Service Ministries - St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Click on the heading of each ministry to view additional information on services and volunteer opportunities.

Altar Guild
Caring for the Sanctuary environment and Liturgy items. Mary Ann Prody 439-8460

Choir
Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Choir Loft. Choir sings on Sundays at 11:00am, or during the summer, Sundays at 9:30am. David Sarkisian, Director, 439-0124, ext. 302

Funeral Planning
Upon the death of a Catholic, the procedure is that the family is to first contact a local funeral home. The funeral home will then coordinate all services (this includes rosaries, Memorial Masses, burial, ect). The church normally will not schedule any services without the directions of a funeral home. If a family contacts the church, they will be advised to coordinate with the funeral home.

Health Ministry/Parish Nurse Program
Volunteer professionals and lay people work together to bring health related activities to the congregation. Parish members take part in an activity or program to meet specific health related interests of the parish members. Blood pressure screening and CPR classes are examples of such activities. Sylvia Miller: 449-3252 or 322-8886

Homebound Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Parishioners who distribute the body of Christ to those who are unable to attend weekly Mass. To report a sick call or illness/homebound parishioner call 439-0124 ext. 102.

Homebound Visitors
Provide spiritual, one on one visits to the elderly, ill, or anyone unable to leave their home for an extended period of time. To report a sick call or illness/homebound parishioner call 439-0124 ext. 102.

Knights of Columbus
Empress of the Americas
Council 6092
Faith, Family and Fraternity make up the foundation upon which the Knights of Columbus stand. Our program and projects make a difference in communities and countries throughout the world. Members serve as Ministers at Mass, provide fundraising for the Parish, and take part in and support other worthy causes. Members also serve coffee and doughnuts in the Conference Room after morning Masses on Sunday to raise funds for the Seminarian Fund. Philip Sage: 322-8886

Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary
Wives and sisters of the Knights of Columbus assist the Knights in useful religious and civic activities.

Liturgical Ministers
Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Gift-bearers, Greeters, Lectors and Ushers serve at every weekend Mass. Parishioners are invited to serve in these ministries. Martha Danks-Ferguson: 439-0124, ext. 114.

Meals with Wheels
Volunteers help serve meals to parish members who are in dire need of help and assistance, usually due to illness, injury or surgery. Debbie Diebert: 439-0890

Ministry Fair
Educates the parish on the various ministries and invites people to volunteer. An annual event in the Fall on a Sunday after the Masses.

Outreach
Volunteers contact Catholics living in the parish who may not be registered, or may be inactive, to acquaint them with parish activities and services, and to encourage their participation in parish life.

Respect Life Ministry
Recognizes the value of all human life. Works to restore a respect for human life from conception to natural death. Through information and prayer, aims to educate all people about the teachings of Our Lord, expressed through His Catholic Church, regarding the sanctity of life. Jennifer Butcher: 277-9771

Welcoming Ministry for new Parishioners
Our church volunteer makes initial contact by telephone, then follows up with mailed information about the parish.