Explore Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and all sacraments at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX. Programs for all ages. Sacraments Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life. - CCC 1210 Please note: Preparation for the sacraments looks different for each age group. See below for more information on the different programs. Baptism - Infant 0-6 years old "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 More Information Baptism - Youth 7-18 years old Order of Christian Initiation adapted for Children. Children who are at least 7 years old and in 1st through 12th grades and have not been baptized (or were baptized in a faith other than the Catholic Church) will be placed in our wonderful program, OCIA for Children. More Information Baptism - Adult 18+ years old Are you thinking about Becoming Catholic? Do you desire to follow Jesus Christ for the rest of your life? This is the first step in a lifelong journey of discipleship! Formerly called RCIA or OCIA, this is the Catholic Church’s process to bring adults, through study, spiritual growth, and community, into the heart of the Kingdom of Heaven. More Information First Reconciliation - Child 2nd-8th Grade Our Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) program is a collaboration between our Parish, the Family and the Child. Click below to find out more about the program, requirements, and registration. More Information First Reconciliation - Teen 9th-12th Grade Our Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) program for high schoolers is a collaboration between our Parish, the Family and the teen. Click below to find out more about the program, requirements, and registration. More Information First Reconciliation - Adult 18+ years old First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation for adults will occur through our Becoming Catholic/Adult Confirmation Process. During the process, participants will prepare for and receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. More Information First Communion - Child 2nd-8th Grade Our Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) program is a collaboration between our Parish, the Family and the Child. Click below to find out more about the program, requirements, and registration. More Information First Communion - Teen 9th-12th Grade Our Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation and First Communion) program for high schoolers is a collaboration between our Parish, the Family and the teen. Click below to find out more about the program, requirements, and registration. More Information First Communion - Adult 18+ years old First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation for adults will occur through our Becoming Catholic/Adult Confirmation Process. During the process, participants will prepare for and receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. More Information Confirmation - Teen 9th-12th Grade We prepare high school teens over a two year period for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates for Confirmation may begin preparation in 9th, 10th, or 11th of high school by attending Life Teen their first year. The following year, Confirmation Classes are the next step to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. More Information Confirmation - Adult 18+ years old Our Adult Confirmation preparation process is intended for baptized Catholics who are now seeking the sacrament of Confirmation. If you are a baptized Catholic, but have not yet received First Communion, we will help you prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion while preparing for Confirmation. More Information Marriage 18+ years old Congratulations on your decision to enter Holy Matrimony in the Catholic Church. The celebration you are planning and the lifelong commitment you are choosing to make are signs of God’s great love for us all. Click below for information. More Information Annulments 18+ years old The ending of a marriage is a difficult experience. Many marriages end in divorce in spite of good intentions. We are sensitive to the pain and stress a failed marital relationship brings to those involved. We are here to assist those who want to know more about how to file a petition for an annulment. Request Form Holy Orders 18+ years old Houston Vocations is here to help young adults, especially young men discerning the priesthood, hear God's voice. With our coaching, they will grow in prayer and virtue, meet people who relate to what they’re going through, and discover the next step God wants them to take. Houston Vocations Anointing of the Sick All Ages Please call the Parish Office at 281-419-8700 if you have an EMERGENCY need for anointing and leave a message on our Priest Emergency line. We highly encourage anyone who is struggling with a serious illness of mind, body, or spirit, or who is anticipating surgery, to plan on attending one of our Anointing of the Sick masses. More Information Certificate Request All Ages Did you receive your sacraments here at St. Anthony’s? Are you in need of a re-issuance of one of your Certificates? If you need a new certificate, please submit an online Certificate Request Form. Request Form Funerals "Fear not, for I am with you." Grant us, with all who have died in the hope of resurrection, to have our consummation and bliss in thy eternal and everlasting glory, and with the blessed Virgin Mary and all thy saints, to receive the crown of life which thou dost promise to all who share in the victory of thy Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. More Information

Grant us, with all who have died in the hope of resurrection, to have our consummation and bliss in thy eternal and everlasting glory, and with the blessed Virgin Mary and all thy saints, to receive the crown of life which thou dost promise to all who share in the victory of thy Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Funerals Grant us, with all who have died in the hope of resurrection, to have our consummation and bliss in thy eternal and everlasting glory, and with the blessed Virgin Mary and all thy saints, to receive the crown of life which thou dost promise to all who share in the victory of thy Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. "Fear not, for I am with you." Funeral Request- For A Loved One We are here to assist you in the planning of a Funeral Mass following the death of a loved one. Before filling out the Funeral Selections Form, we ask that you read through the following three documents. STEP 1 - Review The Guidelines for Christian Burial will give you an overview from the Archdiocese. STEP 2 - Review Planning the Funeral Liturgy will help you plan the funeral logistics. ( Planificación de la liturgia funeraria. ) STEP 3 - Review Readings & Music Selection Guide will help you navigate the selection of readings and music for the Mass. ( Lecturas y música para funerales en español. ) STEP 4 - Click here to schedule an appointment with our liturgy department. This meeting will allow time to discuss what decisions you and your family have made for your loved one. STEP 5 - After your meeting, you will be prepared to answer the questions found on our funeral selections form. Please do not submit the form before your appointment. ** Please note that funeral arrangements cannot be finalized until clergy availability has been confirmed. Funeral Selections Form Funeral Pre-Planning Funeral pre-planning can be done at any time. Please contact our Worship Aid for an appointment if you are interested in pre-planning for yourself or a loved one. Pre-Planning Form DONATIONS: To celebrate a loved one who has passed, many families suggest making a memorial donation online. Please put their name in the memo line so we know who the gift is honoring. FEE PAYMENTS: If you need the option to pay funeral fees by bank card, please use the link below. Make a Memorial DONATION Make a Funeral FEE PAYMENT Program Contact Chris Nolin Director of Liturgy & Music cnolin@ap.church 832-482-4125 Amy Cordova Liturgy Assistant acordova@ap.church 832-482-4209 Next Item Previous Item

What if God's Word became more than something you read—it became something you lived? Embers is a parish-wide invitation to grow as disciples by putting Scripture into practice every day. Each month, our parish will focus on one short passage from Scripture, praying with it, reflecting on it, and intentionally living it in our daily lives. Gather with a small group of family, friends, neighbors, or fellow parishioners—called a Hearth—to encourage one another by sharing how God is working through the monthly Scripture. Then, join the parish each month for an inspiring evening of prayer, worship, reflection, and powerful testimonies. These monthly gatherings are an opportunity to grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and be encouraged on your journey with Christ. Together, our Hearths become glowing embers that spread the warmth and light of the Gospel throughout our homes, our community, and our parish. Join us as we allow God's Word to transform our lives and set our hearts ablaze with His love. Contact Join a Hearth Lead a Hearth Contact Join a Hearth Lead a Hearth September 2026 October 2026 November 2026 December 2026 January 2027 February 2027 March 2027 April 2027 May 2027

Join our welcoming Catholic community at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX. Mass times, confessions, events, and parish programs for all ages. Welcome To St. Anthony of Padua The Woodlands, TX Mass Times Welcome Daily Mass Monday: 9 AM • Our Lady of the Angels Chapel (OLA) Tuesday: 9 AM & 6:45 PM • OLA Chapel Wednesday: 6 AM and 8:30 AM • Main Church Thursday: 9 AM and 6:45 PM • OLA Chapel Friday: 9 AM • OLA Chapel Saturday*: 10 AM • OLA Chapel *The First Saturday of every month, Daily Mass will be moved to the Main Church. We, the people of St. Anthony of Padua, are a joyful Roman Catholic Community. We believe Our Lord calls us beyond membership to become His true disciples and live as One Body in Christ. Therefore, we choose to use our unique gifts to build a welcoming, interconnected gathering of the faithful that will be a beacon, a light to the world. Parish Mission Statement – Adopted on September 8, 1998 (Birthday of Our Lady) Weekend Mass (Main Church) Saturday: 5 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM Español, 6 PM Nursery Registration Confession * Confessions are located in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel Tuesday: 5 PM - 6:30 PM • English and Español Wednesday: 6 PM - 8 PM • English Only Thursday: 5 PM - 6:30 PM • English and Español Saturday*: 8 AM - 10 AM • English and Español *The First Saturday of every month, Confessions will be moved to the Main Church. Every Saturday we have nursery available. Pre-registration is required. Nursery Registration MAIN CHURCH PARISH OFFICE 7801 Bay Branch Dr The Woodlands, TX 77382 OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS CHAPEL 8715 Kuykendahl Rd The Woodlands, TX 77382 ST ANTHONY'S BREAD FOOD PANTRY 7985 Bay Branch Dr The Woodlands, TX 77382 JOIN OUR PARISH Register Today! PARISH EVENTS Upcoming Events EMAIL LIST Subscribe to Emails LIVE STREAM Watch Our Live Stream Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Calendar of Events

Deepen your faith at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX. Bible studies, retreats, devotions, and adult formation opportunities for all ages. Filter by Category Select Category Grow in your Faith Are you looking to deepen your faith? There are plenty of opportunities for adults to get involved at our parish. We have Bible Studies, Community Groups, Prayer and Devotions, Classes, Retreats, Organizations, and Groups in Spanish. I Want to Volunteer Contact Us Bible Study Class Community Group All Categories Devotion Organization Retreat BIBLE STUDY CLASS COMMUNITY GROUP DEVOTION ORGANIZATION RETREAT ACTS Retreats Various Times English & Spanish Retreat ACTS is a Parish Weekend Retreat that brings people closer to God and helps them build a relationship with Jesus. It’s based on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service which is patterned after the description of the early Church by the Acts of the Apostles. Upcoming Retreats AGAPE Various Times English Only Bible Study Amazing Grace Adaptive Praise & Evangelization (AGAPE) is a Bible Study for Adults (18+) with special needs. Weekly we explore the Sunday Mass readings through reflection, discussion, and interactive activities like games. Our time together helps deepen our understanding of Scripture in a joyful and supportive setting. Throughout the year, we also come together for fun social events. More Information Baptism Prep - Part 1 Online English Class At St Anthony of Padua, the preparation for baptism is offered as a two part program. Part 1 is an online, self-led study done at your own pace. Part 2 is an in-person, classroom experience led by one of our parish deacons. More Information Breaking Bread Sundays English & Spanish Community Group Are you looking to meet other parishioners in a smaller setting? Breaking Bread is an opportunity for you to have a meal with our Pastor, Fr. Jesse and other parishioners in the priest home (rectory). Those who are 21+ are welcome to sign up for any available time slots. More Information Catholic Daughters Various Times English Only Organization Catholic Daughters of the Americas® (CDA) is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women. Formed in 2015, Court St. Jane Frances de Chantal #2699 is the local charter instituted at St. Anthony of Padua. Our members, women ages 18 and older, have answered the call to say YES to make a difference through spirituality and service in the community. More Information Circle of Friends Various Times English Only Community Group Circle of Friends is dedicated to supporting individuals through personal fellowship, educational and spiritual events and fun activities. Membership is open to all single, divorced, widowed or separated. This ministry is not a dating service but it is a great way to meet new friends, share common experiences and enjoy companionship with others. Register Communal First Saturdays 1st Saturday of the Month English & Spanish Devotion Communal First Saturdays provides a way of fulfilling Our Lady of Fatima’s request for the First Saturday and thereby helping bring about world peace and the salvation of souls. More Information Cornerstone Evening Mondays at 6:30 PM English Only Bible Study The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study strives to build, strengthen and deepen a personal and loving relationship with God and His people through prayer and the study of His Word. It incorporates daily studying the Word, Prayer, daily lessons, small group sharing, personal Reflections, and a Written Commentary. Register Cornerstone Morning Wednesdays at 9:45 AM English Only Bible Study The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study strives to build, strengthen and deepen a personal and loving relationship with God and His people through prayer and the study of His Word. It incorporates daily studying the Word, Prayer, daily lessons, small group sharing, personal Reflections, and a Written Commentary. Register Daily Communal Rosary Before Daily Mass English & Spanish Devotion Join us for Liturgy of the Hours at 8 AM and a Communal Rosary at 8:30 AM all before the 9:00 AM Daily Mass in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. See below for specifics. More Information Divine Mercy Cenacle Mondays at 10 AM English Only Devotion We study the Diary of St. Faustina using a formation manual with weekly lessons along with appropriate references from the Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church. We emphasize and promote the concept that the Divine Mercy message is more than a devotion: It is a Way of Life. We learn the role of trust, forgiveness, and mercy in our daily lives. Register El Camino Thursdays at 6:30 PM Spanish Only Class El Camino es un grupo de Evangelización y Catequesis para Adultos en Español donde podrás crecer y fortalecer tu fe y amor a Dios, en un ambiente de comunidad fraterno y tranquilo. Register First Friday Devotion 1st Friday of the Month English Only Devotion First Friday Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus comes from when Our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque, and gave her the special task to spread devotion to His Most Sacred Heart at a time when religion was growing cold in the hearts of mankind. More Information Holy Hour for Vocations Once a Month on Saturday English Only Devotion Join us in praying for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Monthly guided holy hours will be held in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. See below for upcoming dates. Upcoming Dates Holy Name Retreats Various Times English & Spanish Retreat Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center supports and encourages the great human and spiritual adventure: the discovery of God and God’s loving compassion through Christ Crucified. Holy Name exists to provide hospitality, healing, compassion, and opportunities for spiritual growth for all people. Retreats are offered on many different weekends throughout the year. Upcoming Retreats Intercessory Prayer 3rd Saturday of the Month English & Spanish Devotion Join your parish family for Intercessory Prayer on the third Saturday of the month immediately following 10:00 AM daily Mass. There is no registration required for those who have a prayer request. Our prayer teams desire to pray for you! More Information Knights of Columbus Various Times English Only Organization The Knights of Columbus Council 12327 is for Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. It is through these five service areas – Faith, Community, Family, Youth and Fellowship – that we truly make a difference. More Information La Divina Misericordia Lunes a las 12 PM Spanish Only Devotion El Cenáculo de La Divina Misericordia es un grupo de oración, para experimentar el esplendor de nuestra fe Católica a través de la devoción y el Mensaje de La Divina Misericordia. Basado en la enseñanza de las Sagradas Escrituras, el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica y el Diario de Santa Faustina; es una maravillosa oportunidad para crecer en la fe y confianza en el Señor y ayudar a la salvación de las almas. Más Información Legion of Mary Thursday Evenings English Only Devotion Legion of Mary is an apostolate centered on prayers and works of mercy. The primary objective of the Legion of Mary is the holiness of its members, under the auspices of our Blessed Mother. Through participation in the various programs of the organization, members develop an active prayer life, enhanced by serving others within our parish community. More Information Liturgy of the Hours Before Daily Mass English Only Devotion Join us in praying the Liturgy of the Hours before the 9:00 AM Daily Mass. All are welcome Monday – Friday in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel beginning at 8:00 AM. A rosary will follow the Liturgy of the Hours and then Mass. More Information Lord Teach Me to Pray - Part 2 Virtual Meeting English Only Class Lord Teach Me To Pray (LTMTP) is a three-part Ignatian prayer series that endeavors to bring the Holy Spirit into our daily lives in facilitated faith-sharing prayer communities, where, the Lord, Himself, teaches them to pray. Note: At this time LTMTP is offered only to women. Register Millions of Monicas Monthly English Only Devotion We are a group of mothers coming together to lift up our children of all ages. Many of us have children who are struggling to embrace their Catholic faith or have left the church entirely. Like St. Monica, we pray for their joyful return to full unity with the Catholic Church. We are not a support group or a self-help group. We believe that by coming together monthly, uniting our hearts and voices, we can bring strength and joy to each other. More Information Ministerio Hispano Various Times Spanish Only Community Group Un grupo de hombres, mujeres y niños comprometidos en compartir su tiempo, talento y tesoro para convertirse en el portal cultural y la antorcha espiritual de la comunidad hispana en la parroquia de San Antonio de Padua. Más Información Momentum 3rd Friday of the Month English Only Community Group Momentum, a ministry for single moms, invites all single moms interested in growing in their faith and community with other single moms to an evening of fellowship, prayer and refreshments. Register Movimiento Familiar Various Times Spanish Only Community Group El Movimiento es un grupo de familias católicas que unen sus esfuerzos para promover los valores humanos y cristianos de la familia, para que sea en la comunidad: formadora de personas, educadora en la fe, consciente de su misión evangelizadora y comprometida con desarrollo integral de la comunidad y la iglesia doméstica. Más Información Philippine-American Group Various Times English Only Community Group A group of men, women & children committed in sharing their time, talent and treasure to become the cultural portal and spiritual torch of the Philippine-American Group at St. Anthony's (PAG-ASA). More Information Prayer & Life Workshop Sunday Mornings English Only Class The Prayer and Life Workshop is a practical, hands-on method of learning diverse ways to pray through Scripture, music, and sharing. Step by step, you will develop a deeper, more intimate union with the Lord while experiencing his peace. Register Retiro Mensuales Martes por la mañana Spanish Only Retreat El Retiro Mensual es una mañana de oración personal frente a Cristo Eucaristía ofrecido por el Movimiento Regnum Christi. Es una invitación abierta a todas las mujeres que quieran crecer en su relación personal con Jesús a través de meditaciones basadas en la Sagrada Escritura, oportunidad de confesión y de participar en la Santa Misa. Más Información Retreats Various Times English & Spanish Retreat Throughout the year we offer various retreats at St. Anthony's and around the Archdiocese. Visit our website for more information. Upcoming Retreats Rosario Familiar El primer sábado Spanish Only Devotion El Rosario Familiar en español se lleva a cabo en la Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles el primer sábado de cada mes a las 7 pm. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse! Más Información Schoenstatt Movement Various Times English & Spanish Devotion Schoenstatt is an international Catholic movement focused on spiritual renewal through everyday faith, inspired by Mary. It unites diverse communities into one family, fosters personal holiness, and promotes lay apostolic life. Its unique spirituality encourages living God’s will with practical, modern steps in faith, hope, and love. More Information Scripture & Reflection Wednesdays at 7 AM English Only Bible Study Join us for the Wednesday Morning Daily Mass at 6:00 AM. Stay after Mass and enjoy some coffee and fellowship as you discuss the readings for the Day. More Information Secular Franciscan Order 4th Saturday of the Month English Only Devotion The Secular Franciscan Order was established by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years ago. Our purpose is to bring the Gospel to life where we live and where we work. We look for ways to embrace the Gospel in our lives and try to help others to do likewise. We meet monthly for a small group discussion and have an annual retreat. More Information Senior Pals Various Times English, Spanish and Mandarin Community Group Anyone 50+ is invited to join our community! We host a multitude of events every month! There is a monthly meeting, trips, luncheons, and other activities to participate in. Check the bulletin for the monthly meeting times and other events. For more information, call Linda Sauceda at (775) 815-0629 Monthly Newsletter She Shall Be Called Woman Monday Evenings English Only Community Group Transforming Families, One Woman at a Time. Each content year of She Shall Be Called Woman consists of two 9-week seasons — one in the fall and one in the spring. Each meeting consists of 3 essential elements: fellowship, video presentation, and discussion within small groups. Register St. Anne's Society Various Times English Only Community Group St. Anne’s Society encourages all women blessed with the gift of motherhood to fulfill their vocation with the dignity, humility, and love of St. Anne, the mother of Mary. Our community offers the opportunity to belong to a group of women, connected by their beliefs, and focused on spiritual, social, and educational growth through monthly meetings, philanthropic events, and planned programs. Register St. Anthony Novena Tuesdays after 6:45 PM Mass English Only Devotion St Anthony’s Novena Devotion is every Tuesday after the 6:45 PM Mass. St. Anthony our patron saint, is often invoked for helping to recover lost items, healing of sick and other intentions and is popularly known as a miracle worker. Join us in asking for St. Anthony’s intercession! More Information St. Monica's Society Fridays at Noon English Only Community Group St. Monica’s Society is a group of moms with children in intermediate school through college. We gather to pray, build each other up, and glean wisdom from various Catholic books on motherhood, prayer, and spirituality. Register Taller de Oración Martes a 6:30 PM Spanish Only Class Un Taller de Oración y Vida es ante todo un método práctico para aprender a orar, igual que en un taller en que, trabajando se aprende a trabajar, aquí, orando, se aprende a orar. Paso a paso se aprende a entrar en una relación personal con el Señor. Register That Man Is You Fridays at 5:30 AM English Only Community Group That Man is You! is an interactive men’s program from Paradisus Dei, focused on the development of men in the modern world. TMIY combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith. It builds upon the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. Register The Great Adventure Various Times English Only Bible Study The Great Adventure (TGA) bible study is designed in such a way that anyone can make sense of the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s word. TGA introduces Catholics to scripture, equipping them with a basic biblical literacy. There are multiple classes offered each semester. More Information Together in Holiness Various Times English & Spanish Community Group Together in Holiness Formation series provides year-round marriage enrichment to small groups of married couples who gather seven times throughout the year for fellowship and formation. The format of the Formation series includes gathering in someone’s home for about 2 hours for a meal, a short video, and discussion to learn from each other and live out your vocation. Register Walking With Purpose Wednesday Afternoons & Evenings English Only Bible Study Walking with Purpose Bible studies help women grow closer to Christ as they lean on truths found in Scripture to live joy-filled lives. Our Catholic Bible studies are unique in that they offer solutions found in the Bible that can be applied to our everyday lives and vary in length and depth to meet the needs of different women. Register World Wide Marriage Encounter Various Times English & Spanish Retreat The Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience offers married couples an opportunity to reconnect with each other through dialogue and time spent together. Experiences are offered in various formats to meet the needs of couples - weekend retreats, weeknight meetings, and online options. More Information Young Adults Various Times English & Spanish Community Group The Young Adults at St. Anthony’s are a group of Catholic young adults ages 18-39 (single, dating, engaged, or married) who are looking for community and opportunities to serve others. Contact us to join our mailing list and learn about all the events hosted throughout each month! More Information BACK TO TOP

Give your time at St. Anthony of Padua! Volunteer in liturgy, youth, outreach, or hospitality and help serve our parish and community. Volunteer Opportunities Are you looking to give your time and volunteer at St. Anthony's? Below are all the opportunities for you to get involved! St. Anthony of Padua requires all adults (18 years +) volunteering with our parish to be in compliance with Safe Environment. If you have not taken the Safe Environment Training, click the link below to complete it. If you have questions, please contact us. Safe Environment Training Contact Us Outreach Liturgy Hospitality Evangelization Outreach Evangelization Liturgy Hospitality Outreach Evangelization Liturgy Hospitality Food Pantry Outreach Many Volunteers are needed for the daily operations of the St. Anthony’s Bread Food Pantry: Unload truck deliveries from different vendors, sort food donations received, stock shelves, pre-pack bags of food, deliver bags/boxes of food to those in need by loading cars on food delivery days. Learn More St. Vincent de Paul Outreach St. Vincent De Paul helps tackle poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need. This is usually provided as short-term assistance to those in crisis in the form of rent assistance, utility bills, or other emergency funding. Volunteers will answer phones, scheduling and conducting home visits, pledging funds and paying client bills. Learn More Honduras Mission Outreach Every year, our missionaries work in outdoor clinics, schools and churches providing medical and dental care for hundreds of villagers in need of attention. Services include: check-ups, consultations, dental extractions and restorations and the distribution of medicines and vitamins. HIGHLIGHT : Both Fr. Jesse and Fr. Viet went on mission June 2026. Watch their personal testimonies! Learn More Fellowship Sunday Hospitality Fellowship Sunday is a great opportunity for our parish to come together after Mass and enjoy some donuts, coffee, and community! Come meet some new friends, and learn about the various ministries and events going on in our Parish. If you would like to volunteer for Fellowship Sunday, contact us. Contact Us Breaking Bread Hospitality On Sundays after Mass, parishioners are invited over to Fr. Jesse's home to share a light meal with him. We are in need of volunteers to help "host" the Breaking Bread sessions. Contact us A/V Ministry Liturgy The A/V Ministry is responsible for the execution of a prayerful and reverent worship experience. Ministers assist with setup, mixing audio, projecting lyrics, and broadcasting the live stream during the liturgy to enhance the spiritual experience for parishioners and encourage the assembly to actively participate. Learn More Altar Servers Liturgy Altar Servers provide respectful and reverent altar service at our Lord’s table during scheduled liturgies. The Altar Server ministry is open to those who have completed the fourth grade, have received their First Holy communion, and are members of a family that is registered in our Parish. Contact Us Children's Catechist Evangelization Catechist means “to echo.” As Baptized Catholics, we are all called to echo Christ’s message. Experience the rewards of sharing your faith and leading our young parishioners to know the love of God and our Catholic faith. There are at least 2 Catechists in each classroom, and all materials are provided. Learn More Children's Volunteer Evangelization With over 1,000 children participating in the Faith Formation and Sacraments programs at St. Anthony’s, we need many hands to provide them with activities, handouts, and safety while they are on campus. Dates and times are flexible enough to fit any schedule. Please let us know if you can spare some time to help! Learn More Creation Care Ministry Outreach In partnership with Sts. Simon & Jude and inspired by Catholic teaching and Laudato Si’ , our Creation Care Team is committed to educating, advocating, and guiding our community in living out the call to care for our common home. Together, we seek to embrace ecological responsibility and build a more just and sustainable future for all. More Information EMHC Liturgy Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) assist the pastor and deacon in distributing Holy Communion during Mass. Training for this ministry is offered periodically throughout the year. Watch for announcements in the bulletin or at ap.church/events . Learn More EMHC Visitation Liturgy This extension of our liturgy permits commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to bring the Blessed Sacrament to those who are homebound. Learn More Habitat for Humanity Outreach Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County, TX (Habitat MCTX) is building affordable homes and making critical home repairs to provide long-term home ownership to hard working families in need or to allow existing low-income homeowners to age in place. The major project over the next two decades will be the development of Marble Creek – a 201 home residential community in Magnolia, TX. More Information Instituted Acolyte Liturgy The Instituted Acolyte is appointed to assist the Deacon and serve the Priest during the Mass. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. The primary responsibility is to assist with the purification of vessels used in the distribution of Holy Communion. Learn More Kolbe Prison Ministry Outreach Kolbe Prison Ministries is an apostolate to those incarcerated men in Texas prisons. We run three day retreats, bible studies, OCIA Classes, praise and worship, and much more! Contact Us Lector - English Liturgy Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass so as to bring alive the scriptures in the hearts of the faithful gathered. Learn More Lectores - en Español Liturgy Lectores – en Español: Los lectores proclaman la Palabra de Dios en la Misa para dar vida a las Escrituras en el corazón de los fieles reunidos. Contact Us Linen Ministry Liturgy The Linen Ministry is responsible for the care of all church linens integral to the Mass, such as purificators, corporals, altar cloths, credence tablecloths, hand towels, albs, vestments, and other specialty linens. Contact Us Loving Choice Pregnancy Center Outreach Loving Choice Pregnancy Center provides free pregnancy tests, compassionate support, and information for women facing an unexpected pregnancy. Their volunteers offer a listening ear and guidance in a caring, judgment-free environment. Contact Us Marriage Preparation Hospitality Volunteers Hospitality Marriage Preparation Hospitality Volunteers help create a warm, welcoming environment for engaged couples as they begin an important step in their journey toward the Sacrament of Marriage. Responsibilities include arriving before the workshops to prepare the meeting space, greeting couples as they arrive, and assisting with serving lunch. Contact Us Misc Volunteer Outreach Not sure where you want to give your time? Contact our Outreach Coordinator to learn more about volunteering opportunties Contact Us Music Ministry Liturgy The Music Ministry creates an atmosphere of celebration and reverence to God through music for all Masses. St Anthony's music program includes cantors, choir(s), and instrumentalists to share in the musical experience of prayer. If you are interested in volunteering with our music ministry, we are always looking for singers, musicians, and admin help! Submit an interest form here and we can schedule a time to meet with you. Learn More Pro-Life Council Outreach The Pro-Life Council at St Anthony of Padua is dedicated to promoting a Culture of Life throughout our community through pastoral ministry, education, advocacy and prayer. We are committed to recognizing and protecting of the dignity of every human life, especially where most vulnerable. Learn More Sacristan Liturgy The Sacristan supervises the set-up for Daily and Weekend Masses. They coordinate the Liturgical Ministers (EMHC’s, Ushers, Greeters) who are serving at that specific Mass. The Sacristan is responsible for the set-up and physical arrangement of the Liturgy. Learn More St. Clare's Society Outreach St. Clare’s Society prepares lap-sized prayer blankets for those who may be in need of spiritual comfort during times of physical or emotional illness. The blankets are a witness to our belief in the healing power of prayer. Please stop by the Parish Office and pick up a prayer blanket for a loved one! Contact Us St. Daniel Prison Ministry Outreach St. Daniel Prison Ministry serves the incarcerated men and women in Texas prisons through bible studies and praise and worship. Contact Us St. Joseph's Foster Care Ministry Outreach The St.Joseph Foster Care Ministry is devoted to creating a supportive, Christ-centered community for foster and adoptive families. Our mission is to raise awareness, support vulnerable children and families in our community, and serve alongside community partners already doing incredible work to support foster youth. More Information St. Leonard Rosary Outreach St. Leonard Society makes specially designed rosaries for incarcerated men and women in prisons throughout the state of Texas. SLRG has provided over 9,000 rosaries over the last four years. Email us if you are interested in helping with this ministry even from the comfort of your own home! Contact Us Usher Liturgy Ushers are the welcoming faces that provide orderly and efficient assistance during the Mass. All registered parishioners who are either a sophomore in high school or 16 years and older with an outgoing personality and a love for the Mass are welcome to join! Learn More Walking With Moms Outreach Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our local community and we are increasing awareness of resources available to mothers and families in need. Learn More Wedding Coordinator Liturgy The Wedding Coordinator is responsible for running the wedding rehearsal the day before the wedding. Then on the big day, they are responsible for setting up the church, and assisting the musicians, florists, photographers, and families as they arrive for this special day and making them feel at ease as they await the ceremony to start. Contact Us Welcoming Team Hospitality We are seeking volunteers who can arrive 30 minutes before Sunday mass to warmly greet parishioners in the piazza and the church entrances, offering assistance when needed. Contact Us Youth Ministry Core Team Evangelization Youth Ministry Core Team helps lead our middle and high school teens to know and love God and build strong and meaningful friendships with other Catholic teens. Small groups are supported by two core members, and all training and materials are provided. Learn More Youth Ministry Volunteer Evangelization Youth Ministry Parent Volunteers help with activities, materials, and campus safety. Flexible opportunities are available to fit your schedule. Learn More BACK TO TOP

Explore the holy relics of saints and sacred objects at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX. Learn their history and veneration in the Catholic faith. Chapel and Relics What are Relics? A relic is an object that is considered holy or sacred because it is associated with a saint or a significant event in the life of Jesus or the early Church. The term “relics of the Saints” primarily refers to the bodies or notable parts of the bodies of the Saints who, as distinguished members of Christ’s mystical Body and as Temples of the Holy Spirit, now dwell in Heaven but once lived on earth. Objects that belonged to the Saints, such as personal items, clothing, and manuscripts, are also considered relics, as well as objects that have touched their bodies or tombs, such as oils, cloths, and images. Open Hours Relic Information Relic Listing Upcoming Venerations Open Hours Monthly Feast Days Relic Information Upcoming Venerations Open Hours Relic Information Relic Listing Upcoming Venerations Saints in our Reliquary Wood of the True Cross 1st Century September 14 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information Veil of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1st Century January 1 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information From the Tomb of Mary 1st Century August 15 Main Church - Near Mary Statue More Information Holy Innocents 1st Century December 28 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Agatha 231-251 February 5 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Agnes 291-304 January 21 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Alexander Sauli 1533-1592 October 11 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Aloysius Gonzaga 1568-1591 June 21 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Alphonsus Liguori 1696-1787 August 1 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Ambrose 340-397 December 7 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Anastasia of Sirmium 281-304 December 25 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Andrew Avellino 1521-1608 November 10 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Andrew Kim Taegon 1821-1846 September 20 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Andrew the Apostle 1st Century November 30 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. André Bessette 1845-1937 January 6 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Angela Merici 1474-1540 January 27 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Anrê Nguyễn Kim Thông 1790-1855 November 1 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Anselm of Canterbury 1033-1109 April 21 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Anthony of Padua 1195-1231 June 13 Main Church - Near St. Anthony Statue More Information St. Anthony of the Desert 250-356 January 17 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Athanasius 296-373 May 2 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Auguste Chapdelaine 1814-1856 February 27 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Augustin Schoeffler 1822-1851 May 1 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Augustine 354-430 August 28 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Aurelia c. 300 September 25 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Bartholomew the Apostle 1st Century August 24 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Basil the Great 330-379 January 2 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Benedict Joseph Labre 1748-1783 April 16 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Benedict of Nursia 480-547 July 11 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Benedict the Moor 1526-1589 April 4 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Bernadette Soubirous 1844-1879 April 16 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Bernard of Clairvaux 1090-1153 August 20 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Bernardine of Siena 1380-1444 May 20 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Blaise c. 280-316 February 3 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Bonaventure 1221-1274 July 15 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Bridget of Sweden 1303-1373 July 23 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Caesarius of Arles 470-543 August 27 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Camillus of Lellis 1550-1614 July 14 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Carlo Acutis 1991-2006 October 12 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Catherine Labouré 1806-1876 November 28 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Catherine of Alexandria 287-310 November 25 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Catherine of Bologna 1413-1463 March 9 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Catherine of Siena 1347-1380 April 29 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Cecilia 180-230 November 22 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Charles Borromeo 1538-1584 November 4 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Charles Lwanga 1860-1886 June 3 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Christopher c. 220-251 July 25 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Clare of Assisi 1194-1253 August 11 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Clement of Rome d. 97 November 23 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Columba d. 853 September 17 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Cunibert of Cologne 600-663 November 12 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Damien of Molokai 1840-1889 May 10 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Denis of Paris d.c. 250 October 9 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Deodatus of Antioch 1st Century January 28 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Desiderius of Langres d. 407 May 23 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Dominic 1170-1221 August 8 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Edith Stein 1891-1942 August 9 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Edward the Confessor 1003-1066 October 13 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Elizabeth 1st Century November 5 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1774-1821 January 4 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Elizabeth of Hungary 1207-1231 November 17 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Ephrem the Syrian 306-373 June 9 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Faustus of Córdova d. 304 October 13 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Felicity d. 203 March 7 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Fortunatus d. 286 October 16 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 1850-1917 November 13 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Frances of Rome 1384-1440 March 9 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Francis Borgia 1510-1572 October 10 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Francis Caracciolo 1563-1608 June 4 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Francis de Sales 1567-1622 January 24 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Francis of Assisi 1181-1226 October 4 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Francisco Marto 1908-1919 February 20 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows 1838-1862 February 27 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Gemma Galgani 1878-1903 April 11 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. George 280-303 April 23 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Germain Cousin 1579-1601 June 15 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Gertrude the Great 1256-1302 November 16 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Gianna Beretta Molla 1922-1962 April 28 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Guiseppe Moscati 1880-1927 November 16 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Helen 248-330 August 18 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Hilary of Poitiers c. 310-368 January 13 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Ignatius Loyola 1491-1556 July 31 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Illuminatus 3rd-4th Century No Assigned Date Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. James the Greater Apostle d. 44 July 25 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. James the Lesser Apostle 1st Century May 3 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Jane Frances de Chantal 1572-1641 August 12 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Jerome 342-420 September 30 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Joan of Arc 1412-1431 May 30 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. John Berchmans 1599-1621 August 13 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. John Bosco 1815-1888 January 31 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. John Brito 1647-1693 February 4 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. John Damascene 675-749 December 4 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. John Francis Regis 1597-1640 June 16 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. John Neumann 1811-1860 January 5 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. John Paul II 1920-2005 October 22 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. John XXIII 1881-1963 October 11 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. John the Baptist 1st Century June 24 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. John the Beloved Apostle 1st Century December 27 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Josemaría Escrivá 1902-1975 June 26 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Joseph 1st Century March 19 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Joseph of Cupertino 1603-1663 September 18 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Jucundus d.c. 250 January 9 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Jude Thaddeus the Apostle 1st Century October 28 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Julia 5th Century May 22 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Julian of Le Mans 3rd Century January 27 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Justin 100-165 June 1 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Katharine Drexel 1858-1955 March 3 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Lawrence 225-258 August 10 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Lawrence of Brindisi 1559-1619 July 21 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Leonard of Port Maurice 1676-1751 November 26 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Louis de Montefort 1673-1716 April 28 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Louise de Marillac 1591-1660 March 15 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Lucianus of Beauvais d.c. 290 January 8 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Lucy of Syracuse 283-304 December 13 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Luke the Evangelist 1st Century October 18 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Marcellin Champagnat 1789-1840 June 6 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 1647-1690 October 16 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Margaret of Antioch 289-304 July 20 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Margaret of Castello 1287-1320 April 13 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Marguerite d'Youville 1701-1777 April 11 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Maria Goretti 1890-1902 July 6 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Marianne Cope 1838-1918 January 23 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Mark the Evangelist 1st Century April 25 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Martha 1st Century July 29 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Martin de Porres 1579-1639 November 3 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Martin of Tours 316-397 November 11 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Mary Magdalene 1st Century July 22 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Matthew the Apostle 1st Century September 21 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Matthias the Apostle 1st Century May 14 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Maximilian Kolbe 1894-1941 August 14 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Michael the Archangel (stone) Apparition in 492 September 29 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Monica 332-387 August 27 Main Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Nicholas of Myra 270-350 December 6 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Olcese 4th - 5th Century January 22 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Padre Pio 1887-1968 September 23 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Papias of Hierapolis 60-130 February 22 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Paul of the Cross 1694-1775 October 20 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Peregrine Laziosi 1260-1345 May 1 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Perpetua d. 203 March 7 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Peter Canisius 1521-1597 December 21 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Peter Julian Eymard 1811-1868 August 2 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Peter of Alcántara 1499-1562 October 19 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Peter of Verona 1205-1252 April 29 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Peter the Apostle 1st Century June 29 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Philip Benizi 1233-1285 August 23 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Philip Neri 1515-1595 May 26 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Philip the Apostle 1st Century May 3 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Pier Giorgio Frassati 1901-1925 July 4 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Pius X 1835-1914 August 21 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Raymond of Peñafort 1175-1275 January 7 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Renatus of Angers 5th Century November 12 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Rita of Cascia 1381-1457 May 22 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Rocco (Roch) 1295-1378 August 16 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Rose of Lima 1586-1617 August 23 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Rose of Viterbo 1234-1252 September 4 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Sebastian c. 255 - 288 January 20 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Severin of Cologne 4th Century October 23 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Simon the Apostle 1st Century October 28 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Stephen the Protomartyr d. 34 December 26 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Symeon the Stylite 390-459 July 27 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart 1747-1770 September 1 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Teresa of Calcutta 1910-1997 September 5 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Teresa of Ávila 1515-1582 October 15 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Thomas Aquinas 1225-1274 January 28 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Thomas the Apostle 1st Century July 3 Main Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Thérèse Couderc 1805-1885 September 26 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Thérèse of Lisieux 1873-1897 October 1 Back Right Reliquary - Right Section More Information St. Timothy 1st Century January 26 Main Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Titus Brandsma 1881-1942 July 27 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Tranquilus 3rd - 4th Century July 6 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Verecundus d.c. 522 October 22 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Victor d. 250 March 10 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Victoria d.c. 304 December 23 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information St. Vincent Ferrer 1350-1419 April 5 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Vincent de Paul 1581-1660 September 27 Back Right Reliquary - Center Section More Information St. Vitalis d. 287 September 22 Back Left Reliquary - Left Section More Information Sts. Louis & Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin 1823-1894 ; 1831-1877 July 12 Back Left Reliquary - Right Section More Information The Martyrs of Gorkum d. 1572 July 9 Back Left Reliquary - Center Section More Information The Seven Founders of the Servite Order 1233 February 17 Back Right Reliquary - Left Section More Information

St. George, born around 280 in Cappadocia, is famed for slaying a dragon in Selem, Libya—a symbolic act of faith triumphing over evil. A Christian soldier in Diocletian’s army, he publicly defied the emperor’s edict against Christians, gave away his wealth, and was martyred in 303. His legend, especially during the Crusades, grew into that of a holy warrior. Patron of soldiers and invoked against plagues, George remains a symbol of courage and divine victory, reminding believers that evil is conquered through faith. George is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. St. George Time Period: 280-303 Feast Day: April 23 Title/Attributes: Martyr, Holy Helper Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: Bones Countless stories are told about St. George, including the famous episode of the dragon and the girl saved by the saint. According to the standard version of the legend, we hear that in the city of Selem in Libya, there was a large pond where a terrible dragon lived. To appease it, the inhabitants offered him two sheep a day and later a sheep and a child drawn by lot. One day the king's daughter was chosen, and while she was heading toward the pond, George passed by and pierced the dragon with his spear; a gesture that became a symbol of faith triumphing over evil. George, whose name in Greek means “farmer,” was born to a Christian family in Cappadocia around the year 280. After moving to Palestine, he joined the army of Diocletian. When the emperor issued the edict of persecution against Christians in 303, George gave all his belongings to the poor and, in front of Diocletian himself, tore the document apart and professed his faith in Christ. For this he suffered terrible torture and was eventually beheaded. Shortly after his death, a basilica was erected over the place of his burial in Lydda (modern-day Lod, in Israel). His relics are still visible today. Among the most ancient documents attesting to the existence of St. George, a Greek epigraph from 368 found in Heraclea of Bethany speaks of the "house or church of the saints and triumphant martyrs George and companions". A Passio Georgii was classified among the hagiographic works by the Gelasianum Decree of 496 and deemed apocryphal. There were many later redactions of the Passio, which informed subsequent legends. The crusaders contributed a great deal to transforming the figure of St. George the martyr into a holy warrior, seeing in the killing of the dragon a symbol for the defeat of Islam; Richard I of England (“the Lionheart”) invoked him as the protector of all soldiers. With the Normans the cult of St. George became firmly rooted in England where, in 1348, King Edward III established the Order of the Knights of St. George. Throughout the Middle Ages his figure inspired a great deal of epic literature. George is also one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers who are a group of saints venerated together in Catholic tradition because their intercession is believed to be particularly effective against specific diseases and dangers. Each saint is invoked for aid regarding particular ailments or needs. The Fourteen Holy Helpers are: Acacius, Barbara, Blaise, Catherine of Alexandria, Christopher, Cyriacus, Denis, Erasmus of Formia, Eustace, George, Giles, Margaret of Antioch, Pantaleon, and Vitus. George is considered the patron of knights, soldiers, scouts, fencers and archers, among others; he is also invoked against the plague and leprosy, and against venomous snakes. As in the case of other saints wrapped in legend, the story of St George serves to remind the world of a fundamental idea, that good ultimately triumphs over evil. The fight against evil is a constant in human history. It is a battle cannot we cannot win on our own. Saint George was able to kill the dragon because God was acting in and through him. With Christ, evil will never have the last word. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/04/23/st--george--martyr.html Next Item Previous Item

St. Francis Borgia was a nobleman who renounced wealth and power to become a key figure in the Counter-Reformation. Born into the powerful Borgia family, he served Emperor Charles V and became Duke of Gandia in 1543. After his wife’s death, Francis joined the Jesuits, giving his title to his son. A close ally of St. Ignatius of Loyola, he led the Jesuits in Spain, founded institutions, and helped shape the order’s rules. He expanded missions in the New World and Poland and promoted Jesuit education. Known as “the Second Founder of the Jesuits,” he died in Rome in 1572. St. Francis Borgia Time Period: 1510-1572 Feast Day: October 10 Title/Attributes: Confessor, Jesuit Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Francis Borgia was a Jesuit leader of the Counter-Reformation. He was also the great-grandson of Pope Alexander VI and the son of the duke of Gandia, Spain, a Spanish Borgia. Educated by an uncle, the Archbishop of Saragossa, he became a member of the court of Emperor Charles V. In 1529, he married Elanor de Castro. He subsequently served as a high-ranking Spanish official and became the duke of Gandia in 1543. Three years later, following the death of his wife, Francis became a Jesuit, giving his title and estates to his son, Charles. He was ordained in 1551 and was a friend and adviser of St. Ignatius of Loyola. In 1554, Francis became the superior of the Jesuits in Spain. He founded monasteries, colleges, and charitable institutions and was responsible for the start of the Gregorian University for Sant’ Andrea and the Gesu in Rome. Francis also started the New World Jesuit missions and province of the order in Poland. After a trip through Spain with Cardinal Bonelli in 1572, Francis returned to Rome and died there on September 30. He is sometimes called “the Second Founder of the Jesuits.” He also edited the order’s rules and spiritual exercises. Next Item Previous Item

Unity January 2027 Monthly Meeting View Session Session Transcript Monthly Meeting View Session Session Transcript Jn 17:20-21: "I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me" This month we will focus on visible communion. Jesus in the Eucharist is the sacrament of our unity with God and among us as His Body. Unity is not something we manufacture; it is a gift we receive from above. We can facilitate the gift of unity when we live the new commandment. Unity cannot be created simply by organizational structures, common interests, agreement, or good communication. Christian unity is ultimately God’s gift. We prepare the ground for that gift when we place love at the center: when I prefer relationship over being right, communion over winning an argument, forgiveness over resentment, and the good of the other over my own preference. Unity does not mean uniformity. It does not erase personality, culture, gifts, opinions or legitimate differences. Rather, it allows diversity to exist within a greater communion. And this reaches its sacramental summit in the Eucharist. MONTHLY GATHERING: Tuesday, January 26, 2027 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Located in the Main Church The speaker will be Loretta Rauschuber ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Loretta Rauschuber: A Life Dedicated to the Art of Unity What does it really mean to live as a person of unity? For more than 40 years, Loretta Rauschuber has been exploring that question, not simply as an idea, but as a way of life. Born and raised in a large Catholic family in rural Central Texas, Loretta first encountered the spirituality of unity in 1983. Three years later, she made the radical decision to dedicate her life to God through consecrated life in the Work of Mary, an international Catholic movement committed to building unity among people, within the Church, and throughout society. After studies at the Mystici Corporis Institute, Loretta has continued a lifelong journey of formation through the Lifelong Marian Internal University of the Work of Mary, the movement’s learning formation program dedicated to deepening the theological, spiritual, and cultural foundations of its charism. Her journey has taken her far beyond Central Texas. Loretta spent 20 years in Italy, including time at the international headquarters of the Work of Mary in Rocca di Papa, where she helped form young people and adults in the spirituality of unity. Her professional and creative life is equally remarkable. With degrees in Computer Science and Accounting, Loretta has worked in technology, accounting, international project management, and social-impact initiatives. She has led projects involving more than 50 people in 19 countries and has helped develop initiatives promoting dialogue, collaboration, and a culture of giving. Loretta is also a graphic artist and illustrator. Her artistic creativity began at age 15 with scenic oil paintings and eventually developed into professional illustration and graphic design. Her work includes illustrating Blessed Chiara Badano: Her Secrets to Happiness , bringing to life significant moments in the spiritual journey of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano for a new generation. Since returning to the United States in 2008, Loretta has continued to offer spiritual formation across the country. In 2019, she created and launched a certificate-based course on the Spirituality of Unity, helping others discover that unity is not merely something we hope for, it is something we can learn to live. Most recently, she prepared spiritual formation materials for the Diocese of Beaumont’s Christ Central Camp, serving 240 young people during the summer of 2026. Yet behind all these accomplishments is something much simpler, and much more profound. Loretta is passionate about the culture of giving: the conviction that when we learn to live for one another, something extraordinary happens, Christ becomes present among us. That is why her message on Unity is not merely something she has studied. It is something she has spent decades seeking to practice, teach, create, and communicate. Come hear Loretta at St. Anthony of Padua as part of our Embers Evangelization Program. Unity is more than getting along. It is a way of living the Gospel, and Loretta has spent a lifetime learning how.