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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and School
307 Gower St. Greenville, SC 29611
Phone: (864) 233-7717 www.newstanthony.com
Welcoming all people to worship God in the
genius of African American Catholic Spirituality
Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM
Fr. David Phan, OFM
Fr. Jim Nero, OFM
Deacons
Deacon Winston Wright, retired
Deacon James Williams
Deacon Steve Olson
Deacon Dexter Gourdin
Deacon Phil Allen
Parish Office
Mary Corner
School Office
Sonya Ferguson
Directors of Religious Education
Deacon James Williams
Debra Drennon
Communications
Susan Cinquemani
Volunteer Coordinator
James Boyd
Sexton
Thomas Baldwin
Food Pantry
Stephanie Rosso
Phillip Griffin
Recreation Event Manager
Ruby King
March 18, 2018
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday 8, 10, 12 Noon and 6:30PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Noon
Wednesday at 6PM, No Mass on Fridays
Confessions and Adoration 11-12 Saturdays,
or confession by appointment
Holy Days no vigil, Noon and 7PM* *Holy Day Mass times subject to change if it is a Wednesday
SAINT OF THE WEEK Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary
The Bible pays Joseph the highest compliment: he was a “just” man. The quality meant a lot more than faithfulness in paying debts. When the Bible speaks of God “justifying” someone, it means that God, the all-holy or “righteous” one, so transforms a person that the individual shares somehow in God’s own
holiness, and hence it is really “right” for God to love him or her. In other words, God is not playing
games, acting as if we were lovable when we are not. By saying Joseph was “just,” the Bible means that he was one who was completely open to all that God wanted to do for him. He became holy by opening
himself totally to God. The rest we can easily surmise. Think of the kind of love with which he
wooed and won Mary, and the depth of the love they shared during their marriage. It is no contradiction
of Joseph’s manly holiness that he decided to divorce Mary when she was found to be with child. The
important words of the Bible are that he planned to do this “quietly” because he was “a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame” (Matthew 1:19). The just man was simply, joyfully, whole-
heartedly obedient to God—in marrying Mary, in naming Jesus, in shepherding the precious pair to
Egypt, in bringing them to Nazareth, in the undetermined number of years of quiet faith and
courage.
REFLECTION
The Bible tells us nothing of Joseph in the years after the return to Nazareth except the incident of finding Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41–51). Perhaps this can be taken to mean that God wants us to realize that the holiest family was like every other family, that
the circumstances of life for the holiest family were like those of every family, so that when Jesus’
mysterious nature began to appear, people couldn’t believe that he came from such humble beginnings:
“Is he not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother named Mary…?” (Matthew 13:55a). It was almost as
indignant as “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” (John 1:46b).
ST. ANTHONY’S SCHOOL
HAPPENINGS St. Anthony’s School celebrates yet another
”first” with this month’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program, featuring
nationally-renowned children’s Educator/Author/Storyteller/ Musician &
Performance Artist, John Fowler. Mr. Fowler will be on campus for a full-week, interacting with every
grade-level. This very special curriculum enhancement, under the auspices of the
School Library, is made possible by the generosity of the Family of our late parishioner,
EDWARD PIRES.
FISH FRY FRIDAYS!!
If you participated in the Fish Fry Fridays last year, it’s that time again!
Fish Fry Fridays will be February 16th - March 23rd
from 5pm-7pm in the Social Hall. Please come join us for some good food and good
fellowship during the Lenten season. For more information or to participate, please
contact Emma Baldwin: [email protected].
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be held at 7pm on Fridays,
following the Fish Fry.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER WEEKEND "Untie him and let him go."
Let the love of God free us from any fetters in our marriages by participating in a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are:
Jul 20-22, 2018 in Fort Mill, SC and Aug 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC.
Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at:
https://SCMarriageMatters.org or contact us at applications@ scmarriagematters.org
or 803-810-9602.
SUNDAY SOUNDBITE
Archaeologists have unearthed thousands of stone tablets—surviving evidence of the life in the ancient
Near East. This stone record gives us a glimpse of the cultures that are the background of the Bible. Hello, I’m Father Greg Friedman, with the Sunday
Soundbite for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Especially helpful to Biblical studies has been the record of covenants—agreements made between merchants, traders, or rulers in biblical times. By studying these business or legal relationships, we
can understand the religious concept of covenant–our Scriptural theme all through this Lent.
In today’s first reading however, the prophet Jeremiah wants us to move from covenants recorded
on stone to another kind of covenant. Jeremiah is thinking of the Ten Commandments, written on
stone by God and given to Moses. Now God tells the prophet that henceforth the covenant will be written in the hearts of the people. They will know their God with the intimacy of a lover. They will respond from
the heart. Lent is about renewing our Baptism. In Baptism,
God has “written on our hearts” a personal, covenant relationship with Jesus Christ. In today’s Gospel,
Jesus refers to his own act of self-giving in the beautiful image of the grain of wheat, which dies in order to allow new life to grow. In the same passage he invites his followers to imitate him in that selfless
act of love. In these final weeks of Lent, let’s seek to respond to
that covenant invitation. ~Father Greg Friedman
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL
Little Women, March 23-25 Based on the classic novel of the same name,
journey into the lives of the March family as the wild stories and antics unfold among
the four sisters. Performances will be March 22-25 and tickets will be available to purchase at www.sjcatholicschool.org
the week prior to the show.
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Catholic Engaged Encounter weekends for 2018 will be on the following dates:
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Simpsonville on April 28-29,
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, May 19-20, St. Andrew's Catholic Church,
Clemson on July 21-22, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Murrells Inlet on October 6-7.
Please see our website www.cee-sc.org for more information and to register.
12TH ANNUAL GHS
COMMUNITY HEALTH SUMMIT (Formerly Minority Health Summit)
Sat., April 7 • 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. TD Convention Center
Keynote Speakers: The Three Doctors • Impactful education on diabetes, mental health and behavioral health • Presentation for youth on careers in health care • On-site health screenings and risk assessments for ALL attendees • Physician panel discussion with Q&A • Cultural nutrition speaker • Survivor stories and testimonials • Meet and greet/book signing with keynote speakers (books will be available for purchase) The Summit and lunch are FREE for adults and youth ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
Parking is free! Registration is easy! Visit ghs.org/summit or call (864) 832-0260.
SAINT ANTHONY UNIVERSITY Tues., March 20th: Fast, Pray, Love – Giving
Leanne Koffskey 6:30pm in the Social Hall
Thurs., March 22nd: Pleading, Praising, Cursing Pat Jordan
6:30pm in the Social Hall Sat., March 24th: Making an End of Life Plan Chris Powers, Joe Galloway & Tommy Cofield
9am in the Social Hall Tues., March 27th: Deacon 101
Deacon Phil Allen 6:30pm in the Social Hall
Register Online: www.surveymonkey.com/r/9L7B9FD
Join Life Teen on Sundays for Life Night! (after the 6 pm Mass) St. Mary Magdalene 2252 Woodruff Road.
EDGE Middle School Youth Ministry Meets Fridays at 7 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS Nursing Home Event The Pearl at Five Forks 15 Five Forks Rd. Simpsonville March 25th from 2:30-4:30pm You will be required to provide your own transportation. Please visit our website for more information and registration forms. Smmcc.org/lifeteen
Awanita Retreat Friday, April 13 - Sunday, April 15 For: Middle School Students Cost: $125 - Registration Deadline: March 18, 2018 Please visit our website for more information and registration forms. Smmcc.org/lifeteen Youth Office Contact: 864-288-4884 x206, [email protected] or [email protected] For questions regarding any of our Youth Ministry Programs, please contact: Joe Maggio, Youth Minister, at 288-4884 x206, via email at [email protected] or visit us at www.smmcc.org. St. Mary Magdalene 2252 Woodruff Road. Please visit our website for more information and registration forms. Smmcc.org/lifeteen
SOCIAL HALL & GYM
RESERVATIONS For scheduling of the social hall and gym please contact Ruby King: [email protected]
PRAYER OF THE WEEK (This prayer is designed to be said within the family
before a Crucifix during the fifth week of Lent.) Mother or a child:
From a homily of Pope St. Leo. Dearly beloved, the apostle Paul has said: "If we suffer with Christ, we shall also be glorified with
Him. Therefore whoever participates in the sufferings of our Redeemer enjoys the sure and
certain hope of the glory He has promised." Father:
Hail, O Cross, Family:
you are the only hope of man. Father:
Let us pray. God, all powerful, look upon Your family with kindness: may your generous bounty
take care of our bodies and Your solitude watch over our souls. This we ask of You through our Lord Jesus
Christ, Your Son. Family: Amen.
Favor this dwelling, Lord, with your presence. Far from it repulse all the wiles of Satan. Your holy
angels, let them live here, to keep us in peace. And may your blessing remain always upon us. This we
ask of You through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son. Father:
Let us bless the Lord. Family:
Thanks be to God. Father:
May the almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless and keep us.
Family: Amen.
FEATURED MINISTRY Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal organization that was established on the
ideas of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. The organization does a great deal of work in the
community at-large. Membership in the organization is open to all Catholic men 18 years of age or older who are in full communion with the
Catholic Church. For more information, please contact:
Richie Cortese at [email protected]
PLEASE PRAY FOR Martha Cotel, Mary Curran, Paige Kilton, Trish Crew,
Lillie Davis, Jonathan Turner, Christy Dias, Sherri Rogers, Stuart MacNaughton, Frances D. Peck, Jean Boggs, Megan Counihan, Joe Mausser, Barbara Prinzing, Vernon Prinzing, Lori McGinley, Donna Nickels,
Charlene Palmer, Eric Kuhn, Charles & Alice Rigler, Richard Palmer, Kathy Barnett, Jennifer Dogan,
Margaret Dreher, Matthew Bryson, Garrett Esser, Sabrina Walker, James Johnson, Franka Clarke,
Peyton Dowling, Abby Anderson, Ann Nechodom, Olivia Brown, Karen Randall & family, Cleon Bigby,
Alec Kubica, Ken Holloway, Gregory Kuhn, Tom James, Tara Cleary, Joanne Dean, Hazel Hill, Julius Pinson Jr.,
Sharon Patton, Betty Braun, Dave & Mary Turner, Clarice Hanly, Phyllis Oliver, Nancy Turrill, Willie Davis,
Vicki Evinger, Nancy Lemmons, Chester Williams, Mike Lotto, Melvin Armstrong, Dee Dee Dzikowicz,
Sammy Huguet, the Maddox Family, James West Wright, Erin O' Brien, Mike Hudson, Diane Manzi,
Joetta Bowling, James McCauley, Sr., Franca Dike, Frank Henderson, Billy Mays, Carolyn Lenhardt,
Laurie Rappl, Evelyn Butler, Steve Miller, Linda Mausser, Malik McCauley, Margaret Morris, Deacon Steve Olson,
Wilbert Morgan, Anthony Davis, Lori Cortese, Diane Collins, and Deacon Winston Wright.
OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS: Martha Richardson, Ray & Darlene Sawitski,
Julia Starks, Clenty Fair, Eileen Downey, Alfred Richardson, Bessie Williams, Julia Dandeneau,
and Nicole Campbell Little.
READINGS FOR 5th SUNDAY OF LENT
March 18, 5th Sunday in Lent Ez 37:12-14; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 March 19, Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a March 20, Tuesday Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 March 21, Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 March 22, Thursday Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 March 23, Friday Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42 March 24, Saturday Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56 March 25, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47
THIS WEEK March 18, 2018
8am, 10am, 12noon, and 6:30pm Masses
Monday Mass at 12noon
RCIA, 7pm in the Social Hall
Tuesday Mass 12 noon in the Church
Living Waters Bible Study, 6:30pm, in the Gallivan Center
SAU: Fast. Pray. Love.-Giving, 6:30pm Social Hall
Wednesday
Mass at 6pm in the Church CCD 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday
12noon Mass in the Church SAU: Pleading, Praising, Cursing 6:30pm Social Hall
Friday Fish Fry 5-7pm
Stations of the Cross 7pm
Saturday SAU: Making an End of Life Plan, 9am Social Hall
Adoration 11am-12pm Confession, 11am Mass at 12noon
Next Sunday 8am, 10am, 12noon, and 6:30pm Masses
LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
Collection for Sunday, 3/11/18: $28,542.73 Poor Box $200.00
BAPTISM CLASSES The Baptism classes are held on the third
Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the robe room. For questions concerning Baptism, please
contact Deacon Dexter Gourdin: [email protected].
STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS For questions concerning Stewardship and online
giving please contact Joe Galloway: [email protected].
Parish Contacts Ministries Parish Office: Altar Services (Swiffer Team): Mary Corner 233-7717 The Secular Franciscans 233-7717 [email protected] Elijah Cup Vocations Ministry Parish email: Bonnie Carfolite [email protected] [email protected] Parish website: www.newstanthony.com Garden Group Stewardship: Suzanne Newton 292-1914 Joseph Galloway: [email protected] Handicap Transportation Ministry Parish Clergy Chuck Milteer 350-9684 Father Patrick Tuttle, OFM: Hospice Ministry [email protected] Susan Olson 228-9220 Fr. David Phan, OFM: Housing Ministry [email protected] Allan Oliver Fr. Jim Nero, OFM: [email protected] [email protected] Just Faith Deacons: [email protected] Ken Christy 370-2943 Deacon Winston Wright (retired) Knights of Peter Claver Deacon James Williams Paul Latimore 299-0847 Deacon Steve Olson Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxillary Deacon Dexter Gourdin MaryAnn Boyd 619-517-2191 Deacon Phil Allen Knights of Columbus Volunteer Coordinator: Richard Cortese 268-0007 James Boyd Meal Ministry [email protected] Dana Lacher 354-0049 Communications: [email protected]
Susan Cinquemani Men’s Club
[email protected] Johnny Payne 616-0923
Catholic Charities: 242-2233 [email protected] Sexton: Prison Ministry
Thomas Baldwin 275-2652 Richard Krainas 360-1098
Food Pantry: Gwen Whitner 297-0123 Stephanie Rosso 469-4688 Propel High School Ministry [email protected] Pat Dillard Parish & School Nurse [email protected] Jenny Weidenbenner 625-0496 Respect for Life Ministry St. Anthony School Laura Maganini 449-9926 School website: ServantHearts www.stanthonygreenvillesc.org [email protected] School Office: St. Ann’s Guild Ministry Sonya Ferguson 271-0167 Ann Douglas 458-7175 Recreation Event Manager: [email protected] Ruby King 509-1984 Women’s Council [email protected] Debra Drennon 483-2919 Religious Education Director of Religious Education: Music Ministry CCD grades K-12: 10 o’clock Choir: Deacon James Williams: [email protected] Ruby King 430-6124 Assistance Director: Children’s Choir: Debra Drennon Larry McCullough 205-3655 [email protected] Gospel Choir: RCIA Adult Initiation: Jannie Jones 467-0574 Deacon Steve Olson 449-4284 Music Ministry: Deacon Phil Allen 706-2999 Stan Greggs 386-9875 Living Waters Bible Study: Nicky & Lillie Jones 277-8126 Adult Faith Formation: [email protected] T.J. Cofield
