Daily Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M

Rectory Office Father John Reiker

Pastor ext. 102 johnreiker01@gmail.com

Deacon Richard L. Stevens

rlsteve@sbcglobal.net

Deacon Jim G’Sell james.r.gsell@gmail.com

314-484-2055

Mrs. Rusalyne Ahlemeyer Business Manager, ext. 104

rusalynesahr@att.net

Mrs. Jackie Dostal Secretary, ext. 100 jackiesahr@att.net

Cafeteria Ext. 212

Religious Instruction Parish School of Religion

Phone (636) 677-4868 ext 118 Grades (pre-K through 8)

Mrs. Kathy Joslin mrskathyjoslin@yahoo.com

Adults - RCIA Please contact:

The Rectory Office 636-677-4868 ext. 100

Sacramental Preparation Baptism Preparation Meeting: Infant Baptisms require parental attendance at a meeting prior to baptism. Meetings will be held with the Pastor in the rectory. Call rectory office for information 636-677-4868, ext. 100. Baptisms: After 10:15 AM Mass on a Sunday of mutual arrangement. Call rectory office to schedule 636-677-4868, ext. 100.

Bulletin Deadline Monday 9:00 a.m. the week you need it to be published in the bulletin. Notices must be submitted in writing: email text to jackiesahr@att.net.

Marriages: Make arrangements with Priest or Deacon of your choice no less than six months prior to proposed wedding date.

Parish Help Line: St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1-877-238-3228, ext. 3329

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please register by contacting the rectory during business hours @ 677-4868 ext. 100

Change of Address or Telephone: Please call the rectory during business hours. 677-4868 ext. 100

Archdiocese of St .Louis Website: www.archstl.org

Catholic Elementary School: All of our parish children who wish to attend a catholic elementary school may do so at the school of their choice and still remain parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua. Call rectory for details.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - Year B April 1, 2018

Mass Schedule

Confessions Saturday 4:15-4:45 P.M.

By appointment anytime

Holy Days 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

RECTORY CLOSED ON ALL HOLY DAYS

Sunday Saturday 5:00 P.M.

Sunday 8:30 A.M., 10:15 A.M.

St. Anthony of Padua 3009 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge, MO 63049

Business Hours Monday - Friday

7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Phone (636) 677-4868

Fax (636) 677-2781 Website www.stanthonyhr.org

Pastor Father John Reiker

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to be on fire with the love of Jesus Christ, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, to celebrate our com-munity of faith in the Eucharist and to share God's love and mercy with our neighbors through our ministries and evangelization."

Pastor’s Column

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Thanks and Congratulations to our New Catholics! These new Catholics are an Easter gift of Jesus to His Church! The Saint Anthony Parish Family welcomes all that received Sacraments and were received into full Communion with the Church at the beautiful Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday. It has been a privilege to provide them with friend-ship, as well as guidance, throughout the process. Let us all welcome our newest sisters and brothers in Jesus and join them in committing ourselves to the service of our Risen Lord Jesus. Keep them all in your prayers throughout this Easter Season and into eternity.

Baptisms Truman Michael Sweet

Gavin Abrams Bohn

Aiden Issac Bohn

First Holy Communion Mason Gregory Thayer

Noah Allen Ash

Nathan Lee Wilkerson

Reception in full Communion with the Catholic Church Confirmation and First Holy Communion

Mikayla Alexis Williams

Tina Mae (Davis) Sheppard

Darlene Dorothy (Kratz) Reiker

April 1, 2018

Encounter The Risen Christ We prayed, fasted and gave alms– and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our Risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters we have walked with, and we commit to bringing Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don’t for-get to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl all Easter Season. Please put in collection baskets or place on step in front of altar.

Saint of the Week Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty

Priest (1898-1963)

In 1922, Hugh O’Flaherty, a young Iriah seminarian, was assigned dto pursue studies in Rome. Following his ordination in 1925, he stayed on to work for the Holy See, accepting diplomatic postings in Egypt, Haiti, Santo Domingo, and Czechoslovakia. While serving at the Vatican after the German occupation of Rome, O’Flaherty organized an ambi-tious network to rescue and shelter fugitives from the Nazis –both Jews and Allied prisoners of war, many of whom had escaped following the collapse of Mussolini’s regime. Operating under the noses of the Gestapo, O’Flaherty and the priests, nuns, and laypeople who assisted him, set up safe havens throughout Rome, some of them in churches, mon-asteries, and private homes. Operating without offi-cial approval from his superiors, O’Flaherty showed such ingenuity in his clandestine activities that he became known as “the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vati-can.” Though the Gestapo learned of his exploits, they were powerless to stop him as long as he remained on Vatican territory. The head of the Gestapo, Col. Kappler, had a white line painted at the opening of St. Peter’s Square, warning O’Flaherty that he would be killed if he crossed beyond it. It is estimated that over 4,000 Allied prisoners of war and an untold number of Jews were rescued in this way. After the war O’Flaherty received many honors. For many years he regularly visited Col. Kappler in prison and eventually received him into the Church. After suffering a stroke in 1960, O’Flaherty returned to Ireland, where he died on October 30, 1963. “God has no country.” —Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty

Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His St. Anthony Family. A Holy Community through Holy Communion! Your brother in Jesus,

Joke of the Week

A man was blissfully driving along the highway, when he saw the Easter Bunny hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the Bunny, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of his car and was hit. The basket of eggs went flying all over the place. Candy, too. The driver, being a sensi-tive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side of the road, and got out to see what had become of the Bunny carrying the basket. Much to his dismay, the colorful Bunny was dead. The driver felt guilty and began to cry. A woman driving down the same highway saw the man crying on the side of the road and pulled over. She stepped out of her car and asked the man what was wrong. “I feel terrible,” he explained. “I accidentally hit the Easter Bunny and killed it. There may not be an Easter because of me. What should I do?” The woman told the man not to worry. She knew exactly what to do. She went to her car trunk, and pulled out a spray can. She walked over to the limp, dead Bunny, and sprayed the entire contents of the can onto the furry little animal. Miraculously the Easter Bunny came back to life, jumped up, picked up the spilled eggs and candy, waved its paw at the two humans and hopped on down the road. 50 yards away the Easter Bunny stopped. turned around, waved and hopped on down the road another 50 yards, turned, waved, hopped another 50 yards and waved again! The man was astonished. He said to the woman, “What in heaven’s name is in your spray can? What was it that you sprayed on the Easter Bunny?” The woman turned the can around so that the man could read the label. It said, “Hair spray. Restores life to dead hair. Adds permanent wave.”

Easter Grace Blessing (a short prayer suitable to say before an Easter dinner

meal) May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us this

day. May this meal be blessed as we gather to celebrate to-

gether. May your love be shared amongst us as we enjoy the

gift of fellowship. May we remember to give out the grace and forgiveness

that you have freely given us, And may we always give thanks for your sacrificial

love.

Amen.

Welcome To all our Guests, Fr. John Reiker, Deacon Dick Stevens and Deacon Jim G’Sell and All your sisters and brothers at St. Anthony’s Parish Family welcome you and hope that your time with us may be a moment of spiritual experience. You are always welcome here and if you would like to become a member of this parish or are thinking to become a Catholic, contact the Rectory office. Our phone is 636-677-4868 ext. 100.

Pam Chitwood Tom Conboy

Kenny Lakamp Bryan Kloecker

Charles Stegman Deacon Dick Stevens

Joyce Carley Judy Brouk Jan Wilson Jaden Nash

Braeden Connie Derbak

Jane Hogg Ray Panus

Leslie Badami Patrick Lee

Peggy Hoekstra Joe Greubel

James Lehrmann Virginia Leighton

Stu McVicker Don Schuler

Michael Buchheit Nathan Davis

Marian Werner Adnan Husidic Alice Borner Rick Byerly

Theresa Chapman John McCarthy

Terry Hunt Joaquin Vigil Phyllis Smith

Richard Siebert Hazel McCarthy

Tom Fischer Edmund Bailey

Giovanna Donato Janet Parker Judy Koebel

Toni Ahlemeyer Lynn Peters

Betty Moleski Ryan Heard Dave Riley

Mason Korn Mark Korn

Justin Schnieders Dick Bardon

Please Pray for the Sick

Names of the sick will remain on the list above for a month. You may contact the office to have a name added to the list for an additional month at a time. New additions will appear at the top of the list as they are re-ceived.

NOTE: Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify us when parishioners are patients. If you wish a visit from the parish staff please notify the office. Thank you.

This Week with our St. Anthony Parish Family

Monday, April 2 Monday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 A.M. James Engemann Tuesday, April 3 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 A.M. Debbie Finder Wednesday, April 4 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 A.M. Art & Linda Lafser (intention) Thursday, April 5 Thursday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 A.M. Clara Brouk Friday, April 6 Friday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 A.M. Betty Richardson (intention) Saturday, April 7 Saturday within the Octave of Easter 5:00 P.M. Bernadette Carroll Sunday, April 8 Sunday of Divine Mercy 8:30 A.M. Parishioners of St. Anthony 10:15 AM Lillian Kioerber

Mass Intentions

Readings for the Week

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

-- Psalm 118:17

We clean Church every Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass. Our Heavenly Dusters are in need of help! If you can offer any time, it would be deeply appreciated. Thank you!

Join us for our meetings on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m.. We meet in the youth room in the back of the school (red doors). All high schoolers and 8th graders are invited! Come engage more with your faith and have fun with friends. We hope to see you there! Questions? Call or text Kelly at 314-363-9047.

April 1, 2018 - April 8, 2018 SUNDAY - April 1 A most blessed filled with Jesus alive Easter is wished for all! MONDAY - April 2 Divine Mercy Chaplet & Patriotic Rosary 7:00 PM TUESDAY - April 3 Quilters 9:00 AM Choir 7:00 PM Practice - All new members welcome; Teens, adults and any 7th or 8th graders Cub Scouts 6:30 PM (aud.) Women’s Small Faith Sharing Group 7:00 PM (7th gr) WEDNESDAY - April 4 Youth Group 6:15 P.M. Men’s ACTS Formation 7:00 PM (cafe) Parish Council 7:00 P.M. THURSDAY - April 5 Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM FRIDAY - April 6 First Friday Devotions Clean Church after Mass 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration 2:00 PM Benediction at 7:00 PM SATURDAY - April 7 STAY Garage Sale 7AM—Noon (1061 Villa Gran Way) see additional info to right First Saturday Prayer Breakfast 9:00 AM café Jonah Prayer Ministry after 5:00 PM Mass SUNDAY - April 8 Jonah Prayer Ministry after 8:30 and10:15 Masses Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:15 AM Mass PSR11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Family Faith Group 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM café Bible Study 5:30 PM cafe

Activities This Week

Upcoming Parish Events April 12 Ladies Sodality April Showers April 15 Welcome Comm. Hospitality Breakfast after 10:15 AM Mass April 21 MOST Rummage sale April 22 PSR 2nd grade Family Retreat Day April 28 Girl Scouts April Showers

Patriotic Rosary

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration will be on First Friday, April 6, from 2pm to 7pm. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of Church. Two names are needed for each hour. Benediction and Rosary at 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to spend some quiet time in prayer with Jesus and to tell Him how much you love Him. Dean Stegmann 636/671/0565

April 1, 2018

Divine Mercy Chaplet/Patriotic Rosary

On the First Monday of each month, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed prior to the Patriotic Rosary being said. The Chaplet will begin at 7:00 PM with the Pa-triotic Rosary immediately follow-ing.

Monday, April 2, 2018

STAY will be holding their Garage Sale at (1061 Villa Gran Way) on April 7th from 7am to noon. Pro-ceeds will go to the youth group, specifically the up-coming Steubenville conference.

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It’s time for Spring Cleaning! Moms of St. An-thony want to help you clean by taking all of your unwanted items. We will be having two collection days for you to bring your items to donate for our sale. All the money raised will be used for family friendly events and activities to help moms in our parish foster their faith.

Collection Dates for Donations: Wednesday, April 18 from 5:00-9:00 pm and

Thursday, April 19 from 3:00-7:00 pm. Please bring your donations to the school gym.

We will accept the following: KIDS clothes & shoes Housewares & Dishes Home Décor Sporting Goods & Tools Small Electronics Antiques & Collectables Books & Toys Arts & Crafts Supplies Small Appliances Baby Items Storage Containers Linens & Fabric

Ladies Sodality Annual BIRTHRIGHT BABY SHOWER

April 12, 2018 7:00 pm In the auditorium

Please join us for cake, coffee and punch! Bring a Friend! We will be collecting unwrapped new and gently used clothing (Size newborn to 2T) bedding items, diapers, wipes, lotions etc….. Diapers needed - sizes 3, 4, 5 A box for donations will be located at the top of the stairs in the school building. For more information call: Laura 636-677-4577 Judy 636-677-4055

First Saturday Prayer Breakfast Sat. April 7, 2018

Please join your friends and neighbors from St. An-thony’s for a good, hot meal, and a presentation by Bob Hook on the Resurrection. ACTS will be host-ing and we look forward to seeing you at 9am on the 7th of April.

Jonah Prayer Ministry Training And Hispanic Jonah Training

Will occur simultaneously on April 21 and April 28,

2018, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

at the Catholic Renewal Center 1406 S. Sappington Rd in Crestwood

Apply: call 314-731-6100 E-mail catholicrenewal@archstl.org

The application requires pastor’s approval.

A most blessed and Happy Easter is

wished to each and every one of you!

Rejoice!

THE VICTOR Today the Victor o'er his foes

For human consolation rose. Alleluia.

--Surrexit Christus hodie, Translated by J. M.

Neale

For more information, please visit our website: www.stanthonyhr.org

Collections for April 2018: Weekly Contributions (general fund)

Building Fund Retired Priests

Easter

Parish Financial Report

Thank You for Your Gifts to God & Your Parish Family

God bless you for your generous contributions.

We all appreciate your sacrifices and love of our St. Anthony Family!

April 1, 2018

As we prepare a new schedule for the minis-tries, we ask that you inform us of any dates you are unable to serve for the months of May, June, and July 2018. Please contact Jackie at jackie-sahr@att.net or phone the rectory at 636-677-4868 ext. 100.

Deadline is Monday, April 2, 2018 at 9:00 AM.

Choir Tuesdays - Choir 7:00 PM for practice All new members welcome: Teens, adults and any 7th or 8th graders Questions/concerns: Nancy: upholster52@aol.com

Ministry Schedule

COLLECTION March 18, 2018

Please note this bulletin had an early pub-lishing deadline and these were the most

recent weekend figures available.

Contribution Collection 5,905,00 Online Giving 1,245.00 Loose 293.87 Easter flowers 260.00 Building Fund 150.00 Total for Parish 7,853.87

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Men’s Acts Retreat - July 19,20,21,22, 2018

“ACTS has given new life to my spiritual life as well as to my relationships with friends and family.” B.H. “I was skeptical when I agreed to go, but it is an awesome experience. 3 retreats in and I’m looking forward to the next!” AJB

Coming soon to St Anthony's

New Parish App Coming Soon!

In the coming weeks St Anthony of Padua will launch our own app for iPhone and Android smart phones. This will allow us to better communicate with you throughout the week and keep you up-dated with relevant parish news or updates. The app is very well designed and very intuitive. It will be a great resource for parishioners by providing daily Mass readings, Catholic news and prayers, convenient prayer and Confession reminders, our bulletins and more. We hope for our new app to be a tool for fostering stronger parish life at St Anthony of Padua and better engaging the New Evangelization.

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Women’s ACTS Retreat - December 6,7,8,9, 2018

Adoration

Community

Theology

Service

ACTS Retreat– Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Anthony of Padua

This parish—based retreat offers the opportunity to renew your spirituality and prayer life, to strengthen your faith and its application in your daily life, and to build lasting friendships among members of the parish community. Your sister and brother parishioners help pre-sent the retreat with spiritual direction from our parish priest/deacons. We invite all the women and men of the parish to join us for a special weekend of spiritual growth and renewal.

...Take a leap of faith, put yourself in the hands of others, enjoy some qual-ity time away from your busy life, and embrace God’s journey for you. You’ll be glad you did!

What are people saying about ACTS?

✞ I was looking for a better community life centered around God. I think I found it!

✞ The retreat was very powerful for me. It has inspired me to have prayer time with Jesus before my busy day begins. I

look at the crosses in my life differently - almost embracing them instead of just dealing with them.

✞ God is amazing to open a new community and friendships, a touch of Heaven to me. God does amazingly more than

I could ever imagine.

✞ I’m closer to my husband, closer to God. I believe I am happier than I’ve been in a long time.

April 1, 2018

Thank you each and everyone who volunteered at the fish fries this Lent. Below is just a sample of the many folks who lent a hand to make a su-perb meal for all who came to eat in or carry out! AND, THANKS to all who came to eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Children Celebrating Faith

April 1, 2018

St. Anthony PSR News

For information contact Kathy Joslin at mrskathyjoslin@yahoo.com or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677-1567. Our PSR Handbook can be found on the parish website at www.stanthonyhr.org under the Education tab. April Prayers & Lists 1st grade – Review prayers 2nd grade – Review prayers 3rd grade – Review prayers 4th grade – Review prayers 5th grade – Apostles’ Creed 6th grade – Apostles’ Creed 7th grade – Apostles’ Creed 8th grade – Act of Love **Please encourage your children to practice their prayers and lists at home April 1 Easter Sunday – No classes April 8 Family Faith Group meets 11:30-12:45 in the cafeteria

PSR Mass involvement – 3rd grade April 15th Perfect Attendance 3rd quarter (Jan. & Feb.) Little Lambs: Aiden Bohn, Geneva Buchanan, Emma Gettemeier, Gavin Hodges, Sylvia Kinworthy, Owen Lauck, Mason Tappel, Ellie Watkins, Adam Weber Kindergarten: Tarquinn Shaw 1st grade: Josie George, Saydee Spicer 2nd grade: Lexi Ash, Eli Hodges, Briannah Tappel, Hazel Weber 3rd grade: Avery Coons, Olivia George, Zurie Kwiatkowski, Anna Lauck 4th grade: Ella Gettemeier, Phinneas Shaw, Quinn Watkins 5th grade: Cecilia Mueller, Amadea Shaw, Savannah Tappel 6th grade: Matt Sander 7th grade: Tyler Finder, Garrett Kohn 8th grade: Cody Ash, Tera Ash, Hailey Spicer “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad.” Psalm 118:24

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Easter Flower Memorials The flowers in the Sanctuary reminds all your dear ones are being remembered.

Thanks to all who gave an Easter flower donation.

Wayne & Loretta Sheldon Joseph F. Biondo

Samantha Crannick Don Rasche

George & Eleanor Ruzicka The Mecey Family

Norman Parker Pat Harris

Claudia Pieper Ambrose & Marie Kilper

Anne, Edmund, Mary Reinagel James Reinagel

Edmund Reinagel Kim, Lilly, Ada Farrar

Grandma Margaret Wagner William Sagel Thelma Sagel Howard Street Bill Steinlage Perry Davis

Margaret Davis Bill & Erna Wethington Steve & Lillian Koerber Elias & Mary Koerber

Joseph & Lena Olinger Robert Greife Nancy Panus

Jay Rassi Tom Sherwood Jerry Sankey

Marcia Winkelmann John Franken

Dec’d of Franken Family Dec’d of Kuhn Family Price Family & Chellis

Deceased Gerst/Russell Family

Farris Hamlyn Fred & Odelia Gildehaus

Virgil Gildehaus Harry & Sally Brewer

Ronald Brewer William Matlach, Sr. James Cullen, Sr. James Cullen, Jr.

Lillian Cullen Albert & Dolores Trapp

John Franken Vanita & Clarence Raudol

Margaret Wagner Archie McConnell

Henrietta McConnell Majer Mekel Estelle Mekel Dave Brockett

Leonard & Fern Lauman Jerry Cooseman Pamela Rearden Robert Dooley Dianne Dooley

Betty Thaler Edward Missey Hedwig Missey Edna Fitzgerald Tom Rynders Tony Mattler Lakin Family

William & Virginia Kattelman Harlan & Mary Harig

Bill Kattelman Alice Brown Jerry Fischer Bill Gilmore

James & Frances Henning

April 1, 2018

Easter Flower Memorials

Mel Hoffmann Franken Family Gearon Family

Ernst & Catherine Hoffmann Mr. & Mrs. Carl McKean

Mr. & Mrs. Werner Runge William M, Stolte Family William J. Koles Familiy

Thomas A. Barton Norma Jean Barton

Pat Pinski George Kohl Susan Kohl Ken Witte

Norbert Goetz August J. Schoenberger

Thank you again, to all, for your Easter flower donations!

In Honor of Children of John & Anita Richard Korn, Sr.

Clarence & Marge Ruder Dot & Marvin Jostes Marian & Carl Wenz

Kevin Jones Ken Long

Annette & Bill Ruder Frank Ruder

All Babies Aborted & Miscarried Raymond & Mabel Schumann

Louis & Marjorie Konc Maria & Ed Mareserac

Raymond B. Schumann Judith Hienner

Fr. Edwin Albers, OFM D. H. Zuniga

Clinton Squires Herman Pottast Edward Carley

Tim Carley Marie Carley Violet Burr Barb Burr

Dodie Blow