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Readings for July 28, 2019 In this week's Gospel Jesus teaches us to pray. God is not just a far off divine being but a Father who we can call on in our need to give us our daily fill. We learn that God is more merciful and loving than we could even imagine and that He hears us when we call on Him. When we seek Him, He will be found. When we call on Him, He is always there. We are deeply loved, and in turn, we are called to follow His commandments and extend that love to all the world. Do we live as people fully alive in Christ and his promise of forgiveness and providential care if we turn away from sin and follow him? In essence, are we living as people worthy of the call of the Gospel? Are we living as true sons and daughters of a Divine King?

Our St Anthony's team of volunteers is still all smiles after serving in the St Vincent DePaul soup kitchen in Waterbury on Sunday July 21st. They worked tirelessly as an entire team, despite the extreme heat, and also formed new bonds in their church community. Also a great big thank you to the many folks who dropped off water and other beverages on Friday afternoon. All those who received were extremely happy to leave the building with cold water.  More photos Click Here

Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend: Gathering: Gather Us In Offertory: Open My Eyes Communion: Behold the Lamb Recessional: Lord of All Hopefulness

Next Friday, August 2nd

Upcoming Events: 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. July 31st - St Anthony Meet up at the Prospect Green, details below. August 11th - Faith and Friendship Gathering. Join us for some coffee and conversation following the 7:30 am Mass. All are welcome to attend these Faith and Friendship gatherings to make connections to one another and to St. Anthony Church. August 14th &15th - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumption, Vigil Mass at 6pm on 8/14; Masses on 8/15 are 8 am and 12:15pm August 24 th - Faith and Friendship Gathering. Join us for some coffee and conversation following the 4:30 pm 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, 1-5pm in the parking lot. see flyer below. September 7th & 8th - Knights of Columbus annual Tootsie Roll Drive at Oliver's. Money raised goes to those with intellectual disabilities. November 9th - Harvest Dance at the Chrystal Room in Naugatuck

Baby Bottle Boomerang Bottles will be collected this weekend. All funds collected will be donated to Carolyn’s Place Pregnancy Care Center in Waterbury. Checks can be made directly to Carolyn’s Place.

Come to the yellow balloons at the Prospect Green at 7:00 on Wednesday night, July 31st, for entertainment by Still Kickin withThe Big City Horns (Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, Funk & a touch of Country) 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)

August 5th - 9th Anthony’s Vacation Bible Camp

Come sail with us at Shipwrecked VBS where children discover how Jesus rescues us through life’s storms.  Children grades K-5 are invited to attend. Registration forms are idue MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019 Any questions please see Leanna Pizzo, leannarpizzo@gmail.com or Andrea Brown, stanthonyyf@comcast.net

Faith Formation “In Person” Registration on August 25th after all masses and also at the mini golf fundraiser. Schedules and more information will be coming soon!

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to serve your parish and strengthen your own faith? No Experience necessary!! Volunteers for our faith formation program are needed. All training and materials will be provided as well as a great deal of support. Our program will run from October through April. If you have some free time and would be willing to help, please contact Andrea at stanthonyyf@comcast.net or call her at 203-758-4848, ext. 19. All volunteers must attend a mandated 3 hour Virtus, Protecting God’s Children class, as well as submit a background check. These are both required by the Archdiocese of Hartford. Thank you.

Volunteers are needed for the day of the event. If you would like to help please email Pat Vlamis stanthonychurchcc@gmail.com

This week's spotlight is on the Ushers and Greeters Ministry. Men and women are encouraged to join this ministry that greets people before Mass, gathers the collection, is attentive during Mass, and hands out bulletins. Ushers are often the first face a new parishioner or a visitor sees. Ushers are currently needed to serve at the 11:15 Mass. See the Ushers and Greeters page on the website for more information.

Thank you Our parish wishes to thank Stephanie Smith for her commitment that she made to our church. Upon the closure of the Church of the Epiphany, Stephanie and her family joined St Anthony's. She faithfully taught second grade on Monday afternoons, alongside with her sister Brooke. Steph graduated from Cheshire High school and will be attending the University of Rochester next month. She plans to major in mechanical engineering. God bless you Stephanie on your next journey!

Be sure to join us for our next session Monday July 29th This will be Week #3 for collecting and saving your door prize coupons towards our next $200 Rollover Cash Door Prize.  Click here for more details on the BINGO page of our website 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  750 Progressive Jackpot #2  $300 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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Parish Mission Statement St. Anthony Church is a parish where God’s love nourishes the soul to actively minister to people and share the joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

St. Anthony Church 4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712 203-758-4056 .   www.stanthonyprospect.org