St Anthony Church Newsletter
We walk by faith and not by sight.
In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus uses the image of the seed to describe God’s Kingdom. Like a seed planted in the ground, God works in hidden ways. We cannot always understand what He is doing or why things are turning out the way they are. We wonder why He is not doing more to end suffering or why so many people do not believe in the gospel of love. But somehow our Heavenly Father is using all the world’s events — both the good and the bad — to bring His Kingdom to fruition. All we can do is trust that He has it all under control and that He knows what He’s doing. And we have to wait patiently until it is finally manifested in all its glory.
This Sunday is Feast of our Patron Saint Anthony!
There will be a Special Mass at 11:15 am, followed by a Procession and Reception.
Please join us and bring your own chairs to enjoy the reception outdoors with fellow parishioners.
As per the Archdiocese:
  • Effective Wednesday, June 9th, for those who are vaccinated, wearing masks will now be optional while at Mass, at other liturgies, and at any indoor or outdoor events held at our churches.
  • Those who remain unvaccinated should continue to wear masks.
  • Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion should continue to wear a mask and sanitize prior distribution.

Please click on the links to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
Offertory: Lord, You Have Come
Recessional: Amazing Grace
Bingo is OPENING THIS MONDAY!

Bingo is back! Come and join in the fun on Monday nights at 7:00. If you have never been, try something new, bring your own food and make a night of
it! Thank you to Dave Bosco and his helpers, Jeff Guerrette, Mark Bobbi and John Riley, for your part in getting the bingo games going again. Dave
and his helpers have spent countless hours getting the proper equipment, cleaning, planning, wiring, hanging TVs, and meeting with volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer 1 night a month to help with bingo, please call
the office. Hope to see you there!
The Heart Saver CPR/AED Certification - Recertification Course will be offered on June 15, 2021 at the Parish Center at 6:30 pm and will be about 2 hours.
The course is $35.
Certification for all those who took the course two years ago will be expiring in June. 
Anyone can take this course regardless if you were certified somewhere else or never certified. 
Please consider taking the course, you might save a life!
Please RSVP to Pat Vlamis or call 203-808-1577.
 Convalidation of your Marriage

Were you married by a justice of the peace or outside of the Catholic Church? Deacon Domenic will hold an info session this Wednesday in the parish center at 7:00 pm, about bringing your marriage into the Church through convalidation. The Church sees marriage as far more than a contract, it is a loving sacramental bond where you receive God’s grace. Registration is not necessary.
Thank you to Brendan Poudrier for choosing to make the stand to hold a plaque commemorating the place where our old church stood, as well as a stand to hold the updated plaque by the Meditation Garden. Both are part of his Eagle Scout Project. Below is a photo of what is on the plaque.

Thank you also to the parishioners who donated benches.

Take a few moments this summer to stop by this special place to sit and reflect.
Send in a photo of your Grad!

We want to recognize the parishioners who are celebrating a graduation this year!
Email it to Pat Vlamis with the details such as school, any awards and plans for the future!
Save the Date -July 6th- Details coming soon!
Multi-Parish Raffle
St. Anthony Church is participating in something new this year, a multi-parish raffle. 
We have partnered with St. Roch Church in Greenwich, the raffle permit holder, who started this in 2014. We do not incur the expense of prizes, printing, postage, permits or marketing to participate, and will receive 50% of our ticket sales.
Fifteen American Express Gift Cards will be given as prizes! 
You will soon be receiving a letter in the mail soon, with more details, along with 4 raffle tickets at $25.00 each. Checks are payable to St. Anthony Church.
 We hope that you will participate in the raffle by purchasing tickets, giving as a gift or selling them to family or friends. Thank you for your anticipated participation!
Volunteers Needed:
  • We are looking for someone to coordinate our Health Ministry. This volunteer should have a health professional background. They are responsible for coordinating the blood pressure screening once they are restarted, hopefully soon.  They also are responsible for our AED devices. This includes regular testing of the device and the certifications for the users. 
  • Now that our parishioners are returning to Mass on the weekends we need to re-establish the Usher Ministry. Ushers welcome and assist attendees before Mass. They are responsible for the collection of offerings during Mass and properly securing them after Mass. There are occasionally special feast days that require additional assistance.  If you have previously been an usher please let us know you are able to return.
  • For more information on either ministry please email David Byrne, the Volunteer Coordinator or call the parish center 203-758-4056 ext 17.
Closing Mass celebration for the Archdiocesan
Synod 2020: Grow & Go

The Mass will be celebrated at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on August 13th at 6:30 PM
We are allowed up to 30 guests and tickets will be issued for entrance to the Mass. If you would like to attend, please call the office. Please act promptly as The sooner we provide the names of attendees, the better the location of our 30 seats will be! 


Soul Core Class
  • First Saturdays - at 9:15 am (Weather permitting class will be held outdoors by Our Lady of Fatima statue.)
  • The other class is Thursday mornings at 8:45 am
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.
If you are planning to attend, please call Barbara by 203-605-8354 by 6:00 pm the evening prior to class. 
2021 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
REACHING OUT, HEALING TOGETHER

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