SAS SAINTLY NEWS

St. Anthony 8th graders attended the Chrism Mass at Our Lady of Victory in Victoria. At the annual Chrism Mass, oils are blessed for use by churches in the Diocese of Victoria.

As this is Holy Week, SAS students and faculty will hold a foot washing service on Maundy Thursday, prior to an early release for the Easter weekend holiday. The foot washing service demonstrates one way Jesus showed compassion for people that many thought were unworthy of love and kindness. Students have been discussing the many ways He expressed compassion for others during this Lenten season.

The 7th grade Chicken Fried Steak fundraiser was very successful, thanks to all that purchased tickets and worked the event! Over 385 plates were sold for the event. St. Anthony’s School is always so grateful for those that support our school and its students.

Last Friday, SAS Dad and Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer Zachary Venghaus spent the day in SAS classrooms, the gym, the car line and the cafeteria. Students enjoyed interacting with Mr. Venghaus throughout the day, feeling an extra sense of security having him on campus.

Soccer update: the Saints soccer teams claimed victory when they played Immanuel Lutheran in Giddings last Thursday. The A team won 3-0, and the B team won 4-3. The Saints have an upcoming match vs. St. Rose at the Columbus field on Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m.

SAS Summer Camps are filling up. Football, volleyball, basketball and cooking camps are set for June 16 through 18. Boys and girls in grades 5K through 8th are encouraged to sign up early as space is limited! Register online at bit. ly/2025summercamps.

2025-26 registration is currently open to the public for grades 3K-8th. Stop by the school office or visit www. stanthonycolumbus. net for a registration packet.

Upcoming events: Early release Thursday, April 17 at 1:15pm. School holiday on Monday, April 21. Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 5p.m. SAS welcomes all to attend Children’s Mass on Fridays at 8:15 a.m.

“’If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.’” (John 13:14-15)