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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass...
The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Please click on the links below to familiarize yourself with the Hymns for this weekend:
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Saint Anthony Parish
Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks to Cj, Juliette, Dylan, Maggie, Lucy, Timothy and, Siobhan for spreading the love on Sunday and passing out homemade Valentine's after Masses last weekend. Their small act of kindness, in giving their time on a snowy morning, made so many hearts happy!
We also thank all the families who came to spend time making such wonderful cards and notes two Saturdays ago!
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Thank You!
Thank you to Richard V for generously donating a snowblower to St. Anthony Church. This will assist in the clean-up the next time we have a snowstorm!
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Thank You!
We would also like to thank the Knights of Columbus for donating Father Gregory's Christmas tree. It was a beautiful Fraser fir, which lasted up until the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus.
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Tootsie Roll Drive
The Father O'Dea chapter of the Knights of Columbus will hold a tootsie roll drive after all masses this weekend. This is the Knights annual campaign to raise funds for people with intellectual disabilities. All donations are greatly appreciated.
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Mass Schedule Change
Please note that there will not be daily Mass on Thursday mornings until further notice. Please see the image below for the current schedule:
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New Day Bereavement Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
St. Anthony Church is offering a 9-week program where individuals can share their grief stories and learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing.
The sessions are conducted by trained facilitators, who have experienced grief in their lives, and are able to help you move through the tasks of grief. It is not a therapy session, but an opportunity to share with others who have experienced losses themselves.
The sessions will begin Wednesday, April 6 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is no cost for this program. Books used in the group are generously donated by Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home.
Registration is needed, as space is limited. For information, please call Charlotte Scaviola 203-758-5711, Claudette Decilla 203- 758-6283, or Jill Blewitt 203 758-5599.
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Friday Soup Suppers are Back!
After 2 years, we are excited to announce that we will be continuing our tradition of meatless soup suppers each Friday in Lent preceding the Way of the Cross.
We are seeking ministries to sponsor each of the suppers. If you would like to sponsor a soup supper please contact David Byrne with the preferred date stanthonyvc@gmail.com.
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Sign Up for Lenten Adoration
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46
Adoration is a silent time for you to have some time alone with Jesus. You can do whatever type of prayerful devotion that suits you before our Lord, or you can sit quietly and say nothing, just keeping Him company like you would a dear friend. The Blessed Sacrament can never be left alone. At least one person needs to be always present.
Please sign up to spend an hour with Jesus each week during Lent.
A wonderful suggestion for ministry leaders is to encourage those in their ministries to commit to some of these times.
Hours are Fridays: 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6 on March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8.
Also, Holy Thursday, April 14, following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8-8:30, 8:30-9:00, 9:00 -9:30, 9:30-10.
For more information or to sign up for your special hour of praise, please call Michele Mikelskas at 203-755-0189 or Charlotte Scaviola at 203-758-5711.
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Ministry Leaders Meeting
The Stewardship Committee will be hosting a Ministry Leader Meeting
next Sunday, February 27th following the 11:15 mass.
We will share updates on happenings as well as ministry needs. This will also be a great chance to socialize with other ministry leaders.
A light lunch will be served. Please save the date and rsvp as soon as possible via email to stanthonyvc@gmail.com.
If you have any questions please contact
David Byrne at the Parish Center 203-758-4056 ext 17
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Help Us Earn Grant Money!
The Ion Bank Foundation Community Awards Program gives away $70,000 to local non-profit organizations with each Ion Bank customer eligible to vote for their favorite non-profit organization.
Voting has begun for the 13th Annual Community Awards Program so please help us earn grant money! We will receive a $25 donation from the Ion Bank Foundation for every vote1 we receive!
Every vote counts! If you are an Ion Bank customer, please visit this website to vote until March 15, 2022.
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Volunteers Needed
We are looking for someone who has the ability to embroider onto clothing, to put the words
“St. Anthony Church” on shirts or sweatshirts.
Please contact the office if you have this ability
or any questions.
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The Health Ministry would like to begin offering blood pressure screenings after Mass again.
If you are a healthcare professional and willing to give 15 minutes of your time after Mass once a month, please contact the Parish Center at (203)758-4056. In the past, blood pressure screenings were offered on the second Sunday of the month
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Religious Education is in full swing and students have been busy! Check out some photos of their faith in action here
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Please note that when Region 16 dismisses school early due to bad weather, or cancels school for the day, we will NOT have any Religious Ed classes that day. We will also alert on Channel 3, and update our website/social media pages if we choose to cancel. |
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Save the Dates!
The following dates were set for the
Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for this Spring:
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The celebration of the Sacrament of First Communion will take place on
Saturday May 7th at 11 am at Saint Anthony Church.
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The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
for this year is on
Saturday May 21 at 11 am.
This will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford.
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HOPE Ministry
St. Anthony Church’s HOPE Ministry fund can assist those in need with covering the cost of heating your home. If you qualify for Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), you qualify for HOPE assistance. HOPE Ministry can assist with other needs as well, medical bills, budgeting, food, etc. Registered parishioners or residents of Prospect may apply. Please call the office at 203-758-4056 if you have questions regarding HOPE Ministry. Visit the CEAP link here to see how you qualify for energy assistance.
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo: Monday, February 21, 2022
TWO Jackpot Games!
Jackpot #1: $625
Jackpot #2: $900
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! If you can volunteer one Monday per month, please call the Parish Center at 203-758-4056
Please note that we are asking all in attendance to please wear a mask while indoors.
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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.
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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!
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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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