St Anthony Church Newsletter
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Faith requires overcoming obstacles and facing challenges to bring our values into reality. For every shameful experience, for every crowd that denounces us, for everything standing in our way, there is a grace compelling us to do whatever it takes to overcome it. Once we brush our excuses aside, we can grasp what Jesus is offering.
What excuses are holding us back? What are we afraid of? What challenges and obstacles stand in our way? Jesus is offering us the grace to overcome them if we put our trust in him and take the risk of seeking him out no matter what the crowd may think of it. When we do, we will find that he knows us by name, that he calls us to a banquet of love, and that we can have a loving relationship with him no matter our sins and failings.
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Remember all those plastic bags we collected? Well many people worked long hours to turn them into plarn and make them into mats for the homeless.
On November 10th at the 11:15 am Mass, Donna from Brian’s Bags will receive the mats that were made for homeless people, with the help of our students and parishioners.
These mats, and the hands that made them, will be blessed by Father.
All those who took part in the folding, cutting, creating of plarn (plastic bag yarn) and assembling are invited to attend this Mass.
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Upcoming Events:
- November 2nd - All Souls Mass of Remembrance, 9:00 am to remember our dearly departed. The names of all those who celebrated a funeral Mass or Memorial service at St. Anthony Church this past year will be read.
- November 9th - Harvest Dance at the Chrystal Room in Naugatuck. see below
- November 10th - 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.
- November 19th - Ladies Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm Meet in the basement of church to assemble the Bazaar Raffle Baskets.
- November 24th - 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.
- November 26th - Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service, 7:00 pm at Prospect Congregational Church. Join us as local churches unite in worship for Thanksgiving. More information below.
- December 6th & 7th - Ladies Guild Christmas Bazaar - SAVE THE DATES! Crafters and Vendors are needed! If you are interested, please contact Carol Muzzey for more information: cmuzzey@comcast.net
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40 days for Life
- On October 19th , a special Eucharistic Adoration was held at St. Anthony Church to pray for God’s intervention in bringing about an end to abortion. Seminarians from the Seminary in Cheshire joined the parish in prayer.
- On October 26th, sixteen parishioners participated in the 8 hour Prayer Vigil to end abortion in Hartford.
- Thank You to all who attended both events.
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Update on Safety Session
On October 28
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, Father Gregory, Head Usher Fred Smith, several other ushers and a few parishioners, attended a session with Lt Nelson Abarzua, regarding safety and medical emergencies in the church.
Situational awareness and how to respond in emergencies were discussed. Lt. Abarzua’s suggestions will be implemented immediately. If you have any questions, please call the office or speak to Fred.
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Scammers
hitting our hearts & homes
Some parishioners have received emails or text messages that appear to be from Fr. Gregory, requesting urgent assistance.
Please know that this is a scam, Father does not randomly email or text anyone for assistance. If ever in doubt, please call the parish office. Please take the time to validate the request. Scamming can be reported on the website of the
Federal Trade Commission.
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- We are less then two weeks away from the 2nd Annual Harvest Dance to benefit the restoration of our church hall.
- Please consider purchasing a ticket and attending this fun event!
- Tickets will be sold after Masses again this weekend, checks or cash only.
- Contact Pat Vlamis , 203-808-1577 or stanthonychurchcc@gmail.com if you need to use a credit card or for any other concerns.
- Thank you so much for your continued support of St Anthony Church!
November 9, 2019, 6 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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Have you taken a look at the Parish APP lately?
It is a treasure of prayers, information and inspirations!
Click here
to go to all the information you need to download the APP!
You will also find a "Cheat Sheet" there which explains some of the buttons!
Give it a try today so you are ready for Advent!
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"Build our Vibrant Parish" Suggestion Two
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Periodically, these suggestions will change. We invite all parishioners to share their thoughts and ideas as well. Put your thoughts in the collection basket or email Pat Vlamis
stanthonychurchcc@gmail.com
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Faith Formation News and Schedule
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To all our teachers, Ann Marie, Cara, Carrie, Br. Eduardo, George, Br. John, Josephine, Julianne, Leanna, Linda, Lori, Michelle, Pam, Tara, Taylor, Terri, Tricia and Trudy!
You all make a difference here volunteering every week to share your time, talent and treasure with the students, and your parish family is so grateful for each one of you!!
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WOW! Thank you to the outrageous response to helping out those in need of socks this Socktober!
We were able to hand the first round out when we volunteered at the Saint Vincent soup kitchen. It is humbling to see men, women and children so excited to receive new socks. The Saint Vincent staff member that day, named our team,
“Saint Anthony’s Angels”
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Again, a heartfelt thanks to all those who donated new socks to warm our neighbor's feet. God bless you!
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Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service
Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00 pm Prospect Congregational Church
Join us as the following churches unite in worship for Thanksgiving:
Cross of Christ Church
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Rite Church
Saint Anthony Church
Prospect Congregational Church
There will be a collection of non-perishable food plus a monetary offering which will all be donated to Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministry.A reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
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Parish Health Ministry News
In a few weeks, thanks to the efforts of Norma McGrath, we will be receiving another AED unit. This one is being given to St. Anthony Church from the Michael Vincent Dragonheart Foundation.
The Parish Health Ministry is in need of people to take blood pressures after the 11:15 Mass.
Please call Ana at 203-758-3629 if you can help out.
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Thank you to all who attended the Volunteer Dinner on Friday, October 11th!
It was an enjoyable evening with time to socialize, share a harvest dinner, listen to an inspiring guest speaker, acknowledge our volunteers and participate in a raffle.
- Dinner was catered by Jesse Camille’s.
- The StewardshipCommittee would like to thank Senior Panchos, Dunkin Donuts and The Big Dipper for their donations. Members of the Stewardship Committee also donated raffle prizes.
- The Committee would also like to thank Maryann Byrne for her decorating talents, The Knights of Columbus for pouring beverages and the St. Anthony staff for serving the food.
- Hope to see you there next year!
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Be sure to join us for our next session Monday November 4th
Our $200 Rollover Cash Door Prize will be awarded at this session!
Be sure to bring your door prize 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 $450
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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