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Special Mass - Tomorrow!
We will celebrate a special Mass on the Feast of Thérèse of Lisieux tomorrow, 10/1, at 4:30 pm. There will be a special blessing of the
Statue of St. Therese that is in the sanctuary of our Church.
Parishioners are invited to bring a red rose to be placed beneath the
statue of this widely venerated Saint.
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Baby Bottle Boomerang -
Starting This Weekend!
The Baby Bottle Boomerang is returning to St. Anthony’s!
It is a fundraiser for Carolyn’s Place, a pregnancy care center in Waterbury that assists pregnant women in need of assistance with free services and baby items. The plastic baby bottles will be available this weekend on October 1 and 2. Please take one on your way out of church and fill it with spare change or you may write a check if you wish. The bottles should be returned on November 5 or 6. Carolyn’s Place sincerely appreciates your generosity!
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St. Vincent DePaul Banquet
Award Recipients
The St. Vincent DePaul banquet was held last week, where local citizens were awarded for their leadership and service in the community:
The Msgr. Joseph T. Donnelly Leadership Award was given to Tom Chute! The Father Cascia Service Awards were given to Reverend John Cooney, Saint Basil the Great Parish, and Mutual Security Credit Union! Congratulations!
Click here to see more photos from this event!
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CPR Training Course - Wednesday!
Just a reminder for those who are registered that the
CPR training course will take place on Wednesday at 7 pm!
Please be sure to complete the online component in advance!
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Blessing of the Animals - Next Weekend!
A blessing of the animals will be next Saturday, October 8th at 9:00 am in front of the Church. Bring your furry friends, and those not so furry too, for a special blessing!
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Last Week for Wine Donations!
Thank you to everyone who has donated wine for our 60th Anniversary Celebration on October 15th!
At this time, we only need 10 more bottles: 3 bottles each of Josh Red Blend and Pino Noir and 2 bottles each of Josh Pino Grigio and Rose.
The last day to donate is Saturday, October 8th.
Any unopened bottles will be used as raffle prizes at our
60th Anniversary Dinner Dance on November 4th at the Crystal Room.
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40 Days for Life
Our Pro-Life Ministry is participating in 40 Days for Life, which is a campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer, fasting, and community outreach. The campaign this year began on September 28th, and ends on November 6th.
Please join the St. Anthony Church Pro-Life Ministry members will also be holding a prayerful vigil on October 12th in West Hartford.
Visit our website to learn more!
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Vendors Needed!
Vendors are needed for our Annual Christmas Bazaar, taking place on December 2nd & 3rd. The Ladies Guild asks that if you see any vendors of interest at fall fairs and festivals, to please grab a business card and share their information with Carol Muzzey at 203-687-7138 or cmuzzey@comcast.net.
If you are a vendor, please also reach out to Carol to secure your spot!
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Class Registration is Still Open!
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year
has been ongoing since July.
Please click here to access the class registration page,
and complete one online form per child.
A late fee applies now, as of August 15th.
This greatly helps us plan for the number of books, teachers,
classrooms, and reserving of the church for activities.
Thanks to the families who have sent in their fees!
Any questions?
Please reach out to Andrea Brown or call 203-758-4848, ext. 19!
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Faith Formation is Accessible!
God made us to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him, and to be happy with Him in heaven.
We are all children of God made in God’s image. Everyone has a unique capacity to know and to love God.
The sacraments are for all of God’s children.
If you have a child with special needs, St. Anthony Faith Formation
will make every effort to help your child receive instruction
and to receive the sacraments.
Please reach out to Andrea to let us know about your amazing child!
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Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to become involved in our Parish, meet Parishioners, and complete community service hours!
Please visit our website for the full description of the outstanding opportunities.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these community service opportunities, please contact David Byrne, Volunteer Coordinator, at 203-758-4056 Ext. 17 or by email volunteercoordinator@stanthonyprospect.org
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reflection:
After hearing Jesus teach about what the future inevitability will bring and the need to offer unconditional forgiveness regardless of circumstances, the apostles ask him to increase their faith. They may have had difficulty understanding the rationale behind his teachings or found them lacking practical sense. What they are hearing is something new. After all, people had settled into what were considered acceptable protocols for dealing with sinners, prostitutes, adulterers, those who hurt you, the poor, the physically challenged, adversaries, and law breakers. Now they are presented with a teaching that turns all of this upside down and conveys God’s nonviolent vision of how human nature and the world are intended to operate. It is very possible that these early hearers of the Word found themselves ill equipped to do as Jesus taught. While truth resonated through Jesus’s words and actions, they were asking to have what Jesus had so that they could more adequately do it. They knew they needed more... click here to continue reading!
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Catholic Question Corner
What is the miracle of Padre Pio and the blind girl?
In 1939, a girl named Gemma Di Giorgi was born with impaired vision. When Gemma was only a few months told, a doctor told the family that her eyes had no pupils, and that she would never see. A nun urged the Di Giorgis to seek the intercession of a holy friar who was famous for the miracles granted through his prayers. The friar, Pio, was part of the Capuchin community in San Giovanni Rotondo. When Pio heard of Gemma’s vision, he wanted to bless her with a miracle. The family brought Gemma to Padre Pio. He asked if she has faith, and gave her communion, and blessed both her eyes with the Sign of the Cross, saying, “Be good and saintly.” Gemma and her grandmother returned home. And now Gemma was seeing things clearly. Click here to continue reading!
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, September 26, 2022
Jackpot #1: $1,250
Jackpot #2: $450
And more!
Click here for details!
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Church Property Improvements
There’s always work to be done on the property, just like your own homes but on a larger scale! Work will be done soon to lower the drains on the flat roofs, replace a large section of shingles on the church roof, and replace a small section of the flat roof over the confessional. The window panes on the stained glass windows need to be sanded and painted. These jobs will cost over $22,000.00. We appreciate your financial support!
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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
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