St Anthony Church Newsletter
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In this week's
Gospel
, Jesus prompts us to ponder our behavior and challenges us to make necessary changes in any of the areas where we lack or struggle to abide by the law.
Perhaps we are not paying enough attention to the details of our lives. We must ask ourselves, “How do we wish to be considered in heaven?” Jesus guides our understanding of the importance of keeping these laws.
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Sign up sheets are in the church for Lenten Adoration. Please choose an hour to spend with Jesus this Lent.
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Upcoming Events:
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- February 18th - Ladies Guild Meeting will have a presentation by Deacon Dominic. The meeting is at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center.
- February 18th - a meeting of all youth Altar Servers at 7:00 PM in the church. All altar servers are asked to attend. There will be a discussion of new server protocols being put into place for Lent.
- February 22nd/23rd - The Knights of Columbus will be having their Tootsie Roll Drive after all masses. Money raised goes to people with intellectual disabilities.
- February 23rd- We will "Bury the Alleluia" for Lent at the 11:15 am Mass.
- March 1st - Father Gregory will be presented with a new Missal, a gift from the Ladies Guild. The new Missal and a poster of St. Michael the Archangel will be blessed that day at the 11:15 Mass.
- March 6th - Jesus Take Over - a Lenten Night of Praise. Connect with Christ in a wonderful way through Eucharistic Adoration, beautiful music, and encouraging words. 7-9 pm. More info below
- April 15th - Right to Life March in Hartford
- April 28th - Right to Life Mass, St Anthony Church
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Voting has begun for the 11th Annual Community Awards Program so please help us earn grant money!
- St Anthony Church will receive a $25 donation from the Ion Bank Foundation for every vote we receive!
- CLICK HERE if you are an Ion Bank customer to vote
- Voting continues until March 31, 2020.
- Voting is open to all Ion Bank customers. One vote per customer; however, for accounts with multiple owners, each owner may vote.
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NEW DAY BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
- St. Anthony Church is offering a 9 week program where individuals can share their grief story and learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing.
- The sessions will begin Wednesday March 25, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is no cost for this program.
- Books used in the group are generously donated by Prospect Memorial Funeral Home.
- Registration is needed, as space is limited. For information, please call Charlotte Scaviola 203-758-5711 or Claudette Decilla 203- 758-6283.
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- Marianne Byrne for sharing her interior decorating skills with us for choosing curtains in the parish center and a frame for a St. Michael the Archangel print.
- Laurie Mikulski for watering the poinsettias so well that they still look great!
- If anyone would like to take a poinsettia home from the church this weekend, please take the plant and leave the clear plastic base behind.
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We have received a few questions/thoughts regarding our Vibrant Parish suggestions:
Suggestion 3: Limit the parish announcements and the prayers of the faithful.
We do try but sometimes it is hard because everyone wants their announcements read. We have been trying to limit everyone to shorter announcements and refer them to the bulletin, website and newsletter.
Suggestion 4: Dip the host into the wine instead of drinking the wine from a common cup.
This is called “intinction” The issue is that a lay person receiving Holy Communion may not self-communicate, in other words they may NOT give themselves Holy Communion which is what they would be doing if they performed the intinction themselves. Therefore, they can not dip the host into the Precious Blood and then give it to themselves, it must be given to them by a Priest, Deacon or minister. It is a subtle but distinct difference. We, like most churches, are not set up to do that.
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The Mass Book for 2021 will open on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Please contact the Parish Office for for 2021 Mass intention requests.
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Faith Formation News and Schedule
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Last Saturday, the Grade 3 class had a church tour with Mr. Byrne.
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Godparent Sponsor Certificate
Requirements needed in order to receive a Sponsor Certificate for Baptism or Confirmation:
- You must be an active parishioner registered for at least three months with St. Anthony Church, over the age of 16, confirmed and, if married, your marriage is recognized by the church.
- Students away at college must obtain a certificate from the chaplain or parish you attend. Military personnel must obtain certificate from the chaplain at your base.
- If you have been asked to fulfill this role and do not meet the preliminary requirements, please call the parish center for an appointment to speak with Fr. Gregory.
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Help Needed:
- Parish Health Ministry is in need of health professionals in the parish to assist with the Blood pressure screenings.
- The Altar Society is in need of someone do clean the linens for the month of October.
- Ushers Needed - Men and women are encouraged to consider joining the Usher/Greeter Ministry, currently needed to serve at the 11:15 Mass.
If you are interested in helping, please contact David Byrne, our Volunteer Coordinator,
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Spring Cleaning
St. Anthony is starting its spring cleaning early and is looking for volunteers.
The Saturday dates are as follows: March 21st , April 4th and 25th (if needed). We will start at 8 am.
We will be working in the church basement to sort items (keep, donate and toss) in the various storage spaces throughout the basement. We will also need people power to carry items to the dumpsters.
If you are available for any of the dates, please contact David Byrne at
stanthonyvc@gmail.com or (203)758-4056.
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.... that the weekly bulletin is supported by many generous local businesses!
Next time you are in need of a service, please consider perusing this list and choose to support a local business that supports our Parish!
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MUST GO Jackpot Coming Up!
Be sure to join us for our next session on February 17th!
Progressive #1 Jackpot is now a MUST GO at $1,000!
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
$1,000
Progressive Jackpot #2 $1,350
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-405
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When shopping Amazon, you can choose to use Amazon Smile* and a percentage of your order will be donated to St. Anthony Church, specifically for the refurbishing of the Church hall.
Click on the photo to get started!
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We encourage supporting local businesses, direct trade and fair trade partners as well as environment considerations when making purchases. If you do choose to use Amazon Smile and you don’t need your item immediately, please don’t choose overnight/rush delivery because this often forces people to work on Sunday.
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LaBonne’s Ca$h for
Charitie$ Rebate Program
- Please save your Labonne's cash register receipts. (Keep an envelope in you car to easily save them)
- Every couple of months submit them to St. Anthony Church, via the mail, by dropping them off at the parish center or putting them in an envelope in the collection basket.
- They will be totaled and St Anthony Parish will receive a donation for 1/2% of the total receipts!
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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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