St. Anthony of Padua

The public celebration of Mass will begin in the Diocese of Cleveland on May 25, 2020. Prior to joining the public celebration of the Mass, the faithful are encouraged to read the information under "before," "during" and "after" sections of this area.
https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/forward-in-christ/worship-guidelines

 

The Diocese of Clevelnd's Website offers continuing guidence and information on many topics, including the Coronavirus. It also provides the opportunity to view daily Mass lived streamed each day at 9:30 a.m. and available on demand after it concludes.                                                                                https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/                                           

The public celebration of daily Mass is to resume on May 25, 2020,  and the weekend of May 30/31; However, they will look, sound and feel different. Please prayerfully consider your own health and safety as well as that of others when making the decision to attend a large gathering of people.

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect. If you are of compromised health, not feeling well or exhibiting symptoms, please stay home. 

If you decide to attend Mass, please keep in mind the following: 

• Take your temperature just prior to coming to Mass – if above 100.4 please stay home.
• Follow all social distancing requirements when entering the front doors of the church. Everyone must proceed directly into the main church. With the exception of restrooms, all other areas of the building are CLOSED including Hospitality Room, Chapel and Minister's Room.
• Facial Coverings are required and must be worn at all times.
• Sit in designated pews only (no chapel seating or choir seating permitted). Families who live together may sit together, but please maintain social distancing from other families in attendance.
• Please follow ALL directives, both written and verbal given at Mass.
• No Hymnals or Missaletts will be available. You may bring your own.
• Please place your offering envelopes in the stationary bins provided, no collection will take place.
• You will be instructed as to how to exit your pew to come forward for Holy Communion.
• Family units should depart the church in an organized manner allowing for social distance. Please immediately exit the church at the close of Mass to allow for sanitation.
• If desired, a bulletin will be handed to you by a gloved usher.

    St. Anthony of Padua Parish
    6750 State Road
    Parma, Ohio 44134

    Phone: (440) 842-2666
    Fax: (440) 845-9549
    Email: office@stanthonypaduaparma.org

Effective immediately the parish business office hours have changed. Please use the envelope drop whenever possible. If you need to come into the office, please ring the doorbell and wait for instructions. Only 2 visitors are allowed at one time. Thank you for your understanding.

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                    Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
                      There are no evening or weekend hours 
               
            Please call for an appointment (440) 842-2666 if you                       need to come into the office outside of these hours.
 

The next parish Baptism Class for parents having their first child baptized is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2020 in the parish rectory. The Diocese requires parents who are having their first baby baptized attend a pre-baptismal class. This class provides the parents the opportunity to recall the meaning of having their child baptized and prepares them for the actual celebration of the sacrament.  The program lasts about an hour and begins at 6:30 p.m.  In order to properly prepare materials and allow for social distancing, registration is required. Please call the rectory office at (440) 842-2666 to register.                      

                               Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:00pm
                          Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm
            

                             Monday through Friday
                                          8:00am
  

      By appointment only - please call parish office

    St. Anthony Novena  -  see Novena Prayers under "Parish" Documents

     Sacred Heart Devotion - see First Friday Devotion under "Parish" Documents

 

  Please watch for udates regarding Holy Days 

    Holy Day Vigil: 5:30pm
    Holy Day: 7:00am, 9:00am, 5:30pm, 7:00pm