Faith, Peace, and Justice
Ministries of Peace and Justice Commission
The Peace and Justice Commission is responsible for furthering and implementing programs and processes involving the social doctrine of the Church. Its goal is to focus on social justice for all God’s people as we cooperate in the building of His Kingdom. Those interested in participating in one or more of these processes should contact the Pastor and/or the Commission Chair.
The External Organizations are those that are supported by the efforts of St. Anthony organizations, membership, or help support St. Anthony efforts as well as their own mission.
Ministries of St. Anthony Church
Camden County Jail Ministry: This ministry provides visits to the Camden County Jail. In addition to spiritual and sacramental support, counseling and broad-based assistance is provided when the incarcerated person is released. Contact the Pastoral Center for information and contact persons.
Crafty Ladies: Crafters meet each Tuesday morning in their room in the Church Lower Level from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This is an individual effort for quilt making and crafts. Crafts are displayed and are available for sale year-round in the Religious Goods Store at the back of Church before and after Mass. Crafters are welcome to bring a project and join the group. Proceeds go toward funding various needs of the Church, including vestments for the priest and deacons, making Church banners, making linens used at Mass, and financial support for Sacramental needs.
Funeral Luncheons: When a member of St. Anthony passes away the Ladies’ Sodality arranges with the family to serve a luncheon. Volunteers are requested to provide a dish or help serve. Please contact the Parish office at 573-346-2716.
Greeters Ministry: Greeters are at every weekend Mass to welcome everyone to St. Anthony. We know no strangers, just people we have not yet met or welcomed. If you are comfortable meeting and welcoming people and would like to become an official Greeter, please contact the Parish Office at 573-346-2716.
Hispanic Ministry: Spanish Masses are offered twice a month. For more information, contact the Pastor at the Church Office at 573-346-2716.
Ladies Sodality: Sodality is a name used for fellowship, friendship, and a lay society of the Roman Catholic Church for religious or charitable purpose.The purpose of this organization is to promote spiritual growth, sponsor fund-raising projects to support scholarships and charitable causes within our church and community, and supply and maintain the church kitchen. Every woman of the Parish is a member of the Sodality. No membership fee is required.
Ministers of Care: Eucharistic Ministers who wish to bring the Eucharist to the hospitalized sick, elderly, homebound, or in nursing homes are trained for this ministry. If interested, contact the Parish Office.
Pro-Life: The Parish Pro-Life Committee is active in all areas concerning life issues. They are concerned not only with abortion issues but also with programs and processes to keep the Parish informed on all life issues; i.e., death penalty, cloning, and other social justice issues. For more complete information contact the Parish Office.
