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Spring has sprung, and look how beautiful our grounds look, thanks to Lynette Sproul who cares for them.

On Trinity Sunday, May 18, St. Anthony parish welcomed five new Catholics to the faith. Andree Leslie, Larry Brown, Bob Gregory, Page Beutler and Tim Schiewe all received the sacrament of Confirmation, and Andree, Larry and Tim also received the sacrament of Baptism. All recieved the Holy Eucharist. The Knights of Columbus were represented by John Garcia, Kent Hansen and Loren Walton, and they presented rosaries to the new members of the faith. Father Steckler presided. A warm welcome to all of you!

On the feast of the Ascension, May 4, our CCD young Catholics decorated the May altar and crowned the Blessed Virgin Mary in her month of May. Daniel leads the procession at the 10 AM Mass.

All of the CCD students are in this photo. Look at the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary which they prepared, hanging on the walls of the church. A special day for Camilla Alvarado, her thirteenth birthday. Happy birthday, Camilla.

Here is the result of their efforts, a beautiful May altar. Parishioners at the 8 AM Mass assisted in the decorations.

Another Extraordinary Form (Latin Tridentine) Mass was celebrated on Monday, April 28. Terry Conaway was the acolyte, for the first time in 60 years since he has served a Latin Mass.

Photo by Pete Kelly, courtesy Conaways

We celebrated Father Steckler's 81st birthday on Thursday, April 17, one day after Pope Benedict XVI's birthday. Here is Father enjoying his cake with parishioners.

This view greeted all fifteen attendees at Stations of the Cross on March 7. A message? Remember when churches were full for Stations during Lent?

On Christmas Eve 2007, Father Steckler offered the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, a Latin Tridentine Mass, as decreed by Pope Benedict XVI. About 30 people assisted at the low Mass, probably the first said in this church in some 40 years. Although some parishioners had Missals, many recited the responses from memory. This will become a monthly celebration.

Photo courtesy of Bethany Hunt

On Sunday, December 9, Father Steckler baptized baby Rosemary Crouse, shown here with her parents, grandparents, brother and godparents.

Here are photos of our 2007-08 CCD students in class with their teachers.

Cynthia and Kate in charge.

Terry and Angela in charge.

Father Steckler has returned and we had a celebration in honor of his 50th Jubilee as a priest. It was a great party, at the Yachats Commons, thanks to the efforts of Robin Springer and a whole lot of other people. One photo below. If you want to see an account of the entire party, click on this link.

TO JUBILEE

Here is Father Anthony Fernandes, SFX, who filled in for Father Steckler during June and July 2007.

We had a "farewell" dinner for Father Anthony on July 27, and here are some of the photos of the event.

Father giving the Invocation. Unsung heroes Julie, chief cook and Sherrie, waitress, in the background.

We had a good turnout. Father Anthony was popular with the parishioners.

Don Schantin presented a check from the St. Vincent dePaul chapter.

Father and Karen Manternach share conversation.

On July 26, Father Steckler returned temporarily to Baptize, Confirm and administer Holy Eucharist to Vicki Burkett, daughter of Dennis Bourgerie.

Our annual strawberry festival was a success on June 16.

Rosemarie, Angela and Terry greeting customers.

Daisy setting places at the tables.

On Sunday, May 27, following the 8 AM Mass, Wyatt Chance Naylor was baptized by Father Steckler.

In addition, Kenneth Crouse, Jr., who received his First Communion last week, was confirmed into the faith by Fr. Steckler.

Better late than never. Here is a photo of the party on St. Patrick's Day, March 17 this year. Thanks to Pauline Becker for the photo.

On Sunday, May 13, Ian Frame, Carlos Alvarado and Daniel Alvarado received their First Communion at the 10 o'clock Mass.

Knights of Columbus Steve, Jim, Jerry and Kent presented rosaries to the Communicants.

Ian reading.

Father Steckler presented Ian, Carlos and Daniel many gifts at their reception.

Here are our religious education classes for 2006-2007. First Communion class taught by Angela, with Ian, Carlos, Ruby and Daniel.

Advanced students, taught by Terry. Erica, Farah, Camilla, Maria, and Nathaniel, with Marilyn

Sunday, April 15, 2007. The parish held a celebration of Father Steckler's 80th birthday (April 17) and his 50th Jubilee as an ordained priest.

It was well attended. Here is a photo of the crowd gathering.

Mike Smith was MC, shared with Father's sister Joan Marsh

Here is the head table, with Angela Bourgerie, another MC, Father Steckler and his sister and brother-in-law.

After being toasted and roasted, Father got to respond. He looks humble, doesn't he?

Many parishioners in this shot. Can you find yourselves? Folks seated and others in line for the meal.

On December 2 and 3 we held our annual Christmas Bazaar. Here is Michelle selling Christmas items and Jerry cooking, again.

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Our parish Religious Education program is progressing. Following regular classes on October 18, the children prayed a decade of the Rosary in the church, then presented their individual petitions to Father Steckler.

Saying the Rosary

Petitions

On Sunday, October 15, the parish celebrated Father Steckler's 10th anniversary as our pastor. A luncheon of lamb stew and all the trimmings, prepared by Jerry Raveling and his team, was served. The meal was delicious. Father Steckler was "roasted" by several parishioners. He received some nice gifts and the best wishes of all present.

Kent Hansen was the master of ceremonies

Father was given a chance to rebut the roasters

He was surprised by some of the gifts

Some of the attendees. Can you find yourselves in the photos?

THANK YOU, Father Steckler. Thanks to all parishioners who worked so hard to organize and carry out this tribute, and thanks to all who attended. It was a wonderful celebration.

Members of the local chapter St. Vincent dePaul Society presented Terry Conaway with a cake on Sunday, October 1, to thank him for his dedication as a volunteer at the monthly breakfast.

Father Ramon Decaen of the diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, visited Father Steckler the weekend of August 18-20 and concelebrated Mass Saturday morning, and presided at the 8 AM Mass Sunday.

Our parish's Lay Missionaries of Charity, a branch of the Order of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, received their Crucifixes on Friday, August 18. These two photos portray the entire group, Angela B, Dennis, Ng, Angela H, Bev, Kent, and Elizabeth.

On Thursday, August 17, Dennis and Angela Bourgerie renewed their wedding vows after 32 years of marriage. Congratulations.

It was a busy week, let us not forget the Assumption of our Blessed Mother on the 15th

Here is a photo of our prayer and rosary group. Don, Loren, Al, Michelle, Dolores, Marianne, and Donetta. Photo by Charlene Walton.

Our 31st annual strawberry fest is now history. Thanks to all of the volunteers who worked so hard to make it a success.

Bev and Bethany are exhausted. Michael provided live entertainment

May 14 at the 10 o'clock Mass, our CCD students crowned the statue of our Blessed Mother in this, her month of May, Ruby Walton made her first Communion, Jack Courtemanche received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, and Deanne Fox received her first Eucharist. A few weeks earlier, Susie Smith received her first Eucharist. The Knights of Columbus ushered. It was a busy day.

CCD Procession

Ruby crowned the Blessed Virgin Mary

Jack and Deanne received the Sacraments. Jack's sponsor was his wife, Jo, and Deanne's sponsor was Rick Myer

Ruby's First Communion

Susie Smith, First Communicant

Steve and Jerry, Knights

Here's a Reprise, Sunday, May 21

Lynette Sproul has been landscaping the yard at Father's house. New rhododendron, rose, tulip and clematis plants will make the yard look terrific this summer.

Our Easter Choir singing at the 10 AM Mass on Easter Sunday

Celebrating Easter, "He is Risen," Pope Benedict XVI's birthday, and Father Steckler's birthday. Father, his sister Mrs. Joan Marsh, and Rosemarie. Marilyn serving lamb.

Our local St. Vincent dePaul Society hosted a St. Patrick's Day Lunch/Dinner on Sunday, March 12. Here's Chef Jerry O'Raveling preparing the corned beef and cabbage.

Michelle O'Gilliam serving the O'Sprouls

Marcy Kittel is relocating to "the Valley." On Sunday, February 26, Marcy was feted for years of service to our parish. Shown here chuckling as her son Andy spoke eloquently of her life. We will miss Marcy.

Terry and Stella Conaway continued their tradition of renewing their wedding vows on their anniversary, February 8.

Following Mass on February 2, these parishioners completed their Consecration to Jesus through Mary, conducted during January by Steve and Polly McKay.

Another successful Christmas Bazaar was held on December 3 and 4, 2005. Here Betty and Angela B. are collecting for items sold.

And Polly and Angela H. hard at work.

Another of our stalwart parish families will be leaving us and relocating. Margaret and Dick Maier were treated to a going away party on Sunday, September 11.

The Catholic Women Together (CWT) are always behind the scenes and working for the parish. Here are just a few, Marilyn, Pauline, Polly and Julie. Bev was probably serving someone a meal.

Lynette Sproul painted Father's "rectory" all by herself. Where were the rest of us to assist her?

On September 3, Vern and Jocille Daniel renewed their wedding vows on their 50th anniversary. Their extended, and extensive family attended a reception at the parish hall. Congratulations Vern and Jocille!

We said goodbye to Father Herald Matthias on Sunday, August 14. Here is Father Matthias and Angela Hansen.

Father Steckler returned on the 14th, and the two priests concelebrated Mass on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Paulino Echeverria, MSPS, Mt. Angel seminarian from Mexico, and Father Herald Matthias, SFX, from India, after Mass on July 13.

Jacob David Tyler was baptised on July 3

Father Edward Altstock, our guest pastor from June 18-July3

Many Thanks to Marilyn, Bev and all of the Catholic Women Together for their hard work which produced a very successful Strawberry Festival. Special thanks to Cody Martin and Radio Station KSHY-LP

Rose, Bev, Daisy, Marilyn and Don at work? in the kitchen. Photo Courtesy of S.L. Stephens, South Lincoln County News

Joseph, Stewart and James as strawberries, and how did Spongebob Squarepants get in there?

FIRST COMMUNION, MAY 1, 2005

Erika Walker and Amber Barnes receive their First Communion from Father Steckler

Photo by James Barnes

Family members celebrate with Amber and Erika

Photo by James Barnes

Happy Birthday, Father Steckler! April 17, 2005

Parishioners at Father Steckler's birthday luncheon

Father Ben Cameron of the Fathers of Mercy, who conducted our parish mission April 10-14.

Look at the new lights! Mike Smith refuses to take credit for these, but we fooled him.

Our Easter 2005 Choir. Thanks to Pauline Becker for the photo

OLD NEWS: The Annual Christmas Bazaar is over and was quite successful. Thanks to all who participated.

Here are Sharee, Bev and Angela making sales, Polly buying

No, that's not Father Steckler, it's Jack Maitlen. He, Kent Hansen and Scott Rutherford painted the church. Jack is applying the final details, painting the letters in the sign. Thanks, guys, it looks great!

The photographer from the Catholic Sentinel sent some samples of the photos he took on Sunday, August 17, 2003. To view them, click here Sentinel

On October 17 we had a farewell party for Bill and Mary Welch

And welcomed new parishioners, including Polly and Steve McKay

New paint, new carport thanks to Jerry Raveling and crew

Here's Jerry at work on the carport roof

Father Lino Fernandes, who took care of us in June 2004

And Francis Ryan is leaving us

Two of our Stalwart families are leaving

Pat and Laverne Saboe with Father Steckler

Roberta and Al Fidler, family and friends

CCD Students and Teachers Crowning the Blessed Virgin Mary in May

Dick and Audrey Blaha, our inspirations

May 9, 2004. First Communion for Joseph Donovan, Madeline Parnell, Maria Alvarado, Nathaniel Chacon, Farrah Chacon and Hannah Chacon, shown with Father Steckler and instructor Bethany Hunt. The Knights of Columbus presented Rosaries to each new communicant. Congratulations all.

Aren't they cute? And they are the future

New! and Old! How many parishioners remember this? St. Anthony's in 1983, courtesy of Rose Troxel

Rachael Nyhus received the Sacraments of Baptism, her First Communion, and Confirmation on March 21.

Santa at the Christmas Bazaar, with Kate Danks' wonderful children, Camilla, Maria, Daniel and Carlos.

The Big Christmas choir for 2003, reprise appearance Jan. 4, 2004

Father Max Gonsalves, SFX, our substitute Pastor for June 2003

Lots of Easter Season 2003 News!

2003 CCD Confirmation Class with instructor Michelle

2003 First Communion Class with instructor David

Easter Choir, Loren, Eric, David, Dawn Marie, Ronna, Laurette, Dolores, and Esther. Note old tile. Next photo of Father Steckler with our NEW ALTAR TILE.

Our new Message Board with volunteer installer John Peterson.

Jan. 18, 2003. Kitchen Crew from volunteer appreciation luncheon. Terry, Stella, Marilyn, Bev, Juanita

Dec. 1, 2002. First Communion for Camilla Alvarado-Danks and Gabriel and Amanda Krupar

Nov. 10, 2002. Lunch for new and established parishioners. Can you find yourselves?

Oct. 10, 2002. Father Sean Kopczynski makes a point at an excellent parish mission. See the link below to the Fathers of Mercy.

June 9, 2002. Father Lyndon Rodrigues and Father Louis Rodakowski concelebrate Mass.

April 2002. Father Steckler's birthday quilt, Judy Colvard

Don and Dolores Wearin O' the green on St. Patrick's Day 2002

Altar Society meeting, February 2002

Father Steckler and parishioners at Father's fifth anniversary as pastor of St. Anthony's, October 17, 2001.

The folks who painted Father Steckler's home, August 2001

Daisy Stoutsenberger, Loren Walton, Jim Riffel and Dick Blaha

Father D'Sousa celebrating Mass during Father Steckler's vacation, summer 2001

First Communion Class, May 20, 2001. Father Steckler with Gabriella Andrews, Harry Andrews, James Donovan, Robert Frane, Zachary Grady, David Magallenes, Josh Martin, Shianne Martin, Stewart Parnell, and Jacob Woosley

Our Christmas choir, 2000. Lance, Pauline, Ronna, Loren, Dawn-Marie, Dani, Tami, Dolores, Esther, Gay. And the same fine group composed our 2001 choir.

Archbishop Vlazny administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to Julianna Donovan, May 21, 2000. Thirty-three others received the Sacrament.

July 24, 1999. Archbishop John G. Vlazny visited St. Anthony's and concelebrated the Saturday Vigil Mass with Father Thadei Mworia, below.

Kent and Bev Hansen, Archbishop Vlasny, Father Mworia, Jim Riffel, and Josh Belcher, at the parish pot luck dinner following the Vigil Mass.

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