Knights of Columbus
.jpg) Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by the growing prevalence of fraternal benefit societies, hostility toward Catholic immigrants and dangerous working conditions in factories that left many families fatherless. Recognizing a vital, practical need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., gathered a group of men at his parish on Oct. 2, 1881. He proposed establishing a lay organization, the goal of which would be to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies whose membership was antithetical to Church teaching, to unite men of Catholic faith and to provide for the families of deceased members.
Begun in 1911 at St. Anthony’s, the Knights of Columbus helps the physically and mentally challenged people, youth, families, the Church and community.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. MST and 8 p.m. DST at the Knights of Columbus Hall. All Catholic males 18 years of age or older are eligible to join upon approval of application and initiation. 
Contact: Chuck Mansuetti, Grand Knight, 526-6826
Dale Wise, District Deputy, 580-2266
 Altar and Rosary Society
... is an organization that is open to every woman of the parish. The group was formed at St. Anthony’s in 1911 and reorganized into circles in 1948. We are affiliated with the Eastern Division of the Greeley Deanery. Spiritual and material welfare of the parish is the focus of the Society. The general Altar and Rosary Society is divided into circles that meet once a month, except in the summer.
The members serve the Lord by providing side dishes for meals for family members and guests after a funeral. Twice a year, members provide a salad luncheon for the parish and Sterling community.
Contact: Marlene Masin, 520-6274, masin@bresnan.net
Associates of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
 ...are affiliated with the Sisters of St. Francis of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our purpose is “to minister for the good of God’s Church and the world” through prayer and service. Men and women over 18 are invited to participate.
Those interested in the Associates need only to come and pray with us! If a person eventually decides to become an Associate, there is a formation process with a sponsor from the group.
We meet to pray the Liturgy of the Hours from 5:00 – 5:30 pm on Tuesdays in the Parish Prayer Room, located by entering the North door of the Parish Center, going downstairs to your right. We also have occasional Saturday morning get-togethers with other Sisters and Associates.
Contact: Carole Quint at 520-5517, asstff@sainthonyssterling.org or
Diane Koester at 522-6848, dianekoestere@hotmail.com
Bulletin Folders
This group meets in the Conference room on Thursdays at 1:00 PM to fold and / or stuff the bulletins for our parishes. This usually takes about a ½ hour.
Contact: Amy Roys at the Parish Office, 522-6422, parish@saintanthonyssterling.org
 Hospitality Committee
...serves St. Anthony’s Parish by:
sponsoring an Annual Food Drive with the Squires,
taking care of the mailing for the Bazaar,
assisting with the Annual Memorial Mas Soup and Dessert Supper for families of parishioners who have died in the past year, and providing recognition for Graduating High School Seniors.
Any parishioner is welcome to join this committee.
Contact: Yvonne Hanson, 522-2702; HansonArlys@gmail.com
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
 The Auxiliary supports the Knights of Columbus, Council 1559 and is a member of the Colorado State Ladies Auxiliary. Wives, mothers, unmarried sisters, or daughters of living or deceased members or the Knights of Columbus are eligible to join. You must be 18 years of age. Meetings are announced in the bulletin.
Contact: Marlene Masin, 520-6274, masin@bresnan.net
 Legion of Mary Our ministry is one of prayer and interaction with our fellow church members, guided by our priests. Any Catholic man or woman is welcome to participate. The Legion meets on Wednesday, from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Contact: Donna Nicklas, 522-7078, dnnnckls34@gmail.com
Liturgical Ministries
Choir
Practice is held on Sundays at 6 p.m. in the Church. The ministry of the choir is to increase liturgical participation through musical prayer.
Contact: Jeanette Lawson, 522-5531
Environmental/Decorating Committee
The committee is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the beautification of the interior of the church through the Liturgical Year.
Contact Adria Paxton, 580-2341
Eucharistic Adoration
On the first Friday of every month following morning Mass we have a parish Eucharistic Adoration for 24 hours. Benediction is Saturday morning prior to the 7:00 AM Mass. We need people to sign up to spend an hour with the Lord. See the signup sheet in the back of the Church. During the week we have daily Eucharistic Adoration from 6:00 AM to 6:50 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, an d Saturdays.
Contact: Deacon Ron Michieli at the Parish Office, 522-6422
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
This ministry is to assist Father and Deacon in the distribution of the Eucharist. These ministers distribute communion at Mass and to those who are homebound, in nursing homes, the hospital and prisons. Any practicing Catholic, 18 years of age, fully initiated into the Church is eligible.
Contact: Parish Office, 522-6422.
Lectors
Any baptized parish member is eligible to participate in this ministry. Lectors proclaim God’s Word in the sacred assembly during Mass.
Contact: Parish Office, 522-6422
Organist and Cantors and Musicians
All vocalists and musicians are welcome. The focus is to increase liturgical participation through musical prayer.
Contact: Jeannette Lawson, 522-5531
Sacristan
Volunteers in this group help set up the church before an after Masses.
Contact: Fr. Michael, 522-6422
Ushers
The ushers assist people in finding a place to sit at Mass, taking up the collection, presenting the offertory gifts, and passing out the bulletins. It is open to all men and women of the parish.
Contact: Parish Office, 522-6422
Prison Ministry
We visit our Brothers and Sisters who are in prison as Jesus has called us to do in Mt 25:36. The State provides us with training before we enter the prison and we go as a team of people who are experienced in working with the inmates and teaching our faith. God rewards our efforts and enlightens our hearts and the hearts of the inmates as we can see Jesus in them.
Contact Mike Miller, 522-3469
Parish Bazaar
  
Held annually for 83 years, St. Anthony Parish Bazaar takes place the first weekend in November. This ministry reaches out to our entire community through a Homemade Chicken Noodle and Chili Soup Supper (with cinnamon rolls and a homemade cake auction!), Spaghetti Dinner (with homemade meatballs, Italian salad, rolls and ice cream!) food, silent auction, raffle, games for the whole family and great fun! It's our parish way of reaching out and welcoming others. Come and join in the fun of decorating, setting up booths, cooking, serving, setting up games, working booths, etc., etc., etc… Many people make this adventure happen! Watch the website and bulletin for opportunities!
Contact: Parish Office, 522-6422
Catechists -- Religious Education for Children
 
First Steps for New Catechists
Complete and return the Volunteer Application.
Participate in Safe Environment Training
Participate in all Catechist Training classes: Wednesdays in August, 6:00—8:00 pm
Session 1
Introduction to Catechesis
About the Ministry of Catechesis
Session 2
Faith Development
Shared Christian Praxis
Session 3A: FOR ALL 1st-8th GRADE CATECHISTS
Overview of Textbook and Lesson Plan Format
Age-Appropriate and Effective Catechesis
Child Development, Methods, and Classroom Management
Session 3B:FOR ALL 9th –12th GRADE CATECHISTS
Understanding the Young Adolescent and Effective Catechetical Tools
Classroom Management
Overview of Textbooks and Lesson Plan Format
Catechist Commitment
All Catechists must:
- Be active, practicing Catholics who participate in Mass every weekend;
- Complete and return the Volunteer Application;
- Participate in Catechist Training and Catechist Meetings;
- Be prepared for all classes and be present for the young people for whom you are responsible at all classes;
- Make arrangements with Carole for a substitute as soon as possible, if you are ill or have an upcoming commitment that will prevent you from carrying out your responsibility. Young people will form a relationship with you and you have made a commitment to help them deepen their relationship with God;
- Arrive 15 minutes before class begins, so that you are ready to be present to young people when they arrive;
- Continue your own ongoing growth in relationship with God;
- Be active, practicing Catholics who participate in Mass every weekend;
- Complete and return the Volunteer Application;
- Participate in Catechist Training and Catechist Meetings;
- Be prepared for all classes and be present for the young people for whom you are responsible at all classes;
- Make arrangements with Carole for a substitute as soon as possible, if you are ill or have an upcoming commitment that will prevent you from carrying out your responsibility. Young people will form a relationship with you and you have made a commitment to help them deepen their relationship with God;
- Arrive 15 minutes before class begins, so that you are ready to be present to young people when they arrive;
- Continue your own ongoing growth in relationship with God.
Contact: The Director of Faith Formation
970-522-6422, ext. 234
faithformation@saintanthonyssterling.org
or the Faith Formation Assistant
970-522-6422 ext. 256
asstff@saintanthonyssterling.org
Aides – Religious Education Classes for Children
 Adults are needed to assist catechists in forming our parish children in faith.
Aides are encouraged to participate in Catechist Training, though they are not required to do so.
Aide Commitment
All Aides must:
- Be active, practicing Catholics who participate in Mass every weekend;
- Complete and return the Volunteer Application;
- Complete Safe Environment Training;
- Assist the Catechist in working with young people;
- Make arrangements with the Faith Formation Assistant for a substitute as soon as possible, if you are ill or have an upcoming commitment that will prevent you from carrying out your responsibility. Young people will form a relationship with you and you have made a commitment to help them deepen their relationship with God;
- Arrive 5 minutes before class begins, so that you are ready to be present to young people when they arrive;
- Continue your own ongoing growth in relationship with God.
Contact: The Director of Faith Formation
970-522-6422, ext. 234
faithformation@saintanthonyssterling.org
or the Faith Formation Assistant
970-522-6422 ext. 256
asstff@saintanthonyssterling.org
Young at Heart
...builds community among people who are “Young at Heart”. On the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, all “Young at Heart” parishioners are invited to meet for a Potluck Dinner - bring something to share. Following the meal, participants are invited to join in playing Pitch, Hand-And-Foot, or Cribbage – just for fun - no experience needed!
Contact: Anna Schell, 522-0855.
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