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April 25, 2025

ST ANTONINUS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Constant Contact newsletter

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.

Inside...

What's happening at St Antoninus?

Our Parish Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated today, Saturday at 12 noon at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.

For those who have not read Fr Joseph's letter regarding the death of Pope Francis, which was sent out on Constant Contact on the afternoon of his passing, April 21, read here.



NOTICE!

Our May 4 Jubilee Sunday with Cardinal Tobin has been postponed due to Cardinal Tobin's departure for Rome for the Pope's funeral and conclave. ( Let us keep our cardinals in our prayers)

- This coming Friday, May 2 and every First Friday: Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 12 Noon in the rectory chapel. After a quick simple lunch, we will proceed to the Alliance of Two Hearts/ Communion of Reparation. Confessions will be available from 2-4pm

- This coming Saturday, May 3 and every first Saturday: Healing Mass at 3PM in the Lower Church . Come at 2PM for the First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.Confessions will be available from 2-3pm

Exciting parish movie outing this Sunday: ROADMAP TO REALITY ( the life and mission of Carlo Acutis). See info below.

This Sunday, April 27:

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

8 am Mass

in the Rectory Chapel

10 am Mass

Church

9 am Holy Hour (Confessions available)

1:30 pm

Mass in Spanish in Rectory Chapel

Entrance is 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 to this Click here

Jesus told St Faustina:

"My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter

for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. I pour out a whole ocean of

graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy (699)."

In three places in her Diary, St. Faustina

records our Lord's promises of specific, extraordinary graces:

I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go toConfession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy (1109). 

Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (300). 

The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (699).

To fittingly observe the Feast of Mercy, we should:

1. Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter (or its Vigil).
2. Sincerely repent of all our sins.
3. Place our complete trust in Jesus.
4. Go to Confession, preferably before the Feast.
5. Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast (or its Vigil).
6. Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy.
7. Be merciful to others, through our actions, words, and prayers on their behalf.

To receive the Extraordinary Graces of this Feast, the only condition is to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday (or the Vigil celebration) by making a good confession beforehand and staying in the state of grace and trusting in His Divine Mercy. 

Watch 3 inspirational videos on Divine Mercy Sunday below. Listen to Fr Chris Alar in his most detailed talk yet about Divine Mercy Sunday.

What makes the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday extra special this year?

1.    It’s a jubilee year, the Jubilee Year of Hope

2.    It’s the 25^th Jubilee Anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s proclamation of the liturgical celebration of Divine Mercy

3.    It’s the 25^th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Faustina

4.       It’s the Jubilee of Youth weekend for the Jubilee Year of Hope.

It was also supposed to be the canonization date of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, but due to the death of Pope Francis, this has been postponed. However, we know that Blessed Carlos Acutis is heaven's designated hero for this Jubilee of hope for the Youth. So we are celebrating this in a special way this Sunday.

Immediately our 10am Divine Mercy Sunday Mass , we will gather for quick lunch in rectory dining room and listen to an enlightening talk ." On the Divine Mercy and St. Faustina Kowalska "( Sr. Gaudia Skass ) on video.

At 3pm, we will drive to the movie theater! This is for those who signed up to watch the movie, ROADMAP TO REALITY ( the life and mission of Blessed Carlo Acutis) . Details below.

Fr Joseph is asking parishioners, especially the youth of the parish to join him in watching an inspirational movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis .

 The Jubilee of Hope for Youth has been designated on great Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday . And a Holy Spirit led opportunity to celebrate this is by watching this movie which is all about Blessed Carlo Acutis, the saint for teens and young adults in the new millenium. This movie is showing for only 3 days ( April 27-29)

We will leave St A’s at 3pm for the 4pm showing . (Regal Secaucus ShowPlace 14,

650 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094)

We have purchased 20 tickets . If you would like your children to join us, pls let us know ASAP by texting to 551-689-0107. 

For the first 20 youth from the parish who sign up, Fr Joseph will pick up 50% of the $20 ticket cost.

Parents and everyone else are encouraged to come, but have to pay the full price. You may wish to order online ( https://carloacutisfilm.com/buy-ticket/ ) , as tickets are not guaranteed to be available at the time of showing. Text 551-689-0107 if you need help getting your tickets.

Please Zelle ticket payments for Fr Joseph directly 908-531-9424 ($10 for youth and $20 for adults.

We will need drivers for carpooling .

This movie is so relevant and needed in these times. There is a study showing that 40% of teens are on their phone for 8 hours a day. And that 42% of teens are struggling with depression. It is easy to see that the Internet is holding our children hostage, away from the peace and joy that a life with Christ and a loving family can bring. 

Let us ask Blessed Carlo to intercede for our children!

Blessed Carlos Acutis was a 15 year old mystic and Internet genius . He understood the power of the Internet but also the dangers . This movie is about that .

It is called: ROADMAP TO REALITY ( the life and mission of Carlo Acutis)

Here are some inspiring links:

The first one is the trailer for the Carlo Acutis movie:

https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/roadmap-to-reality

The second one below is an EXCELLENT video from the Eucharistic Congress. 

https://youtu.be/znxBAbipiKg

Read our Sunday Bulletin.

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Read Saint Antoninews

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Around the Archdiocese



SOUL NURTURING

VIDEOS

Answering Questions about Divine Mercy Sunday: Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar.

In his most detailed talk yet about Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Chris Alar explains how to get the grace promised by Jesus and explains why this is not optional. While the theology is deep, Fr. Chris makes it easy to understand.

Divine Mercy Sunday is BETTER Than an Indulgence (Fr. Chris Alar)

Below... "On the Divine Mercy and St. Faustina Kowalska" | with Sr. Gaudia Skass (Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy)

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.

Young Adults of St Antoninus meet every last Wednesday of the Month at pm.

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 the Zelle info:

Name: St. Antoninus 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.

You also have the option to mail in your contribution:

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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