December 25, 2016 The Nativity Lord Welcome to the Parish of St. Anthony Catholic Church Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Divine Mercy 15 Indianola Rd., Des Moines, IA 50315 ~ 515-244-4709 ~ www.stanthonydsm.org Msgr. Frank Chiodo, Pastor/Fr. Dan Gehler, Parochial Vicar Fr. Jose Reynaldo, Chaplain of Hispanic Community Deacons: Rev. Mr. Tony Romeo, Rev. Mr. Thomas Starbuck, Rev. Mr. Quan Tong, Rev. Mr. Tom Hunkele Office and mailing address: 15 Indianola Rd., Des Moines, Iowa 50315 Phone: 515-244-4709 Fax 515-280-6959 Website:www.stanthonydsm.org Office Hours:8am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm on Friday and closed on Holidays MASS TIMES 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 the academic year) Eucharistic Adoration: In the Adoration Chapel beginning at 9:15am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday with Benediction at 8pm Sacraments Reconciliation: (Confession): Sat. 9-9:30am, 3:30-4pm or by appointment. Baptism: Baptism is conferred by appointment on the 1st and 3rd Sunday month. At least one parent must be registered and a practicing member parish. Parents are requested to call the office (244-4709) to register for the pre-baptism class and date for baptism. Marriage: At least one parties must be registered and a practicing member parish. Please contact the office at least 8 months prior to the proposed date wedding. Funeral: Please contact a funeral home and they will notify the parish office. Newcomers/Addresses: Registration online or in business office. Please notify the office with address changes. Parish Library; Please visit the parish library next to the church located in the elevator foyer. The library is open everyday and books are available for check out. St. Anthony of Padua Brief Prayer: Behold the Cross Lord! Begone you enemy powers. The Lion Tribe of Juda, the Root of David has conquered, Alleluia!
Liturgical Schedule Monday, December 26th 7:00am Pauline Lucia 8:30am Angela & Trinidad Santoyo Tuesday, December 27th 7:00am Thomas Tubby Cataldo 8:30am George & Kay Funaro Wednesday, December 28th 8:30am Isobel, Juanita, Leon Quijano 5:30pm Ralph Leto Thursday, December 29th 7:00am Graeve Family 8:30am Thanksgiving to Our Lady Immaculate Conception 6:00pm Eucharistic Holy Hour-CH 7:00pm Spanish Mass Friday, December 30th 7:00am Kathryn & Dan 8:30am Jacob K Mathew Saturday, December 31st 8:30am Delores O Donnell Vigil- 4:30pm St. Anthony Parishioners Sunday, January 1st 7:00am Tom & Louise Smith 8:30am Fatima Medina, Theresa Calacino, Joyce Johannsen & all liv. & dec. mem. of A & R 8:30am (Crypt Latin Ext. Form) Chata 10:00am Frances, Esther & Angelo Anania 11:30am (Solemn Mass)+ Tillie Palmer 1:15pm Spanish Community +Solemn Mass: incense, vested choir & assistance of a deacon(s). BULLETIN DEADLINE Submit bulletin information no later than noon, Friday (10 days before the date of the Sunday bulletin) Email: show ard@stanthonydsm.org. Liturgical Roles Sat. Dec. 31st & Sun. Jan. 1st Ministry 4:30 pm 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:30 am Altar Servers EMOHC Vincenzo Carson Michael Lord Jacob Nevitt Blake Hentges Bill Stowe Ray Holman Sherry Villirillo Margaret Beener Lynn DeFino Lector Jody Hunter Theresa Staats Joshua Kirby Ashley Akers Aubrey Douds Mary Ann Wilkinson DJ Hassel Michael Sullivan Chris Guevera Jack Bastian Vinnie Bertagnolli Steven Rice Kevin Rice Jo Corigliano Michelle Bastian Chris Guevera RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Noah Johnson Hank Himrich Nicholas Johnson Jane Smith Andrew Ngyongi Bella Kennedy Jerry Schmaltz Jacqueline Schmaltz Suzanne Hejkal Merry Christmas! Following is a great explanation of Christmas, which I found on usccb.org. Check out the printable Christmas calendar and other helpful resources! Christmas is one most important days Church year, second only to Easter itself. It is the feast incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh (the Latin "in carne" means "enfleshment"). It is a uniquely Christian teaching, the Divine choosing to become one of us. Because of this belief, God is not only Transcendent, but also wholly Immanent, Emmanuel (God-with-us). While remaining Transcendent (meaning we must rise above our present condition to reach Him), He is at the same time Immanent (meaning He is with us as we rise toward Him). Every Eucharist is like Christmas where the bread and wine are transformed into His flesh, His Body and Blood, and, in a sense, He is born anew on the altar. The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast Baptism Lord. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him including the fact that he was born to die for us. The Christmas tree and the Nativity scene are popular symbols season and a tradition in many Christian homes. It is also traditional to exchange Christmas gifts with family and friends as a way to honor God the Father's gift of his only son to the world. Having received the gift of Christ, we naturally want to pass that gift along to our loved ones. 2. December 25, 2016
ST. ANTHONY S NEWS & EVENTS Magnificat Readers It is time to renew the subscription to the Magnificat. Cost will be $30 again this year. You can put your money in an envelope to the attention of Stephanie and drop it in the collection basket. All money should be turned in by Jan. 16th t. The Nativity Crew wishes to thank everyone who helped with set up and decorated the Nativity. Special thanks to Bill Konkol and the Knights of Columbus, Ann McFall and the ladies Altar and Rosary, Pati Gabriel, Melissa Hawk, and Carolyn Hawk. And a special thanks to the St. Anthony school children, who took time to come help out. The decorating crew, Larry Hawk, Nick Iaria, Jo Corigilano, Pati Gabriel and Carolyn Hawk. Merry Christmas to all. Dowling Catholic High School Incoming Freshmen Placement Test Saturday, January 7, 2017 7:45 a.m. 12 Noon Dowling Catholic High School will be administering the Incoming Freshman Placement Test on Saturday, January 7th from 7:45 a.m. 12 Noon. Students interested in enrolling at Dowling Catholic should take the test. The test does not determine admissions, but is used to identify the level of classes that will allow the student to be successful in high school. Parochial school students are automatically registered to take the test. Non-parochial school students should contact the Admissions Office by Tuesday, January 3rd to register for the test. Students unable to take the test should contact the Admissions Office to register for the makeup. Dowling Catholic Admissions Office,515-222-1025, teischeid@dowlingcatholic.org FIRST FRIDAY FATIMA MASS WHAT: First Friday Fatima Mass WHEN: Friday January 6th TIME: 7:00PM WHERE: St. Anthony Church Followed by procession statue Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us for a visit with the Blessed Mother and Her Divine Son.. AROUND THE DIOCESE The Diocese of Des Moines is seeking an individual with strong technology and communication skills with a desire to provide a high level of customer service to donors for a part time position. For more information, please go to: http://www.dmdiocese.org/ diocesan-job-openings.cfm Registration for Dowling Soccer Club Spring Recreation (Level 3) Soccer is OPEN for ages U9-U14. The registration will remain open through January 8, 2017. The cost of registration is $95.00. Register online at www.dowlingsoccerclub.org. Please direct questions to dowlingsoccerclub@gmail.com. Iowa Soccer informed the Club that it intends to follow the schedule below for 7 games throughout the season (April-June). Please understand that this is a tentative schedule. Iowa Soccer reserves the right to alter this schedule. 11U (9v9) Boys and Girls matches on Sundays 12U (9v9) Boys and Girls matches on Sundays 13U full-sided (11v11) Boys and Girls matches on Saturdays 13U small-sided (7v7) Boys and Girls matches on Saturdays 14U (11v11) Boys and Girls matches on Saturdays 14U small-sided (7v7) Boys and Girls matches on Saturdays *Match times will remain 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM 3. December 25, 2016
St. Anthony Financials Due to printing deadline financials will not be available Tithes/Plate $.00 Tithes/Plate FYTD $270,166.00 You can give beyond your life through a bequest to St. Anthony Catholic Church in your will. www.stanthonydsm.org Click on Donate to St. Anthony s InnerVision Health Care baby bottle campaign total contributions as of 12/18/16 $0. Grand total of $4,076.05. 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 96.11 4. December 25, 2016 Please Pray for: Peggy Grasso, Becky Wood, and Mike Amodeo KofC Food Bank Weekend-Please help those in need, Jan. 14th & 15thby bringing non-perish-able 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 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 Jan. 14th @ 9am. Please meet in the church. This is a great way to earn service hours. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Readings for the Week of Dec. 25th Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/ Ps 31/Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124/ Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96/Lk Friday: 2:22-35 Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Ps 128/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96/ Jn 1:1-18 Next Sunday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67/ Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 TRUSTEES Bill Trout 285-0026 Julie Konkol 287-7256 OFFICE PERSONNEL Church office 244-4709 Business Manager Mark Paris-mparis@stanthonydsm.org Administrative Assistant Stephanie Howardshoward@stanthonydsm.org Director Religious Ed Melissa Hill-mhill@stanthonydsm.org MINISTRIES Adult Choir Director Patricia Civitate-244-4672 or civitate9@q.com Altar & Rosary Society President Frances Ali-657-3354 or frances.ali@stgregoryctr.com Dowling Representative Frank J. Chiodo-fjchiodo@hotmail.com Finance Council Chair Jeff Himrich-himrich1@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry Marisol Guerramguerra@stanthonydsm.org Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Paul Comito-246-1402 Marketing Committee Melissa Mauro-249-4629 or Melissa@paper-systems.com Parish Council Coordinator Bryan Gonzalez 812-686-6102 or bryan.gonzalez03@gmail.com Respect Life Ministry Judy Liston-246-8150 Schola Cantorum Director Charlotte Hunkele-641-203-4337 or chunk854@hotmail.com St. Anthony Foundation Stephanie Sarcone-287-7161 St. Anthony Grotto Chairperson David Miller-dmiller7270@q.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Janet Goode-953-1335 Ellen Celsi-288-3917 SCHOOL PERSONNEL School Principal-243-1874 Dr. Joseph F. Cordarojcordaro@stanthonydsm.org Adventure Club Director-244-2534 Joe Grandanette Home and School President Shannon McDonaldshannonhomeandschool@gmail.com Parish Board of Education President Deb Bordenaro-867-7240 or tbordo@hotmail.com St. Anthony School Alumni Committee Loretta Rizzuti (lrizzuti@lolaw.com)
From Msgr. Frank Chiodo Merry Christmas Dear Friends; Christmas greetings from all of us here at your parish home. We thank all of you who sent cards, gifts, cookies and special treats for Christmas. The priests are especially grateful. Thank you to those who helped decorate the church and the parish hall for our Christmas liturgies. Also, thank you to all who helped decorate the grotto for this Christmas season. The decorations brought beauty to our sacred spaces. A special welcome to our visitors this Christmas season. We want you to know that Saint Anthony parish is known for its warmth and hospitality. We invite you to return. If you are looking for a parish to call home, this is a perfect fit for this is a family parish. God s choicest blessings to all of you from all of us, priests, deacons, and staff parish and school. For New Year s Eve and New Year s Day, Masses will be at their usual times. Merry Christmas! Holiday Office Hours Dec. 26th Closed Jan. 2nd, 2017 Closed Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year from the Office Staff Notes from the Parish Office School Office Hours are from 7:45am-3:45pm Monday-Friday through the School year and closed on Hol- Group Functions: To schedule a group function, please call the Business Office at 244-4709. Hospital Visits: If you or a family member is in the hospital and would like to be visited, please call the parish St. Anthony Weekly Calendar Dec. 26th to Jan. 1st, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Business office closed 6:00pm Respect Life-LC 6:30pm Men s CRHP Formation Team-rec. con. rm. 6:00pm Men s Prayer Group-sac 6:00pm Spanish Holy Hour-CH 7:00pm Spanish Mass-CH 5:00pm Mary Movement-CH 5. December 25, 2016