This week’s latest news from our Intercultural Catholic Community for August 30, 2026.
Don't Miss This Week
- Farewell, Fr. Joe! Congratulations and best wishes on your retirement! Join us after the Sunday 10 a.m. Mass in Serra Gardens for fellowship and good wishes.
Can’t make the party? Cards and letters can be sent to:
St. Anthony of Padua Friary
Attn: Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM
65 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ 07405 Missionary Cooperative: This Sunday, we will welcome Fr. Cristiano Brito to share with us about his missionary work in Tabora, Tanzania. Please prayerfully consider donating to our special collection during Mass.
Join the Knights of Columbus for Family Prayer Night on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 6 pm. The Family Prayer Night will take place at the Serra Garden Rosary next to the statue of St. Francis and the Leper. Please bring your rosary.
- After the rosary, join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the St. Anthony Chapel. Adoration begins at 7 p.m.
- Knights of Columbus Food Drive: On the weekend of September 5th and 6th, please bring non-perishable items such as canned foods, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, hygiene items, etc., to help the Loretto House food pantry.
- Spiritual Growth Group: Join us starting Wednesday, September 9th, at 9 a.m. in the Parish Center, Room #119, as we reflect on the book “Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart.”
- Las Fiestas Patrias Latinas: live music, folk dances, authentic food for sale, and more! Join us Sunday, September 13th, between 10 am and 6 pm., on the Parish Front Lawn.
- Parent Orientation: Faith Formation, Confirmation Year One, will meet in the Parish Church at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15th.
- Parent Orientation: Faith Formation, Confirmation Year Two & Super Seniors will meet in the Parish Church at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15th.
- Parent Orientation: Faith Formation, Elementary and Middle School will meet in St. Francis Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23rd.
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