PARISH  COUNCIL
Parish Council is a group of members from Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, elected or appointed, who serve in an advisory capacity and give council and advice to the Pastor. They address and evaluate the needs and goals of the Parish Community.

Meeting Dates:  The Parish Pastoral Council meets the second Tuesday of every other  month starting in October at 7:00 PM.  Meetings are held in the Dining Room of Catholic Eldercare. Refreshments follow the meeting. Meetings are held October through May.

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Parish Finance Committee is responsible for the effective stewardship of the Parish. It functions as an advisor to the Pastor in all financial matters.

SAINT ANTHONY WOMEN'S GUILD
Purpose:  To raise money for the church through bake sales, craft sales and other fund raising events.  To assist the pastor with receptions and lunches.

Membership:  All women of the parish are welcome as well as residents of Eldercare and MainStreet Lodge.

Meeting Dates:

As announced.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The Holy Name Society is a confraternity of the Catholic Church.  It is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.  Our parish chapter helps in the confraternity's mission of teaching, spreading, and defending the faith of Christ.  For more information, visit the Holy Name Society website at www.nomensanctum.org.

The Holy Name Society meeting takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.  The meeting begins at 7:00 PM and is held in the rectory basement meeting room.  All men of the parish are invited to attend.  Refreshments will follow the meeting.  Meetings are held September through May.  The May meeting concludes with the annual dinner.