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About the Father’s Guild

Strengthened and nourished by the vision and courage of a group of men who pioneered a support service organization at St. Anthony’s High School, the Fathers’ Guild was formed through the inspiration and teamwork of these men who were willing to be risk-takers and who, in uncertain times, forged one of the first support service organizations for a Catholic High School in the Diocese of Rockville Center.

We are the heirs of this vision and commit ourselves to continue the education ministry of Jesus Christ by participating in the mission of the Roman Catholic Church and by adhering to its teachings. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and thus we pledge to support the delivery of quality education to all of our students and to serve with special reverence our Priest, Brothers, Nuns, and lay teachers who are educating our students.

We seek to foster within this school a spirit of excellence, genuine caring, Christ like compassion, and mutual respect for our students, families, and staff. Our ministry to support education involves caring for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each student. We believe that education is a basic human right and we seek to foster that right within each student of St. Anthony’s High school.

We pledge to continue developing programs that reach all of those students that struggle for full dignity within our society and to help them attain the educational goals they set for themselves. We commit ourselves to be responsible stewards of our resources. We strive to promote a supportive environment where each person, regardless of their position, is viewed as important to the proper functioning of the St. Anthony’s Fathers’ Guild. We seek to create a work environment that embodies the social teachings of the Church, thus each person is respected, every idea is appreciated, and each one’s labor is valued.

We, who are the Fathers’ Guild of St. Anthony’s High School exist:

To support quality education
To offer hope
To witness
To the presence of a compassionate God who dwells among us.

Holy Father Saint Francis…Pray for Us

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Why I Joined

As an alumnus myself, I was excited to once again be part of St Anthony’s when my son started high school. I remembered the Fathers’ Guild from my days at St Anthony’s and recall seeing them at many events but I never really understood the role they played. Now, having been in the Fathers Guild, I have come to relish the opportunity to be part of this school and all the advantages it provides the students. Not only does my volunteering bring me closer to my son and help him understand the power of giving, but being part of the Guild has given me a front row seat to so many of the wonderful events at St Anthonys. From the Easter and Christmas events, to the “under the lights” football games, to the music and performing arts events, all of which St Anthonys is so well known for. I get to spend time with the faculty and get to know them as well. While there are no mandatory volunteer hours, I find myself looking forward to the events, because I think the best part of being in the Guild is the ability to give back to the school, which is providing so much for my son. It is gift to be part of such a special organization. My only regret is that I waited 2 years to become as involved as I could.

Matthew Ventura
Joined 2021
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