Church of St Anthony Newsletter
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n our Gospel text
, the word rejoice (and its derivative, joy) appears five times, always after a period of turmoil. In other words, joy always follows the anguish. Jean Vanier had to say about this: “Tensions or difficulty can signal the approach of a new grace of God.” This new grace can come to us in many and varied ways, but so often, our hearts are not ready to receive that new grace, and the opportunity slips by unnoticed.
This Gospel passage speaks to us of joy, and it poses a few very simple questions: “Do I really encounter joy?” “What am I willing to endure in order to experience joy more deeply?” And “How do I foster joy in others?”
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Upcoming Events:
- September 15th - Fellowship, Fixins and Fun! Thanks to all who signed up! Looking forward to seeing you there!
- 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 11:15 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, see below.
- October 22nd - Living Rosary, 6:30 pm in the church.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, hosted by deanery 5 Directors of Faith, 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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St Anthony Parish will participate in the “Friend Helping Friends” Discount Day at Boscov’s Department Store in the Meriden Mall.
As a fundraiser, the parish will be selling passes which are $5 each. In return for the pass, you will receive a 25% off Discount on October 16, 2019 from 8 am to 11pm, refreshments at the store and a chance to win some fabulous prizes!
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 starting the weekend of September 21/22 and available at the Parish Office 203-785-4056
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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.
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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All are welcome!
Get a table of your friends together and have a fun night out.
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November 9, 2019
5 pm-10 pm
Crystal Room in Naugatuck
$45 per person, Cash Bar
Family Style Meal
Silent Auction
Music by DJ Jebb
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Tickets will be sold after Mass
starting the weekend of September 21/22.
(credit cards accepted in
vestibule of church)
Proceeds To Benefit
The Restoration of the Church Hall
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Local viewings of the movie
"Unplannned"
This movie chronicles the true story of the birth of the 40 Days for Life movement and the conversion of former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director, Abby Johnson.
Be inspired by the power of prayer!
- Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. St. Vincent Ferrer in Naugatuck, CT
- Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bridget of Sweden in Cheshire, CT
- Monday September 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy in Plainville, CT
- Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy, Plainville, CT
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The Stewardship Committee helps evaluate
the ministry needs of the St. Anthony community.
The Committee provides support and guidance for ministries and their leaders.
and helps cultivate parishioner gifts of time and talent through monthly meetings.
p
age on the website for more information.
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Be sure to join us for our next session
Monday September 16th
Our Progressive #2 jackpot is now at $1,200
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 $500
Progressive Jackpot #2 $1200
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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