A. Altar Servers
The Altar Server Ministry involves the youth of the parish in service to God and the community by assisting the priest during Mass and other services. Open to all boys and girls who have made their First Communion. The Parish Sacristan/Liturgist provides training.
B. Art and Liturgical Environment
This group is responsible for decorations for the holidays and Holy Days. This ministry also takes advice from the pastor regarding future preparation of the church interior. Meetings as needed to schedule work/arrangement. This Committee meets on the 1st Saturday 9:45 a.m. in the Parlor.
Rose Ontiveros 824-8906
C. Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy is designed to help children experience meaningful liturgies through visual aide and dramatization. The liturgies serve the needs of youth and children by nurturing their spiritual life as they serve as lectors, choir members, and offertory bearers.
Sonya Sanchez 824-1743 ext. 20
D. Children’s Liturgy Committee
Our aim is to help children experience meaningful liturgies through visual aide and dramatization. Adult talents are always welcome to assist as a lector coach, rehearsal coordinator or choir liaison.
Sonya Sanchez 824-1743 ext. 20
E. Communion Service
The work of the Communion Service Ministry is to lead the people in the liturgy of the word and the sharing of communion. The service follows the prayers and reading from the first part of the Mass, with a reflection on the message in the day’s gospel or other scripture.
The communion service minister also distributes communion using the sacred hosts that were consecrated at an earlier Mass. The communion service is held on Wednesdays at 9 am.
F. Eucharistic Ministers
The Eucharistic Ministers are a group of lay people who assist the priest and deacon at all weekend Masses, Holy Days and holidays to distribute Holy Communion in both forms. The Eucharistic Ministers work on a rotating schedule for weekend Masses and volunteer for duty for Holy Days and holiday Masses. The chairmen of the committee are responsible for the creation of the rotating schedule. On occasion the
Archdiocese has a citywide meeting to reinforce the norms or update the norms for the distribution of Holy Communion. All Eucharistic Ministers are invited to this meeting.
G. Greeters/Ushers
Greeters and ushers provide a sense of hospitality, welcome and order to the liturgical celebration. As the initial point of contact for people entering the Church, the Usher/Greeter sets the tone for the liturgy with their welcoming smile and greeting. Some of the primary responsibilities include:
Contact the Parish Office for further information.
H. Homebound Ministry
The mission of the homebound ministry at St. Anthony de Padua is to bring Jesus, both in the Eucharist and in the gift of our presence to our sisters and brothers in the community who are unable to be present at the Eucharistic table because of illness or disability. This extends to those in nursing homes, retirement centers, hospitals, or private homes –wherever this need is present.
We try to meet two times a year with the Pastor, so that the members can discuss and share any situations or ideas that can improve our ministry. Please call the rectory if you are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist.
I. Lectors
Ministers of the Word are those who proclaim the Word to the assembly during the Liturgy of the Word. Those interested in this special ministry will receive instruction and training in the Proclamation of the Word. All who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to join this ministry.
J. Library
The library provides books on the Bible, the sacraments, religious education, prayer, and lives of the saints. Educational videos are also available. In addition, there are standard reference books, children’s books, novels, biographies and books of general interest. Book fairs and a yearly book sale are special events. The two rooms of the library are available for small classes or discussion groups at times when the library is not open. The hours of operation are Sunday 8:15 AM to 1:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and Saturday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
K. M.S.C. Lay Persons
The MSC Associates is a group of men and women who comprise a study/prayer/support group in association with the priests who are Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. These priests minister St. Anthony’s Parish, Immaculate Conception Parish in San Antonio, and they are involved in several other important missionary ministries in the San Antonio, Corpus Christi, San Angelo and Austin dioceses. MSC Associate groups are The San Antonio Group, headquartered in San Antonio, and the Hill Country Group, from several communities in the Hill Country. The San Antonio group meets at St. Anthony’s parish at 3 p.m. in the Parlor on the third Sunday of each month.
Contact: Armando Tamez 826-3287
Mary Tynan 828-2219
L. Office Ministry
The Parish Office is the center of much activity at all times of the day, every day of the week. There are many parishioners who volunteer their time in assisting the office staff in a variety of ways including helping with bulk mailings, bulletin inserts, and placing missals in the Church. If you would like to volunteer in this capacity, please call the parish office. There is always a need for some extra help around the offices.
Contact: Rita Mungia 824-1743 ext. 10