saint anthony of padua catholic church

On the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Deacon Mike Krall reflected on the Gospel reading of Peter's exuberance in seeing Jesus resurrected, and how we can connect that in a stark contrast to his first encounter meeting Jesus. Special Guest: Deacon Mike Krall.

Deacon Rick Vogel preaches on the 5th Sunday of Lent about the woman caught in adultery, what we can learn from this powerful teaching, the importance of prayer, and more. Special Guest: Deacon Rick Vogel.

Do you remember your first confession? Nervously waiting your turn to mumble your sins of pushing your sibling and stealing candy, before fumbling your way through the Act of Contrition? Good times, good times. Whether that was the last time you received the sacrament of Reconcilation, or whether you go every week, this is a podcast you don't want to miss! Lent is a great time to hit the confessional, but before you get in line, there's plenty you can do beforehand. Nate and Gomer are here to dive into the tips of making a great confession as well as answer some big questions you might have -- is complaining a sin? What's mortal and what's venial? How many venial sins equal one mortal one? Is temptation itself a sin? If you've ever struggled with feeling like you made a "good" or honest confession, or struggled with making progress AFTER your confession, this is the episode for you. With a few weeks of Lent remaining, listen through this podcast and then go receive God's grace in the confessional - you won't regret it!

Fr. Jesse Garcia preaches during the 4th Sunday of Lent on the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, and what we can learn from reflecting on our connections to the characters in this immensely powerful parable. Special Guest: Fr. Jesse Garcia.

Deacon Tom Vicknair reflects on the powerful readings from the 3rd Sunday of Lent, and encourages parishioners to go beyond simply being members, but instead, true disciples of the Lord. Special Guest: Deacon Tom Vicknair.

Fr. David Hust preaches on the Feast of the Transfiguration about how we are called to cast off the things of the world, and instead focus on our heavenly path. Special Guest: Fr. David Hust.

Just a hop and a skip away from Nate and Gomer's office is Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic School. Home to hundreds of incredible students, we're incredibly proud of our school, and extremely grateful for all the great educators and staff over there. This week on Beyond The Bulletin, we're joined by Veronica Tucker, the Principal of SAOPCS. She's no ordinary Principal - in the midst of her fourth year as head honcho, more than half of her tenure has been marked by a pandemic. She's adopted a child from China. The first time she saw her college campus was the day she moved into her dorm. Veronica sits down with Nate for a great look into what's going on over on the school side of the parish. Tune in! Special Guest: Veronica Tucker.

Two months into the job and with Fall kickoffs around the corner, PJ & Samy Pierce have been hard at work since joining the St. Anthony of Padua staff! On this episode of Beyond the Bulletin, the California natives join Nate to talk about their journey to our parish, their favorite courses at Franciscan University, what it takes to minister to a younger generation, and their dire need for more Core Members! Tune in now! Special Guests: PJ Pierce and Samantha Pierce.

What makes something good? How do we define truth? Is beauty truly in the eye of the beholder? In this epic episode of Beyond the Bulletin, Nate and Gomer jump into what are commonly referred to as "the transcendentals" to provide a catechetical episode unlike never before! The human heart needs beauty, we all want to be a "good person" and truth seems to be constantly up for grabs. If you're looking to learn more in the realm of philosphy and faith vs. science, take a leap of faith and join us to learn about the transcendentals in the most ambitious episode of Beyond the Bulletin ever! And stick around to learn about a BRAND NEW podcast with Michael Gormley coming soon!

We have a big event coming up at the end of August - Celebrate St. Anthony! We're going to have our ministries tabling, food trucks on campus and much more. Nate breaks down his top 5 reasons why our parish is worth celebrating, as well as diving into the news of our new pastor announcement. Get ready for the fun - https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/961825

Deacons are an integral part of a parish, and St. Anthony of Padua is blessed with a great group of men who faithfully serve on staff. One of them, Deacon Mike Krall, is a long-time parishioner of St. Anthony, and joins Nate this episode to talk about his journey to becoming a deacon, being involved in prison ministry, his favorite/least favorite parts of the role, his family's valiant effort to visit all 50 state capitals, and much more. Deacon Mike's discernment process is one that can benefit all of us, so tune in to this episode of Beyond the Bulletin! Special Guest: Deacon Mike Krall.

If you haven't heard by now, Fr. Tom Rafferty, the Pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands for the past 14 years, has been reassigned to the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. He'll be serving as the Vicar for Clergy, helping with their priestly formation, choosing their assignments, and more. While we're saddened for him to depart our parish soon, he leaves behind a legacy of great memories at St. Anthony, and a few staff members have joined Nate this episode to share some of their stories with him. Tune in also for an update on our big August event that'll include a chance to bid Fr. Tom farewell - you're not going to want to miss it!

Continuing their conversation with Fr. David Hust, Nate and Gomer chat with our new Parochial Vicar about his experience in seminary, the balance between science and faith, how he strives to be a spiritual father, and more. Topping it off with a surprising story involving Joel Osteen, along with an exciting announcement about something that's NEVER been done before at our parish, tune into this great episode to learn more about our new parish shepherd! Listen to Fr. David's album "For Your Glory" from 2008 here: https://open.spotify.com/album/07OogORE5Rx1BsdZyrmn4u?si=JbIsTyvMRtq6PyB1qLxI-Q&dl_branch=1 Special Guest: Fr. David Hust.

How do you put the "fun" in "a fundamentally sound theological and evangelizing youth ministry program?" Great question! Join Nate and Gomer as they talk about the state of youth ministry at St. Anthony of Padua, as well as reveal some exciting news about upcoming programs, big dates to look forward to, and even possibly some new faces you'll be seeing on campus soon... Tune in!

Guess who's back, back again. Beyond the Bulletin is back, tell a friend! When Covid-19 shutdown public Masses and parish activities, our beloved podcast sadly also fell victim to the pandemic. But after a long hiatus, we're back and better than ever. Join Nate Hoffman and Michael Gormley as they turn the page on Beyond the Bulletin and talk about the new direction and purpose of our parish podcast!

Now that we've revealed all 27 relics coming to our parish, it's time to focus on one saint in particular: Saint Anthony of Padua himself! With his feast day right around the corner, Michael Gormley is back for a quick 4-part weekly video series to tell you more about the communion of saints as we prepare to celebrate our parish namesake on June 13th!

The twelve apostles are some of the most well-known figures in Christianity, but only one woman is known as "the Apostle to the Apostles." Saint Mary Magdalene, the first person Jesus appeared to after His resurrection, is named in the Bible more than any other woman - including Mary, the mother of Jesus. After having seven demons cast out of her by Jesus, she became a dedicated follower, even remaining with him upon Golgotha. Time, and the popularity of the name Mary in the Biblical times, have created a confusing reputation for this great saint, so join Michael Gormley as he dives into the live of Mary Magdalene, and how we can follow her example in our path towards holiness.

Who is St. Anthony of the Desert? The inspiration for our own St. Anthony of Padua when picking a new name? A wealthy young man who gave away an entire fortune after hearing the Gospel at Mass? A prayerful hermit who scoffed in the face of vicious demon attacks? The answer, is all of the above. His isolation in the desert and commitment to asceticism may seem hard to imitate, but at the core of his life, there is much to learn. Join Michael Gormley as we continue our pilgrimage to the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel with Saint Anthony of the Desert.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton lived a life that may sound all too familiar. One moment life was normal, with her hard-working husband, five kids, and nice house in New York City - the next, her husband lost his job, her family's health began to decline, and she had to quarantine for an entire month because of a deadly disease. It was how she responded to the tragedies though, and the truth that she found in the midst of the chaos, that helped this passionate woman become the first native-born saint of the United States of America. Join Michael Gormley as we jump back into our relic reveals and learn about the witness of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.