“The Christian meaning of death is revealed in the light of the Paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ in whom resides our only hope”
Enduring Hope: As Jesus traveled to Jerusalem for the last time, his time to fulfill the Father’s plan for the salvation of humankind was drawing near. Jesus’ actions in washing his disciples’ feet, giving us his Body and Blood at the Last Supper, and accepting his agony and subsequent death on the Cross give us hope in difficult times and model faithful endurance when darkness envelops us. In times of suffering, failure, family breakups, loss of friends, or a loved one’s death, Jesus’ death gives us hope for a new tomorrow.
Uniting our suffering with His helps us see that to know ourselves we must turn our lives over to the Father. With hope, we trust that He will sustain us, thus preparing us for our eventual resurrection. Such enduring hope is the bottom line, if we are to recognize our true identity.
(CCC, no. 1681).
Enduring Hope: As Jesus traveled to Jerusalem for the last time, his time to fulfill the Father’s plan for the salvation of humankind was drawing near. Jesus’ actions in washing his disciples’ feet, giving us his Body and Blood at the Last Supper, and accepting his agony and subsequent death on the Cross give us hope in difficult times and model faithful endurance when darkness envelops us. In times of suffering, failure, family breakups, loss of friends, or a loved one’s death, Jesus’ death gives us hope for a new tomorrow.
Uniting our suffering with His helps us see that to know ourselves we must turn our lives over to the Father. With hope, we trust that He will sustain us, thus preparing us for our eventual resurrection. Such enduring hope is the bottom line, if we are to recognize our true identity.
Lent-Easter Reflections from USCCB
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Communal First Saturdays
Make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in order to bring about the salvation of souls and world peace.
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Baptism Preparation Class - English
Communal First Saturdays
Make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in order to bring about the salvation of souls and world peace.
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Baptism Preparation Class - English
Saturday, April 1, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
SAS Easter Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt open to children ages 0 to 10 sponsored by St Anne’s Society. Join us for games, prizes, snacks, drinks, egg hunting and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM OR 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Information Session on Welcoming Society of Paduan Ambassadors
The purpose of this society is to foster a culture of welcome. We aim to reach everyone whose life journey brings them to St. Anthony of Padua for the first time, or, who are looking for a way to become part of our parish but do not know where to start. Join your fellow Paduans to find out more!
Friday, April 7, 2017, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
First Friday Hour of Reparation
Friday, April 7, 2017, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lenten Fish Fry Fridays
Join us for fellowship and food every Friday during Lent. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Friday, April 7, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
What a price He paid to cover my sins, to open the gates of heaven for me and to fill my soul with His own Spirit.
Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:45 AM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
SAS Easter Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt open to children ages 0 to 10 sponsored by St Anne’s Society. Join us for games, prizes, snacks, drinks, egg hunting and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM OR 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Information Session on Welcoming Society of Paduan Ambassadors
The purpose of this society is to foster a culture of welcome. We aim to reach everyone whose life journey brings them to St. Anthony of Padua for the first time, or, who are looking for a way to become part of our parish but do not know where to start. Join your fellow Paduans to find out more!
Friday, April 7, 2017, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
First Friday Hour of Reparation
Friday, April 7, 2017, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lenten Fish Fry Fridays
Join us for fellowship and food every Friday during Lent. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Friday, April 7, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
What a price He paid to cover my sins, to open the gates of heaven for me and to fill my soul with His own Spirit.
Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:45 AM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
NOTE: LIMITED NURSERY AVAILABLE ON HOLY THURSDAY & GOOD FRIDAY
Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7:30 PM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
With the celebration of Mass on the evening of Holy Thursday, "the Church begins the Easter Triduum and recalls the Last Supper in which the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, showing his love for those who were his own in the world, he gave his body and blood under the species of bread and wine offering to his Father and giving them to the Apostles so that they might partake of them, and he commanded them and their successors in the priesthood to perpetuate this offering."
Friday, April 14, 2017, 3:00 PM
Passion of Our Lord
On this "Good Friday", when "Christ our Passover was sacrificed," the Church mediates on the passion of her Lord and Spouse, adores the cross, commemorates her origin from the side of Christ asleep on the cross, and intercedes for the salvation of the whole world.
Friday, April 14, 2017, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
What a price He paid to cover my sins, to open the gates of heaven for me and to fill my soul with His own Spirit.
Friday, April 14 to Divine Mercy Sunday, April, 23, 2017
Divine Mercy Novena 2017
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy focuses on the bountiful gift of God’s forgiveness & compassionate mercy to all who ask for it. DAILY until Sunday, April 23. Time vary. See website for specific times.
Saturday, April 15, 2017, 1:00 PM
Blessing of the Easter Food
Join in the tradition of breaking the Lenten Fast with blessed food.
Saturday, April 15, 2017, 8:30 PM
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
In the primitive Church Holy Saturday was known as Great, or Grand, Saturday, Holy Saturday, the Angelic Night, and the Vigil of Easter. It is the close of the season of Lent and penance, and the beginning of paschal time, which is one of rejoicing.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord
As we know from the Gospels, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion, which would be Sunday. His resurrection marks the triumph of good over evil, sin and death. It is the singular event which proves that those who trust in God and accept Christ will be raised from the dead.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:30 PM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Friday, April 21, 2017
Couple Prayer Series - Spring 2017
The "Couple Prayer Series" offers married and engaged couples a unique chance to experience first-hand why couples who not only attend church regularly but who pray together on a daily basis have a divorce rate of less than one divorce in every 1000 marriages.
Couple Prayer Series - Spring 2017
The "Couple Prayer Series" offers married and engaged couples a unique chance to experience first-hand why couples who not only attend church regularly but who pray together on a daily basis have a divorce rate of less than one divorce in every 1000 marriages.
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Divine Mercy Sunday
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy focuses on the bountiful gift of God’s forgiveness & compassionate mercy to all who ask for it.
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 7:30 PM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Divine Mercy Sunday
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy focuses on the bountiful gift of God’s forgiveness & compassionate mercy to all who ask for it.
Sunday, April 23, 2017, 7:30 PM
Healing & Anointing Prayer Service
A Priest will be available at the monthly services for those with more serious illnesses who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Friday, April 28, 2017, 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
2017 Annual Auction Gala
The 16th Annual Gala is the biggest celebration of the year! Parents, staff, alumni, parishioners and friends will gather in support of The Woodlands’ only Catholic school and all funds raised will go towards the exceptional programs that contribute to St. Anthony’s high educational standards.
2017 Annual Auction Gala
The 16th Annual Gala is the biggest celebration of the year! Parents, staff, alumni, parishioners and friends will gather in support of The Woodlands’ only Catholic school and all funds raised will go towards the exceptional programs that contribute to St. Anthony’s high educational standards.
Sunday, April 30, 2017, 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Witnesses to the Covenant
Of all the couples in Scripture, Abraham & Sarah and Joseph & Mary embody faith and trust in God's promises. They challenge us to witness to the mystery and wonder of God's designs, and God's action in our own marriages in a world in need of redemptive Love.
Witnesses to the Covenant
Of all the couples in Scripture, Abraham & Sarah and Joseph & Mary embody faith and trust in God's promises. They challenge us to witness to the mystery and wonder of God's designs, and God's action in our own marriages in a world in need of redemptive Love.