SAINT ANTHONY. C A T H O L I C C H U R C H A N D S C H O O L 901 NE 2nd Street / Fort Lauderdale, Florida February 19, 2017

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1 SAINT ANTHONY C A T H O L I C C H U R C H A N D S C H O O L 901 NE 2nd Street / Fort Lauderdale, Florida Pastor Reverend Michael Grady Parochial Vicar Reverend Attila Frohlich Monday thru Friday Masses 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Mission Statement: Our mission at Saint Anthony Parish is to bring the WORD to life. Vision Statement: Saint Anthony Catholic Parish seeks to create an engaged community by serving all on their spiritual journey to Christ through Worship, Service and Fellowship, leading to a vibrant community today and for generations to come. February 19, 2017 Saturday Masses 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Confessions Saturday 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:30 to 11:50 a.m. BAPTISMS: Arrangements are made one month in advance. MARRIAGES: Please make marriage arrangements six months in advance by contacting the Parish Secretary at RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Classes are held on Sunday morning 10:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the school. For more information contact Patricia Solenski, D.R.E., at. Office Hours: Monday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. stanthony@bellsouth.net Office Number: Fax Number:

2 Page 2 February 19, 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS AT SAINT ANTHONY PARISH ST. ANTHONY'S MARDI GRAS BBQ!!! To kick off the Lenten Season, the Pastoral Council, the Young Adult Ministry, the Women's Guild and the Knights of Columbus have come together to host a MARDI GRAS BBQ. Come and enjoy a fun time with your friends from the St. Anthony community while enjoying FREE Beer, Wine, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, side dishes and desserts. Saturday, FEBRUARY 25th, following the 5 pm Mass (5:45 to 8:00pm), in the school courtyard/cafeteria. Pass the WORD around! Parish Ministries Ministry Center Nina Bertke Bible/Faith Sharing Group Fr. Attila Frohlich Bereavement Ministry Nina Bertke Cancer Ministry Rose Young Cenacle Rosary Angie Schaffer Divorce/Single Care Claudette Pagano Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Patricia Solenski Homeless Ministry Stormy Schevis Lector Ministry Debbie Fitzgerald dfitz811@comcast.net Ministry of Mothers Sharing Ministry Music Ministry Adult Choir Michael Bernard Children s Choir Shaun Felger Moylan Respect Life Ministry Coordinators Cheryl and Stephen Bartanowitz Respect Life Office Planned Giving facts: Have you established a will? It is a way of saying, I love you to your family and friends and to prevent uncertainty about how you want your assets distributed. You may also consider a modest gift to support Saint Anthony Parish. For more information on how to leave a legacy, contact Mrs. Sharon Murrah, Development Director at or by s.murrah@stanthonyftl.org. Information about Planned Giving is also available on our Parish website:

3 Page 3 February 19, 2017 Monday, February 20th 6:30 AM +Dec d members of the Buzzatto family requested by Marlyn Black 8:15 AM +Anthony Milici requested by the Mueller Family Tuesday, February 21st 6:30 AM +Ian Alex Collazo requested by Wife-Marlena 8:15 AM Special intention for Linda Malacria requested by Raquel Shurigin Wednesday, February 22nd 6:30 AM +William Wade Pearson, Jr requested by the Meyer Family 8:15 AM Special intention for Lily Fernandez requested by Raquel Shurigin Thursday, February 23rd 6:30 AM +Dec d members of the Smith Family requested by Marlyn Black 8:15 AM +William Benesh requested by Mel Winegarden Friday, February 24th 6:30 AM +Len Stuart requested by the Family 8:15 AM +Fernando Manalac, Sr., MD requested by his Wife Saturday, February 25th 8:15 AM +Christian Owen Medico requested by Bobbie and Roger 5:00 PM +Michael Boruch requested by the Family Sunday, February 26th 7:30 AM +For the parishioners of Saint Anthony parish living and deceased 9:00 AM Special intention for Lady Mary Iwunze requested by her Parents 10:30 AM +David Lacz requested by the Lessieu Family 12:00 PM +Eugene O Neill requested by the Nolan Family 5:30 PM +Sean Simigran requested by Bill and Una Murphy Women's Guild Members There will be a Christ Child Tea Committee "wrap up" meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd in the ministry center from 10:00-noon. All members are encouraged to attend. We would love to hear your input! The Hands, Hooks, Needles and Thread group meets in the parish Ministry Center, 215 NE 10 Ave on the following dates: February: 22, Wednesday-6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - 27, Monday-10:00 a.m. to Noon March: 6, 20 & 27-Monday / 10:00 a.m. to Noon - 22 Wednesday / 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. April: 3 & 10 - Monday / 10:00 a.m. to Noon - 26 Wednesday / 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. May: 1 & 8 - Monday / 10:00 a.m. to Noon - 3 Wednesday / 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You may request your 2016 tax statement by contacting the Parish Office or by stanthony@bellsouth.net.

4 Parish Ministries Substance Abuse Ministry Mike Cobb Sunday Hospitality Patricia Solenski Usher Ministry Patrick Brady High School Youth Group Maria Camp Young Adult Ministry Derek Richard Parish Organizations Knights of Columbus Council #13118 Rupert Tarsey Grand Knight Parish Pastoral Council Jay Pietrafetta, President Women s Guild Cheryl Bartanowitz, President PARISH INFORMATION Page 4 Parish Religious Education Program: There are no PREP sessions today! Classes resume on Sunday, February 26, at 10:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for boys and girls in kindergarten through sacrament preparation. There are groups open for continued faith development and sacrament preparation. All inquiries and concerns may be directed to the PREP Office. It is important that parents are aware of the two year period of preparation for First Eucharist (Holy Communion) and/or Confirmation. The Parish Religious Education Program is eager to join the family in the family's journey in faith! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: The group gathers on Mondays in the clubroom at 7:00 p.m. There is no session on Monday, February 20. The next session will be on Monday, February 27, The adults are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist (Holy Communion) and/or Confirmation at Easter. They have been reflecting and exploring the faith with the desire for the fullness of membership. Please remember them in your prayers. Why Catholic? Sessions Update: This model of adult faith formation provides opportunity those who desire an experience of faith in a small community setting. There is a group open for participants on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on the school campus. There is another group open for participants on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in the ministry center. If you are here now and would like information about these sessions on the sacraments, please contact the religious education office at. Attention Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, and Altar Server Families Please be sure you inform Debbie Fitzgerald (ministry scheduler) your availability as the March, April, and May schedule is being developed! It is important that your schedule is in harmony with the new liturgical schedule. This is only possible if you communicate as soon as possible. Everyone is inspired and appreciative of your service in the ministries! Thank you Parish Staff Administrative Assist. Pauline Favreau ext. 4 Bookkeeper Lynn Behan Maintenance Director Andrew Massagee March 1st Ash Wednesday: Masses are: 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed at each Mass. During Lent we will celebrate a 12:10 p.m. Mass daily Monday thru Friday. March 11th Turn clocks forward one hour at bedtime. April 8th Lenten Reconciliation will be available on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Church. April 13th Holy Thursday April 14th Good Friday April 15th Holy Saturday April 16th Easter Sunday

5 Page 5 SCHOOL NEWS February 19, 2017 SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mrs. Terry Maus, Principal 820 N.E. 3rd St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL Phone: Fax: Admissions Sue Williams Development Office Sharon Lynch Murrah, Director Friends for Education Fr. Michael Grady, Chairman of the Board Michael West, President Home and School Association Kristin Garcia, President Saint Anthony Catholic School has limited spaces available for the school year. We will continue to accept applications for the waitlist or as space permits. Limited space for applicants in grades PK4, K, 1 st, and 2 nd ; all other grades are subject to availability throughout the school year. Please visit the school website or contact the Admissions Office to discuss space availability and the application process. The Saint Anthony Catholic School ITS (International Thespian Society) troupe had a great weekend at the state festival in Orlando. We earned 6 superior ratings and 2 excellent ratings. Our ensemble acting group was awarded Critic's Choice honorable mention and our small group musical received perfect scores from all three judges. Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help our students succeed! This event was the largest of its kind in the world with over 4,000 middle school actors and singers in attendance. There will be no school on Monday, February 20th, in observance of President's Day. ALUMNI NEWS: Looking for Saint Anthony Catholic School alumni! We are celebrating 90 years and want to keep in touch with all of our alum. Please help us update our alumni database. Alum can alumni@stanthonyftl.org or go online to the Saint Anthony website ( to fill out our alumni information form. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Classes are held on Sunday morning 10:15 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. in the school. For more information contact Patricia Solenski, D.R.E., at religioused@stanthonyftl.org RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Patricia Solenski, D.R.E.

6 Necrology Please pray for the following Priests who have died: Page 6 Rev. John Kellegan Rev. Daniel Fagan Rev. James Murphy Rev. Thomas Hanly Rev. Oscar Brantome Rev. Leo Kelly Rev. Frank McCann Rev. Barth DeSimone, OFM Rev. Noah Brunner Rev. Matthew Grehan Rev. Thaddeus Blaszczk Rev. Seamus Ward, SJ Rev. Robert Gargiulo Rev. Edward Konopka Msgr. Robert Yates Rev. Max Sodja Rev. Jorge Sardina SJ Rev. Joseph J. Kershner, Sch.P Prayer Requests Dee Ripple, Fr. Patrick Murnane, Mia Batlle, Marilyn Steele, Stephanie Shaw Leiva, Constance Kirwan, Courtney Dick, Bibi Maderal, Greg Edwards, Mary Roy, Michael Simons, Judy Czop, Joline Rivard, Lynn Szymoniak, Yvonne Benrube, Fern Brisky, John E. Cubit, Ray Napiwocki, Fred Lewis, Mabel Bowie, Mary McGinnis, Colin Saunders, Lillian Campayno, Bruce Connolly, Nancy LeBlanc, Anne Mitchell, Haley Perrone If you have a friend or family member listed above and they are homebound or in a hospital please contact the Parish Office at to inform us of their condition. If you are homebound and would like to receive communion, please contact the parish office and arrangements can be made. Remember in Prayer those serving our Country Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless each of them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. In Jesus name, Amen. Michael G. Mongiardi / Anthony Orsi / Seaman Nicholas Crecco, USN David Galicki / Matthew D. Garbarini / Kyle McAlpin 1st Lt. USAF Taylor Cady / George Pawley / Specialist Frank Brunetta / Paolo Rodriguez / Harrison Barr Capt. J.D. Rulien, USAF / Jonathan Herst / Sean D Viven / Anthony DeLucia, USMC David Ruhren / Michael Parenteau / Zachary Lessner, USA Capt. David F. Sidman, USA / Sgt. Andy James, USMC / JW Conway, Jr. Thomas M. Roy Capt. Daniel Johnson, USA / Capt. Kaleb Harkmer, USM, Zachary Delucia, USMC 1st Lt. Andrew Haas, USN / Private Brent Roborsonk, USAF / Rear Admiral Garland Wright Second Lt. Anna Evert / Master Chief Frank Bartanowitz, USN / Lance Corporal Michael Levin, USMC Zachary DeLucia, USMC / William Milcarsky USA / Lt. Seanan Holland, Chaplain, USMC Private Natalia Gaio, USA / Captain Rudolph McIntyre, IV, USAF 1st Class Petty Officer N Submarines Timothy A. McBeal s