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TO CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE
Please feel free to phone at 859-431-1773 or email Fr. Ivan at ikalamuzi@stanth.org, or email Tina Thompson at tthompson@stanth.org.

PARISH OFFICE – HOURS   PLEASE NOTE:  No one will be in the Parish Office on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 6 & 7 and August 13 & 14.
The Parish Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Business Manager Lois Grothaus will be in the office on Monday and Thursday. Parish Secretary Tina Thompson will be in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday. Office will be closed Friday. NOTE: Hours may change without notice as needed for summer plans.

If you have an item that needs published in the bulletin, call or email the parish office: 859-431-1773, tthompson@stanth.org.  If you have any items to be considered for the weekly bulletin, the deadline is Monday by 11:00 a.m.

DON’T FORGET TO UPDATE YOUR PARISH RECORDS
If your contact information, especially phone number and email, has changed, please notify the parish office at 859-431-1773 or tthompson@stanth.org.

ONLINE GIVING
Online giving is live!        

Thank you for your gifts of time, talent and treasure.
Parishioners and friends of St. Anthony can donate through the website. No need to write checks; you can just sign up and have your contribution withdrawn from your bank or credit card weekly or monthly, whichever you prefer. This also enables you to support your parish even when you are away.
The online giving tab on St. Anthony’s website includes all Second Collections throughout the year. Clicking on “Second Collections” opens a new window. This window includes all Holy Days, Diocesan collections, and donations for flowers at Christmas and Easter. When you donate online through Second Collections the donation amount will be processed on the date listed next to the collection.

The process is simple:

1. Click the blue Donate Now button.
2. Choose Sunday Offertory or Saint Vincent de Paul fund or Second Collection.
3. Enter your payment information.
4. Submit! You will receive an email receipt.

ANOTHER GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT YOUR BELOVED ST. ANTHONY CHURCH
Contributions to St. Anthony can be tax-saving. People who are 70 ½ or older can make qualified  charitable contributions (QCD) up to $100,000.00 tax-free each year. This can be part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Any money sent directly to St. Anthony from your IRA does not count as taxable income for the year. For more information, please check by clicking here.

ST. ANTHONY FAITH FORMATION
If you have any questions or concerns about the Catholic Church or our Catholic faith, please do not hesitate to contact Tobias Nathe, S.T.D., at tjnathe@gmail.com or 513-375-7805. Tobias is happy to engage people in an email exchange, phone conversation, or set up classes for those interested.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)
St. Anthony Church has purchased a Zoll AED+ defibrillator that is located in the vestibule next to the right side of the inner doors as you enter church. We are encouraging as many parishioners as possible to learn how to use our specific AED. It would be great to have someone present at every event with this knowledge. The website with the training videos can be found at https://www.zoll.com/contact/elearning/videos/aed-plus.

PARISH SPONSORED AED TRAINING
Training will be available in February depending on the level of interest. Please sign up for this certified training for the good of the Parish. To sign up, simply contact Tina at the Office at 859-431-1773.

ST. ANTHONY'S FESTIVAL 
We did it!! We made it through another Festival!! We could not have done it without the help of every single parishioner! Thank you so much for your giving spirit, your time, your talents, and all your support. Most of all, thank you for all your prayers for a great Festival!

Fr. Ivan would like to thank the Festival Committee, volunteers, and all participants of last year’s summer Festival for its success! The net proceeds from the June Festival were $7,891.22! Thank you for your support!

Watch a special video slideshow of all the fun from the Festival (crank up the sound) - click here!
The Festival Committee

ST. ANTHONY AND FR. IVAN NEEDS YOU!
As our parish rejuvenates from last year’s challenges, we are updating many of our ministries while maintaining our intimate, faithful community. There are so many opportunities for you to share your time and talents to serve God and your parish. Those opportunities include: serving on Parish Council, the Finance Committee, Rosary devotion, Ushers, Greeters, along with other things you might be interested in. If you have any questions or wish to volunteer, you can call the office at 859-431-1773 or send an email to tthompson@stanth.org. If you would prefer, you can also go to our website and sign up using the drop-down list, “Volunteer List Sign-Sheet.”

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with Benediction at 9:00 p.m. Come spend time with Jesus. We also need to keep Jesus company during Adoration! If you want to sign up for a 30-minute slot, contact Teresa Manczyk at 859-802-9209 or email (or call) our parish secretary at tthompson@stanth.org, 859-431-1773. 

COFFEE HOUR - Third Sunday of the month.
Please join your St. Anthony Family on the third Sunday of each month in Fleming Hall after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses for food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!

REQUEST MASSES
Show love and support for your friends and family – living or deceased, in celebration or tribulation – by requesting a Mass to be said in their honor. Just call the Parish Office, 859-431-1773, send an email to tthompson@stanth.org, or use a memorial envelope at the back of church. Mass Intentions (mostly 8:00 a.m. weekdays) are available, starting in September.

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
If you know of anyone else in the parish who is sick and/or homebound (or on here by mistake), please call the Parish Office and let us know, so we can all pray for them (or correct the bulletin). If you know of anyone on the list that has improved, please let us know so we can Thank the Lord!
Anastasia (Toddler) 
Peg Ackermann
Tammy Beyer
Matt Cheek
Judy Dornbusch
Rob Feldman
Maria Gonzalez
Dorothy Gausepohl
Ken Huffman
Jeremy Herm
Janet Jordan
Richard Keener
Billy Lutz
Steve Mazar
Rachel
Jenny Settlemoir
Sherrie
Tonja Thellman
Sean Timmerding
Larry Vogelpohl
George Wesselman
Teresa Winkler

ST. ANTHONY PRAYER LINE UPDATE
St. Anthony’s email Prayer Line currently has more than 100 people ready to pray for needs as received – some requests even come from elsewhere in the country and the world. If you would like to join the prayer line to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ, email stanthonypraysalways@gmail.com. If you have a specific prayer need, you may submit either directly to stanthonypraysalways@gmail.com or through the prayer line form on the church website. Prayer line emails are sent out only as requests are received.

COMMUNION CALLS
Fr. Ivan would like to encourage the loved ones of the sick and homebound to call Mary Carol Heidrich at 859-801-9030 to request communion in the home.

CHECK OUT THE ST. ANTHONY WEB PAGE!
https://www.saintanthonytaylormill.org/
Not only can you find the latest events in the church and school, ministry schedules and readings; you can register for the parish if you have not done so (see the join our parish link). There is also a link for spiritual growth that contains several items including the sacraments. Our Web page is a fabulous resource for everyone to stay in touch with what's going on in our community.

*** RECONCILIATION *** Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

RECITATION OF THE HOLY ROSARY
30 minutes prior to each Mass in church

WOMEN’S GROUP
First Saturday of the month
August 3, 2024 
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Fleming Hall 
The August meeting will feature Fr. Ivan presenting a slideshow and report on his building missions work during his most recent trip to Uganda. As in the past for such programs, all parishioners of any age are welcome to attend, enjoy our putluck breakfast and presentation. Feel free to invite friends and family

MEN’S GROUP
First and third Saturday of the month
August 3, 2024
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Fleming Hall
On August 3rd, the Men's Group will be joining the Women's Group Meeting in Fleming Hall to hear Fr. Ivan's report on his trip to Uganda.

THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION
1st weekend of the Month
August 3 & 4, 2024 
Outside of the church doors after all Masses. Please be Generous!

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Parish Council meets the Second Monday of each month in Fleming Hall at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome. Next meeting is Monday, August 12, 2024.

SOCIAL ACTION
2nd Wednesday of the Month
August 14, 2024
Serving food at the Madison Avenue Christian Church. 
Please contact Cindy Fischer at (513) 253-6208.

MEN’S GROUP
First and third Saturday of the month
August 17, 2024
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Parish Center

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT - click here!

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL NEWS

The Optimist Club of Covington is looking for ways to help our school and grow a love for optimism and art at the same time! For next school year, the club hopes to develop a project called: “An Art Lesson in a Box Project.” In order to get this up and running for the 2024-2025 school year, the foundation officer is hoping that there may be people who are willing to donate to this cause. This gentleman plans on writing grants, once he can get the program off the ground. If you are interested in helping with “An Art Lesson in a Box Project,” please contact the school office at 859-431-5987 for more information. We are excited about this opportunity to work with the Optimist Club of Covington!

NOW HIRING!
St. Anthony School is seeking a part-time Elementary teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate would be certified to teach in the state of Kentucky. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Veronica Schweitzer at vschweitzer@stanth.org.

LAROSA'S BUDDY CARDS ARE BACK!
St. Anthony School PTO is selling LAROSA'S BUDDY CARDS. Each card is just $10.00 and is worth 14 Buddy Card deals; Buy any large pizza, get a second large cheese pizza FREE ($150.00 value). PTO receives 50% of each card sold! If interested in purchasing to support St. Anthony School, please contact the school office at 859-431-5987.

MEMORIAL BRICKS ARE AVAILABLE
Honor your family loved ones or anyone special in your life with a St. Anthony Memorial Brick. The cost is  only $50.00. Forms are located on the bulletin board at the back of the church.

LOST AND FOUND
As a reminder, any “lost” items found by our church cleaners/parishioners will be placed in the box on the shelves in the back of church by the restroom. Please visit the Lost and Found Box if you are missing something!

TAYLOR MILL GIRL SCOUT TROOP #2716
Taylor Mill Girl Scout Troop #2716 holds meetings at St. Anthony in the Parish Center at 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday. Anyone interested in joining this troop, please call the Parish Office for additional information.

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE
You can help the Bereavement Committee give support to families who have lost a loved one. We are compiling a list of people who would be willing to provide a desert/baked good. If you would like to help, please call Rita Jackson at 356-7362 or Tina at the Church Office at 431-1773. 

BAPTIZED BABY GIFT BAGS ARE BACK!
The Pro-life Baptized Baby Gift Bag Ministry is back in action. If you have a sewing machine and would be interested in helping to make blankets, please contact Mary Carol Heidrich at 859-891-9030 (call or text) or marycarolheidrich@gmail.com, for more details. Fabric and decal are provided. Thank you for considering to share your talent.

PARISH LIBRARY
We have many wonderful books and CDs in our parish library, located in the back of the church that you may pick up free of charge. Dynamic Catholic sends us a new book or CD every month. This month's book is entitled Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly. This book teaches us why we sabotage our own happiness and what we can do about it.
Some other titles that are also available in the back of the church include St. Francis of Assisi – A Biography, The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis as well as a CD Faith, Family and Work.

REGISTRATION
If you would like to join St. Anthony Parish, you can register online - CLICK HERE; fill out a registration card (located on the bookshelf in the back of church near the choir steps) and drop it in the collection basket, or call the rectory at 859-431-1773. If you are leaving St. Anthony Parish, please contact the Parish Secretary at the same number or by email at tthompson@stanth.org.

You can now follow St. Anthony Parish on Facebook!

Did you ever miss a bulletin because we ran out or when you went on vacation? No more worries! Bulletins are now available online for viewing and printing from the parish website. Look for the “Bulletins” link! 

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the new Living Faith in the entrance of the church. We also have a limited number of the Children’s version available.