St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and School

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1 Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM Fr. David Phan, OFM Fr. Jim Nero, OFM Br. Tito Serrano, OFM (Parish Intern) Deacons Deacon Winston Wright, retired Deacon James Williams Deacon Steve Olson Deacon Dexter Gourdin Deacon Phil Allen St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and School 307 Gower St. Greenville, SC Phone: (864) Welcoming all people to worship God in the genius of African American Catholic Spirituality October 21, 2018 Twenty ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office Mary Corner School Principal Mary Margaret Martin School Office Sonya Ferguson Directors of Religious Education Deacon James Williams Debra Drennon Communications Susan Cinquemani Volunteer Coordinator James Boyd Sexton Thomas Baldwin Food Pantry Stephanie Rosso Phillip Griffin Recreation Event Manager Johnny Payne Sunday 8, 10, 12 Noon and 6:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Noon Wednesday at 6PM, No Mass on Fridays Confessions and Adoration Saturdays, or confession by appointment Holy Days no vigil, Noon and 7PM* *Holy Day Mass times subject to change if it is a Wednesday

2 SAINT OF THE WEEK Saints Simon and Jude s Story Jude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Gospels, except of course where all the apostles are mentioned. Scholars hold that he is not the author of the Letter of Jude. Actually, Jude had the same name as Judas Iscariot. Evidently because of the disgrace of that name, it was shortened to Jude in English. Simon is mentioned on all four lists of the apostles. On two of them he is called the Zealot. The Zealots were a Jewish sect that represented an extreme of Jewish nationalism. For them, the messianic promise of the Old Testament meant that the Jews were to be a free and independent nation. God alone was their king, and any payment of taxes to the Romans the very domination of the Romans was a blasphemy against God. No doubt some of the Zealots were the spiritual heirs of the Maccabees, carrying on their ideals of religion and independence. But many were the counterparts of modern terrorists. They raided and killed, attacking both foreigners and collaborating Jews. They were chiefly responsible for the rebellion against Rome which ended in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. REFLECTION As in the case of all the apostles except for Peter, James and John, we are faced with men who are really unknown, and we are struck by the fact that their holiness is simply taken to be a gift of Christ. He chose some unlikely people: a former Zealot, a former (crooked) tax collector, an impetuous fisherman, two sons of thunder, and a man named Judas Iscariot. It is a reminder that we cannot receive too often. Holiness does not depend on human merit, culture, personality, effort, or achievement. It is entirely God s creation and gift. God needs no Zealots to bring about the kingdom by force. Jude, like all the saints, is the saint of the impossible: Only God can create his divine life in human beings. And God wills to do so, for all of us. KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY PRAYER VIGIL & COOKIES The St. Anthony Prison Ministry is supporting the November 1-4, 2018 Kairos Prison Ministry weekend at Tyger River Correctional Institution in Spartanburg County. During the weekend, the Ministry Team will present a short course on Christianity to prisoners selected by the warden, and distribute cookies each day to over 1,000 inmates in the prison. St. Anthony Prison Ministry members will participate by helping to organize a round-the-clock prayer vigil to support the weekend and by helping in an area-wide effort to obtain thousands of homemade cookies. Parishioners are invited to participate by signing up to pray in support of the weekend during one of the designated time slots, and/or by baking cookies to send into the prison with the Kairos Team. The acceptable cookies include chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter, molasses, ginger and sugar cookies. Cookies should be between 2 and 2 ½ inches in diameter, not more that ½ inch thick, and must not contain fruit or nuts or be covered by sugar or icing. Please layer them in boxes to prevent breakage and indicate the number of cookies packed on the outside of the box. Cookies should be brought to the social hall on Sunday, October 28, 2018 no later than the beginning of the 12 Noon Mass. Prayer Vigil Sign Up Sheet is located in the church lobby. Kairos Cookie Recipes: CANCELED The All Hallows Eve Party scheduled for Sat. Oct. 27th has been canceled. We are sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment for those who planned who participate. ALL SAINTS TRUNK OR TREAT Mark your calendar for the third annual All Saints Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 28th 4-5:30pm in the parking lot. Parishioners, come set up your cars, pass out treats, and learn more about the Saints. Kids, dress up as a Saint, learn a few facts to share and collect some treats! See you there!

3 RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion! Pray - Sign up to pray for an hour on Fridays at the abortion facility on Grove Rd. Visit 40daysforlife.com/Greenville or Rosaries for Life - Please pray the Rosary daily for an end to abortion. Submit your weekly count to: familylife@charlestondiocese.org. Contact respectlife@smmcc.org or Patty HOMES FOR VETERANS Habitat for Humanity s national program, Veteran Builds, was created to assist the 1.5 million veterans in the US who pay more than 50% of their income for housing. The goal of Habitat of Greenville in this Veteran Builds initiative is to provide affordable homes to as many veterans a possible. Veterans are invited to apply at habitatgreenville.org or contact Family Services Department at STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS For questions concerning Stewardship and online giving please contact Joe Galloway: joe10treasure@gmail.com. PARISH PICNIC Our Parish Picnic has been changed to: November 4th, immediately following the noon Mass at Conestee Park. Please sign up in the lobby to bring side dishes and supplies. Anyone wishing to volunteer contact Johnny Payne at JohnnyPayneGym@gmail.com - Call or text SICKLE CELL-A BRATION The St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxillary will be hosting a St. Peter Claver Healing and Wellness Sickle Cell-A Bration: GIVING THANKS Saturday November 3, 2018 in the St. Bonaventure Room (Room B) 11:00am -1:00 pm. Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disease that affects millions worldwide. You are invited to come learn about Sickle Cell Disease and Trait. Our guest speakers will share information and fellowship. HAITI MISSION TRIP We are planning our trip this year to Haiti, and we are asking for donations. We are creating a music room. We would like any instruments that do not require electricity. For instance: guitars, cymbals, triangles, etc., even music sheets. We will be painting and creating this haven for the children. We will also need monetary donations for paint and tables and chairs to be built in Haiti. Thank you in advance for all of the wonderful help that you give to the Espwa children. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mary McNicholas at or Mary.mcnicholas1@gmail.com. NATIVE AMERICAN CATHOLICS HERITAGE CELEBRATION Saturday, November 17th at Springbank Retreat Center Kingstree, SC 10:30am-3:30pm All are invited to join the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston as we celebrate the gifts our Native American brothers and sisters bring to the Church. The theme for the event is Saving God s Creation through the eyes of our Native Brothers and Sisters. The event will begin with 10:30am, noon Mass followed by a luncheon and afternoon programs. The Most Reverend Robert Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston, will be the celebrant and homilist. Our presenters include: Sr. Theresa Linehan, OP, Sr. Trina McCormick, OP and Chief Mary Louise Worthy, Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation. A bus is available from Greenville and Columbia. There is a $5.00 charge for the event (Bus fee $15) and you must RSVP. Register online by 10/25/18 at: For more information and registration, contact the Office of Ethnic Ministries at (864) or rmcnamara@charlestondiocese.org.

4 THIS WEEK IN ST. ANTHONY UNIVERSITY: MONDAY, OCT. 22 & TUESDAY, OCT. 23 "Who Wrote the Bible?" with T.J. Cofield - 6:30 PM, St. Bonaventure ("B") Classroom THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 "Intro to the Deacons" with Deacon Phil Allen - 6:30 PM, St. Bonaventure ("B") Classroom Register online: Please T.J. Cofield (sapfaithformation@gmail.com) if you have any questions! Hope to see you at SAU this week! YOUTH GROUP!!! Games, Snacks, Faith, and Fellowship! Grades 9-12 Sundays at 5PM in the Old Friary Don't worry if you don't know who will be there. It s a small group so it will be easy to get know everyone! Feel free to reach out and ask a question or ask for more info! Luke Cumby: (864) LukeDCumby@gmail.com *There will be no Youth Group this Sunday (October 21). SANTA S SECRET SHOP! at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (8 Gillin Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29680) November 24th and 25th, :00 am 2:30 pm This special place is a secret shopping opportunity for children of all ages a place for children to purchase nominally-priced gifts for parents, siblings and other special people on their gift list. Save the dates and pick up a gift for that special someone! All proceeds go to benefit the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church so that they may help their neighbors in need during the Christmas season. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please contact Dee Hooks at ST. ANTHONY'S 20-SOMETHINGS UPCOMING EVENTS October 27th: Visiting the Juvenile Detention Center- 2pm October 30th: Movie Night (West Village Lofts at Brandon Mill) 7pm November 15th: Financial Stewardship Talk w/ Joe Gallaway (The Eighth State Brewing Company) 7pm For further information please sap20sgroup@gmail.com PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Upcoming Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting date: Saturday, November 3 Monday, November 12 from 9am until 1pm in St. A Classroom (unless otherwise noted). Everyone is welcome! You do not need to know how to knit or crochet. OFFICE OF ETHNIC MINISTRIES BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH BREAKFAST Saturday, November 3, :00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Presenter: Kathleen Merritt, Director, Office of Black Catholics Location: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Social Hall 307 Gower Street Greenville, SC There is no charge to attend. Breakfast will be served. You must RSVP by 10/26/2018 Rsvp to rmcnamara@charlestondiocese.org or call ; or online: history-month-breakfast-celebration-tickets PLEASE PRAY FOR

5 Martha Cotel, Mary Curran, Lillie Davis, Jonathan Turner, Christy Dias, Sherri Rogers, Stuart MacNaughton, Frances D. Peck, Jean Boggs, Megan Counihan, Joe Mausser, Barbara Prinzing, Vernon Prinzing, Lori McGinley, Donna Nickels, Charlene Palmer, Eric Kuhn, Charles & Alice Rigler, Richard Palmer, Kathy Barnett, Jennifer Dogan, Margaret Dreher, Matthew Bryson, Garrett Esser, Sabrina Walker, James Johnson, Franka Clarke, Peyton Dowling, Abby Anderson, Ann Nechodom, Olivia Brown, Karen Randall & family, Cleon Bigby, Alec Kubica, Ken Holloway, Gregory Kuhn, Tom James, Tara Cleary, Joanne Dean, Hazel Hill, Julius Pinson Jr., Sharon Patton, Betty Braun, Dave & Mary Turner, Clarice Hanly, Phyllis Oliver, Nancy Turrill, Willie Davis, Chester Williams, Melvin Armstrong, Dee Dee Dzikowicz, Sammy Huguet, the Maddox Family, James West Wright, Diane Manzi, Joetta Bowling, James McCauley, Sr., Franca Dike, Frank Henderson, Billy Mays, Carolyn Lenhardt, Steve Miller, Linda Mausser, Malik McCauley, Margaret Morris, Deacon Steve Olson, Wilbert Morgan, Anthony Davis, Lori Cortese, Diane Collins, Barbara Poteat, Patricia Carnes, Catherine & Michael Branca, Joseph Neito, Iris Robinson, Bruce Terrell, George Skoniecki, Tessa Skoniecki, Marie Talley, James Johnson Sr., Alyssa Drenkala and Deacon Winston Wright. OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS: Ray & Darlene Sawitski, Clenty Fair, Eileen Downey, Alfred Richardson, Bessie Williams, Julia Dandeneau, Ginny Marchand and Nicole Campbell Little. LAST WEEK S COLLECTIONS Collection for Sunday, 10/14/18: $28, Poor box $ NEW PARISHIONERS Please welcome Dominic and Debra Rodriguez; Luciano Tanfulla; and Gelmi Sanson. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY We would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the Richardson and Sims families on the passing of Martha Richardson. Please keep the families in prayer. THIS WEEK October 21, am, 10am, 12noon, and 6:30pm Masses Monday Mass at 12noon Tuesday Mass 12 noon in the Church Living Waters Bible Study, 6:30pm, in the Gallivan Center Wednesday Mass at 6pm in the Church Thursday 12noon Mass in the Church Saturday Adoration 11am-12pm Confession 11am Mass 12noon Next Sunday 8am, 10am, 12noon, and 6:30pm Masses READINGS FOR THE 29 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 21, 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 October 22, Monday Martyrs Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21 October 23, Tuesday Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38 October 24, Wednesday Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 October 25, Thursday Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 October 26, Friday Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 October 27, Saturday Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9 October 28, 30 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 When you enter this church, it may be possible that you hear "the call of God". However, it is unlikely that He will call you on your mobile phone. Thank you for turning off your phones. Parish Contacts Parish Office: Mary Corner

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