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November 16, 2025

ST ANTONINUS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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337 S. ORANGE ST, NEWARK NJ 07103

SaintAntoninusChurch@gmail.com ~ 973-623-0258

www.saintantoninuschurch.org

Pastor: Rev. Joseph A. Meagher

St Antoninus is a Catholic Charismatic parish in Newark NJ.

Boldly Catholic, Sprit-filled & ethnically diverse.

What's happening at St. Antoninus!

Next Sunday, November 23rd-

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. 

Next Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. There will be one Mass only at 10am.

After Mass, we will spend a brief time in praise, worship, and silent adoration, renew our commitment to Christ the King, and invoke a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit. We will then process outside on S. Orange Ave for our Eucharistic procession through Newark. The people of St. Ann’s/Transfiguration will join us at the procession, which will conclude at their church on 16^th Ave. Please dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes

Saturday, November 22nd !

4. Divine Adoration Prayer Group invites you to their annual "Love Feast" . The theme is "Ultimate Love".

This is on November 22nd, from 3pm- 7pm, ending with dinner . Ministering are: Rev. Fr. Cyril Effiong, Rev. Joseph Meagher and Nkiru Ike-Egolum. See flyer inside.

Tuesday, November 25th !

5. Neighborhood “Share a Meal” Thanksgiving Celebration:

Sponsored by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and their associates, this event will take place in the St. Antoninus church hall. The celebration begins at 10:30 AM with prayers, followed by a beautifully prepared sit-down Thanksgiving meal.

In past years, the CFRs and their associates distributed Thanksgiving food bags, but beginning last year, the gathering has grown into an elegant catered meal, complete with a live R&B band.

The friars and the CFR Associates will be serving throughout the day. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office. See the flyer inside for details.

Thursday, November 27th

6. Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 10am in the Rectory Chapel. “Eucharist” means thanksgiving, and coming to Mass draws us into a deeper, truer gratitude — a chance to thank God for every blessing of the past year and to rest in the certainty of His providence and care for us and our families.

Advent Begins in Two Weeks!

The season of Advent begins on Sunday, Nov 30, ushering in a new liturgical year (Year A) and inviting us into a season of prayerful preparation for the coming of the Lord.

7. Advent Parish Mission – “Waiting Well”

This year we begin an Advent Parish Mission using Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Waiting Well series—26 short daily videos on the Ascension App from Nov 30 to Dec 25. It is a simple at-home retreat requiring only 10–15 minutes a day for the video and journaling. More details inside.

This Sunday, Nov. 16th

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

8 am Mass

Rectory Chapel

10 am Mass

Church

9 am Holy Hour (Confessions available)

1:30 pm Mass in Spanish

Rectory Chapel

Entrances from S. Orange Ave

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.

To watch the 10am livestream on our YouTube Channel: go to https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintAntoninusChurch

Or go directly   HERE

Now for the details...

Sunday, November 23!

Heads up! November 22nd - LOVE FEAST celebration!

Tuesday, Nov. 25- Thanksgiving Celebration outreach .

Our parish will again host our Neighborhood Thanksgiving Celebration in the church hall, sponsored by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and their associates. We need parish volunteers to welcome our neighbors and accompany them during the meal. The celebration begins at 10:30am with prayers, followed by a beautifully prepared sit-down Thanksgiving meal with live music and dancing.

For volunteers, please come for 7:30am Mass, then join us for a light shared breakfast and a brief organizational meeting.

The season of Advent is in two weeks!

When is Advent?

Advent begins Sunday, November 30, 2025, and runs until the afternoon of December 24, 2025.

What “Advent” Means

The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.”

It refers to the coming of Christ — in three inseparable ways :

• His coming in history at Bethlehem (Nativity)
• His coming into our lives now through grace
• His coming again in glory at the end of time

Advent is a season of hopeful expectation and renewed longing for the Lord. Come, Lord Jesus!



This Advent, we are invited to step back from the usual rush and spend a few quiet moments with the Lord through Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Waiting Well journal and its short daily video reflections. Giving our Lord even 10–15 minutes a day creates a small opening where His grace can draw us closer. In that gentle space, Jesus Himself prepares us to encounter Him at Christmas with hearts that welcome His presence and yield to the peace He offers.



COST

$8.99 per month in the U.S to access the videos. ( cancel after one month, after the 26th video)

The print journal (English, single copy) is listed at US $13.95.

The e-book version is priced at US $9.95.

SUBSCRIBE and order HERE:

Read this Sunday's Bulletin.

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Around the Archdiocese (News)

Read here

OUR TRIPLE JUBILEE CONTINUES THROUGHOUT 2025!

• 150th Anniversary of our founding as a church
• the 50th Anniversary as a Catholic Charismatic parish
• and the Universal Church's 25th Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee.

SOUL NURTURING

VIDEOS

Watch these uplifting videos!

When the Suffering Doesn’t End: Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Boniface Hicks on "Waiting Well"

Interested in becoming Catholic ?

Or maybe you still need to receive any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation or Holy Communion)?

Call the rectory for more details and to sign up

This class is part of what is called RCIA (now caled OCIA) .   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.

Please call the parish for more information.



Extend this invitation to your family and friends.



Sacramental Preparations at St. Antoninus

To register, call the church office 973-623-0258 

Tuesday - Fridays 9-3pm

or email us at 

saintantoninuschurch@gmail.com:

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.. DOWNLOAD form needed before scheduling any meetings with the pastor.

CATECHISM CLASSES FOR CHILDREN - take place on Sundays, from 8:00am to 9:45am. (new hours).

ADULT BAPTISM & other Sacraments of Initiation – call to register.



RCIA (OCIA) . Call to register.

SEE OUR LITURGY & EVENT SCHEDULE below.



REGULAR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Sunday Masses:

8 am Mass in the Rectory Chapel

10 am Mass in the Main Church

9 am Holy Hour (Confessions available)

1:30 pm - Spanish Mass in the Rectory Chapel

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.

Monthly Charismatic Healing Mass at 3pm every First Saturday of the Month. Come earlier at 2pm for Eucharistic Adoration and the Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Confessions from 2pm- 3pm.

Monthly Charismatic Healing Mass in Spanish at 7:30pm every 2nd Friday of the Month.



Daily Rosary at 7 pm on Zoom. 

Zoom link: Click here

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

• Divine Adoration Prayer Meeting at 3pm every Saturday.

Monthly Prayer Meeting with Real Love Ministries every last Saturday of the month. In person & Zoom. Enjoy inspirational preaching & fellowship

See more below:

Please consider making an offering to the Lord on behalf of St Antoninus, that we may continue God's mission for St Antoninus. Thank you and God bless you!

We are accepting Zelle for online contributions. 

All you need to do is enter on Zelle in:

Name: St. Antoninus Church

Email: saintantoninuschurch@gmail.com

This means that you can open a Zelle account and put St Antoninus as a recipient.

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When you sign up, please include your email or phone number. Thank you.

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St Antoninus Church

337 S. Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103

Thank you and God bless you!

973-623-0258

Email: SaintAntoninusChurch@gmail.com

337 South Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103 

Rev. Joseph A. Meagher (Pastor)

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