Early Childhood Ministry
The mission of the Early Childhood Ministry is to help support and welcome the littlest members of our parish family by planning activities and events especially for their age group and families.
Guardians and Angels Playgroup
A preschool playgroup that includes music, stories, and crafts, as well as time for free play and a snack. Children are welcome to participate at their own level with a parent or guardian. We gather in the child-care space of St. Anthony’s, from 9:30 -11 a.m. on scheduled Wednesdays. Join us as we explore God in our world.
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
2024-2025 Dates: September 4, 25; October 9, 23; November 13; December 4; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 5, 19; April 9, 30; May 14, 28 (Park Day)
Registration is appreciated, but not required.
Contact
Email Ann Grunwaldt at grunwaldta@stanthony.cc
Summer Park Play Dates
Meet up with your St. Anthony friends throughout the summer from 9:30-11 a.m. at our Summer Park Playdates! Look for the yellow St. Anthony backpack.
2025 Dates
- Monday, June 9
- Tuesday, July 15
- Tuesday, August 12
Mom’s Group
Moms meet for discussion, prayer, support and faith sharing.
Click below to learn more!
Kid's Corner at Donut Sunday
Families with preschoolers are invited to enjoy donuts and then gather in the Kids' Corner for children's activities and adult fellowship
Sundays after the 9 a.m. Mass.
2024-2025 Dates: September 15; October 13; November 10; December 15 (O Come Little Children); January 27; February 9; March 9; April 13; May 18
Contact
Email Ann Grunwaldt at grunwaldta@stanthony.cc.
Sunday Family Pray & Play
St. Anthony families are invited to attend 9 a.m. Mass together and then meet on the lower playground for outdoor playtime and fellowship. Bring your own blanket and snacks if you like.
Sundays after the 9 a.m. Mass
Watch for Future Dates
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Held at the 9 a.m. Mass. Just before the Liturgy of the Word begins for the assembly, children will be invited to go with the leaders from the church into either the Daily Mass Chapel or the Resource Room. They will return to their families after the Prayers of the Faithful. During this special time, the children through prayers, songs and readings learn about the same Scriptures as the rest of the assembly. September - May.
Field Trips
St. Anthony Early Childhood Ministry is organizing the following field trips. Experience a fun outing with your children while meeting new families.
Watch for future dates.
Contact
Email Ann Grunwaldt at grunwaldta@stanthony.cc
Open Gym
Once a month the St. Anthony gym is open for preschoolers to run and play with a parent or guardian. If you need somewhere to take the kids to run off some energy this is the place for you! Come to St Anthony’s new gym from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. for some fun indoor playtime. Please enter and sign in at the school office. A parent or guardian must stay in the gym while your kids play. No street shoes please! Gym shoes (as long as they have not been worn outside) socks or slippers are fine. You are welcome to bring a snack and eat at the tables in the lobby by the gym.
Mondays from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Watch for 2025-2026 Dates
Contact
Email Ann Grunwaldt at grunwaldta@stanthony.cc
O Come Little Children
All families are invited to join us as we hear a special telling of Jesus’s birth through story and song. There will be a light breakfast, crafts, games, and Christmas cookies for decorating (and eating).
Watch for 2025 Date!

Questions? Please contact Ann Grunwaldt at grunwaldta@stanthony.cc.
A Mother's Prayer to the Blessed Mother
Dear Blessed Mother Mary, you knew the importance of being prayerful and also of being attentive to one's family.
Please teach me how to do both well.
Please deepen my relationship with your son, Jesus.
Because my vocation of motherhood keeps me very involved with the task at hand, please give me reminders as I go about my day to raise my heart and mind to God often, asking for help and grace, as well as offering deep gratitude.
Please keep my family under your powerful protection.
Amen.
