St Anthony of Padua

SUNDAY   8:30 AM   AND  10:15 AM
DAILY  MONDAY - FRIDAY   8:00 AM
SATURDAY VIGIL  5:00 PM
HOLY DAYS   8:00 AM  AND  7 PM

CONFESSIONS  SATURDAY  4:15 - 4:45 PM
ANYTIME WITH APPOINTMENT
 

ADVENT - A Season of Hope

Dear brothers and sisters, in Advent, we begin a new liturgical year, that is, a new journey of the People of God with Jesus, our Shepherd, who guides us through history toward the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. Through Advent we experience a profound sense of the meaning of history. We rediscover the beauty of all people being on a journey: the Church, with her vocation and mission, and the whole of humanity, nations, civilizations, cultures, all on a journey along the paths of time.
But where is this journey headed? Is there a common goal? And what is this goal?

The Lord answers us through the prophet Isaiah and says: “At the end of days the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come and say: ‘Come, let us climb the Lord’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths’” (Isaiah 2:2-3). This is what Isaiah says about where we are going. It is a universal pilgrimage toward a common goal.

God's Word found its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and he himself is the “Lord’s temple,” the Word made flesh: he is both the leader and the goal of our pilgrimage, of the pilgrimage of the whole People of God; and in its light other peoples too can journey toward the Kingdom of justice, toward the Kingdom of peace. The prophet says further: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again” (2:4). Let me repeat what the prophet says. Listen well: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.” But when will this happen? What a beautiful day it will be when weapons are destroyed to be transformed into tools for work! What a beautiful day that will be! And this is possible! Let us bet on hope, on the hope of peace, and it will be possible!

Pope Francis
Advent Address

St Anthony's is pleased to announce that we now offer Online Giving.  We are providing this service so that you have the option to manage your contributions online or with your offering envelopes.  This service is safe and secure.  In addition it will be a more convenient contribution method for our parishiooneers.  CLICK HERE  to sign up or manage your account.  If you have any questions please contact the rectory office.  636-677-4868  ext  104

St. Anthony PSR News

Enrollment for the 2018-2019 PSR school year is now open!
Our classes will begin Sunday, September 9, 2018.
Registration forms for Little Lambs (ages 3-5), Kindergarten and grades 1-8 can be found on our parish website at www.stanthonyhr.org. Click on the “Education” tab.
 
For more information, please contact Kathy Joslin at mrskathyjoslin@yahoo.com or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677-1567.
Return 2018-2019 Registration forms to the parish office.

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis provides the sexual abuse prevention program "Protecting God's Children" to parishes, schools, and archdiocesan agencies at no cost.  To learn more about the program.  Click on the logo above to access the workshop schedule.  Once you reach the site, click the down arrow and select "St. Louis Archdiocese."

Missouri Department of Social Services
Children's  Child Abuse and Neglect
Hotline Number
1-800-392-3738

For additional information related to reporting incidents of suspected abuse, please refer to the Archdiocese's Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines on Child Abuse and Neglect Reports, or contact:

Office of Child and Youth Protection
(314) 792-7704

We are happy you're here.  Please visit our website often.  If you are thinking about joining our parish, we would love to have you with us.  You are most welcome to join for our Celebrations.  St Anthony's is a warm, loving family, that is alive with the fire of Gods Love.  Call our Parish office for more information.  636-677-4868