Friends,

It is school time again. Unbelievably, the summer is about

over. Our school faculty meets this week and the following

week the children return. Things are looking great this year,

with increased enrollment and renewed enthusiasm to give

our test to the task ahead—forming well educated Christian

disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for our school,

staff and students.

Some other good news—we received a generous donation to

our parish, to defray the cost of the corner property on the

north end of the grotto grounds. This has been purchased

from the city, and Mr. David Brustkern has donated $19,500

for that purpose. This gives us the entire city block as a par-

ish asset—and a valuable one. Pray for our benefactors.

It bodes well for us as a parish to see generous responses

from our parishioners and benefactors. Another sign of the

vibrancy of our parish. Praise God!!!

Have a Blessed week.

St. Anthony Catholic Church Home of the Grotto:

Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Divine Mercy 15 Indianola Rd., Des Moines, IA 50315 ~ 515-244-4709 ~ www.stanthonydsm.org

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!

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 16, 2015

2. August 16, 2015

Monday, August 17th 7:00am Peter J & Ascension Vito 8:30am Sam Leto Tuesday, August 18th 7:00am Giovanni DeFrancisco 8:30am Michael Quijano 9:15am Adoration 8:00pm Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, August 19th 8:30am Mary Helen & John

Breheny 9:15am Adoration 5:30pm Lou Ann Lemmo 8:00pm Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament Thursday, August 20th 7:00am George Funaro 8:30am Paul P. Villalobos 9:15am Adoration 8:00pm Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament Friday, August 21st 7:00am Mr. & Mrs. Joseph

Cardamon 8:30am Intentions of the Duffy

Family Saturday, August 22nd 8:30am Jeannie Renda Vigil- 4:30pm Lorraine McCabe Sunday, August 23rd 7:00am St. Anthony Parishioners 8:30am Julia Zenti 8:30am (Crypt Latin Ext. Form) Joseph & Mary Leo & dec. mem. of Leo-Riccelli families 10:00am Anna Falbo 11:30am (Solemn) Soccoro Medina 1:15pm Spanish Community

Liturgical Schedule ST. ANTHONY’S NEWS & EVENTS

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

St. Monica’s Mass Have you been praying for someone who has left the church? Join us as we ask for St. Monica’s intercession on August 27 @ 6:30. Following Mass at St. Luke the Evangelist (1102 NW Weigel Dr. – come see the newest church in the Diocese!) there will be time for food, fellowship, and the sharing of a personal story. Helpful re-sources will also be available. All are invited!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

Are you yourself and/or do you know someone who would like to become

Catholic and/or would like to know more about the faith?

"The rite of Christian initiation [...] is designed for adults who, after hearing

the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God

and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their

hearts. By God's help they will be strengthened spiritually during their

preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully."

Join us on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30 in the evening in the lower

church for an introduction and questions about the rite. For further infor-

mation contact Fr. Andrew via phone at 515-244-4709 ext. 113 or via e-

mail at frawindschitl@stanthonydsm.org.

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Fall Festival is in need of GENTLY used toys for our Fall Festival. Please drop off toys in the large tub at the front of the church. Thank you! The Fall Festival Committee needs more volunteers and members! If you are able to volunteer in any way, or want to join our fun team, please contact Deb Bordenaro at 515-867-7240.

FALL FESTIVAL ENCHILADAS PRE-ORDERS ONLY THIS YEAR!! Fall Festival enchiladas will be available this year by pre-orders only. The prices are $25 per dozen. Please place your orders by Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015. Please leave your name, number and order at 515-782-4834. Thank you again for your support of the Fall Festival.

3. August 16, 2015

KofC Food Bank Weekend-Please help those in need, September 19th & 20th, 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 September 12th @ 9am. Please meet in the church. This is a great way to earn service hours.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

HELP WANTED St. John’s the Apostle in Norwalk Secretary / Receptionist: Greets all parishioners and guests, answers phones, provides administrative and related office services to parish staff. PT position. 20 hours per week. Afternoons. Facilities Coordinator: Coordinates day to day maintenance and security of the facility. Performs dally and weekly cleaning duties to maintain a clean facility. PT position up to 24 hours per week. Send cover letter and resume to Tim Mineart at timmineartstjohns@hotmail.com.

SPONSOR COUPLE TRAINING

The Catholic Pastoral Center will be

hosting a sponsor couple training on

Sunday, September 13th, from 1-5

PM. Couples can register for this

training by calling 515-237-5056 or

by emailing asto-

rey@dmdiocese.org. Registrations

will close on Monday, September

7th.

UPCOMING FAITH FORMATION ACTIVITIES:

Join us for the National 54 Day Rosary Novena We are so blessed to host the Holy Spirit Retreat and International Rosary on August 15th! Let’s not stop on that day...instead, let that be a begin-ning to a 54 Day Novena here at St. Anthony. Each night, bring yourself or your whole family to church at 7pm for the Holy Rosary. More details will follow! Launch August 15, 2015 Feast of the Assumption, with our International

Rosary Closing October 7, 2015 Feast of the Holy Rosary

Join hundreds of thousands of people of all ages in prayer across America

Young Adult Bible Study

Dave Ramsey’s FPU is coming to St. Anthony!

I struggle with finances, do you? What does God say about debt? What can

the Bible teach me about money? If you have any of these questions, I hope

you will consider joining us for an exciting new opportunity here at St. An-

thony. The program is called, Financial Peace University, written by Dave

Ramsey. Many churches have been running this program and thousands of

families have been helped. You probably know someone who has attended

the course. Research it. Ask around. Pray about whether or not your family

could benefit from the program. We are meeting on Monday evenings at 6:30

from September 14th – November 9th The cost for the materials is $93.

Confirmation

Confirmation preparation begins soon! Schedules are on the parish web-site, and in the elevator foyer. If you are the parent of a Confirmation stu-

dent, please attend one of the following meetings: Wednesday, August 19th, 6:30-7:30, Lower Church; Thursday, August 20th, 6:30-7:30,

Lower Church; Thursday, August 27th, 6:30-7:30, Lower Church.

PRE

Parish Religious Education begins soon! Schedules are on the parish

website and in the elevator foyer. Our first day is August 30th, with Reg-

istration and Meet the Teacher, with our first class is September 13th at

9:45. It’s going to be a fantastic, Spirit filled year!

Visit the website for more information: www.54days.org

Join a new group of young adults, using the FOCUS program of study.

Beginning Monday, September 10th at 7:30, meeting in the sacristy.

4. August 16, 2015

Readings for the Week of August 16

Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-

20/Jn 6:51-58

Monday: Jgs 2:11-19/Mt

19:16-22

Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt

19:23-30

Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-

16

Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt

22:1-14

Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16,

22/Mt 22:34-40

Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-

17/Mt 23:1-12

Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17,

18b/Eph 5:21-32 or

5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-

69

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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9:15AM Adora-

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6:30PM Board of

Ed meeting-lib.

8:00PM Benedic-

tion of the Blessed

Sacrament

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9:15AM Adora-

tion

6:30PM Confir-

mation Parent

Mtg-LC

8:00PM Benedic-

tion of the

Blessed Sacra-

ment

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9:15AM Adora-

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6:30PM Confir-

mation Parent

Mtg.-LC

8:00PM Benedic-

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6:00PM

Womens’ CHRP

Formation

Team-LC

THE Parish WEEKLY Calendar

Saturday, August 22nd

4:30pm Dominic Marasco-Altar Server Gino Busick-Altar Server Cienna Daniels-Altar Server Dominic Busick-Altar Server Elena Busick-Altar Server Karen Leonetti-EMOHC Emma Madonia-EMOHC Pat DeLeon-EMOHC Bill Stowe-Lector

Sunday, August 23rd

7:00am Theresa Staats-EMOHC Lynn DeFino-EMOHC Ralph Leto-Lector

8:30am Dora Guevara-Altar Server Joshua Kirby-Altar Server Joe Scavo-Altar Server Aubrey Douds-Altar Server Michael Sullivan-EMOHC John Piper-EMOHC Mary Ann Wilkinson-EMOHC Chris Guevara-Lector

10:00am Louie Bertagnolli-Altar Server Trip Hutton-Altar Server Vinnie Bertagnolli-Altar Server Elijah Quijano-Altar Server Noah Johnson-Altar Server Helene Wilson-EMOHC Ben LaFleur-EMOHC Danielle Bergan-Lector

11:30am Malaysia Chavez-Altar Server Joseph Reed-Altar Server Jordy Robles-Altar Server Sophia Connolly-Altar Server Hank Himrich-Altar Server Jane Smith-Altar Server Jerry Schmaltz-EMOHC Jacquline Schmaltz-EMOHC Michele Belden-Lector

Please Pray for: T. J. Miller and Dennis Ritterger

St. Anthony Financials

Weekend of Aug. 8th & 9th

Tithes/Plate $12,168.00

Tithes/Plate FYTD $73,159.00

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

InnerVision

Health Care baby bottle campaign

total contributions as of

8/9/15 $29.03. Grand

total of $2,947.23.

Mediacom Rebroadcast of Mass

11:30 Sunday Mass is rebroad-

cast the following days:

Wed. at 7:00 PM. The following

Sun. at 11:00 AM on Mediacom

channels: 17, 84, or 96.11

www.stanthonydsm.org

Click on “Donate to St. Anthony’s”

You can give beyond your life through a bequest to St. An-thony Catholic Church in your will.

5. August 16, 2015

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 academic year)

Holy Day: See Liturgical Schedule on pg 2 First Friday: Litany of the Sacred Heart following 8:30am Mass First Saturday: Anointing of the Sick & Litany of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel following 8:30am Mass

Eucharistic Adoration: Held in the Adoration Chapel beginning at 9:15am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 8pm

Sacraments Reconciliation (Confession): Sat. 9-9:30 am, 3:30-4pm or by appointment.

Infant Baptism: Infant 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 parish office (244-4709) to register for

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 a priest at least 8 months prior to the proposed date of wedding.

Newcomers/Addresses Please register in person. Notify office with address changes.

Parish Staff Church Office 244-4709 School Office 243-1874 Priests Msgr. Frank Chiodo—Pastor Fr. Andrew Windschitl—Parochial Vicar Fr. Jose Reynaldo Hernandez-Chap. of Hisp. Com. In Residence/Assisting Fr. Adolfo Aban (Chaplain—Vet’s Hospital) Deacons Rev. Mr. Tony Romeo Rev. Mr. Thomas W. Starbuck-twstarbuck@mchsi.com Rev. Mr. Quan Tong-quantong19@msn.com Rev. Mr. Tom Hunkele-topnotchchimney@gmail.com Trustees Mike Vasquez-244-8024 Joe Graziano-991-4830 Admin. Asst. to Pastor Stephanie Howard-showard@stanthonydsm.org Secretary Michele Romeo-mrromeo@stanthonydsm.org Business Manager Mark Paris-mparis@stanthonydsm.org Director Religious Ed Melissa Hill-mhill@stanthonydsm.org Hispanic Ministry Marisol Guerra-mguerra@stanthonydsm.org Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Paul Comito-246-1402 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 Parish Council Coordinator Mary Quinn-mquinn@mercydesmoines.org Respect Life Ministry Judy Liston-246-8150 St. Anthony Foundation Stephanie Sarcone-287-7161 St. Anthony Parish Booster David Miller-dmiller7270@q.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Greg & Ramona Peterson-402-0638 Adult Choir Director Patricia Civitate-244-4672 or civitate9@q.com Schola Cantorum Director Charlotte Hunkele-641-203-4337 or chunk854@hotmail.com School Principal Dr. Joseph F. Cordaro-jcordaro@stanthonydsm.org Adventure Club Director-244-2534 Joe Grandanette Home and School President Shannon McDonald-shannonhomeandschool@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)

Notes from the Parish Office

Parish Office Hours are: 8am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-12pm on Friday and is closed on Holidays.

School Office Hours are from 7:45am-3:45pm Monday-Friday through the School year and closed on Holidays.

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 office at 244-4709.

Grotto of the Redemption Pilgrimage - Agenda

8:00 Leave from St. Anthony Church

10-1:00 Grotto tour/Mass/Lunch

~ a local café will provide a lunch menu for

under $10, or you may bring your lunch and

eat at picnic tables

2:00 Holy Family Church – Emmetsburg

3:00 St. Johns Church – Bankroft

4:00 St. Joseph Church – St. Joseph

6-7:00 Return to St. Anthony

We still have spots available! Call the office to reserve

your seat. The cost is only $35 plus lunch. Join us!