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This Weekend at St. Anthony Church:
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Ministry Leader Meeting:
The Stewardship Committee is hosting a ministry leader meeting on
Sunday, January 14th following the 11:15 am Mass. A light lunch of pizza and salad will be served. (Snow date will be Sunday, January 21st)
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Baskets for Babies Collection - 1 week left!
The Knights of Columbus Basket for Babies Collection will end on Sunday, January 21st. New and unwrapped items can be placed in collection baskets which will be in the rear vestibule of the church. Items collected will be brought to Carolyn’s Place in Waterbury, and the Hope Pregnancy Center in Cheshire.
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Baby Bottle Boomerang - Thank You!
The Pro-Life Ministry extends heartfelt thanks to all the parishioners who participated in the Baby Bottle Boomerang that was held this past October. Because of your generosity and kindness by filling the baby bottles with spare change, bills and checks, St. Anthony Church raised $2622.35 for Carolyn’s Place ! The staff of Carolyn’s Place are extremely grateful for this donation which helps to support mothers and their babies throughout the year. Carolyn’s Place offers free services that include parenting classes, items and furniture for babies, and free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds on the mobile van. Your generosity makes all this possible!!
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Thank You, John!
We have gone from using waste pumps to a gravity septic system at the church. Thank you to John Schieffer who has been working to install the tank and make all of the necessary connections.
Once again, we have many great volunteers, like John, who are very dedicated to our parish and give of their time and talent!
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Mark Your Calendars!
Our Parish has some upcoming events to look forward to
this winter! Look below to learn more!
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Monday, January 15th:
Our Parish Offices will be closed, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day;
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Tuesday, January 16th:
The Ladies Guild will meet at 6:30 pm
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Monday, January 22nd:
The Pastoral Council will meet at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center.
Lenten Season 2024 is just around the corner!
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Sign up for Lenten Adoration!
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 from 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, or 5-6:30
on February 16, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22.
Also, Holy Thursday, March 28 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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Prepare Yourself For This Weekend's Mass:
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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 a full description of the outstanding opportunities.
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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!
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.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo:
Monday, January 15, 2024
Jackpot #1: $1,875
Jackpot #2: $150
and more!
Click here for details!
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Winter is here!
Please note: when Region 16 dismisses school early or cancels school due to inclement weather, there will be no Faith Formation classes that day. We will also alert via Social Media, Channel 3, and our website if we choose to cancel classes.
Please also note that when Region 16 is closed, there will be no weekday Mass at 8:00 am. If Region 16 has a delayed opening, weekday Mass will take place at the original time.
A private Mass will be said for any scheduled intention, sometime that day.
Any parishioner who scheduled an intention for a canceled Mass is welcomed to schedule another Mass at no cost.
Weekend Masses are never canceled, but please use caution in inclement weather.
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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.
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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.
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Hope Ministry &
Winter Assistance
Connecticut residents whose households receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled benefits or Refugee Cash Assistance, or whose annual household income falls at or below 60% of the state’s median income, are eligible. Applications are available online, by phone, email, mail or in-person. Applicants will need to gather energy and/or water documents, income documents and potential documents as needed. For more information and to apply, click here.
Registered parishioners and Prospect residents - if you receive a letter of eligibility from CEAP for this heating season, you qualify for HOPE Ministry assistance. Please call the office at 203 758 4056.
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Altar Servers Needed!
We are looking for...
- Youth Altar servers to serve at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturdays, and the and 11:15am Mass on Sundays (Youth Altar Servers must have received their First Communion, and must still be in elementary, middle, or high school).
- A backup Adult Server for Funerals
- A Sacristan to serve at the 11:15 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!
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T-Shirts
St. Anthony t-shirts are available
in the parish center office.
Get yours today for $10.00!
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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
203-758-4056 www.stanthonyprospect.org
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