Independence Day Novena

As the United States of America approaches the Fourth of July Independence Day celebration, we invite you to join us in saying the following prayer each day from June 26 through July 4. Prayer cards with this novena are available on the liturgy in the narthex. These were provided free of charge courtesy of Priests for Life.

God our Father, your Son Jesus spoke to us a message

of peace and taught us to live as brothers and sisters.

His message took form in the vision of

our Founding Fathers, as they fashioned a nation

where all people might live as one.

This message lives on in our midst as a task for us

today and a promise for tomorrow.

We thank you, Father, for your blessings in the past

and for all that, with your help, we must yet achieve.

Bless our nation and bless each of us.

As we celebrate our independence, may we

extend its blessing to our youngest

brothers and sisters, the children in the womb.

Hasten the day when our nation will

be a nation with liberty and justice,

not just for some, but for all,

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

– Father Frank Pavone, www.priestsforlife.org

Respect Life Ministry News

• Free stuff! Next weekend, June 26 & 27, 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.

St. Anthony Claret Conference of

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul (SVDP)

Activity Report, May 2010

Utility assistance: $ 3,032.27

Food purchase: $ 1,381.87

Office expenses: $ 425.26

Solidarity to Central Council $ 100.00

Gift cards: $ 50.00

Food bags distributed: 326

Gift cards distributed: 3

Thank you for helping us help others.

WANTED:

Volunteers & Donations for Unity Day Festival

Our annual fall festival will be held on September 26, 2010. We need volunteers to assist with various festival duties and are also seeking donations for the Unity Day raffle and silent auction. (Raffle donation deadline: June 30; not applicable to silent auction.)

All parishioners are welcome and highly encouraged to get involved by sharing their time and talent. Come meet and interact with other parishioners. Present ideas and suggestions that will improve the festival. Interested in volunteering or donating items? Contact Eliott Izaguirre at 210-885-9428 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Help us make the residents of St. Francis nursing home smile!

Sing-along with refreshments

Saturday, July 3; 1:45 – 3 p.m.

St. Francis Nursing Home, 630 Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212

We’ll let the residents know we care about them and

celebrate our country with patriotic songs.

Dress in red, white, and blue if you'd like.

Meet the St. Anthony Claret Respect Life Ministry group at the nursing home entrance.

Questions? Contact Angie Sledden at 210-688-3070 or Cece Smith at 210-289-1079.

St. Anthony Claret Children’s Summer Music Camp

for Boys and Girls ages 3 – 15

Aug. 9 - 13, 2010; Msgr. Hubertus Hall

$30 per family; $10 for families attending only Session 1(ages 3-5)

Registration forms available in the church office

Registration deadline: July 30

For more information contact Amy Zuberbueler

by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You may also visit the Ward Center of San Antonio website www.wardcenter.org.

Classes will be conducted by Amy Zuberbueler. Mrs. Zuberbueler holds a BA in theology and a Masters in Music Education. She is a licensed music educator with over ten years teaching experience. She is the Director of Music at St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, Director of Music at Assumption Seminary, and Director of the Ward Center of San Antonio.

Summer vacation doesn’t have to be a vacation from God!

For nationwide Mass times and locations go to www.masstimes.org or call (410) 676-6000. A computer-generated voice provides the info after you enter zip code or phone number of the desired church location. To reach a live operator call (305) 598-1145. A bilingual (English-Spanish) operator is generally on duty on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 12 – 4 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m. – 12 noon (EST). Add this website to your “favorites” list to help you find a Mass time nearby while on vacation or away from home. You can also check out the Sunday Mass readings for review in preparation for the liturgy, saints of the day, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, and more. Mass Times is operated by Mass Times Trust, in partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and has the encouragement of the Vatican.