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We are always in need of volunteers! To volunteer contact the coordinator of the particular ministry, group or organization that you are interested in as listed in this website Or Contact the Church Office at (512) 268-5311. If you see a need for a new ministry (i.e., Marriage support group, Parents support group, church grounds committee, singles club, etc.,) contact the Church Office and we will help you get it started. Get involved today! God is calling you! Be a Good Steward
The Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners who serve in a consultative capacity to the pastor on pastoral plans and activities. The Pastoral Council consists of six at-large members selected through a discernment process and three members appointed by the pastor. Members serve as a representative body of the faithful whose focus is on the whole community. Its role is to give counsel, to understand, to reflect carefully and prayerfully, and to seek consensus.
Pastoral Council meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in one of the classrooms. Agendas of the meetings are posted at the entrance of the church. Parishioners are welcomed to speak with the pastoral council during the time on the agenda called Parishioner’s forum. Names and phone numbers of Pastoral Council members are posted in the weekly Church bulletin. Please keep members of the Pastoral Council informed about any parish pastoral issues and concerns.
The Parish Finance Council is a group of parishioners who serve in a consultative capacity to the pastor on financial and administrative matters. Members of the Finance Council are appointed by the pastor. The Finance Council helps the parish fulfill its mission and programs and maintains the physical buildings, through the prudent use of funds. The Finance Council is aware of the parish’s finances, its needs and opportunities. Finance Council members are knowledgeable of the parish, and familiar with simple budgeting and financial review. Reports to the parishioners on the source and use of parish money are given regularly through the preparation of an annual budget. Names and phone numbers of Finance Council members are posted in the weekly Church Bulletin. Please keep members of the Finance Council informed about your parish financial issues and concerns.
The Knights of Columbus is for practical catholic men 18 years and older. They assist the church in many ways, from assisting at mass, to cooking and serving breakfast, to maintaining the church grounds, to cleaning the hall after rentals, and much more. Their primary objective, is fund raising to provide college scholarships to graduating high school seniors. See their website for more details at http://KyleKC.com.
This organization is for young men aged 10 to 18, who will follow closely in the steps of the Knights of Columbus. The Squires provide opportunity to grow in leadership and responsibility. See their website for more information at http://KyleKC.com/Squires.
The Guadalupana Society is dedicated to propagating the love of our Lord Jesus Christ through His mother the blessed ?Virgin of Guadalupe.? The society promotes: (1) development of Christian life in its members through prayer and hospitality, (2) love and devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe, and (3) service to the church. For more information on how to become a member, call the person on the contact list.
The Ladies of the St. Anthony's Altar Society have a devotion to our Blessed Mother and invoke her petition at all meetings. Wherever needed, they will be there. Their most important function is taking care of the altar linens, priest vestments and purchasing some of the altar wine and hosts that are used at Mass. The Ladies Altar Society is an affiliate of both the Diocesan and the National Council of Catholic Women. All ladies of the parish are invited to become members. If you would like to join, contact the President of the Ladies Altar Society.
St. Anthony Women's Organization
The St. Anthony's Women's Organization mission is to provide strength and unity to the women of our church community through spiritual, social, and stewardship activities. The women are empowered by the Holy Spirit, who guides them through all their decisions. They come together at each activity and share the talents that God has given them to better our church family. All the Women of St. Anthony's are invited to join. For more information feel free to attend one of their monthly meetings or contact the chairperson of the Women's Organization.
The Education Commission has been established to enhance the effectiveness of our religious education. The Commission assists with the development and maintenance of a long-range plan to grow as a Christ-centered community through religious education. It will be involved with all formal educational efforts of the parish, such as adult education, religious education, and youth and young adult education. The Commission meets once a month. For more information, contact the Director for St. Anthony's Religious Education program at the church office.
The office of pro-life activities promotes and enhances efforts to raise awareness of life issues in the parish. Activities include bulletin announcements, providing
Information on pro-life issues and programs, mass reflections during the year, and praying the life rosary the last Tuesday of each month before the 7:00 PM Mass. All parishioners are invited to attend any of the pro-life activities.ACTS Movement (Email: Info4acts@samc-kyle.org for posting a message on the ACTS Message Board OR login to use the Prayer Request Board.)
What is the ACTS movement? ACTS is our parish renewal program which brings parishioners closer to one another, but more importantly, closer to God. Attend an ACTS retreat at your next opportunity, you won't regret it as it may be the best retreat you've ever been on!
An ACTS retreat is designed to help people enter into a new or deeper relationship with our Lord and fellow parishioners. This is accomplished through ADORATION and daily prayer, the call to COMMUNITY as a member of the Body of Christ, and THEOLOGY in encouraging the study of scripture and our Catholic Faith. All of these emphasize and encourage the virtue of SERVICE to our Lord, our parish, and one another.
An ACTS retreat is a three-day and night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. The retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday at a Mass celebrated with the parish community. Retreats for men, women, and teens are given separately. The weekend allows people to experience God's love and joy. They return with a deeper love for each other and our Lord. It is a powerful community-building experience. The ACTS weekend brings people to a better understanding of God's love for them and develops the sharing of that love with others.
For more information on the ACTS Retreat and activities (member gatherings), please call the parish office at 512-268-5311.Project Gabriel is the Good Samaritan approach toward helping pregnant women in need. The members of St. Anthony's parish see the birth of each baby as a fresh expression of God's unfailing love; and therefore, offer immediate and practical help to any woman facing a crisis pregnancy. Through the Gabriel Project, each mother receives love, care and both the spiritual and emotional support she needs.
The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph of the house of David and the virgin's name was Mary. And when the angel had come to her he said. "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women." Luke 1:26-28
St. Anthony's faith community is invited to respond to the mother's needs by: becoming a Gabriel angel assisting women on a one-on-one basis; organizing fund raisers; donating baby items; praying.
call Henrietta Daywood at 512-825-8649 for more.Project Rachel is a ministry to help women and men who suffer emotionally or spiritually because of abortion. Retreats are planned by the Diocese of Austin and held in confidential locations. A central phone number is available and trained volunteers are available to provide help.
For post abortion counseling, contact Deacon Joe Flores 268-0022
Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee tends to welcoming and informing new parishioners of all that is available at our church, and where to get more information.