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Thanksgiving Worship - Sunday!
Our Parish has been invited to a night of Thanksgiving Worship, hosted by The Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Waterbury. Please consider joining members from local churches and organizations for this special evening!
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Our Annual Christmas Bazaar is 2 Weeks Away!
We are looking for donations of gently used items to be sold at the Granny's Attic booth at our Annual Christmas Bazaar! If you have any items to donate, please drop them off on Thursday, December 1st between 1:00-5:00 pm at the Church basement, near the stage. We ask that NO furniture or baby items (such as pack-n-play, strollers, cribs, etc.) be donated. Thank you!
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Best Wishes, Terri!
Saying Goodbye to Welcome Committee chair Terri Keiser is fellow parishioner Lois Fusco. Terri served on the Baptism Apostolate and participated in several prayer and study groups at our parish over the past five years. Terri received a papal blessing from several members of her volunteer groups -- Helen Plante, Charlotte Scaviola, Cheryl Tokarski, and Lois -- as a parting gift in recognition of her 70th birthday. Terri was active in the Welcoming Committee, and was a member of the adult choir. She and her husband Dennis left for TN last weekend to be closer to family who had recently relocated. We wish you the best!
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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
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Gospel Reflection:
Above him, there was an inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews” (Luke 23:38). These words would spark the poignant exchange between Jesus and the two thieves. One is unwilling to consider a need for saving, mocking this innocent man suffering beside him. In contrast, the other receives the promise of paradise through a humble, contrite acknowledgment of his sins and the recognition and proclamation of Jesus as Messiah. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” (Luke 23:42). And Jesus demonstrates God’s great mercy as He promises the good thief, on that very day, entrance into the kingdom... click here to continue reading!
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Catholic Question Corner
Who gave up marriage and a comfortable inheritance to follow Christ Crucified?
Paolo Danei was a pretty normal fellow. He grew up in a devout Catholic merchant family in northern Italy in the early 18th century. He received a well-rounded education and did well in school as did many of his peers. Maybe the one thing that made him stand out was his devotion to the Eucharist and his profound prayer life…although, quite a few pious young men were like that.
Of course, a Catholic youth of such good standing and education would have pleased many parents; they would have liked him to enter into a holy marriage with one of their daughters. In fact, his uncle—a priest—had tried to arrange a marriage for him. But Paolo politely declined. When this same uncle died and left him an inheritance, he refused that, too (except for the late priest’s prayer book). After all, Paul had a mission that would soon become clear: spreading devotion to the Passion of Christ.
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Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to become involved in our Parish, meet Parishioners, and complete community service hours!
Please visit our website for a full description of the outstanding opportunities.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these community service opportunities, please contact David Byrne, Volunteer Coordinator,
at 203-758-4056 ext. 17 or by email volunteercoordinator@stanthonyprospect.org
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Decorating for Advent Season -
Next Weekend!
Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church for the Advent Season as we start to prepare for the celebration of the Birth of Christ!
The Advent season is a time of preparation for our hearts and minds for the anniversary of the Lord's birth on Christmas. It is a penitential season therefore the decorations are purple, similar to the season of Lent. We will be putting up our trees and decorating the sanctuary with the purple of Advent and we will also put out the new missalettes for the start of the new Church year.
We will meet in the church on Saturday, November 26 at 8:00 am.
If you can give us a few hours of your time it will be greatly appreciated!
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Bingo!
Our Next Bingo:
Monday, November 21, 2022
Jackpot #1: $750
Jackpot #2: $1,500
And more!
Click here for details!
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Church Property Improvements
There’s always work to be done on the property, just like your own homes but on a larger scale! Work will be done soon to lower the drains on the flat roofs, replace a large section of shingles on the church roof, and replace a small section of the flat roof over the confessional. The window panes on the stained glass windows need to be sanded and painted. These jobs will cost over $22,000.00. We appreciate your financial support!
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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
203-758-4056 www.stanthonyprospect.org
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