Friar John

Like Melchizedek you are a priest forever Ps 110:4

[Friar John @JBamman]

@Jennifer55gt An “old farts” fun money!!

[St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church - Clarksville @stanthonypadua8]

The NextGen Mass has been cancelled due to the forecasted bad weather. Thank you.

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"Come back to the Eucharist."

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Madeleine L’Engle's poem, “For Lent, 1966,” will make you stop and reconsider what it means to engage in the journey of #Lent that is moving beyond ourselves to Christ. https://t.co/TVY2zhmoAL

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Not able to make the morning Mass? Join us for our Last Chance Mass! We can't wait to see you. #stanthonyclarksville

[Friar John @JBamman]

@stanthonypadua8 Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m., Bilingual
The Rite of Committal will be at the Province Cemetery, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis, IN, with a luncheon to follow.

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@stanthonypadua8 Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio
February, 24, 2024
Visitation: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Funeral 11 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church 415 E. Eighth Street, New Albany, IN
February 26
Visitation: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Vigil 8 pm Bilingual
Funeral February 27 11am

[Friar John @JBamman]

@stanthonypadua8 Funeral arrangements have now been finalized which we share with you below. You will note that two funeral services are being held, one on Saturday, February 24 in Ohio and one on Tuesday, February 27 in New Albany

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As Lent begins, here are some helpful reminders concerning fasting.

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PeacockTV exclusively stiffs nfl fans. How can you call it a doubleheader and close off half your fan base?

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@VudatNation Satanist no, a tad sexist yes.

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❤️ “In 1965, Charles Schulz, a devout Christian and creator of the Peanuts comic strip, was asked to create a Christmas special for CBS featuring the Peanuts Characters. He agreed with one requirement, that they allow him to include the story of the birth of Jesus. Although the stations executives were hesitant and tried to convince him otherwise, Schulz was insistent. As a result, for the past 50 plus years, millions of people have watched and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and heard the story of Jesus and “what Christmas is all about.”
It wasn’t until a few years back that I realized a “hidden message” in the film. Linus, a child who seems to have some insecurities as he carries a security blanket with him at all times. In fact, Linus NEVER drops his blanket, except once....
While sharing the message of “what Christmas is all about,” Linus drops his blanket at the exact moment he says the words, “fear not!”
In this seemingly innocent moment, Linus delivers a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. We are to “fear not”, for Jesus is born. We needn’t rely on material things for security, we have God with us, “Immanuel”, (Matthew 1:23) Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior - the true meaning of Christmas.
Awhile back, someone informed me, indignantly so, that Linus picks up his blanket at the end of the speech so my interpretation must be wrong. Well, he was right, Linus does pick up his blanket at the end of his speech. However, he “drops” it again later...
Amid big, bright, colorful, shiny artificial trees, Charlie Brown chose the least of these, a little, wooden tree with just a few branches. Shortly thereafter, Linus uses his blanket to wrap about the base of the tree and says, “Maybe it just needs a little love”. In that moment, the tree “awakens”, stands tall and firm. A reminder that no matter who we are, how many mistakes we’ve made, a “little love” can make all the difference.
Let’s strive to “fear not” (Luke 2:10) and “love one another” (John 13:34), not just at Christmastime, but the whole year through.” ❤️

Credit: Kevin Pentland

[St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church - Clarksville @stanthonypadua8]

On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle, sometimes called the “Bethlehem Candle,” is lit. This candle represents love and peace - both God's love for us and ours for him and others - and symbolizes the manger where Jesus was born.

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Your St. Anthony of Padua NCYC crew! Thank you for all the prayers, donations, and volunteers that help made it happen.

[Friar John @JBamman]

@DarickDsouza Thanks for the sunshine!!

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Make a Difference Day is October 28th! The Respect Life Committee will be collecting items for the poor on Oct. 28, 2023 between 10am-12pm in the Parlor. Needed items: blankets, coats, warm winter clothes, sweats, socks & boots and toiletries. Anna Marie Miller at 502-554-4879.

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@stanthonypadua8 Jenniver with Dracula fangs on😝

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Join Friar John Bamman, along with many others at this year's FAMJAM at Mt. Saint Francis Oct. 20-22. Reserve your campsite today! https://t.co/4u55yIVL5Y It's a GREAT time. Don't miss it. #stanthonyclarksville #famjam #catalystcatholic