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Congratulations, Paisley!
We would like to welcome a new member to our Parish - Paisley! She was baptized this past Sunday at the 9:30 am Mass.
Congratulations to her and her family!
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” Acts 2:38-39
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Thank You!
We would like to thank Kathy B and the
Baking Committee for their generosity and talent
in providing baked goods for the Faith & Friendship gatherings each month. The Welcome Committee would not be able to provide such a wonderful spread of goodies each month without their donations of time and treats! To all the bakers, THANK YOU!!
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September Ladies Guild Meeting - Tuesday
The September Ladies Guild Meeting will be held on
Tuesday at 6:15 pm in the Parish Center. The speaker for the evening will be Jered Bruzas, Director of Operations at St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury. He will present the new Merriman Culinary Job Training Program as well as other activities and services provided by St. Vincent DePaul.
We would like to see some new faces at our meeting and look forward to seeing everyone!
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New Day Bereavement Group - Starting Wednesday
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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HOPES Collection - Next Weekend
The HOPES (Help Our Parish Elementary Schools) Collection is an annual fundraiser which provides vital support to the Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. This year's collection will take place next weekend (September 24th and 25th). Thanks to your generosity, our elementary schools receive individual HOPES grants which are used to purchase or upgrade important educational tools and resources; particularly in the area of science and technology, provide enhanced safety and security measures, and assist schools with their marketing efforts to reach out to and engage prospective families and so much more.
Visit our website to learn more!
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Tootsie Roll Drive - Next Weekend!
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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40 Days for Life
Our Pro-Life Ministry is participating in 40 Days for Life, which is a campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer, fasting, and community outreach. The campaign this year begins on September 28th, and ends on November 6th.
The campaign will begin with an Opening Day Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford on September 28th, followed by a Rosary Prayer in front of a Planned Parenthood. St. Anthony Church Pro-Life Ministry members will also be holding a prayerful vigil on October 22nd in West Hartford.
Visit our website to learn more!
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Donations Needed!
We are seeking wine bottle donations from parishioners for our 60th Anniversary Celebration Event being held on October 15th.
As of September 12th, we have received 18 bottles of donated wine! Thank you to those that have already made donations! We have enough Cabernet Sauvignon and could use the following Josh Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Chardonnay, and Rose.
You can bring your bottle and place it in the crate at the back of the Church at weekend Mass, or bring it to the Parish Center during business hours.
Please consider donating a bottle for our Parish family enjoy to enjoy at this monumental event! Thank you!
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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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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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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-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reflection:
Our faith is meant to be at work in every area of our lives — not just the personal and private, but the political and public as well. People have a tendency today to separate politics and religion. They see religion as having to do with the afterlife and politics with the here-and-now. Religion is private and politics is public. They don’t want religious leaders to comment on public policy and they don’t want politicians meddling in Church doctrine and discipline. People want a clear separation of church and state... click here to continue reading!
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, September 19, 2022
Jackpot #1: $1,000
Jackpot #2: $150
And more!
Click here for details!
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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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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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