October 14, 2022

Upcoming Events and Announcements

This Weekend at St. Anthony Church:

See a letter from Father Gregory

about tomorrow's celebration below!

Chapel Update



Our new chapel will be blessed tomorrow. 

In time, the chapel will be accessible 24/7 for those wishing to spend time in prayer. This was the vision of Father Gregory and a parishioner who wishes to remain unnamed. This parishioner has worked tirelessly to find items for our chapel by visiting closed churches. We have many items from St. Lucy Church in Waterbury. The chapel is located where the confessional was, and confessions will continue to be held in that space. John Riley is working to refurbish an old Altar, David Beutel is hanging a light and adding an outlet, but in the process found burned wires that needed to be replaced. Carol Muzzy has been busy cleaning and polishing the pews and kneelers. The carpet in the room has been repaired and cleaned and the walls and ceiling have a coat of fresh paint. Some young parishioners assisted with moving the pews and kneelers from our storage shed into the Chapel. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project with time and prayer! We look forward to it being completed in the next couple of months! 

Do you want to be featured in our

Parish Media next week? 

Share your best photos from our 60th Anniversary Celebration with Amanda, our Communications Coordinator at communications@stanthonyprospect.org to be featured on our website and social media next week! 

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.



Ladies Guild Meeting Tuesday!

The October Ladies Guild meeting will take place

at 6:30 pm in the Hope Room!

Blessing of the Animals Photos 

Thank you to everyone who brought their furry friends to the animal blessing last weekend!

Click here to view more photos from this blessing!

Our New St. Anthony's Choir

Our new St. Anthony's adult choir has been hard at work, and has been singing beautifully at our Sunday Masses! 

Baby Bottle Boomerang

The Baby Bottle Boomerang is now in action!

This is a fundraiser for Carolyn’s Place, a pregnancy care center in Waterbury that assists pregnant women in need of assistance with free services and baby items. During the month of October, please fill your plastic baby bottle with spare change (or a check if you wish). The bottles should be returned on November 5 or 6. Carolyn’s Place sincerely appreciates your generosity!

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!

Mark Your Calendar!

Our Parish has more exciting events to look forward to this Fall! Use the links below to learn more:

November 2nd at 6:30 pm: 

Please join us as we celebrate The Feast Day of All Souls. Celebrating this Mass is a beautiful way to pray for our loved ones and remember that they are always with us. A special intention will be observed for all who celebrated a funeral Mass in the last year. The Mass will be followed by refreshments in the vestibule of the Church. Please RSVP at 203-758-4056 if you plan to attend.

November 4th:

Fundraising Dinner Dance (also celebrating the 60th Anniversary)

November 9th at 5:00 pm:

Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass at Sacred Heart Church

December 2nd & 3rd: 

Annual St. Anthony Church Christmas Bazaar sponsored by our Ladies Guild

December 6th:

Advent Penitential Service

December 18th: 

First Annual Advent Celebration of Lessons and Carols by candlelight

Faith formation classes for the 2022-2023 school year begin next week!

Click here to view the class schedule!

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

Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:

The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel Reflection:

For the first nine months of my daughter’s life, she didn’t “sleep” so much as she succumbed to 45-to-90-minute power naps against which she struggled viciously, like a fugitive resisting capture.

In those blurry, melatonin-deficient days of early parenthood, I don’t think I once said a nighttime prayer that lasted more than five seconds. As soon as my daughter had finally passed out for the first “nap” of the night, I hastened to make the most of my window of opportunity and tried to get to sleep as quickly as possible. Prayer was a mumbled half-thought, half-groan that went something like, “I’m so sorry, God, I’m just so tired, but I love you” as I was borne away on the irresistible current of a REM cycle... click here to continue reading!

Catholic Question Corner 

In honor of Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt coming to our

Church to celebrate the 60th Anniversary with us this weekend:

How should we properly address an auxiliary bishop?

When addressing an auxiliary bishop or archbishop in conversation, it is common to say their title followed by their last name (for example Bishop Betancourt). Some bishops and archbishops may prefer being addressed by their first name, but you should always assume their last name unless told otherwise. In more formal settings, it is a sign of respect to say “Your Excellency”, or simply “Excellency”.

Bingo!

Our Next Bingo: 

Monday, October 17, 2022



Jackpot #1: $125

Jackpot #2: $750

And more!

Click here for details! 

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!