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Feb 2, 2024
ST ANTONINUS CATHOLIC CHURCH
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337 S. ORANGE ST, NEWARK NJ 07103
SaintAntoninusChurch@gmail.com ~ 973-623-0258
www.saintantoninuschurch.org
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What's happening at St Antoninus?
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This Sunday, February 4, 2024
Fifth Sunday in OrdinaryTime
- 8 am Mass- in the Rectory Chapel
- 10 am Mass- in the Main Church
Holy Hour with Confessions at 9am
NOTICE
Our 10am Mass will be held in the Lower Church in the next few weeks. We are doing this as a cost-saving measure to save on heating cost during the coldest months in the year, and also due the ongoing renovations on the church bathroom.
Enter the Lower Church for Mass through the S. Orange Ave entrance.
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The Holy Season of Lent begins on Wednesday, Feb 14 -- with Ash Wednesday! See more inside |
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Today, Friday- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord- Mass at Noon,
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The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candelmas) is at noon today, Feb. 2
Holy Mass with the blessing of the candles will be
at 12 Noon in Rectory Chapel.
"Candlemas" is another name for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Forty days after His birth, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for the rites of purification and dedication as prescribed by the Torah.
On this feast day, Fr Joseph will bless all the candles that we will be using in our liturgies for the year.
Everyone is welcome to bring your own candles from home to be blessed during the liturgy.
Read more about the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus (Candelmas) here.
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Today is the First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart
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Today 2 is First Friday, the day in the month when we honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a special way.
Since this falls on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candelmas), we will have a double-whammy celebration. Jesus is the light of the world! Holy Mass is at 12 Noon today.
Following Holy Mass in celebration of the feast of the Presentation of Jesus, we will have a quick simple lunch, and then proceed with Alliance of Two Hearts- Communion of Reparation - with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament from 2pm to 5;30 pm.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us!
More information on First Friday Devotion here.
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Tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 3- and every Saturday:
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Our monthly Charismatic Healing Mass at 3pm tomorrow Saturday.
Come earlier at 2pm for First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Fr Joseph and the healing team will be praying over everyone who needs healing in Jesus. We will be using the oil of St Charbel of Lebanon, and asking his special intercession. Come for our Lord's extravagant healing & consolation!
More information on the First Saturday Devotion here.
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The holy season of Lent begins on February 14!
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ASH WEDNESDAY is on Feb. 14
- the beginning of Lent
Day of Fasting & Abstinence
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Beginning on Friday, Feb. 16 -- and every Friday of Lent
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Next week - Feb. 7- 14 (Wed to Wed) -
National Marriage Week
Sunday, Feb 11:
World Marriage Day
Beginning this Wednesday, Feb 7: One-Week Retreat for Married Couples.
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Celebrating the gift of marriage!
Next week, Sunday, Feb 11, World Marriage Day, we will have a special blessing on all the married couples at Mass. There will be a reception for all married couples following Mass on that Sunday.
To prepare for World Marriage Day, all married couples are invited to a One-Week Retreat for Married Couples "Love Beyond Words". This will be on Zoom and will begin on Wednesday, Feb 7 until Feb 14 at 8pm. This takes about 15 minutes each day. Fr Joseph, with 2 or 3 couples will facilitate the online retreat.
Here is the Zoom info:
Topic: Married Couples’ One-Week Retreat
Time: Feb 7, 2024 at 8 PM
Every day, until Feb 14, 2024, 7 occurrence(s)
Zoon link:
Meeting ID: 893 4156 3976
Passcode: Love
One tap mobile (if you can only use a phone with no video)
+13092053325
More on World Marriage Day
World Marriage Day is on the second Sunday of February, and National Marriage Week USA (February 7 – 14) are observed annually in dioceses and parishes throughout our country. this is an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.
The theme for World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week 2024 is "Love Beyond Words" - the permanent, faithful and fruitful love in a sacramental marriage is truly beyond words.
It indicates the personal self-gift of each spouse, one to the other. These concepts point to Christ who gives Himself under the appearance of bread and wine—as real flesh and blood.
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Notice: No "Sharings on Marian Apparitions" this Saturday, Feb 3. Class will resume on Saturday, Feb 11.
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Join our Daily Rosary on Zoom
@ 7pm
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Sunday, February 4, 2024
8 am- Holy Mass in the Rectory Chapel
10 am- Holy Mass in Lower Church
9 am- Holy Hour . Confessions available
For those who truly cannot come to Mass on Sunday, livestream of the 10am Mass is available. Livestream does not fulfill one’s obligation, but when a person is truly unable to come to Mass, it does provide spiritual benefits.
Or go directly to the links below:
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Livestream @10am
Pls click
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This week's bulletin.
Read and download by clicking on image
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This month's StAntonews
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Readings for Mass
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The Year of Parish Revival began on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, June 11, 2023 . As we have entered this new season of grace, Bishop Cozzens has composed a beautiful prayer for the Revival and the Church. We pray in particular for our beloved St Antoninus Church....
Prayer for the Eucharistic Revival of the Church
Lord Jesus Christ, you give us your flesh and blood for the life of the world, and you desire that all people come to the Supper of the Sacrifice of the Lamb.
Renew in your Church the truth, beauty, and goodness contained in the Most Blessed Eucharist.
Jesus living in the Eucharist, come and live in me.
Jesus healing in the Eucharist, come and heal me.
Jesus sacrificing yourself in the Eucharist, come and suffer in me.
Jesus rising in the Eucharist, come and rise to new life in me.
Jesus loving in the Eucharist, come and love in me.
Lord Jesus Christ, through the paschal mystery of your death and resurrection made present in every Holy Mass, pour out your healing love on your Church and on our world.
Grant that as we lift you up during this time of Eucharistic Revival, your Holy Spirit may draw all people to join us at this Banquet of Life. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Eucharist, Pray for us.
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VIDEO LESSONS
for the heart & mind
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In this video, Fr. Mike Schmidt explains how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the three pillars of a spiritually fruitful Lent. He then challenges us to try new ways to exercise these Lenten practices, sharing several simple strategies for drawing closer to God during this holy season.
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Watch below!
What Forgiveness Is NOT
We all have to forgive someone, sometime. As humans, we simply can't bear the burden of a grudge for long. But are we sure what forgiveness is?
Today, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC makes it crystal clear what forgiveness is—and is NOT—and how you can give and receive it today.
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Interested in becoming Catholic ?
Or maybe you still need to receive any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation or Holy Communion)?
Classes are on Tuesdays .
Call the rectory to sign up .
This class part of what is called RCIA. RCIA stands for: “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.”
This program is for:
- Those adults 17 years old and older who are not baptized and want to inquire about becoming Catholic OR
- Those who are baptized non-Catholic Christians who want to consider becoming Catholic. OR
- Adult Catholics (17 years or older) who have not received Confirmation or Holy Communion.
Extend this invitation to your family and friends. Please see me / Fr Joseph after Mass for any questions.
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Sacramental Preparations at St. Antoninus
To register, call the church office 973-623-0258
Tuesday - Saturday 9-3pm
or email us at
WEDDINGS. Contact the parish office one year in advance of the proposed marriage date.
INFANT BAPTISM. Expectant parents should call the office to register for the baptism of your baby. and for baptism classes with Fr Joseph. Baptisms at St Antoninus Church are celebrated during Sunday 10am Mass..
CATECHISM CLASSES FOR CHILDREN - take place on Sundays, from 8:15am to 9:15am.
ADULT BAPTISM & other Sacraments of Initiation – call to register.
RCIA Class is every Tuesday. Call to register.
SEE OUR LITURGY & EVENT SCHEDULE below.
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For those who can only join via Zoom, here is the link:
(Same link for Rosary & Prayer Meeting)
Passcode: Rosary
One tap mobile
For audio only - phones +1 929 205 6099 US
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Visit JESUS in the Most Blessed Sacrament!
Tuesday thru Saturday
9am to 8pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
Could you not watch with me one hour?
Mark 14: 40b
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is open for personal visits with our Eucharistic Lord. Spend precious time alone with Jesus!
Register
To obtain the chapel door code, you will need to register simply by emailing us at:
Give your full name, tel #, and your address.
Then we will email you back to arrange a time to show you around and give you a simple orientation on making use of the chapel.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
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REGULAR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Daily Mass at 12 Noon in Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel - Tuesday to Saturday.
Petitions for Daily Mass are available. Note: One petition offering per Mass. Call or email to schedule petition offering. Please provide the name of the person and reason for petition and indicate if living or deceased.
Daily Rosary at 7 pm on Zoom.
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Sharing on Marian Apparitions with Eileen O'Hara every Saturday at 8am in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
Men's Praise & Fellowship every Saturday in the rectory at 8am. Praise & Worship, men-to-men sharing and breakfast.
Come to our two weekly Prayer Meetings:
- Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting at 8pm in the Rectory Chapel
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Divine Adoration Prayer Meeting at 3pm every Saturday.
Month
Monthly Prayer Meeting with Real Love Ministries every last Saturday of the month. In person & Zoom. Enjoy inspirational preaching & fellowship.
Young Adults of St Antoninus meet every last Wednesday of the Month at pm.
See more below:
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Please consider making an offering to the Lord on behalf of St Antoninus, that we may continue our mission. Thank you and God bless you!
We are accepting Zelle for online contributions.
All you need to do is enter on the Zelle info:
Name: St. Antoninus Catholic Church
Email: saintantoninuschurch@gmail.com
This means that you can open a Zelle account and put St Antoninus as a recipient.
When you sign up, please include your email or phone number. Thank you.
Other options for Offering:
You can click below to choose other convenient online options.
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You also have the option to mail in your tithe:
St Antoninus Church
337 S. Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103
Thank you and God bless you!
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973-623-0258
337 South Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103
Rev. Joseph A. Meagher (Pastor)
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