Author Description

Father Tony Pereira (AKA - Father Tony Peters -) has been a priest since June 5th 1982. His books range from 3 spiritual books in response to the needs for his parish ministry and 5 joke books in response to his need to make people laugh. Father Tony says that his books of humor are to lift the human soul in times of darkness, bring calm in times of confusion and inspire in times of challenges. Humor can keep the good times going. There is no better, faster or more effective way to reach out to people than by the adroit use of humor. So Father Tony has written five joke books with the title: OH! FOR HEAVEN'S SAKES. When asked the question about the title of the joke books, he jokes "Because every time I tell a joke people say "OH! FOR HEAVEN'S SAKES!" With his sense of humor he felt it was appropriate to make fun of his own jokes! After all if one can't take a joke, why write a joke book? The reasons for the three spiritual books are self-evident. We need to be comforted in times of grief and loss - COMFORT THOSE WHO GRIEVE. We need help in belief and prayer - LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Lent is a journey of the human soul in times of suffering. This is the time to WALK WITH JESUS THROUGH LENT. His 17 musical CDs, CELEBATE FAITH covering the themes of birth, suffering, death and resurrection are songs in English and Spanish. He has worked in parishes, youth works, retreats for adults and youth, Charismatic Prayer groups, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Homeless care force, Sacred heart Community Services, Martha's Kitchen, Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls clubs. His dedicated work has earned him several outstanding awards such as: Best Young person of East L.A. 1985 by the East LA JAYCEES The SALESIAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB received BEST YOUTH PROGRAM OF LOS ANGELES by the UNITED WAY He was voted Best Minister BY THE LOS GATOS/SARATOGA TIMES in 1998. ST. MARY Church was voted BEST CHURCH OF LOS GATOS/SARATOGA in 1998.