History
Welcome to Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; the oldest Catholic parish in Minneapolis.  Click here for a complete history of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic parish.

Patron Saint
Saint Anthony of Padua was born in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal.  Anthony's family wanted him to become a rich nobleman, but for the sake of Christ, he became a poor Franciscan priest.  A gifted speaker, he attracted crowds wherever he went.  Legend has it that even the fish loved to listen to him.  For more information on Saint Anthony of Padua, visit http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/sainta01.htm.

Holy Hour
Saturday's 7:30 AM
The weekend begins liturgically at St. Anthony's with a special time of prayer and reflection on Saturday morning.  A Holy Hour is scheduled at 7:30 AM every Saturday morning and includes the Rosary, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and concludes with Benediction.  For those who are seeking greater depth in their prayer life Eucharistic Adoration is a very important tool for opening up to the grace of God. 

The Holy Hour is followed by a Marian Mass (with Gregorian Chant) at 8:30. This liturgy takes advantage of the wealth of opportunity for added solemnity in worship that are available in the liturgical regulations of the Catholic Church.  Go to the liturgy link to learn more about it Liturgy

Polka Mass
Sunday August 1, 2010
11:30AM
Join us for our Polka Mass of the year. Dick Macko Orchestra will be here. Mass starts at 11:30am. People come from all over for this Mass so please come join us.
The 9:00am Mass is cancelled for August 1.
Church Festival
Sunday August 1
12:00 to 5:00PM
On our church grounds. We will have great food, kids games, beer, pull tabs and lots more. Come for a couple hours or spend the entire afternoon.
Attention
The choir has been enjoying a short break for the summer. Thank you to all the cantors who sang during our break. We will resume our regular schedule on Sunday August 15th at the 9:00 am Mass with rehearsal at 8:00 that day. NEW singers are always welcome to join us.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions
Third Tuesday of Every Month ,2010
5:30 PM
We Have "Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions" every third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and pray this special devotion to Our Lady.

Register to Attend Pope John Paul II Catholic School
POPE JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL, where academics, values, and faith development exist at the heart of each child’s education. For more info call (612) 789-8851
Religious Education Classes
For children in public schools. Sept thru May. Start Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm at St. Boniface Church. Any questions please call Carol Torborg at 612-379-2451.
 Note for the Homebound or Hospitalized
Please contact the parish office if you have a family member or friend who is homebound or hospitalized and would like to receive Communion and/or a visit.  The parish office phone number is (612) 379-2324 or you can e-mail us at StAnthonyChrch@MSN.Com.