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Let’s be bold like the examples in the readings this weekend. Jesus is calling to us right now, today! Let’s answer that call by whatever form it comes:
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It could be to put down the phone during meals and be present to family.
- It might be to stop making excuses and help serve at the soup kitchen downtown.
- Maybe it’s to finally confess that really difficult sin that we’ve been struggling with.
- Or maybe it’s reaching out to a person who looks lonely.
Whatever it is, big or small, let us have the courage to let go of our own plans and simply act by responding to Jesus’ call, “Come, follow me” with deep trust in our unfathomably loving God.
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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 .
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On January 19th, Saint Anthony Church participated in a COVID-19 memorial ceremony that coincided with similar services throughout the country. At 5:30 pm the church bells rang and Father Gregory led a candle lit prayer service on the church steps. Many attended the solemn event to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19.
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Laurie Mikulski
Reader, Counter, EMHC and Plant Care Ministries
Laurie has continued her many ministries during the pandemic as a way of contributing to our parish family. “During these difficult times I feel it is even more important for me to help where I can” she said when asked about the time and talents she gives to St. Anthony Church.
As a lifelong member of the parish, Laurie first began to volunteer in the Faith Formation Ministry when her children were young. When they were grown she then joined the Health Ministry taking blood pressures once a month after Mass. Soon she became a Collection Counter and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and recently became a Reader. For the past two years Laurie has taken on the not insignificant task of watering all the flowers during the Christmas and Easter Seasons. Her care and attention has lengthened by many weeks the time we have all been able to enjoy the flowers. We thank Laurie for her active work within the parish and for being so generous with her time and talents.
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The Knights of Columbus Baskets for Babies Collection will run through January 24th. New and unwrapped items can be placed in collection baskets which will be in the vestibule of the church.
If you would like to contribute but prefer to shop online, you may ship your items to:
St. Anthony Church (in care of Knights of Columbus)
4 Union City Road, Prospect CT 06712
Wish List:
Booties, Blankets, Onesies, Baby Bath Bottles, Outfits, Baby Lotion, Comb & Brush Sets, Pacifiers, Baby Shampoo, Crib Sheets, Rattles, Baby Wipes, Desitin Ointment, Sleepers, Bath Towels, Diaper Bags, Socks, Bibs, Diapers**, Strollers, Blanket Sleepers, Hats, Sweaters and Stuffed Animals.
**If getting Diapers please get size 2-6. These are the sizes the pregnancy centers are in need of most.
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Soul Core Classes Starting February 16th /18th
The focus of Soul Core is the prayers of the Rosary with the “invitation” to integrate strengthening exercises,
including core strengthening; upper and lower body strengthening exercise; stretching for increased flexibility; and periods of meditative rest at each mystery.
There will be a 6:45 am class on Tuesday mornings and a 8:45 am class on Thursday mornings, each for about 50 minutes.
There is a $10.00 donation per participant and class, if they are able, $5.00 of this donation will go to Saint Anthony Parish.
Participants can come to whichever class they wish but they will need to a reserve spot by contacting the instructor, Barbara Ann Suo at (203)605-8354. You can contact her for more information or visit the website.
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Archdiocesan Marriage Enrichment Celebration The Archdiocesan Office of Family Life will hold its 14th annual Marriage Enrichment Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 from 7 - 8:30 pm. This year’s program will be virtual and conducted over the internet. Instructions for signing into the program will be provided with your registration confirmation. To register or to obtain more information, contact Tom and Donna Finn at 8603021110, or email to tfinnphd@gmail.com Please R.S.V.P. by February 4, 2021. |
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Tax letters for 2020 will be mailed BY REQUEST ONLY. If you want a tax letter for 2020 sent to you, please call Charlene at 2037584056, ext. 12, or email her at stanthonyadmin2@comcast.net.
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Have You Made Any Changes Lately? Please also notify Charlene of any changes in your personal information such as change of address, phone number, email address, marital status or a new addition to your family. Accurate records are essential to verify membership and stay in contact with our parish families.
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Guidelines for Attending Mass
While some might feel these guidelines are stringent, it is important that guidelines are followed, that we respect all parishioners and be sure that everyone feels comfortable attending Mass.
- Please bring a face mask to wear, as it is required as you enter, while inside and as you exit. Please be sure to cover your mount and nose with the mask, not just your mouth.
- Every 3rd pew will be completely open and there will be no tape on the seats. This will allow for large families to sit together without sitting on tape. When you come to Mass and are the first in a pew, please move to the end, close to the windows. This allows others to enter the pew from the center aisle and have a place to sit.
- Please enter through the center doors of the front of the church, (with the exception of those that cannot use stairs you may enter through the Angel doors and proceed up the side aisle), proceed up the center aisle and when you enter a pew, move to the far side aisle, allowing other people to sit in the pew.
- There are 20 pews open and with the capacity of 100, that leaves plenty of space for those attending.
- We expect that every individual or family will keep a 6 foot distance between them and the next person/family.
- The center aisle is meant to be used for walking toward the sanctuary and the side aisles are meant for walking away from the sanctuary
- Also, We will no longer use stickie notes to mark the pews on the weekend, only during the week.
Collection Procedure:
- One of the guidelines is that we cannot have the ushers passing the basket to receive your offertory envelopes.
- Three collection boxes will be available inside the church and they will be emptied in the presence of 2 ushers, after every Mass, into a secure bag.
- If there is a second collection, please put your donation for that collection into a separate envelope. If it is a plain envelope, please mark it with the specific collection that it is for.
- If you put loose cash in the box, it will be recorded under the weekly offering. Thank you.
Communion Procedure:
- Please use the markers for distancing while in line. Families can stay together.
- Once in front of Father or Deacon, please extend your hands out flat to receive the consecrated host, as you walk away, pause at the X on the floor, lower your mask, consume the host, put your mask back on and return to your pew down the side outside aisle.
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Bingo is cancelled until further notice.
Unfortunately, BINGO will not be reopening as previously thought due to the state of Connecticut reducing gatherings to 25 people indoors.
Thank you for all who have supported us in the past and we look forward to when we can have a HUGE Jackpot again
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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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Labonnes 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)
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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.
- 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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