Friday, May 21, 2021 



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This weekend at St Antoninus:

Latest from the Bishops of New Jersey:
The obligation to attend Sunday Mass & Holy days of obligation will be reinstated in 2 weeks, on the feast of Corpus Christi (June 6).
Read the statement from the Bishops and the short note from Fr Joseph- see inside.


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This Sunday is the great Solemnity of PENTECOST!
Our Mass is at 10am & Holy Hour at 9am
( In person & online)

Following Holy Mass, we will have the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Praying for the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit) for all the LSS participants and for anyone else who is ready & willing to surrender his/her heart to our Lord Jesus. Come in person! Everyone will have the opportunity to be prayed with by our priests and healing team. Covid precautionary protocols will be followed.
Please see links and more information inside.
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Today is the 8th day of our nine-day Novena of the Holy Spirit & LSS #4! ( For more details, please see separate newsletter which was sent out earlier on email or text )


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Notice:

Due to our participation at the NJ Charismatic School of Healing conference (Fri nite & all day Sat) - the 12 noon Mass will not be celebrated at St Antoninus.

The evening Zoom Rosary for Friday and Saturday has been cancelled.

Also, the Divine Adoration Prayer Meeting will not be held tomorrow (Saturday) due to participation at the NJ conference.



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Last call!
Come to the NJ Charismatic Conference – starts tonite: May 21 and all day tomorrow.

St Antoninus will have a table and will be involved in serving at this conference with registration & perhaps also with the Word Gifts ministry. TANT

To register for the School of Healing Conference visit www.DOTCCR.org or call the Conference office at 732-671-0071, ext. 221.

This is an in-person and online event. Please see more information below.

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Reminders:

Please consider making an offering to the Lord on behalf of St Antoninus, that we may continue our mission. See links below. Thank you and God bless you!

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Our 2021 Annual Appeal is still ongoing. We need everyone's support. Please pick up envelopes at the church entrance.

This Sunday:
9 am- Holy Hour
10 am- Holy Mass

Come in Person!

In Church & Live-streamed (see links below)



TO ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE

or you can go to our Youtube channel : https://rb.gy/rwiyab

Or just click below for direct YouTube link
HOLY HOUR (before Holy Mass)
@9am


HOLY MASS @10am

This coming Sunday is the Solemnity of Pentecost. 
We meditate on the history of Pentecost, and its relevancy in the life of a Christian.

The Feast of Pentecost goes back 1000 years before Christ. Originally, it was a Jewish feast of thanksgiving for the blessings of the harvest in the Promised Land after the exodus experience from Egyptian captivity. In this context, Pentecost was celebrated each year on the 50th day following the Jewish Passover feast. That is where the name Pentecost originated designating 50 days, from the Greek word “pent” meaning five. Gradually, Pentecost became a commemoration of the giving of the Torah to Israelites at Mount Sinai, establishing them as God’s chosen people.

So, it was on the “day the devout Jews had gathered to celebrate the Jewish feast of Pentecost in Jerusalem” (Acts 2:5), when the Holy Spirit in form of tongues of fire descended and rested on each of the Apostles.

Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles went forth and proclaimed the Good News of God’s Kingdom to the ends of the earth. This was the defining moment when the Church sprang into life by the work of the Holy Spirit - as we profess in the creed: “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and giver of life”. It is no wonder that Pentecost is often referred to as the birth day of the Church!


Christian Relevancy
The Solemnity of Pentecost from the Christian perspective marks the end of the Liturgical Easter Season consisting of Seven weeks, or 50 days following the celebration of the Easter Sunday, and thus announces the beginning of the Ordinary Season in the Church’s Liturgical Calendar until the First week of Advent. During the Ordinary Season, the liturgical color turns to Green symbolizing the hope and life which the Risen Savior brings to our world.

Therefore, for Christians, Pentecost is a call to share the hope and life of Christ with all those facing hopeless situations, particularly at this time of the Covid pandemic. St. Paul teaches that when we are led by the Spirit of Pentecost, we produce desirable fruits of: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Gal 5:22).

Mostly taken from https://www.mostholyname.org/blog/word-from-fr--frank/solemnity-of-pentecost.

Mass readings for this Sunday
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This Sunday's Bulletin
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Message from Fr Joseph:


It is with much joy that in 2 weeks, on June 6th, we will celebrate the great Feast of Corpus Christi with an outdoor Eucharistic procession. We rejoice and publicly proclaim the great gift of God’s presence among us in the Holy Eucharist.
 
As of that day, Catholics will no longer be dispensed from the obligation of Sunday Mass & Holy Days of Obligation that had been temporarily granted due to covid. From this day onward, all Catholics will be obligated to attend Sunday Mass (or Saturday vigil Mass) and Holy Days of Obligation- unless for health reasons or other circumstances beyond their control, they are unable to attend in person. Given this, we are evaluating whether or not to continue live-streaming our Mass. Let us know what you think and come celebrate together this Heavenly Delight of God’s Presence among us.

Below is the official statement from the Bishops.

In Jesus thru Mary (& St Joseph),
Fr Joseph




STATEMENT OF THE NEW JERSEY BISHOPS



Reinstating the General Obligation to Attend Mass

At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society.

Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180).

This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87).

Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives (communion in the hand, communion under one species, etc.) in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.

Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Bishop, Diocese of Trenton

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan
Bishop, Diocese of Camden

Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney
Bishop, Diocese of Paterson

Most Reverend James F. Checchio
Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen

Most Reverend Kurt Burnette
Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic

Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash
Bishop, Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese

Representing the Archdiocese of Newark, Diocese of Camden, Diocese of Metuchen, Diocese of Paterson, Diocese of Trenton, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic and
Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese
Last call! It starts tonite!
This year's NJ State Catholic Charismatic Conference will be on Pentecost Weekend- Friday May 21 & Saturday, May 22, and will be spearheaded by Patrick Reis and Ryan Mahle of Encounter Ministries.
They will be leading a Healing School to follow in the tradition of the Conference being the longest running "teaching Conference" for Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the nation. 

St Antoninus will be involved in serving at this conference with registration & perhaps also with the Word Gifts ministry. We will have our own "St Antoninus table."

Register below!

Watch a 1 minute video by Fr Joseph inviting us to this conference as part of our Pentecost event for the parish:

NJ Catholic Charismatic Conference
ENCOUNTER MINISTRIES
School of Healing


An invitation from Fr Jeff Kegley, pastor of St Mary Mother of God Church, Middletown NJ:

After a year filled with pandemic fears and anxieties, it’s time for healing and freedom in Christ Jesus.

People of all ages are invited to experience the supernatural love and healing power of Jesus Christ during this two day conference. Come hear anointed worship, dynamic speakers, healing testimonies, and enjoy fellowship with people from all over Tri-State area.


Jesus said,
“if you believe in me, you will do the works that I do, and greater things because I’m going to the Father.” (Jn 14:12)

Encounter Ministries exists to train and disciple Catholics to demonstrate the power and love of God in their sphere of influence through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Join us for the amazing Encounter Ministries - School of Healing at the New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference on Pentecost weekend, May 21st and 22nd at
Saint Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown, NJ.

Space is limited, register soon!

To register for this conference visit www.DOTCCR.org or call the Conference office at 732-671-0071, ext. 221.

The response to the Encounter School of Healing Conference has been great. Because of restrictions space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Special discount - only for St Antoninus!
The posted registration donation amount is $50 for 2 days for a top notch charismatic conference. The event organizers gave a special 50% discount- only for St Antoninus.
Enter on promo code: STANT

Below are 2 videos of powerful testimonies by Patrick Reis & Ryan Mahle of Encounter Ministries on prophesy and healing.
Come visit JESUS in the Most Blessed Sacrament!


Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is open for personal visits with our Eucharistic Lord,

Tuesday thru Saturday
10am to 8pm

Spend precious time alone with Jesus!

Could you not watch with me one hour? Mark 14: 40b


Good news!
We have a newly donated Tabernacle in our OLG chapel- with a window opening in front for adorers to open and behold Jesus in the Eucharist anytime! All you would have to do when your visit is over is to close the little window in front of the tabernacle without touching anything.
Register to be an Adorer!
To obtain the door combination, you will need to register simply emailing us at SaintAntoninusChurch@gmail.com Give your full name, tel #, and your address. This will give you an access to our security key pad.
 
Sanitization
All adorers must wear masks. Disinfectant wipes will be available in the chapel.
 
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
Psalm 95:6
Please click to see the updated schedule for all our liturgies and ministries.
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!
 
At this time, we would greatly appreciate your support for the operating expenses of this parish. We also have a continuing Harvest Appeal for much needed work on our HVAC system. Watch Fr Joseph's brief video on the reason for this Harvest appeal.

We are now 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.
If you don't have a Zelle account yet, it is easy to do this one time setup: https://www.zellepay.com/get-started
 
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 and methods for your donation.
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!"
973-623-0258
337 South Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103 
Rev. Joseph A. Meagher (Pastor)