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On behalf of Father Gregory, Deacon Domenic, and the Parish staff, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God continue to watch over us and bless us! |
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Prepare yourself for...
The Nativity of the Lord
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Christmas Eve/Day Hymns:
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass...
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Saint Anthony Parish
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Thank you to everyone who donated gifts for our Giving Trees which helped St. Anthony parishioners and Prospect families as well as the youth in local group homes under the care of the North American Families Institute.
Your generosity helped to make this Christmas extra special for our local families and youth!
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The Christmas Oplatki are here. This tradition began in Poland and is a sign of charity, unity and friendship. A custom shared by Polish, Slovak and Lithuanian families for centuries. Family traditions and customs, such as this, bring the truths of Faith into the home and remind us that we seek and obtain salvation with the help of others at all times. Please take one Oplatki per family; they are available in the white baskets in the front and back of the church. They have been blessed by Father and instructions for their use can be found in the packet.
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The Health Ministry would like to begin offering blood pressure screenings after mass again.
If you are a healthcare professional and willing to give 15 minutes of your time after mass once a month, please contact the Parish Center at (203)758-4056. In the past, blood pressure screenings were offered on the second Sunday of the month
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The Knights of Columbus Basket for Babies Collection begins Sunday, December 26th and will end on Sunday, January 23rd.
New and unwrapped items can be placed in collection baskets which will be in the rear vestibule of the church. Items collected will be brought to Carolyn’s Place in Waterbury, and the Hope Pregnancy Center in Cheshire.
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Wish List
Baby Bath
Diapers (size 4-6)
Baby Lotion
Diaper Bags
Baby Shampoo
Hats & Sweaters
Baby Wipes
Onesies
Bibs
Outfits
Blanket
Sleepers
Pacifiers
Booties
Rattles
Bottles
Sleepers
Comb & Brush Set
Socks
Crib Sheets
Strollers
Desitin Ointment
Stuffed Animals
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May God, who sees your good works, bless you!
With so many volunteers here at St. Anthony, we would like to try and recognize everyone, no matter what your ministry is. If you are having a meeting, take a photo! Working with someone outside, cleaning the church, volunteering at bingo, holding a prayer session, or teaching a class, take a photo, group or selfie and we will include them in our newsletter and bulletin!
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The counting ministry is looking for new volunteers!
Have ever considered assisting with counting the collections?
The counters are on a rotating schedule, volunteering their time once a month for a few hours.
Confidentiality is essential in this ministry.
please call the office if you are interested and for further details.
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Religious Education is in full swing and students have been busy! Check out some photos of their faith in action here
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Please note that when Region 16 dismisses school early due to bad weather, or cancels school for the day, we will NOT have any Religious Ed classes that day. We will also alert on Channel 3, and update our website/social media pages if we choose to cancel.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place, Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00am at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford.
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HOPE Ministry
With the heating season around the corner, this is a reminder that St. Anthony Church’s HOPE Ministry fund can assist those in need with covering the cost of heating your home. If you qualify for Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), you qualify for HOPE assistance. HOPE Ministry can assist with other needs as well, medical bills, budgeting, food, etc. Registered parishioners or residents of Prospect may apply. Please call the office at 203-758-4056 if you have questions regarding HOPE Ministry. Visit the CEAP link here to see how you qualify.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, January 3, 2022
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $1,000
Jackpot #2: $150
THERE WILL BE NO BINGO ON 12/27
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-4056
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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.
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Labonnes Cash for Charities Rebate Program
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Please save your Labonne's cash register receipts. (Keep an envelope in your car to easily save them)
- Every couple of months submit them to St. Anthony Church, via the mail or by dropping them off at the parish center. We will receive 1/2% back.
- You can put your receipts in the Parish Center mailbox, in the collection boxes or mail them to 4 Union City Rd, Prospect, CT.
- Thank you to everyone who has been sending in their slips, keep them coming!
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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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