News & Updates

​Put your faith into action! Middle school youth are invited to attend Catholics in Action, an overnight service retreat,  June 25-27 in Solon, IA.

Participants will join other middle school youth from the diocese for service work in the Iowa City area, prayer and reflection, learning and fun!
Registration and payment deadline is May 18. Return the following to the church office:
Who: Current 6-8th graders
When: June 25-27, 2018
Lodging: St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon, IA 
Cost: $40.
  • Includes transportation, meals, lodging and t-shirt.
  • Scholarships to cover the cost are available. Call Laura Hollinrake at 641-828-7050 for information.
Transportation:
            Departure: June 25 at 7:00 a.m.* from church parking lot
            Return:  June 27 at 5:30 p.m.* to church parking lot
*Times are approximate and will be finalized closer to the event.
​All seniors in the graduating class of 2018 are invited to a baccalaureate service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 20
at the Knoxville Performing Arts Center
​hosted by the Knoxville Ministerial Association. 

The public is invited to show their support for the graduates.
Parish Council Election May 26 & 27
Parishioners were asked during Mass on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13 to nominate individuals they believe would be great candidates to serve on Parish Council.

​Please prayerfully consider serving your church as a Parish Council member.

Parish Council election will take place at Mass on May 26 & 27.
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Give your family the opportunity to vacation with a purpose! 

​CIA Family Style provides an opportunity for families to get away together and serve those in need. The program includes family time, service days, times to learn and pray together as a family and with other families, and communal meals and social time.

The program is designed to make family life better while improving the lives of others in the community.

Dates: July 26-29
Location (Home Base): St. Mary Parish in Solon
Location (Service Sites): in the greater Iowa City area
Who can attend: Any family and any age.
                         Examples: mom, dad, children; single parent, children; grandparent(s) and
                         grand-children, etc. All families, including children of all ages are welcome!
Cost (Includes lodging, meals, and all program materials):
$50/person ($225 max per family) for registrations received by June 25.
$60/person ($275 max per family) for registrations received June 26 - July 12

Click here to see the flyer for more information. Register online at http://www.davenportdiocese.org/cia-fs
All couples are invited to enhance their listening skills
for the benefit of their marriages and families
by participating in a practical workshop called,
Radical Listening in the Family
on June 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
at St. Mary Church in Riverside. 
Cost is $30 per couple.
​Get more information and register at https://www.davenportdiocese.org/radical-listening-workshop
Save the Date!
What: St. Anthony Catholic Church's vacation bible school

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 23-25 
Family Service Night: 6:15-7:30 p.m. July 26  

Who: 4 year olds through kids recently completed 5th grade

Cost: Free
Registration: Will open in July
Contact: Laura Hollinrake, email or call   
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The Catholic Messenger subscription is due. The cost is $29. Your contribution envelopes should have an envelope labeled "Catholic Messenger." If you do not have this, place your check for $29 in an envelope with "Catholic Messenger" written on the front and place it in the collection basket during Mass.

If you do not receive the Messenger and want to, write your name and address on an envelope with your payment and we will enter your subscription. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 641-828-7050.
 St. Anthony Catholic Church will have a holy hour
of Adoration on the
​first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.