Anthony of Padua ParishFolk, MOSt. Anthony of Padua Parish in Folk, MO is sister parish to St. Joseph.
St. Anthony Parish was founded in 1905 when the town of Folk took its name (after then-governor Joseph W. Folk). Fr. John Hoeschen served as the first pastor. |
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St. Anthony's current Mass schedule is 4:00pm on Saturday and 5:00pm on Wednesday, with confessions before Mass. A variety of parishioners give of their time and talent to serve the needs of the parish.
Bulletins and Publications
Parish Announcements
- SCRIP - Scrip will be on sale January 6/7 and 20/21.
- 2025 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES - The 2025 contribution envelopes are ready to be picked up in the back of church. Please pick up your box of envelopes, as well as any other family members.
- PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - The next parish council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, at 5:45pm. If you have something you'd like included on the agenda, please contact one of the parish council members, or email [email protected]. Thank you!
- MEN OF ST. JOSEPH & ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISHES - You are invited to join the Men of Signum Crucis at our next gathering, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City. Our presenter this month is Father Mark Porterfield on the topic of the Sanctity of Marriage. Feel free to come early to pray the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We hope you can come every or any third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. to deepen your knowledge of and devotion to our faith in fellowship with the best men of our area. As always, enter the school on the east end of the front Swifts Highway parking lot. Our Hospitality men will greet you right inside the door and direct you to the appropriate location. The mission of the Men of Signum Crucis is to provide Fraternity through Catholic Study, Devotion, and Service, in order to increase virtue to meet the many challenges of our day. For more information, contact Mark Rehagen at 573-680-2520, or visit us at www.menofsignumcrucis.com.
- YOUTH BIBLE STUDY - Students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to sign up for the Westphalia/Folk Youth Ministry group: http://westphaliafolk.flocknote.com/ YouthGroup or text OSAGEYOUTH to 84576. Please plan to join us for a Bible study on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month at Folk hall beginning February 12! Doors open at 5:45 with pizza provided! Discussion will be from 6-7pm. Adults are more than welcome to join us. Using The Bible Timeline, the Venture lessons from Ascension Press are designed to present the major people, places, and events of the Bible in new and unexpected ways. If you have any questions, please contact Abigayle Goeller-573.690.4355 or Nancy Massman- 573.418.8295.
- COLLEGE SCHOLARSIPS AVAILABLE - Applications for college scholarships are now available! Through a generous donation from the families of William H. (Bill) Simon and John L. Warack, funding is available to high school seniors or current college students with financial needs who commit to practicing their faith. Deadline to apply is March 26. Find eligibility details and applications at diojeffcity.org/scholarships
- WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation.
- UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS - Julie Heckman (January 16), Margaret Woehr (January 17).
- UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES - No Upcoming Anniversaries.
- ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE -
- VOTIVE CANDLE DONATIONS - Suggested donation for 7-day: $3; 10-hour: 50 cents.
- MASS INTENTION DONATIONS - Suggested donation is $10/Mass. If you wish Mass to be offered for a specific intention, please place an envelope marked "Mass intention" in the collection basket.
- ROSES FOR THE BLESSED MARY DONATIONS - Suggested donation is $30.