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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
251 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
December 22, 2013— Fourth Sunday of Advent
Serving the Community for 127 Years
“He was created of a mother whom He created. He was
carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger
in wordless infancy. He, the Word, without whom all
human eloquence is mute.” ~Augustine

MONDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
TUESDAY
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
11:30pm
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
THURSDAY
6.45 am
9:00 am
FRIDAY
6.45 am
9:00 am
SATURDAY
4:30 pm
SUNDAY
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
4:00 pm
December 23
John Paul Geijer
Salvatore Saraceno
December 24 — Christmas Eve
William Bettyas
Linda Dey Johnson
Michael Riordan
Charles Higgins Sr.
December 25 — Christmas Day
Robert Winthrop
Edward P. Conway
Spanish Mass
December 26
No Service
Kathryn Szczepanik
December 27
Communion Service
Linda Dey Johnson
December 28
Thomas McGeachen Sr.
December 29
Mary Mahoney
Viola Weaver
Dorothy Haas
For all Living and Deceased Parish Members
Edward & Robert Parda
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Happy 50th Anniversary... to
Maryann and Joseph Colombo
December Pilgrim Cross Schedule: Sunday 9:00 am
Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell, Pastor, ext. 18
Office Phone: 609-448-0141 ■ Fax: 609-448-8878
Assisting Priests and Deacons who are not assigned to our
Parish, but who come here to help us: Msgr. Hugh Ronan,
Father Lee Inverso, Father Tony Ramos, Spanish Ministry:
Father Miguel Valle
Deacon: Tom Garvey, Asst. Deacon: Michael Scannella
Asst. Deacon Andy Fatovic
For emergencies only x 30
Assistant to the Pastor: Sheila Conway x 25
Nutritional Counseling
Bulletin Editor/Admin. Assistant: Janice Marino x 11
jmarino@stanthonychurch.org
Helping Hands Coordinator: Judy Abramovitz
609-443-3573
Music Ministries Director: Quentin Marty Ph.D.
609-448-3944
Operations/Facilities Coordinator: Guy Conway x 23
facilities@stanthonychurch.org
Parish Accountant : Henry Kazin x 10
finance@stanthonychurch.org
Religious Education: Aileen O’Brien x 21
Email: education@stanthonychurch.org
Religious Education Secretary: Ximena Bustamante x 29
Sacrament Secretary: Deacon Michael Scannella x 32
sacrament@stanthonychurch.org
Trustees: Tony Humphreys and Kathy Dey
Parish Office Hours: Mon- Thursday — 9AM - 4PM,
Friday 8AM –3PM
Visit our website @ www.stanthony– Hightstown.net
Wheelchair Accessible
SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2013
Christmas Eve - December 24, 2013
4:30 P.M. - Children’s Choir with Handbells, Trumpets
7:00 P.M. - Contemporary Choir
8:30 P.M. - Liturgia Hispana y Coro
11:30 P.M. - Choir with Strings, Handbells, Trumpets
Christmas Day - December 25, 2013
9:00 A.M. - Mass
10:30 A.M. - Choir with Handbells, Trumpets
12:00 P.M. - del mediodia - Liturgia Hispana y Coro
New Year - January 1, 2014
Virgin Mary - Mother of God
(Holy Day of Obligation)
10:30 A.M. – Mass
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday: 4:30 PM;
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM; 4:00 PM,
12:00 noon (Español)
Daily Masses: Monday, 7:00 PM Spanish
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM
Novena to St. Anthony of Padua
Tuesdays following the 9 AM Mass
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays following the 9 AM Mass
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
1 st Fridays – 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30-4:00 PM, Reconciliation Room

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Fourth Sunday in Advent Religious Education
The greatest event in the whole history of the world
was the Incarnation of the eternal Word by whom the
world was redeemed and peace was restored between
God and men. Our Lady was chosen as his instrument
for this tremendous event.
VATICAN CITY (Catholic Online) - The liturgy of the
fourth Sunday of Advent immerses us fully in the mystery
of the nativity story, preparing us to recognize the
coming of the Lord into the world after waiting in the
virginal womb of Mary. The God who created all
things, the Lord of time and history, manifests himself
in the humble stable of Bethlehem.
Most Holy Mary - the virgin of silence and of listening,
the virgin of waiting - is at the heart of today's Gospel
reading because it is through her that the Lord manifests
himself to the world. Mary becomes the living
temple of the Lord. For all Christians She represents
the unsurpassable model of how to welcome the Word
made flesh so that each of us can become, like her, a
"dwelling place" for the Lord.
Long before the birth of Jesus, as we hear in the first
reading, David had decided to construct a temple to the
Lord. God, however, spoke to him through the prophet
Nathan, saying that he himself fixed his dwelling in the
midst of his people and that he had also secured a long
line of descendants for David (cfr. 2 Samuel 10). This
ancient plan of God's love - making his home among us
- now becomes "what scripture has predicted, and it is
all part of the way the eternal God wants things to be.
through Jesus Christ" (Romans 16: 25-27). It is realized
through the mystery of the incarnation of the Son
of God.
The extraordinary encounter between Mary and the
Angel happened in everyday life, and it is the image of
the permanent encounter that God wants to have with
humanity - and with each one of us. The announcement:
"Rejoice, so highly favoured! The Lord is with
you" (Luke 1:28) reveals the fullness of grace present in
the Virgin Mary. This is why the great Daughter of
Sion rejoices - because God loves her!
The Virgin Mary wants us all to be united with her joy
at the coming of the Son and the message that His coming
brings. It is a message of unconditional, personal,
freely given love that is able to change our lives, transforming
them in the present and bringing fourth new
horizons that enable us to participate in Eternal life.
Source: http://www.catholic.org/clife/advent/story.php?id=39334
Cindy Darvin Vega, Lauren Myers, Richard Mastriano,
Francesca Padron, Sabine Jantuch, Colleen
Cahill, Ashley Shaw, Henry Jakubicki and
Douglas Filidore Jr., Valerie Peterson,
Barbara DeRosa, Christine Divine, Bill
Horn, Carmello & Gilda Graziano, Kenny
Shaw, Robert Lemire, Joseph Beeley,
Ashley Shaw, Father Bernardino Esguerra, Doreen Cier,
Agnes Medican, Tom & Jean Kokal, Josephine
Epifane Michael Bruska, Doris Wilson, Dolores
Perotta, Darlene & William Gardener, Charlie Milazzo,
Mary Sifonios, and Sharon Ward.
Names, appear for four weeks; contact: 448-0141 x
11. If additional weeks are needed. For additional
prayers, contact Jennie Rubino@609-490-0473
Director Mrs. Aileen Mary O’Brien
Email:education@stanthonychurch.org
HELP IS STILL NEEDED IN THE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Please contact Aileen O’Brien @ 609-448-0141, ext. 21
Regular Hours for the Office: 9-3 PM Mon. – Fri.
Director’s Hours: Office: Monday 10-4; 5-9 PM CCD
Tuesday 10-4 PM office, 5-9 CCD, Wednesday 9-4
office, 5-6:30 PM CCD, Thursday 10-4 PM office, CCD
5-9 PM, Friday 9-4 office.
We are closed on Sat. and Sun.
Important message—Catholicism video class will be
held EVERY MONDAY IN DECEMBER after the 9:00 am
Mass in the Community Room.
Director’s Corner:
“To live well is nothing other than to love God with all
one’s heart, with all one’s soul, and with all one’s efforts;
from this it comes that love is kept whole and uncorrupted
(through temperance). No misfortune can
disturb it (and this is fortitude). It obeys only [God] (and
this is justice) and is careful in discerning things, so as
not to be surprised by deceit or trickery (and this is prudence).
— St. Augustine
In today’s Gospel, (Matthew 1:18-25), Joseph is now
aware of Mary’s pregnancy. He wants to separate from
Mary, and save her from the stoning she would receive
according to Mosaic Law. The Law states that a woman
is considered an adulterer, if she has a child during her
betrothal time, and the baby is not the offspring of her
spouse. Joseph being a righteous man wants to send her
away quietly, so as not to subject her to this fate. But,
Joseph is visited by an angel in a dream. The angel says
to Joseph not to worry, he will be the foster-father of
Jesus. Jesus, the name that means God saves!
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Christmas is a special time, and the music
of the season is something we all look
forward to. The choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists
at St. Anthony’s have
prepared music that we know will
make this year’s celebration joyous and
memorable.
Remember, caroling and special music presentations
start 30 minutes before the scheduled Mass time
on Christmas Eve, so come early!
A very Merry and Music-Filled Christmas to you
from everyone in the Music Ministries at St. Anthony’s.
The "Christ Child" Giving Tree
Our Christmas Season Giving Tree
(located in the Gathering Area),
supports the "Christ Child" Layette
Program for newborn babies in
need. Founded by Mary Virginia
Merrick in 1887, the Christ Child
Society is one of the nations oldest
Catholic non-profit volunteer
organizations. Make a difference
in a “new life”; support this
worthy cause.

Social Justice Corner — December 22, 2013 EAT SMART with Sheila Conway
The Lord's are the earth and its fullness; the world and
those who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1
Living in a society that values affluence and ownership
makes it very difficult for us to recognize that the world
and all its wonders are God's and not ours. We're invited
to simply enjoy God's world. St. Francis also lived in
a society that put great emphasis on possessions, but he
followed Jesus' love of simplicity very carefully.
“Simplicity is not poverty. Simplicity means that we live
close enough to the limits of our resources that we can
rely on God's love for us and appreciate the unadorned
wonders of Creation. The gift of simplicity is found in
the man or the woman who can be thankful for humble
beauty. If we take the time to look at the marvels of the
world, we cannot help but lift our hearts to God in
thanksgiving.
Simplicity supports the celebration of life. Francis advocated
simplicity and realized that simplicity and enjoyment
of life's goods are linked. As with all elements
of Franciscan spirituality, his commitment to simplicity
mirrors Jesus' example. Jesus appreciated wine, food,
health, loving birds, caring touch, children, women,
men, storytelling, and other good things of the earth.
Simple living is not always simple to do... We are
pressured not to be satisfied with having just enough…
Francis challenges us to enjoy life, not own it.”
Praying with Francis of Assisi by
Joseph M. Stoutzenberger and Rev. John D. Bohrer
Have a simple, wonder-filled Christmas.
Lenore Isleib, Social Justice Committee, lrisleib@aol.com
Time named Pope Francis its person
of the year Wednesday after nine
months of a papacy that has brought
accolades from reformers, raised
fears among conservatives, and
drawn widespread adulation from
people around the world for his man
-of-the-people ways.
"He took the name of a humble saint
and then called for a church of
Healing."
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/11/living/time-person-of-the-year/
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(Consult your Physician before making any changes to your
exercise or diet regimen.)
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating-- By Greta Macaire, R.D.
If you overeat at one meal go light on the next. It takes
500 calories per day (or 3,500 calories per week) above
your normal/maintenance
consumption to gain one
pound. It is impossible to
gain weight from one piece
of pie!
Practice Healthy Holiday
Cooking. Preparing favorite
dishes lower in fat and calories
will help promote
healthy holiday eating. Incorporate some of these simple
-cooking tips in traditional holiday recipes to make them
healthier.
Gravy — Refrigerate the gravy to harden fat. Skim the
fat off. This will save a whopping 56 gm of fat per cup.
Dressing — Use a little less bread and add more onions,
garlic, celery, and vegetables. Add fruits such as cranberries
or apples. Moisten or flavor with low fat low
sodium chicken or vegetable broth and applesauce.
Turkey – Enjoy delicious, roasted turkey breast without
the skin and save 11 grams of saturated fat per 3 oz
serving.
Green Bean Casserole — Cook fresh green beans with
chucks of potatoes instead of cream soup. Top with almonds
instead of fried onion rings.
Mashed Potato — Use skim milk, chicken broth, garlic
or garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese instead of whole
milk and butter.
Quick Holiday Nog — Four bananas, 1-1/2 cups skim
milk or soymilk, 1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt, 1/4
teaspoon rum extract, and ground nutmeg. Blend all
ingredients except nutmeg. Puree until smooth. Top with
nutmeg.
Desserts — Make a crustless pumpkin pie. Substitute
two egg whites for each whole egg in baked recipes.
Replace heavy cream with evaporated skim milk in
cheesecakes and cream pies. Top cakes with fresh fruit,
fruit sauce, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar instead of
fattening frosting.
Enjoy the holidays, plan a time for activity, incorporate
healthy recipes into your holiday meals, and don't restrict
yourself from enjoying your favorite holiday foods.
In the long run, your mind and body will thank you.
Source: http://www.cpmc.org/about/e-health/11-05%20healthy-holidays.html
SCRIPTURE READINGS — Week of December 22
Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk
1:57-66
Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Lk 1:67-79
Wednesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-
6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is
62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day:
Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab,
6bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18
Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21 [12-
17]; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Building Fund/Capital Campaign Fund
We thank all who faithfully contribute to the building
fund/Capital Campaign Fund on a monthly basis. In
addition to the normal day-to-day facility upkeep, we
maintain our buildings and grounds; all this requires
perpetual investments. Preserving the grounds and insuring
that everything is fully functional for our Parish
members is paramount. Not long ago we: sealed the
parking lot, replaced the old rectory roof and painted
the rectory’s exterior, installed a new roof on the school
building, performed Church roof repairs, completed
work on the baptismal font, and made improvements to
the school building’s security system. We still have just
over $194,000.00 Capital Campaign loan balance
requiring 24 more monthly payments of $8,446.86
(including interest). Thank you for your continued
generous support.
The Mass Offerings for December 15.Your donations
are important; they help Saint Anthony of Padua continue
the good work in the parish and the community.
Please remember the Parish in your Wills and in your
Estate Planning.
Sanctuary Lamp… in memory of Mary
Mahoney, given by daughter, Clare O’Such
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Each year the Bishop seeks the support of all diocese
members to further the work of our ministries. We all
have a vital part in what we do in Christ’s name; we can
all share in what we do with a gift to the Bishop’s
Annual Appeal. When we make a gift to the appeal, we
follow the command that we are One Family, Our
Family in Christ with every fiber of our lives. This year
St. Anthony of Padua’s share of the goal is $63,000;
pledged to date: $74,025.00, paid to date: $64,629.50. I
am always grateful and moved by the level of support
you give to our parish; thank you! May God continue to
bless you and your family.
We have reached our $63,000 goal, but please continue
to support the campaign; our Parish is rewarded for
overachievement. For 100% attainment of our goal, we
receive 15% back from the Trenton Diocese. For every
dollar over 100%, we will receive 50% back
directly to our Parish. Overachieving as much as we
can is very beneficial to St. Anthony of Padua Church.
Just 284 families (to date) have made contributions.
Please take a moment to make a “gift”; help our Bishop,
our Diocese, and our Parish. Send gifts to: Diocese of
Trenton, 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ
08648, Attn: Development Dept.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE A NOTE STATING THAT YOU
ARE A ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA,
Hightstown Parishioner
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Ministry Announcements
ANTHONIAN SENIORS: St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners—
Men and women 50 years and older are welcome to join our
Senior Club. Check the bulletin for any changes in dates/times.
Please call Angie Cruz at 609– 448– 2511, or come to the
meeting and see what our club is all about.
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Bereavement Ministry. Have you suffered the loss of someone
you love? Are you having difficulty coping? Do you feel angry
with or abandoned by God? If any of these questions apply to
you, rest assured that you are not alone. We meet and talk to
people in our parish, who have experienced losses; we help you
find peace of mind and soul. Won’t you help him find you?
Please contact the parish office at (609) 448-0141 ext 25 or
Deacon Mike Scannella at (609) 448-0141, ext 32. Let God
begin his work with and in you.
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Knights of Columbus Hightstown Council 6284. We
welcome any interested men of the parish to join us. To learn
more about our charitable work– please call Joe Prykanowski
@ 609-448-0542. We are looking to provide more support to
the parish in addition to our many charitable projects.
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Music Ministries— Join St. Anthony’s Choir (10:30 AM Mass).
Sing in the Contemporary Choir (9:00 AM Mass). Canta en el
Coro Latino (12:00 Mediodia) Lend your voice and talents to
the Children’s Christmas and Easter Choirs. Ring in our Handbell
Choirs. Play your instrument as a soloist or in an ensemble.
Become a Cantor and Leader of Song. Get involved and share
your love of music! See Quentin Marty after Mass, or call 609-
448-3944; Contemporary Choir call Cathy Doyle at 609-448-
6120, and Spanish Choir call Nelson Rivera at 609-443-9683
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Prayer Shawl Ministry — Prayer shawls are available, at no
charge to ill parishioners, their families or friends. To request a
prayer shawl call Rosemarie Farkas at 448-6971 or Rosalie
Danek at 448-8431. We will accept monetary donations.
Meetings are the second and fourth Saturday of the month @
10:00 am to 11:30am in the Church Community Room. Volunteers
are very much needed! Lessons are available.
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Pro Life Ministry. Please help Birthright — The group meets
on the 4th Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM, for an hour of
prayer in the chapel, before the tabernacle. A business meeting
follows. Birthright especially needs: baby wash, baby shampoo
and infant diapers. Please do not donate baby formula or
Desitin – these items cannot be used. For more information,
please call Pete Haas at 609-448-3082. Pregnant? - Need
Help? Birthright is here to help — 49 East Main Street,
Freehold NJ 07728; Call 732-462-2888.
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RCIA Ministry — If you are an adult (16 years and over) and
would like to become a Catholic, or if you have been baptized
but have not received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and
Confirmation, please call one of the RCIA team members:
Rosemarie Constable (609-448-0974), Steve Pavone (732-446
-7661), or Deacon Tom Garvey (609-443-5699).
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SOCIAL CONCERNS – Clothing at Green House
The Green House receives and distributes gently used, washed
and folded clothing, on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to
11:00am. Saturdays from 9:00am to 11:00am are the ONLY
days and times we can receive clothing. Please use small bags
for clothing so it is easy for us to pick-up and carry. As always,
thank you for your donations and your cooperation. Anyone
interested in volunteering to help sort and distribute clothing
on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am please call
Barbara McGeachen at 448-8399.
If small children need to visit the restroom or water fountain
during mass, they must be accompanied by an adult. Thank
you for your cooperation!

We thank the
following
Parishioners for
their Christmas
Flowers Donations
(As of 12/13/13)
Luis & Gloria Torres
Thomas & Denise Weir
Carmelita Perez
Ted & Mary Lou Wisniewski
Alexander & Deborah Zdunek
Luis & Minerva Acevedo
Wayne Wittman
Martin & Olivia Krenza
Laura Monaco
John & Linda Gerhart
Alan &Annette Puleio
Daniel & Melanie Kalyna
Michael & Angela Vista
Jason & Susan Vagrin
Marilyn Logan
Anthony & Ann Humphreys
Michael Bruno
Marietta Hutchinson
Edward & Barbara Schneider
Edwin & Kathleen Griffin
Daniel & Melissa Abbruscato
Boniface & Leonora Damiano
Timothy & Deborah Schipmann
J. Brent Barlow, Manager, N.J. Lic. No. 2826
Parish Member
Richard Zimmer, N.J. Lic. No. 4589
Christine A. Thompson, N.J. Lic. No. 3625
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Joanne Lekulitch
Jean Everts
James Parolski & Eileen Moran
Louis & Diane Parisi
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John & Susan Simon
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Clare O’Such
Christopher & Cynthia Weber
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IV DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO (Mateo 1:18-24)
No dudes en recibir en tu casa a Jesús! El centro del relato
de San Mateo es Jesús. Su nacimiento llega en un momento
crucial de la historia de los descendientes de Abraham.
Jesús es Hijo de un pueblo y de una familia. El evangelio
nos toma de la mano para descubrir quien es Jesús, el Mesías;
la salvación que Dios ofrece a su pueblo.
Con la aparición del ángel a José, el evangelista nos introduce
en el mundo de Dios, o mejor dicho, hace presencial
a Dios en nuestro mundo con el proyecto de Jesús, pues el
será el cumplimiento de todas sus promesas. De ahí que la
referencia a Isaías, además de insertar el lugar de la misión
de Jesús en la historia de la salvación, revela el significado
más hermoso y profundo del nombre y la manera de ser de
Dios; un Dios cercano.
El evangelista, sin embargo nos hace descubrir una actitud
implícita de José y María; renuncian a su propio futuro
para abrirse generosamente al proyecto de Dios. José piensa
en solucionar todo mediante sus propias valoraciones,
así estaba mandado y era claro lo que debia hacer. Sin embargo,
una vez que percibe la voz de Dios atraves de su
ángel decide abrazar un proyecto ajeno, como hizo también
María.
Así lo indica la primera cita cumplimiento del evangelio de
Mateo. “esto sucedió para que se cumpliera lo que había
dicho el Señor refiriéndose a la actitud de María pero también
a la disponibilidad extrema de José. El proyecto es lo
dicho por Dios. Esta disposición para hacer suyo el proyecto
salvador de Dios, al precio de los propios planes, queda
clara cuando afirma. “Cuando José despertó... hizo lo que
le había mandado el ángel del Señor y recibió a su esposa...
Ella dio a luz un hijo el cual llamo Jesús.
A veces nos sentimos solos, incluso desanimados y como
que hasta le perdemos gusto a la vida, porque nos asalta la
impresión de que todo empeora. No pocos insisten en que
estamos metidos en un callejón sin salida, y hasta le damos
la razón al decir: ¿Qué le vamos hacer? Ya ni llorar es
bueno” Prestamos voz al desanimo y a la frustración. No se
puede seguir a Jesús sin FE, sin lucha o resistencia, en una
palabra, sin esperanza. Dios se ha hecho cercano en el
nacimiento de su Hijo para ofrecernos salvación y alentar
nuestra vida. Hagamos un plan de vida en esta Navidad
para decidirnos a vivir con Jesús, es decir, para darle cabida
en nuestra relación con los demás.
HORARIO DE CELEBRACIONES PARA LA NAVIDAD.
Martes 24 de Diciembre a las 8:30pm. Liturgia Hispana
Miércoles 25 de Diciembre a las 12:00 del mediodía.
Liturgia Hispana.
Miércoles 1 de Enero 2014. Misa en Ingles
LA PARROQUIA DE SAN ANTONIO LES DESEA UNA FELIZ
Y SANTA NAVIDAD A TODAS USTEDES Y SUS FAMILIAS!!
OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA:
Necesitamos voluntarios, catequistas, y substitutos para que nos
ayuden en la oficina dos horas diarias durante las clases en la
tarde. Por favor si usted esta interesado comuníquese a la
oficina.
HORARIO DE OFICINA: Lunes a Viernes de 9:00 am a 4:00pm.
HORARIO DE CLASES: Lunes, Martes, Miércoles y Jueves a las
5:00pm y 6:30 pm.
RESPONSABLE DE RECIBIR ANUNCIOS: Los anuncios tendrán
que entregárselos al Padre Miguel, para que se los pueda mandar
al Padre Pat y una vez aprobados puedan ser anunciados en
la Iglesia.
BAUTIZOS e INTENCIONES DE MISA: Los bautizos serán el segundo
sábado de cada mes al mediodía. Las intensiones para las
misas las puede solicitar los miércoles de 10 am – 12 am en la
oficina de la Parroquia. Para mas información comunicarse con
la Sra. Judith Cortez al 609 336 7249. .
MATRIMONIOS: Comunicarse con el Padre Miguel al 609-924-
1743 ext. 119.
QUINCEANOS: Contactarse con Dinora García al 609-802-
9783
EL GRUPO DE ORACION FORTALEZA DE DIOS: invita a la comunidad
a reunirse los sábados de 6 pm a 8 pm en la iglesia.
Para mas información comunicarse con Patricia Sanabria al 609
529 6638
EL GRUPO MARIANO. Invita a unirse al rezo del Santo Rosario,
todos los lunes, a las 7:30 p.m. en la Capilla. Además, puedes
llevarte la imagen, de la Santísima Virgen María Peregrina, a tu
casa por una semana para orar, para más información comunicarse
con Milton Pinos 908 770 0893
RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos). Es un proceso
gradual de educación en la Fe para jóvenes mayores de 16 años
y adultos que no han recibido los sacramentos de Bautizo, Primera
Comunión o Confirmación. Interesados comunicarse con
la Sra. Carmen Franco al 609 655 2878 ; Alberto Billini 908
670 3630 o José Luis Varela 609 977 6558.
PARA LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS, en rentar el gimnasio para
cualquier evento como bodas, bautizos, quincenos, primeras
comuniones, etc. Ponerse en contacto con Sheila Conway al 609
448 0141 ext. 25
PRO-VIDA:
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Conoce alguien que ha tenido un aborto? SI A LA ADOPCION,
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Durante la misa, los niños pequeños deberán estar acompañados
por un adulto cuando vayan al baño, o a la fuente de
agua. Gracias por su cooperación.

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