St. Rita Catholic Church

This Week at St. Anthony of Padua

Mon-Fri: 8 am Mass | Sat Vigil: 5:30 pm | Sun Masses: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am. OCIA Catechumenate session, Sun 9 am. Sacramental prep class, Sun 10:45 am. OCIA Inquiry session, Sun 12:15 pm. Youth Ministry meeting, Sun 12:15 pm in the School Cafeteria.

Upcoming Events

Mon: Cenacle of the Divine Mercy, 9 am | Fri: Stations of the Cross, 7 pm. SVdP Food Pantry on Sat, 7:30 am–10:30 am in Saint Mother Teresa Building. Youth Ministry Group meeting every Sunday at 12:15 pm. Adult Confirmation Prep classes forming, contact Deacon Frank for info.

Mass Intentions

Mass commemorations for the coming week: Feb 23: Fr. Oscar, Angela Grezzo | Feb 24: Fr. Garry | Feb 25: Fr. Oscar, Living & Deceased Members of the Schrader Family | Feb 26: Fr. Oscar, Thomas Black | Feb 27: Fr. Garry, Maureen Stipanov | Feb 28: Fr. Oscar, Denise Midili | Mar 1: Fr. Oscar.

Volunteer Opportunity: Hero to a Child

You may volunteer to represent the best interests of a child in court or donate to help kids in need throughout the year with basics, educational, and support needs. Visit www.herotoachild.org for more information.

Medicare Assistance

Matthew J. Jowanna specializes in Medicare services, including Medicare Advantage, supplemental plans, prescription drug plans, and VETECARE certification. Contact Matthew for assistance.

Children's Stories - Make a Difference

Change children's stories by volunteering to advocate for them in court or by donating to provide necessary support. Visit www.herotoachild.org to get involved.

CatholicMatch.com/FL

Connect with fellow Catholics in Florida through CatholicMatch.com/FL. Join to meet individuals who share your faith and values.

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

Mass Schedule at St. Anthony of Padua

Join us for Mass at St. Anthony Parish Church on weekdays at 8 am, Saturday Vigil at 5:30 pm, and Sunday Masses at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am. We welcome all parishioners, visitors, and new community members to celebrate the Liturgy with us.

Upcoming Events

1. Monday, February 16: Parish office closed for Presidents’ Day. 2. Wednesday, February 18: Ash Wednesday services at 8 am, 9:30 am (School Mass), and 7 pm (evening service with ashes). 3. Saturday, February 21: Stations of the Cross at 7 pm in the Church. 4. Sunday, February 22: Sacramental Preparation Class at 10:45 am in the Saint Anthony School Building.

Prayer & Worship

Join us in prayer for Vittoria Whiteley, Carl Harig, Grace Miller, and others listed on the prayer list. Sunday readings for February 15 include Sir 15:15-20, Ps 119:1-2, 1 Cor 2:6-10, and Mt 5:17-37. Let us stay connected through prayer and worship.

RCIA & Youth Ministry Meetings

1. OCIA Catechumenate Session on Sunday, February 15 at 9 am in the Saint Mother Teresa Building. 2. Youth Ministry Group meeting on Sunday, February 22 at 12:15 pm in the St. Anthony's School Cafeteria. Get involved and deepen your faith!

Giving & Support

Consider participating in the special collections and appeals at St. Anthony's, supporting the Mission Appeal, and the Sanctity of Life events. Your generosity helps us serve those in need and fulfill our mission. Thank you for your continued support.

Volunteer Opportunity: Hero to a Child

Volunteer to represent children's best interests in and out of court. Consider donating to support kids' needs year-round. Visit www.herotoachild.org for more information.

MedAlert System for Seniors Living Alone

Stay safe with the MDMedAlert system starting at $19.95/month. Features include ambulance/police alerts, GPS tracking, and fall detection. Call 800.809.3570 for more details.

Children's Stories Changed Through Volunteer Efforts

Seek volunteers to change children's stories for the better. Help kids with basic needs, education, and support. Contact 727-464-6528 for more information.

Quality Family Dental Care Available

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Farm to Table Catering Services

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Mass Schedule at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri at 8 am; Saturday at 8 am and 5:30 pm vigil; Sunday at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am. Confessions available on Sat 4-5 pm or by appointment. Adoration every Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm.

Ash Wednesday Services

Join us on Feb 18, 2026, for Ash Wednesday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 7 pm. Ashes will be distributed at Mass and during the service. No Adoration on Ash Wednesday.

Lenten Preparation

As Lent approaches, consider joining the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) to deepen your faith. Explore more about Catholicism and sacraments. Contact Deacon Frank for more info.

This Week's Ministry & Formation

Tue: GriefShare 10 am; Wed: Adoration 9 am-6 pm; Thu: SVdP 6:45 pm; Sat: SVdP Food Pantry 7:30-10:30 am. Cenacle of the Divine Mercy meets every Mon at 9 am.

National Marriage Week

Celebrate National Marriage Week by investing in your relationship. Strengthen your marriage with resources and events. Visit marriageweek.org for more details.

An Important Meeting for Caregivers

The Sacred Heart Caregiver Support Group will have its first meeting via Zoom on Feb 10 at 1:30 pm. It's an opportunity for caregivers to connect, discuss, and support each other. Contact Roger Crabb for Zoom links and more details. Monthly meetings will follow. Thank you to all caregivers for their dedication!

Feast of St. Blaise - Throat Blessings

In honor of the Feast of St. Blaise, there will be blessings of throats after all Masses this weekend. Take a moment to receive this special blessing that commemorates St. Blaise, Bishop, and Martyr. Stay after Mass to participate.

Healing Ministry Meeting

The Healing Ministry will meet on Saturday, Feb 14 at 10 am in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend this gathering. For more information, please contact Andrea Gude. Let's come together to support this vital ministry of healing.