Church of St Anthony Newsletter
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Please RSVP by September 8th
Let us know if you are coming so we can arrange for enough chair and table rentals.
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This week, Jesus shows us is that discipleship is not easy or nice. It requires a determined decision to prepare and commit to life with him. We need to understand our goal and how we will get there. Life with Christ is beautiful and radical, but it’s not won without detachment. We must plan ahead and is ready to embrace the inevitable crosses that come and live as a citizen of heaven on this earth. To live a life in Christ, we have to be ready to give up what is of this earth, so that we are free to be open to what is not of this earth but of what is of God.
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Both choirs are beginning again and looking for new members!
- The adult choir practices on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Our first practice is September 3rd. We also sing at the 9:30 am Mass every Sunday.
- The children's choir practices every Sunday from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Our first practice is September 1. We also sing at the 11:15 Mass once every three weeks.
- If interested in either choir, please email Edwin Kotchian at stanthonymusic@comcast.net or just come up to the choir loft.
- Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome!
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Upcoming Events:
- September 7th & 8th - Knights of Columbus annual Tootsie Roll Drive at Oliver's. Money raised goes to those with intellectual disabilities.
- September 8 th - 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.
- September 15th - Fellowship, Fixins and Fun! details below
- September 17th - Ladies Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All church members are welcomed to attend a Diabetes presentation by Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, Certified Diabetes Educator from Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Parish Nursing Department.
- September 22nd- Faith and Friendship Gathering. Join us for some coffee and conversation following the 1:15 am Mass. All are welcome to attend these Faith and Friendship gatherings to make connections to one another and to St. Anthony Church.
- October 2nd - New Day Bereavement Group begins. More information is on the website.
- October 11th - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Save the date, info coming soon!
- November 9th - Harvest Dance at the Chrystal Room in Naugatuck
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Wedding Anniversary Mass Celebration
Sunday, October 13, 2019 - 2:00 PM
Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford, CT
The annual Archdiocesan Mass will be Celebrated for couples observing their 25th, 50th, 60th and other special wedding anniversaries in 2019!
The liturgy will include a renewal of Marriage vows followed by a simple reception and an opportunity for the couples to have a photograph with the Archbishop .
Please contact the Parish Office to register by September 18, 2019
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Welcome to a new year of Faith Formation at St Anthony Church
- Sunday September 29th - This year, we officially “kick-off” the new year with a special Mass held at our Parish. We will welcome back families with an outdoor Mass at 4 pm that day. Please plan on attending and bring the entire family!
- Saturday September 21st- Grade 3 will begin their classes
- October 6th, 7th, or 8th - All other grades will begin classes
- If you need to register, please return completed registration with payment by Friday, September 13, 2019. A $ 25 late fee will apply, per child, after this date.
- All forms are available at the magazine racks at both entrances to our church, as well as the racks at the Parish Center and are on the Faith Formation page of the website.
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Spiritual Movement at St Anthony Church
St Anthony Church will be holding “Spiritual Movement” classes this fall.
There will be two classes offered on Wednesdays starting September 11th for 8 weeks:
- Chair Class will be from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm which will combine movement with breath. There will not be any floor work
- Regular Flow Movement Class from 5:15 pm – 6:16 pm
Both classes will be in the Hope Room of the Parish Center. Participants will have to provide their own yoga mats. 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 and all proceeds will be directed towards fundraising efforts for the basement restoration at St. Anthony.
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Provided:
- Baked potatoes, sour cream, butter,
salt and pepper,
BYOB – cups provided
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Contests for all ages!
- Munchkin nibble up to age 6
- Donut eating contest for 7-9 and 10-12
- Pie eating contest for teens 13-17
- Adult Corn-Hole Tournament ($5.00 a person, winner takes all, RSVP
- Music trivia
- 50/50 raffle
JUST ADDED – silent raffle for an opportunity to pie a St.Anthony employee in the face!
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Chili Cook-off Competition
- Prizes to be awarded!
- Use 1 to 2 pounds of meat or vegetarian equivalent
- With beans, without beans, vegetarian
- Bring the chili in a crock pot to the Hope room by 11:30 am,judging will be at 11:45 am
- Maximum 15 entries, so please enter early, RSVP!
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If you have a tournament sized corn hole game that we can borrow for this event, please call the parish center or email
stanthonychurchcc@gmail.com
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- Ushers are needed to serve at the 11:15 Mass! 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. If interested, please call or text Fred Smith at 203-558-4494.
- Readers are needed for the following Mass times: 4:30, 9:30, and 11:15. Readers introduce the Mass and assist during the liturgy by proclaiming the Word of God. Readers should possess a good speaking voice and have a desire to serve during the liturgy. Training is provided at the church. Volunteers generally read once every three or four weeks and are allowed to choose their preferred Mass time. Please contact David Byrne in the Parish Center for more information at 203-758-4056, ext. 17.
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This week's spotlight is on the Parish Giving, Food Pantry, Holiday
Collections and Giving Tree Ministry. This
Ministry supports
Christ’s message of providing assistance to the poor, less fortunate
or those in need through various collections and programs.
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Be sure to join us for our next session
Monday September 9th
That
$200
Rollover Cash Door Prize
WILL BE AWARDED
at our next session. Don't forget to bring your admission coupons from the last three sessions for your best chance to win!!
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 $1050
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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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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