Saint Anthony of Padua Parish is a Roman Catholic community rooted in a tradition of dedicated, loving service to God and to each other, as we experience the presence of Jesus Christ on our journey toward Salvation.
Father Rinaldi’s Reflection on this weeks readings
Parish Office Hours
Our parish office is open to the public for in-person business. Hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, as well as 9:30AM-12:30PM on Sundays. For anyone planning a trip to the office, wearing a mask/face covering is optional. If you do not feel well on the day of your visit, we ask you to re-plan your visit for another time.
Italian Festival 8-Day Passes & Gift Cards Now Available—PRE-FESTIVAL SALES PRICES
Magic Money Cards (formerly known as Advance Ride Tickets): NOW AVAILABLE: Purchase a 240 credit card pre-Festival for $35.00, a $25.00 savings vs. the $60.00 price on-site at the Festival! More info on the Magic Money Cards is available at: https://sapde.org/festivalcashless/rides
Passes & Gift Cards are available:
- at the rectory during office hours (9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday; 5:30 – 8:00 PM, Monday-Thursday) and at the Grade School office during office hours (7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday – Friday) & with Home & School Gift Card Sales
- via secure online purchase at the Festival website (https://sapgs.square.site or https://sapde.org/festivalcashless)
Magic Money Cards are available:
- at the rectory during office hours (9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday; 5:30 – 8:00 PM, Monday-Thursday) and at the Grade School office during office hours (7:30AM-3:30PM, Monday – Friday) & with Home & School Gift Card Sales
For more information: https://sapde.org/festivalcashless/rides
PRICING:
PRE-FESTIVAL DISCOUNTED 8-DAY PASS SALE:
- $12.00—BUY EARLY, SAVE 20% ($15.00 if purchased at Festival).
- A pass provides one admission per person per day to the Festival.
- Daily Admission: $5 daily for ages 16-61; Under Age 16 & Over age 61: FREE!
- NOTE: Anyone under age 16: MUSTbe accompanied by a parent or guardian age 21 or older who is responsible for supervision of children age 16 and under while on Festival grounds.
PRE-FESTIVAL DISCOUNTED GIFT CARD PRICES:
- $25.00 Gift Cards: PRE-FESTIVAL PRICE $22.00
- $50.00 Gift Cards: PRE-FESTIVAL PRICE $42.00
PRE-FESTIVAL DISCOUNTED MAGIC MONEY CARDS:
- Magic Money Cards will be available mid-May. Please check back here for more information soon.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THE 2023 ITALIAN FESTIVAL:
- The Italian Festival is cashless to maximize convenience! All major credit cards, as well as Festival Gift Cards and Festival Money Cards, will be accepted on-site.
- Festival Money Cards: For those who do not have a credit card, Festival Money Cards will be available to purchase on-site with cash. A Money Card may also be purchased with a credit card. The Money Cards replace cash, and will work like a Festival gift card or a credit card.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Festival Gift Cards and Money Cards will NOT be accepted at the Midway. Midway patrons who have not purchased a Magic Money card prior to the start of the Italian Festival will need to visit the Majestic Midways kiosks to purchase a Magic Money Card for use at Midway rides and games.
- Everyone is strongly encouraged to purchase items before the Festival to save time and save money!
The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
…is a faith-based women’s organization that honors the Blessed Mother and leads initiatives to support the St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Sodality Communion Sunday is held every third Sunday of the month from September through May. The office of the Blessed Mother is recited at 8:40 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. Mass. Monthly Meetings are held in the Ballad Room promptly after Mass. All women 14 years of age and over are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please email BVMSodality@stanthonynet.org or contact Tina Madanat, President, at 302-547-1582.