ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Apo T. Mpanda, Pastor

Parish Staff

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGER

John Cooper davstanthonypa@diodav.org

PARISH SECRETARY

Jan Streit davstanthony@diodav.org

MAINTENANCE-Walter Dray

ACCOUNTANT - Deb Williams

davstanthonyfin@diodav.org

COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Denise Hoteling davstanthonydre@diodav.org

PARISH NURSE

Tonni Richard, RN, BSN - - 340-1739

MUSIC DIRECTOR Kim Noftsker - - 940-3053

TRUSTEES

Linda Bower, Vic Quinn

PARISH MINISTRY Joan Edens, Dianna Paustian, Linda Theis, Lori Albansoder,

Sam Lazio, Ken Engle, Liz Duke

FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Sam Lazio

PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT Carrie Delcourt

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Rolando Gonzalez, Teresa Crossen, Bill Bailey, Larry Duke, Bill Schutte, Cody Kiroff, Dr. Tonia Rogers, D.C.,

Jennifer Hart Marlene Metzgar-Thompson-Secretary

Mass and Confession Schedule Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:30,

10:00, & 11:30 am Holy Days of Obligation: Always check bulletin

Weekdays: Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 11:30-11:50 am,

Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm

417 N. Main Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-12- 1-4:00 pm

*Phone 563-322-3303 *Fax 563-322-5136 Email: davstanthony@diodav.org www.stanthonysdavenportiowa.org

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - April 1, 2018 I shall not die, but live,

and declare the works of the LORD. — Psalm 118:17

WORSHIP

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 2 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

TRAVELING??- -You can find churches with Mass schedules for the entire United States by visiting the website Masstimes.org

PRAYER REQUESTS For Special Intentions

flahertypa@hotmail.com or Shirley at 563-324-1020

All intentions remain confidential. Email or call in your intention.

Were are in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers at the 7:30 and 11:30 am Masses. If you are interested please call John in the parish office.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or eve-ning Mass, Luke 24:13-35 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter; First Friday; Julian Calendar Good Friday Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter; First Saturday

MASS INTENTIONS MARCH 31-APRIL 8

Saturday, March 31

8:30 pm Parishioners of St. Anthony’s

Sunday, April 1 7:30 am † Walter Moeller 10:00 am † Bob Watters 11:30 am † Lupe & Paul Martinez Monday, April 2 8:00 am † Bob Mierzwa 12:05 pm † Herbert L. Studer Tuesday, April 3

8:00 am † Jerry Madding 12:05 pm † Serrano Family Wednesday, April 4 8:00 am † Margaret Stellon 12:05 pm † Leonard Maenhout Thursday, April 5

8:00 am † Carol Perce 12:05 pm † Patty Verkler Friday, April 6 8:00 am † Roger Nolan 12:05 pm † Richard “Dick” Edens Saturday, April 7

5:00 pm † Tom Duffy

Sunday, April 8 7:30 am † Bill Snider 10:00 am † Pat Erickson 11:30 am Parishioners of St. Anthony’s

Liturgical Roles For the Month of April Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 p.m. Patty Flaherty, Sue & Jerry Lynch, Marie Frandsen, Sheila Ehlers 7:30 a.m. Tricia Jestel, Bob Bousselot, Diane Martin 10:00 a.m. Judy & Willie Johnson, Odelia Rogers, Liz Lazio, Tina Eckhardt 11:30 a.m. Mary & Larry Wehr, Lee Martin, Janet Foley Ushers 5:00 p.m. Joe Smazal, Tom Vargas, Gerry Odean, Tony Ehlers, Jim Ash, 7:30 a.m. Mark Payne, Greg Schissel, Larry Snider, Dave Schebler 10:00 a.m. Don & Paula Jones, Tina Sims, Sam & Liz Lazio, Jim Eagle, Frank Streit, Aric Eckhardt 11:30 a.m. Matt Wissing, Tom Thompson, Lee Martin, Alan & Sherry Gahagan, Aurora Schroder **Ushers-we still do not have anyone to write a schedule so please help when you see the need. Thank you.

Lectors 5:00 p.m. Mike Jacobsen 7:30 a.m. Mindy Helms 10:00 a.m. Maria & Rolando Gonzalez 11:30 a.m. Chris Gallin Altar Servers - March 31st and April 1st 8:30 p.m. Ellen Jardine 7:30 a.m. No Servers 10:00 a.m. Samantha Hancock, Ramon Perez 11:30 a.m. No Server

Mass Ministry Coordinators Alter Servers Teresa Crossen 563-320-4883 Email: pjact32@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers Terry Middleton 563-340-5514 Email: terrymiddleton1@aol.com Lectors Teresa Crossen 563-320-4883 Email: pjact32@gmail.com Altar Servers John Cooper 563-322-3303 davstanthonypa@diodav.org Ushers Please call the parish office

We ask that you please refrain from texting on your cell phone during Mass. Please turn your phones off before entering church. Thank you.

How to stay safe without taking a risk! I read this joke recently, and I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statistics, but the conclusion is well worth it. Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents. Do not stay at home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks, because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water because 16% of all accidents involve these forms of transportation. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in hospitals, so avoid hospitals. You will be pleased to learn, however that only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services in church, and these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at Church! And Bible study is safe too. The percentage of deaths during Bible study is even smaller. So for safety's sake, attend Church and read your Bible. It could save your life!!

We have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for 1 hour every Tuesday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. You might want to make this a weekly prac-tice by taking this hour or even half hour to spend some time in prayer and adoration. ROSARY The Rosary is prayed each morning, Monday-Friday after the 8:00 a.m. Mass and First Fridays before the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

Novena of Our Mother of

Perpetual Help. Tuesdays at 11:55 a.m.- -prior to 12:05 pm Mass.

ON MARCH 17TH THE SATURDAY EVENING MASS CHANGED BACK TO 5:00 PM.

CONFESSIONS ARE 4:00 TO 4:50 PM.

PARISH LIFE

St. Anthony Church has ACH available. This electronic funds transfer can be done once or twice a month, on the 1st or the 15th of the month. Please call the parish office for sign up forms.

ENVELOPE INCOME March 18, 2018 • Envelopes $8,626.00 • Offertory $831.00 Total $9,457.00 Pipe Organ $65.00

Thank you for your

continued support of St. Anthony Parish and all our works.

Please remember St. Anthony Parish

in your will. Thank you.

Join us Easter Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass for an Easter Egg Hunt in the Parish Center! The

egg hunt is open to Ages 0-6.

SECOND COLLECTION FOR OUR SISTER PARISH

There is a second collection at all of the Easter Masses for our sister church, St. John’s Parish, in the Congo. The collection is for their on going construction and daily needs, Please be generous.

A Joyous Easter to St. Anthony’s Parish Family

We hope you all experience the Joy and Love of Easter-may we all become Easter People living the gospel of love and compassion everyday. May Easter illuminate our lives with the light of our Risen Lord’s Compassion, Justice and Peace. - - Fr. Apo and the St. Anthony Parish Staff

Sunday April 1, Easter Sunday Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say thank you! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl to the collection basket today or Sunday April 8. Watch the bulletin for an accounting of the donations we made to this worthy cause. God’s blessings to all!

PLEASE HELP ST. ANTHONY PARISH CARE & SHARE for the JOY OF EASTER (Season) Our Pastor, Fr. Apo has told us that JOY stands for "Jesus, Others, and You." Let us share our Easter JOY with our McAnthony Window patrons by filling a "basket" of goodies for them. We will give out the baskets during one of our spring cookouts for our window patrons. Please use one of the flat boxes from the gathering space or a box or bag from home, and then fill it with some of the items listed on the sheet located at the entrances of the church. Bring the items back to the Parish Office or the Church by April 16th. Thank you for your generosity in helping others in need.

FAITH FORMATION We are now on Facebook “Like” our page St. Anthony’s

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BIBLE STUDY - Second semester is underway. Join us, Thursday mornings won’t you? We get together at 10:00 am and we are finished by 11:30--usually! We meet in the parish center...and we will keep the light on.

JOIN US EACH FRIDAY

AFTER THE 8:00 AM MASS

FOR COFFEE AND DONUTS

The Week at a Glance • Sunday, April 1st--No Religious Ed Classes-Happy Easter! • Monday, April 2nd--Faith-sharing, and Prayer, after the 12:05 pm Mass • Monday, April 2nd--RCIA Session, 6:30 parish center • Tuesday, April 3rd-- Grief Support Group, 3:30-5:00 Parish Library • Wednesday, April 4th--Choir Practice, 6:30 p.m. Church • Thursday, April 5th--Bible Study on the Sunday Scriptures, 10:00-11:30 parish center • Friday, April 6th--Coffee & Donuts after the 8:00 am Mass • Sunday, April 8th--Religious Ed Classes, 11:15-12:15

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION April 1 NO Class – Happy Easter! 8 11:15 Class 15 10:00 Youth Mass 15 11:15 Class

Congratulations to those that received Sacraments during the Easter weekend! Especially, Madeline, Benjamin, Fernando, Helen, Jordan and Christian!

Dates to remember: First Communion Practice - Saturday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. First Communion - Sunday, April 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Practice - Saturday, May 5th at 10:00 a.m. Confirmation - Sunday, May 6th at 11:30 a.m.

Welcome and Congratulations New Catholics We welcome those who became members of our Church during the Easter Vigil Holy Saturday evening. Those received through the sacraments of Initia-tion Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist are: Michael Kent, Mun Luangrang, Kris Overstreet, Benjamin Bevirt, Madeline Bevirt. Jeff Mason, Fernando Maldonado, and Helen Maldonado were Confirmed and received the sacrament of Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Maggie McKee was con-firmed. Let us support them with the example of our good deeds, our prayer-ful worship and wholehearted involvement in our Church. Mystogogy - Breaking open the Mystery" The RCIA community will meet Monday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. They will share the RCIA journey with a new group of inquirers who are looking becoming Catholic.

Interested in Learning more about Becoming Catholic? If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, St. Anthony's will be having monthly inquiry sessions. Our next inquiry session is Monday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. All are welcome to come!

Baptismal Preparation - A baptismal class is required to have your child baptized at St. Anthony’s and parents need to be registered members of the parish. Sessions are offered every other month. Please call the office for the next scheduled class. You must pre register for the class. If no one registers the session is cancelled. Baptisms are preformed on the third Sunday of the month after the 11:30 Mass. Contact the Parish Office, 322-3303 for more information.

MARRIAGE To be married at St. Anthony’s you or your parents must be a member in good standing for at least 6 months before a date can be requested, with a minimum of 6 months to prepare. All couples who are planning a wedding at St. An-thony’s must attend a Marriage Preparation Weekend sponsored by the Diocese of Davenport or the diocese in which they reside. Check the bulletin for a list of current weekends offered by the Diocese of Davenport. All couples who are planning a wedding at St. Anthony’s must attend a Marriage Preparation Weekend sponsored by the Diocese of Davenport or the diocese in which they reside. The Registration Form is on the diocesan web-site www.davenportdiocese.org (Faith Formation Office, Marriage Preparation). Registration is $150 per cou-ple. For more information contact Barb Butterworth at 563-888-4240 or butterworthb@davenportdiocese.org CURRENTLY SCHEDULED WEEKENDS: April 21, 2018 Bettendorf, St. John Vianney, registration deadline April 13 August 11-12, 2018: Mt. Pleasant, St. Alphonsus, registration deadline August 3 October 6, 2018: St. Mary, Pella, registration deadline September 28

Quinceañera: contact the parish office at least 4 months before the desired date, so that the required preparation can be done according to the diocesan requirements

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER…Are you having problems coping with daily life activities since the loss of a loved one? Do you worry because you thought you should be feeling better by now? If so, consider the Grief Support Group at St. Anthony that meets on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Church library. All conversations are held in strict confidence. Come once or as often as you wish. No obligation, no fee. For more information, call Dennis at (563) 332-1396; Ginny at (309) 523-9251; or Sue at (563) 320-2474.

GUIDE BOOK Advertise-This year we will once again be publishing a Guide Book and Directory for the parish. This book is being provided and direct-mailed to each family at no cost to the parish. It is subsidized by local businesses that advertise in the book. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out more about advertising in our book, please call the par-ish office.

Update-This is also your chance to update your information. Please notify the office with any membership change or if you would like all or part of your information left out of the directory. Thank you!

Parish Council Nominations--The Parish Council is seeking nominations for new members to join the Parish Council in July 2018. Nominees must be at least 18 years old, a registered member of our parish, and available to meet the third Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. A term of office on the council is three years. Members work with the Father Apo to provide leadership, direction, resources, and encouragement to parishioners. They are the eyes and ears of our pastor, helping him create, promote and evaluate programs to enhance our spiritual development and sense of community. Please contact the Parish Office or Father Apo if you are interested in serving on the Parish Council.

FROM THE PARISH NURSE—Get the latest, Most Accurate Information about Cancer If you have a question about cancer, call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service toll-free at 800-4-cancer (800-422-6237) This service provides cancer information, education, and resources to the public. You can reach Information Specialists who will answer questions-in English or Spanish-about cancer prevention, risk factors, early detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and research. Specialists answer calls Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. EST. Information can be obtained from the NCI’s website, www.cancer.gov.

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COMMUNITY

Retreat Opportunities Our Lady of the Prairie

Retreat Center Wheatland, Iowa

OLPR office 563/336-8414 olpretreat@gmail.com

www.chmiowa.org.

Events and Programs St. Mary Monastery

2200 88th Avenue West Rock Island, IL 61201-7649

www.smmsisters.org contact Sr. Jackie Walsh at

(309) 283-2108 or retreats@smmsisters.org

Project Rachel understands the emotional pain that follows an abortion; provides free referrals for confidential and caring counseling and reconciliation by trained professionals and can help get you on the road to spiritual recovery. You may contact Project Rachel staff by calling the local Helpline: 563-888-4107 or email, projectrachel@diodav.org. Calls answered personally Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Voice messaging available all other times. All calls returned promptly and discreetly. Brochures available by con-tacting Esmeralda Guerrero, guerrero@davenportdiocese.org

CHILD ABUSE To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; vac@diodav.org or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004

Cooper Crossroads College & Career Coaching www.CooperCrossroads.com

C H R I S T OUR LIFE CATHOLIC REGIONAL

CONFERENCE

SAVE THE DATE!

September 29 & 30, 2018

Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines

Hear world class speakers, cele-brate Mass among thousands, fill your spirit with music, attend rec-onciliation, visit Jesus in adora-tion and feel your soul rejoice. To learn more, contact our parish

"GoTo" - Deb Williams at 563-340-9359, or

Williamsdl24@mchsi.com

Humility of Mary Housing’s, semi-annual Fresh Start Benefit Sale will be held Friday, April 27, 8am to 4pm and Saturday April 28, 9am to 3pm. 3805 Mississippi Ave. Davenport, IA.HMHI supports fami-lies that have been homeless. Donations not used by our participant families will be in the sale; all proceeds go back into the program to buy needed items and services to support our families. Furniture, antiques, housewares, col-lectibles, jewelry, clothing & accessories for all ages, and much more are in-cluded in the sale. All children’s clothing just 50 cents each! Donations for the sale will be accepted until April 13th. Call 563-326-1330; ask for Patti for further information or to volunteer.

MSGR. MOTTET STORIES: Msgr. Marvin Mottet died on Sept. 16, 2016. Many people have believed he is a saint for his nationwide work in serving the poor and promoting social justice. Now, some of the stories about his life, as told by those who knew him, are available is a special book complied by 92-year-old author/artist, Mary Costello. The book "Msgr. Mottet Stories" is available only from the office at Sacred Heart or from Costello (563-326-2158) for $10. The proceeds go to support the new diocesan hall at Sacred Heart. Supplies are limited. Only a little over 100 books left

INFORMATION SHEET

Church name & address: St. Anthony #059850 417 N. Main Street Davenport, IA 52801 Contact person: Jan Streit @ 563-322-3303 Software: Win 7, MSPub 2007; Adobe Acrobat X Number of pages transmitted: Cover + 6 text pages + this Pge = 8 (8-F-JL; 1 ad pg) Day & time of transmission: Tuesday by 2 PM Special Instructions for Production: PLEASE PRINT ONLY 800 BULLE-TINS, WE HAVE SO MANY LEFT OVER. THANK YOU! Full color for Easter Sunday, Thank you!

FedEx shipping address: 417 N. Main Street Special instructions for FedEx: Parish Office Door East side of bldg. FedEx tracking e-mail: davstanthony@diodav.org