Ministering to Church Community

Eucharistic Minsters

The function of this ministry is to help distribute the Eucharist under both the forms of bread and wine in a reverent manner. To be a Eucharistic Minister, an individual must be approved by the bishop and participate in the appropriate training sessions and periodic enrichment experiences.
*Deacon Joe Emmerich, 347-7129, joewwjd53@hotmail.com

Saturday 4:30 P.M. Mass- Joe Adams, Kay Adams, Eric Althoff, Cathy Bierman, Frances Buff, Denise Deters, Elizabeth Emmerich, Pat Emmerich, Jeanne Fauss, Vic Fauss, Carol Gapsis, Marilyn Haarmann, Gary Hanner, Kathy Jones, Randy Jones, John Kay, Gail Kraft, Taylor Oltman, Tammy Pike, Angie Probst, Janet Probst, Lori Rentfrow, Jernice Rhodes, Lindsey Storm, Susan Seiler, Carol Sheehan, Mary Beth Stuckey, Mary Sur

Sunday 7:30 A.M. Mass-  Jane Brummer, Barb Carie, Lawrence Carie, Mary Cooper, Greg Dust, Alice Dust, Dick Feldhake, Linda Hanner, Debbie Kabbes, Gregg Kabbes, Carla Koerner, B.J. Kortte, Joann Kroeger, Illa Nisbet, Marge Pearcy, Ron Seiler, Anna Sparling, Peggy Valenti, Kathy Weber, Roy Weber, Don Wente, Twila Wente, Art Willenborg, Georgia Willenborg, Valerie Wohltman, Richard Worman, Billie Zeller

Sunday 9:15 A.M. Mass- Betty Boos, Maureen Brummer, Geri Buhnerkempe, Nancy Bushur, Nick Bushur, Mary Jane Day, Ann Deters, Kelly Esker, Sarah Geen, Mary Jo Green, Madonna Hakman, Eileen Hartke, Carol Hochdaffer, Richard Hochdaffer, Karla Hodge, Marj Hoene, Dr. Jane Marie Hotze, Brenda Jansen, Pati Jansen, Lon Jansen, Tom Jansen, Patti Jansen, Jane Kabbes, Mark Kenter, Deanna Koester, Mike Koester, Patty McHgh, George Mette, Tom Murphy, Tina Pearcy, Tod Pearcy, Carolyn Rohlfing, Connie Rudolphi, Elizabeth Schmidt, Brian Sehy, Erin Swingler, Mary Willenborg, Anne Wilson, Angela Woods 

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Mass- Kim Ashton, Maureen Broeker, Robert Broeker, Al Church, Dan Clasby, Kate Eckert, Nicole Field, Kathleen Green, Mandy Henning, Tina Keller, Beth Koester, Sasha Murphy, Shirley Richardson, Kelly Schuette

Lectors

Lectors welcome the congregation, explain the theme of the liturgy for the day, proclaim the Scripture readings, and lead the Prayer of the Faithful. Two lectors participate at each liturgy.
*Deacon Joe Emmerich, 347-7129, joewwjd53@hotmail.com

Saturday 4:30 P.M. Mass- Marty Brumleve, Todd Buenker, Rita Devore, Pat Emmerich, Carol Gapsis, John Gapsis, Chuck Horin, Gail Kraft, Bob Mette, Sandy Mihlbachler, Bob Schultz, Susan Seiler, Carolyn Spraul, Joe Spraul, Lupita Thompson, Eric Zeller, Nicole Zeller

Sunday 7:30 A.M. Mass- Barb Carie, Lawrence Carie, Greg Dust, Gary Hanner, Linda Hanner, Doug McDevitt, Jack Nisbet, Anna Sparling, Peggy Valenti, Kathy Weber, Marilyn Woodruff, Rem Woodruff, Billie Zeller

Sunday 9:15 A.M. Mass- Bernie Blanchette, Geri Buhnerkempe, Christy Elder, Ron Hakman, Eileen Hartke, Richard Hochdaffer, Sr. Jane Marie Hotze, Mark Kenter, Kim Koester, George Mette, Elizabeth Schmidt, Kent Schmidt, Brian Sehy, Sherry St. Denis, Joe Sudkamp, Julie Thrasher, Ken Vogt, Anne Wilson, Julie Wortman

Sunday 11:00 A.M. Mass- Becky Dust, Tony Kemme, Patricia Mear, Rita Niccum, Sue Palmer, Larry Roewe, Connie Roewe

Ushers

Ushers greet people warmly as they arrive for liturgy; seat them as needed, except during the readings; invite poeple to bring up the offertory gifts, if needed; take up the collections; distribute the bulletins and make sure the pews and missalettes are neat after the Liturgy. They also assist anyone who may need it during the Liturgy.
*Jim Lohse, 881-0074, sandeel1@mchsi.com

Parish School of Religion

Through formal education and by their example, catechists aid parents in bringing their children into a fuller understanding of our Catholic Faith. Classes are held throughout the school year.
*Sr. Alicia Drone, 347-7129, dronea@stanthony.com

Grade 1- Jeanne Fauss and a parent volunteer serving monthly by rotation
Grade 2- Sr. Jacinta Willenborg, ASC
Grade 3- Kay Foreman
Grade 4- Stacy Mette
Grade 5- Christine Conley
Grade 6- Rita Niccum
Grade 7- Pam Bergfeld and Barb Carie
Grade 8-12 -- Brian Schuette and Dixie Hartke

 Sister Alicia Drone, ASC, is the Director of the PSR Program.

Pre-Cana

Married couples from the parish help engaged couples prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Once or twice a year a Pre-Cana Day is held on a Sunday, during which married couples share various aspects of their married life for the benefit of the engaged couples.
*Deacon Joe Emmerich, 347-7129, joewwjd53@hotmail.com

Cemetary Committee

Don Bishop, Frank Esker, Phil Gibson, Don Niebrugge, Jim Wernsing

Building & Grounds

The main function of this group is to keep the grounds looking their best and communicate problems or issues with the parish office. The responsiblities are to participate and recruit volunteers to assist in grounds-keeping.
*Ron Kabbes, 342-2912, lefty@consolidated.net

Funeral Mass Servers/Doorkeepers

As a service to the family who is grieving, our parish provides servers and doorkeepers, if needed, for the funeral Mass. Many retired parishioners assist during the year.
*Parish Office, 347-7129

Council of Catholic Women

Affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women, this organization is involved in many aspects of parish life for women and families. They are dedicated to spirituality, education, leadership, and service.

Marilyn Haarmann, Bernie Niemann, Ann Platt, Ann Church, Jeanne Fauss, Mary Jane Day
*Rita Devore, 347-5086

Art and Environment

The Art & Environment Committee provides for a worship space conducive to the prayer and praise of our community. This group consists of a core group of staff members and a large group of volunteers who help with special projects and decorations for the major liturgical seasons.
*Connie Wegman, 342-3185, wegman1@consolidated.net

Radio Mass Recorders

The Saturday Mass is recorded for replay on Sunday morning. This group makes sure it is a successful recording and delivers the CD to the radio station.
*Deacon Joe Emmerich, 347-7129, joewwjd53@hotmail.com

Collection Counters

Approved volunteers work in assigned teams to count and prepare the deposit of Sunday and other church collections. Teams are assigned a specific Sunday every month.
*Marlene McWhorter, 347-7129, mmcwhort@stanthony.com

Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee acts as the consulative body to the pastor regarding the ongoing stewardship process in the parish. It engages in reading and discussions on the meaning of stewardship in our lives, Members act as models of stewardship for other parishioners by engaging in a life that is committed to the Eucharist, prayer, service, and ongoing formation.
*Cathy Bierman, 347-5862, cbierman80@hotmail.com
*Sandy Mihlbachler, 342-6662, smihlbachler@gmail.com

Gift Bearers Coordinator

Individuals or families bring the offertory gifts to the altar during Mass.
*Kathy Fehrenbacher, 347-0683

Church Cleaners Coordinators

The church cleaners ensure the church is ready for weekend liturgical celebrations by cleaning it on a weekly basis. They clean the sanctuary and sacristy and wipe the pews, to name just a few of their "chores."
*Pam Bergfeld, 343-2803

Mass Servers

Beginning in fifth grade, students are able to be servers for Mass if they are willing to be trained. 
*Sr. Alicia Drone, 347-7129, dronea@stanthony.com

Marketing

In response to an expressed need to enhance the marketing efforts for the parish and schools, a marketing team has organized and several parishioners with marketing experience have joined the team. Members are continually added to allow parishioners with an interest, or who are recommended, to participate.
*Carrie Koenig, 342-6969, ckoenig@stanthony.com

Picnic Chairs

The primary function of this group is to plan the Parish's annual picnic. The responsibilities are to participate and recruit volunteers to assist in the various game and food booths and other jobs related to the picnic, including the grand prize and other raffles. The group meets as needed during the year.
*Bart and Kortney Willenborg, 868-2034, bnkwilly@frontiernet.net
*Brad and Vickie Wenthe, 536-5019, vickiewenthe@stthomassaints.com

Bereavement Support Group

This group extends care and the concern of the parish community to the grieving family by praying for them, periodic communication or visit, and invitation to the annual memorial Eucharist held in November. Also, the Bereavement Support Group provides presence in a support group twice a month.
*Sr. Jane Marie Hotze, 347-7129, janehotze@stanthony.com

Ministry of Care

Dedicated, spiritual, caring, and prayerful persons bring the Eucharist to those in failing health, whether homebound, in nursing homes, or the hospital while comforting, supporting, and serving the family.
*Sr. Jane Marie Hotze, 347-7129, janehotze@yahoo.com

Ministry of Praise and Prayer

Invites the sick, handicapped and homebound, all of us to offer our prayers, sacrifices, sufferings, and joys to God for the parish of St. Anthony and community, for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, for our children and family life, for peace in our world and church. Glory to God is given through sacrifice and prayer.
*Sr. Jane Marie Hotze, 347-7129, janehotze@yahoo.com

Ministry of Transportation

This ministry provides rides so those without transportation can attend Mass on Saturday evening or Sunday Morning.
*Sr. Jane Marie Hotze, 347-7129, janehotze@yahoo.com

Moms in Touch

A small group of moms that meets weekly during the school year to pray and intercede for our children, students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators, volunteers, and donors for St. Anthony Parish School. Moms in Touch currently meets on Saturday morning from 7-7:30 A.M. This group is flexible, and individuals may participate as little or as often as they like. Please contact Tessie Kabbes for information about the current meeting location.
*Tessie Kabbes, 347-8784, tess@consolidated.net

Rosary Ministry

Meet with residents in care facilities to pray the Rosary and be present to them in love, compassion, and prayer.
*Sr. Jane Marie Hotze, 347-7129, janehotze@yahoo.com

St. Anthony Mom's Ministry

Our mission is to lead moms into a deeper faith while helping them in their vocation as wife and/or mother to build stronger Catholic families. This ministry welcomes moms who still have children in their care as well as future moms. Moms, both Catholic and non-Catholic, are welcome to attend. During monthly meetings members pray, educate themselves in the Catholic Faith, and share their family life with each other. The ministry meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the St. Anthony High School Chapel and Library from 8-10 P.M.
*Tessie Kabbes, 347-8784, tess@conslidated.net

Open/Close Parish Center

Faciliting the use of the parish center by parishioners, this group volunteers to open, close, and explain parish center use, after office hours and on weekends and holidays.
*Paul Hartke, 342-4024, palo@mchsi.com

Volunteers-Mailings/Bulletin Stuffing

Volunteers are periodically needed in the parish office to perform a variety of tasks, including clerical work, mailings, and help with various office projects.
*Parish Office, 347-7129

Cemetary

*Frank Esker