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Parish Volunteer Spotlight
All of our volunteers are amazing and here are a couple of new mentions!
The pathway to the Meditation Garden is now complete! Thank you to John Schieffer for donating the labor to complete the walkway They also cut away a broken piece of sidewalk. John Riley then came with soil to fill and rake the area and Brian Sardinskas came to seed and cover with straw.
Thank you to Margaret who has joined the gardening ministry!
Recently Fr. Ferraro celebrated Mass with us and he shared how impressed he is with our Church community. He sees our bulletin often and commented on our activities and number of volunteers. If your ministry would like to give a shout-out to a new member, just let us know!
Whether you have an hour a month or several hours a week, we welcome your time and talent!
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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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Faith and friendship Gatherings - Next Weekend!
Please join us for the Welcome Committee's Faith and Friendship Gatherings that will be held after all Masses next weekend!
We hope to see you all there!
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September Ladies Guild Meeting
The September Ladies Guild Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, September 20th at 6:15 pm in the Parish Center. Our guest will be Brenda Martin, who will present information about the Importance of Strength and Balance (at any age). All women of St. Anthony Church may join us at our meeting to hear this information. We would like to see some new faces at our meeting and look forward to seeing everyone!
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Upcoming New Day Bereavement Group Program
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
New Day Bereavement Group at St. Anthony Church is offering a 9-week program beginning Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm, where individuals can share their grief stories and learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing. Registration is needed, as space is limited. Please visit our website for more information.
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Tootsie Roll Drive
The Father O'Dea Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will hold a tootsie roll drive at LaBonne's Market in Prospect on Saturday, September 24th, and Sunday, September 25th. This is the Knights' annual campaign to raise funds for people with intellectual disabilities. Please stop by and support the Knights in this worthwhile endeavor! All donations are greatly appreciated!
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New Welcome Committee Members Needed!
The Welcome Committee is looking for new smiling faces and welcoming hearts to help out at the Faith and Friendship Gatherings once a month, after the Mass that you attend.
We are also searching for a new member to take over the mailing of the Welcome packets to the new parishioners.
If you are interested, please call Terri at 203-527-3097
or email terrikeiser@hotmail.com
Thank you!
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Donations Needed!
We are seeking wine bottle donations from parishioners for our 60th Anniversary Celebration Event. We will be collecting until October 8th. If you are willing, please donate a bottle of Josh brand wine (red, white, or rose). You can bring your bottle and place it in the crate on a Saturday or Sunday at the back of the church, or bring it to the Parish Center during business hours. Any leftover bottles will be raffled at the November fundraiser. Please consider donating, especially if you are unable to attend the event.
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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-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reflection:
“I remember one young woman who had gone through terrible struggles. She has lost her mother at a young age and had made choices that were very destructive. She had done things that she regretted, and she really had doubts about a God that loved, not to mention that she herself was lovable.
Jennifer and I met many times over several months, talking about her experience and her frustration with God. I invited her to be honest with God and to share her frustration and anger with Him. I told her that He was a ‘big boy’ and that He could take it. She did not have to hide her feelings from God, and she could freely share them with Him. And anyway, it wasn’t as if God did not know what she was thinking or feeling anyways. I told her that God was deeply in love with her no matter what... click here to continue reading!
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Catholic Question Corner
Why is the fish a symbol of Christianity?
The fish has been used for years to symbolize Christianity - and it is still used today! One of the most fascinating and beautiful facets of the fish symbol is its use as an acronym. If you take the first letter of each of the Greek words “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior,” you get the word ICHTHYS: fish in Greek. So the fish is a profession of faith in Christ, His divine identity, and His saving mission.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, September 12, 2022
Jackpot #1: $875
Jackpot #2: $2,400
And more!
Click here for details!
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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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