3.8 – 3.99) Kelsey Anderson, Britton Butler, Sena Curry, Melissa Galles, Kaden Havens, Nolan Hornecker, Raelee Money, Tiana Stov-er, Thomas Sullivan, Aiden teDuits, Izabelle Zimmerman 4.0 Honor Roll Lauren DeGaugh, Rachel DeGaugh, Nicole Klosterman, Me-gan Ladenburger, Patrick McGrath, Georgia McNutt, Tru Newsome, Sam True, Brooklyn Youmans, Kaylee Youmans

St. Anthony School Service Project

As part of our Fall Service project, SAS students will be sponsoring a food drive to support The Holy Cross Food Bank. We will be collecting non-perishable food items until Friday, November 17th. If you would like to contribute to our service project, please bring your items to the school between 8:15 and 4:30 p.m.

MEXICAN DINNER NOV. 19TH

AFTER 5:15 PM MASS

Carne Asada tacos, chicken tacos,

rice, beans, salad & ice cream for

desert.

$8.00 for Adults

$6.00 for Children

$4.00 for Children 12 and under

BULLETIN NOTICES: Deadline for the bulletin is 12:00 pm on Monday. You may drop notices by the Shepherd’s Staff, mail them to 604 S.Center, or e-mail them to secre-tary@stanthonyscasper.org Thank you very much.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: (Anticipatory Mass) 5:15 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:15 pm Hispanic Mass: 1st Sunday of the month 2:30 pm Daily Mass: Mon—Fri 6:30 am Saturday 8:00 am Holy Day of Obligation Masses: 6:30 am & 5:15 pm Life-Care (Nursing Home): 1st Thurs of Month 2:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm Wed: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Sunday: 4:00 pm –5:00 pm

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By request

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Monday: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm

Tuesday: 12:00 am to 12:00 am

Wednesday: 12:00 am to 10:00 pm

Thursday: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please visit with a Priest or

Deacon at least six months prior to the marriage date.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Infant Baptism Prep Classes

are the 1st Monday of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

in the O’Reilly Hall. Baptisms are held on the 1st Saturday

of the month at 9:30 am, except during Lent.

HISPANIC BAUTISMO: Las clases son el primer lunes del

mes a las 7:00 pm en el centro pastoral, 642 S. Wolcott,

excepto durante la Cuaresma. Bautismos se celebran el

primer sábado del mes a las 9:30, except

o durante la Cuaresma.

QUINCEAÑERA: If you are planning on doing a

Quinceañera at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, please contact

the Shepherd’s Staff at 266-2667 during working hours.

FUNERAL: Every Catholic has the right to the special

grace of a Funeral Mass. If anyone would like to plan a fu-

neral, please call The Shepherd’s Staff @ 266-2667.

EVENING PRAYER WITH THE ROSARY: Monday through

Friday @ 5:30 pm in Church.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Meetings are 2nd and 4th Mon-

day of each month at 6:00 pm. Parish Center. Rick Young

at: 267-6868.

PARISH COUNCIL: Meets monthly, the 1st Friday each

month in the SHEPHERD’S STAFF.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: Meets quarterly.

PARISH COUNCIL, FINANCE COMMITTEE, & TRUSTEES:

Names are posted in the Vestibule of the Church.

PARISH STAFF Fr. Kevin Barrett, Pastor Office & Residence Fr. Hugo L. Blotsky Associate Pastor 266-2667 Deacon Dave Johnson, Pastoral Assoc. 266-2667 Deacon Michael Burke, Pastoral Assoc. 266-2667 LaVonne Carlson, Finance Administrator 103 Sheila Wiggins, Dir. Of Religious Ed. Office 105 Dia Boutté, Youth Minister Office 102 Jesus Saldivar, Hispanic Ministry Office 114 Trina Medina Parish Secretary Office 101 O’Reilly Hall Kitchen 113 Hospital & Nursing Home Chaplain Fr. Philip Vaske Email: pvaske@dioceseofcheyenne.org 262-3701 Prayer-line: Barbara Haigler 277-6977 Holy Cross Center: Joseph Haack 577-1041 Adoration: Ally Klosterman 259-1885 Adoration: Maria Antonovich 262-2003 St. Anthony’s School: Cyndy Novotny, Principal 234-2873 SHEPHERD’S STAFF OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Office closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

MASS INTENTIONS: Are you looking for special, one of a kind gift to give to a loved one? Come into the Shepherd’s Staff to schedule a Mass to be celebrated for your loved one!

Sat. 11-11-17 Pat Maria Mora Madsen + 5:15 pm Sun. 11-12-17 Donna Diesburg 8:00 am Sun. 11-12-17 John J. Pedry 11:00 am Sun. 11-12-17 St. Anthony’s Parishioners 5:15 pm Mon. 11-13-17 David Studer 6:30 am Tues. 11-14-17 Friedrich Family 6:30 am Wed. 11-15-17 Rene Stovier 6:30 am Thurs.11-16-17 Intention of Donors 6:30 am Fri. 11-17-17 Katie O’Keefe + 6:30 am Sat. 11-18-17 Pat Maria Mora Madsen + 8:00 am Sat. 11-18-17 Jamie Rupp & Family 5:15 pm Sun. 11-19-17 St. Anthnony’s Parishioners 8:00 am Sun. 11-19-17 Finn & Betty McCarthy 11:00 am Sun. 11-19-17 Kevin & Julie Murphy 5:15 pm

Readings for the Week of November 12, 2017 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175 Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 Lk 18:1-8 Saturday: Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6 Mt 14:22-33 Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5 1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Las lecturas de la semana del 12 de noviembre de 2017 Domingo: Sab 6, 12-16/Sal 63, 2-8/1 Tes 4, 13-18 o 4, 13-14 Mt 25, 1-13 Lunes: Sab 1, 1-7/Sal 139, 1-10/Lc 17, 1-6 Martes: Sab 2, 23—3, 9/Sal 34, 2-3. 16-19/Lc 17, 7-10 Miércoles: Sab 6, 1-11/Sal /Sal 82, 3-4. 6-7/Lc 17, 11-19 Jueves: Sab 7, 22—8, 1/Sal 119, 89-91. 130. 135. 175 Lc 17, 20-25 Viernes: Sab 13, 1-9/Sal 19, 2-5/Lc 17, 26-37 Sábado: Sab 18, 14-16; 19, 6-9/Sal 105, 2-3. 36-37. 42-43 Lc 18, 1-8 Sábado: Dedication: Hch 28, 11-16. 30-31/Sal 98, 1-6 Mt 14, 22-33 Domingo siguiente: Prov 31, 10-13. 19-20. 30-31/ Sal 128, 1-5/1 Tes 5, 1-6/Mt 25, 14-30 o 25, 14-15. 19-21

These are some of the creation urns available for pur-chase at the Shepherd's Staff. The urn with a crucifix is $75.00, and without the crucifix, $65.00.