It’s Hot Out There!

The parish’s Social Justice ministry is collecting bottled water and travel-sized soaps, shampoos, and lotions for the homeless. Drop your donations in the baskets located in the narthex.  

Attention: Current & New Cub Scouts

(or those interested in becoming one)

St. Anthony Claret Pack 1988 invites you to an

Ice Cream Social, Friday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Msgr. Hubertus Hall. 
Visit with all your old and new cub scout friends and learn about the great activities for the upcoming scout year.  

Questions? Contact Tim or Rhonda Moncrief at 210-251-3990. 

Vacation Bible School (VBS) & Unity Day

VBS kids, adult leaders, junior & teen leaders: Don't put your VBS music CD and T-shirts away just yet! We have been asked sing some VBS songs during Unity Day, Sept. 26. If you’ve forgotten the motions, don't worry, "Captain Jane" will lead you and we will have a rehearsal. We need to know how many will attend, so please call Olga at 210-679-7484 as soon as possible.

Journey Through Scripture:

The Bible and the Virgin Mary – UPDATED VERSION

The Bible and the Virgin Mary, is a six-week Bible study investigating the scriptural basis of Catholic doctrine with regard to the Blessed Virgin, answering common objections along the way. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "What the Catholic faith believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illumines in turn its faith in Christ" (CCC 487).

The Bible and the Virgin Mary, the fourth of the parish studies, has been completely rewritten by Dr. Scott Hahn and the team from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.  This Bible study incorporates live and multimedia presentations, small group discussion, along with some outside reading. To learn more about this series visit the St Paul Center's web site at www.SalvationHistory.com.

Mary…To truly understand her, to truly know her—one must first turn to Sacred Scripture. Join us and arrive at a deeper love and appreciation for Mary as our Mother through our Catholic faith.

  Classes begin Sunday, Sept. 12, place and time to be announced. Seating is limited. Registration will be held after all Masses THIS weekend, Aug. 21/ 22.

For more info, contact Charolette J. Garcia-Aboytes “CJ” at 210-692-1916.

Are you 50 or over?

The St. Anthony Claret Silver Seniors Want YOU!.

There are no dues to be paid. We meet once a month, alternating dining out with a potluck at the parish hall. We play various games, converse with one another and get acquainted with other seniors. Join our fun, friendly group. Try us, you’ll like us!

Questions? Call Jody Holcomb at 210-677-0776 .

Moms, want to meet women who share your Catholic faith and values?

Do this in a stimulating environment while enriching your faith and making new friends!

Come learn about the

St. Anthony Mary Claret M.O.M. (Ministry of Motherhood), a Catholic group helping mothers find encouragement, instruction, prayer time & caring friends.

We’ll meet THIS Wednesday, Aug. 25 (and every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month after that). It’ll be a social event to meet new members and discuss our plans for the year, including speakers and topical studies relating to our vocation as mothers.

We provide babysitting at our meetings but will include children at this first meet-and-greet gathering. If you’re able, join us for the 8 a.m. Mass, then we’ll move to Msgr. Hubertus Hall for our 8:45 meeting.

Feel free to bring a breakfast item, snack or beverage to share.

Questions? Call Susie Fetter at 210-679-6334.

Respect Life Ministry News

• Free stuff! Next weekend stop by the St. Anthony Mary Claret Respect Life Ministry information table in the narthex. Pick up free brochures, bumper stickers and precious feet pins.

• Donation station! Give your dollars or any of the following items which will benefit the parish’s Gabriel Project, a crisis pregnancy ministry::

• • • diapers, wipes, formula, etc.

    • khaki maternity pants

    • toiletries, hotel shampoos, lotions, etc.,

    • holy medals, prayer cards and booklets

    • small frames & photo albums

Sorry, we cannot accept donations of used car seats.

• It’s not too late! Buy an engraved brick in honor of your deceased loved one(s) for placement in our parish's memorial garden. 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.

Recycle Your Rosaries!

Our parish’s rosary makers are halfway to this year’s goal of 4,000 rosaries for Father Pat. (They’ve sent 2,000 rosaries as of July.) You can help by recycling your unused or broken rosaries or by donating beads. Drop these in the wooden church box located on the counter in the narthex. Monetary donations can be placed in the collection baskets. Simply write “rosary makers” on the envelope or check memo line.

You’re also invited to join in the rosary-making fun on the first Sunday of the month or at the Tuesday morning meetings, check the bulletin for times and locations.

Save the date: our next rosary making marathon is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10.

Thanks to all who’ve made the rosary makers so successful!

Do you often forget your donation envelopes at home?

We can help. Your regular parish monetary donations can be made with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover)—either in the parish office or by clicking the "Donate" link on the left side of this page!