Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
 
Our parish of Saint Anthony Claret is a Spiritual Home for All who seek to encounter the Lord of Hope. We strive to serve with the heart of Christ: celebrating the Sacraments, forming disciples, serving those in need, and building up the Kingdom of God.  I would like to thank each one of you for your dedicated service and its profound impact on our parish family and the lives of those in our community.  I am humbled by your generosity and faithfulness.
 
Since our last stewardship initiative, “Building Upon 70 Years of Hope”, here are just a few concrete ways your sacrificial gifts have changed lives.  

• We have beautifully transformed the Vestibule area with the installation of 100 devotional candles to illuminate the newly built Shrines of St. Anthony Claret and Our Lady of Guadalupe, creating a more prayerful and welcoming space for all who enter the church.
• We have engaged professional musicians to elevate the quality and reverence of our liturgical celebrations.
• We welcomed 177 new families.  
• We baptized 93 children.
• We celebrated 13 weddings.  
• 24 students received their Sacraments through the OCIA program.  
• 225 students received the Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation.

Our theme for this year, “A House of Prayer for All Peoples” (Isaiah 56:7), is a reminder of our baptismal call to love and serve All peoples as Jesus did.  When we unite in support of our parish with joyful and grateful hearts, we build a community rooted in faith, immersed in God’s love, and dedicated in service.  I invite you to prayerfully discern how you are called to serve with the heart of Christ by renewing your commitment to financially support our parish on Commitment Weekend: October 11, 2026.
 
God has blessed our parish in many ways which has allowed us to continue to build our vibrant Eucharistic community and provide a place of solace for all those on their journey of faith.
 
Your Servant-Leader,
Fr. Bill Cao, Pastor