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
Deacon Ben Little
Saturday, June 2, 2012
5:30PM
Deacon Ben will be ordained to Priesthood on Saturday May 26^th at 10:00am at the Cathedral.  Deacon Ben will have his Mass of Thanksgiving here at St. Anthony on Saturday, June 2^nd at 5:30pm. Both of our organists and choir will be taking part of this wonderful Mass. We will be having a reception in the Atrium of Catholic Eldercare following the Mass. Marie is coordinating the reception and Patrice is coordinating the music. Thank you both for this.
Saint Anthony of Padua's Women's Guild Luncheon
Friday, June 8, 2012
11:30AM
The Women’s Guild Luncheon is scheduled for Friday June 8^th. Mass is at 11:30 am with the luncheon immediately following in the MSL Basement meeting room. All women of the guild are invited to attend as well as any women that would like to join the guild are welcome. Delicious luncheon catered by Kathy Grauer.
8th Annual Northeast Eucharistic Procession
Sunday, June 10, 2012
3:00PM
This year Father Jenson’s Eucharistic Procession will be on Sunday June 10^th starting at 3:00pm at Holy Cross, so please save the date and plan to join us. This amazing event will bring our Lord Jesus into the streets of our preoccupied world and make Him visible, not hidden within our church walls.                                             
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions
Third Tuesday of Every Month ,2012
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 in Sept. 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.