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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass...
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Please click on the links below to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Saint Anthony Parish
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Scout Sunday
A few Scouts joined us for Mass last weekend for Scout Sunday. “Duty to God” lies at the foundation of Scouting’s commitment to moral, ethical, and spiritual growth. We appreciate the scouts, their families, and their leaders for being with us this weekend and for their presence here at St. Anthony Church.
Pictured: Bella and Joao from Pack 27, and Lucas, Tyler, and Michael from Troop 258 with Deacon Domenic.
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Volunteer Spotlight – Lois Fusco
Lois has served our parish since 2016 as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and a member of the Baptismal Preparation Ministry. But, perhaps, her greatest contribution to our parish has been her personal ministry of bringing new spiritual programs to the Church of St. Anthony.
Thank you, Lois, for your commitment to expanding the faith journey of our parish. We look forward to many more programs of faith through your ministry.
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Family Faith February
Faith formation families spent a Saturday making Homemade Valentine's to share with our greater community of senior citizens and the infirmed at area nursing homes. Our church hall was filled with laughter, love, snacks, and students making new friends. We also thank our Grade 9 high school students who volunteered to spend the day helping their church family.
View more photos from this event on our website!
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New Weekly Mass Chalice
The weekly Mass Chalice was donated to our Church by Ellen and Kevin Beecher. The chalice belonged to Father Eugene Kilbride, parish priest at St. Helena Church in West Hartford for many years. He was the brother of the late Marie (Kilbride) Shurkus and they were raised in Waterbury in the Washington Hill section. Marie was very active in our church. Ellen is Marie's daughter and niece to Father Eugene and donated the bluestone chalice to our parish and Father Gregory decided to use it for the weekly masses.
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Friday Soup Suppers are Back!
After 2 years, we are excited to announce that we will be continuing our tradition of meatless soup suppers each Friday in Lent preceding the Way of the Cross.
We are seeking ministries to sponsor each of the suppers. If you would like to sponsor a soup supper please contact David Byrne with the preferred date stanthonyvc@gmail.com.
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Sign Up for Lenten Adoration
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46
Adoration is a silent time for you to have some time alone with Jesus. You can do whatever type of prayerful devotion that suits you before our Lord, or you can sit quietly and say nothing, just keeping Him company like you would a dear friend. The Blessed Sacrament can never be left alone. At least one person needs to be always present.
Please sign up to spend an hour with Jesus each week during Lent.
A wonderful suggestion for ministry leaders is to encourage those in their ministries to commit to some of these times.
Hours are Fridays: 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6 on March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8.
Also, Holy Thursday, April 14, following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8-8:30, 8:30-9:00, 9:00 -9:30, 9:30-10.
For more information or to sign up for your special hour of praise, please call Michele Mikelskas at 203-755-0189 or Charlotte Scaviola at 203-758-5711.
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Ministry Leaders Meeting
The Stewardship Committee will be hosting a Ministry Leader Meeting
on Sunday, February 27th following the 11:15 mass.
We will share updates on happenings as well as ministry needs. This will also be a great chance to socialize with other ministry leaders.
A light lunch will be served. Please save the date and rsvp as soon as possible via email to stanthonyvc@gmail.com.
If you have any questions please contact David Byrne at the Parish Center 203-758-4056 ext 17
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Help Us Earn Grant Money!
The Ion Bank Foundation Community Awards Program gives away $70,000 to local non-profit organizations with each Ion Bank customer eligible to vote for their favorite non-profit organization.
Voting has begun for the 13th Annual Community Awards Program so please help us earn grant money! We will receive a $25 donation from the Ion Bank Foundation for every vote1 we receive!
Every vote counts! If you are an Ion Bank customer, please visit this website to vote until March 15, 2022.
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Volunteers Needed
We are looking for someone who has the ability to embroider onto clothing, to put the words
“St. Anthony Church” on shirts or sweatshirts.
Please contact the office if you have this ability
or any questions.
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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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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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Save the Dates!
The following dates were set for the
Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for this Spring:
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The celebration of the Sacrament of First Communion will take place on
Saturday May 7th at 11 am at Saint Anthony Church.
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The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
for this year is on
Saturday May 21 at 11 am.
This will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford.
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HOPE Ministry
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 for energy assistance.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, February 14, 2022
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $500
Jackpot #2: $750
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-4056
Please note that we are asking all in attendance to please wear a mask while indoors.
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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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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!
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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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