St. Anthony Catholic Church Davenport, Iowa Weekly Email Newsletter

The Most Important Day in My Life MY BAPTISM by John Cooper

My baptism happened 15 days after I was born in 1965. Through it we became sisters and brothers in Christ. It cleansed us of the stain of original sin. In other words, it liberated and empowered us to live a life in the Holy Spirit and thereby connected us to the sanctifing grace of our loving God. Its the most important day of our lives. I don't want any gifts for my baptismal anniversary. I only ask that you help me celebrate for the next week by joining me in the following! Help Me Celebrate for the Next Week By... Wednesday - Praying a Hail Mary for Everyone Baptised on September 4! Thursday - Preparing for Sunday's Mass Readings at 10 a.m. Bible Study Or On Your Own Clicking Here Friday - Coming to Eucharistic Adoration from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday - Attending the Fishers of Men Breakfast at 9 a.m. in the Parish Center Sunday - Enjoying the Parish Picnic following the 11:30 a.m. Mass Monday - Praying an Our Father for Patrons of McAnthony Window Tuesday - Begin Planning to Celebrate Your Own Baptismal Anniversity (if you don't know the date, investigate it)

Sign Up Your Students for Parish Religious Education Religious education for children ages 4 to senior in high school begins on Sunday, September 15 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Registration is ongoing. Registration forms are available in the parish office, at the entrances to church, and online . For more information, please contact Denise Hoteling in the Parish Office.

Why Religious Education or Catechesis is So Important Watch the Video Below

Pray the Rosary for Priests, Religious, & Vocations Saint John Paul II wrote, “The parish as a community bears witness of Christ who calls...Therefore the fostering of vocations cannot be considered a marginal activity, but must be incorporated fully into the life and activity of the community.” We would like to pray a Rosary each month for these intentions. The first Rosary will be prayed within the church at 4:10 on September 7th prior to the 4:30 Mass. Rosaries and Rosary pamphlets will be available to use. We invite all to join us and welcome those in attendance to help lead a decade if desired.

Fishers of Men - Saturday 9 am The bearded fisherman in the picture will be conducting a "catfish seminar" this Saturday for our Fishers of Men breakfast. Just kidding! There may be a little talk about fish, but mainly it will just be men gathering in faith and fellowship with one another. Please join us at 9 a.m. in the Parish Center. Free offering taken to cover cost of breakfast.

Beautiful Garden, Beautiful Church St. Anthony's Slice of Heaven

Whole Family Gets Bikes

Inquiry Sessions into the Catholic Faith Begin Next Wednesday, September 11

This RCIA team will be here Wednesday, September 11 to support those interested in the Catholic faith. We will be meeting in the Parish Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 11:30 AM MASS

Lucas Has Been in the Parish Kitchen Cooking Up a Storm for the Parish Picnic

Don't Let Him Down Please Join Us Plenty of Good Food and Fun!