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Readings for November 17, 2019   We are called to look forward, not backward, because the goal of all that we do is preparation for the time Christ will come again. If we are truly sincere and committed to pursuing a love relationship with God, then it doesn’t matter when He comes. We need to trust in God’s presence, listen honestly to each other’s stories, rely on the help of the Holy Spirit, absorb the healing rays of Christ’s justice and mercy, and forge ahead and tomorrow will look different than today.

Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend: Gathering: We Gather Together Offertory: The Eyes and Hands of Christ Communion: One Love Released Recessional: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Upcoming Events:  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 24th - we will have a Solemn Mass in observance of The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe at the 9:30 Mass. 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 3rd - Advent Penitential Service, 6:30 pm December 6th & 7th - Ladies Guild Christmas Bazaar -More information below December 13th - Advent Concert and Reflections, 7:00pm -More information below

Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service Tuesday, November 26th 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.

Join us for the St Anthony Church Annual Christmas Bazaar  December 6th from 6 - 9 pm December 7th from 9 am – 3 pm

Highlights Include Many vendors selling a variety of items  Themed Basket Raffle  Baked Goods Granny’s Attic (gently used items)  Food for purchase Special raffle for a Nativity Crèche Christmas Craft Activities for children 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday Photos with Santa 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and dinner items are available for sale to satisfy your hunger while shopping! Sponsored by the St Anthony's Ladies Guild

Volunteers needed for start of Church Year We are once again approaching the start of the new Church year. The First Sunday of Advent is just around the corner. We are looking for volunteers to help swap the yearly missalettes in the pews and to help decorate the church for Advent.   We will be getting together in the church on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 8:00 AM. If you are willing to help, please let me know 203-758-4056 ext. 17 or by email to stanthonyvc@gmail.com High School Students and Confirmation candidates: This is a great way to earn community service hours.

Thank You Thank you to all who attend the 2nd Annual Harvest Dance on November 9th. It was a lovely evening filled with good food, music and friends! Thank you to all the businesses who donated prizes so we could have a successful Silent Auction, many went home with wonderful prizes:  Joe Commendatore Big Dipper Palace Theatre Seven Angels Theatre Paradise Spa & Nails Car Wash Baki’s Pizza Advance Auto Parts Hawk Ridge Winery Ladies Guild Mike & Josephine Perugini Tom & Kathy Doyle Images of Prospect The Fundraising Committee Staff All proceeds from the evening will go directly towards the restoration of the Church Hall which is in great need of many repairs. Your continued support of this project and St Anthony Parish is always greatly appreciated.

Just in time for Christmas Shopping ... 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.

"Build our Vibrant Parish" Suggestion Two

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

Faith Formation News and Schedule

Confirmation students will be volunteering for the Ladies Guild Christmas Bazaar, both days. Mass of Commitment is Saturday December 7th at 4:30pm We will also be participating in "Bags of Hope” to support the Waterbury Office of the Department of Children and Families, as a parish family. More info will be coming soon! Every grade is creating a Christmas tree to be raffled at the Christmas Bazaar. They are responsible for the design and decorating of their tree. Click here for ongoing photos of our Faith Formation Program

Christmas Mailing Mishap Our envelope printing company, that mails our parishioner envelopes, used a parishioner list from 2014 containing 1000 addresses, for our Christmas mailing along with the list provided by our office. We want to apologize for their error. Envelopes will be addressed to people who are deceased, divorced or have moved and some may receive a duplicate mailing. We are very sorry for their error. They are working with us to send out their letter of apology and will reimburse us for any address changes that we are charged for. Please see the Letter from OSV: Apology Letter

Be sure to join us for our next session Monday November 18th  Jackpots Listed below! We'll be rolling out some new games at this session. Come give them a try! Click here for more details on the BINGO page of our website 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  $625 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

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! Click here to SIGN UP TODAY!

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Parish Mission Statement St. Anthony Church is a parish where God’s love nourishes the soul to actively minister to people and share the joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

St. Anthony Church 4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712 203-758-4056 .   www.stanthonyprospect.org