So often at this time of year we remember our departed relatives and friends. A lovely way to do this is to remember them with Christmas Flowers for our altars. If you would like to do this, please drop your Christmas Flower envelope in the collection basket or pick up an envelope in the church and return it to the rectory. We will again print the names of those in whose memory the flowers were donated. DUE TO EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES, ALL FLOWER REMEMBRANCE ENVELOPES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4th **PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY ENVELOPES RECEIVED AFTER DECEMBER 6th, WILL HAVE THE NAME PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ** Please be sure to PRINT the names on the envelopes to assure the correct spelling. Note: Due to the number of pages that have to be inserted in the bulletin, we are asking you to group people with the same last name and not list them individually. Thank you!

Parents, please encourage your children to join our Youth Choir, which meets once a week on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. Not only will your children receive invaluable experience in choral singing and develop foundational skills such as music theory, ear training, and sight-singing, but they will also learn more about liturgy and provide musical leadership in several masses throughout the year. In addition, advanced Choristers will have the opportunity to take individual lessons and cantor at the 7:00 pm Sunday masses. Our first open rehearsal will be in the Parish Church on Sunday, October 27th at 2:00pm. Please call the rectory or talk to Lisa Chen, our Music Director, after mass for enrollment or further information.

St. Anthony’s Church has a donation account at the Can In-Cash Out Bottle Redemption Center, located at 25 N. Middletown Rd. in Nanuet, in the rear of Rockland Plaza next to Westrock Pools. Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sat.: 10:00am - 5:00pm

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill is holding a Pajama & Book Drive collecting for local area programs. NEW infant, youth and adult pajamas along with NEW child appropriate books are greatly appreciated. A bin will be located in the church from Oct. 13 to Nov. 3. Help to make a loving bedtime, a peaceful good night and positive good day.

On Fridays during the summer (through Labor Day Weekend) the Rectory & Cemetery offices will be open from 8am to 12noon.

Students Pre K4 - Yr. 4 July 8-12, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. $60.00 1st Child; $50.00 Additional Child. Register in person at the PREP Office by Cash & Check Payable to St. Anthony PREP. For more information: call (845)624-2230 or Email: [email protected].

The Long Island/Metro New York Retrouvaille* Community is a Catholic organization and we are hosting a retreat weekend and follow up programs this Fall in the New York/Metropolitan Area. September 13-15, 2024

Starting on May 1st the 6:30am & 9am Weekday Masses will be back in the Shrine Church

June is fast approaching. On Sunday June 9, 2024 St. Anthony’s Feast Celebration will take place. We at St. Anthony’s are blessed to have a multicultural heritage in our congregation. This makes for a variety of international foods which we all enjoy. We are looking for “ambassadors” who can plan, coordinate as group leaders and/or servers who can help put this wonderful feast together. Please contact the rectory at 845-623-2138 Ext. 6 and leave your name and information so that you can be contacted.

Calling the youth of St. Anthony's!! The youth group invites all 8th-12th graders of the parish to join us for New York Catholic Youth Day on April 27th. The day will consist of engaging speakers, Eucharistic adoration, and even a service event! The Mass will be celebrated by the leader of the Archdiocese, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and live music will be played throughout. The theme this year is Revealed. If you would like to grow in relationship with God and community with one another please reach out to the youth group at [email protected] or call Stephanie at (845)-641-1730 by March 24th. There will be a $20 deposit which will be returned upon attendance of the event.

ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH PLAYERS PRESENT “GODSPELL” ThisspringtheannualproductionbytheParishPlayerswillbeStephenSchwartz’stuneful“Godspell”. OriginallyopeningOff-Broadway in 1971, the show is built around a series of parables based on the Gospel of St. Mathew. Musically, the show employs multiple styles, ranging from folk to gospel to rock, incorporating fun and humor throughout. Three performances will be given in the St. Anthony School Auditorium – on Friday, April 19, 2024 starting at 7 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024 starting at 7 pm, and Sunday, April 21, 2024 starting at 3 pm. Ticket prices for each performance are $15 (adults) and $12 (seniors or children under 12 years). Tickets may be ordered by email at [email protected] or by phone at 845-634-0153. They may also be purchased at the door prior to performance (doors open one hour before curtain time).

The Mass book for 2024 is now open if you are interested in booking a Mass please stop into the rectory from 9:00am to Noon and 1pm to 3:30pm. Thank you for your cooperation! (The customary offering for each announced mass is $15. Thank you)

Join us as a parish community by participating in our giving trees. Our trees are set up in the Parish & Shrine Churches. The gifts will help to bring joy to our neighbors and will go to Catholic Charities, Good Counsel, Midnight Run and Birthright. Please return gifts going to Catholic Charities by December 4th and all others by December 17th in the boxes in both churches. There will be a note on the ornament if it is for Catholic Charities. It is in giving we receive. May God Bless You with Hope and help you to prepare to receive Our Lord at Christmas!