St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church PO Box 299 – 1523 Main Street, Danbury, TX 77534

Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston

Sunday of Divine Mercy — April 3, 2016

Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed: 6:00 pm Tues, Thurs: 9:00 am

Friday: No Mass ***Special Mass: First Friday Mass: 9:00 am With Adoration to follow 9:30 am — 9:30 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00—5:00 pm Or by appointment call 979-922-1240

Devotions in the Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday 9:30 am — 9:30 pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion: Saturdays, at 5:15 pm

Prayer Group: Every Thursday a prayer group meets in the church at 7 pm to say the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet & read the latest message from

Medjugorje. All are invited!

Continuing Christian Education Classes: K to 5th grade: Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 pm 6th to 12th grade: Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Sacrament of Baptism Contact either Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier to make arrangements. Preparation classes are required.

Marriage Preparation Diocesan regulations require that pre-marital preparation must begin at least six months before the tentative marriage date. Contact Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier to make arrangements.

Annulments Contact either Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier.

Communion and Anointing of the Sick Anyone who is ill or who is homebound and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the parish office. Hospital and Nursing Home visits can also be arranged. If you know of someone in the Hospital or Nursing Home and would like Fr. Joseph to visit them, please contact the Parish Office at 979-922-1240.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) or Children (RCIC) Contact Deacon Gerald or Monica Sebesta to make arrangements or for more information.

God Bless Our Military! We pray for their safety & families! God Bless the USA! We pray for Peace throughout the world!

Pastor Fr. Joseph Phiet-The-Nguyen (979)922-1253 (Residence) (713)501-3020 (Mobile) Email: jpnguyen11@yahoo.com

Parish Administrator Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1247 (Office) (979)922-1156 (Residence) Email: deacon.gerald.peltier@gmail.com

Office (979)922-1240 Fax (979)922-8643

Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880 [Our Sunday Visitor]

Secretary Imelda Jez (979)922-1240 st1523@sbcglobal.net

Bookkeeper Jan Saman (979)922-1211 bookkeeper1523@sbcglobal.net

C.R.E. Monica Sebesta (979)922-1241 stanthony-cce@sbcglobal.net

Youth Ministry Daryl Peltier (979)922-8106

Altar Servers Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1156

Bazaar Gwen Fief – Chairperson (979)922-1141 Gene Roberts — Co-Chairperson (979)849-4240

Ladies of St. Anthony’s Bobbye Peltier (979)922-1197 Funeral Dinner

Women of Worship Bobbye Anne Wollam (979)922-1322 Meets 2nd Tuesday of Month, 6:30 pm in the St. Anthony Center.

Legion of Mary Ana Mercado (979)922-1127 Meets on Wednesday, 9:00 am in the CCE Building.

Music Ministry Evelyn Boeker (979)849-4727 Meets every Sunday, 9:00 – 10:00 am in the Church

Pastoral Council Pat Stahl (979)922-8144 Next meeting will be announced. Meeting begin at 6:30 pm.

Finance Council Emil Prihoda, Chair (979)583-6771 Meets on the 1st Thursday, every Three Months.

Liturgy Committee Marianne Vrazel (979)922-1413

Cemetery Committee Anne Starr (979)922-8562

Pro Life Coordinator Peggy Keillor (979)922-1248

Disaster Committee Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1247

Samaritan Ministry (Parish Office) (979)922-1240

V.I.P. (Senior Ministry) Francis & Betty Fief (979)922-1496 Meets last Thursday of month, 10:00 am in the St Anthony Center.

Knights of Columbus Robert Fief, Grand Knight (979)922-1629 Albert Priselac, Deputy Grand Knight (281)733-7963 Meets every third Tuesday, 7:00 pm in the St Anthony Center.

Look for St Anthony’s on: www.saopdtx.org / Facebook

Mass Times for Travel: masstimes.org

Message from the desk of the Pastor

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings during this Easter Season! It seems that even nature is rejoicing in new life and beauty.

Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday. We are to bear a faithful witness to the Gospel by the example of our lives.

The first reading tells of the Apostles working many signs and wonders among the people in Jerusalem. The second reading tells of the per-sonal price John the Apostle paid for preaching the Gospel message. In the Gospel, Jesus invites Thomas to put his finger in his hand and his side so Thomas may believe he has truly risen.

It is easy to make the mistake that believing was easier for those who saw Jesus than it is for us. The Gospels show that there were many people who saw Jesus and yet didn’t come to have faith in him. Seeing is not necessarily believing. The act of faith involves a decision to be-lieve.

During life, faith is an on-going struggle and there are moments of crisis when our minds are darkened and our vision of God is blurred by clouds of doubt. There is nothing comfortable about believing as it challenges us to change our lives as a result of our encounter with Jesus. The risen Christ is present in our midst as much as he was with the early Christians and we are called to live our lives in his name. It is through believing that we enter into a relationship with Christ and enjoy the new life which he offers us.

Having overcome his crisis of faith, Thomas went on to bear courageous witness to Jesus, and became one of the greatest missionaries of the early Church. According to tradition, he brought the Gospel to Persia, Syria and India, where he was martyred. Thomas was the first of the Apostles to die for the faith.

Like the Apostles, as believers, each of us has the obligation and solemn duty to share the good news of salvation and that Christ is alive in our midst.

Do you know someone who needs to hear about Jesus Christ? If you do, without hesitation or delay, go and tell them so they might come to know the joy we have found in Jesus. May God bless you.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Joseph

Bazaar News: Raffle Tickets are available for pick up in the back of the church. If you need tickets or want more, contact Ella Marie [922-1524] or come by the Church Office.

Raffle Ticket Sponsors: Thank you to all who donated towards the Raffle Ticket Prizes. If you have not given Ella Marie your dona-tion towards the tickets, please do so, as soon as possible. Donations can be given to Ella Marie or dropped off at the Church Office. If you have any questions please contact Ella Marie Filipp at 922-1524.

Live Auction/Silent Auction: Please start looking for that special item or items for the Auction when you are out and about.

Spin Mart: When your doing your Spring Cleaning, don’t forget to put those slightly used and in good shape items or new items to the side for this booth. The items can be brought by the Church Office.

Drop in the Bucket Booth: If you wish to sponsor a table, please notify the church office. If you have a Theme for a table and would like to be part of this booth or just want more infor-mation, contact the Church Office. So far we have the “Prayer Table” by the Staff, “Pro Life Baby Table” by Peggy Keillor and Catholic Daughters, “Men’s Table” by the Knights of Co-lumbus.

Children’s Games: Donations can be made to this booth.

Take Out Food Line: Carol Peltier is needing extra help in this department. If you would like to volunteer and be a part of the day, please contact Carol.

Thanks again in advance for all your help and donations. If you have any questions, ideas or for additional information please call Gwen Fief at (979)922-1141 or (979)583-8095 or Gene Roberts at (979)849-4240 or (979)236-2453.

Donation Envelopes are in the back of the Church for the Bazaar.

The next Meat Donation Collection will be the weekend of April 9th / 10th.

Next Bazaar Meeting will be Sunday, April 10th — 2pm.

Come to me, all who are weary and bur-dened, and I will give you rest. Take my

yoke upon you and learn from me, For, I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For, my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 When you get so caught up in your life, you don't know who to turn to especially when you have a lot of burdens on your chest. God wants us to come to him when we feel that way. You have to learn to let go of your struggles and let God catch you.

Let God hold you and rest in his love. Don't think that God won't catch you when you fall because he will. God will be your home. When you get a chance, listen to this song called “Make Your Home in Me” by Ben Walther. ~~Kylie

Kylie’s Corner

April 13th: First Holy Communion Day of Reflection, 4pm, CCE, Rm 3—Parents included!

April 17th: First Communion, 10:30 am Mass

April 27th: Last Day/May Crowning

CCE SCHEDULE:

2016 SENIOR SUPPER: The Women of Worship are hosting a Supper with Fun Activities for the 2016 Gradu-ating Seniors Sunday, April 10th, at 6:00 pm in the St. Anthony Center. All graduating seniors are invited. Come and enjoy the fun!!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Join us on Sunday, April 24 for National Blue Sunday Day of Prayer for Child Abuse Prevention! This Blue Sunday Day of Prayer is an initiative for all faith communities to come together during their service to pray for victims of child abuse and those who rescue them. Our local par-ishes have been invited to unite in prayer and mission. You can learn more about this effort at http://www.bluesunday.org

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is half my life. The other half consists in loving Jesus and winning souls for him. -St. Mary Hermina of Jesus

The Bible Study Group will be meeting at the SAC Monday, April 4th at 6:40 pm.

For more Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Order!

[Please keep in your prayers:]

Sr. Evelyn Korenek, Sr. Anna Marie Vrazel, Fr. William Kelly, Fr. Bill Oliver, Fr. Carl Tenhundfeld

For Our Young Adults Attending College!

For all the Babies & Children in the Hospitals and for their parents!

For All Mom’s To Be & Their Unborn Babies!

For women considering Abortion, that their hearts be open to life!

Our Men & Women in the Military!

For Those Who Are Quick to Judge!

For those in the Nursing Home, the Homebound , Orphanages and the Hospitalized and the Homeless!

We pray for all The Poor Souls in Purgatory —

May their Souls rest in peace!

God Bless the Farmer — Pray for their needs

For those with Idle minds—the Devil’s Workshop

Angie Lostracco Laura Linkenhoker Tracy Linscombe Nancy Clinton Luke Henrietta McAdams Bea Mercado Robert Mercado, Jr Allison Miller Arthur Miller Suzanne Lesch-Nelsen Peggy Novak Brian & Drew Nolen Johnny Olsovsky, Jr Pauline Olsovsky Brandy Opperud Christie Orr Evelyn Peltier Jennifer Peltier Ralph Peliter * Lucy Pierce Nobbie Popp Henrietta Prihoda * Jane Rathbun Isabelle Reedy Betty Jo Ritz Antonio Rodriguez

Meghan Ewald Keith Filipp Loretta Filipp Stephanie Garcia and baby Dezalynn Jayde Veronica Gardner Jacko Garrett Judy Griffith * Christine Herbst Rose Irwin Mike Jaremko Libby Jez Margaret Johnson Molly Judge Elsie Kadera Mary & Clarence Kinnett Joyce Korenek Leonard Korenek Michael Korenek Teri Korenek Keith Kundel Amanda Larson Jamie Larson Mary F. LeCompte Thomas Lewis

Emma Aaron Elena Achille Tommaso Achille Miguel Aguila Peggy Albert Shirley Ames Mary Ann Clawson-Albritton Russell Ashchenbeck Kyle Atkins Rusty Atkinson Hannelore Bayerl Jeremy Bazar Connie Bowers Vikki Buckheit Kayla Cadenhead Dixie Atkinson Chatham Jim Clawson Linda Coursey Dick Curran Mike Daugherty Charles & Joyce Dixon Linda Dodson Phillip Douglas Tennie Fief

Redonna Rombs James Russek Victor Schaatt Tiffany Tigner Schlensker Charles & Mildred Scott Dan Scott Stephen Scott Christopher Shepherd Kathy Shores Elsie Shuman Bill Siegel Georgia Schaatt Smith Sarabeth Strother Brenda Kay Townsend Nancy Veselka Bob Vinklarek Edwin Vrazel Jeanette Vrazel Patrick Vrazel Emma Lee Wafford Bill Walcik Joni Warner Kay Webb * Zane Wendel Charles Zieber

The Knights of Columbus would like to express their appreciation to the St. Anthony and Danbury community for their sup-port during our annual

Lenten Fish Fry season. Your donations will help us support future seminarians and clergy as well as fund our scholarships that we award every year.

Special thanks to all who helped supply the meal with delicious desserts. We had such a great variety and all the proceeds will help fund our new seminarian this year. Cecilia Bernshausen your help in coor-dinating is most appreciated.

Bible Word Search: Amen, Angels, Blood, Earth, Elders, Fell, Glory, God, Heard, Heaven, Honor, Kingdom, Lamb, Living, Nation, People, Power, Praise, Priests, Reign, Sang, Scroll, Seals, Serve, Slain, Throne, Times, Tribe, Voice, Wealth, Wisdom, Worthy, Thousand, Purchased, Creatures, Language, Strength, Worshiped, Sing-ing [left over letters spell words]

Knights of Columbus

Scholarships are available in

the back of the church or church office for Gradu-ating Seniors. Scholar-ship’s will be presented

at the unscheduled Senior Mass. Deadline is last Wednesday of April

[4/27/16].

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Come join us 3:00 to 4:00 pm this Sunday, April 3rd as we celebrate the tre-mendous gift of Divine Mercy from our Lord Je-sus Christ. Pope St. John Paul II designated the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. In thankfulness for this won-derful gift of Mercy we will have one hour of Eu-charist Adoration, pray the Divine Mercy Chap-

let, the Rosary and have quiet time to medi-tate. Praise God for St. Faustina for being such a faithful witness for the world, giving us the message of His Divine Mercy. To receive a Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday we must go to confession within a week before, or after, the Sunday of Divine Mercy, attend Mass, receive Holy Communion, give reverence to His Divine Mercy, and do at least one Act of Mercy.

Jesus told St. Faustina, Jesus desires Divine Mercy to be celebrated and reverenced throughout the world. Jesus is Merciful and He desires that we be channels of His Mercy.

Any questions call Cecilia at 922-8783.

Pro Life Corner: “M.I.A. [missing in abor-tion] P.O.W. [person or waste?]” Planned Parenthood now sells the body parts of the babies they have abort-

ed. They have outdone the Nazi’s.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School

Instilling Knowledge, Inspiring Faith AN EVENING AT HAAK VINEYARDS AND WINERY

Join us on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 6pm-10pm at Haak Vineyards and Winery, 6310 Ave T, Santa Fe, TX 77510. Enjoy a variety of Haak wines and enjoy a meal prepared by their Executive Chef. For your convenience, charter buses will transport you to and from this event. Buses will leave OLQP at 5pm sharp and return by 11:15 pm. A highlight of the evening will be an exciting Live Auction and Music. If you would like more information contact Kim Wilson [kwilson@olqpschool.org] or contact the front desk at (979)265-3909.

Tickets are $100.00 each and my be purchased online via Paypal or by mailing or delivering a check made payable to Our Lady Queen of Peace to our school office at 1600 Highway 2004, Richwood, TX 77531. Reg-ister Now!

We are called to be a resurrection people and reflect God’s love and mercy in our own lives and relationships with others. Let your mar-riage sacrament truly reflect God’s love and mercy; sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-ends on April 15-17, or April 29-May 1, 2016. Register early to re-serve a spot. Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 for more

information, or go online to houstonme.org. Please remember the sick & their families in your daily prayers

D T I M E S T G L O R Y H L R

O A E W O R T H Y P H T R A E

G N C P I T O S R L G T W L I

W G R B U N E A E N L O H L G

I E E E O R I L E I R E M O N

S L A R G S C R P S R O F R O

D S T L E N T H H O D P N C I

O R U I T S I I A G E E G S T

M D R A E H P V N S V P N A A

S R E D L E G I I A E H I N N

S T S E D O K V E L U D G G I

S E N O R H T H O U S A N D A

E G A U G N A L R I E J I O L

D O O L B R E W O P C I S C S

L A M B S S E R V E N E M A E

SENIORS: Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship forms are now available. Email your re-quest to orlik.linnet@gmail.com. The deadline to return completed forms is May 16, 2016.

Thank you,

Linnet Orlik CDA Scholarship Chairman

Danbury Little League Baseball Fundraiser: This Sunday, April 3rd — In the Park!

Those Special Dates to Remember:

April 2/3 St. John the Baptist, Alvin, selling Raffle Tickets after all Masses 3 Divine Mercy Sunday, Holy Hour 3-4pm 4 The Annunciation of the Lord 4 Bible Study, 6:40 pm — SAC 6 Legion of Mary, 9am, CCE Building, Rm 1 6 CCE Classes — Afternoon and Night Time 9/10 Bazaar Meat Donation Collection 10 Bazaar Meeting, 2:00 pm, CCE Building 10 Graduating Senior Supper, 6:30 pm, St. Anthony Center 13 Legion of Mary, 9am, CCE Building, Rm 1 13 CCE Classes — Afternoon and Night Time 13 First Holy Communion Day of Reflection, 4pm 17 First Communion, 10:30 am Mass 20 Legion of Mary, 9am, CCE Building, Rm 1 20 CCE Classes — Afternoon and Night Time 23/24 Home Missions Diocese Collection

April Church Cleaners:

Ann Geissen Family

Thank you to all our Church Cleaners and Their Families.

DANBURY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS District: 59

Council 9817 Fellowship Sunday every 3rd Sunday of the month. KC’s will supply Kolaches & drinks-9:15-10:15 am

Next Fellowship Sunday — April 17, 2016

Next meeting April 19, 2015

Please Pray for Priests

Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5) May your priest have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priest be holy, filled with the fire of your love seek-ing nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen.

St. John Vianney, pray for us.

Scripture Readings For The Week:

Monday Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15 Wed Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21 Thurs Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36 Friday Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 Sunday Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Rev 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14

Saint Michael the Archangel

St Michael the Archangel, de-

fend us in battle; be our defense

against the wickedness and

snares of the Devil. May God

rebuke him, we humbly pray and

do thou, O prince of the heaven-

ly host, by the power of God,

thrust into Hell Satan and all the

other evil spirits who prowl

about the world seeking the ruin

of souls. Amen.

Legion of Mary meets Wednesday morning, 9:00 am, CCE Building, Rm 1. They are always looking for new members. If you want more information contact Cecilia Bernshausen, 979-922-8783.

Saturday, April 9th—5:30 pm Lector: Pat Vrazel E.M.: Pat & Louis Vrazel Altar Servers: Gunnar Lander, Alicia Filipp

Sunday, April 10th —Sunday — 8:00 am Lector: Cynthia Wendel E.M.: Cynthia Wendel, Randie Saman Altar Server: Jerome Geissen, Leslie & Brian Vrazel

—Sunday -- 10:30 am Lector: Connie Barker E.M.: Daryl & Carol Peltier Altar Servers: Jacob & John Spillars

First Friday Schedule: May 6, 2016 9:00 am Mass

Adoration [9:30 am to 9:30 pm] Please sign up for adoration so someone

can be there for each hour. Healing is attending daily Mass, Adoration

and Confession!!!

If you cannot make your hour, please contact Cecilia Bernshausen at 922-8783 or contact someone to fill in for you. First Friday adoration will be for Vocations, St. Anthony’s Parish and your own special intentions.

Collection Totals for: March 26th / 27th, 2016

Parish Weekly Sunday Collection $6,083.00 Additional On-Line Giving Donations $85.00 Children’s Part $40.00 Diocese Good Friday Collection $816.00

Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880 Thank you for your generous donations.

2016 DSF Summary Report for St Anthony’s Church: Parish Goal: $24,880.00 Total Amount Paid: $11,308.25 Total Amount Pledged: $15,032.00 Total Number of Participants: 63

MASS Intentions:

Monday, April 4th 6:00 pm † Mary Olshovsky

Tuesday, April 5th 9:00 am † David Baldwin —Birthday Remembrance Blessing

Wednesday, April 6th 6:00 pm † Mary Clawson

Thursday, April 7th 9:00 am † Julia Geissen —Birthday Remembrance Blessing

Friday, April 8th No Mass

Saturday, April 9th 5:30 pm † Nancy Garrett & Healing of Jacko Sunday, April 10th 8:00 am † JD Izard 10:30 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s

Taco Breakfast will be this Sunday, April 24, 2016 after the 8 & 10:30 am masses. Taco’s —$1.50 each.

The Women of Worship Schedule:

The Ladies will meet on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 6:30 pm for their next meeting.

All ladies are encouraged and welcome to attend meetings and events on the Second Tuesday of each Month. Invite a friend.

The Flowers front of the Altar, Blessed Mother, Sacred

Heart, St Joseph, or St Anthony are in …..

Honor / Memory of……………

Donated by………..

If you would like to have the flowers in Honor of

or Memory of, please contact the church office. Thank You!!

Unfailing Prayer to

St. Anthony

Feast Day: June 13th

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

For The

Special

Intention

Of

The Bernshausen Family

250 Households

The Sanctuary Lamp is Burning ….