Christmas Caroling

The parish community of St. Anthony of Padua shares with every family the hope for a Christmas Season that is laden with joy and a New Year that is abundantly blessed!

We, through the PPC, PFC, catechists and some of our barangay coordinators, are visiting homes and sing for and with families Christmas carols as we all dispose ourselves in the spirit of the season.

In the same spirit, we are inviting these families and all to share in our project of procuring things needed for our parish church, rectory and office. We set ourselves to this because we believe that the acquisition of these things will pave way for better liturgical celebrations and administration of the rectory and office.

Donations from this caroling will fund such needed purchases.

Parish Activities

FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES

Christmas Caroling

TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Misa Aguinaldo Coffeetime

Marriage Banns

PEPITO ARIOS, son of Perfecto Arios and Leticia Taroma, and resident of Brgy. Valdez, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, would like to marry NAIDA GONZALES, daughter of Mariano Gonzales and Trinidad Esta, a resident of Brgy. Lydia, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, on December 16, 2009.

JOEL SALINAS, son of Delardo Salinas and Magdalena Lagutan of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, and BHENELYNE ABRIGADO, daughter of Benedicto Abrigado and Helen Bueno of Marcos, Ilocos Norte, civilly married on September 12, 2008, both residents of No. 4, Romblon St., Bago-Bantay, Quezon City, would like to receive the sacrament of marriage on December 26, 2009.

ALLAN BINGAYAN, son of William Bingayan and Letician Bayudan, and resident of Brgy. Escoda, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, would like to marry ROMELYN DULDULAO, daughter of Romulo Duldulao and Aurelia Alba, and resident of Brgy. Tabucbuc, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, on December 28, 2009.

DEXTER RAZA, son Wilson Raza and Luzviminda Agcaoili, and resident of Brgy. Ferdinand, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, would like to marry JESSICA MANUEL, daughter of Mario and Loreta Manuel, and resident of Brgy. Pacifico, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, on JANUARY 14, 2010.

Bulletins and Announcements

Marriage Banns

From the Office of the Pastor

2009 Christmas Message and Greetings

Christmas Message and Greetings

Disyembre 6, 2009

Patpatgek a kakabsat,

Ti kappia ti Apo adda kadakayo!

Mapadayawan ken maragsakanak iti pannakaibaonko nga agserbi kas kura paroko ditoy ilitayo a Marcos. Agyamanak iti Apo iti daytoy napateg a gundaway nga insagutna kaniak. Ammok a kadkadduaennatayo babaen ti grasiana iti panangsurottayo kas maysa a gimong iti dalan ti biag-pammati.

Daytoy ngarud ti umuna a daras nga agkakaddua ken agkaykaysatayo para iti Rambak ti Paskua ken Baro a Tawen. Namnamaek ti panagtitimpuyogtayo nga agsagana ken pannakipasettayo amin kadagiti nadumaduma nga aktibidades tapno nabaknang ti panagrambaktayo, ken agbalin daytoy a tiempo a pakadegdegan ken pagrang-ayan ti biag-pammatitayo kas parokia.

Iti daytoy a Paskua, mapabaro koma kadatay amin ti espiritu ti panagririnnanud ken panagsisinnakit, ta daytoy la ngarud ti anag daytoy a tiempo. Ti Dios, iti panangisakitna kadatayo a managbasol nga annakna, inranudna ni Apo Jesus tapno isalakannatayo. Daytoy koma ngarud met ti agbalin a pakakitaan ti kina-Catolikotayo: Iranudan ti tiempo, talento, pigsa ken kinabaknang ken isakittayo ti parokiatayo ken ti maysa ken maysa gapu ta agkakabsattayo.

Baro a tawen. Panangpabaro. Panangrugi manen. Irubbuattayo nga addaan iti nainget a panagtarigagay a pasantaken pay ti biag-parokia. Pannakapatanor kadagiti nadumaduma a ministries. Pannakapabaro ti Christian Formation Program. Pannakagutigot iti ad-adu pay a kameng ti parokia a makipaset kadagiti aramid-parokia. Pannakapapintas ti simbaantayo ken aglawlawna. Yantangay sagsagaantayo ti GOLDEN JUBILEE ti diocesistayo, dawatek ti alisto a pannakipartisiparyo kadagiti maisayangkatto a panagtitipon kadagiti barbarangay ken sitsitio nga idauloan ti Parish Jubilee Formation Team.

Naragsak a Paskua ken Napnoan Bendision a Baro a Tawen!

Toy agserserbi kadakayo,

Fr. Tom

Hospitality Ministry

Ti Misyonmi

Ti Hospitality Ministry ti Parokia ni San Antonio de Padua, iti pannakainspirarna iti ayat ni Jesucristo, tumulong iti panangpasangbay kadagiti amin a sumrek ken makipaset kadagiti aramid a pagdaydayaw iti Dios.

Siasinokami

Parokianonakami ni San Antonio de Padua a nangikumit iti bagimi a mangsarabo ken mangpasangbay iti nainkabsatan a wagas kadagiti amin a sumrek iti balay ti Apo.

Dagiti Aramidmi

Dakami nga agserserbi iti Hospitality Ministry:

· Kablaawanmi dagiti amin a makimisa iti isasangpetda iti simbaan

· Tumulongkami para iti naurnos a panagdaton

· Sisasaganakami a mangipaay iti aniaman a kasapulan dagiti makimisa bayat iti selebrasyon

· Ibunongmi dagiti surat, pakaammo ken dadduma pay

· Siguradoenmi a nadalus ti simbaan kalpasan ti Misa

Kasano a Makapagbalinka a Kameng iti daytoy a Ministry

No mariknam ti awag nga agserbi iti Apo babaen iti panangipaay ti friendly smile ken panangibiag ti welcoming attitude, makipasetka iti daytoy a ministry.

Maidawat kadagiti Hospitality Ministers nga addada koma iti simbaan 30 minutos kasangoanan ti Misa.

Kumpletoen laeng ti form iti daytoy a brochure ken isubmitir iti opisina ti parokia.

Eucharistic Ministry

Ti Misyonmi

Ti Eucharistic Ministry ti Parokia ni San Antonio de Padua, iti pannakainspirarna iti ayat ni Jesucristo, tumulong iti padi iti panangipaay iti Nasantoan a Comunion.

Siasinokami

Parokianonakami ni San Antonio de Padua a nangikumit iti bagimi a dummakkel iti pammati babaen iti panagserbimi iti maysa ken maysa ken ni Apo Dios. Maiturong ti puso ken nakemmi iti pannakipaset ken pannakipagrambak iti Liturhiya ti Misa ken iti panagserbi iti lamisaan ti Apo.

Dagiti Aramidmi

Dakami nga agserserbi iti Eucharistic Ministry:

· Isaganami ti credence table kasangoanan ti Misa

· Makipasetkami iti procession iti rugi ti Misa

· Tulonganmi ti Apo Padi a mangipaay ti Nasantoan a Comunion iti uneg ti Misa

· Dalusanmi dagiti sacred vessels kalpasan ti Misa

Kasano a Makapagbalinka a Kameng iti daytoy a Ministry

No addaanka iti natibker a pammati, no ay-ayatem ti Apo ken isakitmo ti parokia, ken no tarigagayam ti agserbi, mabalinka a makipaset iti daytoy a ministry ti parokia.

Maidawat kadagiti Eucharistic Ministers nga addada koma iti simbaan 20 minutos kasangoanan ti Misa.

Maragsakankami nga umawat ken mangpasangbay kadagiti baro a ministros iti gimongtayo.

Kumpletoen laeng ti form iti daytoy a brochure ken isubmitir iti opisina ti parokia. Mabalin iti makiuman iti uray siasinoman kadagiti Eucharistic Ministers ti parokia.

Parish Calendar

2009 Advent and Christmas Season Schedule

2009 Advent and Christmas Season Schedule

Pagannurotan iti Misa Aguinaldo ken iti Tiempo ti Paskua ti Pannakaiyanak ni Apo Jesus

3:00 am – Tuktukar ti Paskua
4:00 am – Pannakarambak ti Nasantoan a Misa

December 16 (Mierkoles)
Sponsor: Barangay Fortuna

December 17 (Huebes)
Sponsor: Barangay Daquioag

December 18 (Biernes)
Sponsors: Barangay Mabuti ken Imelda

December 19 (Sabado)
Sponsors: Barangay Ferdinand, Elizabeth ken Cacafean
PARISH ADVENT RECOLLECTION AND VESPERS, 2:00 pm, iti simbaan ti Parokia. MAAWIS TI AMIN NGA UMAY.

December 20 (Domingo)
Sponsor: Barangay Tabucbuc
8:30 am – Maikadua a Misa

December 21 (Lunes)
Sponsors: Barangay Lydia

December 22 (Martes)
Sponsors: Barangay Pacifico ken Escoda

December 23 (Mierkoles)
Sponsor: Barangay Valdez

Decemebr 24 (Huebes)
Sponsor: Barangay Santiago

December 24 (Huebes)
8:30 pm – Pannakarambak ti Misa iti Bisperas ti Paskua
Sponsors: PPC & PFC Officers, Barangay Coordinators

December 25 (Biernes)
8:30 am – Misa iti Kaaldawan ti Paskua
Sponsors: CWL, LOM, El Shaddai
PANNAKAIRUGI TI PANAGBISITA NI NIÑO JESUS KADAGITI PAGTAENGAN/BARANGAY, idauloan dagiti barangay coordinators ken kakaduada.

December 27 (Domingo) Fiesta ti Nasantoan a Familia
6:30 am – Umuna a Misa (Fortuna Chapel)
8:30 am – Maikadua a Misa (Parish Church)
Sponsors: Barangay Chairmen and Councils, and their families, led by the Office of the ABC President
PARISH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY. Mangrugi iti bigat kalpasan ti misa agingga iti malem.

December 31 (Huebes)
8:30 pm – Misa ti Baro a Tawen
Sponsors: The Mayor’s Office; Municipal Council, led by the Vice-Mayor’s Office; Department Heads and Staffs

January 1, 2010 (Biernes)
8:30 am-Solemnidad ni Birhen Maria, Ina ti Dios
Sponsors: Office of the District Supervisor; Elementary Schools Heads, Teachers and
Staffs

January 3, 2010 (Domingo) Fiesta ti Epifania (Tallo
nga Ari)
6:30 am – Umuna a Misa (Fortuna Chapel)
8:30 am – Maikadua a Misa (Parish Church)
Sponsors: PNP Marcos; TESDA Administration and Staff; Marcos National High School
Administration, Teachers & other Employees
9:30 am – MASS BAPTISM. Agpalista a dagus iti parokia wenno ipakaammo iti barangay coordinator ti panggep nga agpabunyag. Awan ti ilimos a parents’ fee, ngem ited dagiti manganak tay maikanatad nga sponsor’s fee. Itugot ti Birth Certificate tay mabunyagan.

Parish Staff

Grace Battulayan-Ibay, House Manager
Melvin Madarang, Chauffeur
Diana Rose Agustin, Assistant to the House Manager (Parish Scholar)

Parish Needs

5 big cabinets at @ Php7,000.00

Our parish church does not have a sacristy to keep our sacramental/liturgical things. To put things in order, we need cabinets for vestments, vessels, books, linens, statues/images and church supplies, to be placed in the rectory.

2 shelf-cabinets for the parish office at @ Php5,000.00

1 dining room cabinet at @ Php8,000.00

1 big coffee-maker

kitchen utensils

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2009: Mrs. Juanita "Annie" Rubio-Pillos, Hermana Mayor

Parish Photos

Installation of Rev. Nolasco "Tom" M. Pascua, Jr. as Pastor, November 21, 2009
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2009: Mrs. Juanita "Annie" Rubio-Pillos, Hermana Mayor

Installation of Rev. Nolasco M. Pascua, Jr. as Pastor, November 21, 2009

Fr. Tom and his sister Maricar

Fr. Tom with his family and relatives from Pinili

Fr. Tom with the bishop and his brother-priests

Fr. Tom prays part of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Fr. Tom signs his profession of faith, as the chancellor looks on.

Fr. Tom makes his profession of faith.

The parish community, represented by the Parish Pastoral Council, formally welcomes Fr. Tom.

The bishop is delivering his homily.

The Parish Councils and Commissions

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Mr. Warner Guillermo
Vice-President: Mr. Leonardo Menor
Secretary: Mrs. Imelda Manuel
Treasurer: Mrs. Magna Macalma

COMMISSION HEADS

Worship and Liturgy: Mrs. Zenaida Mabalot
Christian Formation: Mrs. Monina Cochiaosue
Social Action/Services: Mr. Juanito Leal
Temporalities: Mr. Benjamin Lorenzo, Sr.
Youth: Ms. Floridel Balantac
Vocation: Mrs. Feliza Menor
Family and Life: Mr. & Mrs. Fulgencio & Luz Tamayo

BARANGAY COORDINATORS

Brgy. Daquioag: Feliza Menor and Nita Menor
Brgy. Elizabeth: Shirley Diego and Dina Ablao
Brgy. Escoda: Norma Ligot, Tessie Agustin and Victoria Ligot
Brgy. Ferdinand: Flordelino Balicao and Clarita Bisac
Brgy. Fortuna: Lita Eugenio and Vicky Guillermo
Brgy. Imelda: Ester Benavidez and Gloria Tungpalan
Brgy. Lydia: Loreto Ines, Pepita Gabumpa and Erlinda Andres
Brgy. Mabuti: Enriqueta Reyes, Nida Susa and Sofronia Lubong
Brgy. Pacifico: Prisidia Mariano amd Marilyn Abrogena
Brgy. Santiago: Norma Narciso and Viola Simeon
Brgy. Tabucbuc: Henerosa Aligad and Clarita Pascua
Brgy. Valdez: Annie Pillos, Lovelyn Ababao and Virginia Salitamos

REPRESENTATIVES OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS

Legion of Mary: Natiflordeliza Guira
Catholic Women's League: Vicky Ligot
El Shaddai Charistic Movement: Nanet Lorenzo
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Jonel Rosqueta

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL

Chairman: Ms. Rosita Saludares
Members: Ms. Evelyn Tacderan and Mrs. Mildred Pascual

Donation from Elk Grove, California!

The parish is grateful to Fr. Tom's aunt in California who remitted $1,200 for the purchase of liturgical linens and other cloths.

4 colors (white, red, green, violet) altar frontals
4 colors lectern frontals
4 colors banners
1 St. Anthony of Padua banner
2 sets of 4 side altar covers
2 covers for table of offering
4 colors decorative cloths for tabernacle
2 large corporals
1 altar cloth

God bless her family!

July 26: Happy anniversary to our diocese!

The Parish of St. Anthony of Padua is one with the whole province in celebrating the 48th foundation aniversary (1961) of the Diocese of Laoag.

We welcome His Excellency Edward Joseph Adams, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, who visits Laoag for the first time to grace this great event of the local Church.

This 48th anniversary is also the launching of the program of activities in observance of the golden jubilee of the diocese in 2011.

Our greetings, too, go to Bishop Sergio Utleg, the Monsignori, our priests and deacons and to all the faithful!

History of St. Anthony of Padua Parish

“Chotis Dingreña”, considered as the municipal dance, originated from Alabaan, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, as contained in a literature used by folk dance instructors all over the country. Today, it can be claimed as “Chotis Marcoseña” because Alabaan is now part of the new town and parish called Marcos.

The southern portion of the hometown of many priests was blooming to become the rice granary of Dingras. With the quality and quantity of harvest vis-à-vis the industry of the people, the area would become the site for a new municipality. Through a bill sponsored by then Representative Simeon M. Valdez, the town of Marcos was created by virtue of Republic Act 3753. Six big barrios (Biding, Capariaan, Alabaan, Agunit, Culao and Ragas) were carved out of Dingras to form the new town, named after Mariano Marcos in recognition of his heroism even before his son Ferdinand would ascend to the Presidency. As the town progressed, the six barrios were further subdivided into the present 13 barangays mostly named after the first names of the Marcos clan (Lydia, Imelda, Mabuti, Valdez, Daquioag, Fortuna, Pacifico, Tabucbuc, Santiago, Ferdinand, Elizabeth and Cacafean).

Sensitive to the pastoral needs of the industrious people, the first bishop of Laoag, the late Archbishop Antonio Ll. Mabutas canonically erected the parish on June 13, 1966 – the date of his birth and feast of his patron, “San Antonio de Padua” – and considered the youngest for the next 33 years. (Sta. Rosa was erected in 1999, immediately before Bishop Abaya assumed the See of Nueva Segovia.) The barangay chapel of Alabaan, being the only one in the area was converted into a parish church. Gradually, more and more parishioners learned to come for mass including the taga-daya (those coming from the barangays east of the Padsan River). The small church was becoming smaller and smaller. There was no more space to expand; to the west a cliff ends the hill were the church is suspended, to the east the busy national road often became the starting point of marching couples at weddings, to the north the houses provided the resident priest neighbors at a hearing distance, and to the south another cliff ends the portion where the rectory is built. Until the thought of constructing a larger church on a higher hill where the town’s Poblacion was built, a lot with a down sloping terrain was donated by Dr. Magdalena Leaño when Fr. Jojo Saturnino was parish priest. The open diamond-shaped church with a unique architectural design was consecrated in 1996 by Bishop Abaya when the parish hosted the Christ the King celebration under the leadership of Fr. Walde Batoon. Travelling about 4 kilometers from the new parish church to his residence, and with the support of the parishioners, Fr. Ian Rabago spearheaded the construction of a huge and well-equipped rectory, blessed on July 1, 1999. The new parish church, now at the heart of the town is a witness to the growing number of active parishioners, who found difficulty going to the southernmost barangay Fortuna.

The following priests are well-remembered by Marcoseños: Rev. Amador Foz (1966-67), Rev. Damaso Argel (1967-69), +Rev. Adriano Lagoc (1969-73), Rev. Jose Agustin (1973), Rev. Teodoro Remigio (1973-77), Rev. Mario Garaza (1977-81), Rev. Richard Antonio (1981-84), Rev. Pedro A. Acoba (1984-86), Rev. Emil Valenciano (1986-89), Rev. Jojo Saturnino (1989-92), Rev. Romualde D. Batoon (1992-97), Rev. Noel Ian G. Rabago (1997-2001), Rev. Anthony Dimagiba as Parochial Administrator (2001), Rev. Tranquilino Santos (2002-2008), and Rev. Joey Ranjo (2008-2009).

by Rev. Noel Ian G. Rabago

Eucharist

As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. Parishioners and visitors to St. Anthony are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour.

If you or someone in your family is ill, Holy Communion can be delivered to your home by one of the St. Anthony Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.

Communion for the Sick
If you or a family member is ill or otherwise homebound and cannot attend Mass to receive communion, please call the rectory at 676-1201 to arrange for one of our Ministers to the Sick to bring the Eucharist to your home.

First Communion for Children
Children who are at least in the 4th grade are prepared for reception of the Eucharist during the course of their Christian Education classes in their school.

For inquiries, please call the parish office/rectory.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly called Extreme Unction, The Last Rites, or The Anointing, is for the elderly, the seriously ill, or those scheduled for surgery. The rite of Healing is offered by special appointment.

Call the rectory, 676-1201, if someone needs to have a priest visit the home.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (formerly called confession) is offered weekdays before or after the 6:30 a.m. mass and on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00.

The confessional is located in the Church chapel.

Private confessions can be scheduled by contacting the Parish office at 676-1201.

Confirmation

St. Anthony Catholic Church offers Confirmation for both teens and adults.

Since the bishop is the only ordinary minister of the sacrament, parishioners who would like to be confirmed must inquire from the parish office regarding details.

In the diocese, confirmations are customarily offered in the context of parish fiesta celebrations. Nevertheless, St. Anthony Church is in the process of preparing a formation program for candidates for confirmation celebrated apart from the parish fiesta.

Baptism

Parishioners are invited and encouraged to have their children baptized at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Diocese of Laoag requires that parents and godparents must participate in the baptismal preparation program prior to the celebration of baptism.

Baptisms are celebrated on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Parents must contact the Parish office at 676-1201 or visit the Parish office to register and should be prepared to provide the office the original Birth Certificate of the candidate for baptism and information regarding the godparents. The Parish staff will provide information regarding the baptism, the pre-sacramental seminar, and the baptismal ceremony.

Fees:
Parents' fee: Php 200.00
Parents' fee (when the baptism is celebrated outside the parish schedule): Php 400.00
Sponsor's fee: Php 100.00

The New Pastor's Appointment Letter

A P P O I N T M E N T

By virtue of the faculty vested in me by canon 523, I,
by the Grace of God and Favor of the Apostolic See, Bishop of Laoag,
hereby appoint you

REV. NOLASCO M. PASCUA, JR.

PARISH PRIEST
of ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH,
Marcos, Ilocos Norte

whom I judge to be outstanding in sound doctrine and uprightness of character and endowed with zeal for souls and other virtues. I commit to you the full care of souls in that Parish with all the faculties, duties, rights and privileges according to the Code of Canon Law, Diocesan statutes, and approved consuetude.

I urge the clergy and our lay faithful to give you all the cooperation and consideration you need and show you the respect due to a minister of God.

This Letter of Appointment takes effect as of June 15, 2009 and is valid for three (3) years or until revoked by me or my successor.

Given this 15th day of June 2009, at the Chancery Office, Bishop’s Residence, Laoag City, duly signed and affixed with the seal of the Diocese.



(SGD.) + SERGIO L. UTLEG
Bishop of Laoag

Mass Schedule

All masses are celebrated in the Parish Church, unless otherwise indicated.

Mass Schedules shown here are for regularly scheduled masses held at St. Anthony Catholic Church throughout the year.

Sundays
6:30 a.m. (Brgy. Fortuna Chapel)
8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m. (Barangay)

1st Sunday: Brgy. Elizabeth
2nd Sunday: Brgy. Escoda
3rd Sunday: Brgy. Tabucbuc
4th Sunday: Brgy. Pacifico

Saturdays [Vigil/Anticipated Sunday Mass]
4:00 p.m. (Barangay)

2nd Saturday: Brgy. Santiago
3rd Saturday: Brgy. Ferdinand
4th Saturday: Brgy. Mabuti

Weekdays
Monday - Friday
5:00 p.m.

Note: There is no mass at 5:00 p.m. on days when there is a scheduled wedding or funeral mass.
Holy Days of Obligation
8:30 a.m.

Confessions
Weekdays: Before or after the weekday mass in the afternoon
Saturdays: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Contact the parish office for special schedule.

Office Hours

Tuesday through Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00 nn
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

CONTACT INFORMATION

Church and Office Address:
Brgy. Lydia
Marcos, Ilocos Norte 2907
Phone Number: (077) 676-1201
Email: stanthonymarcos@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Brgy. Lydia
Marcos, Ilocos Norte 2907

Staff:
Pastor - Reverend Nolasco "Tom" M. Pascua, Jr.
Secretary - Ms. Tessie

DONATIONS

CLICK HERE TO SEE DONATIONS ALREADY MADE TO ST. ANTHONY CHURCH.

Contributions to St. Anthony Catholic Church support our many ministries and community efforts. Contributions also help to maintain our Parish grounds and buildings.

Contributions may be made on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Call the Parish Office at (077) 676-1201 for additional information.

Contributions may be remitted to the following accounts:
Parish Fund: Security Bank Account No. 0693-499420-002
Faith Formation Fund/Catechetical Fund: Security Bank Account No. 0693-499420-003

Donations by Check:
Make checks payable to "St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Marcos, Ilocos Norte". Deposit checks in the collection baskets during any Mass, or mail to: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Brgy. Lydia, Marcos, Ilocos Norte 2907.

All contributions will be properly receipted.

PARISH

St. Anthony Parish is a Roman Catholic Parish in Ilocos Norte, Pihilippines. Established in 1966 it supports an active, involved, inclusive and welcoming community, inspired by the love of Jesus Christ.

The Parish is called to bring all people of God together in worship; to declare our belief in God's love, based upon the teaching of Jesus Christ; and to celebrate and grow in our relationship with God.

Learn more:
Staff
Office Hours
Mass Schedule
Directions to the Church
History of St. Anthony Church
Parish Councils and Commissions
Religious Organizations and Movements
View Photos of Some of Our Events

MINISTRIES

St. Anthony of Catholic Church is an active community, inclusive and welcoming. Our mission is to bring all people of God together in worship; to declare our belief in God's love, based upon the teaching of Jesus Christ; and to celebrate and grow in our relationship with God.

The Parish has many ministries in which parishioners are encouraged to participate.

The Ministries of St. Anthony are:
Liturgical Ministries
. Ministry of the Word
. Eucharistic Ministry
. Hospitality Ministry
. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
. Music Ministry
Philanthropic Ministries
Caregiving Ministries
. Bereavement Ministry
. Church Linen Ministry
Faith Formation Ministries
. School-based Christian Education
Social Ministries

SACRAMENTS

The Latin word Sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred." The sacraments are the signs that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special ways of experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say Sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.

The Sacraments at St. Anthony are:
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Reconciliation
Marriage
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick

St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony is one of the most popular saints in the Church. He is the patron of lost things and numerous other causes. In Brazil, he is considered a general of the army; he is the patron of the poor and has been recognized as a wonderworker from the moment of his death.
He was born in Portugal and entered the Augustinian monastery of Sao Vicente in Lisbon when he was fifteen. When news of the Franciscan martyrs in Morocco reached him, he joined the Franciscans at Coimbra. At his own request, he was sent as a missionary to Morocco, but he became ill, and on his return journey his boat was driven off course and he landed in Sicily. He took part in St. Francis' famous Chapter of Mats in 1221 and was assigned to the Franciscan province of Romagna.

He became a preacher by accident. When a scheduled preacher did not show up for an ordination ceremony at Forli, the Franciscan superior told Anthony to go into the pulpit. His eloquence stirred everyone, and he was assigned to preach throughout northern Italy. Because of his success in converting heretics, he was called the "Hammer of Heretics" and because of his learning, St. Francis himself appointed him a teacher of theology. St. Anthony of Padua was such a forceful preacher that shops closed when he came to town, and people stayed all night in church to be present for his sermons. He became associated with Padua because he made this city his residence and the center of his great preaching mission.

After a series of Lenten sermons in 1231, Anthony's strength gave out and he went into seclusion at Camposanpiero but soon had to be carried back to Padua. He did not reach the city but was taken to the Poor Clare convent at Arcella, where he died. He was thirty-six years old, and the whole city of Padua turned out in mourning for his passing.

He was canonized within a year of his death and was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII in 1946.

-Adapted

Happy fiesta!

Warm fiesta greetings go out to all parishioners and devotees of St. Anthony of Padua.
May the day of our patron be fruitful for all of us!