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Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Thank You! - Blessing of the Backpacks
We thank you for supporting all the students and staff last weekend for their backpack blessing. It was great to see such happy and excited child and adult faces at all four Masses. Also, thanks to Theresa and Tess who put together the gift for each student. May we remember to keep praying for all students to have a positive year with confidence, hope and grace.
Click here to view more photos from this past weekend's blessing!
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Faith Formation Class Registration is Still Open!
Registration for 2022-2023 has been ongoing since July.
Please visit our parish website, www.stanthonyprospect.org, and click the link under Faith Formation to register. A late fee applies now, after August 15th. This greatly helps us plan for the number of books, teachers, classrooms, and reserving of the church for activities. Thanks to the families who have sent in their fees.
Any questions please reach out to Andrea Brown or call 203-758-4848, ext. 19!
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Faith Formation is Accessible!
God made us to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him, and to be happy with Him in heaven.
We are all children of God made in God’s image. Everyone has a unique capacity to know and to love God.
The sacraments are for all of God’s children.
If you have a child with special needs, St. Anthony Faith Formation
will make every effort to help your child receive instruction
and to receive the sacraments.
Please reach out to Andrea to let us know about your amazing child!
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Upcoming New Day Bereavement Group Program
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
New Day Bereavement Group at St. Anthony Church is offering a 9-week program beginning Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm, where individuals can share their grief stories and learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing. Registration is needed, as space is limited. Please visit our website for more information.
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CPR Training at St. Anthony Church -
Save the Date!
Do you need to become CPR certified?
Cathi Kellett, a nurse from Griffin Hospital,
will be offering CPR training on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details!
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Blessing of Animals -
Save the date!
The Blessing of the Animals is a beautiful annual ceremony celebrating the human-animal bond, originating from a Roman Catholic tradition as part of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Francis is one of the most beloved Catholic saints.
Please join us on October 8th at 9:00 am in front of the Church!
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Advent Celebration of Lessons and Carols -
Save the date!
Save the date for our Advent Celebration of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 18th at 7:00 PM.
The Saint Anthony’s Music ministry is delighted to begin Saint Anthony’s First Annual Advent Celebration of Lessons and Carols by candlelight. The celebration is a service of music and scripture on the final Sunday of Advent to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. In the service, we journey through the nine lessons that recount of the Fall of Man, the Promises of a Messiah, the Incarnation, the Epiphany, the Word Made Flesh, and the Great Commission. Each lesson is followed by a hymn, carol, or song that reflects the purpose of the scripture. A celebration nearly two centuries old, it is a perfect way to prepare your hearts and minds for the coming of Christ.
We are looking forward to seeing you there, and a reception will follow as we gather together as a parish family to begin our preparations for Christmas!
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Donations Needed!
We are seeking wine bottle donations from parishioners for our 60th Anniversary Celebration Event on October 15th. We will be collecting until October 8th. If you are willing, please donate a bottle of Josh brand wine (red, white, or rose). You can bring your bottle and place it in the crate on a Saturday or Sunday at the back of the church, or bring it to the Parish Center during business hours. Any leftover bottles will be raffled at the November fundraiser. Please consider donating, especially if you are unable to attend the event.
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New Welcome Committee Members Needed!
The Welcome Committee is looking for new smiling faces and welcoming hearts to help out at the Faith and Friendship Gatherings once a month, after the Mass that you attend.
We are also searching for a new member to take over the mailing of the Welcome packets to the new parishioners.
If you are interested, please call Terri at 203-527-3097
or email terrikeiser@hotmail.com
Thank you!
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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 the 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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Prepare yourself for this weekend's Mass:
The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reflection:
“This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.” – Luke 14:30
If I had to choose one of the Bible’s 31,102 verses to have inscribed on my tombstone, it would be Luke 14:30.
As a companion piece, my obituary could tell the story of my life through the list of projects I never finished. Swimming lessons in preschool. Piano in the sixth grade. Every journal I’ve ever tried to keep. That trip to Europe. The house my husband and I designed and never built. My life is littered with these unfinished projects, races for which I could not make it across the finish line. Whether it was strength, interest, money, or something else, I just didn’t have “it.” I came up short... click here to continue reading!
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Bingo!
Bingo will not be held on Labor Day
Our Next Bingo: Monday, September 12, 2022
Jackpot #1: $875
Jackpot #2: $2,400
And more!
Click here for details!
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Vendors Needed!
Vendors are needed for our Annual Christmas Bazaar, taking place on December 2nd & 3rd.
The Ladies Guild asks that if you see any vendors of interest at fall fairs and festivals, to please grab a business card and share their information with
Carol Muzzey at 203-687-7138 or cmuzzey@comcast.net. If you are a vendor, please also reach out to Carol to secure your spot!
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60th Anniversary Celebration
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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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
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