Organizations
We invite you to take a look at the many organizations and ministries available at St. Anthony of Padua Parish. There is a contact number for each is you are interested in more information. We also have a number of volunteer opportunities available.
Altar Servers
Contact: Bro. Thom Smith
Phone: (314) 353-7470
Altar servers assist at Masses and special liturgical celebrations. Young men and woman from fourth grade into adulthood are invited to volunteer for this important ministry. After training they will be scheduled with an experienced server who can assist them.
Ministers of the Word (Lectors)
Contact: Mary Ann Schmidt
Phone: (314) 865-0729
Parishioners are given the privilege of proclaiming the scriptures at daily and Sunday Masses.
Special Ministers of the Eucharist
Contact: Bro. Thom Smith
Phone: (314) 353-7470
These special ministers assist the priest to help distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at daily and weekend liturgies. Some ministers bring eucharist to the sick and homebound, thus helping them to feel united with the parish family.
Ushers & Greeters
Contact: Bro. Thom Smith
Phone: (314) 353-7470
Ushers and greeters assist at Mass by helping participants to find a seat, assist the elderly or someone who is ill, by taking up the collection and greeting all who enter the church. Men, women, families and young adults are invited to volunteer for this important ministry.
Music Ministry
Contact: Kurt Larsen
Phone: (314) 667-5209
These men and women help to enhance Sunday or special Liturgies by sharing the gift of voice or playing an instrument. Those who sing can volunteer to cantor or sing in the choir.
Liturgy, Art & Environment Commission
Contact: Linda Kohne
Phone: (314) 752-1790
Oversees the various ministries which provide the parish with opportunities for good worship. The committee also coordinates decorating of the Church for Christmas, Easter and other seasons.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Contact: Sharon Nolte
Phone: (314) 351-8423
Volunteers help to make the scripture readings relevant to the lives and experiences of young children ages 3-8 by using scripture, songs and art. This takes place at the 10AM Liturgy every Sunday.
High School Youth Group
Contact: Larry Nolte
Phone: (314) 351-8423
Through this ministry we hope to invite all high school students of the Parish to participate in their faith through education, social activities, volunteer and service opportunities and prayer. The group meets on Sunday evening twice a month. They also travel to Washington, DC every January to participate in the Pro-Life March and to Springfield, Missouri to take part in the Summer Youth Rally sponsored by Franciscan University of Steubenville in July.
Hospitality Group
Contact: Beverly Ruzicka
Phone: (314) 752-1698
Oversees the special community building events in the parish. They offer "coffee & donuts" hospitality the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month after the 7:30 & 10 AM Sunday Masses.
Adult Spiritual Development
Contact: Bro. Thom Smith
Phone: (314) 353-7470
Develops formal and informal programs to foster spiritual education and growth for adults and families; including RCIA, Scripture Study, Days of Recollection and lectures on pertinent topics.
Family Life Commission
Contact: Val Kovac
Phone: (314) 771-7434
Oversees programs designed for the health and growth of family life in the parish as well as Pro-Life activities.
Outreach Commission
Contact: Barb Salmo, RN
Phone: (314) 655-0554
Provides support, encouragement and services to the sick, elderly, homebound and their caregivers.
Metropolitan Congregations United
Contact: Sandra Moushay
Phone: (314) 952-7953
This group, formerly known as C-4, promotes social justice through education and action. It encourages examination of public policy through the lens of Gospel values. A regional organization of faith communities who have joined together to address issues of neighborhood stabilization, economic development and quality of life for all.
Wednesday Club
Contact: Lu Arnold
Phone: (314) 353-3725
Promotes social act ivies for senior citizens. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 11:30 AM in the Parish Hall (directly across from the Church).
Legion of Mary
Contact: Francine Guldner
Phone: (314) 353-1330
Meets Saturday 9:00 AM in the Friary for rosary and reflection.
Martha's Friends
Contact: Jean Koenig
Phone: (314) 766-5668
Provides luncheons after funerals.
Parish Social Committee
Contact: Jeanine Tiemann
Phone: (314) 795-7227
Contact: John Eirvan
Phone: (314) 352-6284
Plans yearly and seasonal social events, including the Lenten Meals, for the Parish Family.
Secular Franciscans
Contact: Ginny Gregali, SFO
Phone: (636) 464-2216
An Order within the Catholic Church and Franciscan Family. They were founded in the 13th century by Francis of Assisi. They strive to live the gospel and pattern their life after Jesus Christ in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi.
St. Vincent de Paul
Contact: Jerry Forchee
Phone: 353-7470
The St. Anthony chapter of this worldwide Catholic service organization offers utility assistance to parishioners and people of the neighborhood Wednesday's 7PM. They are also responsible for assisting many local and parish groups.
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Anthony Food Pantry
Contact: Sr. Sharon King, CPPS
Phone: (314) 352-1460
Provides food and clothing for the neighborhood needy.
Franciscan Connection
Contacts: Bro. Doug Collins, OFM & Bro. Donald Lachowicz
Phone: (314) 773-8485
Provides emergency utility aid and home repairs.