Guidelines for Mass and Non-Liturgical Meetings

See links below from the Illinois Department of Health for COVID-19 Guidance for Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services. http://stanthonybeckemeyer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/The-Bishops-Plan-for-Return-to-Churches-Bishop-Braxtons-Cover-Letter.doc   In addition, see link below for latest guidance from Diocese of Belleville regarding non-liturgical meetings. http://stanthonybeckemeyer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/The-Bishops-Plan-for-Return-to-Churches-Executive-Summary-of-the-Plan.doc    

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Picnic Campaign Fund Raiser

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we had to cancel our annual summer picnic.  The picnic is a major source of revenue for our parish and the loss of funds has placed a strain on our finances. See link below for the recent Picnic Campaign letter that was mailed to all parishioners. We are asking for your […]

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Latest Diocese Directives Due to COVID-19

The Chrism Mass on Tuesday, 7 April will not be celebrated publicly in our parishes. The Bishop will celebrate the Chrism Mass and the Holy Week Liturgies in the Blessed Sacrament chapel of the Cathedral of Saint Peter, which will be streamed for the benefit of the faithful to view in their homes. Palm Sunday […]

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Blessed Palms

Blessed palms will be available on a table in front of St. Anthony Church beginning Saturday, 4 Apr from 5 to 7 pm and on Sunday, 5 Apr from 8 to 10 am.

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A Tribute to Black Gospel Sacred Music

On Sunday, 16 February, our very own Henry Rowell returned to his hometown parish to sing with Voices of Praise Choir at St Alphonous ‘Rock’ Church in St. Louis, MO. The Voices of Praise Choir celebrated songs of Love, Justice, Praise and Thanksgiving dedicated to Black History Month.  A group of St. Anthony parishioners attended […]

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Save the Date – St Anthony’s Parish Picnic – 27 June 2020

Save the date! Our annual picnic will be held on Saturday, 27 June. Chicken and mostaccioli dinner will be served from 4 to 7 pm in the parish center. Dinner will be held regardless of weather. Mass at 5:30 pm. Outdoor quilt bingo starts at approximately 7 pm. Big raffle, silent auction, basket stand, penny […]

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Annual Parish Appreciation Dinner

Save the date. Our 4th annual Parish Appreciation Dinner will be held on Saturday, 19 Oct following evening mass. The dinner will be held in the Parish Center gym.  More details to come.

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Mater Dei Uniform Clothing Closet

Mater Dei Uniform Closet will be open Friday, 16 August from 4 to 8 pm and on Saturday, 17 August from 10 am to 3 pm at St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Beckemeyer. Uniforms are limited to donations on hand and offered at no cost to Mater Dei families.  Uniform donations are also being accepted […]

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