Mass Sign Up
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR WEEKEND MASSES
August Mass signups:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/signupsa
*There is NOT a signup for Weekday 9AM Masses - You may just show up to attend a weekday Mass.
2021 Mass Book Opening
Click on the image or the link below to fill out the form to request a Mass.
Blessings of Animals
Spiritual Communion
A Spiritual Communion
Beloved Jesus, deliver us from this pandemic, which is separating all members of society, including families, friends, and our church family. This separation is keeping many of us from receiving you in the Holy Eucharist.
Until we are all rejoined around Your altar, please unite us to Yourself as we make this spiritual communion:
Lord Jesus, I believe You are fully present in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You in this precious gift of the Eucharist, I ask You to come spiritually into my heart and soul. I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated form You.
Grant that we may soon, once again receive You in this Holy Sacrament when we can come together as Your family, celebrating with deep faith and gratitude, the mysteries of our salvation which You won for us.
Amen.
Parish Support
Please support our parish during this time. There are still bills to pay and we rely on your support, every penny counts!
Thank you!
Religious Education Registration
Enroll your child(ren) today for the 2020-2021 year! We offer classes for Preschool - Confirmation Formation. Classes will be offered by remote learning only until further notice. Classes begin September 13, 2020. For more information please email [email protected] Click Here to Register!
Streamed Masses
We will continue to stream Masses on Facebook and YouTube each week while we continue to work towards a full reopening of our parish. Please be patient with us as we work to welcome everyone back in a safe manner under the guidance of Bishop Malloy.
Check the Homilies tab at the top to see previous homilies throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Click on the image below to be directed to our site.
Welcome Back
2020 Diocesan Appeal
Hear His Voice
2020 Diocesan Appeal Information can be found by visiting: https://www.rockforddiocese.org/charitablegiving/
Every penny helps support our parish and our diocese. Please prayerfully consider contributing to this years appeal. Thank you for your generous contribution.
COVID-19
Mass & Confession Times
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:30am
Weekday Masses:
9:00am Monday - Friday
Morning Prayer immediately after Mass
Holy Day Masses are at 7am, Noon & 5:30pm (unless otherwise stated)
Confessions
Saturdays from 3:30PM - 4:00PM
Schedule
St. Anthony Devotions:
Tuesdays after 9:00am Mass
Daily Rosary:
7:30am Monday - Friday (before Mass)
Rosary is recited 30 mins. before ALL Masses through the months of May & October
Holy Days of Obligation
Holy Day Masses are at 7am, Noon & 5:30pm (unless otherwise stated)
- 2020 -
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 (Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
WELCOME
Welcome to our parish website, which we hope will be a useful tool for you. If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself, we would love to get to know you better!
Become involved in our many parish ministries, learn about our faith formation programs for parishioners of all ages, find out how you can contribute financially, view some great photos, know what's going on by looking through our parish bulletins online. Prepare yourself for Mass by the Daily Readings, submit a prayer intention, and so much more!
Thank you for visiting St. Anthony of Padua website!
Don't forget to checkout our Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/St-Anthony-Church-Rockford-1902419389982607/?fref=ts
Parish Identity Statement
Called to participate in the life of the Most Holy Trinity,
we the people of St. Anthony of Padua Parish,
celebrate and hand on our Roman Catholic heritage of faith
in the Franciscan tradition.
By the will of the Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit,
we die and rise with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
to become a living sign of His presence in the world today.
Parish Mission Statement
Reborn in Christ,
our mission is to worship God
in truth and in love,
and to discern and fulfill God's will
in the work of evangelization
by welcoming, sharing our faith,
and compassionate outreach.
Office Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
Closed:
Weekends and Holidays
Bulletin Deadline:
Monday at Noon
For directions to our parish please click on CONTACT US.
Contact us by Email
Parish Staff
- Rev. Lucjan Szymanski, OFM Conv., Associate Pastor
- Br. James Dufresne, OFM Conv., Assisting in Parish Ministry
- Deacon Peter Addotta, Permanent Deacon
- Doreen Addotta, Office Manager/Parish Secretary
- Leo Lynch, Business Manager
- Heather Dunaway, Director of Religious Education
- Vickie Dombrowski, Director of Music & Liturgy
Want to Volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer at our parish we are always looking for help in various ministries, events and more! In order to follow Diocesan Policy and make everyone aware of the safety of our Youth and Vulnerable Adults we need you to fill out the required paperwork which can all be found at the link below.
https://www.rockforddiocese.org/safe-environment/safe-environment-paperwork/
Bulletins
Wed, Sep 23rd
Tue, Sep 15th
Wed, Sep 9th
Tue, Sep 1st
Wed, Aug 26th
Prayer Chain
If you have a person you would like us to add to our prayer chain, email the first name of the person only to [email protected] Make sure in the subject line to add: Prayer chain.
Diocese of Rockford Website
To explore what is happening in our Diocese click on the link below:
Bishop Malloy - Weekly Homilies
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The USCCB (The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) offers a multitude of information. Please click the link below to visit their website.
Vatican News
Keep up to date on things happening at the Vatican by clicking the links below.