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Thoday at St. Anthony Church! | |
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For week 4 of our parish's Corporal Work of Mercy project, we collected toiletries for the veterans at the West Haven VA hospital. Thank you everyone for opening your hearts and contributing toiletry items for this special collection!
For week 5 of the Project, we are focusing on comforting the sick. This weekend’s collection will be for uplifting cards to be sent to someone at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury Hospital, and Elim Park Health Care Center.
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Volunteers for Holy Thursday
Each year on Holy Thursday at the Mass of the Last Supper we recreate this moving example of love and service when our Pastor Father Gregory washes the feet of twelve members of our parish.
We are seeking twelve adults to participate in what is called the Mandatum. There are no requirements to participate other than a willingness to bring Jesus’ message of service and commitment to our parish family.
The Holy Thursday Mass is on March 28th at 6:30 pm.
If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Jeff Guerrette in the Parish Center at 203-758-4056 ext 15 or by email at volunteercoordinator@stanthonyprospect.org
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Statue of Mary - Relocated
Mark Guastaferri offered us a statue that had resided at the residence of his mother for many years. Thank you to Stella LoGiudice, who, with her husband, Mike, organized the transfer to Father Gregory’s backyard. Thank you to John Schieffer and his nephew for bringing in the equipment, as well as John Riley for assisting. More work will be done to prepare a permanent place for this statue in Father’s backyard. We are sure that Mrs. Guastaferri would be very happy to know that her statue has found the perfect new spot!
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Mark Your Calendars!
Our Parish has some upcoming events to look forward to
this spring! Look below to learn more!
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Monday, March 18th at 6:00 pm:
Pastoral Council meeting in the Parish Center
Weekend of March 23-24th:
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive at LaBonne's Market in Prospect
Saturday, March 23rd following the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass:
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Our Faith Formation Classes for the 2023-2024 school year are in full swing!
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Our First Communion students handed out their prayer partner cards at all Masses this past weekend. Please keep these twenty students, their volunteer teachers and their loving families all in your prayers as they continue to journey together with their church family to the table of the Lord.
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Our grade 4 students completed a corporal work of mercy in class this week. They designed labels for cups for students their own ages who are in isolation or undergoing chemo at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. They thought of how lonely and scared they would be if they were the ones in the hospital, and sent them messages of bravery, love and prayers for the children. Great way to “ visit the sick” grade 4!
Click here to view more photos!
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Prepare Yourself For This Weekend's Mass:
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
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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!
- Altar Serving: We're looking for Youth Altar servers to serve at weekend Masses (Youth Altar Servers must have received their First Communion, and must still be in elementary, middle, or high school); A backup Altar Server for funerals; A Sacristan to serve at the 11:15 am 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!
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, March 18, 2024
Jackpot #1: $1,000
Jackpot #2: $450
and more!
Click here for details!
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Mass Intentions
The Church teaches us that all those who precede us in death are still connected with our lives here on earth in the Communion of the Saints. We experience this most intimately when we celebrate the Mass.
The Church encourages us to have Masses said in remembrance of the deceased. This practice goes a long way in assisting with our healing; keeping memories alive and helping us to focus on the truth about who we are.
If you want to schedule a Mass or Masses for someone who has passed away or is still living, we will open the 2025 book for scheduling on Friday, March 1st. Please call the office or stop in to reserve your intentions.
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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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Thank you for submitting the LaBonne's receipts for their Cash for Charities Program! We appreciate our volunteers who tally them for us as well. This quarter's check is for $312.48 representing $62,000.00 in grocery 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
203-758-4056 www.stanthonyprospect.org
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