St. Anthony Catholic Church Davenport, Iowa Email Newsletter

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I'm Full After 97 Days Of Hunger for Holy Communion by John Cooper

As of last Sunday, it had been 97 days without Holy Communion, for me. Then, on Monday, June 22 at the 12:05 p.m. Mass, I received the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus that I had so longed for in these days of pandemic.    At the beginning of this long time of waiting to receive Jesus sacramentally, I wrote about whether reception of Holy Communion had become too easy and commonplace for me. How would I handle the wait? Would my longing for the Blessed Sacrament subside or become more intense?   Click here to continue reading...

Bishop Barron and The Mass - See Video Below

Celebrate Father Apo's 10 Years at St. Anthony Where: Main Street in Front of Church When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. What: Drive By and Roll Window Down Why: To Say Goodbye to Father Apo

Preparing for Our Merger with St. Mary's on July 1 Learn About Groups That Will Become Part of St. Anthony The Assumption Dance Group

Aztec dance is a very Mexican traditional dance from indigenous people in Mexico back in the times of Spain’s colonization when they became Catholics and used their dances to honor Our Holy Mother Virgin Mary and God.  The dance represents the eternal search of man for cosmic harmony and integration of body and spirit. It was considered a form of prayer, but also a complete way of life and communication with what was most important to these people, their God. Aztec Dance is one of the most basic expressions of artistic and cultural spirit of the native people of Mexico. For the Aztecs this tradition was a part of life, and fortunately we are able to see this fascinating way of life today. Assumption Dance Group has promoted Aztec dance since 2018 and was founded by Alicia Vieyra to honor Our Holy Mother Virgin Mary and our major saints through these dances. Everyone is welcome to participate; group meet for practices from September to December. For more information about the Assumption Dance Group, please contact Alicia Vieyra (563) 459-8100.

Our Lady of Victory and The Knights Collect 8,295 lbs. Between the four food drives that Our Lady of Victory had for St. Anthony's McAnthony Window at total of 8,000 pounds were collected. We want to thank the Knights of Columbus Loras Council that spearheaded these food drives. Your hard work has paid off big time for countless patrons of our Window during this pandemic. May God bless you for all that you have done!

Speaking of Food... The McAnthony Window Pantry Moved to the Garage Don Bergthold, one of our parishioners, came down the other day and asked if we could use a piece of plexiglass that he had laying around his house. With COVID-19, his plexiglass was put to use this week as we moved the food pantry out to the Annex (garage) area. Just like at the Hy-vee check-out counter, it will help protect our volunteers in the food pantry. Thanks Don!

Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 20028 Donates to McAnthony Window Serving Communities Being socially-conscious isn’t new for Royal Neighbors. Through our chapter system, Royal Neighbors members have been volunteering and doing good things in their local communities for nearly 125 years. Through our programs, we help stimulate volunteerism in the neighborhoods where our members live, work, and play. We continue to honor our tradition of empowering women and girls.

See the Fruits of a Good Idea Carried Out! Kimberly Bailey, one of our high school students, was altar serving at Mass after Easter when an announcement was read that parishioners were welcome to take a lily home from the sanctuary area. Kimberly said, "Why don't we plant those lilies along the railroad wall in the parking lot. Dianna Paustian and Jackie Peters heard about her suggestion and planted several lilies.

Come Party with Father Apo, One More Time this Sunday!