St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a Hungarian princess, was betrothed in childhood and married at 14 to Louis IV of Thuringia. A deeply devout woman, she was known for her extraordinary acts of charity, including feeding the poor and tending to the sick—deeds once symbolized in the miracle of roses turning into bread to feed the poor. After Louis’s death during a crusade, Elizabeth was exiled by her in-laws but found refuge with her uncle and joined the Third Order of St. Francis. Despite personal hardship and illness, she devoted her remaining years to caring for the destitute in Marburg, founding a hospital, and serving the poor until her death at age 24. She is venerated as a model of Christian charity and humility. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Time Period: 1207-1231 Feast Day: November 17 Title/Attributes: Widow, Mother, Princess Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Center Section Type of Relic: Piece of tunic St. Elizabeth of Hungary was a Hungarian princess and renowned for her charity and deep spirituality. She was the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary and at the age of four she was betrothed to the nobleman, Louis IV of Thuringia. She married him in 1221 after his succession as ruler of Thuringia. Elizabeth toiled constantly to ease the suffering and hunger of the poor and infirm, although the expense incurred by her charity angered her husband. Once, when he complained bitterly about her activities, a basket of roses was changed miraculously into a basket of bread. Thereafter, he supported all of her charities, held her hand while they kept vigils, and prayed with her. Louis died in 1227, and Elizabeth came under the control of her brother-in-law, Henry Raspe. Declaring himself unable and unwilling to pay for her many charities, he exiled her. She fled to her uncle, the bishop of Eckbert, and became of member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Settling at Marburg, she fell under the harsh influence of Conrad of Marburg, whose demands upon her were so severe that she was finally removed from his spiritual direction. After recovering her health, she returned to the care of the poor in the area around Marburg and founded a hospital there. She died at the age of 24 from illness. Next Item Previous Item

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.  Baptism - Youth 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. 7-18 years old If you are interested in learning more about your child Becoming Catholic , please read through the information below. Children who are at least 7 years old and in grades 1st - 12th grade and have not been baptized or were baptized in another faith are elligible to become Catholic in this program. In accordance with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, St. Anthony's prepares children over two years. The first year, the child must regularly attend a Faith Formation class corresponding to their grade level. Children should also attend Mass weekly with their families. If your child has not received any formation up to this point, begin by enrolling them in a year of Faith Formation during open registration in the fall from August 1st to August 31st. Visit ap.church/registration . The second year, the child must regularly attend the "Becoming Catholic" program. Children should also attend Mass weekly with their families. Enrolled children and teens who haven’t been baptized in any faith will receive Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation during the Easter Vigil Mass. Children and teens who were baptized in a faith other than Catholic will make a Profession of Faith, and receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation during the Divine Mercy Sunday Mass. Child and parent(s) will meet with program administrators before beginning the second year to ensure readiness for this program. 7 Years to 8th Grade OCIA for Children participants attend faith formation as they did in the first year of preparation, and then meet once a month for sacrament-specific formation. YEAR 1 : Child will attend weekly Faith Formation classes. Open registration is in the fall from August 1st to August 31st. Elementary sessions are offered on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays for 2nd-5th grades. Intermediate/Junior High session time is Sunday afternoon for 6th-8th grades. Visit ap.church/registration for more information and to sign up. YEAR 2 : For children who are determined ready to continue, the second year consists of the following components for the family to attend. OCIA participants and their families will sit together at the 9:00AM Mass on Sundays. During Mass, children are dismissed after the homily (around 9:30AM) for Breaking Open the Word (BOW). After Mass/Breaking Open the Word, children attend a weekly session until 11:15AM. Parents join the children at once-a-month sessions after attending the 9AM Mass. Parents and children attend once-a-month Sacrament Preparation sessions on a selected Tuesday or Wednesday evening. 9th to 12th Grade High school-aged children will participate in Youth Ministry programs for 2 years. The second year of formation will take place on Wednesday nights as a part of the Teen Confirmation Program, which meets on Wednesday Nights, instead of the Sunday morning classes. YEAR 1: Teen will attend weekly Faith Formation classes. Open registration is in the fall from August 1st to August 31st. Life Teen sessions are offered on Sunday evenings only from 7:30 to 9:00PM only. Visit stanthonyym.org/confirmationyear1 for more information. YEAR 2: High school aged children will participate in Youth Ministry programs for 2 years. The second year of formation will take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30PM as a part of the Teen Confirmation Program. Visit stanthonyym.org/confirmationyear2 for more information. Program Contact Diane Czerniak Elementary Faith Formation Manager dczerniak@ap.church 832-482-4037 Angie Muckenthaler Confirmation Coordinator amuckenthaler@ap.church 832-482-4038 Next Item Previous Item

Julia was a noble virgin of Carthage in North Africa. A dedicated orthodox Christian, she refused to embrace the heretical tenets of the Arians and was sold into slavery by the Vandals - themselves Arian adherents - in 439 and sailed with her new master, a Syrian merchant. The vessel stopped at the island of Corsica, and Julia was commanded to participate in local pagan ceremony. When she refused, threats were made; she was then tortured and crucified. Another tradition states that she was martyred by Saracens. She is venerated as the patroness of Corsica. St. Julia Time Period: 5th Century Feast Day: May 22 Title/Attributes: Virgin, Martyr Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: Bones Julia was a noble virgin of Carthage in North Africa. A dedicated orthodox Christian, she refused to embrace the heretical tenets of the Arians and was sold into slavery by the Vandals - themselves Arian adherents - in 439 and sailed with her new master, a Syrian merchant. The vessel stopped at the island of Corsica, and Julia was commanded to participate in local pagan ceremony. When she refused, threats were made; she was then tortured and crucified. Another tradition states that she was martyred by Saracens. She is venerated as the patroness of Corsica. Next Item Previous Item

Gift in Your Will or Trust Remembering our parish in your will or trust is a meaningful way to extend your faith and generosity beyond your lifetime By including a gift in your will or trust, you can provide lasting support for the mission and ministries of our parish while ensuring your loved ones are cared for first. This type of gift is flexible—you can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other bequests are fulfilled. Benefits to You: • You keep full use and control of your assets during your lifetime. • Your gift can be changed at any time if your circumstances or wishes change. • Your estate may receive tax advantages, which can benefit your heirs. • It is often as simple as adding a single sentence to your will or trust. How It Works: 1. Speak with your attorney about including our parish in your will or trust. 2. Decide whether to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage, or a residual gift. 3. Use our parish’s full legal name and address to ensure clarity in your documents. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 7801 Bay Branch Drive; The Woodlands, TX 77381 4. If desired, include how funds should be used such as St. Anthony of Padua Parish Endowment 5. Share your plans with us so we can thank you and ensure your intentions are honored. Sample Residual Bequest I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, located in The Woodlands, Texas, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its unrestricted use (or for the support of a specific fund or ministry, or St. Anthony of Padua Parish Endowment). Sample Specific Bequest I hereby give, devise and bequeath to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, located in The Woodlands, Texas, _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to be used for its unrestricted use (or for the support of a specific fund or ministry, or St. Anthony of Padua Parish Endowment). For questions, please contact: Joe Corona Email: jcorona@ap.church We encourage you to consult with your estate attorney, financial or tax advisor. Next Item Previous Item

St. Margaret of Castello was born blind and deformed into a noble family in Italy. Hidden by her parents and later abandoned, she was taken in by kind townspeople. Despite her disabilities, she led a deeply spiritual life marked by prayer, penance, and acts of charity. A member of the Dominican laity, she educated children, visited the sick, and inspired many with her unwavering faith. Her mystical experiences, miracles, and holiness made her a spiritual guide. Margaret’s life of suffering, service, and love exemplifies Christian hope, showing how profound holiness can emerge from rejection and physical limitation. St. Margaret of Castello Time Period: 1287-1320 Feast Day: April 13 Title/Attributes: Virgin, Dominican Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Center Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Margaret of Castello was born around 1287 in the fortified village of Metola (Urbino, Italy), into a family of minor nobility. Born blind and deformed, she was locked up by her father in a small cell built near the castle church so that she would remain hidden from the eyes of the world. At the age of five, she was taken by her parents to Città di Castello, to the church of San Francesco near the tomb of a lay Franciscan friar, Giacomo da Città di Castello, who died in 1292 in the esteem of sainthood, in the hope of obtaining the miracle of sight for their daughter. But the expected miracle did not occur, so the parents decided to abandon their daughter definitively and entrust her to the solidarity of the inhabitants of Città di Castello. The little girl lived for some time begging in the streets of the city, before being taken in by some nuns of the small community of Santa Margherita. Her very mortified conduct of life and her admonitions aroused the envy of the nuns, who after a short time sent her away. The little girl was saved by a couple of devout Christian parents, Grigia and Venturino, who took her in, together with the two children they already had, reserving a small cell for her in the upper part of their house, so that she could freely dedicate herself to prayer, contemplation and penitential practices, such as fasting, flagellation and the cilice. For her part, Margaret made her spiritual and intellectual gifts available to the family, dedicating herself to the Christian education of Grigia and Venturino's children and, despite her blindness, to works of charity, visiting prisoners and the sick. Prodigious signs, miracles and extraordinary healings and other mystical phenomena began to be attributed to her. Margaret also attended daily the nearby church of the Charity of the Friars Preachers and was part of the Mantellate Dominicans, later called the Secular Tertiaries of San Domenico. She devoted herself to assiduous prayer, daily confession, frequent communion, the recitation of the office of the Virgin and the Psalter, and constant meditation on the mystery of the Incarnation. She died on April 13, 1320 in Città di Castello (Italy). The virtuous life of Margaret is characterized above all by the trusting abandonment to Providence, as a joyful participation in the mystery of the cross, especially in her condition of being disabled, rejected and marginalized. This loving conformity to Christ was accompanied by intense mystical experiences. The sapientia cordis thus matured radiated to others. Her meditation on the life of Christ was frequent and assiduous. Miraculous healings were also attributed to her and this contributed to making her a point of reference for many. Despite her disability, driven by charity, she exercised her teaching towards some female disciples, to whom she taught the Office of the Virgin and the Psalter; she educated the children of the couple who welcomed her into their home; she was godmother and educated in Christian doctrine a niece of her adoptive parents; she guided the vocation of a young woman, inviting her and her mother to wear the religious habit; He also tried to lead the nuns of a monastery back to perfect observance with gentle admonitions. Like other medieval mystics, Margaret combined assiduous prayer with very harsh penances: fasting, vigils, sackcloth, flagellation. All to imitate Christ who voluntarily gave himself over to the passion for the salvation of humanity. Blessed Margaret is an example of an evangelical woman who developed a deep and fervent experience of unitive life with the Lord. Her illness did not prevent her from living an exceptional and fruitful spiritual motherhood, which even today recalls the importance of taking care of others. Furthermore, it can be a strong call of hope for every situation of marginalization and suffering. Dicastero delle Cause dei Santi. Margherita di Città di Castello. Vatican.va, https://www.causesanti.va/it/santi-e-beati/margherita-di-citta-di-castello.html . Accessed 21 May 2025. Next Item Previous Item

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.  Community Group 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 All Categories Bible Study Class Community Group Organization Devotion Retreat 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 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 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 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 Art Dominguez at 281-622-7703 Monthly Newsletter 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. 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 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 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 Young Adults Various Times English & Spanish Community Group The Young Adults at St. Anthony’s are a group of Catholic young adults ages 18-35 (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 ADULT FAITH - GET INVOLVED BACK TO TOP

St. Elizabeth was the cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the wife of Zachariah, and the mother of St. John the Baptist. In St. Luke’s Gospel, she is depicted with Mary at the Visitation, where Mary recited the Magnificat. A descendant of Aaron (Luke1:5), Elizabeth, with Zachariah, lived around Jerusalem. When the Virgin Mary came to her door, Elizabeth was made aware of the presence of Christ in the womb. Owing to the fact that she was possessed of the fullness of Old Testament piety, she was herself graced with a son even though she was seemingly long past the age of being able to conceive. St. Elizabeth Time Period: 1st Century Feast Day: November 5 Title/Attributes: Mother of St. John the Baptist, Cousin of Mary Location of Relic: Main Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Elizabeth was the cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the wife of Zachariah, and the mother of St. John the Baptist. In St. Luke’s Gospel, she is depicted with Mary at the Visitation, where Mary recited the Magnificat. A descendant of Aaron (Luke1:5), Elizabeth, with Zachariah, lived around Jerusalem. When the Virgin Mary came to her door, Elizabeth was made aware of the presence of Christ in the womb. Owing to the fact that she was possessed of the fullness of Old Testament piety, she was herself graced with a son even though she was seemingly long past the age of being able to conceive. Luke 1:39-80 Now at this time Mary arose and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.” And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. “For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. “For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. “And His mercy is upon generation after generation toward those who fear Him. “He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. “He has filled the hungry with good things; And sent away the rich empty-handed. “He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy, As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.” And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home. Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with her And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zacharias, after his father. But his mother answered and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.” And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.” And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called. And he asked for a tablet and wrote as follows, “His name is John.” And they were all astonished. And at once his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God. Fear came on all those living around them; and all these matters were being talked about in all the hill country of Judea. All who heard them kept them in mind, saying, “What then will this child turn out to be?” For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of David His servant— As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old—Salvation from our enemies, And from the hand of all who hate us; To show mercy toward our fathers, And to remember His holy covenant, The oath which He swore to Abraham our father, To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days. “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on before the Lord to prepare His ways; To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins, Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us, To shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. 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Symeon the Stylite was a renowned ascetic and the first of the stylites—hermits who lived atop pillars. Born in northern Syria, he joined a monastery but was dismissed for his extreme practices. Living briefly in a hut, he later chose a pillar as his dwelling to seek greater solitude. Starting on a nine-foot pillar, he eventually lived atop one fifty feet high, where he prayed, fasted, and preached. Crowds gathered to seek his counsel, including religious and political leaders. His radical path to holiness inspired others to adopt similar lives of extreme devotion, making him a powerful figure of early asceticism. St. Symeon the Stylite Time Period: 390-459 Feast Day: July 27 Title/Attributes: Ancorite Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: From the Pillar Symeon the Stylite was a famed ascetic and one of the first of the stylitae , hermits who lived on the tops of pillars. He was born in northern Syria and was drawn to the eremitical life and entered a monastery at Eusebona, near Antioch. His fellow monks found his extreme asceticism to be ill-suited to the community's life, and so convinced him to depart. Symeon spent three years in a hut, distinguishing himself by fasting during Lent, and for standing for as long as his strength might endure. Still he found this life unsatisfactory and so took up residence upon a pillar with a platform set up on the top. The first pillar was nine feet high, but he found its height insufficient to escape the crowds who began gathering to see him and who sought out his advice. The pillar was extended to about fifty feet, and Symeon remained perched at the top until his death. Numerous visitors still came to see him, including many political and religious leaders. He also carried on a wide correspondence and regularly preached to the eager faithful who assembled beneath his pillar. His method of attaining spiritual perfection, while unusual, was nevertheless the source of much inspiration to his contemporaries, convincing a number of other ascetics to follow his example. Next Item Previous Item

The Tomb of the Virgin Mary, at the foot of Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives, is traditionally believed to be where Mary was laid after her Dormition (natural death). On the third day, her tomb was found empty, confirming the Church’s teaching of the Assumption—that Mary, preserved from original sin, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory. This doctrine, defined by the Catholic Church and rooted in centuries of tradition, affirms Mary’s unique participation in her Son’s Resurrection and foreshadows the resurrection of all the faithful. The site remains a revered place of pilgrimage at the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary in Jerusalem. From the Tomb of Mary Time Period: 1st Century Feast Day: August 15 Title/Attributes: Mother of God Location of Relic: Main Church - Near Mary Statue Type of Relic: Stone The Tomb of the Virgin Mary, also known as the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary or the Church of the Assumption, is built around a 1st-century Judean rock-cut tomb situated in the Kidron Valley at the foot of Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives. Mary, mother of Jesus, experienced the Dormition (natural death) and was buried here. On the third day, her tomb was discovered empty—preserved only by her burial cloths—signifying her bodily Assumption into heaven. "Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son's Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians: In giving birth you kept your virginity; in your Dormition you did not leave the world, O Mother of God, but were joined to the source of Life. You conceived the living God and, by your prayers, will deliver our souls from death." - Catechism of the Catholic Church #966. Today, a 12th-century façade leads down a staircase to the crypt, which still contains a small edicule marking the tomb—a stone bench rose from the rock to simulate the burial site. The tomb remains a sacred pilgrimage destination, symbolizing Mary’s assumption and esteemed role in Christian tradition. Next Item Previous Item

Volunteer Opportunities Are you looking to give your time and volunteer at St. Anthony's? Below are 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 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 EMHC Liturgy Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) assist the pastor and deacon in distributing Holy Communion during Mass. Contact Us 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 or in a hospital setting. Contact Us 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. 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. Contact Us 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 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 Sacristan Liturgy The Sacristan’s 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. Contact Us Usher Liturgy Ushers are vital to Mass on Sundays. We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are eager to extend a warm hand of welcome to those around them. Contact Us 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 BACK TO TOP