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The Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua Church in Belleville, New Jersey, is holding its Annual Feast from Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11. The festival will feature religious articles, games, food and entertainment. A 50/50 will take place throughout the weekend, with the drawing taking place at 10:00pm on Sunday.

Festivities begin on Friday with a Novena at 6:00pm in the Church parking lot located at 63 Franklin Street in Belleville. The festival continues on Saturday from 3:00 to 11:00pm with Jersey Sound performing from 6:30 – 10:30pm.

On Sunday, the hours are from 1:00 to 10:00pm, with entertainers Gerard and Diane Barros performing their Carole King Tribute at 2:30pm, while Sunset Soundz will perform from 6:00 to 10:00pm.

The Procession will take place through the neighborhood streets on Sunday, following the 12:00 noon Mass. For more information call the rectory at 973-481-1991.