WELCOME TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH

WE ARE GLAD YOU COULD JOIN US!

644 South Center Street Casper WY 82601 Phone: 307-266-2666

Fax: 307-266-4127 Website: www.stanthonyscasper.org

Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com

March 22nd, 2020

4th Sunday of Lent Cycle A

Shepherd’s Staff Office Hours

Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Friday 9:00am to Noon

Closed for Lunch Daily Noon to 1:00

Living And Giving In Christ: March 17th 2020

Goal Pledged To Date Paid To Date Participation $80,203.00 $64,717.00 $63,207.00 23%

PLEDGED SHORTFALL: $15,486.00

“’Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ He answered and said, ‘Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?’ ‘You have seen Him, and the One speaking with you, is He.’ He said, ‘I do believe, Lord’ and he worshiped Him.’”(Jn 9:35-38) This is Laetare “Let us rejoice” Sunday! What an encouragement as this is also the first weekend when we cannot celebrate the Eucharist publically as we join in faith and solidarity to ensure that the COVID - 19 virus doesn’t spread widely through our community. We are called to make the journey of the man born blind and discover who Jesus is anew! He is the light of the world. It is by Him that we see all things in their proper light and are given insight into the saving mysteries of God. COVID - 19 will not prevent those who seek to encounter Jesus this day and especially this Easter! We are able to rejoice because we can see Jesus, the light of the world, shining in the darkness! God is doing some great work right now and in it we can rejoice! That does not mean the days unto Easter and beyond will be easy. The man born blind was ridiculed by the religious leaders of his day and was thrown out by the Pharisees! We can identify with his experience of great adversity but he persevered because of the personal encounter that he had with Jesus and the healing that Jesus gave him. Jesus is asking each of us the same question, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” Our “yes” will yield great reward! Find a way to worship Him today with your family if possible or own your own or with someone else. Reflecting over today’s gospel and the gospels for each day and share how those messages can be lived each day. Know of my prayers during this difficult time. Please keep the bishop, myself, and all the priests in your prayers!

Weekend Mass Collections for March 14th & March 15th 2020

$4,841.46

Please remember St. Anthony of Padua Parish In your estate planning and Thank You for your continued support of

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Fr. Ray Rodriguez – pastor Fr. Philip Vaske - Parochial Vicar/Hospital Chaplain

Dave Johnson – deacon

Readings for the week of March 22, 2020 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a and 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/Jn 7:40-53 Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

In an attempt to reduce the spread of vi-ruses and bacteria during this season of increased transmission of COVID - 19 ,

please be aware that there will be no Masses until April 5th or until further

notice. At this time, Church building will remain open from 6:00am to 9:00pm for

private prayer - No more than 10 persons should be in the Church.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH HAPPENINGS

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St. Anthony’s Church-Casper, WY

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

We publish the banns of marriage for the

following:

Elizabeth Ashley Sunderman

&

Jackson Kenmore Eskew

Please inform the Pastor if you know of any just and valid

reason why this couple may not be l awfully join

together in Holy Matrimony. Kindly keep them in prayer.

St. Anthony of Padua CCD, RCIC & Confirmation classes have

been POSTPONED until further notice.

We are in need of Adorers for Monday 2pm - 3pm, Wednesday 2am - 3am. We also have

a shared hour in need of a prayer partner Wednesday 3pm - 4pm. If you are interested

please call Ally at 259-1885, Maria at 262-2003 or the Shepherd’s Staff Office at

266-2666.

WELCOME TO THE LITURGY CORNER!

What are the 4 Purposes of the Gathering Song?

Let's look at the General Instruction of the Roman Missal to learn more...

47. When the people are gathered, and as the Priest enters with the Deacon and ministers, the Entrance Chant begins. Its purpose is to open the celebration, foster the unity of those who have been gathered, introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical time or festivity,

and accompany the procession of the Priest and ministers.

RCIA classes take place at the

Parish Center, 642 S. Wolcott St.

Every Tuesday from 7pm to 8:30pm.

For more information call

Sheila at 307-266-2666.

TO CALL EACH BY NAME

If you participated in our online directory, you can access it by going to our website stanthonyscasper.org click on Parish

Directory and then view the photos so you can put a face with a name. You can also download the Instant Church Directory app and view it from there. If you would like a printed copy, please

inform Gloria or Ally by 3.25.

Didn’t make the deadline? That’s okay. We can upload your photo at any time. It’s the beauty of online! Email a picture to

secretary@stanthonyscasper.org or aklosterman@bresnan.net . Include the following: names of

family members and any information you want to be published - physical address, phone numbers, email addresses.

ST. ANTHONY TRI-PARISH ADORER

There’s a need for an adorer for the hour of 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Mondays at St. Antho-ny’s Tri-Parish School. Please contact Dona-

tella at 307-337-8879 or the school office.

Historical Corner

Did you know…...The bell in the bell tower was donated by the Knights of

Columbus. It is dedicated in honor of St. John the Evangelist. The bell weighs 3,000 pounds, and was installed in the

Church on June 1, 1920.

Due to the spread of COVID-19,

Confessions will be available by

appointment ONLY. Please call the

Shepherd’s Staff office at 266-2666.

DIOCESAN WIDE EVENTS

WYOMING WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE EN-

COUNTER

Grow deeper in love with our Lord and your

spouse. Join us for a World Wide Marriage Encounter

weekend in Rock Springs, April 17-19, 2020. For more

information and to apply visit www.wwme.org or call Dan

& Clare Dooley 406-697-3275.

Beginning Experience of Wyoming

Casper March 27th

– 29th

2020 has been POSTPONED and will be reschedule . For more information please

contact Diane at 307.262.4142, or Pauletta at 307.267.6375

Why have you waited so long to pray?

If you check 1 Timothy 2:2-4 you find PRAYER is first on the list of priorities in a church. We petition and intercede so we can continue to live godly and tranquil lives, and have many opportunities to tell

what God is doing. Prayer makes a difference in God achieving His purpose in our world.

Would you like to join St. Anthony’s “PRAYER LINE” of constantly praying people? Please call Barbara at

307-277-6977.

Central Wyoming Rescue Mission

Knights of Columbus #1563 is asking St.

Anthony’s parishioners for your help during Lent. The Knights

have undertaken an effort to support the Central Wyoming Rescue

Mission, which cares for the homeless in our community. The

Rescue Mission is in need of the following new items: winter

coats, warm gloves and hats, boots, warm socks, all sizes of

underwear for men and women, toilet paper, small bottles of

shampoo, shower shoes, Kleenex, laundry pods, women’s

sanitary products, phone cards, beef jerky, and trail mix. Monetary

donations to purchase bus tokens will also be appreciated (checks

should be made out to Knights of Columbus #1563). Please bring

donations, including monetary gifts, to O’Reilly Hall at any Mass

the weekend of April 18th and 19th. The Knights will deliver the

contributions to the Rescue Mission during Holy Week.

Please contact Grand Knight Norm Long at 307-333-3589 with

questions. Thank you for supporting the homeless this Lenten

season, and may God Bless you! “Amen, I say to you, whatever

you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.

” Matthew 25:40

SAVEONE RECOVERY GROUP

SaveOne Recovery Group for Women who have experienced abortion class that was due to begin March 24 has been

POSTPONED and will be rescheduled. For more information contact Terry at True Care Women’s Resource Center (473-2275),

Judy at (307) 251-5644 or visit saveone.org.

4TH ANNUAL HYMN SING FOR LIFE Due to health concerns, Highland Park Community Church has CANCELLED all activities and events in their facility for

the next 2 weeks, so the Hymn Sing on March 29 is cancelled.

Website/Social Media Assistant The Diocese of Cheyenne has an opening for a Website/Social Media Assistant position. Under the direction of the Director of Communications, develop and maintain the Diocese of Chey-enne main Website and publish information using web-based

software tools; assist other diocesan staff members in maintain-ing their Webpages as needed; post messages consistent with Diocese of Cheyenne policies, goals, and guidelines to social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Some consideration to qualified candidates who reside outside of Cheyenne will be given.

Finance Specialist II The Diocese of Cheyenne has an opening for a Finance Spe-cialist II position. The Finance Specialist II performs cash re-ceipts, receivable, payroll, fixed assets and investments. Pre-

pares and posts journal entries and insures a balanced general ledger with all other supporting systems. Assists Chief Financial

Officer with the annual audit for the Diocese.

Assistant Director of Pastoral Formation The Diocese of Cheyenne has an opening for an Assistant Di-rector of Pastoral Formation. This position collaborates closely with the Director of Pastoral Formation to coordinate youth min-istries through retreats, diocesan trips, and inclusion of adult and youth leaders in decision-making processes. Some considera-tion to highly qualified candidates who reside outside of Chey-

enne will be given.

~ APPLICATION PROCESS ~ Submit an Application, Letter of Interest and a Resume by mail, e-mail, or in-person by April 12, 2020 for any of the openings to: Tammy Skala, Human Resource Director, Diocese of Chey-enne, 2121 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, tska-la@dioceseofcheyenne.org. Tel.: 307-638-1530.

THE ORDINATION The Ordination to the Diaconate of

Linh Vu, which was scheduled for April 1, 2020, has been postponed. It will be

celebrated soon after the health crisis of COVID-19 has run its course.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please visit with a Priest 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. Please visit with a Priest for Baptism prepara-

tions, except during Lent.

QUINCEAÑERA: If you are planning on doing a Quiceañera

at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, please contact the Shepherd’s

Staff at 266-2666.

FUNERAL: Every Catholic has the right to the special grace of

a Funeral Mass. If anyone would like to plan a funeral, please

call The Shepherd’s Staff @ 266

EVENING PRAYER WITH THE ROSARY: Monday through

Friday @ 5:30 pm in Church.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Are you looking for a special, one of a kind gift to give to a

loved one? Come into the Shepherd’s Staff Office and

schedule a Mass to be celebrated

for your loved ones!

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Ray Rodriguez Pastor Office 104

Fr. Philip Vaske Parochial Vicar/ Hospital Chaplain Office 106

Email: chaplain@stanthonyscasper.org 262-3701

Dave Johnson Deacon Office 101

Isaac Gaddis Youth Ministry Office 120

Michael Jose

Ortiz-Gutierrez

Youth Ministry Office 120

Gloria Gudino Parish Administrative Assistant Office 101

LaVonne Carlson Finance Administrator Office 103

Sheila Wiggins Religious Ed. Coordinator Office 105

Clareesa King Liturgy Director Office 102

Sr. Josefina G.

Ayala

Sr. Alexandra A.

Garcia

Sr. Imelda M. Her-

nandez

The Sisters of St. Anthony’s Office 126

Office 125

Office 127

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday 7:00 am—12:00 am (Tuesday)

Tuesday 12:00 am– 12:00 am (Wednesday)

Wednes- 12:00 am— 9:00 pm

Thursday 7:00 am—11:00 pm

Friday 7:00 am—5:00 pm

By request ANOINTING OF THE SICK:

Sat. 3-21 Gregory Martinez +

Sat. 3-21 David McNicoll +

Sun. 3-22 Janet Jozwik

Sun. 3-22 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Sun. 3-22 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Mon. 3-23 Nyla Gena Kellar +

Mon. 3-23 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Tue. 3-24 Gregory Martinez +

Tue. 3-24 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Tue. 3-24 Hispanic Community

Wed. 3-25 Fr. Demetrio Penazoza

Wed. 3-25 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Thurs. 3-26 David McNicoll +

Thurs. 3-26 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Fri. 3-27 Beth Geis +

Fri. 3-27 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Sat. 3-28 Matthew Keating

Sat. 3-28 Msgr. James O’Neill +

Sun. 3-29 Janet Jozwik +

Sun. 3-29 St. Anthony’s Parishioners

Sun. 3-29 Dick Sedar +

Jesus Saldivar Hispanic Ministry Office 101

Barbara Haigler Prayer Line 277- 6977

Joseph Haack Holy Cross Center 577-1041

Ally Klosterman Adoration 259 -1885

Maria Antonovich Adoration 262-2003

Cyndy Novotny Principal, St. Anthony’s School 234-2873

MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE OFFERED AT PRIVATE MASS,

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.