April 5, 2024

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Join us this weekend!

Some photos from Holy Week and Easter Weekend!

Click here to view more photos from the 2024 Lenten Season on our website!

Hartford March For Life 2024

For the third consecutive year, St. Anthony Church participated in this very important and impactful March For Life, which was held on March 20th. Because of the generosity of the Knights of Columbus of New Haven, our church did not incur any cost for the bus this year. Approximately 2,000 people attended the March in Hartford which included a rally with our Archbishop, and several Pro-Life speakers, followed by a march around Bushnell Park.

Our church was selected by the Archdiocese to be interviewed prior to boarding the bus. 3 of our parishioners were interviewed and included in the March 24th Sunday television show on Channel 20. This was a wonderful opportunity to raise our voices for the protection of the unborn and to uphold the sanctity of human life!

Together with St. Bridget of Sweden, we filled the bus with 44 people in attendance. This included 15 from St. Anthony’s, 20 from St. Bridget’s, 8 from Holy Disciples in Watertown and 1 from a church in Oxford.

This March For Life is an annual event and we encourage you to consider joining us next year!

Click here to view more photos from this year's event!

Another excellent parish family evening!

This month we focused on creating “ birthday boxes” for children who are living in a foster home/facility. Our Generous families donated all of the materials needed to make this “ kits”. Each one included cake mix, frostings, streamers, candles, balloons and a happy birthday banner. Most importantly, each family made a handmade birthday card for that child, filled with messages of love. They then packaged each with ribbons and tissue paper to present it as a gift! 😊

Ion Bank Community Awards -

Thank You!

Thank you to the 52 parishioners who voted for St. Anthony Church in this year’s Community Awards Program through the Ion Bank Foundation.

We have received $1,300.00! 



Mark Your Calendars!

Our Parish has some upcoming events to look forward to

this spring! Look below to learn more!

April 10th at 6:00 pm

Stewardship Committee meeting in the Parish Center

April 15th at 6:00 pm

Pastoral Council meeting in the Parish Center

Faith Formation

Our Faith Formation Classes for the 2023-2024 school year are in full swing!

The celebration of the

Sacrament of Confirmation

will be on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 am the Cathedral of

Saint Joseph in Hartford.

The celebration of the

Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 am at

Saint Anthony Church.



Prepare Yourself For This Weekend's Mass:

The Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy

Ongoing News

Bingo!

Our Next Bingo: 

Monday, April 8, 2024

Jackpot #1: $1,375

Jackpot #2: $900

and more!

Click here for details!

Volunteer Opportunities!

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 a full description of the outstanding opportunities.

• Bingo: As BINGO at St. Anthony's continues to grow, we are in need of more volunteers for various jobs including calling the game, working on the floor, sealed ticket sales, working in the kitchen, and more. Please consider volunteering once a month!

• Altar Serving: We're looking for Youth Altar servers to serve at weekend Masses (Youth Altar Servers must have received their First Communion, and must still be in elementary, middle, or high school); A backup Altar Server for funerals; A Sacristan to serve at the 11:15 am Mass on Sundays and to assist during Holy Days. We will train for all positions. Please contact Marty Muzzey at 860 965-5655 or mmuzzey@comcast.net; or call the Parish Office if you are interested!

If you would like to volunteer for any of these community service opportunities, please email volunteercoordinator@stanthonyprospect.org , or call our Parish Office at 203-758-4056.

Mass Intentions

The Church teaches us that all those who precede us in death are still connected with our lives here on earth in the Communion of the Saints. We experience this most intimately when we celebrate the Mass.

The Church encourages us to have Masses said in remembrance of the deceased. This practice goes a long way in assisting with our healing; keeping memories alive and helping us to focus on the truth about who we are.

The Mass book for 2025 is now open - if you want to schedule a Mass or Masses for someone who has passed away or is still living, please call the office or stop in to reserve your intentions.



No Thursday Morning Mass

Thank you for attending daily Mass at St. Anthony Church!

Please note, there will not be Mass on Thursday Mornings until further notice.

Please Read!

To the parents of young children: 

Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your children to see and hear what’s going on. They get tired of seeing the backs of other’s heads. Quietly explain the parts of the service and actions of the priest, ushers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray, and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave the Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are welcome in this house of worship.

To the members of our church: 

The presence of children is a gift to the church and they are a reminder that our congregation is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.



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

203-758-4056  www.stanthonyprospect.org