Church of St Anthony Newsletter
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Did your child/children receive their First Holy Communion in 2009 or 2011?
If you would like their “ square”, please contact Andrea
stanthonyyf@comcast.net
to set up a time to come to the parish center and cut it out.
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This Sunday’s Gospel
reminds us that living our faith with integrity means that we share our interior faith through our words and actions. The two go hand in hand. But Jesus also teaches an important lesson in relationships by urging the disciples to pay attention to the response of the people they were visiting. Yes, they were to share their message about the coming of the kingdom, but he also wanted them to watch and listen, to be in relationship with the people they visited, to be sensitive to how the Good News was being received, and to act accordingly.
In the end, the mission of the disciples was to proclaim the faith they held within their hearts and to invite others to join them in building up God’s kingdom as faithful disciples. Faith and action came together in relationships, the communion and community of the kingdom of God.
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Upcoming Events:
- July 6th & 7th - Baby Bottle Boomerang Kickoff Fundraiser for Carolyn’s Place
- July 14th - Faith and Friendship Gathering. Join us for some coffee and conversation following the 9:30 am Mass. All are welcome to attend these Faith and Friendship gatherings to make connections to one another and to St. Anthony Church.
- July 16th -The Ladies Guild will be having an organizational meeting for the Christmas Bazaar at 6:30 pm at the Parish Center. Anyone interested in assisting with planning the Bazaar is welcome to attend.
- July 17th - St Anthony Meet up at the Prospect Green, details below.
- July 28th - Faith and Friendship Gathering. Join us for some coffee and conversation following the 11:15 am Mass. All are welcome to attend these Faith and Friendship gatherings to make connections to one another and to St. Anthony Church.
- August 25th -Mini golf Fundraiser, more details coming soon!
- November 9th - Harvest Dance at the Chrystal Room in Naugatuck
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Baby Bottle Boomerang Kickoff Fundraiser
for Carolyn’s Place is this weeeknd. Baby bottles will be distributed to anyone interested in participating and filling their bottle with spare change. Bottles will be available throughout July and collected the weekend of July 27th/28th. All funds collected will be donated to Carolyn’s Place Pregnancy Care Center in Waterbury. Checks can be made directly to Carolyn’s Place.
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Spiritual Movement Summer Session
Wednesdays, starting July 17th in the Hope Room, Parish Center
Time: (2 Choices)
4:00-500: Chair class (a combination of movement with breath performed while seated in a chair or standing and holding the chair)
OR
5:15-6:15: Regular class (combining movement with breath in a variety of positions including lying,seated on the floor and standing)
What to bring: a yoga mat, props (if you have them), and a water bottle
The fee is $60 for 8 weeks.
Diana Veneri will be the instructor for both classes. She is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher since 2009 and a licensed physical therapist and will be donating her time.
All proceeds will be directed towards fundraising efforts for the basement restoration at St. Anthony.
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August 5
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- 9
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Anthony’s Vacation Bible Camp will be back for our annual week of Fun!
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Come sail with us at
Shipwrecked VBS
where children discover how Jesus rescues us through life’s storms.
- Children grades K-5 will rotate through a series of engaging stations that will deepen their own relationship with Jesus all while laughing, learning, and creating new friendships.
- They will meet from 9 am to noon.
- Crews’ Gear: comfy play clothes, sneakers, come wearing sunscreen on those sunny days
- Sailor Snacks: light snacks, fruit and water are provided daily during group break time
- Boarding pass (registration form) is due MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019
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If you would like to donate a item to help us with our VBS supply list, take a “rescue request” slip as you leave church this weekend!
A bin will be in the church vestibule starting next weekend to place your donated items. Many thanks.
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Norma McGrath
,one of our Parish nurses, participated in an 8 hour Orientation Program last September. The Orientation program consisted of History of Parish Nursing, Legal Aspects, Creating and Working with the Health cabinet, Grant Writing, Pastoral care, and Utilizing your Community Resources.
Norma then worked throughout the year to put these into place in her ministry. Norma is seen here with Rev. Dave Abbott in the Blessing of the Hands and receiving her Parish Nursing Pin.
Norma has applied for and received grants that has funded our AED machine and CPR courses.
Thank You Norma for all that you do for St Anthony Parish!
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Come to the yellow balloons at the Prospect Green at 7:00 on Wednesday night, July 17
th
, for entertainment by
Eran
Troy Danner and spend time with some of the St. Anthony Church staff. Bring a chair or blanket. Snacks will be shared!
We will be there if it is outdoors
only
(no rain)
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This week's ministry spotlight is on the
Finance Council.
They oversee and ensure the financial health of the parish; and are responsible for the preparation of the annual budget, reviewing actual income and expenses, and advising the Pastor on financial matters. See their
Finance Council page on the website for more information.
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We have a group of students and their parents heading to
St Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen on Sunday July 21st to serve breakfast, make the lunch to be served, and then serve the lunch we prepare!
We would like to offer cold water bottles or juice boxes to the children, as they leave to head back onto the streets.
It would be a GIFT we could offer to them as a parish that day.
If you would like to dona
te resusable water bottles, a case of water or juice, please bring it on Friday July 19th, anytime from 12 pm to 6 pm to Parish Center.
We will be collecting the donations and storing them until Sunday in the Hope meeting room. Thanks you for being so generous to those in need.
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Midnight, "choosing" the winners for the Cow Chip Raffle
The Knights of Columbus would like to extend its most sincere thanks to all the parishioners of St Anthony Church, and everyone in the Prospect area, who purchased tickets for our Cow Chip Raffle.
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Be sure to join us for our next session Monday July 8th . It will be SURPRISE NIGHT!
Doors open at 5:30 PM Games begin at 7:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: In order to the start of our sessions promptly at 7:00 PM, admission and all bingo game sales will now close promptly at 6:55 PM
Progressive Jackpot #1 $375
Progressive Jackpot #2 $1350
Delicious Dinners are served at a very reasonable price.
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-405
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As we approach the summer months, when many people travel, please consider using online giving for your financial support.
The consistency from online giving is very helpful over vacation periods. You may still use your envelopes and mark “I gave online”.
Thank you and God bless you for all you do for St. Anthony Church!
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St. Anthony Church
4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712
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