PADUA PRESSSt. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church • Clarksville, Indiana • Quarterly Publication • May 2016

OUR MISSION: To learn, live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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Congratulations to our First Communion Class of 2016!

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming all the members of our community who celebrated their First Holy Communion this year. On Sunday, April 17, at a special Liturgy, 29 members of our second grade class joined us at the Lord’s Table for the first time. Congratulations to the children and to their families! These families showed a deep commitment to growing in their understanding of the Sacrament of the Eucharist this year. Their journey of faith enriched us all. We are also very grateful to everyone who assisted with the celebration of First Eucharist. They helped make the day special for everyone.

Arianna Bordenkircher

Brylee ClyattMorgan CooperAdilene CruzRachael DixonLincoln Ellorimo Chase Farris Lola Fisher Avery Fuhrmann

Anthony Heavrin Emma Holifield Abigail Hoyland Matthew Hudlin Leo Hutchings Elaina Kays Laci Kochert Trintten Luker Bryce MastersNayra Mendoza

Savanna NicholsKamden PierceIrvin PinaYasmin ReyesLaila RundallByron StackhouseLucy ThompsonBaylee TuckerDamian VelezAustin Voignier

Air-conditioned Chicken Dinner 2:00 to 8:00pm

Food Court • Soft Drinks • Beer • Ice CreamSnow Cones • Funnel Cakes

Cakes • Quilts • Bingo • Children’s Play LandMidway Games/Booths from noon–9:00pm

Capital Prizes and Mini-Ra�esGrand Prize $5000, 2nd $1000, and 3rd $500

Beer Garden/Gambling Area opens at 4:00pm

Music by DJ Mike Franklin from noon–8:00pmThe Juice Box Heroes from 8:00–11:00pm

St. Anthony of Padua

PARISH PICNICSaturday, June 18th

12 noon to 11:00pmIndiana Gaming Commission Festival License Number 140245

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From God’s House to Yours…Picnic Quilts stitched by the St. Anthony PiecemakersOur parish quilting group, the “Piecemakers,” have been very busy this past year quilting for the picnic coming up on June 18. This talented group of quilters have been meeting monthly during the fall and winter to make sure we have not just one, but two quilts to raffl e this year.

“Nine Patch Charm” was machine pieced and hand quilted by St. Anthony Piecemakers Donna Good, Libby Ross, Jean Feuerhelm, Maureen Bryant, and Gerry Kaestner.

“Jeannine’s Legacy” was hand embroidered by Elsie Appell, mother of our parishioner Jeannine Appell, who donated the quilt prior to her death in 2014. It was hand quilted by St. Anthony Piecemakers Maureen Bryant, Libby Ross, Jean Feuerhelm, Donna Good, and Gerry Kaestner.

This lively and fun group is always looking to add new members and would like to invite anyone who is interested in learning the art of quilting to join them when they resume their meetings in September. For more information call the Parish Offi ce at 812-282-2290.

Week of Picnic ~ Volunteer Events Calendar

Looking for a fun way to get some volunteer/service hours in and help our parish? Here’s a list of activities that need volunteers to help during the week prior to picnic. Many hands make light work, so come on by and lend a hand (or two). Hope to see you there!

Pre-PICNICTuesday, June 14th6:00pm – Picnic Set-Up(Help is needed)

Wednesday, June 15th6:00pm – Picnic Set-Up(Help is needed)

Thursday, June 16th6:00pm – Picnic Set-Up(Help is needed)

Friday, June 17th6:00pm – Picnic Set-Up(Help is needed)

PICNIC DAYSaturday, June 18th11:00am – Booth Chairs Arrive12:00noon – Picnic Opens2:00pm – Chicken Dinner Opens4:00pm Mass at St. Anthony (Note change in Mass time)11:00pm – Capital Prize Drawing11:30pm – Mass at St. Anthony

Sunday, June 19th6:00am – Electric tear down begins8:00am – Picnic clean-up/tear down(Help is needed)

2016 St. Anthony Picnic ~ Saturday, June 18thPlease join us and sign-up for this year’s festivities. There are many ways to help, and it will be loads of fun spending time with old friends and making new ones! There will be Capital Prizes and Mini-Raffles, our Famous Chicken Dinner, Children’s Activities, Midway Game Booths, a Food Court, Beer Garden/Gambling, Bingo, and musical entertainment provided by DJ Mike Franklin from noon to 8:00pm followed by The Juice Box Heroes from 8:00pm to 11:00pm when drawings will be held for all Raffles and Capital Prizes.

Indiana Gaming Commission Festival License Number 140245

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2016 St. Anthony Picnic ~ Saturday, June 18th

Delicious Fried Chicken DinnerDinner served in the air-conditioned

Gym from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Adults $10 ~ Senior Citizens $9 ~ Children $7

Dinner includes chicken, with your choices of all-you-can eat dumplings, green beans,

slaw, and dessert. Beverage includes your choice of tea, lemonade, or water.

Carryout is available.

Game Booths — Great prizes offered including baseball hats, stuffed animals, inflatable’s, plants and more. Most game booths will close around 9:00pm. Good Cheer, Instant Bingo, Capital Prize and Mini-Raffles will stay open until the drawings take place at 11:00pm. Bingo — Will be held in the air-conditioned Social Hall.Children’s Activities — Play Land returns and will feature the giant inflatable slide and other fun activities for the kids. Kiddie Land will have Leap Frog as well as the popular Dino, Dig/Duck, and Pond/Ball Toss area. The preschoolers always have a great time in Kiddie Land.Food Court — We’re cooking up hamburgers, cheeseburgers, brats, corn dogs, fish, fries, nachos, and other great items along with ice cream, beer, sodas, etc. Sno-Cones and Cotton Candy will be available on the midway.Beer Garden — Beer Garden/Gambling opens at 4:00pm.Musical Entertainment DJ Mike Franklin noon–8:00pm The Juice Box Heroes in the Beer Garden 8:00–11:00pm.Masses — Will be held at 4:00pm and at 11:30pm.Capital Prizes/Ra�e Tickets — Raffle tickets will be mailed to all Parish families by the middle of May. When you receive your tickets try to sell as many as you can. If you have any left over, please return them to the Church or bring them to the picnic. You can return raffle tickets to the Parish Office or put them in the Sunday collection by marking your envelope “Picnic-Capital Prize/Raffles.” Per Indiana Gaming Law, please do not combine Ra�e money with any other contributions.RETURNING This Year — The raffling off of a “Preferred Meats $300 Gift Certificate.” The raffle winner will get a certificate to customize their own order of packaged meats from Preferred Meats of Sellersburg, Indiana.

Sponsorship — A great opportunity to advertise your business or services, is to be a Picnic Sponsor. The costs (which are tax deductible) range from $200 for a professional full-color 2 ft. x 3 ft. sign, or $500 for a full-color 3 ft. x 5 ft. sign to be placed for all to see at this year’s picnic. Your name will also be listed in our church bulletin and on our website as a business sponsor. Please contact Barbara Morra 812/282-2290 for more information.Picnic Yard Signs — Yard signs will be available in the back of Church. Please pick up a sign and help promote our picnic to your neighbors.Picnic Volunteer Sign-Up — Everyone’s help is needed to have a successful picnic. Sign up online today at our Parish website www.stanthony-clarksville.org or after Masses on May 28 & 29, June 4 & 5, and June 11 & 12.

Bring the family, invite friends, and enjoy our annual picnic. It will be great fun!

Donation Items Needed2 Liter Soft Drinks For the Ring Toss Booth Grocery carts will be in the back of Church and in the Social Hall hallway to collect them starting on May 21 until picnic day.

Gift Cards/Gift Certi�cates Help is needed for either solic- iting vendors yourself, or generously donating gift cards/ certi�cates in amounts of $5 or $10. Please send gift cards/certi�cates to the Parish Center in an envelope marked “ATTN: Picnic Committee/Gift Card Booth.”

Cakes for Cake Booth Donations will need to be delivered by Friday evening, June 17 or Saturday morning, June 18 to the Parish Social Hall.

Ra�e tickets will be available on picnic day, until 11:00pm when the drawings take place.

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Dear St. Anthony Church,I am a part of a family of four. My four-year-old

daughter Elizabeth, my two dogs Harley and Mia, and me.

I am a dedicated Rehab Aide at Kindred Hospital Louisville. I feel truly blessed by this job. Through the support of co-workers, experience with patient care, and improved communication skills, I’ve increased my confidence to pursue my dream. I am now in the first semester of nursing school and intend to dedicate my life to helping others heal. Life is chaotic right now, but I remember the words of my Great-Granny Y. “If it is meant to be, it is up to me.”

I recently have confirmed my faith and became part of this church. Becoming Catholic has encouraged me to walk closer to God, become a better mother, and person. I had a wonderful support system in the RCIA program and now I’m excited to become a part of the support system.

Sincerely, Jennifer (Keteri) Zwarych

Congratulations to our newest members!During the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 27, we welcomed three new Catholics!

Candidates and their Sponsors(left to right)

Jennifer Zwarych Sponsored by Paula Metzger

Lisa Malloy Sponsored by Tina Malloy

Brandi Norton Sponsored by Donna Good

Already baptized Catholic, Jennifer Zwarych was confirmed.Celebrating her reception into the Church, Confirmation, and First Communion was Lisa Malloy.

Brandi Norton celebrated her Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion.

Our Parish celebrates with you as you continue this journey of love. You inspire us and gift our parish with new life. Our love and prayers are with you. We also thank your sponsors who

walked this journey with you. May God bless them for the love and care they shared with you.

My name is Lisa Malloy and I have been attending St. Anthony Church for three years. I’m happily married to A. T. Malloy and we live in New Albany with our two-year-old son Jace, and our three-year-old dog, Lucy Bear. We are excitedly expecting a baby girl at the end of May!

I am very close to my family, and look forward to spending time with my in-laws during and after church every Sunday. Ephesians 5:21-32 is really what drives me to be part of the Catholic Church. My husband was born and raised Catholic and I couldn’t wait to become Catholic! I’m excited and thrilled to be confirmed, to have taken my First Communion, and to be a part of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Hello, my name is Brandi Norton.My family and I have lived in this area since I was

a little girl. I have always felt drawn to the church when I visited with family members, and always knew one day I would become a member.

Over the course of the last several months I felt change within myself. Courage, hope and strength.

I found a family away from family, a home away from home. Thank you.

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St. Anthony Youth Ministry hosted an 8th Grade Retreat in April. Our Youth Planning Team came up with a great theme that connected well with the 8th Graders. It was associated with Social Media Apps and was called “Stay Connected.” Since youth in that age group are very pas-sionate about the many Apps they utilize every day on their phones and other devices, our Planning Team decided to simulate Apps by allowing the 8th Graders to visit multiple ‘stations’ (Apps) in the Social Hall. The sim-ulated Apps for Life included: Staying Connected to Ourselves, Daily Growth, What is a Good Friend?, Music, Good Study Habits, Appreciating Others, Take Care of Yourselfie, Serving Others and Laudate. Only one of them (Laudate) is an actual Catholic App that has daily readings, Saint for the day, etc. Check it out yourself.

During the retreat, the 8th Graders participated in a ‘back-pack’ activity as a group. We had one backpack as a prop and

explained that they will be headingoff to High School and not everything they’ve added to their own backpacks theirwhole life will fit or even be appropriate for High School.We talked about some of the most important items that must stay in the backpack, such as ‘good decisions,’ focus on Christ, being honest, good study skills, etc. They talked about some of the things in the backpack that will not be appropriate, such as holding grudges, being petty, etc.

We also spent time at the retreat by eating and praying together. All in all, it was a great retreat and we hope it will have some impact as these young people take the next step in their journey.

“ Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” ~John 15:5

Senior Deanery Awards Recognition 2016— from Stacy Gillenwater, Youth Minister

Senior Deanery Awards Recognition was held recently and the following seniors from St. Anthony were recognized for their dedication to our parish and to the community: Marco Garcia, Victoria Good, Abbi Hamm, Mikaila Heavrin, Kaitlyn Hellinger, Alyssa Hyndman, Emma Kempf, Ashli McGuire and Madelyn Steurer. Abbi and Kaitlyn were also awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award. Congratulations to all!

I have been blessed to minister to the entire class of grad-uating Seniors for many years. I have watched this group mature from adorable kindergartners into the wonderful young adults they are today. This is a unique class with lots

of spunk and adventure. I will truly miss the laughter, jokes, smiling faces and their hearts of gold. We’ve talked about happy times, troubled times, confused times and a lot about their futures. I’m blessed to be able to have such deep conversations with so many special young adults with hearts of gold. They were active in everything from our 10 to 10 events, Food Fast, NCYC, Mass with the Monks at OBOC, being Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers during Mass, helping with Confirmation, Summer Daze, Church on the Road adventures, marching in Washington DC, in the snow with tennis shoes on, for the unborn, CYO Volleyball, St. Joseph Children’s Home service, and much, much more!

8th Grade Retreat — from Stacy Gillenwater, Youth Minister

Senior Deanery Awards Recognition 2016

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Will you help provide � nancial aid for students to attend SAS?You can help students needing financial aid attend St. Anthony School next year and receive a 50 percent State Tax Credit and Federal Tax Deduction for your donation.

How will your donation help?Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program provide scholarships to low and middle income children to attend the private or public school of their choice. However, eligibility for this program only starts after attending at least one year in an Indiana Public School or by

bridging the gap through a scholarship from the Indiana School Scholar-ship Tax Credit Program.

By giving families these tax credit scholarships we can help a Parish school family receive a Choice scholarship without hav-ing to go to a public school

for a year to qualify. We can also help Kindergarten and 1st Grade students start at St. Anthony School immediately and avoid trans-ferring back to St. Anthony School after they attend a public school for Kindergarten and the 1st Grade.

These Scholarships are funded through individuals making a char-itable contribution that can be designated to St. Anthony School as a qualified scholarship granting organization. St. Anthony School

will then provide a schol-arship with these funds to help a Kindergarten and 1st Grade students start at St. Anthony immediately and avoid transferring to a new school after they attend a public school for Kinder-garten and the 1st Grade.

How does it help the Donor?Donors receive a 50 percent credit on state tax liabilities for all contributions and a federal charitable deduction. For example, a $500 gift ends up costing $175 if you are in the 25 percent federal tax bracket.

In addition, donors have the satisfaction of knowing their gift directly helps a Kindergarten or 1st Grade student attend the school of their choice from the beginning, St. Anthony School.

If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Sheila Noon at St. Anthony School (812) 282-2144 for details on how to process an Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit donation.

How does it help the Donor?

Did you know…St. Anthony Youth Ministry has been sending

students to help serve at the Franciscan Shelterhouse Soup Kitchen each week since late 1990’s. Former St. Anthony Youth Minister, Patti Thompson, began the tradition that has endured each week all these years, even when school is out for the summer. During the school year, four different 7th and 8th grade students ride with me to the Soup Kitchen each week where they help serve those less fortunate.

I make it a point to engage the students in conversation on the way to the Soup Kitchen, located about a mile from the Clark Memorial Bridge, on East Broad-way in Louisville. They are reminded that many of the patrons of the Soup Kitchen have either had a series of bad luck with employment, their person-al life or even their health. Some patrons are embarrassed or hu-miliated, while others are incredibly appreciative to have a warm meal. We also talk on the way back to St. Anthony after our visitin case the students have questions or observations. I recall one

student telling me after volunteering that he was going to go home and thank his parents for providing him and his family with meals and love every day.

I often take high school students or even St. Anthony college stu-dents during the summer. Some began the tradition while in 7th and 8th grade, but they continue to volunteer whenever their schedules permit because it’s such a deeply rewarding experience. I have taken

over one-hundred students to the Soup Kitchen over the years and find that many of them feel like they are rewarded by serving others in a very meaningful way, which also allows the students to better appreciate their own blessings in life.

The students are always kept in a safe area with limited direct interaction with the patrons. Additionally, there are many

adult chaperones who keep order in the crowded soup kitchen. Contact me at the Parish Office 812-282-2290 or email me at stayouth22@gmail.com if you would like to lend a helping hand to this worthy cause.

Franciscan Soup Kitchen — from Stacy Gillenwater, Youth Minister

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The word “icon,” meaning image, historically referred to works of religious art depicting representations of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, saints and events important in salvation history; the annunciation to Mary or the resurrection of Christ for example. Though they are often associated with the Orthodox or Byzantine churches, they are quite common in Catholic churches as well. One of the largest in the U.S. is front and center in the Basilica and Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., America’s largest Catholic church. Icons differ from other art forms in that they are not intended to look “real” or life like. Rather they are representations full of symbols meant to lead the viewer deeper into the spiritual reality of the one represented.

St. Anthony Church has two new icons in the sanctuary on the columns to the left and right of the sanctuary. The vibrant representation of the Madonna and Child replaces the wood statue of Mary which, like that of St. Anthony, so easily blended in with the brick wall behind it. Mary will remain on our left; to the right, from the perspective of the Lord’s presence in the tabernacle, because; “on his [the king’s] right stands the queen [his mother] arrayed in gold” —Psalm 45:10.

The icon of Christ, known as “the light giver” because of the quotation “I am the light of the world” from John’s Gospel, will hang to our right where the statue of St. Anthony used to be. This is the traditional way: representations of Mary to our left, Christ to the right and the real presence of Christ in the tabernacle front and center. St. Anthony’s likeness remains in the sanctuary, moved to the left of the taber-nacle; opposite the tabernacle’s red votive candle where it will be more visible.

I pray that these vibrant representations of our Lord will reinvigorate our communal and personal prayer.

Contemplate these images and note the symbols used. The first five notes below are true of both icons and are typical of virtually all icons representing Christ.

1) The halo surrounding Christ’s head contains a cross. Only Christ is depicted this way in iconography; all other halos have a plain field within the circle.

2) The right hand of Christ is raised in blessing with the index and middle fingers extended representing his two na-tures, human and divine; but they are not extended equally because his human nature is not equal to his divine majesty.

3) Our Lord’s thumb, pinky and ring fingers are joined in representation of the trinity of persons in one God. It is this triune God who blesses us.

4) On the right shoulder of our Lord there is a stripe running down his inner garment. It can be of various colors and rep-resents Isaiah 9:5 which tells us “and the government shall be upon his shoulder.” It is a sign of authority.

5) Christ wears an inner robe of red and is draped in an outer robe of blue, whereas Mary is robed in blue and draped in an outer robe of red. Red often represents the divine, blue represents the human. Jesus, the divine Son of God (red) is

Jesus and Mary in our Sanctuary — from Fr. Joe

“robed in flesh” (blue), that is: “and the word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Mary, on the other hand, was human (blue), but by God’s singular grace, in her Immaculate Con-ception, was preserved from the original sin inherited by all of humanity. She “found favor with God” represented in the red outer garment.

6) The infant Jesus in Mary’s arms does not look at all like a baby, but rather a little man. He has no beard and looks innocent enough, but the bodily proportions, most notably the head, are not that of a child. This is the usual practice in iconography, and seems to be an expression that this child is much more than a child; that, though young, he is endowed with wisdom and understanding far surpassing his years; see Luke 2:47.

7) Finally, though there is more symbolism I am sure, note that Mary, as she is holding the infant Jesus, directs our focus to him with her right hand. That is what all saints do, point away from themselves and direct others toward their Lord and Savior.

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Parishioner Update for January through March 2016

Upcoming AnniversariesJune64 years George & Jeane Brown61 years Martin & Alice Schindler53 years Robert & Mary Kruer52 years August & Penny Reiter51 years James & Carol Henshaw50 years Dennis & Dorothy Ott25 years Charles & Pamela Gill

July64 years David & Janet Bradley64 years Ted & Carol Hellinger54 years Jarvis & Barbara Benjamin54 years Gilbert & Evelyn Gwaltney50 years Darrell & Charlene Uhl

August70 years George & Betty Hutt59 years Rex & Frances Gettelfinger57 years Edward & Doris Korte56 years Walter & Anna Cannon52 years Freddie & Mary Armstrong

August52 years William & Laura Schwender52 years John & Joyce Sims50 years James & Mary Ann Bemiss

September62 years Vernon & Carolyn Ernstberger62 years Elmer & Martina Renn60 years Richard & Marie Bennett60 years Gilbert & Alma Jean Campbell60 years Allan & Carole Dehli60 years Michael & Lois Sellmer57 years Joseph & Rosalea Morris57 years Robert & Joann Throckmorton55 years James & Margie Stemle53 years Dennis & Pricilla Lauster52 years David & Mary Sue Mann25 years Kevin & Tonia LaGrange25 years James & Theresa McClure25 years Michael & Christina Scroggins25 years Jeffrey & Julie Sparks

New ParishionersChris WiltonGuilherme Carreiro and

Gladys BahamondeSarah Furlow and

son MikelMarietta LawDaniel & Ellie Kornexl and

sons Harlon & Wyatt

Deaths1-29-16 Rose Marie Turnbow2-22-16 Harold J. Andres

Baptisms1-31-16 Madalyn Grace Wayne