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.
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Parish Newsletter: August 5, 2022
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Faith helps us overcome many of the anxieties of daily life.
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Saint Anthony Parish
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Welcome Ralph!
We are happy to welcome our new Music Director,
Ralph Belvedere, to our Parish!
We are excited to see your passion for music and teaching shine through your work in the music ministry.
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Faith and Friendship Gatherings
The August Faith & Friendship gatherings after all Masses on
August 13th and 14th will be hosted by our Ladies Guild
Please stop by, enjoy some refreshments and ask about their organization!
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Youth Formation Registration
Registration for our 2022-2023 Youth Formation Classes is now open! Please click here to visit our website and complete 1 online form per student by Monday, August 15th!
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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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Summer Post Card Contest
This year, we are hosting a "postcard contest”, so please send a postcard from your family travels!
We will post them on a bulletin board.
In September, I will have the volunteer teachers vote on the funniest, farthest, and most unusual and deliver gift cards!
Please send to: Andrea, 4 Union City Road Prospect, 06712
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For the full description of each opportunity, please visit our website.
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Ushers: Ushers are needed, especially at the 11:15 am Mass on Sundays.
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BINGO: We have a very successful Bingo program here at St. Anthony Church; however, in order to run this week after week, we rely on the help of volunteers. We could use help in the areas of: calling the game, office, floor, sealed ticket sales, and kitchen.
- We are looking for volunteers for the following miscellaneous projects:
- Replace the ramp and build a step in the Church storage barn
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Blood Pressure Screenings: The Health Ministry would like to begin offering blood pressure screenings after Mass again. If you are a healthcare professional, please consider giving 15 minutes of your time after Mass once a month.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, August 8, 2022
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $375
Jackpot #2: $1,800
And more!
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!
If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the
Parish Center at 203-758-4056
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LaBonne's Cash for Charities Rebate Program
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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!
- This quarter we received $194.14 from the LaBonne’s Cash for Charities program. We submitted $38,000.00 of your receipts! Thank you for participating!
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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!
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St. Anthony Church
4 Union City Road – Prospect, CT 06712
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