St. Anthony Catholic Church
Davenport, Iowa
Weekly Email Newsletter
How to Join Us this Sunday Online for Mass

Father Apo will celebrate the 4th Sunday of Lent with a videotaped Mass. For various technical related reasons, we determined that videotaping the Mass would be better than "live streaming" it. At 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, we will post this video Mass on the parish website's homepage at http://www.stanthonysdavenportiowa.org/ . We will also email out the link to those of you who are on this email distribution list. Email us the email address of anyone who is not currently receiving this email newsletter and we will add them. Also, at 10 a.m. we will post the video on Facebook. TO WATCH THE MASS ALL YOU WILL NEED TO DO IS CLICK ON THE LINK TO THE VIDEO THAT WE WILL PROVIDE.
Let Joseph Brighten Your Day
with His Jesus Rapping
by John Cooper
Several weeks ago Joseph, pictured here came to the parish office. He was feeling a little down and wanted someone to pray with him. We prayed for Jesus to give him strength. On Ash Wednesday, Joseph came to Mass with his aunt and reported that he was feeling much better.

Since then, Joseph who entered that Catholic faith in 2006 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, stops by to say hello. He's shared with me some of his Jesus rapping music. I asked him today, if I could share one of his songs. He was excited to have you listen to his music. Joseph said, "I try to bring Jesus to people."
Fresh Produce Given Away Today at McAnthony Window
Parishioners Bill and Mary Sue Lucas had to close their Old Chicago restaurant due to the virus. They brought left over produce to McAnthony Window.
We displayed the produce today and patrols told us what they wanted.
The produce came in handy for this patron. He had been trying to earn money painting outside but the weather was too cold. He had a bad "gash" on his forehead when the dumpster lid he was trying to collect cans out of...fell down on him.
Bill Bailey and Gary Newton, two members of the "Barely Able Construction Company" were on hand to take the left over produce to River Bend Food Bank. Barely Able What? Stay tuned for the spring parish stewardship magazine due out in late April to learn all about it. And how to apply?
Catholic or not, our Window patrons aren't served meat on Fridays during Lent. Pictured above is some of Ann's famous tuna salad for sandwiches!
Do You Need Help?

We realize that some of our parishioners are unable to get out of their homes to go to the store for necessities. Some of you might be required to stay home due to comprised immunity. Others might just need someone to call them on the phone and talk with out of loneliness. Email , if you fall into one of these areas and we will do what we can as a parish to connect you with someone who can help.

Can You Help?

If you are able to go to the grocery and would like to help parishioners in need, please email . Likewise, if you are up for reaching out to someone who is alone and in need of someone to talk to on the phone, please email .
Today's Lenten Reflections from the Pew!
To all the parishioners of St. Anthony’s:

This is a time of trial for all of us. Our faith will get us through this health crisis. The Mass is the source and summit of our experience as Catholics. With this in mind, I invite you to join me online for Sunday Mass this weekend. Though unable to receive Holy Communion, we hope that you will join other Catholics around the world in a spiritual communion. See instructions in this newsletter for how to join us online. In the meantime, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

In Christ’s Peace,
Rev. Apo Mpanda
Pastor
Humor for Those Who Are Stressed...

What excuse did Adam give his children about why he no longer lived in Eden?
Your mother ate us out of house and home!