Saint Anthony the Great Orthodox Church

The Parish Council adminsters to the administrative affairs of the parish, in cooperation with the parish priest, and consistent with the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America. Its members are elected at the Parish Meeting and confirmed by the Diocesan Authority. Officers for 2010 include Mark Freemyer, Warden; Darrell Chambers, Vice Warden; Ann McDaniel, Secretary; Michael Farris, Treasurer, and Mircea Digertu, member at large. The Council meets monthly.

Christ blessing the children
Christ blessing the children

Church School classes meet at 9:00 am every Sunday, September through May, with recess for the Christmas holiday. We have four dedicated teachers instructing the students according to age. The children are involved in charity projects as well. Three major projects are chosen each year such as helping the homeless, The Animal Defense League, and earning money by hosting coffee hours to help with our Iconotas project. The list of large and small projects exceeds three every year. We are grateful for our students and thankful that our future looks bright at Saint Anthony's. Ann Spence serves as co-ordinator of the Church School Program.

Fr. Leo conducts an Adult Education class during the same time period.

Saint Romanos the Melodist

The choir is under the directorship of Dr. Robert Vranes. It sings in a four part harmony style largely based on Obikhod and Kievan chant. It also has various compositions including Byzantine, Serbian, Romanian, and Georgian chants. The congregation tends to join with the singing of the choir. The architectural style of the interior of temple, with its 24’ high barrel ceiling, enhances the majesty of the singing to provide an atmosphere of prayer conducive to public worship.

The choir possesses a comprehensive repertoire of music for Great Lent including the canon of Saint Andrew of Crete, Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Akathist to the Theotokos, the services of Holy Week, and the Divine services of Holy Pascha. Rehearsals are usually held on a seasonal basis. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Vranes .

Saint Macrina
Saint Macrina

Saint Macrina’s Sisterhood meets quarterly to plan activities pertinent to supporting our church. The coffee hour, luncheons, and church cleaning schedules are coordinated by the Sisterhood. A bi-annual yard sale is the main fund raising activity which also serves as an outreach to our neighborhood. The Sisterhood sponsors an annual Lenten retreat with a guest speaker. All funds raised are used for charitable purposes. The Sisterhood welcomes all women of the parish. Larissa Moore is the Sisterhood convener.

Saint Joseph the Betrothed
Saint Joseph the Betrothed

Saint Joseph's Brotherhood meets bi-monthly to plan activities pertinent to the maintenance and beautification of our church property and for spiritual development. The latest topic of discussion at our meetings is "Marriage". The Brotherhood also hosts Sunday luncheons. The Brotherhood welcomes all men of the parish.

Current officers are: President - Steven Baine, Vice-President - Gregg Gerasimon, Treasurer - Merideth Spence.

Catholic Worker House is a charitable organization that offers displace families a place to regroup and eventually return to independent living. The charity is staffed by volunteers and depends entirely on the generosity of the San Antonio community to support its ministry. Throughout the year, members of Saint Anthony Church prepare an evening meal on the second Friday of each month for the current volunteer staff and resident families. Please contact any member of the Parish Council to participate in this good work.

Yuriev Gospel
Yuriev Gospel

The bookstore offers a wide selection of books, icons, prayer ropes, incense, and other devotional items. The proceeds support the lending library. In addition to the inventory on hand, special orders or assistance locating a particular item are also available. The bookstore is open after Divine Liturgy on Sundays. For more information, contact the bookstore manger, Ben Kaminar.