Events Archives - St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church

Fridays of Lent at St. Anthony of Padua Parish

By Stephen Hitchcock | February 9, 2026

We warmly invite you and your family to join us every Friday during the Lenten season for a meaningful evening of community, prayer, and spiritual reflection at St. Anthony of Padua Parish.

Each Friday evening begins with time to gather in fellowship over a Lenten meal from 4:30–6:00 PM or our traditional fish fry from 5:00–6:30 PM. After sharing a meal together, we come together as a parish family to celebrate Mass at 6:00 PM.

Following Mass, we continue our Lenten journey with the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM, a beautiful and prayerful devotion that invites us to walk with Christ through His Passion and reflect more deeply on His love and sacrifice.

Whether you are coming with family, friends, or on your own, we encourage you to take part in this special weekly opportunity to slow down, pray together, and grow in faith as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

Welcome New Parishioners!

By Stephen Hitchcock | January 8, 2026

All new parishioners are invited to a Welcome Ministry Reception. The reception will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Immediately following the 6am, 8am, 10am, and 12pm masses in room 215 & 216. There will be light refreshments and you will get a chance to meet some of our ministry representatives.

Caring Gifts Card Program

By Stephen Hitchcock | November 24, 2025

Enables parishioners to contribute to church debt and building funds even when there is no extra money in the household budget to do so.

What is Caring Gifts?

Caring Gifts is a gift card fundraiser that returns a portion of the gift card value to St. Anthony of Padua Church. Gift cards purchased through Caring Gifts are for the full gift card value and can be used just like cash. You can purchase gift cards from over 575 participating brands for everyday expenses like groceries, gas, clothing, restaurants and other essentials. With every purchase, you are helping St. Anthony of Padua to pay down debt and build for our future.

Caring Gifts does not replace any of the wonderful fundraisers that are already in place at St. Anthony’s! It is just another option of fundraising for parishioners to consider for making their everyday purchases.

Scan the QR Code below to become more familiar with the program, enroll and start shopping for St. Anthony of Padua!

COMING IN 2026 – Caring Gifts selling hours before and after masses on designated weekends.

For additional information or answers to questions, email St. Anthony of Padua Caring Card Program coordinators at caringgifts@saplv.com

Operation Christmas Child

By Stephen Hitchcock | October 30, 2025

Join us as we partner with Samaritan’s Purse to bring joy and the hope of the Gospel to children around the world! Each shoebox you fill will be delivered to a child in need, along with the message of God’s love through Jesus Christ.

How to Participate:

1. Pick up a shoebox in the lobby or children’s ministry area.
2. Fill it with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and other thoughtful gifts.
3. Pray for the child who will receive your box.
4. Return completed boxes between November 14–16.

Packing Tips:

Avoid liquids, candy, or war-related toys.
Include a personal note or photo to make it extra special!
Track your box online at samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Return Deadline: November 14–16
Drop-Off Location: Saint Anthony of Padua
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”— Matthew 5:16

Memorial Day Book of Remembrance

By Stephen Hitchcock | May 15, 2025

This year, we are compiling a Memorial Day Book of Remembrance. The Book of Remembrance will be included in prayer at all weekend Masses of Memorial Day Weekend. There will not be a separate Memorial Day Prayer Service this year.

To submit the names of your loved ones, please click here.

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