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Altar serving at St. Anthony Cathedral Parish is open to all boys and girls 12 years of age, who have made their first communion. Training is held several times through the year. Once training is completed and the children are ready to make the commitment, they will be placed on the schedule and will begin to share their time and talent with the Parish Community. After a few years of serving, a server may become an Episcopal server; which means they will be asked to server at Masses for the Bishop. We have numerous celebrations throughout the year that require Episcopal servers, so the need is great.

The purpose of this committee is to spread the Divine Mercy devotion as requested by Jesus to Saint Faustina. This special feast is always celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, which is called Divine Mercy Sunday. Mass is celebrated followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 P.M. A reception for those in attendance is also planned. This is a diocesan event and members from all parishes are invited to serve on this committee. A meeting is scheduled in January. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate and attend this beautiful celebration of Jesus' Divine Mercy.

For further information, or to join the Divine Mercy Committee please call Linda Domino at the St. Anthony Cathedral Office at 833-6433.

The purpose of the traditional "St. Joseph Altar" is to honor St. Joseph on his feast day, March 19th. Saint Joseph is a very powerful intercessor before God for us! He was the husband of Mary and was selected by God to be the foster father of Jesus and the head and protector of the Holy Family. The traditional Pasta Milanese dinner along with the traditional fig cookies, biscottis, bread and vegetables are served to all that attend. Donations are collected at the door. All proceeds from the celebration are given to the poor and to organizations that minister to the poor.

A month prior to St. Joseph's Day, a sign up table will be in the vestibule of the church so that all parishioners will have an opportunity to volunteer their time, talent and treasure (buying ingredients, baking cookies, cooking, construction, decorating, serving, cleanup, etc.). The St. Joseph Committee meets in January, February and March in preparation for this special celebration. Parishioners from all parishes are welcome to work on this committee.

Each year as the Church prepares for the holidays of Christmas and Easter, we are in need of individuals and families willing to join us to create a special environment for the Liturgical celebrations. No special decorating skills are required, just a love for the Lord and a willingness to work with others. Everyone is welcome to join in this important ministry.

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