St. Anthony Catholic Church: St. Anthony News http://www.stanthonydsm.org/mod/news/group.php?category_id=1 Feed en-us no@body.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-10T08:45:24-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mass Time Change - Please Note! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/mass_time_change_-_please_note.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/mass_time_change_-_please_note.html Mass Time Change

Beginning Wed. Sept. 1st the 8am Mass will change to 8:40 permanently, to enable the school kids to attend.

Also, beginning Fri. Sept. 3rd the 8:45am Mass will change to 8:40 permanently to enable the school kids to attend.

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 Volunteers Needed For Home Cleanup! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/volunteers_needed_for_home_cleanup.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/volunteers_needed_for_home_cleanup.html Are you a fan of HGTV‘s Designed to Sell? Would you like to be?

St. Anthony‘s Foundation is sponsoring their own production. We are preparing the home previously occupied by the Priests of the Parish to be on the Market for Sale. The proceeds will be donated to the St. Anthony Foundation per the request of the Donor of the House.

On Saturday, Sept. 11th at 9am, we will have a blitz cleanup, restyle and Design to Sell. Volunteers are needed for landscaping, painting, installing light fixtures with minor electrical work, cleaning, minor carpentry, and power washing lots of this. Bring a power washer (we will need more than one for this job) also rakes, clippers and shovels for landscaping, cleaning supplies and buckets, carpentry tools, and anything else you can think of.

Children under 12 will not be able to work due to the liability.

We will take pictures of Before and After and submit them to the TV show De-signed to Sell on HGTV. Who knows you could be a TV Star!

Lunch and plenty of drinking water will be provided by the Foundation Board and their spouses.

House is located at 4101 SW 28th St. Directions: SW 31st south to Summit Vista Dr, turn left and go to SW 28th, turn left. House is n right hand side of street.

Please contact Melba Scaglione at 283-2609 or Ralph Marasco at 243-6800 before Sept. 9th as to when you can work and what chore you would prefer to do.

Be There!!!! It Should Be Fun!!!!

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 Fall Festival Sept. 25th & 26th!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/fall_festival_sept_25th_26th.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/fall_festival_sept_25th_26th.html UPDATE 9/5/10

Hello folks,

Here we are again, looking for things to make the fall fund raiser special.

We have some really fun games for the kids. We are having Friday pre-view of games for the school children, don‘ miss that! We are looking at having popcorn on the playground and cold drinks and candy to take home. We‘ll have fun just being our-selves. Get your family excited about coming. It could be a weekend of fun for everyone.

There will be lots of good food, and lots of things to buy.

Bingo is going to be a big hit, ―$100 games and $500 Blackout.‖

The raffle is phenomenal you need to be a part of it. This could be your lucky day!!!

There is something for everyone.

Please do your part—be a volunteer, be a supporter, be a part of this great effort!!!

 

FALL FESTIVAL FACTS

Dear Parishioners:

We have a progress report on the fall festival responses:

I know you may think it is too early to talk about Fall Festival, Sept. 24 & 25. It does however, take a lot of early planning if the Festival is to be smooth running and be profitable. It looks like people are interested in helping and we need your help as well. If you have any of the equipment or games or supplies that we need please see Brother Dennis. Read on ---

We are very grateful for those of you who have already answered some of the requests for including St. Anthony Church in your plans. Some people have al-ready given canning jars and canning supplies to make salsa, stewed tomatoes, chili sauce, pickles, banana peppers, pickled beets, relish etc. We still need the produce to do the canning. We have one gentleman who has volunteered to get us a bushel of Peppers. How great is that!!!

If you have a hobby, make something for us to sell. Our craft booth will be mostly items that are hand made and will share space on the bake sale tables. One lady is going to knit dish cloths.

We are in need of small items that could be used as game prizes. One person has some beads and figures that will be a big help, another person has stuffed animals. One thing that we asked for and is relatively inexpensive is the 2-liter bottles of soda. We use them as a ring- toss game and the winners get to keep the soda. Watch for an ad in supermarkets - pick some up and donate them. Two families have already called to say that they are doing just that.

We have a game of tossing coins into cups and glasses. These are usually novelty cups that have advertising or pictures on them and the kids love to take them home. Several people have let us know that they are saving them for us. Cups, glasses and decorator plates make the game more fun. What can you donate? Clean you cupboards!!

Please think about the bake sale, we could use fresh baked items. Along with that, we need cakes for the cake walk. Every year people come to the festival just for a certain delicacy that they know they will find here. It could be home-made pies, cakes, breads, rolls or cookies. You may or may not receive a call to commit to a donation for the bake sale; but make your own commitment to your-self and help us out. It is difficult to get people to volunteer to be on the calling list- thus the possibility of no one calling you. It isn‘t intentional, but it does hap-pen.

Please don‘t forget—CASH–ALWAYS WORKS!! Any questions, call Jo Anna 244-4709. Early response appreciated. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank You!!!

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 Annual Diocesan Appeal Update http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/annual_diocesan_appeal_update.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/annual_diocesan_appeal_update.html Annual Diocesan Appeal

I want to make a final appeal to those of us who have not yet made an Annual Diocesan Appeal pledge or donation. As of today, we are $32,273 short of our Annual Appeal goal. If all those who have not pledged would make a pledge of whatever amount we will come closer to our goal. Please help your parish, and pledge to the Appeal. Here‟s how to make your pledge – take an envelope and write appeal on it. Write your name on the outside. Put a note with the pledge amount and drop it in the basket, mail it or drop it off at the parish office. Thank you for your support of St. Anthony and our diocese.

ADA Update

Goal $144,923

Pledged $112,650

Paid $ 86,159

Due $ 58,764

Percent of Goal Pledged 60.48%

Special thanks to Mr. David Miller for heading up the Appeal effort this year. Thanks too to all those who worked on the Appeal calls. God Bless you all.

Msgr. Frank E. Chiodo

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 A Message from Pat Wadle, Director Religious Education http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/a_message_from_pat_wadle_director_religious_education-4.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/a_message_from_pat_wadle_director_religious_education-4.html Dear Parents In Christ,

"To make Jesus Christ known and loved!" This is the goal of SA Religious Education

Program for children in grades K-8. The finest group of catechists help to support our parents in their task as the primary educators of their children. This year our catechists will make a public Oath of Fidelity, proclaiming that we will never teach or hand on anything to our students that is contrary to the teachings of the Church, always striving to live as Catholics in good standing. We will gather together monthly to pray for our students, their parents and our parish. At the beginning of this school year we will make an act of consecration, entrusting our year to our Blessed Mother.

On the first day of class parents will need to attend a meeting @ 10am in the school cafeteria. There you will receive your handbook, calendar and a brief summation of all activities and events that will take place during the school year. This meeting is mandatory and attendance will be taken.

Next weekend, September 11th-12th we will have pre-registration following all of the Masses. This is an opportunity for you to take care of business before classes begin on the 19th of September. Please make sure you enroll your children before the deadline of September 25th. A $25 late fee will be enforced. Also, please make sure you fill out your registration form completely, all three pages.

Parents enrolled in last years classes will receive via email a detailed letter regarding the upcoming school year. If you have changed your email address, please let me know right away so that you can receive all information regarding this school year.

Please pray for the success of our religious education program, our families and our students.

In the Peace of Christ,

Pat Wadle, DRE

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/welcome_new_members.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/welcome_new_members.html WELCOME to our Parish

 

 

 

 

Barbara Mein, Milton & Blanca Chabla, Scott & Erica Crawford, Scott & Ricci Smith, Amber Acosta, Jose Garcia Juarez, Elvia Martinez Lopez, Thomas & Dawn Ogden  

 

 

Total of 48 new households in 2010

We welcomed 96 new households in 2008 and 67 in 2009

 

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 Upcoming Parish Events - Mark Your Calendars!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/upcoming_parish_events_-_mark_your_calendars.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/upcoming_parish_events_-_mark_your_calendars.html Sept. 5—Retirement reception for Deacon Bill

Sept. 15—RCIA starts

Sept. 25&26—St. Anthony Family Food Fair

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 Women's CHRP Weekend October 2nd & 3rd http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/womens_chrp_weekend_october_2nd_3rd.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/womens_chrp_weekend_october_2nd_3rd.html I HAVE CALLED YOU BY NAME! ARE YOU LISTENING????

Do you want to grow in your friendship with God and your fellow St Anthony pa-rishioners? Then CRHP is for you!!

October 2nd&3rd is the Women's CRHP Renewal Weekend. Let us spoil you!! There is no cost to attend this weekend retreat! IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! SPEND THE TIME ON YOURSELF---IT IS WELL WORTH IT!!! For more in-formation, call Sophia Winters at 280-3969 or wisophia@msn.com Space is lim-ited so don't delay. Watch the bulletin for more details.

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 Bible Study at St. Anthony's Starting Soon!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/bible_study_at_st_anthonys_starting_soon.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/bible_study_at_st_anthonys_starting_soon.html Beginning September 14, 2010

Tuesdays 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

The Bible Time Line

The Story of Salvation

THE GREAT ADVENTURE

by Jeff Cavins

Participants will:

  1. Read for yourself the 14 narrative books of the Bible—the ones that tell the story—in chronological order.
  2. Learn God‘s marvelous plan of salva-tion history and see how your faith story fits into ―His-story‖.
  3. Study key Old Testament passages in light of their fulfillment in Christ.
  4. Learn how Catholic Tradition views the biblical narrative and how to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a study reference.
  5. Gain greater appreciation for the Scripture reading you hear at Mass.

Lay a strong foundation for further Bible reading and study.

Contact: Donna Haney

285-0781 or 229-4457 (cell)

donnahaney@mediacombb.net

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 Holy Land Pilgrimage With Msgr. Chiodo! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/holy_land_pilgrimage_with_msgr_chiodo.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/holy_land_pilgrimage_with_msgr_chiodo.html Holy Land Meeting

DEAR FELLOW PILGRIMS,

The date for the next meeting is FRI., SEPT. 10, @ 6:30PM in the lower church at St Anthony`s {same place as the last meeting}. I will distribute documents.

Bring any questions you might have. Margaret will discuss her "helpful hints" and do a Q & A

Please RSVP--We will have dessert and beverages available.

Thank you, Marva

 

 

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Join Msgr. Frank Chiodo on a spiritual journey of faith.  Walk in the footsteps of Jesus-You'll never be the same!

November 8-16, 2010  $2,989 per person out of Des Moines.  A $400 deposit is required by April 15, 2010

To sign-up or any questions please call Marva Marasco at 515-779-7766 or
cruzandtours@hotmail.com

For additional information on the tour, click on the link below:
Tour Info

For the Reservation Contract, click on the link below:
Reservation Form

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 "A Word From Home and School" http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/quota_word_from_home_and_schoolquot.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/quota_word_from_home_and_schoolquot.html HOME AND SCHOOL PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:

Home and School would like to thank all of the parents and students who helped us replenish woodchips to our playground. This project was funded by Home & School. Without the help of our dedicated volunteers we would not have been able to accomplish this task. Thank you very much!

The 2010-11 Home & School Board would like to introduce ourselves and let you know who to contact if you need anything. We hope everyone is having a fantas-tic summer!

President–Melissa Mauro, 249-4629 (cell) or 256-6342 (hm) melissa@paper-systems.com

Vice President–Jennifer Bertagnolli, 287-2368 (hm) jenb4k@aol.com

Treasurer–Charles Scavo 288-5700 csscavo@gmail.com

Secretary – Deb Pane-205-8040 (cell) deborahpane@yahoo.com

Scrip Coordinator- Karla Hernandez (515)-564-8049 kher-nan@iowaeventscenter.com.

The Home & School Board members are here to help our parents of St. Anthony‘s make our school the best place it can be. We depend on all our parents to par-ticipate in Home & School events and fundraisers to help us improve our school.

Please remember to purchase Scrip. Scrip is an easy way to give back to St. An-thony‘s School and Parish without spending money above and beyond your house-hold budget. We are currently looking for volunteers to be on our Scrip Commit-tee and help sell Scrip after mass. If you are interested in helping please contact Karla Hernandez at khernan@iowaeventscenter.com or 745-7327. It is impera-tive we find more people to help with the Scrip Program to help keep it going.

The Home & School meetings are hosted the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the school cafeteria. We hope all parents choose to join our first meeting Sept. 14th @ 7 p.m. in St. Anthony‘s Cafeteria. Please come and learn about all the events and fundraisers Home & School needs your help with for this school year.

Upcoming Events:

*SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 25TH

August-23rd- (k-5) Back to School Orientation

August-23rd-Back to School Teachers- Lunch -12pm school cafeteria

August-24th-(6-8p.m) Back to School Orientation

August-27th-Back to School Bash (Echo Valley Swim Party)-6-8pm ($5 per person)

August 28th- Pack The Church 4:30pm Mass

Sept. 24th, 25th, 26th–Family Food Festival

If you are interested in helping with any of the listed upcoming events please feel free to contact any one of the board members. We appreciate any extra hands to help us make these events happen. Don‘t forget to join us for the Back to School Bash at Echo Valley Country Club August 27th (6-8pm). We welcome all parishioners to join us! Thank you in advance for your help and participation to make St. Anthony School the best it can be. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sincerely,

Home and School

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 NEW - "THE HEART'S TREASURE" TV/Radio Show http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/new_-_quotthe_hearts_treasurequot_tvradio_show.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/new_-_quotthe_hearts_treasurequot_tvradio_show.html Join Msgr. Frank Chiodo from St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Des Moines, Iowa as he and his guest guide us through many varied topics which affect Catholic worship in english speaking countries. Just click on the link below, or you can click on "THE HEART'S TREASURE" SHOW link on the left hand side of our home page.

There are now 21 shows posted for your viewing out on this website. 

"THE HEART'S TREASURE" SHOWS

]]> 2010-06-28T00:00:00-05:00 Please Pray For............... http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/please_pray_for.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/please_pray_for.html Theresa Acri, Eric Akkerman, Mark Allen, Katie Alessio, Jim Andrews, Melessia Ar-mitagg, Donna Backstrum, Bouathong Berardi, David Boehmer, Phyllis Brodie, Christine Browers, Dick Cacciatore, IIena Caligiuri, Sharon Choate, Ron Choate, David Curry, Tony DeAngelis, David De Bolt, Dorothy Eckerd, Monita Engstler, Mary Jo Enterline, Jenna Falbo, Alice Fath, Jo Felice, Stephanie Schultheis Ganske, Joanne Gorla, Faye Grant, Sara Graziano, Juanita Harmon, Rachel Helkenn, June Hill, Jamie Humphrey, Al Hutton, Rose Perez Inman, Barbara Ivanovich, Joyce Jo-hannesen, David Jorgenson, David Kaili, Rita Kies, Marjorie Kolthoff, Kathleen Klinge, Julie Konkol, Carol Kuhn, John Leto, Julia Ligouri, Daniel Leaming, James L’Estrange, Rena Liter, Lisa Lopez, Pauline Lucia, Elvida Madison, Rick Masimore, John Mauro, P.D. Mazza, Phyllis McNerney, Shirley Meyer, Bernie Mihalovich, Mary Miller, Mary Ann Miller, Darlyne Minnihan, Celest Nelson, Paul O’Conner, Dan O’ Donnell, Rosemary Olson, Maria Otte, Charlotte Palmer, Flori Perez, David Robison-Pezzetti, Georgette Potter, Laurie Quijano, Mary Quijano, Michael Quijano, Robert Quinn, Frank Renda, Jeannie Renda, Angie Rizzuti, Sam Rizzuti, Louis Rivera, Michele Romeo, Jill Ramos, Deacon Mike Riley, Jo Anna Russell, Marvin Schmitz, Linda Schultheis, Frank Schoonover, Marggy Schulte, Deborah Sci-arrotta, Jo Anna Schmeling, Mary Severino, Steve Shafer, Samatha Shaw, Deacon Bill Smith, Jamie Smith, Joe Stefani, Timothy Struck, Bill Trout, John Tyler, Joseph Tucci, Lucille Tucci, Gertrude Tursi, Susanne Umphfleet, Isabella Voigt, Dr. David Wadle, Mary Webber, Delmar Young

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 Are you the best you can be? http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/are_you_the_best_you_can_be.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/are_you_the_best_you_can_be.html Are you the best you can be?

"Catholicism is not a lifeless set of rules and regulations. Catholicism is a life-style. Catholicism is a way of life de-signed by God to help you become all you can be," says Matthew Kelly, popular Australian author and speaker. Come be inspired by Mat-thew Kelly‘s humor and storytelling at the Christ Our Life Catholic Confer-ence, Oct.16-17 in Des Moines. For information and tickets go to www.Christourlifeiowa.com or call 1-888-326-8033.

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 Reception for Deacon Bill Smith http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/reception_for_deacon_bill_smith.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/reception_for_deacon_bill_smith.html  

 

Remember the date: September 5th following the 11:30 Mass. Please join us for a cake and punch reception in honor of Deacon Bill Smith‘s retirement. Bill was ordained in 1997 and came to St. Anthony‘s in 1999. We would like to thank him for his years of ser-vice to St. Anthony‘s.

]]> 2010-08-23T00:00:00-05:00 85th Annual Corpus Christi Procession http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/85th_annual_corpus_christi_procession.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/85th_annual_corpus_christi_procession.html Come join us for a wonderful day of prayer and thanksgiving. Sunday May 23rd at 4pm we will begin the procession from St. Anthony‘s north parking lot. We will visit six altars in the neighborhood. The 1st Communion and Confirmation kids are asked to attend and dress up. All school children that attend will receive a Jean Day pass to be used only on Monday May 24th. The Dowling Catholic Brass Band, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Scottish Pipes and Drums, Des Moines Mounted Police along with many of the various groups of our parish.

Following the procession there will be a reception in the parish hall to honor this year‘s Pillars of the Parish. This year‘s honorees are Sister Cabrini Giacomuzzi, Victoria Cordaro, Bombina De Francisco, Helen Diers, Concetta Procopio, Joseph Cataldo, Sam Leto, Angelo Palmer, Mando Tonini and Joseph Tursi.

]]> 2010-05-21T00:00:00-05:00 Divine Mercy Sunday and Nine Day Novena! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/divine_mercy_sunday_and_nine_day_novena.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/divine_mercy_sunday_and_nine_day_novena.html Divine Mercy Sunday is coming up on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Christ the King Church. What a wonderful time to celebrate the great mercy our Lord has for each one of us.

This feast adds so much more meaning to the Easter celebrations. It was Jesus, Himself who asked for it to be celebrated on this particular Sunday following Easter.

There is a plenary indulgence attached to Divine Mercy Sunday as long as you do the following:

1. Begin the Divine Mercy Novena on Good Friday (See Attachment)
2. Go to Confession on Divine Mercy Sunday (10 priests are lined up on Divine Mercy Sunday) (See Attachment Below)
3. Say the Chaplet on Divine Mercy Sunday (See Attachment Below)
4. Receive Communion in a State of Grace (See Attachment Below)

Our Lord Jesus said to St. Faustina, "The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.... Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy." (699) The plenary indulgence does not change the promises of Our Lord. Rather it provides the Church's highest mark of approval and endorsement.

Father Wade Menezes, C.P.M, Fathers of Mercy and Host of EWTN Series "The Crux of the Matter" will also be speaking on April 9th & 10th at Christ the King Church.

Divine Mercy Sunday Details

Divine Mercy NOVENA

]]> 2010-04-02T00:00:00-05:00 Urgent Message from Monsignor on Stewardship and PRO-LIFE Action!!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/urgent_message_from_monsignor_on_stewardship_and_pro-life_action.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/urgent_message_from_monsignor_on_stewardship_and_pro-life_action.html Dear Parishioners,

We recognize that all that we possess comes from God. We are God's stewards — we have been empowered to manage the abundant gifts that we have received.

Generations of faith filled Catholic people have passed on to us the most precious gift that we possess — the gift of faith. As this generation‘s "good stewards", we are obligated to pass on the gift of faith to our children.  As "good stewards" it is our responsibility to give back a portion of the time, talent and treasure we receive from our generous and loving God. As we begin a new year, let us recommit ourselves to the Lord by taking the time to plan and make stewardship of time and talent part of our lifestyle and stewardship of treasure part of our budget.

Children primarily learn through the examples of their parents. Today, many parents are volunteering their time and talents to their churches and community groups and bringing their children along with them. More and more churches are encouraging children to return a portion of their allowances or other income by putting children's envelopes in the collection basket.

It is extremely important that children are taught about stewardship. God has blessed us in so many marvelous ways. Stewardship is a way of life, a way for us to thank God for the myriad of blessings we have received by returning a portion of the time, talent and treasure allotted to us. "Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Cor. 9:7)
Bishop Pates is encouraging people to contact their U.S. Representatives and Senators, encouraging them to support amendments to proposed health care reform bills that would protect the life of the unborn.  "We are at a critical moment in encouraging people to engage in the debate," said Bishop Pates.  Congress is preparing to debate health care reform legislation. The Catholic bishops of the United States strongly sup-port genuine health care reform that protects the life and dignity of all, from the moment of conception until natural death. However, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has concluded that none of the committee-approved bills retain long-standing current policies against abortion funding or abortion coverage mandates, none fully protects conscience rights in health care, and the bills do not yet provide adequate access to health care for immigrants and the poor.

"I encourage everyone to contact their U.S. Representative and Senators and urge them to fix these proposed bills with pro-life amendments. I also encourage people to pray for this critical effort," said Bishop Pates. "We can work together to make sure that health care reform is about saving lives." For many years, the U.S. Catholic bishops have supported health care for all based on the teaching that health care is essential for human life and dignity.

ACTION: Contact Members through e-mail, phone calls or FAX letters.
To send a pre-written, instant e-mail to Congress go to
www.usccb.org/action
Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-3121, or call your Members‘
local offices.

Full contact info can be found on Members‘ web sites at
www.house.gov
www.senate.gov

MESSAGE to SENATE: "During floor debate on the health care reform bill,
please support an amendment to incorporate longstanding policies against abortion funding and in favor of conscience rights. If these serious concerns are not addressed, the final bill should be opposed."

MESSAGE to HOUSE: "Please support the Stupak Amendment that addresses
essential pro-life concerns on abortion funding and conscience rights in the health care reform bill. Help ensure that the Rule for the bill allows a vote on this amendment. If these serious concerns are not addressed, the final bill should be opposed."

WHEN: Both House and Senate are preparing for floor votes now. Act today!
Thank you!


Msgr. Frank E. Chiodo
]]> 2009-11-11T00:00:00-05:00 Pre-Sale Enchiladas http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/pre-sale_enchiladas.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/pre-sale_enchiladas.html The Mexican Booth for St. Anthony’s Family Food Fair will be making home-made enchiladas. They will be $22 per doz. or $11 per 1/2 doz. Please call 515-953-0466 and leave your name, phone number, address and the amount you would like to order. Deadline for orders is Tues., Sept. 7th. Thank you for your continued support.

]]> 2010-09-03T00:00:00-05:00 Bishop Hosts Supreme Knight Carl Anderson http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/bishop_hosts_supreme_knight_carl_anderson.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/bishop_hosts_supreme_knight_carl_anderson.html Des Moines Bishop Richard Pates will host Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson on the weekly radio show "In the Heartland With Bishop Pates" on Friday, July 16 at 10 a.m.

Bishop Pates and Anderson will discuss Anderson’s most recent book "Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love" which he co-authored with Msgr. Eduardo Chavez Sanchez. The book focuses on how the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe is not only historically significant, but her message continues to shape culture and the Catholic faith today.

The show can be found on KWKY 1150 AM out of Des Moines and Spirit Catholic Radio 102.7 FM out of Omaha. It can also be found streamed at www.kwky.com and www.kvss.com. The show will be rebroadcast on KWKY on Saturday, July 17 at noon.

For more information, please see the attached press release below:

PRESS RELEASE

]]> 2010-07-12T00:00:00-05:00 TOTUS TUUS Coming Again This Summer!! July 11-16 http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/totus_tuus_coming_again_this_summer_july_11-16.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/totus_tuus_coming_again_this_summer_july_11-16.html Below is the sign up form for the 2010 Totus Tuus event here at St. Anthony's.  More information will be following soon on all the details of this year's event.

2010 Totus Tuus Registration Form

The fast pace of the day with pump up, four classes, snacks, songs, recess and lunch makes the day go quite quickly. I've heard through the grapevine, that several students could not wait for TOTUS TUUS to return.

Each evening there will be a gathering for our High School students to come and have some fun and enter into a discussion on a topic like: The meaning of life, what truly makes a person happy, The Sacraments especially Reconciliation and Eucharist. Along with the fun and games the Team will lead a Holy Hour for the teenagers with Exposition Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

It is my hope that TOTUS TUUS will encourage our young people to say to Jesus I am "Totally Yours".  Join us again this year!!

Fr. Thomas Dooley

TOTUS TUUS RETURNS TO

ST. ANTHONY'S JULY 11-16

We would like to invite all St. Anthony families to Totus Tuus, a fun and energetic parish based summer program for both grade school age children and high school youth. High school youth meet from 8-10pm Sunday thru Thursday. The grade school program (grades 1-8) runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. There will be daily Mass, songs, games and recess. There will be a parish potluck on Wednesday evening (July 14) at 5:30pm. Registration forms are available on the St Anthony's website. The cost is $20 per child for the entire week. We ask that each child bring a sack lunch each day. A one time only contribution of one dozen cookies per child will help us with the cookie break each day. We are in need of parish families to host the team for dinner each night of the program, or to provide lunch for the team each day. If you would like to help or have questions, please call Jessica Chamberlin at 280-5224. Hope you can join us!

There are still week day Mass times available. Please contact JoAnna at 244-4709



]]> 2010-06-28T00:00:00-05:00 Fr. Thomas Coming to Des Moines Area http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/fr_thomas_coming_to_des_moines_area.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/fr_thomas_coming_to_des_moines_area.html Fr. Antoine Thomas - C.S.J. (Community of St. John), a regular on EWTN, will be in Des Moines during the weekend of June 11-13, 2010. Fr. Antoine's ministry, Children of Hope (www.childrenofhope.org), has been leading children/youth into Eucharistic Adoration and is being implemented in parishes around the world. He‘ll be leading Family Eucharistic Adoration at the following parishes: Friday, June 11th – Basilica of St. John at 6pm-7pm (reception following), Saturday, June 12th – St. Anthony, Holy Mass at 4:30pm and Family Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm-7pm (reception following) and Sunday, June 13th – Christ the King at 1pm-2pm (reception following). Contact Andy or Carmen Braaten at (515) 224-4359 or the Parish office at 244-4709.

]]> 2010-05-21T00:00:00-05:00 Parish Stewardship May 2010 Newsletter Now Available! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/parish_stewardship_may_2010_newsletter_now_available.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/parish_stewardship_may_2010_newsletter_now_available.html Click on the link below for the April Stewardship in Motion Newsletter - this month discussing Wills, Rewards, and The Value of Time:

May Stewardship Newsletter

In addition, you can find all the past editions of this newsletter as well as other Stewardship information on our Stewardship Web Page by clicking on the link below:

Stewardship Web Page

]]> 2010-04-29T00:00:00-05:00 St. Anthony Wine Extravaganza!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/st_anthony_wine_extravaganza.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/st_anthony_wine_extravaganza.html St. Anthony Wine Extravaganza
Sponsored by the Southside Hy-Vee’s
April 24, 2010
6pm—9pm
Parish Hall
$20 per person
Come and taste some wonderful wines, Food, Chances and Door Prizes. ]]> 2010-04-13T00:00:00-05:00 3/28 Message from Monsignor http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/328_message_from_monsignor.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/328_message_from_monsignor.html My Dear Parishioners,


We now enter the holiest of all weeks. Together we are beginning the last trek of the journey from the entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the upper room for the institution of the Eucharist and the washing of the Apostles feet, to the Garden of Gethsemane to the Hill of Calvary where the sacrifice of Christ overcame the power of sin and death making it possible for us to rise with Christ to a new Life—the Easter Mystery.


Please plan to join us especially for the Triduum celebrations.
On Holy Thursday we will have the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the washing of the feet, the procession of the most Blessed Sacrament to the altar of repose, the stripping of the altars and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament til ten o clock.


On Good Friday, we will make the way of the cross at 8:45am with the school children (all are welcome). At the Hour of Mercy, at 3pm we will pray the Stations followed by Veneration of the Relic of the true Cross (a very special and unique opportunity). At 7pm we will have the Solemn Service with the Vereration of the Cross and Holy Communion.


On Holy Saturday at 7:30pm we will celebrate the climax of the Easter mystery. The Blessing of the new fire, the Blessing of the Easter Candle in the darkness of the church, the chanting of the Easter Proclamation, the initiation of new members with Baptisms and Confirmation, the renewal of baptismal promises, and the Easter Solemn Mass.


On Easter Sunday, the schedule is as follows:
7am upper church
8:30 upper church, Solemn High Latin Mass, Ancient usage
8:30 Crypt, Sung Mass
10 upper church and in the crypt, Sung Mass
11:30 upper church, Sung Mass


Please invite your relatives and friends to join you for the Solemn liturgies commemorating the week that changed the world.
God Bless.

]]> 2010-03-29T00:00:00-05:00 Comprehensive Health Care Reform http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/comprehensive_health_care_reform.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/comprehensive_health_care_reform.html Bishop Pates has asked all the priests in the Des Moines Diocese to pass on this letter from Francis Cardinal George, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The U.S. Hose of Representatives has advanced major legislation to provide adequate and affordable health care to all. The Catholec Bishops of the United States have long advocated that adequate health care be made available to everyone. In an essential step, the House voted overwhelmingly to reaffirm the longstanding and widely supported precedent that no federal funds will be used to pay for elective abortions. In doing so, the Representative honored President Obamaa‘s commitment to the Congress and the nation that health care reform would not become a vehicle for expanding abortion funding or mandates. The conference will remain vigilant and involved throughout this entire process to as-sure that these essential provisions are maintained and included in the final legis-lation. We will work to persuade the Senate to follow the example of the House and include these critical safeguards in their version of health care reform legisla-tion. We also thank the members of the House who took this courageous and prin-cipled step to oppose measaures that would force Americans to pay for the de-struction of unborn children, and the Democratic leadership for allowing the Rep-resentatives to vote on this amendment that protects the common good.

In the national discussion on how to provide the best kind of health care, we bishops do not claim or present ourselves as experts on health care policy. We are not prpared to assess every provision of legislation as complex as this pro-posal. However, health care legislation, with all of its politcal, technical and eco-nomic aspects, is about human beings and hence has serious moral dimensions. Our focus is on the reality of families with children, the poor and the elderly, the mother carrying a child in her womb, those with limited or no means of access to doctors. Our Catholic commitment to health care picks up the pieces of our failing system in out emergency rooms, clinics, parishes and communities. All this under-girds our commitment that our nation‘s health care system needs reform which pro-tects human life and dignity and serves the poor and vulnerable as a moral im-perative and an urgent national priority.

We remain deeply concerned about the debate that now moves to the senate, expecialy as it will affect the poor and vulnerable, and those at the beginning and end of life. We will continue to insist that health care reform legislation must protect conscience rights. We support measures to make health care more afford-able for low-income people and the unisured. We remain deeply concered that immigrants be treated fairly and not lose the health care coverage that they now have. We will continue to raise our voices in public and in prayer; we ask our people to join us in making the moral case for genuine health care reform that protects the life, dignity, consciences and health of all.

Sincerely,

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Archbishop of Chiago
President]]> 2009-12-11T00:00:00-05:00 Gift Ideas From Monsignor!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/gift_ideas_from_monsignor.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/gift_ideas_from_monsignor.html Are you wondering about a novel gift idea for a Christmas stuffer? I have a selection of books and tapes on religious subjects that are available at the parish office. The books are $10 and CD‘s are $12. Much of the profit goes to our parish. The books are: Cross My Heart and Hope to Live, as seen on the EWTN Bookmark Series. This book is a collection of meditations on the basics of Christian life. What Senses Fail to Fathom…the Eucharist, a series of reflections on the Eucharist as sacrifice, presence and communion. The tapes are: The Power of Faith, this CD is a collection of reflections on the power of faith in our lives. The Power of Christ‘s Coming, a series of reflections on the season of Advent. The Power of the Cross, a series of reflections on the season of Lent. The Power of Christ, this CD is a collection of meditations on the power of Christ in our lives, including a talk for youth.

Monsignor Frank E. Chiodo]]> 2009-12-11T00:00:00-05:00 Welcome RCIA Candidates!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/welcome_rcia_candidates.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/welcome_rcia_candidates.html I would like you to help me welcome our new candidates from this years RCIA group. They are: Brian Baker, Damon Baumann, Scott Brower, Jessica Chamberlin, Anthony Chiovaro, Chris Corrice, Sheilia Damon, Linda Hartsock, Brander Inthapanyavongsa, Eric Kennedy, Debbie Lawrence, Jillian Piper, Joshua Smith, Shelli Smith, Alysia Vongsaly, Eli Vongsaly, Darin Ware, Teresa Warnock.]]> 2009-12-09T00:00:00-05:00 A Message from Pat Wadle, Director Religious Education http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/a_message_from_pat_wadle_director_religious_education.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/a_message_from_pat_wadle_director_religious_education.html Dear Parish Family,

Thank you for caring enough to send your children to our Religious Education Program. The fact that you do, would seem to indicate your desire for your children to Know and Love Christ and the Church. It is our goal to aid you in that mission. In partnership we will be able to adequately prepare your children for the Sacraments and the tools necessary for them to live and defend their Catholic Faith.

There are expectations. I ask you to:
  • Attend Mass weekly and on Holy Days of Obligation(Sports and other activities cannot replace Holy Mass)
  • Support your child‘s learning by reading his/her lessons and participating in weekly homework assignments. Grades 1-5 will require a parent‘s signature to assure the homework has been completed under your supervision.
  • Attend classes regularly and be well prepared.
  • Support the total program with your prayers, time and energy.
  • Attend program functions and volunteer for one or more areas.(Volunteering is Mandatory)
  • Communicate ideas and questions. Any support or disagreements should be directed to your child‘s Catechist or to me.
Finally, read the PRE Webpage. All current information regarding this program can be found there. Pre-registration will be available after all the Masses on
September 5th & 6th. Above all, approach this year with your enthusiastic and prayerful support - that we may all grow in our Faith.

You remain in my prayers,
Pat Wadle, Director of Religious Education

]]> 2009-09-04T00:00:00-05:00 Msgr. Invites all Those 60 and Over! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/msgr_invites_all_those_60_and_over.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/msgr_invites_all_those_60_and_over.html St. Anthony‟s Parish,

We would like to send you a check for a change!

If you are at least 60 years of age, you can receive a guaranteed lifetime income.

Current rates start at 5.5% and increase based upon age.

Msgr. Chiodo would like to invite you to be his guest for a luncheon on:

July 28 at 11:45 a.m.
Parish Hall

Please RSVP at 244-4709 ASAP.]]> 2009-07-28T00:00:00-05:00 ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION KINDERGARTEN,PK,PPK! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/orientation_and_registration_kindergartenpkppk.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/orientation_and_registration_kindergartenpkppk.html Kindergarten
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
6:30PM - Parish Hall

PPK (3year old) and PK Orientation (4year old)
Thursday, March 12th, 2009
6:30PM – Parish Hall

The purpose of the night will be to introduce the teachers involved, the administration, and share philosophy of the program as well as answer any question you might have.

REGISTRATION FOR THESE GRADES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THIS NIGHT.]]> 2009-03-03T00:00:00-05:00 The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - PLEASE READ!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/the_freedom_of_choice_act_foca_-_please_read.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/the_freedom_of_choice_act_foca_-_please_read.html The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if congress passes it on Jan. 21-22 of 2009. If made a law then all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following:
1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals, will be required to perform abortions upon request.
2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations.
3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions.
4) Parental notification will no long be required.
5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually. This is an estimation.

As Catholics, we are against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law.

The Plan:
To pray a novena (9 days of prayer) along with fasting starting on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice will be the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For all other Christians, we encourage you to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days. The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast.

Just do two things:
1) Start the novena on Jan. 11th and pray for nine consecutive days.
2) Please also fast for at least 2 days during the novena.

Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable.]]> 2009-01-11T00:00:00-05:00 A New Year's Message from Fr. Dooley http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/a_new_years_message_from_fr_dooley.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/a_new_years_message_from_fr_dooley.html The calendar announces that the New Year is at hand. It is a time when many well intentioned people make resolutions for change in the year ahead. Some will give up food or drink, try to lose weight or try to be nicer in the New Year. And sadly by January 2nd many of the resolutions will be discarded like the paper hats and horns from the parties the day before. Yet, what does the New Year mean for the faithful Catholic? Well for one thing we believe that God‟s grace will be revealed in the coming year ahead, just as God grace was experienced in the years past. It means that we will journey closer to our heavenly home just as many of our family and friends went to sleep in the Lord leaving an emptiness in our hearts. The New Year promises each of us the presence of Christ to carry the cross daily and gives us hope for God‟s blessings. So let us today look forward with joy to the coming of the New Year. Let us be resolved to make the presence of Christ known, especially to the poor, to broken hearted, to all who need to hear Good News. It is our faith in Christ and the power of his Cross and resurrection that has changed the world and we, members of His holy Church, have a responsibility to claim the New Year of 2009 for Christ. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:20 May God‟s richness be yours in the New Year.]]> 2008-12-31T00:00:00-05:00 THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS - PLEASE READ!! http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/thanks_and_congratulations_-_please_read.html http://www.stanthonydsm.org/n/thanks_and_congratulations_-_please_read.html My Dear Parishioners in Christ,
"O Come All Ye Faithful, Come let us adore Christ the Lord.‟ With these words we have begun to celebrate the Christmas season which lasts until the Feast of the Lord‟s baptism, Jan. 11th. Thanks so much to all who have worked to make this season another faith filled and joyful experience. I remember well my childhood Christmas celebrations here at St. Anthony‟s—the family spirit, the joyful voices singing the praises of the newborn king, the generous spirit, the concern and care for the needy, and the fun loving festivities that surround the feast. Time has flown by, changes have occurred but the heart and soul of St. Anthony‟s—and the family spirit—still to large measure remain intact. Praise God!!!

Particular thanks go to Mr. Nick Iaria and the team of parishioners who prepared the traditional St. Anthony crib scene. A lot of work went into reproducing the magnificent construction in the spirit of Mr. Ignazio Leto, the originator of our St. Anthony crib scene. Thanks too to those who helped decorate the hall for the Christmas Masses. It was beautiful as well.

To all who have sent cards, gifts, candies, cookies and sweets to the rectory, Fr. Dooley and I heartily thank you for remembering us at this time of year.

From all of us here at the parish offices and school, Fr. Dooley, our Deacons, parish staff and school administration, teachers and school staff to you and yours a blessed and Merry Christmas and Grace filled New Year

Msgr. Frank Chiodo

Thank You for the Sweat Suits
On behalf of Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services, I would like to thank you for the wonderful donation of sweat suits and self-care items for the Sexual Assault Response Team. We are so grateful to receive this donation and will utilize them by giving them to each survivor after their examination.

We continue to thank you and your fellow organization members for your community spirit and support of our agency.

Sincerely,
Breanne Ward
Volunteer Coordinator
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services

Congratulations to the St. Anthony School and the Religious Education 2nd grade children on their First Holy Reconciliation on Saturday, December 13! Sue Ort, Lynn Ernst and Jenny Thorson would like to recognize Audry Scigliano for her time and commitment to this sacrament. Audry hand-painted wooden sheep and hand-wrote each child's name, date and sacrament in-formation on each sheep. These sheep were then turned into necklaces. Audry also hand-wrote each child's First Reconciliation certificate. We are especially thankful to Audry for volunteering to help every year - we really appreciate you! 

Sue Ort

Thank you to everyone who has purchased Scrip through out this Holiday Season. Without your participation this program would not be successful!! We will be selling Scrip after Masses this weekend. A Scrip order will be placed Dec. 28th and will be avail-able for pick up after the Masses Jan. 3rd and 4th.

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