Ministries
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Welcome!
Look what Jesus did with just 12 disciples; He was able to spread Christianity around the world!! As members of the church, Jesus calls us to be his disciples. Will you help by providing just a few hours of your time each month? If so, please consider joining us in serving on one of these committees to help keep your church community viable by giving back some of the talents that God has given to you.
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Activities Committee
Mission: Arrange dinners, entertainment approximately three times a year to provide a venue to parishioners to enjoy each others company.
Deus Caritas Est MinistryMission: The Deus Caritas Est Ministry follows the footsteps of Jesus Christ, our good Samaritan, who asks us to Minister to God's beloved children, who physically and spiritually suffer. He commands us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.
Altar Servers
Mission: Altar servers assist the priest with the celebration of each weekend Mass as well as special Masses on Holy Days. We welcome parishioners of ages from the 3rd grade on up. We also welcome Adults for the Funeral Mass
Bereavement Committee
Mission: We extend the sympathy and prayers of the parish community to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Members help the bereaved choose music and/or readings for the Liturgy of Christian Burial (the funeral Mass).
Bread of Life
Mission: To be part of a ministry to help provide a meal to the needy of our community.
ChoirMission: To enhance the celebration of the Mass by inviting parishioners to share Their gift of singing with the congregation.
Eucharistic Ministers
Mission: The mission of the Eucharistic Minister is to participate in the sharing of the body and blood of Jesus Christ with the parish community.
Faith Sharing with Elders
Mission: Our growth in faith is a lifelong process. This ministry offers an opportunity to share faith with residents of a local nursing home. Together, we pray and reflect on Scripture that we may integrate the faith of our younger years with God’s action in our lives today.
Finance Committee
Mission: Review and examine the needs, resources, and budget of the parish and advise the Pastor and the Parish Council on the appropriate distribution of funds.
Greeters
Mission: To be a welcoming presence to parishioners and new comers to the parish.
Lawn/Grounds Care
Mission: To help maintain church lawn on a rotating basis, approximately every 1 to 2 weeks for Mowing. Planting, mulching, weeding and cleaning up the grounds on a regular basis to help with the up keep of the property.
Lectors
Mission: The Liturgy of the Word at each Mass is the Church’s proclamation of God’s life in us, and it is mediated by the gifts of lectors. Lectors proclaim the scriptures to the assembly so people may truly hear the Word that is to shape their lives.
Ministry to Shut-Ins
Mission: These volunteers take communion to those who are unable to attend Mass due to physical limitations or illness. Our mission is to reach out to those members of our community who are not able to join us for Eucharist.
Parish Council
Mission A representative body of the parish in union with one another and with the Pastor to meet and discuss and resolve matters which concern the good of the Parish.
Prayer Line
Mission: Parishioners pray for the intentions and needs of those in our community. They are informed of the intentions through a multi-linked prayer chain, either by phone or e-mail.
Project 60
Mission: Raise money for specific church projects through selling numbered tickets which entitle participants to a monthly drawing. Dinner Dance in November with added grand prizes.
Shawl Ministry
Mission: To provide shawls and lap robes as a tangible piece of comfort, hope, and joy to those who need to be reminded of God’s loving kindness.We are a group of knitters and crocheters who come together for prayer and fellowship.
Ushers
Ushers seat people at crowded Masses, open doors to classrooms when needed, pass the collection baskets.
Youth Ministry
Mission: To enable youth to learn how to provide ministry to the parish and other youth with direction from caring adult members. Various parish and social justice community projects.
Religious Education
Mission: St. Anthony's mission in Religious Education is to help the parish's children experience the presence of God in their lives, and to learn who Jesus Christ is by the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the inspiration and examples of parents. It aims to follow the ways of Jesus Christ through Catholic teachings of the Faith and to creatively engage them in the learning process.
Parish Ministry Council
Mission: To help the "Parish Council" execute whatever is evaluated and bring to fulfillment of the Mission and Vision of each Ministry, so that evangelization and involvement in the different ministries remains alive, active, efficient and accessible to whomever wants to be involved.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Society
Mission: To express our love for God by our love for our fellow men and women by serving the needs of our Community, as we follow the example of our patron saint, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Building & Grounds Committee
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Light of the World Ministry
Mission: Light of the World is a small group community that gathers after attending a weekend retreat. The mission is to deepen our relationshis with Jesus Christ through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Members practice living a sacramental life, committing to daily prayer, evangelizing through words and actions and taking an active part in the community of St. Anthony of Padua.
Counters Committee
Mission: To provide an accurate accounting record fo the weekend Mass collections, noted on a "Tally Sheet" for the purpose of the Parish's financial and accounting records.
Decorating Committee
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Virtual Discipleship Technology Committee:
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