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In this week's Gospel, a deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to Jesus, in which the people were begging for him to be healed. Jesus puts his finger into the man’s ears and looked up to heaven saying, “Ephphatha! — that is, “Be opened!” The man’s ears were opened instantly and his physical healing released him from the grip of fear to become a fearless witness to God’s mighty deeds. God desires to free us all from fear. The word of God invites us to place into His loving hands all that instills fear in us. God’s love is infinitely more powerful than our strongest fears. For freedom from fear may we all pray with confident faith.
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Feast of Saint Faustina
On Tuesday, October 5th, the Feast of Saint Faustina, "Apostle of Divine Mercy" is taking place. St. Anthony's will present for veneration three, authenticated Faustina relics, along with a relic of the True Cross from which Christ poured out his mercy on the entire world. The evening begins with a Mass at 6 PM, followed by an hour-long service of music, praying, messages of mercy, time for reflection, benediction, then veneration. No cost to attend and no reservation is required. All are welcomed. A freewill offering will be requested. Local guidelines regarding masking will be followed.
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Volunteers needed!
More ushers are needed at the 9:30 and 11:15 Masses. A friendly and welcoming personality is required. Duties include opening the doors and greeting parishioners before Mass, assisting with the collection and passing out bulletins.
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HOPE Ministry
With the heating season around the corner, this is a reminder that St. Anthony Church’s HOPE Ministry fund can assist those in need with covering the cost of heating your home. If you qualify for Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), you qualify for HOPE assistance. HOPE Ministry can assist with other needs as well, medical bills, budgeting, food, etc. Registered parishioners or residents of Prospect may apply. Please call the office at 203-758-4056 if you have questions regarding HOPE Ministry. Visit the CEAP link at http://www.newoppinc.org/energy-assistance to see how you qualify.
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Join Archbishop Blair and Shepherds of the Archdiocese of Hartford for a 33 Day Consecration of Jesus through Mary (September 4-October 7). We will be using the book Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary--Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower. Each day of the Consecration participants may follow along with the book and the nightly premiered video recording of an Archdiocesan Shepard leading us in reading, prayer, and reflection. Visit www.childconsecration.com for more information and a link to watch the videos as they premiere. You may also call Andrea in the Youth Formation office at 203-758-4848.
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Please register for the new year of classes for Faith Formation. All forms are on our website, https://www.stanthonyprospect.org/faith-formation. There are also printed copies, on yellow paper, available in the magazine racks, both in the main church as well as the parish center. Please submit the completed forms in a sealed envelopeJ.
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Catechists Needed!!
Please help us support our students and families by sharing of your faith! This role requires smiling a lot! Each adult is required by the Archdiocese to be in compliance with the Safe Environment requirements, which include a background check and a online Virtus training session. Please let us know if you would like to help out!
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2021 Marriage Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 2:00 PM, the annual Archdiocesan Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford for married couples who have observed or will be observing 25th, 50th, 60th, and other special wedding anniversaries in 2020 or 2021. While typically only those celebrating special anniversaries in a given year are invited to this celebration, couples who had special anniversaries in 2020 are also invited this year in the hopes of recognizing those who could not be celebrated last year when the pandemic led to the cancellation of this annual Mass.
The liturgy will include a renewal of Marriage vows followed by an opportunity for couples to have a photograph taken with Archbishop Blair. Registration, both for couples who would like to participate in the event and for priests who would like to concelebrate, will be done online at bit.ly/aohmarriagemass. This year, couples are asked to register themselves for the event.
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Soul Core Class
- First Saturdays - at 9:15 am (Weather permitting class will be held outdoors by Our Lady of Fatima statue.)
- The other class is Thursday mornings at 8:45 am
The focus of Soul Core is the prayers of the Rosary with the “invitation” to integrate exercises and periods of meditative rest at each mystery.
If you are planning to attend, please call Barbara by 203-605-8354 by 6:00 pm the evening prior to class.
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Bingo is Back!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, September 6th, 2021
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $1000 MUST GO!!!
Jackpot #2: $600
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-4056
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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!
*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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Labonnes Cash for Charities Rebate Program
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Please save your Labonne's cash register receipts. (Keep an envelope in your car to easily save them)
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Every couple of months submit them to St. Anthony Church, via the mail or by dropping them off at the parish center. We will receive 1/2% back.
- You can put your receipts in the Parish Center mailbox, in the collection boxes or mail them to 4 Union City Rd, Prospect, CT.
- Thank you to everyone who has been sending in their slips, keep them coming!
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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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