Saint Anthony of Padua R.C. Church
Beautiful Rocky Point, NY
Love one another as I have loved you.
What We Do As A Parish ...
WE CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST:
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses:
8:00 AM
10:00 AM Family Mass
12:00 Noon Choir
The 10:00 Family Mass is followed by Fellowship Hour in the Msgr. Margiotta Hall. Come, and meet new friends (September – June)
Weekday Masses
Monday through Saturday:
8:00 AM Mass
The Rosary is prayed after the 8:00 AM Mass (Monday to Saturday).
The 8:00 AM Mass, on the First Saturday of each month, is our Novena Mass for all enrolled in our Perpetual Novena.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS
Every First Saturday at 8:00 AM, the Anointing of the Sick takes place during Mass.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Saturday, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Every Wednesday beginning at 3:00 PM and adoration continuing through 9:00 PM. The Rosary is prayed before the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday at 7:30 PM and the Prayer group prays before the Blessed Sacrament at 8 PM until 9:30 PM.
PRAYER MEETING
Our Parish Prayer Group meets on Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 PM with the Rosary and include scriptural readings and petitions before the Blessed Sacrament. Meetings are held every week throughout the year. We encourage all who can to join us at anytime.
ST. ANTHONY’S CHOIR
Children’s choir: Meets Thursday evening, October - April, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Choir Room.
Adult Choir: Meets Thursday evening, 7:30 PM, in the Choir Room.
New members welcomed!
ST. ANTHONY’S SMALL FRIARS
Our Nursery School for three and four year olds is directed by Charlene Davis (821-1912).
ST. ANTHONY’S CYO
Soccer, track, basketball and baseball are offered. Please call Mr. Brian Morris, our CYO Program Coordinator at 744-2169.
PARISH TRUSTEES
Our Parish Trustees are Salvatore LaLima and Michael Tesauro.
WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on three Sundays of the month at 2:00 PM. Parents of first children are required to attend one special baptism preparation class (as well as parents who have never participated in a Baptism class). The class is held on the first Sunday of each month at 11:30 AM in our Parish Center immediately following the 10:00 AM Family Mass (which we hope all parents attending the class will also be able to share with us that day). Parents must come to the Rectory to complete a special registration form for Baptism. A Baptism date will be then given by the secretary. Please do not make arrangements for a Baptism Celebration before you get a Baptism date from the secretary, as we may not be able to grant any special requests for a particular date.
WE CELEBRATE GOD’S FORGIVENESS
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Parishioners should feel free to call to make an appointment for confessions at any other time.
WE CELEBRATE MARRIAGE
In marriage two Christians commit themselves to each other in Christ. Saint Anthony's Parish Pre-Cana Program prepares these couples for the responsibilities and joys of Christian marriage. This program consists of a Weekend Retreat which is offered in the fall, the winter and the spring. It is necessary to arrange your wedding date with the Church at least six months in advance. Please call the Rectory at 744-2609
WE MINISTER TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Our Ministry to the Sick Teams serves the members of our Parish family, who are in the hospital, homebound and in nursing homes. Please keep the sick in your prayers.
If you or your loved ones will be in the hospital, please let us know so that we can pray for them. If anyone in your family becomes seriously ill, please call Father Richard at the Rectory (744-2609) for the administration of the Sacrament of the Sick.
WE CARE FOR OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS
The office of St. Anthony’s Bread Outreach is located at our new Parish Center and is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. St. Anthony’s Bread reaches out to all those in need in our community. It puts into practice the words of Jesus: “whatsoever you do to the least of My brethren, that you do unto Me” (Matthew 25:40). The phone number is 821-9450. The Director is Susan Paulson and her administrative assistant is Donna Johann.
ST. ANTHONY’S BREAD THRIFT SHOP
Sonia Jecusco is the director of our parish Thrift Shop located in our new Parish Center along with the parish Printing office and Communication Center. The Thrift Shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM –3:00 PM. The phone number is 744-0656. In order to serve the community better the Thrift Shop requests that donations of good, usable clothing be dropped off Monday through Thursday. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
ST. ANTHONY’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER
The CCD Center is located in our new Parish Center along with the Parish Printing Office and Communication Center. The Offices are open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The phone number is 821-0872. Sister Phylis O’Dowd, O.P. is the Director of Religious Education. Her Administrative Assistant is Mary Manzi.
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Education is coordinated by John McNamara. His phone number is 744-9515. He is always interested in suggestions for course titles.
