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VESPERS FOR PEACE
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 6:15 PM
November
21 and 28
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Stop by after work on Tuesday evenings for a few moments of prayer, song and quiet meditation.
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Vigil Mass for
World Aids Day
Thursday
November 30th
7:00 pm
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GIVING TREES
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Every year, St. Patrick-St. Anthony parishioners have generously supported our Giving Trees with their prayers, time, talent and treasures.
There are three trees, each offering different ways to brighten Christmas for those less fortunate.
Click here for detailed information on our GIVING TREES. Thank you.
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COMMUNAL ANOINTING
Weekend Masses
November 25-26
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From our Baptism we are called to discipleship. The way of living our gifts changes with the frailty of our bodies, yet we are still called to discipleship. The anointing is for healing and for a renewal of our commitment to share ourselves in new ways. We embody the gift of God's Spirit at every stage and situation of our lives. We invite and encourage anyone who is seriously ill, with prolonged or chronic illness or disease (heart, cancer, respiratory ailments, diabetes, etc.), those with the disease of alcoholism or other addictions, those who suffer from mental illness and disorders, anyone facing exploratory surgery with its uncertainty and anxiety, those experiencing aging with its limitations, its fears and isolation together with caregivers and family members to join us at any of the November 25-26 weekend Masses. All are welcome.
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Healing Mass for Those Affected by Suicide
Saturday, November 18, 2017
7:00 pm
On the evening of November 18, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we will offer a Mass remembering those whose lives are affected by suicide. This includes family and friends of those who struggle with suicide, those who remember someone who had died, as well as those for whom the thoughts of suicide are a part of life. We look for healing, energy and grace to be present in the pain as well as to imagine a future. I hope you will join us even if it is simply to support those whose lives are touched by the reality of suicide. In the prayer we will remember the first names given to me for the walk in September as well as any others that you wish remembered. I ask that you call the parish office or email me at [email protected] to give the first name of the person you wish remembered. - Fr. Tom, ofm, Pastor
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Annual Pancake Breakfast and Advent Wreath Making Workshop - Sunday, December 3, 2017
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
- Prepared and hosted by the Confirmation Candidates
- $5.00 per person (children under 3 eat free!)
- OR donation of hats, scarves, mittens for children or adults which are distributed to individuals who come to our door during the Sandwich Ministry.
Advent Wreath Making Workshop
- Organized by the 7th and 8th Grade Youth Ministry
- After the 8:00, 10:00 and 11:45 am Masses
- In the lower level of the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
- No Cost (Free will offering optional)
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KIDS' CHORALE for 5:30 PM Christmas Mass
Sunday, December 24, 2017
The Christmas Kids' Chorale will provide musical leadership for the
5:30 pm Mass in the Church on Christmas Eve. Reading age youth and up are encouraged to sing.
We also need high school age youth to consider joining the Kids' Chorale to assist directing and guiding the younger children.
The Kids' Chorale will rehearse on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 9:15 am on
December 2, December 9, December 16
Your child should try to attend all three choir rehearsals; however, a minimum of two is required.
Please contact our cantor, Pam Johnson, via email at [email protected] or at the Parish Office at (860) 756-4034, x-112.
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LITURGICAL DANCERS for 4:00 PM Christmas Mass
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Under the direction of parishioner,
Mary Beth Griffith of Griffith Academy of Dance in Wethersfield
, youth will provide Liturgical Dance during the 4:00 pm Mass in the Church on Christmas Eve.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Saturday, December 9 at 8:00 am
At the Griffith Academy
275 Main Street, Wethersfield
Sunday, December 17 at 1:00 pm
In the Church
All youth (including, but not limited to, middle school and high school) who are interested in dancing at the
4:00 pm Mass in the Church on Christmas Eve should contact Pam Johnson at 860-756-4034 x 112 or at
[email protected].
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Faith Formation Opportunities
To register for a program,
please call the Parish Office at 860-756-4034 or email [email protected].
- Advent Evening Reflection for Women: "Be Still and Know That I Am God"
Tuesday, November 28; 6:30-8:30 pm; Presenter: Pat Curtis; Free-will Offering
- "A Child Is Born Unto Us" (Isa. 9:5): Isaiah 1-12, Part Two
Saturday, December 2; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm; Presenter: Paul D. Sansone
Please bring your own lunch; Suggested Offering: $30.00
- Advent Nourishment: Tuesdays, December 5, 12 & 19
12:35-12:55 pm; immediately following the 12:05 pm Mass
A light lunch is provided. Offering: $5.00 per each luncheon.
Our speakers are: 12/5:Fr. Tom Gallagher, ofm, 12/12:Fatma Antar, 12/19:Faith VosWinkel
- REEL FAITH: "Roses in December"
Thursday, December 7; 6:30-8:30 pm; Sponsored by the Committee for Social Justice
Co-Facilitators: MaryJoan Picone & Jack Wentland; Free-will Offering
- Advent Twilight Retreat: "People Look East: Looking and Waiting with Advent Hope"
Tuesday, December 12; 5:30-8:30 pm; Presenter: Fr. Ken Paulli, OFM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 8
Suggested Offering: $20.00; includes dinner; Presentation only at 6:30 pm: $15.00.
- "All Are Welcome" Retreat
Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 2018; Mercy By The Sea, Madison, CT
Retreat Leader: Jeanne Williams, OSF; Register early to reserve a spot for you and a friend. Contact Pat Curtis, 860-756-4034 or [email protected], for information & to register.
FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF FEATURED FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
CLICK HERE
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Pope Francis has declared November 19
