St Anthony of Padua 

Catholic Church

About the Altar Society

Projects and Activities

• Pay for the Hosts and Wine for the parish
• Care of the Altar Linens – cleaning them and making new ones.
• Attend to the needs of the Altar and requests from the priest.
• The Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale – to raise money for projects.
• Host the RCIA, First Communion, Confirmation and other receptions as requested.  
• Responsible once a month for hosting the Donuts and Coffee after the 9:30 Sunday Mass.
• The Funeral Planning Guide – available in the Narthex of the church.
• Prayer Blanket Ministry – this ministry was started in 2014. 
• Rose to Mary Ministry – Personal devotions to our Blessed Mother Mary.
• Spiritual Bouquet Cards – available in the Narthex of the church.
• Young at Heart - Nursing Home Devotional in May of each year.
• Perpetual Prayers for the Sick - Recepients of the Prayer Blankets
• Correspondence – cards to the sick, births, sympathy etc.
• Baptismal cloths. 

 
The Officers of the Altar Society


President                              Virginia Wright                               268-0035
Vice President                      Becky Mitchell                               249-2459
Secretary/Reporter             Nancy Handing                            249-5226
Treasurer                              Rosie Barber                                  268-3454
Spiritual Moderator            Father Lawrence                           244-4128

 

The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work.  The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Praesidium.  The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual.

The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish.  Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.

Natalie Lucero, President - (806) 930-7005

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

Our Faith and Works Program is modeled after The Society of St. Vincent de Paul which was founded in Paris, France in 1833 by a 20-year old student, Frederic Ozanam. Challenged by the poverty he saw on the streets, and by his contemporaries who believed the Church no longer demonstrated an active faith in works of charity, Frederic organized the first “Conference of Charity” to help the poor of all religions created by the industrial revolution, as well as create an avenue that assisted people to express their faith and grow spiritually through acts of charity.

Today, it is an international organization of lay Catholic women and men with more than 1,000,000 members in 142 countries, and a mission to “seek and find the forgotten, the suffering or the deprived.” Current and past activities of Faith and Works include providing groceries, school supplies, fans, air conditioners, hats, blankets, coats and gloves to those in need.

Ronnie & Donna Brorman – (806) 377-6255

The funeral ministry offers an opportunity for family and friends to share a meal and gather together following the funeral of a loved one. The funeral ministry is a volunteer group responsible for the preparation and serving of a funeral luncheon for the families of a deceased parishioner. This service is available to the families of parishioners at no charge. Donations and occasional fundraisers, are held to raise funds to support this ministry.

Steve and Regina Brorman 806-244-3456

If you wish to consider any of these ministries, please contact:
The Parish Office at (806) 244-4128.
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Altar Servers

This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.  Call the church office to 
sign up.   Phone # 244-4128

Este ministerio brinda a los miembros de la parroquia una verdadera oportunidad de funcionar como ministros laicos asistiendo con reverencia al celebrante y / o diácono durante la Misa dominical y en liturgias especiales durante todo el año. Llame a la oficina de la iglesia para
inscribirse. Teléfono # 244-4128

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond.  Call the church office to 
sign up.   Phone # 244-4128

Los lectores proclaman la Palabra de Dios de manera clara y comprensible para que todos los que escuchen puedan responder. Llame a la oficina de la iglesia para
inscribirse. Teléfono # 244-4128

Musicians / Choir

The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, and funerals.  Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.  Call the church office to sign up.   Phone # 244-4128

El Ministerio de Música ofrece música durante las misas de fin de semana, días santos, bodas, funerales.  Se invita a los feligreses a compartir sus talentos musicales con el resto de la congregación a través de este ministerio. Llame a la oficina de la iglesia para registrarse. Teléfono # 244-4128
 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers.  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church. They also may assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass.  Call the church office to 
sign up.   Phone # 244-4128

A estos laicos a veces se les llama Ministros Eucarísticos. Los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión sirven llevando la comunión a los feligreses que residen en hogares de ancianos, instalaciones de vida asistida o en sus propios hogares y no pueden ir a la iglesia. También pueden ayudar al sacerdote a distribuir la Eucaristía en la Misa. Llame a la oficina de la iglesia para inscribirse. Teléfono # 244-4128

Ushers

These ministers are sometimes referred to as Greeters. Being a welcoming community is very important to us. Ushers are the first face of the parish. They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.  Call the church office to 
sign up.   Phone # 244-4128

Sacristans

Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.

LLENOS DE AMOR
Llenos De Amor es un programa basado en la oración y las Escrituras. Los miembros se reúnen semanalmente para reflexionar y discutir las lecturas bíblicas dominicales. Son conducidos a un conocimiento personal de Jesús y para ser transformados a la imagen y semejanza misma de Jesucristo. Comuníquese con Pepe Quevedo al 806-268-2902 para obtener más información.

Llenos De Amor is a program based on prayer and the Scriptures. Members meet weekly to reflect and discuss the Sunday Bible readings. They are led to a personal knowledge of Jesus and to be transformed into the very image and likeness of Jesus Christ. Contact Pepe Quevedo at 806-268-2902 for more information.


CORO
El coro parroquial español es un apostolado, donde los cantos de la misa son oraciones convertidas en música. Nuestras voces se elevan acompañadas de la comunidad en nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas. Comuníquese con Carla Plascencia al 806-884-9099 para obtener más información.

Coro is the Spanish parish choir is an apostolate, where the songs of the mass are prayers turned into music. Our voices are raised accompanied by the community in our liturgical celebrations. Contact Carla Plascencia at 806-884-9099 for more information.

CURSILLO / ULTREYA
El ministerio de Ultreya / Cursillo está destinado a expandir su vida de oración y fomentar el crecimiento espiritual continuo que aumentará su conocimiento sobre las escrituras y la fe católica. También lo equipará para difundir la Palabra de Dios en su vida diaria de una manera muy natural. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Ana Gonzales al 806-333-3139 para obtener más información.

Ultreya / Cursillo ministry is intended to expand your prayer life and foster ongoing spiritual growth that will increase your knowledge of scripture and the Catholic faith. It will also equip you to spread the Word of God in your daily life in a very natural way. For more information, contact Ana Gonzales at 806-333-3139 for more information.

CENACULO
Es un momento de misericordia, un momento de amor y un momento de perdón. Un grupo dedicado a llevar el mensaje de misericordia a través de la Divina Misericordia. Comuníquese con Azucena Varela al 806-333-3631 para obtener más información.

Cenaculo is a moment of mercy, a moment of love and a moment of forgiveness. A group dedicated to carrying the message of mercy through Divine Mercy. Contact Azucena Varela at 806-333-3631 for more information.

FIESTA
La Fiesta es la recaudación de fondos anual más grande para la educación religiosa de la parroquia católica de San Antonio.  El maravilloso evento comunitario lleno de diversión ofrece actividades para toda la familia que incluyen rifas, carnaval, bingo, entretenimiento en vivo, un patio de comidas y mucho más. Comuníquese con Mario y Maria Anaya al 806-884-9983 para obtener más información.

The St. Anthony Fiesta is the largest annual fundraiser for St. Anthony's Catholic Parish Religious Education.  the wonderful fun-filled community event offers activities for the entire family such as raffles, carnival, bingo, live entertainment, a food court and so much more.  Contact Mario & Maria Anaya at 806-884-9983 for more information.