St. Anthony Catholic Church
Davenport, Iowa
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Special Message from Bishop Zinkula
“May you live in interesting times” is purportedly a Chinese curse, which refers to periods in history that are filled with tumult and upheaval. We certainly are living in interesting times right now.

The decision to cancel the public celebration of the holy Mass in our diocese due to the coronavirus was not an easy one. It made me very sad, since the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. As Deacon Frank Agnoli puts it in a companion article, “To go without the Eucharist is hard, even painful. This is a gut-wrenching Lenten fast.”

I like to say that God can squeeze grace out of these kinds of situations, out of our interesting times. God can turn them on their head. That is the message of the Paschal Mystery, which we are preparing to commemorate at the end of Lent. God squeezed our salvation out of the suffering, death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus.

During this Eucharistic fast, I encourage the faithful of the diocese to consider the notion of “spiritual Communion” – a fervent desire to receive Jesus into one’s heart and soul when one can’t receive him in sacramental Communion – which is an ancient practice of the Church.

Recently, after praying the Angelus, Pope Francis said: “In this situation of pandemic, in which we find ourselves living more or less isolated, we are invited to rediscover and deepen the value of the Communion that unites all the members of the Church.” CLICK TO READ MORE FROM BISHOP...
Meet Ashley Hoskins
Candidate for Entering the Catholic Church
I am originally from Kentucky and grew up in Louisville. The QCA feels like home for about 10 years now, though! 

My professions have included: IT support and training, a Business Manager of a newspaper in Colorado, and a Case Manager for the Handicapped Development Center. The past 3.5+ years I have been a single mom with my daughter full time and it is my most favorite job yet. If I am lucky enough to get married and we have another child I can happily postpone my retirement!  

A series of events involving the Holy Spirit led me to the Catholic faith! My journey to becoming Catholic has been very interesting and impactful and I am happy to elaborate in person if you ask!

The possible delay of receiving the Eucharist and becoming Catholic has definitely been extra challenging for me at times. CLICK TO CONTINUE READING...
Patron Brings Her Basketball to
McAnthony Window

If it weren't for social distancing, we probably would have joined Shonda, one of our patrons, seen in this video, dribbling her basketball.
Parishioners Share The Prayer Spaces in Their Homes
Wanted to share my little prayer center. I keep the Nativity up year round. It is next to my lounge chair where I do my praying in silent, reading the daily Mass readings from The Word Among Us and its reflections. I have enjoyed those who have shared their Reflections from the Pews . Stay strong fellow parishioners. We will get through this. Sheila Garlisch
Here's Pat Bear's prayer mantel which she changes each season.
Next to her mantel is the chair where Pat prays.
Please Send Us Photos of Your Prayer Areas - EMAIL
To all the parishioners of St. Anthony’s:

It is great to have our Bishop reaching out to you today with a special message of encouragement and hope! I like that Pat Bear and Sheila Garlisch shared pictures of their home's prayer spaces. Tomorrow, we will share with you a special, unique praying of the Stations of the Cross. John and Louis filmed stations from 14 different locations in Davenport. What goes on at those locations will be tied to each station in a prayerful manner. I hope you will tune in. Also, we are planning to be with you again this Sunday for Mass. Please know that my prayers are with you!

In Christ’s Peace,
Rev. Apo Mpanda
Pastor
Virtual Female Choir from Around the Country Singing...

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