Thank You! - Diocese of Marquette

Mass Intentions
Weekly Offering
St. Anthony of Padua
St. Anthony Masses
Adult…………………………..……………….………..$3,233.00
Loose……………………………..…………………..…….$84.00
Students…………………………………..…….……..……$14.25
Utilities……………………………………………………..$40.00
Easter flowers…………………………………………...….$30.00
UP Catholic Newspaper………………………………..……$5.00
TOTAL…………………………………………………$3,406.25
Catholic Relief Services—$75.00, SVdP—$35.00
St. Thomas Masses
St. Thomas the Apostle
Adult………………………………..……………….…..$2,381.00
Loose……………..……………………………...….…….$123.00
Students………………………….……………………..……$7.00
Utilities……………………………………………………..$57.00
Easter flowers………………………………………………$10.00
Parish Improvements/Savings………………………….…$300.00
TOTAL………………………………….…….…….….$2,878.00
Catholic Relief Services—$7.00, SVdP—$5.00
Thank You!
When making decisions in your estate planning,
please give prayerful consideration to
St. Anthony of Padua and
St. Thomas the Apostle Parishes.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
St. Francis Hospital Chapel
Prayer Partners are needed. To sign up for a Holy
Hour, please call Jim or Jean Simon at 786-1450.
St. Thomas Ceiling and
Lighting Project to Begin!
The St. Thomas complex will have new
lighting and ceiling tiles installed. The
contractors will begin March 30th on the office-end of the complex
and work their way toward the Church.
The Parish Offices will be Closed
Monday, March 28th and Friday, April 1st.
Office Hours March 29th - 31st will be 11am—2pm.
St. Thomas breakfast is cancelled on April 3rd.
The AA meeting is canceled on Monday, April 4th.
There will not be Bingo on April 5th.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting on April 7th to be determined.
All daily Masses will be held at St. Anthony Church April 18th - 29th.
All weekend Masses April 23 & 24 will take place
at St. Anthony Church.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Funeral Luncheon Leaders for the month of
March are needed. Please volunteer to help!
Tue.
Fri.
Sun.
NO MASS
8:00 AM †Christine Quaghebeur by Jim & Arlene Castle
9:00 AM †Murt Cunningham by Margaret Inglesby
(The Rosary will be said 20 minutes before daily Mass.)
Wed. NO MASS
Thu. 5:15 PM †Betty Juneau by Tim & Carole Boucher
In Thanksgiving by Penelope Totten
†Lawrence & Cleo Wils by Wils family
†Kathleen Svoboda by Wils family
†James Dubord
by Joe, Mike, Laurie & Kelly Pepin
Sat.
4:00 PM For all living & deceased parishioners
Sun. 11:00 AM †Richard LaCrosse
by Carol Winling, Ed & Mary Lambert
*Our Bulletin is online at www.dioceseofmarquette.org*
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
"But Peter got up and ran to the tomb." Peter was unique in
this response to the news of Jesus' resurrection. The other
apostles disregarded the reports from the women who had
seen the empty tomb and heard the angels because "their
story seemed like nonsense and they did not believe them."
But Peter took action. He got up and ran to see the evidence
and "went home amazed at what had happened."
On this Easter day, we have a choice to make. We too have
heard a remarkable report. We have been told that two thousand years ago, a man named Jesus defeated death and rose
from the grave. To many people in today's world, this
sounds like nonsense, just like it did when it first happened.
Some would like to dismiss the story entirely as a myth at
best, or an outright lie at worst. Others try to spiritualize the
miracle, suggesting that the Resurrection narrative is a story
that is meant to symbolize the power of God, but whether or
not Jesus actually rose from the dead is irrelevant. Finally,
there are those who simply believe--those who, with Peter,
make an act of faith and choose to take the Gospel literally.
This of course is the Christian way. It was not the Crucifixion that brought confidence to the early followers of Christ;
it was the Resurrection. This momentous event has always
made all the difference! We will only water down our faith
if we reduce Easter to anything other than a true miracle.
But to accept it as such will bolster our faith. As St. Paul
wrote in the Epistle to the Romans, "Just as Christ was
raised from the dead by the glory
of the Father, we too might live
in newness of life." This Easter,
may we experience the great joy
of new life in the risen Christ.
Attention Liturgical Ministers:
Please submit schedule requests for May 14/15 through
September 3/4, 2016 by April 24th. Please email to
beth.sviland@stanthonystthomas.org or call 786-4627.
Tri-Parish Faith Formation
Easter Blessings to all of our students,
catechists, assistants, helpers, parents
and grandparents!
First Communion information: There are more First
Communion dresses available - sizes 8, 10, 12, and youth 18 for loan.
Please call our office at 233-9566 for more information. Special prices
for boys ties and veils for girls are available; please call the office before
the middle of April to ensure delivery before May 1. We need one more
high school or adult person to assist with the retreat for First
Communicants on April 30 10:00-1:00 PM at Holy Name School. Please
consider volunteering - it is a lot of fun!
Current High School Sophomores and parents: Our NET retreat
(required) is scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 2016,
9:00 AM—3:00 PM at St. Thomas. The retreat will begin with Mass. All
area high school juniors preparing for Confirmation have been invited to
join our group. Please mark you calendars and plan your fall activities
around this very special day.
Catechism resumes April 6 for elementary students, and April 10 for high
school students.
A Day at the Movies Fundraiser for
Pregnancy Services of Delta County!
Willow Creek Cinema in Escanaba will be showing a special
screening of God’s Not Dead 2 on Saturday, April 2nd at 10am.
They will be donating 50% of the proceeds from ticket sales
to Pregnancy Services! Cost for the matinee showing is $6.00.
Spend some time with family and friends, and support this vital
ministry at the same time. Spread the word!
This Christian movie is rated PG.
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
The ladies of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will be having
their annual Rummage Sale/Bake Sale on Friday, April 22 at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Escanaba. It will run from 9am-5pm.
Please have your donated items at the Clubhouse by April 20.
St. Anthony Calendar Raffle Winners for March!
$75
$60
$50
$25
$25
$25
$25
Grady Way #534
St. Anthony Church #468
Dave Smith #309
Lynn Fudala #360
Gena Hyde #310
John Clairmont #446
St. Anthony Church #456
Calendar Raffle Tickets
are still available for
purchase in the Parish
Office! Proceeds go
toward the St. Anthony
Building Project.
Volunteers needed at St. Vincent de Paul
Flexible days and hours. No commitment necessary.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time and
talents at St. Vincent de Paul warehouse. We are in need of
volunteers to sort clothing, help with miscellaneous tasks,
and help with maintenance. If interested, call 789-1281.
Diocese of Marquette Pilgrimage to the
Shrines of Wisconsin~ Reservation deadline is
Monday, June 20th. Contact Emily at (906) 226-7772 Ext 3
for more information or to make reservations.
Holy Name Catholic School
You are cordially invited to the
Holy Name Catholic School Spring Fling
Super Heroes Unite!
Saturday April 30, 2016
Registration 5:00pm - Dinner at 6:15pm
Holy Name Catholic School Gymnasium
Dinner Tickets Now Available in the Holy Name School Office
$35/ticket
Reserve a table of 8 for $250
Each ticket includes a delicious buffet dinner, a drink ticket,
and a great night! There will be games, silent and live auction
items, bucket raffle items, 50/50 drawing and plenty of music!
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Pearson, Patricia Barra, June Kirschner,
Susan Quinn, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bugay and Jean Berres for your
donation. Your support helps to make
Holy Name Catholic School great! Thank you!
April 13th - PS-DK parent/teacher conferences
April 20th - Council meeting 6:30 PM
April 21st - Senior Mass 9:10 AM
April 22nd - Early release after lunch, dismiss at 12:40 PM
Please register early at Holy Name Catholic School
for the 2016-2017 school year!
Knights of Columbus News:
“Tootsie Roll Drive” - No, the Knights of Columbus has not taken
to selling Tootsie Rolls. The nick name is due to the nature of the
fundraiser, in which Knights distribute Tootsie Rolls in exchange
for donations used to support programs geared to improve the
quality of life for people with disabilities. The drive will be held
April 1-3 at local stores and parishes.
Brother Knights and Ladies Auxiliary, there will be a Social
meeting on Monday, March 28th at 7:00 PM.
Rice Bowl Donations are due:
Please do not submit coins in your donations, but exchange the
amount with cash or a check made out to your Parish. Please
write your donation amount on the Rice Bowl envelope, along with
your Parish envelope number if needed. One check from each
Parish will be submitted to the Diocese of Marquette, who in turn,
combines all of the UP offerings and sends to CRS Operation
Rice Bowl to distribute. Please turn in your donation as soon as
possible. Thank you!
The last day to turn in 2015 Super-One slips for the
Community Dollars Program, is this
Monday morning, March 28, 2016.
Attention Junior Class Students and Parents:
May 15th is the date for the Senior Mass and Brunch for our
parishioners graduating from High School this year!
Your help is needed for this event. Please call the
Parish Office to volunteer, 786-4627. Thank you!