Tony’s Tidbits

We are waiting patiently near our resident groundhog/woodchuck's residence under the cloister wall to see whether or not spring is on its way. Alas, no sightings yet so I guess we will all have to just wait and see if spring arrives soon or if we have to wait through six more weeks of winter.

One hundred years ago, St. Anthony's was a seminary for young men seeking to become priests. These young men did more than just study, pray and work, though. This photo, taken January 17, 1925, shows the friars enjoying the skating rink they created on the frozen Rib River behind St. Anthony's. Living the simple life of a Franciscan friar meant making the most of the simple pleasures nature provides.

The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! - Num. 6:24-26 All of us here at St. Anthony’s wish you and yours a happy New Year and many blessings in 2025!

Everyone here at St. Anthony's sends our best wishes to all our friends and their families for a blessed Christmas season! We are so blessed by the gifts of your friendship, your presence and your support for our ministry!

Just a heads up that St Anthony's will be closed to the public from Saturday, December 21st through Sunday, December 29th so our staff and volunteers can spend time with their families during the holidays.

On this Thanksgiving Day, we thank God for all who help us do what we do here at St. Anthony's - the staff, the groundskeepers and Beautification team, the housekeepers, kitchen crew, painters and fix-it folks, retreat presenters, reflection writers, hosts, office support, donors, and those who hold us in prayer every day. We are also grateful for all those who visit St. Anthony's each year because without them, we would not be here. We wish God's blessings on all of you, Deo Gratias!

We don't want you to be disappointed like these turkeys were if you find the doors locked Thanksgiving weekend. St. Anthony's will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 1 so our staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday weekend with their friends and families.