This coming week is very active for Saint Anthony Catholic School Administration.  We will be attending an in-service given by Broward County Public Schools.  The topic is bullying.  Our state has passed some new laws that require schools to address bullying in a very active way.  We will be learning about these laws and how they apply to our school.  At Saint Anthony Catholic school we are committed to our mission statement:  Saint Anthony Catholic School provides a safe, nurturing, educationally challenging environment, built upon the Catholic principles of prayer community, and service.  Another in-service will be given by the Archdiocese.  The topic of this one is how we can better include students with learning differences in our schools.  If we are to truly, “teach as Jesus did,” we must do a better job of reaching out to serve as many students with learning differences as we possibly can.

Contact Ms. Kramer or Ms. Williams if you would like your child to attend Saint Anthony Catholic School.  We have some openings in kindergarten, third grade, fourth grade, and sixth grade.  We would love to give you a tour of our school.  Our number is 954-467-7747.

ALTAR SERVER NEWS

There are new altar servers in Saint Anthony Parish:

Brandan Birsic, Victoria Clair, Brett Bartholomew, Suzie Camp, Gabriel Diaz, Kellen Donnelly, Brandan Kelly, Sophia Klein, Alexis Kelsey, Sean Mahoney, Mary Katherine Moore, Caroline Rowand, Bailee Ross,
Ryan Stalder, Costello Sazera, Juliet Tuthill, Jordan Trumbore, Maddie Weiss, Isabella Willberg, Anna Wichmann, Thomas Sullivan, Laura Mc Gee, Sofia Silva.

After completing their orientation and training, these boys and girls will be included in the Sunday and Holyday Mass schedule.  Please remember to pray for these children and their families as they serve God and the parish.

SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP

On Tuesday mornings the Word of God (Bible) is broken open for reflection and discussion.  The group gathers at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the parish room in the Fine Arts Building.  The Sunday Gospel reading forms the basis for the study.  Father Linus facilitates the group!  Everyone is welcome! 

Respect Life

The Month of October is Respect Life month.
A bassinet has been placed at the main entrance of the church for parishioners to fill with baby items.  Items needed include: diapers, wipes, bottles w/nipples, baby cereal, formula, baby food.  Clothing is always appreciated.
Your Fort Lauderdale Respect Life Office needs your support.  We are always in need of cribs, car-seats, strollers and all baby necessities.  Our moms and babies appreciate your thoughtful generosity.

Respect Life Sunday will be held on Sunday, October 26th, 2008

October 19 is Mission Sunday throughout the Archdiocese of Miami. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the mission story today, living out their Baptismal call to be missionaries through their prayers and support. Today, the young churches of Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America count on our help to build churches, chapels and schools, to educate young men for the priesthood and young men and women for Religious life, to provide for the work of Religious Communities among the poor and suffering. The second collection today will be taken for Mission Sunday. Thank you for your generosity.

Catholic Bishops of Florida 2008 Election Year Statement

Catholics are challenged to use the resources of our faith and the opportunities of our democracy to defend human life and to work for a more peaceful and just society. Before casting our votes, we are responsible to:
(1) become familiar with sacred scripture and moral and social doctrine of the Church;
(2) obtain accurate information on issues without relying strictly on party affiliation or campaign and advertisements;
(3) consult the Candidate Questionnaire Project (www.informedcatholicvoter.com) and encourage candidates to clarify their positions on key issues;
(4) actively participate in discussions with others, especially our family and those close to us;
(5) seek wisdom through prayer and reflection.

MAGAZINES RX

Holy Cross Hospital is in need of magazines for their 20 patients and in their lobbies. Please donate in the designated box in the back of the church. Magazines may not be older than three months. Children’s magazines are welcome, but no catalogues. Thank You

E. M. Skinner Pipe Organ Project ... feel the music!

What a wonderful opportunity to hear some of the best pipe organ music in South Florida! The First Presbyterian Church, located at 2331 NE 26th Avenue, Pompano Beach is hosting an “Organ Spectacular” on Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 P.M.  The Organ Spectacular will feature some of Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade county's finest pipe organists on one of the area's most prominent pipe organs. Also featured will be oboist John Weisberg, performing a beautiful piece commissioned for the occasion.  Organists will include Harold Pysher of the Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea in Palm Beach, Charles Stanley from Christ Methodist Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Jay Brooks from the First Methodist Church of Coral Gables, and Mark Jones from the Pink Church. The program will be varied, very audience friendly, and will even include an organ duet. This concert will provide a flavor of what pipe organ music at St. Anthony Church will sound like.  No tickets required – a freewill offering will be received.  For more information please call the First Presbyterian Church Music Office at (954) 941-2308 ext. 112

If you know of someone who is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive communion and/or see a priest for confession, please contact the parish office at 954-463-4614 to make arrangements.

Wee Ones is a program for school-aged 2, 3 and 4 year old children during the 9:00 Mass.  Class is held from the First Reading through the Homily in the room on the St. Joseph's side behind the Altar.  Wee Ones will follow the school calendar, so we will not have the program on October 12 (Columbus Day) or November 30 (Thanksgiving).  Other than those dates, we are ready for your kids - please join us!!  Please call Christina Nolan 954-467-7469 for more information.

Saint Anthony Women's Guild

The Saint Anthony Women's Guild invites all woman of the Parish to our covered dish luncheon/meeting on Wednesday, October 15th in the Clubroom beginning at noon. The theme will be Octoberfest! RSVP Kathy Paolucci 954 525-0100.

Coffee and Donuts

Help is need for serving refreshments after the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses.  Please call Karin at 954-565-6430.

Bulletin Advertisement

If you are interested in advertising in the parish bulletin please contact Diocesan Publications at 1-800-292-9111.  Ask for Charbel!