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Thursday, December 3, 2020
REMINDERS

GOOD NEWS!
Our Church bank is now accepting Zelle for 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. Praise God and thank you!

1. Read Fr Joseph's Advent Letter to the parish which was handed out at Holy Mass last Sunday. See inside

2. Our Advent Giving Tree was set up last Sunday, on the First Sunday of Advent. If you have not done so, please pick up gift tags for your gift giving for Christmas. Or if you prefer, download the digitized gift tags below. Read more inside.

2. Tomorrow Friday, Dec 4, is First Friday, when we honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a special way with Holy Mass at 12 noon & 7:30 pm. See inside.

3. This coming Saturday, Dec 5, we will have our monthly Charismatic Healing Mass @3pm. See inside.

4. The Viewing and Memorial Mass of Anna Ossai, the mother of Nkiru Anopueme is this Saturday at 3pm and 4:30pm.

5. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Tuesday, Dec 8. The Solemnity Masses will be at 12noon & 7pm- both in-person only 7pm will be live-streamed. This is normally a Holy Day of Obligation.

HEADS UP!
6. On Saturday, December 12th, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, we will be hosting with the Friars a Mass in Spanish followed by a procession in the streets with an image of OL of Guadalupe. The Mass will be in the morning around 10am. More info will be given soon.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ONGOING THANKSGIVING HARVEST 2020. God bless you and thank you!
Advent Letter from Fr Joseph: 

Dear brothers and sisters,

Last Sunday, on the First Sunday of Advent, we began a new Liturgical Year. Happy New Year!

Below is an amplified version of one of the Penitential Rite options for Mass during Advent. It speaks of 3 realities of Christ’s coming among us:

Two thousand years ago “You came in humility as a baby, as a man and as a lamb of sacrifice in order to gather the nations into the peace of God’s Kingdom, Lord have mercy.

You come to us today hidden and yet revealed, in your word and in the Sacraments, in the poor and even in creation itself, in order to wake us up to your Divine Presence and to strengthen us in holiness. Christ have mercy

At the end of time, You will come in glory and majesty, as judge of the living and the dead, and the world by fire, and to bring salvation to your people. Lord have mercy.

Another way you might say this is:
-      Lord Jesus, You came in history. Lord have mercy. (past)
-      Lord Jesus, You come in mystery, Christ have mercy. (present)
-      Lord Jesus, You will come in glory, Lord have mercy. (future)

The source of all grace is Jesus’ first coming 2,000 years ago, and yet, to prepare a people for his final coming as judge, Christ comes to us today “in Mystery,” that is, hidden to the natural eye, but revealed to the person of faith and love. He comes in his Word and in the Sacraments, in the poor, the sick, and anyone in need.

Normally the secular world is “preparing” for Christmas with a frenzy of things to do and things to buy. However, this year, due to the Covid pandemic, much of the manic state of affairs has been dampened by financial difficulties and by an unparalleled fear of sickness and death. Yet, the preparation for the coming of Jesus has perhaps never been as needed and as relevant. In this time of great unprecedented suffering all over the world, and in our families, we need Jesus!

More than ever we need to open our hearts for the coming of Jesus. This world, and in fact all of us, desperately need to know that we have a Savior, Who came in history, but is Lord of history. It is He Who is with us right now, seeking to wake us up to his Divine Presence. Through his loving mercy He is calling us to conversion and holiness. When this time of mercy passes, the time of judgement will begin. This is why the Lord admonishes us to “stay awake.” This is a reference to the alertness of an active faith that will keep us alert for his coming.

In special way during this Holy Season of Advent, we will meet Jesus in the poor and suffering through our neighborhood Christmas Caroling Outreach on Sunday, December 20th. As we pray and sing carols recounting the good news of Christmas, we will be giving out gifts to our brothers and sisters who live very close to our Church and yet can seem so far away from us. Although we’ll be taking the proper precautions like wearing masks on our faces and social distancing, our masks will be decorated with Christmas themes and we’ll provide hot chocolate for those we meet. I encourage you to join us in some way in this beautiful outreach. This outreach actually begins with our Giving Tree, which will be set up close to the altar.

Attached to our Giving Tree will be gift tags. Each tag will indicate a gift request that you can choose to fulfill, such as children’s toys, hoodies for teenagers, socks for men & women, etc.

You can take as many tags as you can: the more gifts you donate, the more Christmas presents we will have to hand out to our brothers and sisters in our neighborhood at our Caroling Outreach on Sunday afternoon, December 20. The tags will also be available digitally- see below.

As part of our Advent mission, we have two online events of prayer and teaching: one is every Sunday which will be presented by Renewal Ministries, and the 2nd one is a daily reflection from Parousia Media. More information below.

May we keep each other in prayer that no matter what happens arounds us, we will keep our eyes on Jesus ever ready to welcome Him when He comes. Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!!!

In Jesus thru Mary,

Fr Joseph
St Antoninus Advent Mission

Advent began last Sunday, November 29 and will lead up to Christmas. Below are links with prayers & teachings to help direct our our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas.


1) Advent Pilgrimage: a Journey from Eden to Bethlehem from Parousia Media

Join us for daily video meditations and scriptural readings with world-class speakers on scripture and the Catholic Faith.

Register (free) to receive daily emails during Advent at: https://www.parousiamedia.com/the-advent-pilgrimage-a.../

Today we are on Day 4:

Today's Advent Pilgrimage. Click link below.

Catch up with the first 2 (Not including Day 1- intro). Click below:




2) Advent Mission from Renewal Ministries Watch Ralph Martin on Youtube each Sunday of Advent from 8-9pm. Or wait for recorded video the following Monday. Dr. Ralph Martin will teach and answer questions on the first stages of the spiritual journey, as found in his book "The Fulfillment of All Desire."
Register (free) to receive this weekly.

This week's first Advent teaching from Ralph Martin (1of 4): https://youtu.be/I_mYiaeKFlc
As Fr Joseph put it in his Advent letter above: "In special way during this Holy Season of Advent, we will meet Jesus in the poor and suffering through our neighborhood Christmas Caroling Outreach on Sunday, December 20th."

During this Caroling Outreach, we will be handing out our Christmas gifts to our brothers and sisters in the neighborhood.

Where will these gifts come from? From our Christmas Giving Tree.

Our Giving Tree was set up last Sunday, on the first day of Advent. To avoid crowding around the tree, the gift tags have been placed on a table in the church entrance. All gifts are to be placed under the Giving Tree.

The deadline for submitting your gifts for the Giving Tree is Sunday, Dec 13.

Those who wish to download a digitized version of the gift tags can do so below by clicking on the selected image.
Above: 1-3 years old
For girls (pink) or boys (blue)
Above: 4-7 years old
For girls (pink) or boys (blue)
Above: 8-12 years old
For girls (pink) or boys (blue) .
Above: 13-15 years old
For girls (pink) or boys (blue)
Above: For Women (red) or Men (green)
Above: For Women (red) or Men (green).
FIRST FRIDAY HOLY MASS IN HONOR OF AND REPARATION TO THE SACRED HEART
OF JESUS
Every First Friday of the month.

Tomorrow, Friday: December 4, 2020

We will have 2 Masses: at 12 Noon & at 7:30 PM
Rectory Chapel or Lower Church

Let us together celebrate the love and mercy of Jesus Christ, through His Most Sacred Heart. Let us console the HEART OF JESUS!

Live- streaming for both Masses:
For streaming, go to     https://www.youtube.com/    
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church ( click on magnifying glass)

Or go to direct links (put on Reminder:)

First Friday 12 Noon Mass - Click here

First Friday 7:30pm Mass Click here


FAMILY CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART

During our First Friday Mass, everyone is encouraged to make or renew his/her consecration to the Sacred Heart. In addition, at our 7:30pm Mass, one family will make their consecration at the altar and receive a blessed image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to enthrone in their own home (along with a signed certificate of the consecration.)

Please call the parish at 973-623-0258 if you and your family would like to make your family consecration to the Sacred Heard at a First Friday 7:30pm Mass.


ALLIANCE OF TWO HEARTS EUCHARISTIC VIGIL-
COMMUNION OF REPARATION

After our First Friday Mass, we will proceed to the Eucharistic vigil of the Alliance of Two Hearts (Communion of Reparation).

This will from 9pm- 12 Midnight every First Friday (shortened hours).

Everyone is welcome to join us for the vigil. We will pray the beautiful prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary, in particular the Nine Offices of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We will attempt to put this on Conference Call at 9pm.
To join the conference call :
enter thru link on your phone or computer:
 https://www.gotomeet.me/JosephMeagher1
Access Code: 151-245-877
Or call in number : ( 872)-240-3412
Access Code: 151-245-877

DOWNLOAD THE PRAYERS FOR ALLIANCE OF TWO HEARTS VIGIL here

What are the 12 Promises of Jesus to those who are devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Read here
Charismatic Healing Mass
 every first Saturday of the month @3pm

This Saturday, Dec 5, 2020

Do come earlier @2pm for our Holy Hour. During this time, confessions will be available and we will pray the rosary and the First Saturday Devotion of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and by 3pm, we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by our Healing Mass and individualized blessing of the Blessed Sacrament.

Come in person (lower church hall) or via live-stream - and receive the Lord's extravagant healing and consolation!

For live streaming, go to: https://www.youtube.com/    
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church ( click on magnifying glass)
Or click on Youtube link below:
Click below to donate to our ongoing Thanksgiving Harvest 2020
To join the Rosary via Gotomeeting conference call
Enter thru link on your phone or computer: 
Access Code: 151-245-877
Or call in number : ( 872)-240-3412
Access Code: 151-245-877

For those who did not get to read yesterday's newsletter, here it is .

Please consider making a sacrificial offering to the Lord on behalf of St Antoninus, that we may continue our mission. Thank you and God bless you!
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!
Our Offertory Envelopes are available for pick up.
Our offertory envelopes are available for pickup anytime in the church entrances, and can be used for any Sunday or Holy Day.

However, if you prefer to have a set of dated envelopes for the year, please let the office know so we can give you the version with specific dates. Call the office at 973-623-0258 for more information.

Schedule of
Liturgies & Events
SUMMARY of our daily & weekly events
Mass
SUNDAY MASS  -  
10 AM

In-person &/or live-streamed

For live streaming, go to https://www.youtube.com 
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church ( click on magnifying glass icon)

Before Sunday Holy Mass, join us for Holy Hour:
Sunday Holy Hour
(Eucharistic Adoration)   
 9 AM

In-person &/or live-streamed

For live streaming, go to https://www.youtube.com/  
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church (click on magnifying glass icon)
Mass
DAILY MASS & Benediction
TUES at 7pm
WED, THU, FRI, SAT at 12 Noon

In-person &/or live-streamed

For live streaming, go to   https://www.youtube.com/  
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church( click on magnifying glass icon)
Note: NO in-person or live-streaming of Mass on Mondays
Mass
First Friday Mass-
in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
every First Friday of the month

Two Masses:
12 Noon & 7:30pm
Family consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 7:30 Mass.
Join us in-person or live-streamed

Following our First Friday Mass, we will have our Alliance of Two Hearts Eucharistic Vigil (Communion of Reparation). This will be from 9pm-12 Midnight and will be shared via conference call.
Mass
CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS
every First Saturday of the month at 3pm.

Come at 2pm for the First Saturday Reparation Prayers to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At 3pm, Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by the Healing Mass.
For live streaming, go to   https://www.youtube.com/  
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church( click on magnifying glass icon)
CONFESSIONS
Sunday: 9:00am - 9:45am
(Upper church)

Friday: 11am- 11:45am
(Lower church)

Saturday: 11am- 11:45am
3:30pm- 4:030pm
(Lower church)

or by appointment.

Click here for preparation for Confession: EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE
Reparation prayers:
PRECIOUS BLOOD ROSARY OF REPARATION
every night at 6:30 pm,
( 7pm on Wednesdays)

Conference call
To join the conference call, enter thru link on your phone or computer: 
Access Code: 151-245-877
Or call in number : ( 872)-240-3412
Access Code: 151-245-877
Tuesdays at 8:15 PM
Scripture Study wt Fr Joseph 

Please note! Before the Scripture Study, join us at our Rosary at 6:30pm (see previous )

We will be using the same conference call link as follows:

Conference call
To join the conference call, enter thru link on your phone or computer: 
Access Code: 151-245-877
Or call in number : ( 872)-240-3412
Access Code: 151-245-877
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Eucharistic Adoration with
Holy Rosary , plus Litanies

Conference call

To join the conference call, enter thru link on our phone or computer:  
Access Code: 151-245-877
Or call in number : ( 872)-240-3412 / Access Code: 151-245-877


This is followed by our Wednesday night Prayer Meeting . Exit the conference call and go to YouTube. See links, following:
Prayer Meeting - Adoration and Praise & Worship
on Wednesday 8:15 PM (following the Rosary Line)


In-person as well as live-streamed
For live streaming, go to     https://www.youtube.com/    
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church ( click on magnifying glass icon
Divine Adoration PrayerMeeting  
Saturdays 3pm- 5pm
in church hall

In-person &/or live-streamed

For live streaming, go to   https://www.youtube.com/  
Enter on search: Saint Antoninus Church( click on magnifying glass )

- Midweek Prayer Meeting: Tuesdays at 6:30- 8pm
Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-540 .Access code: 169025#
Or: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/downloads. Enter Meeting ID: divineadoration
 Real Love Ministries  
Last Saturdays
at 5 pm

Meeting ID: 291 928 2319
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Men's Fellowship  
Every 3rd Friday of the month
7pm- 9pm

Adoration, Praise & Worship, Faith-sharing, Fellowship.

In-person gathering in the lower church

Call 973-623-0258 for more information."
973-623-0258
337 South Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103 
Rev. Joseph A. Meagher (Pastor)