About St. anthony of padua catholic church
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church: A Vibrant Community of Faith in The Woodlands, Texas
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is a vibrant and welcoming community located in The Woodlands, Texas. As a Roman Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, St. Anthony's is committed to spreading the Gospel message and serving the needs of its members and the wider community.
At St. Anthony's, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere where people from all walks of life come together to worship God, deepen their faith, and build lasting relationships with one another. Whether you are new to the area or have been here for years, we invite you to join us for Mass or any of our other activities.
Our History
The history of St. Anthony's dates back to 1981 when a group of Catholics in The Woodlands began meeting for Mass in local homes. Over time, this small community grew larger and more organized until it was officially recognized as a parish by the Archdiocese in 1987.
Since then, St. Anthony's has continued to grow and thrive under the leadership of dedicated pastors and lay leaders who have worked tirelessly to build up our church family and serve those in need around us.
Our Mission
At St. Anthony's, our mission is simple: To love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39). We strive to live out this mission by:
- Celebrating joyful liturgies that inspire us to love God more deeply
- Providing opportunities for spiritual growth through prayer groups, Bible studies, retreats,
and other programs
- Serving those in need through outreach ministries such as food pantries,
homeless shelters,and disaster relief efforts
- Building strong relationships with one another through social events,
service projects,and other activities that foster fellowship
Our Services
St.Anthony’s offers various services including:
1) Masses - We offer daily masses at different times throughout weekdays so that everyone can attend according their convenience.
2) Confession - Our priests are available every Saturday afternoon before mass or by appointment.
3) Baptism - We welcome new members into our church family through baptism.
4) Marriage - We celebrate marriages between two baptized Christians who are free
to marry according canon law.
5) Funerals –We provide funeral services for deceased members.
Our Community Outreach Programs
As part of our commitment to serving others,the church runs several outreach programs aimed at helping those most vulnerable among us.These include:
1) Food Pantry –We provide food assistance on Saturdays from 9am till noon.
2) Homeless Shelter –We work with local organizations like Interfaith Ministries
to provide shelter,support,and resources for homeless individuals.
3) Disaster Relief Efforts –In times natural disasters like hurricanes,floods etc.,we work with organizations like Red Cross,to help affected communities rebuild their lives.
Join Us Today!
If you're looking for a place where you can grow closer to God while building meaningful relationships with others,you've come to the right place! At St.Anthony’s we welcome everyone regardless your background or beliefs.We invite you join us today!