Saint Anthony of Padua Church

Saint Anthony of Padua
Fr. Robert D. Bruso, Pastor
Deacon Salvatore Tantillo

Church Office
84 Salem Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-342-4706 or 978-342-2491
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St. Anthony School
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Diocese of Worcester

Parish Mission Statement

As members of the Roman Catholic Church, we believe that God is alive and head of our parish family. We endeavor to be a welcoming, inclusive, charitable and socially responsible faith community. We offer our hearts, our gifts and our time, as we strive to give witness to Jesus' command to love one another. Through the example of our patron St. Anthony of Padua, we desire to be peace makers, living the gospel in word and action.

Lent

GUIDELINES FOR FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Lenten fast and abstinence regulations of the Diocese of Worcester are as follows:
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics eighteen (18) years are of age but not yet fiftynine(59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices.

Worship and Sacraments

Click here for Detailed Schedule of Masses (including Holidays and Lent)

Lord's Day Masses

Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 AM

Weekday Masses

Monday, Thursday & Friday 7:00 AM

Wednesday, 5:30 PM

Masses added during Lent

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:30 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, 7:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM

Reconciliation

Saturdays at 12 Noon or anytime by appointment.

Baptism of Infants

At least one parent must be a member of St. Anthony Parish. Baptism preparation for parents is on the second Sunday of every month after the 10:30 Mass. Click here for more information.

Sacraments of Initiation for Adults

RCIA welcomes all those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Call the office for dates and times of meetings. Click here for more information.

Sacrament of Matrimony

Please call at least one year in advance to begin preparation. Click here for more information.

Children's Religious Education

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Fast from judging others; feast on the goodness of God dwelling within them.
Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all.
Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.
Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.
Fast from worry; feast on trust.
Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.
Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.
Fast from unrelenting pressure; feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from hostility; feast on peacefulness.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Fast from selfishness; feast on compassion.
Fast from anxiety; feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.
Fast from depression; feast on uplifting.
Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from suspicion; feast on openness.
Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on truths that inspire.
Fast from gossip; feast on prayerful silence.

St. Anthony School Registration for 2010 – 2011
Registration for St. Anthony School has begun for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten. Any parishioner interested should call the school office at 978-345-7785 as soon as possible as registrations are now open to the public. Families interested in enrolling students from grades 1-8 should call to inquire about possible space and information regarding acceptance for those grades.

Church Contribution 2009 Tax Information
Any parishioners wishing to make up missing envelopes or make an additional donation to be included as a deduction for the 2009 tax year must do so no later than January 4th. Requests for contribution statements for the 2009 year can be called in to the office or emailed to saintanthony@net1plus.com. We will be happy to mail them out however we do not mail them unless you have specifically requested one from us. We will start to mail them out in mid January. Thank you.

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