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Ministry OpportunitiesAs the church on earth, we are always striving to serve God by serving others. Get involved and be a part of it! If you are a summer parishioner or just visiting and would like to know how you can get involved in one of our ministries, you are also very welcome! Just contact the parish office.
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Liturgical Ministers |
Adult EducationGrowing as a follower of Jesus is the adventure of a lifetime! Click here to learn about some opportunities for adult faith formation at our parish.
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Altar & Rosary SocietyThe purpose of the Altar & Rosary Society is to aid in supplying the needs for the sanctuary, to encourage a friendly spirit among the women of the parish, and to support the various parish activities.
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Angel Tree
The Angel Tree Committee helps the holy bishop St. Nicholas every December by adopting families in need at Christmas time. St. Nick says that he is as grateful has the families themselves!
To find out how you can help bring Christmas joy to local families, contact
Neil and Judy Nusbaum 260-833-4507 |
Apostolate of PrayerPraying for one another is an important part of what Christians do. Prayer requests come to us in many ways. The apostolate coordinators contact the members at regular intervals to pass on these prayer requests. The members of the Apostolate of Prayer them intercede for their fellows.
You don't have to be able to get around much to be an important part of this ministry. You can pray right from home. To become part of the Apostolate of Prayer, contact the parish office at 260-665-2259, or at office@stanthonyangola.com The Pope's official, global Apostolate of Prayer website |
Children's Religious Education
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Church Cleaning CommitteeTogether with our professional staff, the cleaning committee makes sure that our worship space is clean and tidy, both on a weekly basis, and for special times like weddings and funerals.
Volunteers for this important ministry include young people and older, families, groups of friends, and anyone who wishes to make a difference! Cleaning and dusting usually takes under an hour with a good group. To volunteer, contact the parish office at 260-665-2259 or at office@stanthonyangola.com |
Environment & Arts
Together with the sacristans, the Liturgical Environment and Arts group is responsible for keeping our worship space beautiful in accord with the needs of Catholic liturgy. If you enjoy décor and design, and especially if you like working with plants and flowers,please consider volunteering.
Your help is needed especially during the holiday seasons. Contact: Jan Swenson at 260-665-7708 janice.swenson@gmail.com |
Eldercare Ministry
This ministry is about providing assistance to the elderly or repair-challenged individual who can no longer perform the simple maintenance required to keep up with the demands of their living quarters.
For more information, contact the parish office at 260-665-2259 office@stanthonyangola.com |
Garden MinistryOur goal is to help beautify areas around the church and friary.
The outdoor areas of our parish campus are divided into sections. You and your family can volunteer to choose a section(s) for a 2 month period to maintain and beautify. Contact Patricia Geise at 260-577-4178 or Katie Waltke at katie@stanthonyangola.com |
Hispanic Ministry
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Human Life & Dignity Commission
St. Anthony / St. Paul Human Life & Dignity Commission seeks to promote respect for human life in all its forms, including issues of peace, justice, respect for human rights, protection of the unborn and respect for our elderly.
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Knights of ColumbusAn international Catholic's men's organization offering programs to serve members' families, to serve the community as a whole, and to come together as strong Catholic men to share time in prayer, friendship, and philanthropy.
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Library MinistrySt. Anthony's parish has a collection of Catholic books for all ages, as well as a selection of audio-visual material.
Be sure to check out the BOOK WAGON in the gathering area! Please contact Sarah Wolodkowicz (734-255-7158) |
Maintenance Committee
Together with the professional staff, the Maintenance Committee helps keep the parish area in repair and in good shape, inside and out, throughout the year.
If you are a handy woman or man, we can use your talent! Please contact Katie at the parish office. 260-665-2259 katie@stanthonyangola.com |
Meals to HealA ministry that provides a church family a meal or meals when a member has been hospitalized or recuperating from hospitalization. Be a part of this ministry by offering a meal or part of a meal periodically. Contact Ferron Harris at 517-667-9383 or Jobi Ash at 260-665-1452 |
Media Outreach Committee
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Money Counting Team
The Money Counting Team helps our parish finance officer, Katie Waltke, count the weekly collections and other collections and income.
The Parish Money Counting Team seeks to follow establishes parish best practices to assure accountability to the people of the parish. Contact Katie at katie@stanthonyangola.com |
Music MinistryIf you can sing or play an instrument, yuo are invited to serve God and his people through our parish music ministry!
The choir practices every Wednesday evening at 7:00. Parish Music Director: Marilee Roederer, 260-495-4142 |
Office Assistant Volunteers
Volunteer to help Patti Webster and our parish office staff by stuffing the weekly bulletins, preparing parish mailings, manning the reception desk, and other needed tasks.
Parish Office Administrator: Patti Webster, 260-665-2259 patti@stanthonyangola.com |
Prayer Shawl MinistryCompassion and a love of knitting or crocheting keeps this ministry strong. Members knit or crochet the prayer shawls, they are blessed, and then given to those in need of comfort and cheer as well as celebration and joy.
Prayers Shawls are available in the Gathering Area for anyone to take Contact Kathy Tucker at 260-833-1521 |
St. Anthony Carnival Committee
Each year in June, our parish celebrates the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua with a carnival!
In the course of 2018, the carnival committee become part of the expanded social committee, q.v. Interested? Contact Laurie Beard at 260-243-9957 
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St. Vincent de Paul SocietyThe St. Francis of Assisi Conference in Angola is part of the global St. Vincent de Paul Society. Inspired by Gospel values, the world-wide Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization leading women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering, in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
To volunteer or for more information, contact the local council president Peter Walters at SVDPS-Angola@hotmail.com Webpage of the National Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society |
Sewing MinistryOur mission statement is:
to aid, comfort and meet the needs of people in our community "one yard at a time" - through the gift of sewing! We sew with the compassion and love our Savior Jesus Christ. The sewing ministry has provided items to local nursing homes, hospitals, Well Child Clinics, Compassion Pregnancy Center, and the Steuben County Humane Shelter. We have made baby blankets, lap quilts, walker caddies, Christmas ornaments, St. Nicholas stockings, even pajama pants for the Transactional Learning Center! Contact Laurie Beard at 260-316-5613 or write to Patti Webster at patti@stanthonyangola.com |
Social Committee
Fellowship plays a key role in the life of any parish. The purpose of the Social Committee is to offer and support opportunities for fellowship among parishioners and guests through various social events. These social events help larger numbers of parishioners to get to know one another, invite new people into the fold, encourage parishioners to get and stay involved with the life of the parish, and make people feel welcome, wanted and important.
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That Man Is You
A men's leadership program based on the teaching of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and all of society. The group meets at 6am on Friday mornings.
That Man Is You is part of the parish's comprehensive offerings for adult faith development and learning.
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Very Caring People Club
Very Caring People is a club for mentally and physically challenged adults, seeking to foster a sense of community, to provide social activity and to offer outreach to others. In this way, VCP members give back to the community through service activities.
The Very Caring People Club is open to people of all faiths. It is independent of the parish, but the parish is happy to welcome the club as gracious hosts! For more information, contact Denise Magwire at dmagwire@gmail.com |
Welcome CommitteeThe Welcome Committee is there to welcome new parishioners in varous ways.
In the course of 2018, the welcome committee will become part of the expanded social committee, q.v. If you would like to help, please contact Rose Nelson at leroyrosenelson@gmail.com or call 419-633-2027 |
Why Catholic
As part of the parish's comprehensive offerings for adult faith enrichment, we participate in the different programs offered by Renew International. Each year, parishes in the whole diocese follow the same program, which have included:
Renew Arise - Levántate Why Catholic - Porque se católico |
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Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation
Please see the different pages of our catechesis and faith formation section:
Youth Ministry
Trine University Campus Ministry
Young Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Becoming Catholic
Youth Ministry
Trine University Campus Ministry
Young Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Becoming Catholic