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 Fall Festival

We will have our wonderful parish Fall Festival coming October 11 after the noon Mass. Mark the calendar to try to beat Fr. Patrick at several games. This year you will be assigned to one of two teams (Sr. Catherine’s Team, or Fr. Patrick’s Team) and try hard to win each game you enter so one or the other wins. If Sr. Catherine wins Fr. Patrick will be sad at ALL MASSES, do you understand? Please come and compete in games from simple board games to harrowing adult tricycle races.
Sign up sheets are in the lobby.

 Walk For the Homeless

The annual Walk for the Homeless will be on Sunday, Oct. 18th. With your help we can make this a movement that Greenville can be proud of. The proceeds from the Walk directly support our day shelter, Place of Hope. In fact, this walk accounts fosr half of the shelter’s operating budget. So get your shoes on and join us in making this an extraordinary event.

 Prison Ministry Workshop

St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Greenville, SC will host the Piedmont Deanery Prison Ministry Workshop by the Diocesan Office of Jails and Prisons on July 25, 2009 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.  All parishioners interested in becoming Parish Prison Ministers (no commitment required) should attend this workshop along with those who are experienced who can share their ministry with those attending. (Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speakers encouraged to attend.  Lunch will be provided so registration is required. To register go to www.supportcatholiccharities.org and click on the prison ministry site.

St. Anthony's Affordable Housing Initiative - Volunteers are needed to help restore 2 houses across from the church on Gower Street and one near the Gallivan Center on Douthit Street. Work times are every Saturday from 8 am - 4 pm.  No construction experience necessary. Sign up sheets are in the lobby. For more information, contact Judy Romano at 292-8916. Top ▲

The Knights of Peter Claver, October 24, 2009:

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of St. Anthony, will host an Initiation and Workshop for Zone V on Saturday, October 24, 2009. New members for the Knights and Ladies will be initiated into the organization. For more info. and applications, contact Paul Latimore 299-0847 and Anna Byrd 370-1733.

Lenten Rice Bowl Campaign-Begins Sunday, February 22: Lent provides an opportunity for prayer, fasting and giving to help others.  Please pick up a Rice Bowl and collect your change for Catholic Relief Services.   Sponsored by St. Anthony's Women's Council. 

Forty Days for Life - Begins Wednesday, February 25:  Join with Christians around Greenville to pray and fast for an end to abortion.  For more information, visit www.40daysforlife.com/greenville  or call Doug and Maura Maness at 356-0166.

International Bridge - June 28 @ 2:30 pm:  An afternoon of fun and fellowship sponsored by the Women's Council.  Cost is $5.

                          Parish Lenten Activities

• Life of St. Francis class - Wednesdays @ 6 pm

• Adoration of the Eucharist - Saturdays, 11 am - 2 pm

• Stations of the  Cross - Fridays @ 7 pm

• Fish Fry Dinners - Fridays @ 5:30 pm

•  Breast Cancer Awareness - March 22

• Parish Mission - March 30 - April 1

• Way of the Cross and Reconciliation - April 2

Return to the Green Festival - March 8, 1 - 6m, Falls Park: This annual festival of all things Irish is sponsored by the Irish Cara Club of Greenville.  Music, step dancing, children's activities, food and refreshments.  No entry fee.

Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults - Continues Mondays @ 7 pm: This program is for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.  Sponsors Training - October 13 @ 7 pm in the social hall. For more information, please contact Fr. Pat @ friarpriest@gmail.com or Ann McCord at 483-6617.

Second Time Around Grandparents Support Group - Continues Mondays:  Catholic Charities, St. Anthony's School and Carolina Family Services are sponsoring this free support group for grandparents raising grandchildren.  Volunteers are needed to provide snacks and childcare. For more information, contact Kathy Russ @ 242-2233, x207.

Love at Work Video: The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province have released a new video about their work. To view it online, click here:

• Ushers, Lectors, Singers and Eucharistic Ministers- Needed at all Masses.  For more  information, contact Mary Corner @233-7717 x216 or Mary5265@gmail.com
 
• Church Cleaners-The parish "swiffer team" meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 8am to clean the church.  To join them, call John Ellen Adams @ 246-6680.
 
• Parish Office Volunteers - Volunteers are needed to answer the door and update the parish database. Contact Mary Corner @233-7717 x216, if you can help.
  
• Office Volunteers for Catholic Charities.  Phones, mailings, data entry, etc. Contact Mary Ann Turner @ 242-2233, extension 210.
  
• Trained Eucharistic Ministers for St. Francis Downtown and Eastside locations.  Contact Karen Riley @ 255-1230

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Disaster Preparedness:  Catholic Charities, in cooperation with the Diocese of Charleston, is working to prepare the Catholic community for both natural and human-caused disasters.  If you'd like to be part of a parish team to help with this work, please contact the Catholic Charities office at 242-2233.

Office volunteers: The Catholic Charities office needs volunteer help during all regular business hours. Contact Mary Ann Turner at 242-2233 x 210  for more information.

ESL Instructors:  Catholic Charities needs ESL teachers for classes on T/Th from 10 - 11:30 am and 7 - 8:30 pm.  Call 242-2233, ext. 204 for information.

Reading/Fellowship Program:  This program will match surrogate "grandparents" with K5 students for a year long reading/fellowship program.  For information, contact Kathy Russ @ 242-2233, ext. 207

Senior Companions: Provides support and friendship for seniors aged 60 years or older. Call Stacey Lazurek at the Catholic Charities office (242-2233, ext. 207) if you're interested in having a companion or serving as a companion.  

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