St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity-Scotch Plains, NJ

02/20/2015

Welcome to our new Spiritual Assistant, Rev. Monsignor William Benwell, Vicar General- Diocese of Metuchen! Monsignor joined St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity, Scotch Plains, in January 2015.

02/20/2015

02/20/2015

In his Lenten message for 2015. . . , Pope Francis asks us to "make our hearts firm" (Jas 5:8) and to be "merciful, attentive and generous." Embrace his call to mercy by reaching out to those in need. Be attentive to the Lenten call to prayer; be generous with your time and treasure.

"Through prayer, charity and humility before God, people receive a heart "which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization of indifference," Pope Francis says in his Lenten message. Lent begins February 18 for Latin-rite Catholics.
Raise Up. Sacrifice. Offer.

Take inspiration for your Lenten journey from the pope's message and our calendar.
This Lent, you are encouraged to raise up the needs of the world in prayer, to sacrifice by giving up food and material wants, and to offer your time, talent and treasure as good stewards of the gifts God has given you.

02/20/2015

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Scotch Plains, NJ