I come to you hoping that you would join us in re-establishing the significant role St. Anthony’s has played in Passaic’s past. Second and third generations of Italian-Americans in the New York/New Jersey area, have achieved great success. St. Anthony of Padua played no small role in the education and acculturation of their forebears, last century’s immigrants. We truly believe that we can advance the cause of this century’s immigrant worker just as well. But we need help.

In the Gospel of these past Sundays (MT 13), Jesus has taught us about the kingdom of Heaven. Something very interesting in the teaching of Jesus is that it does not give us the exact description of heaven, but He does invite us with great insistence to be part of it.

Today’s Gospel is a wonderful example of the importance of informed decisions and judicious action. The master in the parable is a fine steward of his land, his household, and the people, who are dependent on him. Jesus gives this situation as an example of the way we should take care of our faith community and our lives. Gather knowledge, wait for the appropriate moment, and most importantly, ask for the instructions of the Master. The Master sees the good of the whole.

It is great to know that many people joined to the workshops of the “V Encuentro” (5th Encounter) that has been celebrated in our parish since the day of the feast of our patron Saint, St. Anthony of Padua. I am sure that many of you had no clear knowledge about what was in store for those who came; but we removed the blindfold to our date with the Lord the first day, to learn and feel what Jesus has always tried to tell us.

To our new Pastor, Fr. Hernan Cely, Welcome to the Saint Anthony of Padua Community! We are delighted to have you as our Pastor. At Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, we are a diverse church, looking for a true and concrete encounter with the person of Jesus Christ through our community life. Over our community experience, we strive to strengthen prayer life, evangelization, service and generosity in every member of this vibrant community.  Working together, we seek to grow as strong disciples of the Lord where all feel welcome and inspired by the Gospel to live God’s mission with faith, hope and love.

PASSAIC On Holy Thursday morning, April 13, part of the ceiling of St. Anthony of Padua Church here collapsed just as the parish staff was starting preparations for Holy Week’s Triduum. The ceiling on the left side of the church collapsed completely causing extensive damage and closing the church building until further notice.

Hoy en día, en este mundo, en esta humanidad, ha nacido el Salvador, que es Cristo el Señor. Hagamos una pausa frente al Niño de Belén.

Today, in this world, in this humanity, is born the Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Let us pause before the Child of Bethlehem.

The Filipino American Community of St. Anthony (FACSA) invites you to come and join the celebration of the two Filipino Saints. Saturday, September 24, 2016 Mass 3:00pm Fellowship will follow at the Parish Center Bring your family, relatives, and friends Feel free to wear your traditional Filipino attire (Filipiniana/Barong Tagalog)

On Sunday September 18th, 2016 we will have our feast of the Divine Child Jesus with 5:00pm mass followed by a procession and fellowship. El día domingo 18 de septiembre del 2016 tendremos nuestra fiesta del Divino Niño Jesús con la misa de la 5:00pm seguida por una procesión y compartir.

We will have the blessing of our new ramp on Wednesday September 14, 2016 during the 7:00pm mass. The mass will be bilingual and in the Temple. Tendremos la bendición de nuestra nueva rampa el día Miércoles 14 de setiembre del 2016 durante la santa misa de 7pm. Ese día la misa será bilingüe y en el templo.