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December 15, 2023

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?

For those who were not able to attend our Dec 9 Advent Retreat, watch below the retreat video recordings of the talks and be blessed!

Also, below, watch Fr Joseph's inspiring homily during Sandy Condron's Funeral Mass. It apply applies to all of us who are seeking a closer relationship with Jesus. This relates to Ralph Martin's video, which you will find just above Fr Joseph's video, both under the series:
"Who is Really Present in the Holy Eucharist?"


This Sunday, December 17, 2023

Third Sunday in Advent
Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday

8 am Mass- in Rectory Chapel

10 am Mass- in the Main Church

Holy Hour with Confessions at 9am

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. We also began a new Liturgical Year ( Year B) as the season of Advent opened.

Christmas is around the corner!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
Masses for the
4TH Sunday of Advent
8am & 10am


CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY LITURGIES:

Christmas Eve Mass
Sunday, Dec 24
Mass at 8pm

Christmas Day Mass
Monday, Dec 25
Mass at 10am
(No 8am Mass Christmas day)



SUNDAY, DEC 31

Sunday, Dec 31
Masses for Sunday
8am & 10am


NEW YEARS EVE & NEW YEARS DAY
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

New Year's Eve – Sunday, Dec 31
8pm holy hour & confessions
10pm New Year's Eve Mass

New Year's Day (Solemnity of the Mother of God)
Monday, Jan 1, 2024
10am New Year's Day Mass
(No 8am Mass)




Tomorrow, Saturday:
2-5 pm, in the Rectory Chapel

This Sunday:

Live Nativity at the Friary will place this Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Immediately after Mass this Sunday, everyone is invited to join us at our Christmas Caroling outreach around the neighborhood. Our final stop would be at the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal friary on 13th Ave. to participate in the Live Nativity Play, the joyful and exciting story about the birth of Jesus, featuring some live animals, such as some llamas, sheep, goats and and donkeys. This is a beautiful way to witness to the neighborhood that Jesus is the reason for the season! During our caroling, we will hand out invitations for the nativity play.

Our Giving Tree gifts will be distributed during this time.

The deadline for our Giving Tree has been extended until tomorrow, Dec 16. You may bring your gifts to the Rectory .

More on Advent :
This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of Advent:


Reflections on the Third Sunday of Advent: Rejoice!


The Prophet Isaiah gives us the theme for reflection today: "In my God is the joy of my soul." When that is true in our lives, we are walking the road and we know the truth of these words from the same Prophet: "He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord."

In many ways we can see this as the 'mission statement' of Jesus as he began his Galilean ministry using this reference from Isaiah in the synagogue of his hometown of Nazareth. What joy is brought to those weighed down by poverty, those who are broken-hearted, those imprisoned in selfishness and sin! Jesus brings the favor and blessing of God to those who seek it. As followers of Jesus ours is an invitation to share that 'mission statement' in our Church today. In a special way today is the call to help anyone brought low by the pain of this global virus.

On this 'Gaudete Sunday' we are called to celebrate with joy. It is a Sunday of rejoicing. The entrance song for some centuries was always from the Letter to the Philippians: Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say, rejoice. Looking at 2023 so far you might rightly say: can we really REJOICE this year? We see extremism in our political and religious debate. We witness conflict, hatred and rejection across the globe that belittles and hurts millions. Can we really rejoice this year? How do bring light to the poor, the broken-hearted and those imprisoned? Can I honestly be joyful today?

The honest answer, as followers of a God of joy, is that we should rejoice. We are called, especially on this day, to be a sign of contradiction, to be counter-cultural—just as the prophets were through history. It means that we must stay positive during these days, even though it might so difficult. Our positivity might be just the antidote that our family and friends need at this time. Like John the Baptist we are called to point to a better way, a way that brings life. As we light yet another candle on our wreath, let it be symbolic of our growing acceptance of this way of peace and joy.

Author: Fr Gerry O'Shaughnessy SDB ( abridged)



As you know, brothers and sisters, we are in a constant battle to focus on Jesus at the time of Advent due to the commercialization of Christmas.
This is why I encourage all families to gather together and plan on your own "Family Journey to the Manger".

Here are some examples of Advent family time:

- Get an Advent Wreath and light the candles during your meal time together. You can order from https://www.autom.com or from Amazon . (May this Advent be the beginning of Family Meal Time, which means actually sitting together at the same table and praying Grace before meals!) At this time of Advent, light the specific Advent candles, while praying Grace and reading Advent prayers ( Click here for the prayers).

- Eucharistic Adoration and/or a daily Mass once each week. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is open for Adoration Tuesday thru Saturday, from
9am to 8pm. Call the office for more information.

- Family Rosary daily or at least once a week. You can join our St Antoninus daily Rosary on Zoom @7pm. Here is the Zoom Rosary link.

- Divine Mercy Chaplet daily or at least once a week.

- Outreach to the poor. (Refer to our Giving Tree and Caroling Outreach above)

- Last week's Advent Retreat was a blessing to those who came. Tomorrow, the young adults will have their own encounter, "Break Revival Event. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young adults. Don't miss out! (see flyer above)


News around the Archdiocese . Click here
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.


This Sunday!

Sunday, December 17, 2023


8 am- Holy Mass in the Rectory Chapel
10 am- Holy Mass in Main Church

9 am- Holy Hour . Confessions available

Live-streaming only for 10am Mass

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

Or go directly to the links below:

MASS
livestream
@10am

Pls click

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Readings for Mass
Read and download by clicking on image

This week's bulletin.
Read and download by clicking on image


Videos of talks at our recent Parish Advent Retreat with the Friars of the Renewal & Eileen.
(December 9, 2023)
Eileen O'Hara - "Pause & Ponder" - Part 1 


Eileen O'Hara - "Pause & Ponder" - Part 2 

Fr. Stephen Duprene, CFR. Mass Homily
 

Br. Augustine, CFR

 

Br. Juan Francisco, CFR

 

VIDEO LESSONS
for the heart & mind
This is a powerful teaching for every Catholic. Watch it!

Ralph Martin - "WHO is Really Present in the Holy Eucharist?"
We are in the midst of an effort to renew faith in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. While that is very important, we need to ask some additional questions. Who is really present? What does he want?

WHO is Really Present in the Holy Eucharist- Part 2

Fr. Joseph recently gave this homily (Dec 12, 2023 ) during the Funeral Mass of Sandy Condron. It is an inspirational teaching on the example for all of us of Sandy's life in her journey with Jesus, whom she knew and loved with her very last breath.


Fr Joseph Meagher: "The Road to Emmaus"

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 Wednesdays 2 4pm

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.


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.

Our new RCIA Class is every Wednesday . 
 
SEE OUR LITURGY & EVENT SCHEDULE below.



Come for the Lord's extravagant consolation and healing!

Tuesday nights!
For those who can only join via Zoom, here is the link:
(Same link for Rosary & Prayer Meeting)



Meeting ID: 823 8386 9993

Passcode: Rosary

One tap mobile
+13126266799,82383869993# US

For audio only - phones +1 929 205 6099 US
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!
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
Zoom link: Click here
 
 
Men's Praise & Fellowship every Saturday in rectory at 8am. Praise & Worship, men-to-men sharing and breakfast.
 

Come to our 2 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 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.
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)