Church of St Anthony Newsletter
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This Sunday’s Gospel, the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, offers us an insight into what this sacrifice and service mean.
The saints realized the fullness of our capacity for love and were able to see brothers and sisters in the Lazaruses of the world. This call to be with and for others isn’t a mandate intended only for those who have been canonized or beatified. The Communion of Saints includes each of us: you and me together.
Living our call to be disciples and to manifest the presence of Christ in the world doesn’t allow for selfish ambition, apathy, complacency, or indifference to the plight of others. In the end, this call is grounded in the Gospel, which forms the starting point and is the focus of our faith.
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Just a reminder... If you are having a particular person prayed for on a weekend or Holy day Mass, please notify the ushers when you arrive at church if you wish to bring the gifts to the Altar in the Offertory Procession.
Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Upcoming Events:
- October 5th - Blessing of the Animals at 10:30 am. In honor of the feast of St Francis, please bring your pets to the statue of Pope John Paul II for their annual blessing. (If there is a funeral that day, it will move to the meditation garden.)
- October 6th - 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.
- October 11th - Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, see below.
- October 15th - Ladies Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. The Ladies Guild will be hosting the Congregational Church for a tea party & tea presentation given by a member of our parish, Michael Accuosti. All female members of the parish are invited & encouraged to attend. Bring your favorite tea cup!
- October 19th - Pro-Life Ministry—40 Days for Life - Eucharistic Adoration from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. See below Contact Trudy Higgins trudybh1950@gmail.com
- October 19th -The Knights of Columbus will have a food booth at the Prospect Pumpkin Festival and sell fried dough and water. Money raised goes to our council, to be used to help the needy.
- October 20th - Knights of Columbus Membership Social at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center. All catholic men over the age of 18 are are invited to attend the social, meet some of the men in Council 13459, and have any questions answered. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
- October 22nd - Living Rosary, 6:30 pm in the church.Save the date, info coming soon!
- October 26th - 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.
- November 9th - Harvest Dance at the Chrystal Room in Naugatuck. see below
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Friday, October 11, 2019
Wine reception at 6:00 PM in the Church Hall, Followed by Dinner
Guest Speaker will be Shawnee Baldwin, an inspirational Ministry Speaker from
the Archdiocese of Hartford. (bio below)
All ministry volunteers are free, guests are $25.00
Kindly RSVP by October 6th. Please drop the bottom portion in the collection basket or email
stanthonyvc@gmail.com
Volunteer Name(s): _____________________________________________
Ministry / Volunteer activity you participate in: ___________________
Guest: __________________________________________________________
Phone number ___________________ Email _______________________
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Welcome to a new year of Faith Formation at St Anthony Church
- This Sunday there will be a special Mass, hosted by 5 Directors of Faith Formation of the deanery, held at our Parish. Reconciliation will be at 3 pm followed be an outdoor Mass at 4 pm and a light supper. Please plan on attending and bring the entire family(and your own chair)!
- Please send in all completed faith formation registration forms as soon as possible. Grade 3 classes began on 9/21, and all others grades begin their classes the week of October 6th.
- All forms are available at the magazine racks at both entrances to our church, the Parish Center and are on the Faith Formation page of the website.
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We are inviting 10 St. Anthony high school age parishioners and their parents to join us as volunteers on
Sunday October 20th
at
St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen
on 327 Baldwin Street in Waterbury. Volunteers will help set up, cook, and serve breakfast & lunch at St Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen. Hours 8:15-1pm. Please contact
Andrea Brown
to let us know you will share the gift of service that day!
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Grade 3 was off to a wonderful start last Saturday at our parish!
Please keep all these children in your prayers as they prepare this year for
their First Holy Communion next May!
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St Anthony Parish is participating in the “Friends Helping Friends” Discount Day at Boscov’s Department Store in the Meriden Mall.
We are selling 25% off passes at the store on October 16, 2019 for $5.
All proceeds from the sale of the passes will go directly to benefit the restoration of the parish hall.
Tickets will be sold after all Masses and at the Parish Office
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All are welcome!
Get a table of your friends together and have a fun night out.
November 9, 2019
6 pm-10 pm
Crystal Room in Naugatuck
$45 per person, Cash Bar
Family Style Meal
Silent Auction, Wine Cork Pull
Music by DJ Jebb
Tickets will be sold after Mass (credit cards accepted in the vestibule of church)
Proceeds To Benefit The Restoration of the Church Hall
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Pro-Life Ministry - 40 Days for Life Campaign
Pray to God to protect our unborn children, bring an end to abortion, and heal the individuals and families who have been adversely affected by abortion.
Ways St Anthony Parish is participating during this month long campaign:
- October 19, 2019 - Eucharistic Adoration at St. Anthony Church from 6:30 am- 2:30 pm. Please commit to join us in prayer for God’s intervention in bringing about an end to abortion. Please sign up for one hour or more of prayer by calling Trudy Higgins at 203-305-4972. If you can’t commit to one full hour all are still welcomed to stop in and pray at any time during the Adoration.
- October 26, 2019 - Attend a peaceful Prayer Vigil on Jefferson St, Hartford, across the street from the Hartford GYN Center where abortions are performed. Please consider signing up for an hour or two beginning at 6am and ending at 6pm. Two people are needed for each hour. Carpooling from Prospect is an option. Sign-up boards will be in the church vestibule October 12/13 and October 19/20.
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Stephen Ministry
Specially trained parishioners called Stephen Ministers are available to visit with and be present to parishioners and Prospect residents as they navigate through life’s difficult challenges.
Stephen Ministers listen, care, support, encourage, walk alongside and pray with and for a person who is feeling a bit overwhelmed with their circumstances.
And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, they help that person experience the hope and healing power of Christ’s love.
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Christ Caring for People
through People
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a few more photos from Fellowship, Fixins and Fun
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Be sure to join us for our next session Monday September 30th
Progressive #1 jackpot is now at $750
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 $150
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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