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This year, Pope Francis extended the usual All Souls plenary indulgence period, so that it can be gained anytime in November instead of just the first week of November. Click here for the full details.

New sessions of classes about the Bible and Catholic faith on Mondays and Wednesdays begin at the start of November. Click here for class lists and dates.

The Mass book for next year is now open. If you want to reserve the intention of a Mass in 2021, contact the office.

Like every year, there is an “All Souls Mass Remembrance” envelope in the boxes with the date of November 2 on it. They can be put into the basket any Sunday writing names on the back, and they will remain on the altar during all of November.

The deadline to respond to this year's Census is Wednesday, September 30! The Church and especially Catholic Charities benefit greatly if there is an accurate count of the residents of the Bronx. Catholic Charities has set up a hotline to answer any doubts or questions about responding, and you can read more details by clicking here...

Because it costs so much to buy flowers for the church—almost $100 every Sunday—we have always depended on the generosity of a few parishioners to donate them, because our collection doesn’t stretch that far. Now we need to open that opportunity to everyone: anyone can now donate the flowers for a weekend “in memory of” a family member or for any special intention: just call the office. The usual donation will be $100.

The National Hispanic Health Foundation is offering scholarships for Hispanics studying medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and other related fields. Click here for more information: you have to apply by September 25.

Beginning on September 13, the 3:30 PM Spanish Mass will change to 3 PM. There has also been an extra Spanish Mass downstairs at 10:45 AM on Sundays, but now that we are allowed to fit more people into church, it won’t be necessary anymore, and the last one will be September 6.

To report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York may contact the victims assistance coordinator, Mrs. Eileen Mulcahy at 646-794-2949 or victimsassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the archdiocesan website www.archny.org. In keeping with archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.

If you know an adult who would like to receive Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation, they just need to click here to contact us or call the office to get more information about this year’s RCIA program.

Because of the coronavirus situation, many families haven’t been able to baptize children or celebrate funeral Masses for deceased family members. Call the office or click here to contact us if we can help you.

La Arquidiócesis de Nueva York toma la administración de sus donaciones seriamente. Si usted tiene conocimiento o una razón sospechosa del mal manejo financiero, por favor reporte sus inquietudes a través de la línea gratuita de atención telefónica al 877-820-0541 o en la Internet, en http://www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY. Ambos están disponibles las 24 horas del dia.

The Archdiocese of New York takes stewardship of your donations seriously. If you have knowledge of or reason to suspect misconduct, please report your concerns via a toll-free hotline at 877-820-0541 or on the internet at http://www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY. Both are available 24 hours per day.

On Friday, July 3, the office will be closed in observance of Independence Day and the only Mass will be in English at 9 AM in the Centro chapel. On Saturday, July 4, we will follow our ordinary Saturday schedule: English Mass at 9 AM, confessions in the back of church at 4 PM, and Spanish Mass at 5 PM.

Our collection of the prayers that the Church gave us to pray for everyone's safety and an end to the pandemic is now at this link.

For a while, the pandemic made it very complicated to respond to the Census, but now it's easier than ever and it can be done online. The Church and especially Catholic Charities benefit greatly if there is an accurate count of the residents of the Bronx. Catholic Charities has set up a hotline to answer any doubts or questions about responding, and you can read more details by clicking here...

COVID-19 infection testing and antibody testing is ongoing, 9 AM-1 PM, Monday-Friday, here at St. Anthony's. Testing is being handled entirely by SOMOS Community Care. You must make an appointment before arriving: the only way to do so is to call (833) SOMOSNY. Need your results? If you still haven't received a call after 5-6 days, you can check the results status at this website or by calling the number above.

To report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York may contact the victims assistance coordinator at 646-794-2949 or victimsassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the archdiocesan website www.archny.org. In keeping with archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.

The mission here at church, which is only in Spanish this year, is still tentatively scheduled for March 23-25 in the evenings.

The boxes just arrived for this year's Rice Bowl campaign during Lent: get one on the way out of Mass or in the office!