December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent 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. Andrew Windschitl, 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-4:30pm 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 of the 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 of the month. At least one parent must be registered and a practicing member of the 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 of the parties must be registered and a practicing member of the parish. Please contact the office at least 8 months prior to the proposed date of the 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. 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!
Liturgical Schedule Monday, December 21st 7:00am Dominic N. Rizzuti Sr. 8:30am William Thomas Hines Tuesday, December 22nd 7:00am Antonio & Lucrezia Celsi 8:30am William Guthrie 8:00pm Benediction of the Wednesday, December 23rd 8:30am Trino & Betty Santoyo 5:30pm Peter J. & Ascension Vito 8:00pm Benediction of the Thursday, December 24th 4:00pm Cardamon Family 4:00pm PH Souls in Purgatory 6:00pm Spanish Community 9:00pm Chiodo Family Friday, December 25th Nativity of the Lord-Holy Day of Obligation 7:00am St. Anthony Parishioners 9:00am Antonio Chiodo 11:00am For Christian Unity Saturday, December 26th 8:30am Pauline Lucia Vigil- 4:30pm Ralph Leto Sr. Sunday, December 27th 7:00am Rosemary DeAngelis Sposeto 8:30am St. Anthony Parishioners 8:30am (Crypt Latin Ext. Form) Anna T. Vanni 10:00am Victoria Jordan 11:30am (Solemn) Francis, Esther & Angelo Annia 1:15pm Spanish Community Liturgical Roles Sat. Dec. 26th & Sun. Dec. 27th Ministry 4:30 pm 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:30 am Altar Servers EMOHC Dominic Marasco Vinnie Mauro Tony Fatino Jalyn Thompson Gino Busick Ellen Celsi Karen Leonetti Emma Madonia Ralph Leto Margaret Beener Campbell Lucas Marian Mendez Connor Myers Joshua Kirby DJ Hassel Chris Guevara Mary Ann Wilkinson Damian Chamberlin Rhian Chamberlin Ethan Chamberlin Anakin Chamberlin Jo Corigliano Nicole Stace Lector Michele Romeo Lynn DeFino Pat Vetter Antonia Valadez RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Julian Chicas Leo Mauro Ben Mauro Violet Bordenaro Jane Smith Atem Kodok Sophia Connolly Amaya Campos Mary Ellen Schulte Ryan Russell Bly Gage BULLETIN DEADLINE Submit bulletin information no later than noon, Friday (10 days before the date of the Sunday bulletin) Email: showard@stanthonydsm.org Information will be subject to edit and available space. Thanks 2. December 20, 2015
ST. ANTHONY S NEWS & EVENTS Dowling Catholic High School Incoming Freshmen Placement Test Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:45 a.m. 12 Noon Dowling Catholic High School will be administering the Incoming Freshman Placement Test on Saturday, January 9, 2016, 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 5 th to register for the exam. Students unable to take the exam should contact the Admissions Office to register for the make-up. Dowling Catholic Admissions Office 515-222-1025 teischei@dowlingcatholic.org Help Wanted Magnificat Readers It is time to renew the subscription to the Magnifcat. Cost will be $30 again this year. You can put your money in an envelope to the attention of Michele and drop it in the collection basket. All money should be turned in by Jan. 18 th. Holiday Office Hours Dec. 24th until 12 noon Dec. 25th Closed Dec. 31st until noon Jan. 1st, 2016 Closed Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year from the Office Staff St. Anthony School Cafeteria Part Time 10:30-1:30, M-F Experience Needed Call Ashley Marasco @ 243-1874 There will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Christmas Eve or on New Year s Eve. National March for Life Iowans for LIFE trip to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. is still accepting applications or reservations for the pilgrimage until the buses are full. Contact Maggie DeWitte at iowansforlife@msn.com or 515-255-4113. 3. December 20, 2015 Happy New Year! Begin the new year with Jesus Celebrate 2016 with our parish family St. Anthony Church Thursday, December 31, 2015 Mass at 5:30pm Dinner in the parish hall at 6:30pm Cost will be $50 for a couple and $25 for a single Reservation will be taken until Dec. 20th. AROUND THE DIOCESE 2015 Advent Communal Penance Schedule All Saints 12/20 2:00pm
St. Anthony Financials Due to printing deadline financials will not be available Tithes/Plate $.00 Tithes/Plate FYTD $285,752.00 A will can be a testimony to your faith. Include St. Anthony Catholic Church. www.stanthonydsm.org Click on Donate to St. Anthony s InnerVision Health Care baby bottle campaign total contributions as of 12/13/15 $0. Grand total of $3,424.36. 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 Every soul believing and trusting in My mercy will obtain it. (Diary 420). 4. December 20, 2015 Please Pray for: Frank DeFrancisco, Michael Delmege, Eric Salas, Sam Sciarrotta and Georgette Potter KofC Food Bank Weekend-Please help those in need, Jan. 16th & 17th, by 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 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 Jan. 9th @ 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. 20th Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45 Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm Wednesday: 2:1, 4-8/Lk 1:46-56 Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29/Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1-6/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17/Mt 10:17-22 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 /Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52 TRUSTEES Mike Vasquez-244-8024 Joe Graziano-991-4830 OFFICE PERSONNEL Church office 244-4709 Business Manager Mark Paris-mparis@stanthonydsm.org Admin. Asst. to Pastor Stephanie Howardshoward@stanthonydsm.org Secretary Michele Romeomrromeo@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 Co-Presidents Helene Wilson-491-0438 DJ Hassel-480-1028 Dowling Representative Frank J. Chiodo-fjchiodo@hotmail.com Finance Council Chair Ralph Marasco Jr.-778-4653 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 Mary Quinnmquinn@mercydesmoines.org 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 SOOL 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 Friends; During the final days of Advent I invite you to take some quiet time---even a few minutes to reflect in prayer upon the meaning of the season. Ask the Good Lord to pour forth His Blessings upon our homes, our parish and our country. I encourage you to invite friends and relatives to St. Anthony s for Christmas Mass. Here is the Christmas Mass schedule. Please make sure and invite your family, friends and neighbors. Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Day- Wednesday December 24th 4PM Church** (Solemn Mass*) 4PM Parish Hall 6PM Church-Spanish 10PM Church** (Solemn Mass*) **Procession of the Star. A St. Anthony tradition which spans the decades. During the procession at the beginning of the Mass, the star proceeds down the church aisle from the loft to the crib, highlighting the trek taken by the shepherds and the three kings. A lovely tradition of our great parish. Christmas Day Thursday December 25th 7AM Church 9AM Church-Latin High Mass 11AM Church (Solemn Mass*) *Solemn Mass indicates the use of incense and the assistance of Deacon(s). Blessings, Holiday Office Hours Dec. 24th until 12 noon Dec. 25th Closed Dec. 31st until noon Jan. 1st, 2016 Closed Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year from the Office Staff Catholic Tuition Organization Are there tax credits left for 2015? YES. You can take advantage of the 65% Iowa tax credits which reduces the amount of the Iowa income tax by 65% of your gift. Example: a $1,000 donation to CTO will reduce your Iowa taxes by $650! PLUS, you get to deduct $1,000 on your federal return when you itemize. It s that EASY! Go online to CTOIowa.org or call Jeanne 515-237-5010. To learn more about the St. Anthony Victor Romanelli Council 12482 visit saintanthonykofc12482.com St. Anthony Weekly Calendar Dec. 21st to Dec. 27th Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00pm RCIA-LC 8:00pm Benediction of the 8:00pm Benediction of the Business Office Closed at noon No Adoration 4:00pm Mass- & PH 6:00pm Spanish Mass 9:00pm Mass- Business Office Closed 7:00am Mass- 9:00am Mass- Ext. Form- 11:00am Mass- 12:30pm Women s CRHP Formation Team- MR 5:00pm Mary Movement- 5. December 20, 2015