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Proclaim the Good News
The Diocese of Fresno's Weekly Newsletter, published every Monday morning.
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Story Time and Sing-A-Long on the Eucharist with Bishop Brennan
Bishop Brennan will be holding a Story Time and Sing-A-Long on the Eucharist inspired by his first Pastoral Letter I am Not Worthy!
We encourage families to join us on Monday, August 12, 2024 at St. Anne's Chapel at the Diocese of Fresno's Pastoral Center beginning at 4:00pm. This event is for children ages 2-7 and their parent/caretaker.
RSVP is required. Please register to secure your attendance and access to the Pastoral Center.
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Bishop Brennan meets with the Fresno Police Department!
Bishop Brennan had the honor of visiting with Fresno's Interim Police Chief, Mindy Casto, and her community engagement staff on Wednesday, July 31st.
During the visit, they discussed community collaboration initiatives and they prayed for the hardworking men and women who keep our communities safe. We ask the faithful to join us in prayer for safety, unity and collaboration as we work together for one common goal: a safe and peaceful community.
Thank you, Fresno PD, for the warm welcome!
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Back to School Blessings
from Bishop Brennan!
Bishop Brennan celebrated the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Backpacks and Mass at Holy Spirit Church to kick-off the new school year!
We wish all students throughout the diocese a great start to the new school year!
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Bishop Brennan wishes his Diocesan staff a Happy Birthday | |
Vicariate of Merced-Mariposa's Eucharistic Revival Event
The Vicariate of Merced-Mariposa invites you to their Eucharistic Revival Event with speaker, Fr. Donald Calloway and Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan!
Join them on Saturday, September 7th at the Merced Fairgrounds from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tickets are $20.00 per person and a lunch plate is available to purchase for $15.00. Tickets will be sold at the following parishes:
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- Sacred Heart, Merced
- St. Patrick's, Merced
- Sacred Heart, Planada
- St. Anthony, Atwater
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- Holy Rosary, Hilmar
- St. Joseph, Los Banos
- Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, Livingston
- Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine
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Vacation Bible Camp: Caring for God's Creation
St. Anthony Mary Claret, Fresno
At St. Anthony Mary Claret's Vacation Bible Camp, 63 children and teens focused on our role as caretakers of God’s creation through scripture and "Reuse, Reduce and Recycle."
Each day, all participants and volunteers attended a biblical teaching that was followed up with a craft, exercise and snack which avoided creating more garbage or minimally reusing items we would normally dispose of with one time use.
Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors and parents who made this week possible!
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Courtesy of Martha Rodriguez-Torres, St. Anthony Claret, Fresno | |
St. Patrick's Community Raffle
St. Patrick's Parish, Merced
It's time for St. Patrick's Community Raffle once again!
Tickets will be available to purchase online for $10 each or a book of 12 for $100.
All proceeds will go to St. Patrick's and Our Lady of Mercy in Merced to support the day to day operations of the Parish such as electric, gas, staff and water! The goal this year is to raise $18,000 or more!
The tickets are available to anyone who would like to purchase! Winners will be notified the evening of September 22, 2024.
Some prizes include:
- 3 night VI Resort stay
- 75" Samsung TV
- $500 Cash
- Kids Ride on Jeep
- Air fryer
- Gift cards
- Garden statue and more!
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Take a look at some of the prizes! | |
Courtesy of Rosemarie Pierce, Administrative Assistant, St. Patrick's Church, Merced | |
Vacation Bible School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Clovis
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Clovis recently concluded their scuba themed Vacation Bible School.
The children explored bible stories, engaged in fun activities and sang uplifting songs. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers, supportive parents and enthusiastic participants who made this event such a memorable experience.
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Courtesy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Clovis
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Concert and Holy Hour
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Corcoran
You're invited to a concert and testimony from Catholic singer, Ge'La and Holy Hour with Fr. Juan Carlos at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Corcoran on Wednesday, August 14th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm!
Tickets are $20.00 per person and are available to purchase at the Parish office. All proceeds will go to Our Lady of Lourdes Church!
| Courtesy of Yulissa Gonzalez, Parish Office Manager, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Corcoran | |
The Diocese of Fresno's Annual Self-Care Retreat
There's still time to register!
Join us at the Annual Self-Care Retreat from August 16th to the 18th at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers to reflect on scripture.
At our Self-Care Retreats, we not only offer specific sessions, topics and activities we feel are essential in nourishing our spirituality but we also offer those seeking it an opportunity to recharge their batteries.
The theme of this year’s retreat will be “Self-Care like Jesus” in which we will explore the various ways in which Jesus teaches us to nourish and strengthen ourselves through moments of prayer, spiritual nourishment and silence. We will have moments of session talks, reflection, prayer, celebration of the liturgy and many other opportunities for those that join us at our annual Self-Care Retreat.
Article by Roman Flores, Catechetical Coordinator, Office of Formation and Evangelization
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*A Note to our Parishes: Do you have a Parish Event you would like to promote? Send over your event flyer to smejia@dioceseoffresno.org and we'll include it in the event section on our newsletter and website! |
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Contact Samantha Mejia, Promotion & Marketing Specialist at smejia@dioceseoffresno.org
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MISSION STATEMENT / DECLARACIÓN DE LA MISIÓN
"As God's beloved people we are called in and through the Spirit to live in unity and love and to proclaim the
Good News of Jesus, especially amongst the poor and marginal of our society."
“Como pueblo amado de Dios estamos llamados en y a través del Espíritu Santo a vivir en unidad y amor, y para anunciar la Buena Nueva de Jesús, especialmente entre los pobres y los marginados de nuestra sociedad.”
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