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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

538 University Ave, Hot Springs SD 57747

Welcome to the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua!
We are a community of Christian faithful stably constituted in and around Hot Springs, S.D.,
in the Diocese of Rapid City.

"Live-Streamed" Masses

You can either view below or
visit Fr. Gerlach via Facebook.

~ Next Scheduled Mass ~
Weekday Mass (Fri., 3/12, 7a):
Fri. of the Third Week of Lent

Sunday Mass (Sun., 3/14, 10:30a):
Fourth (Laetáre) Sun. of Lent

 

~ Archived Masses ~
Sunday Mass (Sun., 3/7):
Third Sun. of Lent
(available soon)

Weekday Mass (Fri., 3/5):
Fri. of the Second Week of Lent

~ Lent, 2021: Reflect. Repent. Restore. ~

There will be two celebrations on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 17): (1) at 7am with Dn. Craig Pearson presiding at a communal celebration and (2) at 6pm with Fr. Gerlach presiding at Mass (see right). The Blessing and Giving of Ashes will occur during both celebrations.

Lenten Fasting & AbstinenceLenten spirituality: Remember, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence (select for more details), as part of our observance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

  • The Stations of the Cross during Lent: Fridays, 5:30pm
  • MERCY! (Making Each Reconciled, Confessing You!): Thurs., March 4, 4:30-6:30pm: Confessions during Eucharistic Adoration
  • Penance/Reconciliation during Lent (every other week): Monday and Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-5pm; Saturday, 11am - 1pm (see parish bulletin calendar for specific dates and times)
  • Searching for the answers to life's big questions of happiness, purpose, meaning, and faith?: Begin The Search -- this is a free resource, from FORMED!
  • Families with Children: Unbound has prepared a Reflection, Prayer & Activities for the Family kit called "The Journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter" -- this is a free resource!

Pastoral Ministry Days, 2021: March 22-23. This year, PMDs will be hosted virtually at St. Anthony of Padua in Hot Springs, a "satellite hub". Parishioners from Hot Springs, Edgemont, and Custer are invited to attend this "satellite hub" to participate virtually. This year's topic is "Family: Become Who You Are" (The Christian Family's Share in the Ministry of Evangelization). Visit www.PMD2021.com for more info, including presenters, schedule, and on-line registration.

CRS Rice Bowl"For Lent, For Life" ~ WE ARE CALLED ~ Join our faith community - and more than 12,000 Catholic communities across the U.S. - in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on how hunger and malnutrition affect our human family, and on the need to take action to end this global injustice. Visit www.CRSRiceBowl.org to learn more.

~ Limited Public Masses have begun ~
(During January, there is no need to register to attend these Masses.)( attendees are requested to register to attend Sunday Mass )

Diocese's Plan for Resuming Mass in Public Setting (in a limited way)
released May 1, 2020
Guidelines for these Masses (latest: Sept. 22, 2020)

~ Year of St. Joseph ~

Recently, Pope Francis proclaimed a "Year of St. Joseph" (beginning this past Dec. 8 and ending next Dec. 8, 2021). Please read his apostolic letter (Patris Corde, "A Father's Heart") and an accompanying decree (original decree not available in English yet).

~ Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics Need to Know ~

~ Welcome, Bishop Peter Muhich, to the Diocese! ~

Church building hours: M-F, 8am - 5pm.
~ Come pray in the Presence of Our Eucharistic Lord ~
Eucharistic Adoration, Tues. and Wed., 3-5pm

HelpLine Center - 2-1-1 Community Resources

Available Services:

Catholic Social Services (CSS):

  • Financial Assistance via CSS for western S.D. families. You can apply for aid or donate to this Fund directly via CSS.
  • Telehealth Counseling Services via CSS: While the medical toll of the viral pandemic is frightening, so is the threat that it presents to the social, spiritual, and mental health of people, according to CSS counselors.

Needs arising from the viral pandemic (sickness, reduced wages, loss of work, etc.)? Please see above re: CSS; call the parish church office or the deacons (these numbers are listed in the bulletin) or the after-hours/emergency line at 605/745-3278. - Fr. Gerlach

Holy Week Liturgical Celebrations
( Video on the Sacred Paschal Triduum )
Note: SPT celebrations archived below
Palm Sun. April 5 8a Holy Thurs. April 09 6p
Mon. April 6 8a Good Fri. April 10 7p
Tues. April 7 5:30p Holy Sat. (Vigil) April 11 8p
Wed. April 8 5:30p Easter Sun. April 12 8a

~ Easter Time ~

The Celebration of Easter isn't just for Easter Sun., but extends over 50 days (i.e., Easter Time), from Easter Sun. to Pentecost Sun. We continue to celebrate Easter, as…

~ He is Risen! Alleluia! ~
~ Come, Holy Spirit! ~

Pope Francis encourages faithful to pray the Rosary at home during May; encouragement comes from the Pope's Letter on the Month of May, addressed to all the faithful throughout the world.

Holy Spirit Novena (ends Sat., May 30) (condensed version)

Information related to Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19

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From Fr. Gerlach, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua (and St. James, Edgemont): Fr. Michel Mulloy, our diocesan administrator, has issued several directives regarding the realities that we are currently facing with the viral pandemic. First, all celebrations of Mass in a public setting, regardless of location, have been suspended (effective March 18) until further notice (issued March 17). Therefore, all Masses celebrated publicly (Sunday and weekday) in Hot Springs (and Edgemont) are suspended until further notice.

(see second column regarding Masses celebrated at a private location, etc.)

All health care facilities in Hot Springs (the Fall River Health Services hospital, the Seven Sisters Living Center, the State Veterans Home, and the VA campus) have restricted visitor policies until further notice. Please visit the S.D. Dept. of Health site for more information regarding this reality in the state (FYI: this site also has links to the national CDC site and the international WHO site).

However, Fr. Gerlach will still celebrate Mass -- by himself -- during the week at the usual times (when in Hot Springs: see Mass Times below; times differ slightly when in Custer) at a private location; Sunday Mass will be celebrated only on Sunday morning at 8am, again, at a private location. Also, there are already opportunities to participate in Mass via TV or online (also, see to the right), along with Resources for Personal or Family Prayer. Please note, to be clear and explicit: Holy Communion will be administered only as Viaticum (i.e., Holy Communion for the dying) during this suspension. Parish Church Office Hours (see below) are still in effect, so you are still able to come to the church building and visit Our Eucharistic Lord in the tabernacle during these hours (Sat. and Sun. open hours will be 9am-5pm). However, Eucharistic Adoration will be provided every day (Monday - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), 3-5pm (therefore, Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays is modified to follow these hours).

Parish Church Office Hours (see below) remain in effect, and you are able to come to the church building and visit Our Eucharistic Lord in the tabernacle during these hours. Also, Eucharistic Adoration is provided on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3-5pm (also, Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays, 8am - 5pm, has resumed).

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Diocese of Rapid City
West River Catholic

DRC WRC Feb., 2021, e-edition
February, 2021, e-edition

Christian Funeral for
Cecile Tays †

~ Christian Funeral Vigil ~
(Tues., 2/9)

~ Christian Funeral Mass ~
(Wed., 2/10)

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~ Archived Masses ~

Holy Day Mass (Fri., 1/1):
Mary, Holy Mother of God

Holy Day Mass (Fri., 12/25):
Nativity of Lord (Christmas)

Weekday Mass (Sat., 12/5):
Sat. of the First Week of Advent
(Int.: Paul Wittenberg †)

Christian Funeral for
Leo Hagenson †

~ Christian Funeral Vigil ~
(Thurs., Nov. 5)

~ Christian Funeral Mass ~
(Fri., Nov. 6)

Christian Funeral for
Don Gannon †

~ Christian Funeral Vigil ~
(Mon., Aug. 31)

~ Christian Funeral Mass ~
(Tues., Sept. 1)

Christian Memorial Mass
(William "Bill" Curley †)
(Fri., May 29)

Christian Funeral for
Dorothy Doerner †

~ Christian Funeral Mass ~
(Tues., May 19)

Mass Times

Note: "limited public Masses" have begun; we are able to accommodate 96+ attendees per Mass.

Every Week:
Sundays - 10:30am ("live-streamed" as well, beginning 5 min. prior)

Every Other Week (see bulletin calendar):
Mondays - 7:00am
Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 5:30pm
Thursdays - 7:00am (usually -- varies: 10:00am [Thurs. after 1st Wed. @ Seven Sisters Living Center; Thurs. after 3rd Wed. @ State Veterans Home]; 7:00am [Thurs. after 5th Wed.])
Fridays - 7:00am ("live-streamed" only; see above on the right); 8:00am (Holy Communion outside Mass: 1st Fri. and Fri. after 2nd and 4th Wed.)
Saturdays - 7:30am

Holy Days (see bulletin calendar; "live-streamed" as well, beginning 5 min. prior)

Parish Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (lunch break, noon - 1:00pm)

Parish Church Personnel

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