St Anthony Church Newsletter
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See the Photo Gallery for more photos from the Annual Blessing of the Throats.
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We all have different strengths and talents but we are all on the same team. Our Lord and Master has given us a game plan. All we need to do is put it into action!
Jesus wouldn’t have gone through all of the trouble of gathering a bunch of people together, teaching them about the kingdom of God, and sending them off on a mission if he didn’t think we had the ability to handle this. A good teacher knows what his students can handle. Do we see in ourselves what God sees in us?Take some time this week to ask God how He is calling you to follow his plan.
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Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Upcoming Events:
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- February 18th - Ladies Guild Meeting will have a presentation by Deacon Dominic. The meeting is at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center.
- February 18th - a meeting of all youth Altar Servers at 7:00 PM in the church. All altar servers are asked to attend. There will be a discussion of new server protocols being put into place for Lent.
- March 6th - Jesus Take Over - a Lenten Night of Praise. Connect with Christ in a wonderful way through Eucharistic Adoration, beautiful music, and encouraging words. 7-9 pm. More info below SAVE THE DATE!
- April 15th - Right to Life March in Hartford
- April 28th - Right to Life Mass, St Anthony Church
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Connect with Christ in a wonderful way through Eucharistic Adoration, beautiful music, and encouraging words.
The event will take place from 7 pm to 9 pm and includes: Father David Madejski and the Catholic Band Manna. Come and experience Christ in an amazing way alongside other passionate Catholics!
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Voting has begun for the 11th Annual Community Awards Program so please help us earn grant money!
- St Anthony Church will receive a $25 donation from the Ion Bank Foundation for every vote we receive!
- CLICK HERE if you are an Ion Bank customer to vote
- Voting continues until March 31, 2020.
- Voting is open to all Ion Bank customers. One vote per customer; however, for accounts with multiple owners, each owner may vote.
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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 March 25, 2020 from 6:30 pm 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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The Mass Book for 2021 will open on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Please contact the Parish Office for for 2021 Mass intention requests.
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Recently at a Mass, Father’s chalice began to leak. We sent 3 chalices out for a quote to be refurbished and the cost for 2 of them would be more than the cost to replace the 2 with a similar style.
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If anyone is interested in donating chalices, perhaps in memory of a loved one, please see Father or call the office.
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Faith Formation News and Schedule
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Grades 5&6 made Valentines to send to local seniors this week.
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Godparent Sponsor Certificate
Requirements needed in order to receive a Sponsor Certificate for Baptism or Confirmation:
- You must be an active parishioner registered for at least three months with St. Anthony Church, over the age of 16, confirmed and, if married, your marriage is recognized by the church.
- Students away at college must obtain a certificate from the chaplain or parish you attend. Military personnel must obtain certificate from the chaplain at your base.
- If you have been asked to fulfill this role and do not meet the preliminary requirements, please call the parish center for an appointment to speak with Fr. Gregory.
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Help Needed:
- Parish Health Ministry is in need of health professionals in the parish to assist with the Blood pressure screenings.
- The Altar Society is in need of someone do clean the linens for the month of October.
- Ushers Needed - Men and women are encouraged to consider joining the Usher/Greeter Ministry, currently needed to serve at the 11:15 Mass.
If you are interested in helping, please contact David Byrne, our Volunteer Coordinator,
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Spring Cleaning
St. Anthony is starting its spring cleaning early and is looking for volunteers.
The Saturday dates are as follows: March 21st , April 4th and 25th (if needed). We will start at 8 am.
We will be working in the church basement to sort items (keep, donate and toss) in the various storage spaces throughout the basement. We will also need people power to carry items to the dumpsters.
If you are available for any of the dates, please contact David Byrne at
stanthonyvc@gmail.com or (203)758-4056.
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That the entire bill for
My Parish APP is paid for by the Archdiocese of Hartford.
It is a wonderful and useful tool that comes to us FREE!
Not only is it a wonderful tool to keep up with Parish News and updates, it also has valuable resources to enhance your spiritual life!
Click Here for links to download it as well as a "Cheat Sheet" of what is on our app and what the icons mean!
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Be sure to join us for our next session on
February 10th
We will be awarding our $200 Rollover Cash Door Prize at this session. 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 #
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$875
Progressive Jackpot #2 $1200
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-405
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When shopping Amazon, you can choose to use Amazon Smile* and a percentage of your order will be donated to St. Anthony Church, specifically for the refurbishing of the Church hall.
Click on the photo to get started!
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We encourage supporting local businesses, direct trade and fair trade partners as well as environment considerations when making purchases. If you do choose to use Amazon Smile and you don’t need your item immediately, please don’t choose overnight/rush delivery because this often forces people to work on Sunday.
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LaBonne’s Ca$h for
Charitie$ Rebate Program
- Please save your Labonne's cash register receipts. (Keep an envelope in you car to easily save them)
- Every couple of months submit them to St. Anthony Church, via the mail, by dropping them off at the parish center or putting them in an envelope in the collection basket.
- They will be totaled and St Anthony Parish will receive a donation for 1/2% of the total receipts!
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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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