St. Anthony de Padua

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Est. 1948 | South Bend, Indiana

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Advent & Christmas at St. Anthony

Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas, one and all! The Feast of the Nativity of the Lord is here, and Christ is born. Our Savior has come.
  May the event of Christ's birth inspire faith, hope, and love in our lives and remind us daily that Christ is truly with us.
Your Advent Kit from St. Anthony
- Advent Events Calendar Printable! Events, prayer & sacrament opportunities, and Mass times.
- Advent Home Resources Activities, prayers, and blessings for your home and family.
- Reconciliation Guide How to make a good confession and a handy printable guide to take with you.
Advent & Christmas Announcements
- Advent Vespers Service
  
  December 13
  
  At 5pm on Sunday, December 18, join us in the church for an Advent Vespers Service. Vespers is the Church's evening prayer, a particular way of praying that Catholics all around the world. We'd love to pray together in this way as Advent draws to a close.
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- Advent Reconciliation Service: Thursday December 8
  
  December 6
  
  Our Advent Reconciliation Service will be from 6:15-7pm on Thursday, December 8 following the 5:30pm Mass. This day will also be the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Multiple priests will be available for Reconciliation!
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- Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Times
  
  December 5
  
  Mass times on Thursday, December 8 for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be at 8:15am and 5:30pm. This is a holy day of obligation. Stick around after the 5:30am Mass for our Advent Reconciliation Service!
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- What Do We Remember Each Week of Advent?
  
  November 30
  
  What are themes during each week of Advent that we remember and reflect on? Click here to find out and to download a helpful graphic!
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Christmas Season Mass Schedule
- Christmas Eve Mass - Saturday, December 24
  Masses will be celebrated at 4:00pm & 8:00pm on Christmas Eve.
  *Youth Choir to sing at the 4:00pm Mass; Adult Choir to sing at the 8:00pm Mass. To sing in the Adult Choir, email Lindsey Barrett at [email protected].
  *Please note, that we will also celebrate our usual 8:15am daily Mass on Saturday, December 24.
  
  Christmas Day Mass - Sunday, December 25
  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am only, on Christmas Day.
- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Saturday, December 31 & Sunday, January 1
  Mass will be celebrated at 4:15pm (Vigil) on Saturday, December 31.
  Masses will be celebrated at 8:15am & 10:30am on Sunday, January 1.
  
  Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord - Saturday, January 7 & Sunday, January 8
  Mass will be celebrated at 4:15pm (Vigil) on Saturday, January 7.
  Masses will be celebrated at 8:15am & 10:30am on Sunday, January 8.
  
  Check the bulletin to verify times.
Bishop Barron's Daily Advent Reflections
Advent Playlists
- Advent Spotify Playlist Sacred music selections
- Music is a beautiful way to quiet your mind and open your heart to prayer and contemplation or calm an otherwise hectic day. We invite you to let these playlists accompany you during your Advent preparations and remind you of what you're really preparing for.
- Advent Pandora Station Advent at Ephesus Radio
- If you haven't already subscribed to our email list, please do! You won't want to miss a thing. Subscribe here.
  
  Finally, for anyone who is struggling in any way this season, we are here to help. Please reach out to our parish with your needs at 574-282-2308.
  
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Advent & Christmas at St. Anthony

Christmas Eve Mass - Saturday, December 24

Christmas Day Mass - Sunday, December 25

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Saturday, December 31 & Sunday, January 1

Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord - Saturday, January 7 & Sunday, January 8