We, the members of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, a faith-filled family rooted in Jesus Christ, aspire to live out His message of love. We are dedicated to serve both our local and global communities through prayer and action. We are committed to teach and live the Word of God in order to inspire ourselves, our youth and each other, to lead Christian lives. While celebrating the Catholic and Italian traditions of our founders, we welcome all to our forever home.
"Per Sempre Casa"
(Adopted 2004)
The Pastoral Council
- Fr. Tom Bishop
- Vicki Conley
- Teresa Cusma
- Katie Dancy
- Jina DiMarzio
- Angela Furney
- John Guiffre
- Jim Hare
- Linda Heinzer
- Alexa Konowal
- Chris Marchand
- Dan Parcher
- Andy Popa
- Jim Tortora Jr.
- Brandon Wehl
- Celia Wilson
- Mary Ebner
- Jacquelyn Haley
- Karen Hutnick
- Barbara Jordy
- Kenneth King
- Matthew Kozub
- Mark Leghart
- Lawrence Pindel
- Bob Williams
Goal 1
To strengthen and enhance the spirit and growth of our parish family and the dignity of each individual by witnessing Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. (Evangelization and Community)
Objectives:
- To develop a welcome ministry
(new parishoners, home visits, hospitality) - To create and offer Fall & Spring cultural celebreation with our sister parishes.
(multi-ethnic food, prayer services, and traditions) - To offer community enrichment activities.
(intergenerational, neighbors, singles, young married, youth) - To recognize and support ministry to and with youth and young adults.
(develop leadership, youth & young adult groups) - To develop a comprehensive communication network to provide information.
(website, e-mail, newsletter, calendar, interparish and interfaith events)
Goal 2
To deepen our faith family as a worshipping community rooted in the Word of God and the Eucharist (Word & Worship)
Objectives:
- To enhance the spiritual growth of our parish through the development of a Spiritual Life Community
(retreats, pilgrimages, devotions) - To offer spiritual formation opportunites recognizing that growing in faith is a life long process.
(intergenerational faith sharing, small faith communities, greif support group) - To offer community enrichment activities.
(intergenerational, neighbors, singles, young married, youth) - To recognize and support ministry to and with youth and young adults.
(develop leadership, youth & young adult groups) - To develop a comprehensive communication network to provide information.
(website, e-mail, newsletter, calendar, interparish and interfaith events)
Goal 3
To expand and enrich our social ministries of compassion, justice and charity through service to those in need in our neighborhood, community, and worldwide. (Service)
Objectives:
- To provide involvement of parishioners in providing service to others in Jesus' name.
(homebound, elderly, special needs) - To deepen our commitment to the Social Gospel, out reach to the poor.
(neighborhood, Benin, Nicaragua, missions )
Goal 4
To utilize the gifts of each individual, through the shared leadership of clergy and laity. (Stewardship & Leadership)
Objectives:
- To update parish records
(census, pictorial directory for 100th Anniversary) - To create an information resource to identify volunteer and leadership opportunities.
(parish handbook) - To identify and develop lay leadership to walk in collaboration with the pastor.
(leadership training, pastoral council) - To educate the parish about stewardship, the call and commitment to share time, talent, and treasure
(financial reports, volunteer coordinators)