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Thank You!!
Our 60th Anniversary dedication of the parish was a beautiful celebration.
We have many volunteers to thank.
Our Altar servers, sacristans, and usher ministries, for always serving and making the celebration of our Masses run smoothly.
Leann Fallon, Heather Fontaine, Sue Maloney, Annette Murphy, and Carol Muzzey for the planning, prepping, serving, and clean-up at the reception. We had a wonderful variety of refreshments with beautiful detail to the decorations. Kathy Doyle donated and made the lovely white bows for the pews which we will be able to use for weddings, 1st Holy Communion, and other celebrations. Our choir members who spent time rehearsing and being present with visiting members, sharing their incredible talent. Diana Veneri for spearheading the wine donations. Stella LoGiudice for all of the photos taken recording the history of this special day. To our Garden Ministry for working to keep our property beautiful. And to all of our parishioners who donated wine, participated in the Mass, attended the reception, and who pray for our Church. You are the heart of this parish. Thank you!!
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All Saint's Day
Tuesday, November 1st
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Please join us this Tuesday as we celebrate those Christians who achieved spiritual maturity.
All Saint's Day is a day to venerate all the holy men and women who have been canonized by the Church. Masses will be held at 8:00 am, 12:15 pm, and 6:30 pm.
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All Soul's Day
Wednesday, November 2nd
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Please join us as we celebrate The Feast Day of All Souls this Wednesday at 6:30pm. Celebrating this Mass is a beautiful way to pray for our loved ones and remember that they are always with us.
The Mass will be followed by refreshments in the vestibule of the Church.
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60th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner Dance -
1 Week Away!
Get your tickets today and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the dedication of our Church, as well as Deacon Domenic’s birthday! Enjoy a delicious meal at the Crystal Room with music by the Steve Atwood Band. Thank you to the fundraising committee for all of their planning, and advertising, and for being present each weekend to sell tickets!
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Baby Bottle Boomerang - 1 Week Left!
This is the last week for the Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser. Please return your bottles next weekend, on November 5 or 6 by placing them in the tubs that will be by the doors. Checks can be made out to Carolyn’s Place, as they pick up the baby bottles with the donations in them. Thank you to all those who have already contributed and for Trudy Higgins for organizing the event this year! Carolyn's Place appreciates your generosity!
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Collection for the Archdiocese for Military Services
The 2nd collection next weekend, 11/5 and 11/6, is for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. This collection takes place every 3 years and unlike a traditional diocese, the AMS has no geographical boundaries, no parishes or parish registries, and receives no financial support from the U.S. Military or the U.S. Government. The AMS relies solely on private donations for an operating budget of more than $9.3 million. This is a great way to support those serving our country as well as our veterans!
Please consider donating - thank you for your generosity!
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National Vocation Awareness Week - 2 Weeks Away!
National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country November 6-12, 2022. Please ask our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons, and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of vocation.
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Think, Pray, Vote!
The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference, with the support of the Bishops, has initiated a campaign called "Think Pray Vote" to provide Catholics guidance as they make their decisions during this election season.
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Photos From The St. Vincent DePaul
"Walk in Their Footsteps" Event
The St. Vincent DePaul Walk in their Footsteps Race for Awareness event was held last weekend. Many of our parishioners, including some of our Confirmation students and their families, participated in this meaningful event. Participants received a glimpse into the reality of poverty experienced by many people in our community and were shown the St. Vincent DePaul thrift store, soup kitchen/food pantry, and shelter.
Click here to see more photos from this event!
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reflection:
Today is the day we can discover a new way of living, a way that is truly fulfilling and empowering. We need only answer Jesus’ call and take our first steps on this adventure which, if we are faithful to it, will lead us to everlasting life in heaven... click here to continue reading!
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Catholic Question Corner
Who keeps watch over immigrants to the United States?
The little German boy named after St. Francis Xavier was born in January of 1819. One day, when he was still small, his mother asked him what he would be when he grew up. Little Francis replied by pointing to a picture of his patron saint and declaring, “I shall be another St. Francis Xavier!” Francis loved his faith very much and wished to act upon it. Inspired by tales of the work done by the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer in America, he joined the Congregation when he was twenty-three.
He made the long trip to America during the winter. Once there, he worked for nine years at St. Philomena Parish in Pennsylvania, traveled as an itinerant missionary in the early 1860s, then was later assigned to New Orleans by the Congregation in 1866. It was right around this time that yellow fever broke out in the city. Father Seelos worked tirelessly, administering to those suffering from the sickness. Then he, too, became ill and, after several weeks of meek suffering, entered heaven on October 4th, 1867.
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos seemed on the outside to lead an “ordinary” life, but he was known for his cheerfulness and humility. Like him, many holy American men and women are quietly moving toward sainthood due to the selflessness, joy, and humility with which they lived their “ordinary” lives.
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Our first week of classes was a success! | |
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Our first and second-grade friends have been busy learning the sign of the cross and the Hail Mary. They did so well, we surprised them with a Mother Mary Cupcake this week, with a photo of Mary they made last class!
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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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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo:
Monday, October 31, 2022
Jackpot #1: $375
Jackpot #2: $1,050
And more!
Click here for details!
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Pray for Hurricane Ian Victims
Everlasting Father, we bring before You all who are victims of this hurricane. May they know that You are their shelter and their stronghold in this time of distress. This storm has been ruthless, and we ask that You restore what has been lost and set them in a place of safety. Provide them with all that they need right now and show us how we can best minister to their needs. Amen.
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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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Our most recent check from the LaBonne's Cash For Charities Program totaled $286.25!
Thank you everyone for your support, keep sending in those receipts!
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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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