St Anthony Church Triduum 2021 Newsletter
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed following the 11:15 Mass.
The Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. The divine mercy of God is never-ending. The second reading reminds us of this important fact: “Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last, the one who lives. Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever.”
How well do we accept the Resurrection reality in our own lives? Do we understand and embrace the mercy of God? Here’s the good news of Divine Mercy Sunday: we don’t need to be all that good at it! We can be afraid. We can be closed off to love, to life, to new opportunities. We can be unsure of God’s presence and demand assurances. The disciples did all of this and more. God’s mercy showed up anyway.
The 11:15 Mass will continue to be live-streamed for the time being.
Therefore St Anthony Church will broadcast on Facebook LIVE Sundays at 11:15 am.
The video of the Mass will be available on this page of our website after the Mass is complete.
Alpha Program at Saint Anthony Church

Join us April 11 th and 25 th at 12:15 pm as we explore The Alpha course.

This course seeks to introduce the basics of the
Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions.
The Alpha talks explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of basics of the Christian faith in an updated and engaging way.
We will meet in the Hope Room following the 11:15 am Mass to watch a short video followed by a discussion.
Happy Easter!

Thank you to all who came out on Saturday to help beautifully decorate the church for Easter and to Stella LoGiudice for capturing it all!
Click here to see more photos as well as those of the Easter Food Blessing.
Sheet Rock is up in the church hall!
Thank you to all who voted! We received this letter:

Dear Community Partner,
It is our pleasure to notify you that the customers of Ion Bank have voted your organization as one of our 2021 Community Awards Program winners. The Community Awards Program resulted in 2,732 customer votes for 201 non-profit organizations that allowed us to award grants totaling $70,025.
St. Anthony Church received 50 votes! Please look out for your $1,250 check to arrive in the mail within the next few weeks.
Thank you for all the good work you do in the community. We look forward to you participating in our 2022 Community Awards Program.
Warm Regards,
Kathleen A. McPadden, Executive Director, Ion Bank Foundation

New steps have been installed at the front side of the church and we are getting quotes for new railings. If you would like to donate the railings in honor or in memory of someone, please contact the office for more information.
Confirmation News

We are happy to announce that we have received official word from the Archdiocese of Hartford office, that we will be welcoming Bishop Juan Betancourt, at Saint Anthony’s for Confirmation on Tuesday May 25th, at 7 pm.

Please keep our grade 10 students in your prayers, as they continue their preparation and classes for this sacrament.
Registration is Open for our First Golf Outing!

  • Attention Golfers, grab your foursome and join us!
  • You can download the form here
  • Sponsorships are available and we are accepting monetary donations as well as raffle donations.
  • Visit the page on our website for details and contact information.
Are you Spring Cleaning?
Saint Anthony Ladies Guild will participate in the Prospect Town wide Tag Sale
Saturday, May 15 from 9am - 4pm
  • They will be selling gently used household items and are requesting that all items
be clean and in very good condition. (However they CAN NOT take clothing or bedding.)
  • Their location will be behind the Town Hall, to the side in a small parking area.
  • Items can be brought to the location the morning of the Tag Sale at 8 am
Let’s clean out our closets and make this a huge success!! 
All proceeds will go to the repairs/improvements of Saint Anthony church hall.
The Knights of Columbus Cow Chip Raffle will be held on Saturday, June 26th, in the St. Anthony Church soccer field at 11:00 am.
  • Ticket sales will be conducted after all Masses beginning this weekend.
  • Tickets are $5 each, a book of 5 tickets is $25.
  • Prizes: 1st- $1,000; 2nd-$300; 3rd-$100; and 4th-$75.
  • Winner need not be present.
  • Money raised goes to the Knights of Columbus Council 13459 to be distributed to our church, community, and those in need.


Soul Core Class
New Schedule
  • Thursday mornings at 8:45 am
  • First Saturdays - at 9:15 am (Weather permitting class will be held outdoors by Our Lady of Fatima statue.)
The focus of Soul Core is the prayers of the Rosary with the “invitation” to integrate exercises and periods of meditative rest at each mystery.
2021 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
REACHING OUT, HEALING TOGETHER

Bingo is cancelled until further notice.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to keep up to date please email stanthonychurchcc@gmail.com

Thank you for all who have supported us in the past and we look forward to when we can have a HUGE Jackpot again
When shopping Amazon, you can choose to use Amazon Smile* and a percentage of your order will be donated to St. Anthony Church, specifically for the refurbishing of the Church hall.
Click on the photo to get started!
*We encourage supporting local businesses, direct trade and fair trade partners as well as environment considerations when making purchases. If you do choose to use Amazon Smile and you don’t need your item immediately, please don’t choose overnight/rush delivery because this often forces people to work on Sunday. 
Labonnes Cash for Charities Rebate Program
  • Please save your Labonne's cash register receipts. (Keep an envelope in your car to easily save them)
  • Every couple of months submit them to St. Anthony Church, via the mail or by dropping them off at the parish center. We will receive 1/2% back. 
  • You can put your receipts in the Parish Center mailbox, in the collection boxes or mail them to 4 Union City Rd, Prospect, CT.
  • Thank you to everyone who has been sending in their slips, keep them coming!

Please consider using online giving for your financial support.
The consistency from online giving is very helpful over vacation periods. You may still use your envelopes and mark “I gave online”. 
Thank you and God bless you for all you do for St. Anthony Church!
Parish Mission Statement
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