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Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Blessing of the Backpacks - This Weekend!
Father Gregory will be blessing backpacks during all the Masses this weekend. All those who are students, from preschool to college, and anyone who is involved with the education of children, youth and adult learners – teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, food service, custodians or other staff will receive a Blessing. Let’s get this next school year off to an amazing start! Bring your backpack! :)
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Donations Needed!
We are seeking wine bottle donations from parishioners for our 60th Anniversary Celebration Event on October 15th. We will start collecting from the first week of September until October 8th. If you are willing, please donate a bottle of Josh brand wine (red, white, or rose). You can bring your bottle and place it in the crate on a Saturday or Sunday at the back of the church, or bring it to the Parish Center during business hours. Any leftover bottles will be raffled at the November fundraiser. Please consider donating, especially if you are unable to attend the event.
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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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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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Please visit our website for the full description of the outstanding opportunities.
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reflection:
The overarching theme found in Sunday’s readings is humility. The virtue of humility, sagely defined by C.S. Lewis, “is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” As we hear Jesus’ words in the Gospel, this is precisely what we are invited to do by allowing space at the head of the table for others to be honored above ourselves. Jesus lived the ultimate example of humility — incarnate, reliant on Mary and Joseph as an infant and child, handing himself over to be crucified, and now allowing himself to be consumed by the faithful daily, in the guise of bread and wine in the Eucharist... click here to continue reading!
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Catholic Question Corner
What Catholic Basilica did George Washington help establish?
The Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria, Virginia!
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, August 29, 2022
Jackpot #1: $750
Jackpot #2: $2,550
And more!
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Youth Formation Registration is Still Open!
If you have not yet registered your child(ren) for Youth Formation Classes for the upcoming school year, it is not too late! As of Monday, August 15th, there is a late fee of $25 per registration. Please click here to visit our website and complete 1 online form per student, today! Classes will begin the week of October 16th!
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Mark Your Calendars!
On Saturday, October 15th, we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Anthony Church! Join in the celebration of a Solemn Mass with Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV, followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Church Hall.
Our fundraising dinner dance on November 4th will also celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Anthony Church.
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Confessional Screen
A confessional screen was just purchased for the new chapel at the cost of $1,550.00. If anyone would like to donate this item in memory or honor of someone, please call the office.
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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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