Advent Retreat
Msgr. Kruse will offer an Advent Retreat. This retreat will include spiritual talks, Adoration, private prayer and more.
Coffee & Rosary
The next Coffee & Rosary will be Tues. Dec. 16 at 9:15 in the Parish Hall. Everyone is invited to participate. Light Refreshments will be served.
Faith Formation Family Night
Faith Formation Family Night OCIA at 5:00 - Bible Study at 6:00
St. Anthony’s Christmas Party
The special events committee is planning our annual Christmas party for Sat. Dec. 13 following 5pm mass.
There will be soup and sandwiches and cookies to decorate along with many other activities and a raffle.
Fourth Sunday of Advent - Decorate Church for Christmas
Thank you to the Youth Group for helping decorate our church
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation, No Adoration
Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting will be Jan. 8, 2026. The three new members will be introduced.
Faith Formation, OCIA and Bible Study
Happy New Year, Faith Formation and OCIA start at 5:00, Bible Study at 6:00
Third Sunday of Advent
9:00 Mass
11:00 Spanish Mass
1-6 pm Holy Family Church Advent Retreat
Las Mananitas Songs, Rosary, Light Breakfast
Las Mananitas Songs, Rosary, Light Breakfast in Parish Hall
Faith Formation, OCIA and Bible Study
Faith Formation and OCIA starts at 5:00 Bible Study starts at 6:00 both are in the Parish Hall
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be Thurs. Dec. at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Future meetings to be scheduled.
Beef Tamale Sale!
Don’t miss the Beef Tamale Sale on Sunday at the Parish Hall from 10 am-1:00 PM. Please join us to help support Father Ignatius. All proceeds will assist Father Ignatius with Attorney Fees to help extend his Visa.This will allow him to continue serving our parish and with his health care.
‘Freedom Years’ Senior Parish Member Luncheon
The Freedom Years Luncheon will be on Sat. Nov. 15 at 11:30 am at the Mottsett Center. This is a free luncheon for our senior Parish members of St. Paul, St. Mary, St. Anthony and Holy Family parishes. It is a wonderful time to enjoy lunch, entertainment and each other’s company. Please make your reservation with Meg(217-260-3961) or Terri(217-304-1475) by Friday, Nov. 7th
Pasta Dinner
The First Presbyterian Church Pasta Dinner is Friday Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 7:30. They are serving Pasta, Salad, Bread, Drink, & Dessert. Dine in or carry out. Delivery in town by reservation. Adults $12.00 and Children 3-8 $6.00.
Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be Thurs. Nov. 6 at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Next meeting Dec. 4.
CCD Youth and Adult Bible
The CCD youth and the adult bible will meet at 5 pm on Wed. Nov 5. The OCIA meets at 6:15 pm.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
Fall Vendor & Craft Fair
The Vendor Fair will be on Sat. Nov. 1 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you know of a vendor who would like participate have them contact Debbie in the office.
The famous St. Anthony tacos will be available to purchase from 11 am until we run out.
Held in the Parish Hall by our Special Events Committee, this Craft & Vendor Fair continues to be a big hit.
Faith Formation Family Night
This coming Wednesday, October 29 is family night for our Faith Formation families. Please join us for All Saints Day activities and treats! Kids will get extra incentive tickets for parent attendance!
Danville Area Women Connect
The next meeting of Danville Area Women Connect will be at St. Anthony on Oct. 25 from 9am to 11 am. Anyone who has question can contact Linda Nicholls at 217- 260-4599.
This Week’s Announcements
Today we celebrate The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings begin on page 224.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Maria Schieler, Kay Smith, Kathleen Purkhiser, Salvador Mendez Gonzalez, Lovelynn McNew, Nancy Forch, Ernie Saldana, Lupe Martinez, Bill and Cookie Spivey, Jim and Debbie Benjamin, Jim and Kay Brown, and Loretta Alt and all those listed in our weekly parish bulletin.
Each Sunday, we would like for K-8 students participating in Faith Formation classes to sign in when they attend Mass. There is a sheet at the back of the church. Incentives will be given for Mass and Class attendance.
This coming Wednesday, October 29 is family night for our Faith Formation families. Please join us for All Saints Day activities and treats! Kids will get extra incentive tickets for parent attendance!
Don’t miss Saint Anthony’s Vendor Fair and Taco Sales on Saturday, November 1 from 9AM-3PM. Tacos will be sold beginning at 11AM.
On Saturday, November 15, at 11:30, all Danville area Senior Parish Members are invited to a free luncheon at the Motsett Center. Please see the bulletin for reservation information.
To date, ADA donations and pledges are at $4422.24. This is 22% of our $19,787 goal. Thank you to those who have turned in their pledges and donations.
Coffee & Rosary
The next Coffee & Rosary will be Tues. Oct. 21 at 9:15 in the Parish Hall. Everyone is invited to participate. Light refreshments will be served.
Walk for Life
Please join the Women’s Care Clinic for a family friendly fund-raiser supporting their life affirming mission. Walk for Life will be held on Saturday, October 18 at 9 AM at Lincoln Park in Danville.