Calling all Anthonys, Antoinettes, and Devotees of St. Anthony

When the statue of Saint Anthony was recently displayed in the sanctuary for his feast day, we were reminded once again of how worn and scruffy his image has become. The statue has undergone numerous repairs and re-paintings over the years, and it is not what it once was! It seems to me that a replacement is certainly desirable to duly honor our co-patron and the titular saint of the church.

A hand-carved linden wood statue from northern Italy’s highly regarded Demetz Studio is being considered. The image is shown at the left. I thought it might be appropriate that this be a gift offered by the many Anthonys and Antoinettes of our parish, along with other devotees of our patron. One might also like to make a gift to its acquisition in memory of a deceased loved one. Those interested in this “project” are asked to contact the parish office.