Church of St Anthony Newsletter
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We have all been taught that God is love. We see Jesus as a gentle shepherd, a kind and selfless teacher, who makes space for children, even as he reaches out to the sick and poor. And these images and themes are certainly major elements of Luke’s Gospel. However, this week's reading presents a different — perhaps even startling — facet of Jesus’ teachings. The Prince of Peace asks, “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on earth?” Of course, because that’s what we’ve been taught to expect. That is our hope.
As we continue our journey through Ordinary Time, reflecting on the demands of our discipleship and what it means to truly live the faith we profess, we pray for the gifts of courage, discernment, and fortitude to fulfill the mission that has been entrusted to us by Jesus.
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Vacation Bible camp was an amazing week for all our campers and volunteers.
Click Here for many more photos!
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Upcoming Events:
- 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.
- 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 (date is different than posted last week)
- 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. see below
- 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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Third time is a charm, or so they say!
Let’s see if we can get together on
Wednesday Aug 21
at 6:30 for the final summer concert series that begins at 7:00.
Meet at the yellow balloons, bring snacks to share.
Southern Voice - Country, Pop, Southern Rock, Dance is the band for the night!
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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!
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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
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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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RSVP by September 8th
Please drop off items in HOPE room of the parish center between 9 am and 11:30 am
Let us know if you are coming so we can arrange for enough chair and table rentals.
Please indicate below what you can bring, based on your Last Name:
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Final Mass
Elizabeth Triana will serve her final Mass as an altar server at the 4:30 Mass on August 17. Elizabeth has been an altar server for 9 years. She has served at many important feast days, weddings and other celebrations. She has helped mentor many younger servers at the 4:30 Mass. Liz will be attending the State University of New York - Oswego where she will be majoring in zoology. We thank Liz for her dedication to the Parish and the minstry.
We wish her the very best.
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Knights of Columbus members Bob Schepis and Steve Fontaine presented Kelly Cronin with a check for $500 for providing Midnight the cow in the Knight’s Cow Chip Raffle this past June. The Knights are extremely grateful to Kelly, who runs Kelly’s Kids in Prospect, for assisting them every year.
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This week's spotlight is on the Reader Ministry.
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. Reader Ministry is in need of Readers for the
4:30 pm, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Masses.
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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 are conducted by trained facilitators, who have experienced grief in their lives, and are able to help you move through the tasks of grief. It is not a therapy session, but an opportunity to share with others who have experienced losses themselves.
The sessions will begin Wednesday October 2, 2019 from 6:30pm 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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Be sure to join us for our next session Monday August 19th
Progressive #1 is a MUST GO at $1,000 With the game prize included, that's $1,150 which WILL BE AWARDED!
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 $125
Progressive Jackpot #2 $750
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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