January 26, 2024

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Baskets For Babies - Thank You!!

The Father James F. O’Dea Council of the Knights of Columbus would like to thank the many parishioners of St. Anthony Church who gave so generously to our Baskets for Babies collection this year. As you can see in the enclosed picture, your efforts, as in previous years, produced an amazing amount of baby items, making this year another successful campaign. It is very uplifting to see how you remain committed to the life of the unborn, and the well-being of all the young mothers. Everything collected will be delivered to Carolyn’s Place in Waterbury, and The Hope Pregnancy Center in Cheshire.



Mark Your Calendars!

Our Parish has some upcoming events to look forward to

this winter! Look below to learn more!

Lenten Season 2024 is just around the corner!

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.

Faith Formation

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

Click here to view more photos!

Prepare Yourself For This Weekend's Mass:

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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!

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.

Ongoing News

Bingo!

Our Next Bingo: 

Monday, January 29, 2024

Jackpot #1: $125

Jackpot #2: $450

and more!

Click here for details!

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.



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.



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!

T-Shirts

St. Anthony t-shirts are available

in the parish center office. 

Get yours today for $10.00! 

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