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.
Congratulations to the following children who celebrated their first Communion on April 15: 
  • Tyler Bull 
  • Chayse Galeazzi 
  • Max Magana
  • Gage Micetich ​
  • Matisse Remington 
  • Addison Sobotka
  • Macy Van Gorp
  • Addisyn Williams​
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​Thank you to the adults and youth who served as catechists, aides and helpers for the K-8 faith formation program:
Sheila Fay
Pat Finan
Todd and Haley Hoch
Carey Liston
Mary, Adam and Ben Kramer
Mary Jo McLain
Ryan Richardson 
Congratulations to the following who were initiated into the Catholic faith during Easter Vigil:
Arleth Alvarado
Charlotte Alvarado 
Juan R. Alvarado
Raiden Alvarado
Heather Anderson
Kaitlyn Anderson
Irene Elizabeth Glann
Gwenyth Josephine Glann
Deliverance Jane Glann
Abby Glann
Rodney Lewin 
Shamus Stephens
Skyler Verros

Thank You for supporting Social Action Causes

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​Each year our parish donates a percentage of its budget to support local charities. 

The Social Action Committee distributes the charitable funds through a grant process. The 2017-2018 grant recipients are:
  • Birthright - $750 for general support
  • Crisis Intervention Services - $1,500 for playground improvements at crisis shelter 
  • Habitat for Humanity of Marion County -  $1,500 towards home construction
  • Helping Hands - $1,500 for food
  • Impact Community Action - $1,300 for homeless prevention service
  • Neighbor Helping Neighbor - $1,500 for emergency services
  • New Covenant Church - $500 for End of the Month meals program

If you know of other local charities that should be considered for next year, please contact Social Action Committee Chair Laura Hollinrake at the church office. 
"We want to thank everyone that either donated money, desserts, or their time helping to get the End of the Month meals delivered. You are all very much appreciated. We couldn't do this without your support. For the 5 weeks that we have done meals for the 2017-2018 season, we have provided a total of 6,695 meals. That's a lot of full tummies that might not have been filled without this program. And, this program can't exist without the help of generous, giving people like you. That being said, we look forward to serving our community with you again in November 2018."
                                                                                  Sincerely,
                                                                                  Shilah J. Schrader and the End of the Month Meal Group

"I would like to express IMPACT's gratitude for Saint Anthony Catholic Church's support. Your support of our homeless prevention program (rent, deposit, mortgage assistance) in Marion County truly has a big IMPACT on our families and our community at large. Thank you for helping our mission and making our community stronger."
                                                                                 Thank you,
​                                                                                 Amber Wallingford
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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.