Saint Anthony of Padua Church

Dear parishioners and friends of St. Anthony's Parish,

I am writing to inform you of the sudden passing of Laurence Broderick, our music director here at St. Anthony’s. To simply refer to him as our music director falls short of describing the larger role he played here in helping to enrich our community. His joyful spirit was as boundless as the music that filled our church and our hearts. There is so much more that can and will be remembered and shared about our beloved Laurence in the days, weeks, and months ahead. It is at a time like this that we are especially grateful for our faith that allows us to know that he is with our Lord and that our Lord is with us. I will be communicating with you at greater length very soon to keep you posted and informed as things unfold. Each evening as you know we offer Mass at 7:30 pm and a Holy Hour from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm. This would be a great time to come together to pray for Laurence and for our healing. We will provide more opportunities for prayer and presence tomorrow and throughout the week. Know that you are all in my prayers. 

Peace, 

Fr. Tom

October is both Respect Life Month and the month of the Holy Rosary.  As we begin this new month we would like to begin a new program here at St. Anthony's called COR.  It is a group that will be formed to promote the dignity of all life from conception until natural death.  If you are interested in learning more about this group please send us an email to cor@sapwh.org.  Each Friday after the 7:30 pm Mass we will offer the Rosary and ann hour of Adoration for the cause of life.