We are dedicated to connecting your Kindergarten to 5th Grade child to Jesus Christ and His Church. Everything we do is rooted in the love of the Gospel to provide your child with a safe, positive environment to learn our Catholic Faith. Children's Ministry Children's Formation A program for children, Kindergarten through Grade 5, our Faith Formation classes focus on the baptismal call to become followers of Jesus Christ. With an emphasis on Scripture and the traditions of the Catholic faith, students participate in the community's worship, prayer and service to others. Parents, the first and best teachers in the faith, are supported by catechists working in partnership with them in the religious education of their children. Love of Christ and the Church, frequent reception of the Sacraments, prayer, and service are encouraged as parents fulfill the obligation to their children in the promises made at baptism. Adult volunteers are needed as catechists (teachers and co-teachers), substitute catechists and assistants to help with planning, publicizing or arranging activities. Classroom Sessions K to 5th grades Our curriculum is the Faith & Life series by Ignatius Press. This program provides a basic foundation of faith and the love of Jesus Christ, through which students respond to God’s call in prayer, mercy, and justice. Students are taught by trained volunteers that include teachers, parents, grandparents and Confirmed teens. We ask that all parents are involved in some way, whether it is as a teacher, teacher assistant, substitute, parent helper, or hall monitor. Classes are offered on the following days and times, and our calendar generally follows the Conroe ISD school calendar. Sunday 2:30 -3:45 PM Sunday 4:15 – 5:30 PM Monday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Wednesday 4:45 – 6:00 PM Classroom Sign Up Homeschool Formation 1st to 8th grades Homeschool is parent-led formation. This program is an online version of the Faith & Life series by Ignatius Press, offering unique and engaging content. It provides a basic foundation of faith and the love of Jesus Christ, through which students respond to God’s call in prayer, mercy, and justice. The online version is available to view on any device and includes a Parent Guide to assist you in leading discussions with your child, furthering their understanding of the material. Our program includes a required in-person Parent Meeting in September to pick up course information. Home Study Sign Up Amazing Grace 1st to 12th grades Amazing Grace is a faith formation ministry to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to children with Adaptive Needs in 1st through 12th grade. "Our belief is that no one, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities, should be kept from opportunities of inclusion in faith formation, sacramental preparation, and fellowship with others." This program is designed for the specific needs of each child. We look forward to meeting with you to learn how we can include your son or daughter in a class. Session times are Sundays at 2:30pm or Mondays at 5:30pm. Parents are required to shadow their child during each session. AG on Facebook Program Contacts Mary Jo Vogel Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator mvogel@ap.church 832-482-4132 Katy Nardone Sacramental Preparation Coordinator knardone@ap.church 832-482-4062 Diane Czerniak Elementary Faith Formation Manager dczerniak@ap.church 832-482-4037 Activities for Children Boy Scouts of America 5th to 12th grades Boy Scout Troop 1180. Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. A program for boys 11 to 17 designed to achieve the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer group leadership with counsel of an adult Scoutmaster. If new to scouting, boys can join Scouts BSA if they are at least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and register on or after March 1st; or are age 11 but have not reached age 18. BSA Troop 1180 Cub Scouts of America K to 5th grades Cub Scout Pack 1180 is for boys ages 5-10 (Grades K-5). Scouting is “fun with a purpose” – developing character, citizenship, leadership, fitness, and faith through activities and adventures. Annual pack events include Fall and Spring campouts and a Pinewood Derby Race. We’d love to answer your questions about starting your Cub Scout Adventure with Pack 1180! CSA Pack 1180 Columbian Squires 5th to 12th grades The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. The program develops leadership skills and strengthens the Catholic faith of young men between the ages of 10-17. Sponsored by the Knights in our parish, the Squires will have fun and bond while helping their Church and community through service projects. KoC Squires Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas 1st to 12th grades Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas® is our charter for young girls. “Jetts” ages 6 to 10 and “Junioretts” ages 11 to 18 develop a deeper relationship with God and the Church while living out the motto of Message, Service and Community. JCDA Website Bread of Life Homeschool K to 12th grades Bread of Life – a community of local Catholic homeschool families – provides support to parents through mutual cooperation and friendship. We provide a platform for homeschooling families to connect with other families; a way to discuss relevant topics, gather wisdom, find encouragement and crowd-source information. This makes it possible for members to enrich one another through a broad array of educational, spiritual, and social activities in The Woodlands and surrounding areas. BOL Website Vacation Bible School K to 5th grades Vacation Bible School is offered each summer generally during the second week of June, Monday through Thursday for elementary students who will be attending kindergarten through 6th grade in the following fall school year. Space is limited. Registration for VBS generally opens during the month of March and fills to capacity within a few days. We offer early registration to our committed four-day adult volunteers. Questions can be directed to vbs@ap.church . Church Center BACK TO TOP

Get to know all the clergy (pastor, priests, and deacons) and staff serving the community of St. Anthony of Padua. Priests Fr. Jesse Garcia Pastor (Bilingüe) sdewlen@ap.church 832-482-4121 Fr. Viet Nguyen Parochial Vicar frviet@ap.church 832-482-4121 Fr. Renni Ariplackal Hospital Chaplain frrenni@ap.church 832-482-4121 Fr. Mathew Thottiyil Parochial Vicar frmathew@ap.church 832-482-4121 Deacons Dcn. Bill Bane Deacon bbane@ap.church 281-419-8700 Bryant Tran Pastoral Seminarian btran@ap.church 832-482-4059 Dcn. Dan Dragone Deacon ddragone@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Duane Poage Deacon dpoage@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Eduardo Mejia Deacon (Bilingüe) emejia@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Franco Knoepffler Deacon (Bilingüe) fknoepffler@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Mike Krall Deacon mkrall@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Mitch Vicknair Deacon mvicknair@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Rick Vogel Deacon rvogel@ap.church 281-419-8700 Dcn. Scott Broussard Deacon & Liturgy Manager sbroussard@ap.church 832-482-4061 Dcn. Tom Vicknair Deacon tvicknair@ap.church 281-419-8700 Parish Staff Adriana Flower Food Pantry Manager (Bilingüe) aflower@ap.church 832-482-4210 Amy Cordova Liturgy Assistant acordova@ap.church 832-482-4209 Angie Muckenthaler Confirmation Coordinator amuckenthaler@ap.church 832-482-4038 Ashley White Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant awhite@ap.church Bridgid Sharp Nursery Coordinator bsharp@ap.church 281-419-8700 Carl Mueller Facilities Technician cmueller@ap.church 281-419-8700 Casey Barnes Facilities Planner cbarnes@ap.church 832-482-4060 Cheryl Ray Administrative Assistant cray@ap.church 832-482-4113 Chris Nolin Music Manager cnolin@ap.church 832-482-4125 Claudia Avena Baptism Coordinator (Bilingüe) cavena@ap.church 832-482-4033 Danel Brodie Outreach Coordinator dbrodie@ap.church 832-482-4116 Deborah Weidemann Accounting Manager dweidemann@ap.church 832-482-4124 Diane Czerniak Elementary Faith Formation Manager dczerniak@ap.church 832-482-4037 Eric Dao Marketing & Communications Coordinator edao@ap.church 832-482-4039 Erika Reyes Facilities Technician (Bilingüe) ereyes@ap.church 281-419-8700 Franklin Marsan Director of Outreach (Bilingüe) fmarsan@ap.church 832-482-4128 Gabby Dailey Music Assistant gdailey@ap.church 832-482-4072 Janine Braun Director of Facilities jbraun@ap.church 832-482-4101 Joe Corona Director of Development jcorona@ap.church 832-482-4203 John Saladino Facilities Technician jsaladino@ap.church 281-419-8700 John Paulus Facilities Technician jpaulus@ap.church 281-419-8700 John Liptrap IT Manager jliptrap@ap.church 832-482-4131 Juana Moya Facilities Technician (Bilingüe) jmoya@ap.church 281-419-8700 Kate Mims Director of Parish Administration kmims@ap.church 832-482-4109 Katie Krall Adult Faith & Sacraments Manager kkrall@ap.church 832-482-4147 Katy Nardone Sacramental Preparation Coordinator knardone@ap.church 832-482-4062 Kevin Johnson Network Administrator kjohnson@ap.church 832-482-4044 Lillie Harwood Little Saints Manager lharwood@ap.church 832-482-4111 Mark Vallone Youth Minister mvallone@ap.church 832-482-4135 Mary Batey Communications & Chapel Manager mbatey@ap.church 832-482-4115 Mary Jo Vogel Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator mvogel@ap.church 832-482-4132 Matt Jennerson Life Teen/EDGE Associate Youth Coor. mjennerson@ap.church 832-482-4217 Michelle Priddy Receptionist mpriddy@ap.church 281-296-2800 Myriam DeKoster Hispanic Hospitality (Bilingüe) mdekoster@ap.church 832-482-4068 Phillip Cooper Audio Engineer pcooperap.church 832-482-4072 Dcn. Scott Broussard Deacon & Liturgy Manager sbroussard@ap.church 832-482-4061 Shelly Wilson Youth Ministry Manager swilson@ap.church 832-482-4136 Stephen O'Connell Facilities Manager spoconnell@ap.church 832-482-4130 Susan Dewlen Executive Clergy Assistant sdewlen@ap.church 832-482-4121 Tamara Barry Marriage Coordinator tbarry@ap.church 832-482-4123 Tory Rollins Little Saints Administrative Asst. vrollins@ap.church 832-482-4146 Tracy Miesch Application & Data Administrator tmiesch@ap.church 832-482-4041

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Anthony of Padua Church offers spiritual growth and person-to-person assistance to those in need, focusing on home visits, aid for essentials, and collaborative support with the church’s food pantry. Volunteers help with home visits, funding for basic needs, and weekly outreach activities. How We Help WHAT IS THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY? The Society of SVDP is a Catholic lay organization, which leads women/men to join together to GROW SPIRITUALLY by offering PERSON TO PERSON SERVICE to the needy and suffering in the traditions of founder, Frederic Ozanam and patron St. Vincent De Paul. Essential Elements are Spirituality, Friendship and Service, as Christ teaches No work of charity is foreign: rent, utilities, vehicles, homes, food, disaster relief, prison ministries, etc. Core of our ministry starts with the home visit What can be accomplished with a HOME VISIT One sees and experiences the conditions that others face One can provide comfort and support One can pray with others One can show care and dignity Society of St. Vincent de Paul For those needing assistance Please call 281-466-1920 and leave a detailed message with your name and return phone number, and one of our members will contact you. Become A Volunteer The Founder of the Society of SVDP was Frederic Ozanam. Frederic and his Catholic friends were challenged with the question: “What is your church doing today to meet the needs of society and the poor?” Society of St Vincent De Paul was organized in 1833 in Paris, and quickly spread in Europe (Italy, England, etc), before coming to the United States in 1845 in St Louis. St. Vincent De Paul at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Approximately 50 members Meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. We are active for 3 out of 4 weeks in a month We provide funds for rent, utilities, car payments, furniture, medicine & more. We often work with the St. Anthony’s Bread food pantry to provide food. Our individual responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling and conducting home visits, pledging funds and paying client bills. We conduct roughly 8 to 12 home visits per week We distribute $8,000 to $10,000 per week, based on the donations received from the parish to the SVDP ministry Volunteer with SVdP You will go and visit the poor ten times a day and ten times a day you will find God there. -Saint Vincent De Paul Donate to SVdP Society BACK TO TOP

St. Anthony’s Bread Food Pantry at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church provides nutritious meals to families in need across Montgomery County. Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the pantry offers volunteer opportunities for tasks like sorting donations and distributing food. New clients register with proof of address, and the pantry asks for a 14-day interval between visits. Holiday closures and specific donation needs are posted regularly. St. Anthony's Bread Food Pantry When we are open Pantry Hours Tuesday • 8 AM - 10 AM Thursday • 8 AM - 10 AM Saturday • 8 AM - 10 AM *The pantry will close earlier than when we run out of food. Each family must allow a minimum of 14 days between visits. Pantry Closures The St. Anthony’s Bread Food Pantry will be closed for distribution on: December 22 - January 1 March 21 March 31 April 2 April 4 April 11 May 23 July 4 Current Needs Protein bars Chips (lunch box size) Peanut Butter Jelly in plastic jar Vienna Sausage Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon Chef Boyardee Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo) Salt & Pepper Flour, sugar, cooking oil How We Help St. Anthony’s Bread is the food pantry of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Serving thousands of families every month, we are proud to help support our community by providing nutritious meals to those in need. The street address to use for GPS location services such as Google Maps or Apple Maps is 7985 Bay Branch Dr, Spring, TX 77382 Our Food Pantry serves families with an address located in the following Montgomery County zip codes: 77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, 77305, 77306, 77316, 77318, 77328, 77333, 77339, 77353, 77354, 77355, 77356, 77357, 77362, 77365, 77372, 77373, 77375, 77377, 77378, 77379, 77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385, 77386, 77387, 77388, 77389, 77393 ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PANTRY? At your first visit, our volunteers will ask you to provide a valid identification or a utility/service bill containing your name and address. If the address is one of the zip codes listed above, you will fill out a short registration form (available in both English and Spanish), which is then used to create your ID card to be presented each time you come to the pantry. We ask you to wait 14 days between visits. Become A Volunteer Are you looking for a place to offer your time and talent in our parish? Many Volunteers are needed for the daily operations of the St. Anthony’s Bread Food Pantry. Saturday volunteers need to register through Planning Center. For weekday volunteering (Monday to Friday), individuals can simply show up at 7 a.m., provided they are certified. Help is needed in the following tasks: 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. Volunteer with us! If you are 18+ and older, you must be Safe Environment certified. Safe Environment Training Link Questions about Safe Environment compliance? Contact safe@ap.church Once certified, volunteers are welcome to volunteer from Monday-Saturday from 7 AM - 10 AM. Questions about volunteering? Contact Adriana Flower Learn More Sign up to Volunteer If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. -- Saint Teresa of Calcutta Donate to Food Pantry Community Resources Contact Food Pantry BACK TO TOP

St. Anthony of Padua celebrates Mass daily and our campus is generally open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM daily. See our schedule for Mass times, church and chapel hours, parish office hours, adoration hours, and reconciliation times. Times & Hours Weekend Mass (Main Church) Saturday: 5 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM Español , 6 PM Nursery Registration 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. Confession Tuesday: 5 PM - 6:30 PM • English Only Wednesday: 6 PM - 8 PM • English and Español 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 Location: 7801 Bay Branch Drive The Woodlands, TX 77382 Open Hours: Saturday: 4 PM - 6:30 PM Sunday: 6 AM - 7:30 PM Adoration Chapel Open to the Public: Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 10 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM - 10 AM Sunday: 7:30 PM - 10 PM Scheduled Adoration Information: If you are interested in becoming a scheduled adorer for any public hour or throughout the night, you may register for a holy hour by contacting us. Contact Us Our Lady of the Angels Chapel Location: 8715 Kuykendahl Road Spring, Texas 77382 Open Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday* • 8 AM - 12 PM Tues & Thurs • 8 AM - 12 PM & 5 PM - 8 PM Wednesday • 6 PM - 8 PM Sunday • 8 AM - 1 PM This is an active chapel with Daily Mass, Confession, Funerals, and Weddings scheduled weekly. If you are visiting, contact us at chapel@ap.church to ensure you are not disrupting other liturgies. Saint Relics

St. Anthony of Padua is a joyful Roman Catholic Church located in The Woodlands, Texas of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. 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. Weekend Mass (Main Church) Saturday: 5 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM Español, 6 PM Nursery Registration 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) Confession (OLA Chapel) Tuesday: 5 PM - 6:30 PM • English Only Wednesday: 6 PM - 8 PM • English and Español 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 FACE- BOOK Follow us on Facebook Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Calendar of Events

Are you looking to give your time and volunteer at St. Anthony's? Below are all the opportunities for you to get involved!  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 Filter by Category Select Category 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 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 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 1000 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. 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 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 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 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 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. Learn More 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 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. 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 Loving Choice Pregnancy Center Outreach Loving Choice, a pregnancy help center, is a place any woman can go for help and information when she is facing an unexpected, emotional and possibly scary situation. Maybe she just wants to take advantage of a free pregnancy test. If test results read “Positive” she might wonder “What do I do now? Who can help me understand my options without judgement or pressure?“. The volunteers at Loving Choice will listen to you and provide compassionate options. We want to help. 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’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 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 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 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 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 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 Youth Ministry Volunteer Evangelization 1. Youth Ministry Core Team Experience the rewards of sharing your faith and leading our middle and high school age teens to know the love of God and our Catholic faith. Our Life Teen, EDGE and Confirmation programs are designed to provide essential intellectual and spiritual catechesis that is so vital to the formation of our teens. There are at least 2 Core members in each small group, and all training and materials are provided. 2. Youth Ministry Parent Volunteers With over 750 teens participating in the Life Teen, EDGE and Confirmation programs at St. Anthony’s, we need many hands to provide them with activities, handouts, and increased 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 BACK TO TOP

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first United States citizen to become a saint, was born on July 15th, 1850 in a village near Milan, Italy. Inspired with missionary zeal at a young age, she attempted to join a religious order at 18, but was denied due to her poor health. Undeterred, her missionary heart led her to restore an orphanage in Cadagono, Italy, which began an incredible journey of founding a religious order, becoming Mother Cabrini, and opening schools, hospitals and orphanages around the world. She became a U.S. citizen in 1909, and is the patron saint of immigrants. Her feast day is November 13th. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Time Period: 1850-1917 Feast Day: November 13 Title/Attributes: Virgin Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Right Section Type of Relic: Bones Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first United States citizen to become a saint, was born on July 15, 1850 in S’ant Angelo Lodigiano, a small village near Milan, Italy. Inspired with a missionary zeal at a young age and intrigued with the future of religious life, she studied arduously at her school, run by the Daughters of the Sacred Heart. She graduated with high honors at 18 and immediately applied for admission to the religious order but was turned down due to her poor health. Undeterred, she devoted herself to a life of lay service. She accepted a substitute teaching position in a village school, where she met Father Antonio Serrati, the rector of the parish run by the Daughters of the Sacred Heart. Fr. Antonio took notice of her missionary heart, and when Frances attempted to join the religious order again, he gave her a different mission: travel to Cadagono, Italy in order to help restore a disorganized and poorly run orphanage called the House of Providence. At 24 years old, she journeyed to Cadogno for a six-year period of training, teaching, and building a community of women who were devoted to a life of charitable work. In September of 1877, she became Mother Cabrini, making her vows at the House of Providence, and putting on her religious habit for the first time. She also added “Xavier” to her name, in honor of St. Francis Xavier. Frances was named Mother Superior of the House of Providence, helping train seven young nuns before the orphanage was abruptly closed in 1880. Now homeless, Frances would soon receive a suggestion from the Bishop of Lodi: found a missionary order of women to serve in his diocese. She accepted, moving with the nuns into an abandoned Franciscan friary. They became a hub of activity - receiving orphans, opening a day school, teaching classes in needlework, and doing everything they could with few resources to serve those in their area. At the same time, Mother Cabrini was beginning to draw together a simple rule of life for the institute, choosing St. Francis de Sales and St. Francis Xavier as their patrons. She composed the rule and constitution of their religious institute, designing a simple habit to wear, and they became the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. In its first five years, the institute would open seven homes, a free school, and a nursery, with many postulants flocking to Cadogno to join. Mother Cabrini traveled to Rome in 1877 to seek papal approval for her order from Pope Leo XIII, who encouraged her to take her missionary zeal “not to the East, but to the West.” At that time, millions of Italians had emigrated to the United States seeking new opportunities for their families, but found only hardships and cruelty. Lured by the enticements of a fresh start, they were immediately exploited and pulled into exceedingly dangerous jobs while living in clusters of overcrowded, disease-filled “Little Italy” slums. Most Italians found their dreams unmet, and were lonely and homesick in a new, vast country. On March 31, 1889, Mother Cabrini and six other sisters arrived in New York, ready to serve the Lord. They were met with challenges immediately, when a misunderstanding at the time of their arrival revealed that the building originally intended to be their orphanage was no longer available. The Archbishop suggested that the nuns should return to Italy, but Mother Cabrini refused. Thanks to a generous donation, the brave nuns purchased their first house, and an orphanage was soon taking root in West Park, New York, which is now known as the Saint Cabrini Home. Mother Cabrini would go on to open numerous orphanages, hospitals and schools around the world. She traveled vigorously, leaving a wake of care and support to those in need behind her. Even where she didn’t have an established institution, her presence alone led many groups and governments to take constructive steps to remedy any suffering or shortages in their area. In 1909, Mother Cabrini took the oath of allegiance to the United States in Seattle. Eight years after becoming a U.S. citizen, she was in Chicago when she suffered a recurrence of illnesses related to a previous bout with malaria. She died on December 22, 1917, in one of her own hospitals in Chicago. She was 67. St. Frances made an indelible impact on countless lives, and she is an incredible witness of a citizen-servant who was unafraid to serve God and neighbor alike. Next Item Previous Item

St. Louis de Marillac was a foundress and patroness of social workers. She was born in France and later married Anthony Le Gras who unfortunately died in 1625. As a widow, she then met St. Vincent de Paul and assumed the task of directing the Ladies of Charity. In 1633, she opened her home to train workers for the poor, founding the Sisters of Charity of St. Paul, which received formal approval in 1655. Louise traveled throughout France to establish orphanages, hospitals, and other services for the poor, founding forty houses before she died on March 15. St. Louise de Marillac Time Period: 1591-1660 Feast Day: March 15 Title/Attributes: Widow, Mother, Foundress Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Center Section Type of Relic: Clothing St. Louis de Marillac was a foundress and patroness of social workers. She was born in France and later married Anthony Le Gras who unfortunately died in 1625. As a widow, she then met St. Vincent de Paul and assumed the task of directing the Ladies of Charity. In 1633, she opened her home to train workers for the poor, founding the Sisters of Charity of St. Paul, which received formal approval in 1655. Louise traveled throughout France to establish orphanages, hospitals, and other services for the poor, founding forty houses before she died on March 15. Next Item Previous Item

Illuminatus was likely martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. The Roman Emperor Diocletian (r. 284-305) was severely anti-Christian and persecuted the Church and the early Christians. Many saints were martyred during this time and suffered greatly for their faith. Modern historians estimate that between 3,000 and 3,500 Christians were martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. St. Illuminatus Time Period: 3rd-4th Century Feast Day: No Assigned Date Title/Attributes: Martyr Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: Bones Illuminatus was likely martyred during the Reign of Diocletian. There were many martyrs during the “Diocletianic Era”. The Diocletianic Era was the unusual practice of reckoning time from the start of the reign of the bitterly anti-Christian Emperor Diocletian (r. 284–305). This is in recognition of the severe persecution of the Church under Diocletian and his colleagues in rule, Maximian (r. 286-305) and Galerius (r. 305-311), although the formal universal oppression did not commence until 303, the so-called Great Oppression. Another colleague, or junior emperor, Caesar Constantius I Chlorus (r. 293-306), was conspicuous for his leniency toward Christians. Next Item Previous Item