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.
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Parish Newsletter: August 12, 2022 |
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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What are you passionate about? What stirs up the fire within you? For some of us, it’s the demands of justice — feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, providing drink for those who thirst, freeing those wrongly imprisoned, and making a home for the stranger — that brings forth fire. Others among us are passionate about prayer and the spiritual life. And then, of course, we have those relationships that we protect fiercely. And these are good and worthy… and they are also intimately connected, since we can never compartmentalize our relationships, spirituality, and the work for justice.
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Saint Anthony Parish
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Faith and Friendship Gatherings - This Weekend!
Please join us this weekend for our Faith & Friendship Gatherings! This month's gatherings, held after all Masses, will be hosted by our Ladies Guild.
Stop by, enjoy some refreshments and ask about their organization!
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Youth Formation Registration -
Due Monday!
Monday is the last day to register your child(ren) for Youth Formation Classes for the 2022-2023 school year. Please click here to visit our website and complete 1 online form per student, today! |
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How long have you been a parishioner?
We would like to recognize our parishioners who have been active for 60 or more years. We know there are several out there!
with your name and phone number.
Thank you!
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Mark Your Calendars!
On Saturday, October 15th, we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Anthony Church! Join in the celebration of a Solemn Mass with Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV, followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Church Hall.
Our fundraising dinner dance on November 4th will also celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Anthony Church.
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Confessional Screen
A confessional screen was just purchased for the new chapel at the cost of $1,550.00. If anyone would like to donate this item in memory or honor of someone, please call the office.
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Summer Post Card Contest
This year, we are hosting a "postcard contest”, so please send a postcard from your family travels!
We will post them on a bulletin board.
In September, I will have the volunteer teachers vote on the funniest, farthest, and most unusual and deliver gift cards!
Please send to: Andrea, 4 Union City Road Prospect, 06712
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For the full description of each opportunity, please visit our website.
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Ushers: Ushers are needed, especially at the 11:15 am Mass on Sundays.
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BINGO: We have a very successful Bingo program here at St. Anthony Church; however, in order to run this week after week, we rely on the help of volunteers. We could use help in the areas of: calling the game, office, floor, sealed ticket sales, and kitchen.
- We are looking for volunteers for the following miscellaneous projects:
- Replace the ramp and build a step in the Church storage barn
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Blood Pressure Screenings: The Health Ministry would like to begin offering blood pressure screenings after Mass again. If you are a healthcare professional, please consider giving 15 minutes of your time after Mass once a month.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, August 15, 2022
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $500
Jackpot #2: $1,950
And more!
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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LaBonne's 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!
- This quarter we received $194.14 from the LaBonne’s Cash for Charities program. We submitted $38,000.00 of your receipts! Thank you for participating!
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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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What are the Holy Days of Obligation and when are they abrogated?
On December 13, 1991 the members of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops of the United States of America made the following general decree concerning holy days of obligation for Latin Rite Catholics:
In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
Do you have a question about our Catholic Faith?
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St. Anthony Church
4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712
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