- The Parish Community of
- SAINT ANTHONY of PADUA
- 436 Port Reading Avenue,
Port Reading, New Jersey 07064
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- THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE
MASS
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- Weekends:
- Saturday: 5:00
- Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 AM (choir) and 12:00
Noon
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- Daily:
- Monday and Thursday: 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday:
8:00 AM
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- Holy Days:
- Vigil Mass 7:00 PM
- On the Holy Day: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
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- Christmas, New Year's Day, and Holy Week have special
schedules - please check the Bulletin for information.
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- THE SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
- Monday evening: 6:30 - 6:50 PM
- Saturday: Following the 5:00 PM Mass
- Confessions heard upon request at any time.
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- Special Penance Services and
additional Confessions are available during the seasons
of Advent and Lent.
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- THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
- Every second Sunday of the month,
immediately following the 12:00 Noon Mass. Baptism class
for parents is required at least two months before the
Sacrament is celebrated. Arrangements must be made
through the Parish Office. Due to the penetential nature
of the season, Baptisms are NOT celebrated during the
Season of Lent. Parish registration is required for
celebration of the Sacrament.
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- THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
- Arrangements should be made with the Pastor
at least one year in advance, which is Common Policy for
the Diocese of Metuchen. The Pre-Cana Conference or
Engaged Encounter is a required part of the marriage
preparation. Either the bride or the groom must be a
registered member of the parish for celebration of the
Sacrament.
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- DEVOTIONS
- Eucharistic Adoration: First Sunday of every
month, following the 12:00 Noon Mass. Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament continues throughout the afternoon, and
concludes with Sung Evening Prayer and Benediction at
4:00 P.M.
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- Liturgy of the Hours: Prayed before Daily Mass,
Monday through Saturday.
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- Miraculous Medal Novena: Every Monday evening
following the 7:00 PM Mass.
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- Saint Anthony of Padua Novena: Every Thursday
evening following the 7:00 PM Mass.
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- Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Every
First Friday of the month following the 8:00 AM Mass.
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- Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Every
First Saturday of the month following the 8:00 AM Mass.
**Additional devotions are scheduled throughout the
year. Please check the Parish Bulletin for details.**
Cars, houses, and devotional items
(rosaries, scapulars, statues, etc.) are blessed upon request at
any time! Call or stop by the Parish Office to make arrangements.
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PASTORAL CARE OF THE
SICK
- The Bishop of Metuchen has assigned full
time priest-chaplains to John F. Kennedy Medical Center
in Edison, Robert Wood Johnson/University Hospital and
St. Peter's Medical Center in New Brunswick, as well as
Raritan Bay Medical Center - Perth Amboy and Old Bridge
Divisions, to minister to those hospitalized. Please
notify the Parish Office when a parishioner is in the
hospital. If possible Father Mike or Father Peter will
pay a visit.
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- Visits to homebound parishioners are done by the parish
priests on the First Friday of every month, as well as in
emergencies. To arrange a visit, or to have your name or
that of a loved one added to our parish Prayer List,
please call the Parish Office.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated
communally during Sunday Mass once a year. Please check the
Bulletin for details. This Sacrament is also celebrated upon
request at any time (not only in case of extreme emergency).
Should you desire receiving this Sacrament during serious illness
or before surgery, please call the Parish Office.
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- THE PARISH IS SERVED BY:
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- Very Rev. Michael G. Krull, Pastor
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email: frkrull@aol.com
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- Rev. Peter Phong Vo, In Residence
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- Rev. Robert S. Meyer, Weekend Assistant
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- Mr. Joseph Szoke, Deacon
email:
jszoke2000@aol.com
- Mr. Albert (Mickey) Coppola, Deacon
In Formation
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- Pastoral Board Chairperson:
Louise McDyer
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- Director of Music Ministry: Mrs. Kathleen Rusyn
Assistant Organist\Children's Choir Director: Mrs. Susan Arva
Director of Religious Education: Mrs.Barbara Siswo
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- Director of Youth Ministry: Mr. Richard Grennor
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- Parish Secretary: Mrs.Holly Pagliuca
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- CCD/Evening Secretary: Mrs. Jaqueline Bamber
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- Facilities Manager: Mr. Raymond Beres
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- Parish Phone Numbers
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- Parish Office
...................................... 732-634-1403
- Father Milos Hall pay phone...............
732-634-5736
- Fax Number ...........................................
732-602-0119
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- Parish Office Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday and
Thursday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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- Parish Membership
- St. Anthony is a territorial parish; its
boundaries have been determined by the Diocese of
Metuchen. Catholics residing in the Port Reading or
Sewaren area should be registered at St. Anthony's. You
must be registered and contributing for 3 months for
sponsorship recommendation. If you are not registered we
cannot serve you in connection with sponsorship for the
Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Matrimony. Please
register at the Parish Office. Also, please notify the
Parish Office if you move out of the area.
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