D IO C ESE OF FRESNO

Conference Registration

NON PROFIT ORG.

PERMIT NO. 398

24th Annual

U.S. POSTAGE

FRESNO, CA
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center

PAID
2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, California 93721 Marian Eucharistic
SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2017 C on fe r e n c e
Sponsored by The Holy Cross Ministries in conjunction with other San Joaquin Valley Ministries Fresno, C alifornia
REGISTER & MAIL TODAY BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW:

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ADMISSION FEES: GENERAL INFORMATION:

for
Pre-registration rates before Sept. 10th are listed below.
After Sept. 10th: See General Information to the right. Conference Registration:
Pre-registration form must be mailed by Sept. 1, 2017 to
Single Adult
______ x $ 50 = $___________ ensure your admittance. A large attendance is expected
Married Couple ______ x $095 = $___________
so register early! After Sept. 10th: Registration at the
Teens
______ x $ 25 = $___________ door will be $10 more per Single Adult, $15 more per
(Includes Pizza Lunch) Married Couple and $10 more per Family.
Family
______ x $150 = $___________ Family Registrations: All teens must be between
Add Teen Lunch ______ x $ 6 = $___________ 12 and 17 years. Sorry, no day care is available.
Religious Orders
No Charge Special Needs: Limited seating in designated area.
Check box for accommodations. Wheel Chair
Total Admission: ______ x $65 = $___________
One companion is permitted with handicapped

HOLY CROSS MINISTRIES

Donation for needy to attend:* $___________
person. Both the handicapped person and
TOTAL ENCLOSED: $___________ companion must be identified on form.

Diocese of Fresno
Please contact Holy Cross Ministries if you need

4460 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 522

*Your donation to help someone attend is tax deductible.
financial help to attend.
payment information: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno
Convention Center Registration: Attendees
may reserve rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Mail Payment to: at a special rate of $139+tax per night by calling 559-

Fresno, CA 93722
Holy Cross Ministries 268-1000. Mention Marian Eucharistic Conference at
4460 W. Shaw, Suite 522 the time of reservation to receive your discounted rate.
Luke 24: 13-35
Fresno, CA 93722 For more information please call:
Checks are accepted, no credit cards Christy Villas (559) 824-0732; Adult Registration SEPTEMBER 23 -24, 2017
Kathleen Lucas (559) 269-0935; Youth Registration
saturday & sunday
Visit website: www.holycrossministries.net
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CO N F E R E N C E
S P E AK E RS
bishop armando X. ochoa
Pope Benedict XVI named Bishop Armando X.
Ochoa of El Paso, Texas, as Bishop of Fresno,
California following Bishop John Steinbocks
death. Born in California he studied at St. Johns
Seminary in Camarillo, CA, and ordained a
priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1970.
Bishop Ochoa served several Los Angeles parishes and named
Auxiliary Bishop of LA in 1986, and Bishop of El Paso in 1996.
Msgr. Patrick McCormick
Monsignor Patrick McCormick, V.F, is Pastor
of Holy Spirits Parish, Fresno, California and
Chaplain to Holy Cross Ministries. Ordained
a priest in 1975 at the Vatican by Pope Paul VI
he has since served at many parishes before
coming to the Holy Spirit Church in Fresno.
Msgr. McCormick is Master of Ceremony at numerous events
and an accomplished pianist and organist.
Fr. Stan Fortuna
Fr. Stan Fortuna has been playing music since
the 2nd grade that continued into early adult-
hood. During that time he began hearing his
true calling in life and was ordained a Catholic
priest. Fr. Fortuna preaches internationally
using his gift of music to reach deep into the
hearts and souls of both the young and old.
deacon edward valdez
Deacon Ed Valdez was ordained as Deacon in
2003 with the Diocese of Fresno and is currently
serving at St. Anthony of Padua. He is active in
various church ministries dealing with the sick,
the poor and the needy, with an emphasis on
Bible studies and marriage preparation classes.
CO N F E R E N C E
SC H E D U L E O F E V E N TS
S P E AK E RS
ADULT YOUTH
TIME EVENT TIME EVENT
FR. BILL CASEY
Fr. Bill Casey is a native of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and a 1979 graduate of Temple
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 University. After graduating from college, he
7:30 am- Registration All Day 8:00 am- Registration All Day served as an officer in the U.S. Army. Upon
8:00 am-8:30 am Music, Crowning of Blessed Mothers Statue 9:00 am-9:30 am Rick and Gerardo Valdez leaving the Army, he entered the Congregation
of the Fathers of Mercy. He studied Philosophy
8:30 am-9:00 am RosaryLed by Deacon Paul, Sally and Kevin 9:30 am-10:00 am Fr. Jose Robles Sanchez at Christendom College and Theology at Holy Apostles Seminary
9:00 am-9:15 am Seventh Heaven Music Ministry 10:00 am-10:15 am Rick and Gerardo Valdez and was ordained to the priesthood in 1991. From 1997-2009,
9:15 am-10:00 am Msgr. Patrick McCormick 10:15 am-10:45 am Fr. Stan Fortuna Fr. Casey served as the Superior General of the Congregation. He
10:00 am-10:15 am Seventh Heaven Music Ministry 10:45 am-11:00 am Break attributes his call to the priesthood to the Mercy of God, his love
10:15 am-11:00 am
11:00 am-11:15 am
Fr. Jose Robles Sanchez
Seventh Heaven Music Ministry
11:00 am-12:00 pm eXaLT/Holy HrFr. Stan Fortuna
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch
for the study of Sacred Scripture, and his strong devotion to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Fr. Casey
11:15 am-12:15 pm Bishop Armando X. Ochoa 1:00 pm-1:15 pm Rick and Gerardo Valdez is a nationally renowned speaker and a frequent guest on EWTN.
12:15 pm-12:30 pm AngelusValerie Valdez 1:15 pm-2:00 pm Fr. Jose Robles Sanchez
12:30 pm-2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm-2:15 pm Rick and Gerardo Valdez
fr. jose robles sanchez
2:00 pm-2:30 pm Seventh Heaven Music Ministry 2:15 pm-3:00 pm Fr. Stan Fortuna Father Jos Robles-Snchez is the pastor of St.
2:30 pm-3:15 pm Fr. Bill Casey 3:00 pm-3:15 pm Chaplet of Mercy Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Alexandria,
3:15 pm-3:30 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:15 pm-4:30 pm MassFr. Jose Robles Sanchez Louisiana. When he works with young people,
he loves to provide opportunities for them to
3:30 pm-3:45 pm Seventh Heaven Music Ministry *Schedule subject to change
find a true and constant life in the Eucharist.
3:45 pm-4:30 pm Fr. Stan Fortuna The Eucharist is the center of life for the Church
4:30 pm-6:30 pm Dinner
and absolutely must be the center of life for the youth. He loves
6:30 pm-7:00 pm Angelus, Praise & Worship, Mass Preparation
7:00 pm-7:15 pm AcknowledgementBen & Christy Villas Mark Your Calendar challenging young people to have a better commitment with Christ
and the Church, as this will help them live their call to holiness in
7:15 pm- Mass/HealingFr. Charles Lueras, Celebrant EVERY FRIDAY except holidays
their own culture and their own life.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 ROSARY AND CHAPLET OF MERCY 6:45 P.M.
FR. CHARLES LUERAS
8:30 am-9:00 am Seventh Heaven Music Ministry CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP BEGINS 7:30 P.M.
Fr. Charles Lueras, C.R.I.C. was ordained to the
9:00 am-9:30 am Rosary ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA - FRESNO ROOM 23
Priesthood in 1981 and is now current admin-
9:30 am-9:45 am Seventh Heaven Music Ministry
AUGUST 11-13, 2017 istrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
9:45 am-10:30 am Fr. Bill Casey in Santa Paula, California. As a member of the
10:30 am-10.45 am Seventh Heaven Music Ministry ANNUAL HEALING RETREAT Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception,
ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER, THREE RIVERS
10:45 am-11:45 am Fr. Jose Robles Sanchez Fr. Lueras shares in the community of priests
RETREAT MASTER: FR. JAMES BLOUNT, S.O.L.T. and brothers dedicated to the common life, liturgical prayer and
11:45 am-12:00 pm Angelus
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch $200/person double occupancy pastoral ministry. His schedule includes being guest speaker at
parishes throughout the Los Angeles Archdiocese and the SCRC
1:00 pm-1:30 pm Seventh Heaven Music Ministry SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 8, 2017 Convention. In addition he has written numerous books inspiring
1:30 pm-2:15pm Fr. Bill Casey SCANDINAVIA, ST. PETERSBURG CRUISE/TOUR our Christian life with hope and healing. Conferences and seminars
2:15 pm-2:30 pm Seventh Heaven Music Ministry led by Fr. Lueras, focus on yielding to the Holy Spirits empower-
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: MSGR. PAT McCORMICK
2:30 pm-3:30 pm Fr. Charles Lueras cabin varies: 1A-$3,199, ID-$3,169, OC-$3,579, OA-$3,649,
ing grace. Father, as well, is a talented guitarist and vocalist.
3:30 pm-4:00 pm Break BD-$3,879, BA-$3,899/person dbl occup.ancy
4:00 pm-5:30 pm MassFr. Stan Fortuna
*Schedule subject to change DECEMBER 8-10, 2017
ADVENT RETREAT
nourish your spirit
ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER, THREE RIVERS From the opening Mass on
RETREAT MASTER: TO BE ANNOUNCED saturday through the final Mass on
Exciting speakers and musicians
$200/person double occupancy
gather to share with you Sunday, this two-day event will
and to celebrate Gods grace FOR MORE INFORMATION catch your heart on fire!
CALL CHRISTY (559) 824-0732, (559) 271-1246