About St. Anthony of Padua · High Ridge, Missouri
St. Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis serving the High Ridge, Missouri community from its location at 3009 High Ridge Boulevard. Founded in 1921 and celebrating more than a century of faith life in Jefferson County, the parish gathers for daily and Sunday Mass, offers Religious Education for children through its Parish School of Religion (PSR), and is led by Rev. Thomas Miller (Pastor), Rev. H. John Reiker (Senior Associate Pastor), and Deacon Steven Lemons. Its stated mission is 'to be on fire with the love of Jesus Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit to celebrate our community of faith in the Eucharist, and to share God's love and mercy with our neighbors through our ministries and evangelization.'
- Established
- 1921
- Patron
- St. Anthony of Padua
- Rector
- Reverend Thomas Miller
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis (Metropolitan Archdiocese of Saint Louis)
Why belong here
St. Anthony of Padua is a small, longstanding Catholic parish where parishioners regularly know one another and the priests by name. Visitors and families are welcomed to daily Mass, Saturday Vigil and Sunday liturgy, the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday afternoons, and Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays. The Parish School of Religion offers solid Catholic formation for children in pre-K through 8th grade, and the parish's stated mission of sharing God's love through ministries and evangelization reflects a community that values both worship and service to its High Ridge neighbors.
Mass times at St. Anthony of Padua
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm (also by request)
Adoration times
- First Friday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
About St. Anthony of Padua Parish
St. Anthony of Padua is a parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis serving High Ridge, Missouri and surrounding communities in northern Jefferson County. The parish gathers Catholics for daily Mass, the sacraments, religious education, and outreach, and is led by a pastor, a senior associate pastor, and a deacon. According to the Archdiocese of St. Louis parish profile, the parish's mission is 'to be on fire with the love of Jesus Christ, with the help of the Holy Spirit to celebrate our community of faith in the Eucharist, and to share God's love and mercy with our neighbors through our ministries and evangelization.'
- Parish mission: on fire with the love of Jesus Christ, sharing God's love through ministries and evangelization
- Located at 3009 High Ridge Boulevard, High Ridge, MO 63049
- Member parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis
Parish History
Founded in 1921, St. Anthony of Padua has served Catholic families in the High Ridge area for more than a century. Archdiocesan sacramental records at the St. Louis County Library reflect parish registers beginning in 1921, placing the parish among the early twentieth-century Catholic foundations in the rural areas south of St. Louis. In 2022, the parish marked its 101st anniversary — a milestone reported by The Leader newspaper as a celebration of more than a century of worship and community life in High Ridge.
- Parish founded in 1921
- Sacramental registers begin in 1921 (held at St. Louis County Library)
- Celebrated 101st anniversary in 2022
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
St. Anthony Parish School of Religion provides religious instruction for children in pre-K through 8th grade who do not attend a Catholic school. The program assists parents in passing on the Catholic faith, presenting the truths of the faith in ways faithful to Church tradition while being 'stimulating, challenging, and even fun.' Classes meet Sundays from 10:30 am to 11:45 am, September through May.
- Little Lambs program for ages 3–5
- Kindergarten and Grades 1–8 religious instruction
- Classes meet Sundays, 10:30 am – 11:45 am (September–May)
- First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion celebrated in Second Grade
- Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated in Eighth Grade (preparation begins Seventh Grade)
- Coordinator: Kathy Joslin ([email protected] / 636-575-7045)
- 2025–2026 classes begin Sunday, September 7, 2025
Sacraments
The parish celebrates the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, with particular formation programs for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation tied to the PSR school year. The parish website hosts a dedicated Liturgy & Sacraments page outlining sacramental preparation and celebrations.
- Mass and Eucharistic Liturgy
- Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation)
- Eucharistic Adoration
- First Reconciliation (Second Grade)
- First Holy Communion (Second Grade)
- Confirmation (Eighth Grade)
Clergy and Staff
Parish leadership is provided by a pastor and senior associate pastor, assisted by a deacon. The Archdiocese of St. Louis parish directory confirms the current assignments. Pastoral inquiries can be directed to the parish office at (636) 677-4868.
- Reverend Thomas Miller — Pastor
- Reverend H. John Reiker — Senior Associate Pastor
- Deacon Steven Lemons — Deacon
Visiting and Contact
St. Anthony of Padua is located at 3009 High Ridge Boulevard in High Ridge, Missouri 63049, and is open to visitors for daily and Sunday Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and First Friday Adoration. The parish can be reached by phone at (636) 677-4868 and online at saintanthonyhr.org, with a Facebook page serving as its primary social media presence.
- Address: 3009 High Ridge Blvd., High Ridge, MO 63049
- Phone: (636) 677-4868
- Website: https://saintanthonyhr.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saintanthonyofpaduahr/