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To be part of any parish means to be part of a true faith family. Central to our parish life is our celebration of the Eucharist. A mark of the vibrance of any parish is how we, as members of the body of Christ, feel nourished and sent. Nourished by the gift of the Eucharist, and strengthened by Christ to go out into the world to build up the Kingdom of God!
How well we do this is determined by our formation in our faith, our involvement in ministry and community, and how we share our faith with others.
For information on opportunities to grow in faith, serve in ministry and gather as a parish community, please check out the links and information below.
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Parish Community Events
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
After the evening Mass every Ash Wednesday, this event provides an opportunity to connect with each other and share the beginning of our Lenten journey.
This event is also intended as an important act of hospitality and encouragement to those who are visiting us for Ash Wednesday Mass. Simple meatless soup, bread, and water are provided by our parishioners. Donations are requested at each table as an act of Lenten Almsgiving and money collected is forwarded to Catholic Charities.
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Respect Life Sunday
Respect Life Sunday takes place every year on the first Sunday of October, which is also Respect Life Month. The Saint Anthony Respect Life Ministry in conjunction with the Saint Anthony Knights of Columbus Council 11651 lead a parish wide witness to our community respect for life. A Field of Crosses is erected for the duration of October in memory of all the lives lost to legal abortion.
After 10am Mass on Respect Life Sunday, parishioners are invited to gather on Marcum Road in front of the Field of Crosses for a life chain where we will stand in prayer and witness with Respect Life signs.
As Catholics, we support hte defense and protection of all human life from the moment of conception to natural death.
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Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Saint Anthony Knights of Columbus Council 11651 host Fish Fry Fridays throughout the year. Every Friday in Lent they have a Lenten Fish Fry (no Fish Fry on Good Friday), and they host additional Fish Fry nights once a month outside the Lenten Season. Be sure to check our Parish Calendar for information on the dates. -
Trunk-or-Treat
Each year on or near October 31st we have our annual Trunk-or-Treat event. This provides a safe and fun environment for children to partake in festivities. All parishioners are invited to join in the fun by decorating your car and passing out candy to kids from our parish and wider community. -
Blessing of Pets
Annually on the Feast of Saint Francis, Ocotber 4th, we invite parishioners with pets to take them to the Saint Anthony garden where they will receive a special blessing in honor of Saint Francis who had a great affinity for animals and nature.