We Want YOU!
The St Anthony Mary Claret conference of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul is looking for new members who can work on Thursday mornings between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. assisting the less fortunate of our parish community. Contact Harold Shields at 210-680-2078 for details. In addition to monetary and food donations, we also need your time and talents. Come and help us to continue to help others.
Pray for an unborn child!
St. Anthony Claret Respect Life Ministry
3rd Annual Spiritual Adoption: Sept. 2009 to June 2010
Our parish’s Respect Life Ministry invites you to join in this year’s Spiritual Adoption.
Offer this prayer daily for a baby forming in the womb of an unknown mother and for an end to abortion: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you very much; I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted, who is in danger of abortion.
During your earthly life, this child which you have adopted will be known only to God, but in the hereafter, you will enjoy each other’s company for all eternity.
Developmental Update—Your spiritually adopted baby at 34 weeks
The baby continues to grow rapidly and if born now, has an excellent chance of being completely healthy since the lungs are approaching maturity. The womb is becoming quite cramped for the baby and the mother will feel more twisting and wiggling and less vigorous kicking. The baby’s eyes are continuing preparation for life outside the womb and stay open while the baby is awake and close while the baby sleeps. The baby is about 17 to 18 inches long and weighs about 4 to 4 ½ pounds.
 You and your family are invited to join the St. Anthony Mary Claret Respect Life Ministry at our upcoming sing-along for the residents of St. Francis Nursing Home.
Saturday, May 8, 2 - 3 p.m.
630 Woodlawn Ave
Questions? Contact Cece Smith at 210-289-0179 or
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OVASE (Office of Victim Assistance & Safe Environment) Training – May 5
“The Archdiocese of San Antonio joins all the bishops of the United States in taking a strong and positive stand for the protection of children and youth. We are completely committed to the prevention of abuse through education. This is important to every Catholic to ensure that we are following the mandate of Jesus to "Let the little children come to me." All children must be safe from harm and respected in every Catholic parish, school, and institution.” – Archbishop José H. Gomez, S.T.D.
OVASE training is required every three years for all persons working with children within our parish. We will have an OVASE training Wednesday, May 5, in Msgr. Hubertus Hall at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the RE Office at
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with your name and the ministry for which you are taking the training.
This mandatory training is also offered every other Wednesday at the Archdiocese Annex Building. Contact the Archdiocese Office of Victim Assistance and Safe Environment at 210-734-7786 for additional classes scheduled at other parishes.
Respect Life Ministry News
- Free stuff! Next weekend, April 24 & 25, the St. Anthony Mary Claret Respect Life Ministry, will have its information table available in the narthex. Stop by for free brochures, bumper stickers and precious feet pins.
- Donation station! In addition to monetary donations the parish’s Gabriel Project, a crisis pregnancy ministry, is accepting donations of the following items for babies and their moms:
- diapers, wipes, formula, etc.
- toiletries, hotel shampoos, lotions, etc., prayer cards and small prayer booklets, holy medals, small frames & photo albums
Sorry, we cannot accept donations of used car seats.
- It’s not too late! You can still purchase an engraved brick in honor of your deceased loved one(s) for placement in our parish's memorial garden. Just use the form in this bulletin or pick one up in the narthex. Proceeds benefit the St. Anthony Mary Claret Respect Life Ministry and Gabriel Project.
- Want to know more? For info on the garden and Respect Life Ministry, contact Cece Smith at 210-289-0179.
Don’t miss the event that happens only once every few years!
The Ladies of St Anthony invite all mothers, grandmothers, sons and grandsons to the
Mother/Son Banquet
Saturday, May 29, 6:30 p.m., Msgr. Hubertus Hall
Enjoy a delicious dinner, games, prizes and a fun-filled evening for only $7 per person.
Tickets on sale after all Masses May 1/2, 15/16 & 22/23
No tickets sold at the door.
Have you recently…
- Moved?
- changed your home or cell phone number?
- changed your e-mail address?
- changed your marital status?
Recently we encountered several problems due to incorrect or outdated data in our computer systems. To ensure we have your most accurate information in our parish records, it is extremely important you notify us of any changes in a timely manner. You may do this by e-mail at
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or by calling our office at 210-688-9033.
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