MASS TIMES:
Saturday:
4pm
Sunday:
8am (in French)
9:30am
11am
DAILY MASSES, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (through Friday during Lent)
@
8am
Holy Day Masses:
8am & 6pm
Click here to view videos of the building of our present church in 1955. The first is the actual construction; the second is the special Consecration Mass celebrated on Wednesday, October 12, 1995, which featured many dignitaries.
Enjoy this video of our church and its environs. The organist playing our Casavant is the creator of the video and a fantastic musician, Travis Catello!
Click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3E_nXuY2ns
It is the most basic desire within the human heart to search for lasting peace and happiness. In response to this desire Jesus says: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matt 11:28-30). If we turn to Jesus without hesitations or reservations He will give us that “peace that surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7), the peace we desire.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, where the French tradition will always be part of the fabric of our community, is wholly committed to bringing Christ to whoever seeks Him. This happens primarily in the sacraments, but also in fellowship, in Scripture studies, and other group meetings. Join us as we throw open the doors to Christ and allow Him to “give us rest.”
Rev. Fr. Richard Dion, Pastor
NEW SCRIPTURE STUDY
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, and ending Tuesday, Nov. 7th, a 4-part DVD series will be offered on The End Times & the Church's teachings regarding the last days.
Where: Tetu Hall
When: Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30
Dates: Oct. 3, 17, 24 & Nov. 7th
ST. ANNE SOCIETY 41ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday, November 4th: 9am-7pm
Sunday, November 5th: 8:30am-1pm
The Bake Sale is back! And everyone loves the old-fashioned Penny Sale! Check out the Variety Baskets, Ham & Turkey Raffles, Pot of Gold, Home-made Crafts, Kids Korner, Jewelry Table, & the Yard Sale!
Lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm on Saturday
Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 to 6:00pm
Sunday's Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11am.
Drawings: 1:30pm in the CLA cafeteria
Boxes are available for pickup this weekend after all Masses for you to pack with toys and gifts for the Boxes of Joy organization. Last year, parishioners helped 89 children. This year the goal is to fill enough boxes for 150 children in Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean to bless their Christmas holy day. Once packed, bring your boxes back to the main entrance of church by the weekend of November 4-5.
FRENCH MASS @8AM ON SUNDAYS
Since the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (our parish food pantry) is busier than ever with new clients requesting help, we are in dire need of food donations. Containers are available for drop-offs at entrances of church, or you can bring them to the rectory during business hours (Monday-Thursday from 8am to 2pm). People are also greatly needed to help fill bags on Wednesdays and/or assist "shoppers" as they choose items on Thursdays between 3 & 4pm. Volunteers are always paired with another person and do not need to help more than once a month. If you are interested, please call the rectory at 603-625-6409.
The Christmas Flower Memorial is a beautiful way to honor your family, friends and loved ones during this holy season. A memorial Mass for the departed souls remembered will be at the 6pm Mass on Christmas Eve.
Please place your donation in the special collection envelope located at the Church entrances. Please return in the collection basket or to the parish office by Dec. 18th. Suggested donation: $20 per memorial.
Donations received by December 18th with be displayed on a memorial board in church throughout the Christmas season.