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Saturday, December 12, 2020
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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This weekend (& beyond) at St Antoninus:
SUNDAY, December 13, 2020
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
HOLY MASS @ 10AM.
HOLY HOUR @ 9am
(In-person gathering &/or via Youtube live-stream.)
-Readings for this Sunday Mass (from USCCB)
-Download the weekly bulletin.
-Our continuing safety guidelines.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS
-Tomorrow, Gaudete Sunday, we will have extra opportunities for Confession during our 9-10am Holy Hour. Fr. Stephen, CFR, of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, will join Fr Joseph and Fr Peter for the Sacrament of Penance. Prepare your heart to welcome Jesus this Christmas!
-Tomorrow: "Bring Your Baby Jesus to Church Day!" T Gaudete Sunday marks John Paul II's beloved tradition of "Bambinelli Sunday."
Bring the Baby Jesus from the Nativity scene in your home to be blessed during Mass.
-Please pick up your Gift tags for our Giving Tree. We need the gifts for our Caroling outreach next Sunday . More information inside.
- Next Sunday, Dec 20 is our annual Christmas gift-giving & caroling outreach! Join us as we sing carols and give out gifts to families in our neighborhood. More info inside.
-Next Sunday, please bring Christmas Poinsettia flowering pots to church to decorate our altar. These will be presented as an offering during the Presentation of Gifts at Holy Mass.
-SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR LITURGIES.
Due to the Covid reality, the new the time for our Christmas & New Year’s Evening Masses is at 6pm. More details inside.
-Video Links for our Parish Advent Mission. 15 brief videos from Parousia Media so far (emailed daily) , and two videos from Renewal Ministries (Emailed weekly) Read more inside.
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-Due to the recent increase of covid cases, our weekly prayer meetings on Wednesdays and Saturdays will be totally online for the rest of this month. See info below.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
Our Thanksgiving Harvest 2020 goal is $100,000. Thus far, we have received $53,197 ( Out of which $9050 are pledges).
Here is a quick link to our continuing video appeal https://youtu.be/icdNOc-5qsM
Please see donation button below. Thank you and God bless you.
Good news!
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
St Antoninus Schedule of Liturgies & Events (at the very bottom)
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The new schedule for our Evening Masses for Christmas & the New Year
Due to the Covid realities, this year the time for our Christmas & New Year’s Evening Masses have been changed.
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Mass @ 6 pm
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS
Friday, December 25, 2020
Mass @ 10am
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NEW YEAR’ Eve & Day - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Thursday, December 31, 2021
Eucharistic Adoration ( Sacramental Confession available, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy ) - 4-6pm
Holy Mass in honor of Mary, the Mother of God - @ 6pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY
Friday, January 1, 2021
Mass @ 10 am
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Preparing for Christmas!
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THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
GAUDATE SUNDAY
HOLY MASS
December 13, 2020
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Holy Mass starts at 10am
Holy Hour at 9am
In-person gathering & live-streamed (links below)
We continue to follow the 3 main safety guidelines:
- Sanitizing hands upon entering church.
- Wearing face masks
- Social distancing of 6 ft and staying in designated pews.
- In addition, we will now be conducting temperature screening
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For this Sunday's live-streaming on YouTube (for the benefit of those who are not able to attend in person)
Reminder:
There are two separate YouTube links:
one for the 9am Holy Hour & the other for the 10 am Mass. You need to exit YouTube at the end of the Holy Hour and then go back to YouTube on the new link for the 10am Mass.
TO ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE
Go to https://www.youtube.com/saintantoninuschurch
or go directly to our channel : https://rb.gy/rwiyab
Or click on links below.
Please click "SUBSCRIBE" on our YouTube page to increase our viewership. We need this urgently in order to qualify for a donate button . Below are the links:
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HOLY HOUR for Sunday@ 9 AM
Click on image on right for the YouTube link. Click "Reminder"
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HOLY MASS for Sunday @ 10AM
Click on image on right for the YouTube link. Click "Reminder"
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Below: Click images to download our Sunday bulletin
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Safety Guidelines
at all our Masses
Click image to open.
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A reflection for the Third Sunday in Advent
Father Bryan Massingale reflects on the readings for December 13, 2020.
It was my fifth night in the ICU after being hospitalized for severe internal bleeding this fall. My night nurse, Antonio, engaged me in conversation as he inserted fresh IV ports in my arms that carried my medications and transfusions. He told me how he came to New York City from his native country, the Philippines, several years ago. He shared deeply moving stories of the trials of the spring and early summer when the hospital struggled with the massive influx of patients because of the COVID pandemic. He talked about the fear that gripped him and his fellow nurses as they worked to heal so many of a disease they hardly understood. He shared how he lived away from his family for weeks out of fear of bringing the disease home to his loved ones. He spoke of how some of his coworkers got severely sick and his secret terror that he could be next.
Months later, his stories stay with me. I’m deeply moved by how he was still present to the sick despite the hardships he endured. During this extraordinary time he tended to the most vulnerable and infirm as if it was the most ordinary thing to do.
The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday,” from the Latin imperative verb for “rejoice.” This exhortation resounds in the reading from Isaiah: “I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul.” The reading from Saint Paul also tells us to “rejoice always” and to give thanks “in all circumstances.” The summons to rejoice now anticipates the fuller joy to come at Christmas.
But this call to rejoice seems incongruous given what many of us have endured this year. Disruption marks most of our school and work routines. Families and friends gather at a “social distance.” Shuttered businesses reveal the financial uncertainty that haunts many. We live with a constant hum of fear, anxious that an unexpected cough or sneeze might mean a serious illness. So many grieve the loss of loved ones whose lives have been cut short.
These days talk of rejoicing sounds unreal, naive, or even delusional.
But Isaiah’s message gives a more nuanced understanding of joy. Far from denying harsh realities and bitter experiences, the prophet speaks of rejoicing only after social divisions and wounds have been healed. It is only after the prophet puts on “a mantle of justice,” engages the needs of the marginalized, and heals broken souls that the community finds joy and rejoicing happens.
Joy comes not through a denial of brokenness and pain. Joy is possible because among us there are those moved by the Spirit of God to comfort and heal.
People like Antonio and his fellow nurses and health care providers.
People like the EMTs who gave me lifesaving care and ferried me to the hospital.
They show us that in the dark days in which we live, there are bearers of light and hope. Joy arises from realizing there are many among us who notice the brokenhearted and afflicted. And then go the proverbial extra mile to alleviate their distress. These are God’s agents of justice and hope. They are Emmanuel, God-with-us.
The poet, Theodore Roethke, writes: “In a dark time, the eye begins to see.” Perhaps this difficult time reveals the deeper meanings of our Advent prayer, “Come, Lord Jesus.” We would not plead for God to come into our lives if we weren’t in dire need and trusted that God would respond. That trust is the reason for our joy—a joy possible even in this difficult time of trial.
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Our Parish Advent Mission
Advent began last November 29, with 4 Sundays of Advent leading up to Christmas. Below are links with prayers & teachings to help direct 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) Parousia Media has a free online "Advent Pilgrimage: A Journey from Eden to Bethlehem."
Join us for daily video meditations and scriptural readings with world-class speakers on scripture and the Catholic Faith. Plus: Join the nine-day novena from Mexico called Las Posada Navidena – built right into this pilgrimage.
Register at: https://www.parousiamedia.com/the-advent-pilgrimage-a.../
You will be receiving daily emails with the link for 24 days (15 so far)
If you have not yet registered and seen this week's array of teachings, here are links on each day of the Advent week:
DAY 14
ESTHER - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/
DAY 14
JUDITH - Sr Gemma Marie
DAY 13
ZEPHANIAH - Fr Edward Looney
Day 12
ISAIAH - Dr Christine Wood
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/dr-christine-wood-talk-on-isaiahmov-a23fe3
Day 11
SOLOMON - Dr Andrew Wood
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/dr-andrew-wood-talk-on-solomon-1mov-1639cc?categoryId=65394
Day 10
DAVID - Sonja Corbitt
Day 9
JOSHUA - Charbel Raish
Day 8
MOSES - Deacon Peter Pellicaan
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/deacon-peter-pellicaan-talkmov-6eaf54?categoryId=65394
Day 7
JOSEPH - Tomasz Juszczak
Day 6
JACOB - Dr John Bergsma
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/dr-john-bergsma-on-jacob-mov-b6c638
Day 5
ISAAC - Dr Robert Haddad
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/robert-haddad-on-issacmov-54ae6a
Day 4
ABRAHAM - Steve Ray
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/steve-ray-on-abraham-day-4mov-6e633a
Day 3
NOAH - Dr John Bergsma
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/dr-john-bergsma-talkmov-5fb291?categoryId=65394
Day 2
ADAM & EVE - Dr Edward Sri
https://watch.parousiamedia.com/programs/dr-ed-sri-talkmov-6bb57f
2) Advent Mission from Renewal Ministries . Watch Ralph Martin on Youtube each Sunday of Advent from 8-9pm. 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:
https://www.renewalministries.net/advent-mission
Here are the last two teachings:
First Sunday of Advent: https://youtu.be/I_mYiaeKFlc
Second Sunday of Advent: https://youtu.be/7BA3LFP5pFA
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT-GIVING & CAROLING OUTREACH
Next Sunday, December 20
Next Sunday, December 20, on the 4th Sunday of Advent, is Christmas outreach time for St Antoninus. After our Sunday Mass, at 2pm, we will proceed to the Most Blessed Sacrament Friary around the corner from us (375 13th Ave, Newark) to join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on their Annual Live Nativity. Please take your whole family (there will be plenty of space for social distancing) to watch the play which includes live animals.
After the play, at around 4pm, we will go around our church vicinity, singing Christmas carols and give out the gifts collected from our Christmas Giving Tree to families in our neighborhood.
Come and participate in sharing the Good News of the birth of Jesus to our brothers and sisters in the neighborhood!
Your participation starts with the Christmas Giving Tree -- with your gift contributions that will be given out during the outreach.
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As Fr Joseph put it in his Advent letter : "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 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.
Or if you prefer, download the digitized gift tags below. To see the selections, click here
Please follow instructions below on how to wrap and label the gifts.
The deadline for submitting your gifts for the Giving Tree was tomorrow Sunday, Dec 13. But we are extending this to Wednesday, December 16. If you are not able to bring your gifts to church tomorrow, please drop them off directly at the rectory during the week, before Wednesday. Call 973-623-0258 to let us know when you are coming.
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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
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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!
At this time, we have an ongoing Harvest Appeal for much needed work on our HVAC system.
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
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Or you can click below to choose other options and methods for your donation. |
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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!
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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.
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Schedule of
Liturgies & Events
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SUMMARY of our daily & weekly events |
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Mass
SUNDAY MASS -
10 AM
In-person &/or live-streamed
TO ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE
Go to https://www.youtube.com/saintantoninuschurch
or go directly to our channel : https://rb.gy/rwiyab
Before Sunday Holy Mass, join us for Holy Hour:
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Sunday Holy Hour
(Eucharistic Adoration)
9 AM
In-person &/or live-streamed
TO ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE
Go to https://www.youtube.com/saintantoninuschurch
or go directly to our channel : https://rb.gy/rwiyab
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Mass
DAILY MASS & Benediction
TUES at 7pm
WED, THU, FRI, SAT at 12 Noon
In-person &/or live-streamed
TO ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE
Go to https://www.youtube.com/saintantoninuschurch
or go directly to our channel : https://rb.gy/rwiya
Note: NO in-person or live-streaming of Mass on Mondays
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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
TO ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE
Go to https://www.youtube.com/saintantoninuschurch
or go directly to our channel : https://rb.gy/rwiyab
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.
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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.
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O ACCESS LIVE-STREAMING ON YOUTUBE
Go to https://www.youtube.com/saintantoninuschurch
or go directly to our channel : https://rb.gy/rwiyab
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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Prayer Meeting - Adoration and Praise & Worship
on Wednesday 8:15 PM (following the Rosary Line)
Currently, due to Covid spikes, this is on hold.
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Divine Adoration PrayerMeeting
Saturdays 3pm- 5pm
in church hall
Currently, due to Covid spikes, in-person worship is on hold.
Prayer meetings are held via conference call.
- Midweek Prayer Meeting: Tuesdays at 7pm- 8pm
Conference call for SATURDAY & TUESDAY:
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Real Love Ministries
Last Saturdays
at 5 pm
Meeting ID: 291 928 2319
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,2919282319# US (New York)
+13017158592,,2919282319# US (Germantown)
s02web.zoom.us/u/kc4kQ8vN0A
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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."
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973-623-0258
337 South Orange Ave, Newark NJ 07103
Rev. Joseph A. Meagher (Pastor)
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