ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH Diocese of Charleston Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone CLERGY Rev. Robert E. Morey, Pastor Reginald A.T. Armstrong, Deacon Michael Woodall, Jr., Deacon Bruce A. Fortnum, Ph.D., Deacon CONTACT INFORMATION Church Office Fax Rectory Deacon Armstrong St. Anthony School Faith, Family, Knowledge, Service Grades 3K West Hoffmeyer Road, Florence, SC P.O. Box 5327, Florence, SC April 8, 2018 Divine Mercy Sunday HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Traditional Latin Mass)...9:00 am Saturday (Sunday Liturgy)...5:00 pm Sunday 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish), Monday Communion Service....6:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday....7:30 am Friday (when school is in session).... 8:15 am CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday....8:00 am - 4:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday...4:00-4:45 pm Also available on request. SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made six months in advance. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must be registered and active members of the Parish and attend one class before the child is Baptized. Please call the Church Office to register for the next class to be held on April 29th at 8:00 am in classroom A. MISSION STATEMENT As a community of faith, we the members of St. Anthony Parish are committed to follow Jesus Christ through prayer and the sacraments, the study of His Word, the teachings of His Church, Evangelization, and through reaching out in service to our fellow human beings, parishioners and non-parishioners, with love, respect, and support.

2 PARISH & SCHOOL STAFF DIRECTORY Sunday 8 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wed. 11 Thursday 12 Sunday 15 Tuesday 17 Hispanic Catechism and Youth Group 11:30 am Men s Club Breakfast 10 am Divine Mercy Prayer Service 3 pm CYO 6 pm St. Anthony Relics Visit 9 am to 1 pm - short prayer service at 9 am Book Club 9 am Women of St. Anthony mtg. 6 pm Hispanic Catechism 7 pm Bible Study 9:30 am Bingo 1:00 pm Gymnastics 3:30 pm CCD dinner 5:15 pm CCD class 5:45 pm to 7 pm Bible Study 6 pm Hispanic Prayer Group 6 pm RCIA 7:15 pm Choir 7 pm Prayer Shawl 1pm Hispanic Catechism and Youth Group 11:30 am Men s Club Donuts and Coffee after the 9am and 11 am Masses No CYO Book Club 9 am Your Knights of Columbus along with the St. Anthony's Men's Club are hosting a Golf Outing Saturday, April 21, We have a 2:00 P.M. shotgun start planned at the Governor's Run Golf Course. The $75 entry fee will provide you with golf for the afternoon, range balls, the mulligan package, lunch, and on the course beverages. We have ordered good weather, now all we need is for you to sign up. Entry forms are located in the back of church or see Fran Barcomb, Doug Amon, John Hanna, Mike Hill, Joe Balotti, Phil Musto, or Brian Mierzejewski. Parish Secretary, Andrea Foyle andrea.foyle@saintanthony.com Parish Business Administrator, Dixie Coats Pastoral Facilitator, Regina Arde DRE, Rae Anne MalvaGomes Music Director, Kevin Verbe Youth Ministers, Lyn and Richard O Donnell Hispanic Ministry Facilitator, Vincent Santamaria ext. 227 School Principal, Tracy Hamner School Financial Secretary, Ann O Donnell School Board Chairwoman, Kathleen Mazick PARISH ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES Adoration Coordinator, Georgette Falcone Altar Cloths, Regina Arde Altar Servers, Calvin Duncan American Heritage Girls, Lynn Marlowe Bible Study, Wed. am - Dcn. Bruce Fortnum Wed. pm - Mike Hill Book Club, Patti Musto CYO, Lyn and Richard O Donnell Disaster Relief Committee, Mark Sestito Embrace Your Neighbor, Dcn. Mike Woodall, Jr Ecumenical Committee, Marjorie Busscher Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Julie Manley Hispanic Music Ministry, Vincent Santamaria Knights of Columbus, John Hanna Lectors, Rick Richey Little Rock Bible Study, Warren Busscher Meals on Wheels, John Noble Ministers of Consolation Regina Arde Theresa Efferson Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers), Steve Srutkowski Parking Lot Mission Pastoral Council, Mike Hill Prayer Shawl Ministry, Patti Musto Right to Life Committee, Dcn. Michael Woodall, Jr Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Dcn. Regi Armstrong Senior Ministry, Noreen McFann Sick & Homebound Ministry, Rita LaBruzzo St. Anthony Men s Club, Doug Amon Stephen Ministry, Carol Germain Trail Life USA Troop 0490, Dcn. Mike Woodall Transportation Minister, Vincent Rolland Women of St. Anthony, Ramona Fratus Young at Heart, Noreen McFann Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services , extension 209 Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Louisa Storen, LISW, LMFT

3 Today s Meditation SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that [e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (5:1) what we might refer to as being born again. Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.. Lord, Hear Our Prayer ILLNESS: Hsin Yi Armstrong, Pete Balotti, Norm Belge, Cadian Benabdallah, Chuck Bender, Joe Bibbo, Gregorio Binuya, Paz Binuya, Carol Blanc, Joan Bloom, Mary Brandis, Reed Brandis, Martyna Brodecka, William Otis Buyck, Roselyn Collins, Tyann Darden, Irene Darden, Chuck DePreker, Charles DeWinter, Mary Jo Dudgeon, Katie Florio, P.J. Gajda, Bonnie Gensel, Johnny Guerriero, Donna Hatchell, Dan & Marge Henry, Phyllis Hilliard, Clare and William Jann, Don and Judy Jones, David Keenan, Ava Lewis, James Lavia, grandson of James Lavia, Judy Lin, Carol Lund, Don Manley, Mary Lou Martinez, Terry Matthews, James Mazick, Keith McKervery, Lois McKervey, Arthur Morehead, Barbara Morgan, Tristan Nettles, Ann S. Nichols, George Nichols, Dottie Parsons, George Phillips, Barbara Powell, Johnny Powell, John Quinn, Joan Ratchko, Salvatore Sotis, Jr., Peg Tallon, Betty Taylor, Michael Todd, Carl and Cathy Trick, Alan Waters, Stephanie Webb, John Whalen, Joel Wooten, John Zelenka. HOMEBOUND: Linda Tarte, Dixie Coats NURSING HOME / ASSISTED LIVING: Joyce Gingras, Ann Harrison, Linda Holloway, Ola Lynch, Enriqueta Razon, Rose Leffingwell MILITARY SERVICE: Edward Olszanowski, Jr., Andrew and Kacie Anderson, James W. Horahan Thank you for your generosity. Offertory This Year Last Year February $36, $39, Renovations/Repairs $ 2, $ 1, Miscellany $ $ 1, The 2nd collection this week is for the Building Our Mission Together Capital Campaign. Next week s 2nd collection is for the Bishop s Annual Appeal. ********************** CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MARCH UPDATE Total amt. pledged $ 1,187, Cash received to date $ 693, March donations $ 19, IF YOU NEED A PRIEST... If you are sick, hospitalized, or homebound and you need a priest, please call! Hospitals will not give out patient information; therefore, we have no way of knowing your needs. If you would like Communion or a visit, you must notify the Church Office. Please arrange to receive the Anointing of the Sick before a scheduled procedure by contacting the Parish Office at or the Pastor at After the Mass is a good time to request anointing.

4 Holy Mass Schedule and Intentions MONDAY, April 9 6:30 pm Communion Service TUESDAY, April 10 7:30 am +John Germain WEDNESDAY, April 11 7:30 am Healing for Patricia Johnson THURSDAY, April 12 7:30 am +Linda Vaugh FRIDAY, April 13 7:30 am Intentions of Fr. David Michael 8:15 am +Duke Foyle SATURDAY, April 14 9:00 am +Duke Foyle Latin Mass 5:00 pm Intentions of the Germain family SUNDAY, April 15 9:00 am +Doreen Tinker 11:00 am + John Germain 1:00 pm For the Parish Spanish Mass Welcome New and Confirmed Catholics! Russell Clements, III Christine Masters Steven Wes Miller Weston Nunn Caroline Peters Ben Ragan Rachel Ragan Frances Swink Tim Williams Jillian Wacker We pray for the repose of the soul of Sharon Fitzgerald, Mother of Lynn Marlowe. Readings for the Week Today: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA RELIC VISIT MONDAY, APRIL 9TH 9AM TO 1 PM There will be a short prayer service at 9am. The Franciscan Friars from Padua, Italy, invite you to join them in welcoming Saint Anthony of Padua to St. Anthony Catholic Church. St. Anthony will be visiting us in the form of two precious and first class relics from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relics will be accompanied by Fr. Bortolino Maistrello, a Franciscan Friar from Padua, Italy, where the Saint is buried. According to Fr Mario Conte, who is Editor of the Messenger of St Anthony, There is nothing superstitious about relics. The real meaning of a relic is love they are a link of love between the person who venerates and the saint. St Anthony intercedes with those trying to find a job, housing, faith, love, hope, harmony within the family, good health, peace of mind and mercy. Pope Emeritus Benedict said of relics By inviting us to venerate the mortal remains of the martyrs and saints, the Church does not forget that, in the end, these are indeed just human bones, but they are bones that belonged to individuals touched by the living power of God. The relics of the saints are traces of that invisible but real presence which sheds light upon the shadows of the world and reveals the Kingdom of Heaven in our midst. Prayer petitions with holy cards will be distributed by Friar Bortolino and volunteers to allow parishioners to write their prayer petition to the saint. The writing of a prayer petition is a worldwide tradition when venerating a relic of a saint. Father Bortolino will bring the petitions back to the Basilica in Padua and place them at the tomb of Saint Anthony. The tour officially ends back at the Tomb of Saint Anthony where the Friars will gather to pray for the saint s intercession upon our intentions and petitions. To learn more about St. Anthony of Padua, please visit: Or call Tom Muscatello, USA Representative, at To view a complete listing of the visit sites within the Diocese of Charleston, please go to our church website:

5 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 8, 2018 Prayer Service 3:00 pm in the Church My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. (Diary of St. Faustina, 699) SCHOOL POSITION OPEN 1st Grade Teacher, Florence, SC St. Anthony Catholic School in Florence, SC is seeking a 1st grade teacher for the school year. Preferred applicants will have current South Carolina certification. The applicant must have an understanding of St. Anthony s mission and of the Diocese of Charleston's. Please cover letter and resume to Tracy Hamner at thamner@saintanthonycatholic.com Gain the Plenary Indulgence attached to attending this prayer service in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for sin, even venial sin, sacramental confession (within 20 days before or after), Holy Communion (preferable on the day or the days before or after), and prayer for the intentions of the Pope (certain prayers are not specified). MEN S CLUB BREAKFAST SUNDAY, April 8th 10 am in the Family Center Join your parish family for nice hot breakfast. Your donation keeps this tradition going. Thank you. HOLY COMMUNION: All Catholics who have made their First Holy Communion are bound to receive Holy Communion during the Easter time. Easter Time is from the First Sunday of Lent until Pentecost Sunday. Mark your calendars now for the annual St. Anthony Run for the Heroes event. This year, school is being held in Florence School District One, as a make-up snow day, on the official Memorial Day. Therefore, our annual race and Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast will be held on SAT., MAY 26 TH. Watch future bulletins for more details. Online registration will be available soon. Plan to sign up as a race participant, sponsor, or volunteer! Couples for Christ- South Carolina Chapter is holding our General Assembly at the St. Anthony Family Center on April 14, 12-5 pm. Join us for Praise, Worship and Fellowship! TRAIL LIFE, USA Your St. Anthony Trail Life Troop SC-0490 would like to thank our parish for its enthusiastic support, prayers, and assistance. We continue to invite the boys from our parish and their friends who are Christians to join our ranks. Likewise we continue to welcome upstanding and moral men from our parish to come and inquire about us that we may get to know you and together consider whether there might be a way for you to be involved with Trail Life. Furthermore, we prayerfully ask our entire parish to consider supporting our troop in another way. We will continue to bring items that we hope are meaningful to you to help us raise money to support our troop expenses and our worthy efforts. However, we are also in need of a few items to support our camping adventures. If you no longer have need of the following in your garage and would like to donate the following items, the boys would be very grateful for your contribution. Our troop is in need of the following: 2 - Canopies which to prepare food under. 2 - Flag Poles which to be able to present our troop flags. 1 - portable table that folds up and can be transported. 3 - Lanterns and a tripod which to hang them. Thank you for your continued support. Troop SC Trail Life.

6 Welcome Visitors! Interested in becoming a New Parishioner? Please take a moment and fill out this form. You can either drop it into the collection basket, bring it to our parish office, or mail it to us. We offer several ways to familiarize yourself with your new community: a welcome packet (yes/no), giving you a call (yes/no), or taking a tour of the parish school and/or church (yes/no)? Would you like your new home to be blessed? yes no Please print: Name Address City Zip Phone number Best time to call address Welcome! We JOYFULLY look forward to meeting you and being your neighbors. FAITH AND TECHNOLOGY ST. ANTHONY PARISH APP There are daily readings, prayers, the current bulletin, Mass times, just to name a few of the features. Download this free app today. Link: 20Anthony%20Florence%20SC GET FORMED Every parishioner has 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. Go to and enter Parish Code: E3MV87 ONLINE GIVING Sign up by visiting our parish website at and select the Online Giving link. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA There are lots of CDs to choose from in the kiosks in the gathering area and the church office. Suggested donation is $4 per CD. REGULAR PARISH EVENTS AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 4-5:30 pm in Classroom A. BIBLE STUDY classes meet on Wednesdays at 9:30 am in classroom A and at 6:00 pm in the gathering area of the Church. Classes will resume in the fall. BOOK CLUB meets each Tuesday of the month from 9 am to 10:30 am in classroom A. CYO - Meetings are on Sundays from 6-7:30 pm in the family center from September through May. EMBRACE YOUR NEIGHBOR - Meets the third Sunday of each month at 6 pm in the church office. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5194 meet at St. Anne s or St. Anthony s the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information contact John Hanna at LEGION OF MARY meets Wednesdays at 7:30 am at St. Anne. Call Pat Srutkowski at PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY (Knitting and Crocheting) meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm in Classroom A. Items for the sick or for new arrivals are available by calling Patti RIGHT TO LIFE - Meets on the second Friday of each month at 7 pm in classroom A. SENIOR S BINGO will meet in Classroom A on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. For more information contact Noreen at STEPHEN MINISTRY Confidential request cards asking for a Stephen Minister, either for yourself or for another, along with information about Stephen Ministry, are available at all entrances to the Church. TRAIL LIFE USA meets on the second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Call Dcn. Mike Woodall at WOMEN OF ST. ANTHONY meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. NOTE TIME CHANGE! YOUNG AT HEART meets at 11:30 am on the third Wednesday of the month at Stefano s restaurant.

7 St. Anthony BOOK CLUB Página Hispana This is the next book selection. Meetings are every Tuesday at 9 am in classroom A of the family center. Please call Patti Musto for more information We look forward to The Four Last Things by Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, on April 24 and May 1st. Let us learn to listen better to each other and God by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are: Jul 20-22, 2018 in Fort Mill, SC and Aug 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or For a continuation of the Marriage Encounter program, participants meet monthly throughout the school year on Saturday evenings in classroom A. If you have any questions, please call the church office. O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep Thy servants within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied their lips, purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of Thy glorious Priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround them and shield them from the world s contagion. Bless their labors with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minister be here below their joy and consolation, and in Heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen. -from the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) PALMETTO WARRIOR CONNECTION This is an advocacy group that connects warriors to their network and resources, educates, acts as an advocate, and collaborates with partners at all levels to facilitate total warrior care. Contact information: info@palmettowarriorconnection.org 2150 Eagle Drive, Bldg. 100, N. Charleston, SC PARA QUE CREAS No sucede demasiado a menudo que el autor de uno de los libros de la Biblia se dirija directamente a nosotros para explicarnos por qué está escribiendo lo que está escribiendo. En la lectura del Evangelio de este domingo, que pertenece a la conclusión del Evangelio según san Juan, el autor nos dice que ha elegido escribir estos acontecimientos para que crean que Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y para que, creyendo, tengan vida en su Nombre (20:31). La carta de san Juan retoma esta idea diciendo que: todo el que cree que Jesús es el Cristo ha nacido de Dios (5:1); lo que llamaríamos nacer de nuevo. Nuestra lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles para este Segundo Domingo de Pascua nos muestra exactamente qué sucede cuando los creyentes nacen de nuevo por medio de la fe. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura La communidad de los creyentes compartía todo con el mismo amor (Hechos 4:32-35). Salmo Den gracias al Señor porque es bueno, porque es eterna su misericordia (Salmo 118 [117]). Segunda lectura Si alguien cree que Jesús es el Enviado, ése ha nacido de Dios (1 Juan 5:1-6). Evangelio Felices los que creen sin haber visto (Juan 20:19-31). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. ANULACIÓN Y CONVALIDACIÓN Estamos disponibles para ayudarlo con el proceso que puede permitirle estar en comunión completa con la Iglesia. Por favor, llame a la Oficina de la Iglesia para mayor información o para pedir cita. BAUTISMOS Clases Pre-Bautismales cada primer sábado del mes a las 4:30 pm. Bautismos cada tercer Sábado del mes a las 11:00 am. Mas información favor llamar al ext. 227 con Vincent Santamaria. HORARIO Nuestra oficina esta abierta los sábados de 12. p.m. a 5.p.m. y los domingos de p.m. a 4 p.m y durante la semana con cita previa. Gracias. ENTRONIZACIÓN El Sacerdote está proporcionando a los feligreses de la Sagrada Familia la oportunidad de tener sus hogares bendecido con el imagen del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y Inmaculado Corazón de María. Si usted está interesado participar en esta inmensa gracia para usted y su familia, por favor llame al Vincent Santamaria extensión 227.