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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 Becki Walker at admin@stanth.org.

PARISH OFFICE – HOURS
Open: Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Closed: Monday and Thursday. To contact Mary email finance@stanth.org.
Closed: Friday

If you have an item that needs published in the bulletin, call or email the parish office: 859-431-1773, admin@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 admin@stanth.org.

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 No need to write checks; you can just sign up and have your contribution withdrawn from your bank or credit card weekly or monthly, whichever you prefer.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 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.

WITH ONE HEART
If you have missed any videos from “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” or if you want to rewatch any of them, the videos can be found on the parish website at https://www.saintanthonytaylormill.org/33-days-to-eucharistic-glory. Alternatively, you can go to the home page https://www.saintanthonytaylormill.org/ and click on “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” under the “Spiritual Growth” dropdown tab.

CHURCH CLEANERS
We need volunteers to help keep St. Anthony clean. The church is cleaned weekly. Cleaning involves dusting, vacuuming, cleaning the restroom and straightening up the pews. You would be on a rotation and normally you would clean four to five times per year. It is a great opportunity to spend time with our Lord. If you can volunteer, please call either Kathy Krech at 859-291-0001 or Sheila Overley at 859-581-3313.

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 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)
For your safety, we have three AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator). They are located in the Vestibule, near the Fleming Hall exit door and in the school office. Please familiarize yourself with their locations. The website with the training videos can be found at https://www.zoll.com/contact/elearning/videos/aed-plus.

ST. ANTHONY AND FR. IVAN NEEDS YOU!
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 admin@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 admin@stanth.org, 859-431-1773. 

MASS INTENTIONS NEEDED
Mass Intentions needed mostly for 8:00 a.m. weekday Masses. Please call the Parish Office or fill out a Mass Intention Envelope (in the Narthex of Church) and place it in the collection basket.

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!  To help our congregation focus our prayers on the most immediate needs, names will transition off the list after one month. Please reach out if a need is ongoing; admin@stanth.org.

Greg Donnelly
Ryan Dwyer
Dave Fangmeyer
Rick Keener
Kathy Krech
Joan Koo
Billy Lutz
MLC and Debbie
Pat Noll
Billy O’Brien
The Rawe Family
Anita Rice
Nancy Roell
Essie Schaefer (child)
Bill Schotanus
Dr. Thomas Shin
Dennis Stanley
Sue Stewart
Fred Summe

Blanche Tepe
Braylon Thornberry
Nick Yelton
Those seeking healing after the loss of a child

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 section 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

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, October 12, 2026.

MADISON AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1530 Madison Avenue, Covington.
MACC and community volunteers provide hot meals for those needing food assistance in our surrounding area. The meals are prepared and served by members of MACC and other community volunteers every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. MACC provides the meals FREE to those in need thanks to the support of its members and other individuals and organizations in the community.
Setup begins at 4:00 p.m., Doors open at 5:00 p.m., Prayer, Devotion and Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Cleanup at 6:30 p.m.
The St. Anthony Group prepares and serves food the 2nd Wednesday every month. Cindy Fischer is the lead, and new volunteers are always welcome.

WOMEN’S GROUP
St. Anthony Women meet each first Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m., in Fleming Hall, light breakfast provided. If able, please join us beforehand for 7:30 a.m. Rosary and/or 8:00 a.m. Mass at the church. All welcome! (Paula Westwood, facilitator, stanthonypraysalways@gmail.com).

COFFEE HOUR
Please join your St. Anthony family on the Third Sunday of each month (September through May) in Fleming Hall after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses for food and fellowship.

RESPECT LIFE CROSS DISPLAY

The St. Anthony Men’s Group will coordinate putting up the parish Respect Life 50-cross display in front of church, Saturday, October 10th, 8 a.m., and take down Saturday, October 24th 8 a.m. Volunteer help is very welcome for this easy, outdoor task, which does not take a long time to complete. Contact: Brian Fischer, 859-653-7140.

SOCIAL ACTION
2nd Wednesday of the Month
October 14, 2026
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
October 17, 2026
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Parish Center

MEN’S GROUP
First and third Saturday of the month
November 7 & 21, 2026
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Parish Center

WOMEN’S GROUP
First Saturday of the month
November 7, 2026 
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Fleming Hall

THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION
1st weekend of the Month
November 7 & 8, 2026
Outside of the church doors after all Masses. Please be Generous!

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
Please check the Lost & Found box in the bookshelves near the church restroom for any items left at church. The box is emptied periodically with items not retrieved. 

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 859-356-7362 or Becki at the Church Office at 859-431-1773. 

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 859-801-9030 (call or text), for more details. Fabric and decal are provided. Thank you for considering to share your talent.

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 admin@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 “Bulletin” 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.