Beyond the Bulletin

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.

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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.

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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.

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Tool or distraction? Asset or accessory? The role of technology in the Church is a hotly-debated topic; whipping out your phone mid-Mass would certainly raise a few eyebrows at St. Anthony of Padua. But Stephen Lenahan, former SAOP staff member, founder of our storied podcast, and current Catholic Market Sales Manager for Pushpay, returns to Beyond the Bulletin this week with Nate to talk about how technology can be utilized in a way to connect communities, enhance the beauty, and even further the mission of the Catholic Church.

The host of the first 44 episodes of this podcast, it's great to have Stephen back to talk about his hard work to keep parishes ahead of the technology curve, the "tradismatic" movement, how Catholic Churches could enter the Metaverse, and more. Tune in!

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On the First Sunday of Lent, Deacon Rick Vogel recounts the ways in which Jesus was tempted while in the desert, and how we can call on Jesus to renounce temptations when we face them in our own lives!

Special Guest: Deacon Rick Vogel.

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Fr. Mathew Thottyil, while serving as our parochial vicar, is also a Missionary of St. Francis De Sales. An incredible religious order carrying out pastoral ministry around the world, Fr. Mathew shared about the MSFS on the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, their important new projects, how we can prepare for Lent, and more.

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Special Guest: Fr. Mathew Thottyil.

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Live, Laugh, Lent. What can often be viewed as just a "Catholic New Year's Resolution", is actually an extremely important time of prayer, penance, and preparation for the great celebration of Easter. From the origins of Lent, to reflecting on the "why and how" of fasting, this is a great episode and discussion to prepare our minds and hearts for the 40 days of Lent ahead!

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Our parish has been blessed over the years with an extremely deep roster of deacons who have served at St. Anthony. This past Sunday, Deacon Mike Krall recounted these deacons, as well as reflected on the role and responsibilities related to the Diaconate, and what we, as parishioners, can learn from them.

Special Guest: Deacon Mike Krall.

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“You will go and visit the poor ten times a day and ten times a day you will find God there.”

The Woodlands, TX can generally be viewed as an affluent, well-off area across every highway and subdivision. But despite the appearance of comfortable living, there is always a very real presence of need all around us. The St. Vincent De Paul Society at our parish annually distributes about $300,000 of financial assistance across multiple zip codes - ranging from utility bills, to car payments, to rent, and more.

Nate is joined today by two of the leaders of our local SVDP group to talk about the kind of help they provide, incredible stories from their ministry, how parishioners can support them, and more. Tune in!

Special Guests: Matt Mazanek and Stephen Capps.

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On the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Jesse reflects on the Beatitudes, and how even though the sting of suffering will inevitably touch us all, we can find comfort and solace in the love and strength of Jesus Christ.

Special Guest: Fr. Jesse Garcia.

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