Ministries

Mission Statement To provide an emotionally safe environment where the bereaved may express their grief freely without judgement. To offer care , comfort and fellowship to individuals who are grieving  the loss of a loved one. The Grief Support Group meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 9:00 am in Conference…

Mission Statement The Hospitality Ministers are the face of San Antonio de Padua. They ensure that attending Mass is an enjoyable and inviting experience for all by welcoming parishioners as they walk into the church. Hospitality ministers assist parishioners with seating, take up the collections, distribute bulletins after Mass, and help manage emergency situations. CONTACT:…

Mission Statement The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit organization where Catholic men hold true to its founding principles of charity, unity, fraternity & patriotism.  Through unity of purpose and devotion to a holy cause, we defend the Catholic Church, our country, our families and our faith.  We have been called “The strong right…

Mission Statement Lectors perform a valuable service to our parish in proclaiming the Word of God at Sunday Masses, Holy Days, and all liturgies during Holy Week. A lector makes a three year commitment to serve beginning on the First Sunday of Advent for the year in which readings follow Cycle A. New lectors are…

Mission Statement Our Music Ministry here at San Antonio aims to lead the congregation in prayer and assist the Liturgy in a beautiful experience of prayer and worship.  We provide a blend of traditional, hymns, and modern music; all wrapped up in a tight and professional sound to lead the faithful in this aim and…

Mission Statement Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. It is intended for anyone over the age of seven who is unbaptized, a baptized Christian from another denomination or baptized Catholic but has not yet received the sacraments of Communion or…

Mission Statement The San Antonio de Padua Prayer Shawl Ministry joyfully gathers together to share our God-given talents with others by creating individually crafted shawls for those in our parish community, their families and friends, who suffer from any challenges in their life, be it physical or emotional. These shawls and the accompanying individually crafted…

Mission Statement San Antonio de Padua’s Religious Education Ministry recognizes the value and importance of family life in the faith journey of a child. The events and spiritual experiences we offer aim to support family life and serve children as they draw closer to Jesus! We offer a variety of “Faithfully-Fun” opportunities for our children…

Mission Statement The San Antonio de Padua Respect Life Ministry advocates that all human life be treated with love, respect, dignity, compassion, and mercy. Our Catholic faith teaches us that life must be protected at all stages from conception to natural death. Human life is a gift from our Lord and we are in awe…