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Opportunities and Events
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Ongoing Opportunities
Bereavement Team
The Bereavement Team offers support in time of a death assisting in all phases brought on by the loss of a loved one. This could include planning funeral services, being present during services and following up with those in grief. The Bereavement Team is committed to making sure those not able to attend Mass receive Holy Communion; provide care and contact to our sick and shut-in; arranging for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick upon request and sponsoring an annual Anointing Service in church. The Bereavement Team partners with our Regional Parishes of St. John Vianney, St. Margaret of Cortona and St. Cecilia to combine, assist and participate in various services. We care by doing, and in doing we care.
Bread Fund
The Bread Fund is an account maintained to assist people with special needs beyond the resources of MEAC (Madisonville Education and Assistance Center), such as utilities, rent or house payment, food certificates and often the filing fee for court costs in a custody case.
Community Building Team
This committee initiates parish activities which create opportunities for parishioners to gather and interact with each other for entertainment and service to others.
Ecumenical Effort
The Parish works to be actively involved in exploring opportunities to interact with church members of other faiths in the Madisonville community and with the Catholic churches in the St. Francis de Sales Deanery and in particular, the churches in our region (St. John Vianney, St. Margaret of Cortona and St. Cecilia).
Health Ministry Committee
The Health Ministry Committee was formed in the spring of 2006, replacing the Health and Wellness Committee which functioned at St. Anthony's for a number of years. The goals of the committee are to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well being, and provide health information to the parishioners of St. Anthony's.
Madison Villa
In the late 1960's four church congregations in Madisonville saw a need for housing for low-income elderly and low-income people with disabilities. Thus in 1971 the first housing complex in the Madisonville area specifically for these individuals was constructed. The four churches remain active in the Madison Villa operation and mission, collectively contributing 12 board members to the 16-member board. Each of the pastors also serves on the board. For more information click here to go to Madison Villa's website on SeniorsGuideOnline.
MEAC
Madisonville Education and AssistanceCenter was created to provide vital assistance mainly in the Madisonville area (zip code 45227) so that the residents in need become self-sufficient - one household at a time. MEAC is located in Eastminster Presbyterian Church at the corner of Roe and Erie Streets, in the Church's lower area. For more information, contact Ms. Dorcas Jackson at (513) 271-5501 or meac.dorcas@fuse.net or click here.
Network of Care
St. Anthony Parish provides a Caring Community for sick and shut-ins.
* Each minister has designated parishioners to contact regularly.
* Home Visits
* Hospital Visits
* Escort people to doctor and hospital appointments.
* Provide resource of Agencies and Outreach Services.
The Network of Care also includes the Bereavement Team (see above).
Outreach to Alienated
This group provides contact and communication to those alienated from the church community for whatever reason. Goals for this group are still in process.
Contact: Sallie Coaston at (513) 271-7431
Saint's Café
The Saint's Café was opened in the Rectory in September 2006. It is a place for folks to go between the two Sunday Masses. We have coffee, juice and light snacks and encourage people to come in to catch up with other parishioners, read the newspaper, or pray. Just stop in...no reservations needed.
St. Anthony's Book Club
This group of parishioners meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul's LutheranVillage on Madison Road. Each member takes a turn selecting a book and then leading the discussion. Discussions include background on the author and questions to stimulate dialogue.
United By Adoption (UBA)
UBA is a faith-based support group for all those touched by adoption.
* Provides emotional and spiritual support and encouragement to adults touched by adoption: adoptees, birthparents, adoptive and foster parents.
* Seeks to be a visible witness in the church community.
* Offers positive information and guidance for those seeking to add a child to their family, those facing an untimely pregnancy, and adult adoptees wishing support.
* Offers a variety of family activities aimed at encouraging socialization among adoptees and their families.
* Open to all faiths.
Meets on the first Monday of the months January through May and October through December from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the ParishCenter. Other events sponsored by UBA include a Family Bowling Party in March and Summer Family Cookouts in June, July and August.
Contact: Laura or Steve Curran at slcurran@fuse.net or call the ParishCenter at (513) 271-0920.
Annual Events
PMAAC Revival
(Parishes Ministering in African American Communities) The PMAAC Revival is a worship experience coming out of the tradition and spirituality of the African American community and is intended for all persons regardless of faith orientation, ethnic origin or cultural background. PMAAC Parishes share the planning and hosting of this annual event. Click here for more information.
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
This concert is the highlight of St. Anthony's Black History Month Celebration. Sweet, Sweet Spirit was started about 16 years ago by a long standing parishioner, Juanita Jefferies, who had a vision for a celebration with our neighboring churches. The program has included choirs, poets, storytellers and dancers. It has grown into a much appreciated community event that is free to the public. Each year the Multi-Cultural Committee (which sponsors the program) picks an organization that helps the unfortunate and donates the proceeds of the offering. Over the past years support has be given to the MLK Coalition, City Gospel Mission, MEAC (Madisonville Education and AssistanceCenter). Sweet, Sweet Spirit not only entertains but also gives back to the community.
Swim Party
Our Annual Parish Pool Party is held at the MadisonvilleRecreationCenter. This event is organized by the Community Building Team and is open to Parish members and their family and friends. It really is a fun, casual event that allows folks to chat, play, swim and meet new people. We give out raffle tickets to win gift certificates to various restaurants and retail stores. This is an event that we intend to continue each summer.
Taste of African American Culture
The Taste is a community-wide event during which members of Madisonville church communities gather for food, fellowship, food, music, food, dance, food and discussions on topics of interest to the communities. This event is currently on hold.