The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) November 2, WELCOME to our Parish

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1 St. Anthony Catholic Church Home of the Grotto: Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Divine Mercy 15 Indianola Rd., Des Moines, IA ~ ~ The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) November 2, 2014 Thank you to Home and School for putting on such a great event on Friday Oct. 24th. A good time was had by all. St. Anthony of Padua Brief Prayer: Behold the Cross of the Lord! Begone you enemy powers. The Lion of the Tribe of Juda, the Root of David has conquered, Alleluia! Dear Parishioners, What a GREAT weekend we had for the Fall Festival. I want to thank Todd & Deb Bordenaro for chairing this event and Ashley Marasco for taking care of the food again this year. IT was a huge success! We made approximately $30,000. Thank you to their team of parishioners for everything they did to help make it a success. Just a reminder, this coming Thursday I will be departing on pilgrimage until the fourteenth of November. I will be leading 43 people to various shrines in Europe beginning with St. Mark s in Venice, St. Nicholas in Bari, St. Blaise in Dubrovnik, St. Paul in Athens and Malta, St. Peter in Rome to name some of the special places at which I will be remembering you in prayer. Many of the All Souls Day Novena Masses will be celebrated on pilgrimage for your loved ones. God s Blessings, WELCOME to our Parish Suzette & Ronald Miesner, Karen Taggart, Brandon & Rachel Black, Deirdre & Nathan Purdy, Chance & Danielle Patrick, Joel & Amy Bruning, Ester Galvan, Maria & Jose Rodriguez, Natalie Blonigan Total of 116 new households in 2014 We welcomed 101 new households in 2013, 102 in 2012, 72 in 2011, 64 in 2010, 67 in 2009 and 96 in Total since Prayer for All Souls Day Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of they Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great Our Lord told St. Gertrude that this prayer would release 1000 souls from purgatory each time it is said. (Clip and Save)

2 Liturgical Schedule Monday, November 3rd 7:00am Sp. Int. of a Parishioner 8:30am Dorothy Hastie Tuesday, November 4th 7:00am Marguerite Veronica Leonetti 8:30am Charlotte Palmer Wednesday, November 5th 8:30am Isabel Quijano & dec. mem. of Andres & Gabriela Quijano family 5:30pm Lou Ann Lemmo Thursday, November 6th 7:00am Dominic Rizzuti 8:30am Laura Clowers 6:00pm Spanish Mass Friday, November 7th 7:00am Catherine & Marlene Chiodo 8:30am Sam Leto Saturday, November 8th 8:30am Guido Leo Vigil- 4:30pm St. Anthony Parishioners Sunday, November 9th 7:00am James & Lucy L Estrane 8:30am Joe Tursi 8:30am (Crypt Latin Ext. Form) Ray Lipovac 10:00am Joe Hernandez & Amara Sterling 11:30am (Solemn) Al Bisignano & Funaro Family 1:15pm Fr. Juan Antonio & Spanish Community *The shrines to will be visited: St. Mark-Vienna, St. Nicholas -Bari, St. Blaise-Dubrvnik, St. Paul- Athens & Malta, St. Peter-Rome 2. November 2, 2014 ST. ANTHONY S NEWS & EVENTS Mass Intentions by Fr. William Saunders What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone? An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one s soul. Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical "Mirae caritatis" (1902) beautifully elaborated this point and emphasized the connection between the communion of saints with the Mass: "The grace of mutual love among the living, strengthened and increased by the sacrament of the Eucharist, flows, especially by virtue of the Sacrifice [of the Mass], to all who belong to the communion of saints." Please keep in mind that the tradition of offering Masses for others, particularly the dead, originates in the very early Church. Given this understanding, we can add some specifics. When a priest offers Holy Mass, he has three intentions: First, to offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord with the norms of the Church. Second, to offer the Mass in union with the whole Church and for the good of the whole Church. Third, to offer the Mass for a particular intention, such as the repose of the soul of someone who has died. The special personal fruits of the Mass benefit the celebrating priest who acts in the person of Christ in offering the Mass and to the people who are in attendance and participate in the offering of the Mass. These fruits are both extensively and intensively finite, since each of us is finite. Therefore, the more a Mass is offered, the more benefit is conferred. Finally, a person may ask a priest to offer a Mass for a particular intention; usually, a stipend is given to the priest for offering the Mass, which thereby in justice creates an obligation which must be satisfied. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION All Saints Party What a wonderful celebration we had last Sunday, at the All Saints party! Thank you so much to everyone who helped make it a success. Special thanks goes to Michele Kofoed, Brenda Caligiuri, Lisa Darnell, Candace Johnson, Jimmy Garcia and.(i may give you another name tomorrow) Without your commitment to our children, we wouldn t have such a unified community in RE and in the church. So thank you all! Children s Liturgy of the Word If you attend the 11:30 Mass, you know what a fantastic program we have with the Children s Liturgy, offered by Sanita Simms. Truly there are people who attend that Mass because of the Children s Liturgy! It is with joy that I tell you we have a new catechist who has heard God s call and come forward to start offering the Children s Liturgy during the 10:00 Mass! Mary Kay Romenelli will be inviting the children, ages 4-9, to come forward during the liturgy of the word, and follow her to the lower church for a children s program. They will return back upstairs before the end of the prayers of petition. This new program during the 10:00 Mass will begin on November 16 th. Please call or me if you have any questions or comments about Faith Formation here at St. Anthony. Thank you for continuing to allow me to teach your kids about our God and our faith. God s blessing to your family! Melissa Hill Director of Religious Education

3 KofC Food Bank Weekend-Please help those in need, Nov. 15th & 16th, by bringing non-perishable food items to benefit the Bidwell Food Bank and cash donations to support the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Bank. The Knights of Columbus will be at all of the doors before and after each Mass collecting for this worthy cause. A Big THANK YOU to everyone who helped clean the church last time. The next date to clean is Nov. 9am. Please meet in the church. This is a great way to earn service hours. St. Vincent DePaul s Baskets The preparation for the St. Anthony s SVdP Thanksgiving and Christmas food basket is just around the corner. If you would like to donate money towards the purchase of a Turkey or other items that are needed for the food basket, please place your funds in an envelope marked SVdP Food Basket and place in the Poor Box located at the back of the church. This will help us assist many families in need this year. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how to get involved with St. Anthony s St. Vincent de Paul committee, please contact Victor Romanelli Knights of Columbus Council Holiday pie cards from Village in and Bakers Square, are on sale after each Mass or by contacting your friendly Knight of Columbus member. Cost of the fruit pies, double crusted, on sale for $11.00 and Specialty Pies sale for $ November 2, 2014 Fascinating Facts of our Faith Our journey begins with No. 10 The Ten Commandments. Also known as the Decalogue, that were given to Moses as the basis for making criminal and liturgical law for the Israelites. They are accepted by the Christians along with Christ s example and teaching as a basis for our morality. We all know the Ten Commandments. Right?? They are actually combined in the Two Great Commandments which are: (1) Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and with their whole soul and with thy whole mind and with thy whole strength, (2) Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. That s a pretty tall order isn t it! Within these two commands, yes commands not suggestions, are the Seven Corporal and Seven Spiritual works of Mercy. You remember them: Feed the hungry, Give drink to the thirsty, Clothe the naked, Visit the imprisoned, Shelter the homeless, Visit the sick, Bury the dead Admonish the sinner, Instruct the ignorant, Counsel the doubtful, Comfort the Sorrowful, Bear wrongs patiently, Forgive all injuries, Pray for the living and the dead. Sound like a full time job? It is!! Being a good Catholic is that and more. But it is the surest way to get from point A (earth), to point B (heaven). In next week s bulletin: Our journey continues with Numbers 9, 8, and 7. Faithful Citizenship Visit to explore how you can love your neighbors by advocating as a faithful citizen on behalf of those who are poor and vulnerable. Make sure you vote on Nov. 4! Dowling Catholic's Annual Open House for Prospective Students - November 9th Dowling Catholic High School is hosting it's annual Open House for Prospective Students on Sunday, November 9th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families can take a tour of the renovated school, meet the teachers, moderators, and coaches and learn about financial aid opportunities. Assumption Catholic Trivia Night will be held in the gymnasium on Saturday, November 15th. Doors open at 6 with the Trivia starting promptly at 7pm. Trivia * Raffles * Beer, Wine Soda * Light Appetizers & Snacks For more information contact Shani or ShaniWahlPC@gmail.com AROUND THE DIOCESE Awakenings Retreat The diocese has a new 24-hour retreat for freshmen and sophomores Nov. 8-9 at the St. Thomas More Center focusing on hearing Jesus' voice and learning how to respond. Contact John Gaffney for information at jgaffney@dmdiocese.org or HELP WANTED School secretary for a full time position. Computer skills, welcoming demeanor and good communication skills are essential. Spanish speaking is preferred. Hours are 7:30 am-4:30 Monday through Friday and professional development days. Some summer hours necessary. Full time preschool associate. Must have Papa Educator Level I and Level II or the CDA equivalent. The associate in this position works Monday through Friday. Please contact St. Joseph School at for more information. Youth Rally The diocesan youth rally Unbury Your Treasure is Nov. 15 for middle school students and Nov. 16 for high school students. Both days run 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at the St.Thomas More Center. For more information, contact Tessa Roberts at troberts@dmdiocese.org or call

4 St. Anthony Financials Weekend of Oct. 25th & 26th Tithes/Plate $11, Tithes/Plate FYTD $214, Click on Donate to St. Anthony s InnerVision Health Care baby bottle campaign total contributions as of 10/26/14 $0. Grand total of $ BULLETIN DEADLINE Submit bulletin information no later than noon, Friday (10 days before the date of the Sunday bulletin) showard@stanthonydsm.org Information will be subject to edit and available space. Thanks Gabriel Project Pregnant? Need Help? Immediate, Confidential and Practical help (515)284-LOVE Please Pray for: Father Xavier from India is ill from cancer, James B Hawk, Carmella Genovese and Gina Campen Mediacom Rebroadcast of Mass 11:30 Sunday Mass is rebroadcast the following days: Wed. at 7:00 PM The following Sun. at 11:00 AM on Mediacom channels: 17, 84, or Readings for the Week of Nov. 9 Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/ Jn 2:13-22 Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8 Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/ Mt 25: :30pm 7:00am 8:30am Liturgical Ministry Schedule Saturday, November 8th Dominic Busick-Altar Server Elena Busick-Altar Server Cienna Daniels-Altar Server Gino Busick-Altar Server Emma Madonia-EMOHC Karen Leonetti-EMOHC Bill Stowe-EMOHC John Sarcone-Lector Sunday, November 9th Lynn DeFino-EMOHC Margaret Beener-EMOHC Ralph Leto-Lector Ashley Akers-Altar Server Joshua Kirby-Altar Server Dora Guevara-Altar Server Brad Kofoed-Altar Server Mary Ann Wilkinson-EMOHC Chris Guevara-EMOHC DJ Hassel-EMOHC Michael Sullivan-Lector 10:00am Jack Bastian-Altar Server Vincenzo Carson-Altar Server Noah Culp-Altar Server Catherine Bonnano-Altar Server Elijah Quijano-Altar Server Michelle Bastian-EMOHC Jo Corigliano-EMOHC Helene Wilson-Lector 11:30am SkyInn Russell-Altar Server Michael Vivone-Altar Server Jordy Robles-Altar Server Milan Hale-Altar Server Noah Johnson-Altar Server Nicholas Johnson-Altar Server Ben Mauro-Altar Server Leo Mauro-Altar Server Sophia Connolly-Altar Server Suzanne Hejkal-EMOHC Ben LaFleur-EMOHC Michele Belden-Lector Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3 3:30PM 8th gr girls bball practice-ph 6:00PM Knights of Columbus-LC 6:30PM Granny bball practice- PH 4. November 2, :15AM Adoration 3:30PM 7th gr girls 6:30PM RCIA-LC of the Blessed 5 9:15AM Adoration 3:30PM 6th gr girls 6:00PM MC meeting-bus. off. 6:00PM Life in the Spirit-mr 6:30PM St. Judecafé of the Blessed 6 9:15AM Adoration 3:30PM 8th gr girl 5:00PM 4th grade 6:00PM Spanish Mass 6:00PM Altar and Rosary-LC of the Blessed THE Parish WEEKLY Calendar 7 3:30PM 7th gr girls 6:30PM Bible Study-LC 8 9

5 Mass Schedule Weekend: Sat. 8:30am & 4:30pm Vigil; Sun. 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30am (Solemn Mass with incense), 8:30am Latin Ext. Form Crypt/Lower Church, 1:15pm Spanish Weekday: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 7am & 8:30am; Wed. 8:30am & 5:30pm Fri. (8:30am is an all school Mass during academic year) Holy Day: See Liturgical Schedule on pg 2 First Friday: Litany of the Sacred Heart following 8:30am Mass First Saturday: Anointing of the Sick & Litany of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel following 8:30am Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Held in the Adoration Chapel beginning at 9:15am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday with Benediction of the Blessed at 8pm s Reconciliation (Confession): Sat. 9-9:30 am, 3:30-4pm or by appointment. Infant Baptism: Infant baptism is conferred by appointment on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. At least one parent must be registered and a practicing member of the parish. Parents are requested to call the parish office ( ) to arrange for pre-baptism class and date for baptism. Marriage: At least one of the parties must be registered and a practicing member of the parish. Please contact a priest at least 8 months prior to the proposed date of wedding. Newcomers/Addresses Please register in person. Notify office with address changes. 5. November 2, 2014 Notes from the Parish Office Parish Office Hours are: 8am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8am- 12pm on Friday and is closed on Holidays. School Office Hours are from 7:45am-3:45pm Monday-Friday through the School year and closed on Holidays. Group Functions: To schedule a group function, please call the Business Office at Hospital Visits: If you or a family member is in the hospital and would like to be visited, please call the parish office at SAVE THE DATE The Blood and the Roses Sponsored by Fr. Victor Romanelli St. Anthony Knights of Columbus Saturday, December 13, Fleur Cinema Tickets: Adults: $10.00,Children $5.00 ages 4-12, Free for children 3 & under Portion of the proceeds will help support our Seminarians Tickets will be sold after all the Masses, or you can call: The 2015 Mass Intention Book is now open. Please use the form provided to schedule your Masses. Any questions, please call the office Thanks. Parish Staff Church Office School Office Priests Msgr. Frank Chiodo Pastor Fr. Adam Westphal Parochial Vicar Fr. Juan Antonio Hernandez Chap. of Hispanic Com. In Residence/Assisting Fr. Adolfo Aban (Chaplain Vet s Hospital) Deacons Rev. Mr. Tony Romeo Rev. Mr. Thomas W. Starbuck-twstarbuck@mchsi.com Rev. Mr. Quan Tong-quantong19@msn.com Rev. Mr. Tom Hunkele-topnotchchimney@gmail.com Trustees Mike Vasquez Joe Graziano Admin. Asst. to Pastor Stephanie Howard-showard@stanthonydsm.org Secretary Michele Romeo-mrromeo@stanthonydsm.org Business Manager Mark Paris-mparis@stanthonydsm.org Director Religious Ed Melissa Hill-mhill@stanthonydsm.org Scrip Representative Diane Gaulke di.gaulke@mchsi.com Hispanic Ministry Marisol Guerra-mguerra@stanthonydsm.org Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Nick Nigro-nnkoc2014@gmail.com Altar & Rosary Society President Helene Wilson Dowling Representative Frank J. Chiodo-fjchiodo@hotmail.com Finance Council Chair Ralph Marasco Jr Parish Council Coordinator Mary Quinn-mquinn@mercydesmoines.org Respect Life Ministry Judy Liston St. Anthony Foundation Gerard Neugent St. Anthony Parish Booster David Miller-dmiller7270@q.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Greg & Ramona Peterson Adult Choir Director Patricia Civitate Schola Cantorum Director Mary Craven or m.craven10@gmail.com School Principal Dr. Joseph F. Cordaro-jcordaro@stanthonydsm.org Adventure Club Director Lesvie Juarez-ljuarez@stanthonydsm.org Home and School President Sheila Kramer-Sheilakramer@hotmail.com Parish Board of Education President Deb Bordenaro or tbordo@hotmail.com St. Anthony School Alumni Committee Joe Jeffries or jjeff26@mchsi.com